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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. Bachelor

    BA International Economics (4 Years Including Foundation Year), 4 Years, Full-time, International Academy, L160

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Financial Economics (BSc(Econ))

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Girne American University Canterbury 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    Microeconomics: an introduction (Online) (Short course)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Building Services Engineering (Top-Up) | BSc (Hons)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    L7UD MSc Environmental Economics and Climate Change

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Rural Economy (PhD)

    School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development | Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Japanese

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    L100 Economics, 4 years MA (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Foundations in Clinical Psychology and Health Services, Goldsmiths, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Professional Doctorate in Children’s and Young People’s Services

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    BA Economics

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  16. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Anglia Ruskin University, Ashcroft International Business School 🇬🇧 Cambridge, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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  17. Research

    Land Economy Research, MPhil

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics with a year abroad, BSc

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics, BSc (Econ), 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Macroeconomics: an introduction (Online) (Short course)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  21. Postgraduate

    Property Economics and Finance (Postgraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Economics of Education MA (Taught programme)

    Institute of Education, University of London 🇬🇧 London, 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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