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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. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Politics

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    BSc Development Economics

    School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Children & Young People: Integrated Services FdA (part time)

    University of Worcester 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  4. Postgraduate

    Distributed Systems and Services (Postgraduate)

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  6. Postgraduate

    Economics (Postgraduate)

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Economics (Taught Master's Degree)

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  8. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Diploma

    Financial Economics (PGDip)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Health Economics, MSc, 1 year full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  11. Certificate

    International Economics and Finance (Fast Track) (Certificate)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Postgraduate

    Level 7 (30 credits) International Political Economy – single module (Postgraduate Taught)

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Property Services - Sales

    Wirral Metropolitan College 🇬🇧 Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    BSc International Economics, 3 Years, Full-time, Economics, L116

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Economics (Part-time Study)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Economics, Queen Mary, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Financial Economics with Econometrics - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    HND in Public Services

    Worcester College of Technology 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    BA in Economics and Politics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    BSc in Mathematics with Economics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Economics (Environmental Economics) MSc (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, 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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