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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

    International Relations & Economics BA

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  2. Associate

    Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE Diploma Level 1

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Statistics, Economics and a Language, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD))

    University of Stirling | Stirling Management School 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  6. Research

    Health Services Research MPhil/PhD/MD

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  7. Diploma

    Local Economic Development (PgDip)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics BSc (Hons)

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BSc Development and Economics

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Financial economics (Doctoral programme)

    University of Oxford, Said Business School, Oxford University Centre for Business Taxation 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  12. Undergraduate

    Mathematics and Economics (GL11) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    LN13 Economics and Finance, 4 years MA (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Political Economy of Communications (PhD)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  16. Research

    Economics (Research)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    MA/ PgDip Professional Education and Training in Human Services

    Saint George's University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    Economics (Certificate of Higher Education)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    BA Economics and Politics (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Government, LL1F

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

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

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  21. Diploma

    Economics (PG Diploma) (Taught Course)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics with Italian BSc, Undergraduate, Study abroad year, Major, minor combined, 4 years

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, 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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