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Economics Degrees in the UK

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Economics is the study of how financial resources are used and applied across personal, public and corporate fields. The 21st Century has seen an increase in the pressure on resources and the administering of funds. There are more economic issues than ever before, meaning the education of economists is all the more imperative. As well as the obvious focus on money and finance, an economics degree will also allow you to explore the social side of financial situations, meaning that you will graduate with many transferable skills.

An undergraduate degree in Economics will normally give you a good foundation knowledge of economics as a whole. You will study modules that cover production and consumption, the distribution of finances, and the law, psychology and history of economics. There are two major elements of economics; microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics is the study of individual bodies, such as households or companies. Macroeconomics is the study of entire economies, on a global or national scale, and it looks at issues such as unemployment and inflation.

Your economics degree will mainly be taught through lectures and seminars. There may be opportunities for you to take part in group projects. These will give you an insight into what working in economics may be like. Some universities may offer an optional module of a placement, but this is not guaranteed.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

Economics degrees in the UK in 2024

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Economics BSc

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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Economics BA (Hons)

University of Derby United Kingdom

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Economics and Geography BA (Hons)

Faculty of Environment, University of Leeds United Kingdom

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Economics and Mathematics BSc (Hons)

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Leeds United Kingdom

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Economics and Business BSc (Hons)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Economics and Politics BA (Hons)

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Import - Export UG:Diploma

International Career Institute United Kingdom

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Economics and Politics BA

University of Sheffield United Kingdom

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Economics, Finance and International Business BSc (Hons)

London Metropolitan University United Kingdom

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Economics (Single) BSc

University of Buckingham United Kingdom

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