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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 (Hons) Economics / Politics Full Time or Part Time All Saints Campus, Manchester

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics, 3 Years, Full-time, Government, L0V0

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics and Finance | BA (Hons)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Economics and International Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    FdSc Public Services (Taught at partner college)

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Finance and Economics : BSc Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    History/Economics (Equal), BA, 3 years, Equal

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  12. Undergraduate

    International Relations, Economics and Politics - entry in September 2015, January 2016 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    MSc Economics and Finance

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Politics and Economics BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Spatial Economics

    Division of Medical Sciences, University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Youth & Community Services BA (Hons) (part time)

    University of Worcester 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Economics MA (Part-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics, BA

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    European Economics (Spanish) - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, 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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