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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. Research

    Economics (Research)

    University of Surrey 🇬🇧 Surrey, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    BA Economics (4 Years Including Foundation Year), 4 Years, Full-time, International Academy, L102

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Philosophy | VL51 | 3 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  4. Research

    Health Services Research MSc

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) by distance learning MSc/PGDip (taught Masters)

    University of Birmingham, School Of Government And Society, International Development Department 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  7. Research

    L1U7 MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (Research)

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Certificate

    Building Services, HNC, Level 4 (Part-time course)

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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  9. Postgraduate

    Advanced Methods in Taxonomy and Biodiversity (Postgraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Land Economy (Bachelor)

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  11. Certificate

    Development Economics (Certificate)

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

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  12. Master

    Financial Economics (MSc)

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

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  13. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Pembroke College, Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Philosophy, Politics & Economics, MA, 1 year full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  16. Diploma

    BTEC in Public Services Level 3 (Uniformed) (Course Code: 1108)

    Croydon College 🇬🇧 Croydon, United Kingdom

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  17. Research

    Economics (Research)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    L1U5 MRes/PhD Economics - Track 2

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Financial Economics BSc (Hons)

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    University of Surrey 🇬🇧 Surrey, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Geography

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    L1UB MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, 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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