Study Economics in the United Kingdom: 1,310 Programmes at 188 Universities

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
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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Foundation programme
Building Services and Sustainability - Bedford College (Foundation degree)

University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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Bachelor
Economics and Mathematics, BSc

University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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Bachelor
Economics and Politics - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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Economics and Psychology, BSc

University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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Certificate
International Economics and Finance (Certificate)

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

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Certificate
International Economics and Finance (Fast Track) (Certificate)

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

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Other programmes
MMath in Mathematics with Economics

University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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Other programmes
MMath in Mathematics with Economics (Course 2013)

University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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Bachelor
Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons) (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.

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.