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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. Undergraduate

    Mathematics and Economics, Birkbeck, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Economics, University of London International Programmes, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Mathematics with Economics, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours degree)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    BA Politics and Economics

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Public Service, FdA

    Anglia Ruskin University 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  9. Undergraduate

    Geography and Economics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics and Law - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  11. Associate

    Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE Diploma Level 1

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  12. Undergraduate

    Financial Economics, Birkbeck, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Research

    Health Services Research Unit

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics and Sociology - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Law and Taxation LLB (Hons)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Preparation for Uniformed and Emergency Services NQ (Highers)

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

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  18. Associate

    Professional Food and Beverage Service CG Diploma Level 2

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ (Highers)

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

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  20. Certificate

    Social Services (previously HNC Social Care) HNC (Highers)

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

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  21. Other programmes

    Social Services and Healthcare SVQ2 (Highers)

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

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  22. Other programmes

    Social Services and Healthcare SVQ3 (Highers)

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