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Study Economics in the United Kingdom

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Undergraduate

    Statistics, Economics and a Language, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    BA in Economics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BSc Economics and Mathematics

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    BSc in Economics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    BSc Philosophy and Economics (VL51)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Economics & Economic History (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Economics (Economics of Health) MSc (Full-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics and Mathematics, BSc

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    International Economics and Public Policy (MSc) (Postgraduate)

    University of Wales Cardiff 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  11. Postgraduate

    International Financial Economics (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Public Health (Health Services Research stream), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Social Policy & Economics (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    BA Economics and French

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics and Law - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Philosophy and Economics BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    Social Services (previously HNC Social Care) HNC (HNs)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Shetland College 🇬🇧 Lerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Economics and Econometrics MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics with German (BA/BSc)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics with Modern History (3 Years) [BA] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    MSc Economics

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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Study Economics in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 188 universities and colleges offer 1,310 Economics programmes: 379 Bachelor, 314 Master and 36 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Birmingham, Manchester and Colchester. Institutions with the widest choice: University of London, University of Essex and Cornwall College.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 1,310 Economics programmes at 188 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Birmingham and Manchester.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of London, University of Essex, Cornwall College, University of Birmingham and University of Manchester.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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