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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (ESRC 1+3 and +3 doctoral studentship)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  2. Diploma

    Building Services Engineering, BTEC HNDFullTime - 2 years PartTime - 3 years

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Scholarship

    Leverhulme Trade Charities Bursary (Undergraduate Scholarship)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Diploma

    Applied Professional Studies (Practice Learning, Social Services, Stage 4) (PGDip)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  6. Certificate

    BTEC National Certificate in Public Services (L3)

    Merthyr Tydfil College 🇬🇧 Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    BSc, Economics and Politics (LL12)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Petroleum Taxation & Finance (LLM)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  9. Postgraduate

    Economics (Conversion) GDip (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (MPhil, PhD)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  11. Certificate

    Building Services Engineering HNC (South Birmingham College)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BA (Hons) Economics

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology & Health Services

    Goldsmiths University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Applied Public Policy: Children's and Young People's Services MA/PgDip/PgCert (Master)

    University of Bedfordshire 🇬🇧 Bedford, Putteridge Bury campus, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    VL52 Politics, Philosophy and Economics

    School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University 🇬🇧 Durham , UK, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics with a Year Abroad, BSc (Econ), 4 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    Economic Principles (Certificate)

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

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  19. Other programmes

    LL12 Economics and Politics (Joint Honour)

    School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University 🇬🇧 Durham , UK, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Philosophy* | VL51 | 3 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  21. Undergraduate

    Economics - available as a Joint Honours (Undergraduate)

    Aston University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    H.V.C.A (Formerly N.J.I.C.) Trade Tests

    Colchester Institute 🇬🇧 Essex, 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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