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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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    Economics (Part time)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

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

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics with French BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Financial Economics, Birkbeck, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Postgraduate

    Health Economics (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  8. Postgraduate

    Land Economy (Rural Surveying, RICS accredited) (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    Service Users Perspectives on Long Term Paediatric Care, Professional and CPD Course

    University Campus Suffolk 🇬🇧 Ipswich, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BA/BSc (Hons) Economics / Mathematics Full Time or Part Time All Saints Campus, Manchester

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc in Mathematics with Economics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Economics (Environmental Economics) MSc (Full-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Economics and History, BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

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

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    German and Economics - BA (RL21)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  17. Postgraduate

    Global Political Economy (Postgraduate) (Taught Degree Programme)

    University of Hull, Scarborough Campus 🇬🇧 Scarborough, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    International Development (International Political Economy and Development) MSc/GDip (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    International Political Economy - MA

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    International Political Economy, MA

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Philosophy and Economics (BA/BSc hons)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  22. Research

    BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) | GL12 | 3 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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