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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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Bachelor
Economics, BSc Hons

University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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Economics, Politics and Public Policy, Goldsmiths, First Degree (Undergraduate)

University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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Bachelor
Economics, Statistics and Mathematics, BSc (Econ) (Hons) (Undergraduate)

Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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Excellence in Customer Service

Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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Hospitality Services SVQ 2 SCQF level 5 (Other Qualification)

University of the Highlands and Islands, West Highland College 🇬🇧 Fort William, United Kingdom

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Petroleum, Energy Economics and Finance (Taught Programme)

University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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Postgraduate
Petroleum, Energy Economics and Finance (Taught Programme) (Postgraduate)

University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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Master
Preparation for Uniformed and Emergency Services NQ (Vocational)

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

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Social Services and Healthcare (Children and Young People) SVQ3 (Vocational)

North Highland College, University of the Highlands and Islands 🇬🇧 Thurso, Caithness, United Kingdom

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Social Services and Healthcare SVQ3 (Vocational)

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

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Travel Services Apprenticeship

Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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Master
Economics, Royal Holloway, MPhil

University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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Bachelor
Financial Economics with Econometrics - BSc (Hons) (Part time)

University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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Food and Beverage Service SVQ (NQ/SVQ)

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

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Undergraduate
History with Economics V1L1 (Undergraduate)

University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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Leading and Advancing Midwifery Practice: This course will prepare midwives to explore and reflect on the concepts of leadership within dynamic maternity services.

Robert Gordon University 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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LLM in Law and Economics, Queen Mary, Master's Degree

University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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Politics, Philosophy and Economics: PPE (Honours Degree)

University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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Social Services and Healthcare SVQ 4 (Professional)

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

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Social Services and Healthcare SVQ2 (Vocational)

University of the Highlands and Islands, Argyll College 🇬🇧 Argyll, 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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