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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

    International Economics MSc (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    International Politics - International Political Economy Pathway (Standard Route) MA (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Philosophy, Politics & Economics: Political Economy, MA, 1 year full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)

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

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  6. Certificate

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

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

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    Social Services and Healthcare SVQ2 (Highers)

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

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  8. Other programmes

    Economics and Another Subject (Joint Hons)

    PRIFYSGOL BANGOR UNIVERSITY, Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics and Philosophy BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Economics, Royal Holloway, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Engaging with Service Improvement - Level 7 (LBR) (Professional course)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Financial Economics - MSc

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Industrial Economics BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    International Economics and Economics BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  16. Certificate

    International Economics and Finance (Certificate)

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

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  17. Research

    Philosophy, Politics & Economics: Political Research, MA, 1 year full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Tax Law, LLM (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    BSc Economics and Politics (LL12)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Economics MSc (Part-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics with German BA (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics, 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.

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