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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. Master

    Economics (MPhil)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  2. Postgraduate

    Economics (Postgraduate)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Economics - entry in September 2016, September 2017 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics and Finance, BSc (Econ) (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics and Geography, BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Financial Economics, BSc

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Geography & Economics (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    International Political Economy | MA (Postgraduate)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    MA Global Development and Political Economy of International Resources

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Economics and Financial Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Economics and Politics BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Financial and Industrial Economics, Royal Holloway, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    International Political Economy (MA) (Taught Course)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Introduction to the City and Financial Services (Short Course)

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Postgraduate

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

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MA Transport Economics (Part-Time)

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Politics & Economics BA

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  20. Certificate

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

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

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  21. Undergraduate

    Economics and Economic History (LV13) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics and French, BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, 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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