There is barely any topic or agenda in the 21st century which is not deeply impacted by the analysis and methodologies of economics. Studying the subject at a UK university will allow you to get to grips with the global economy and how it influences politics, wealth and social perspective. You will need good English and mathematics skills, and the rewards for completing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree can be deeply satisfying.
Combining the skills of the sciences and arts, economics is within the top four for starting graduate salaries in the UK and is a highly marketable degree. More than 60% of graduates go straight into work which is categorised as professional, while 21% continue to study full- or part-time.
Do you want to apply to study economics? Learn more about the top five UK universities for economics (2024 Guardian University Guide) below and arrange a free consultation with SI-UK in London or Manchester today to get your application started.
Top Five UK Universities for Economics
1. University of St Andrews
The economics department at the University of St Andrews is the best in the UK and Scotland and graduates from the School of Economics and Finance at St Andrews have progressed to a broad range of careers in banking, finance, consultancy, government and public policy, and research, whilst also being some of the highest earners of all UK university graduates.
- Undergraduate course to consider: BSc Economics
2. University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is one of the best universities in the world (3rd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings) and its economics department is also highly regarded. Economics at Cambridge can be combined with another subject such as law or management, and several past and present Cambridge faculty members have been awarded the Nobel prize for Economics.
- Undergraduate course to consider: BA (Hons) Economics
3. University of Oxford
The University of Oxford has been teaching economics since 1920 and is committed to excellence in both teaching and research. A permanent faculty of 50, including 10 statutory (established) professors, and more than 30 early career researchers who are on fixed-term appointments of 3 or 4 years, means you will be learning from the very best in world finance.
- Undergraduate course to consider: BA (Hons) Economics and Management
4. University of Hertfordshire
97% of students (NSS 2018) are satisfied with the quality of the BA (Hons) Business Economics at the University of Hertfordshire, and its economics graduates can expect to move into roles such as Financial Risk Analyst, Actuary or Statistician. Students are strongly encouraged to take work placements and the University’s ‘online learning environment’ means you can access all your course resources, literature and timetables from anywhere in the world.
- Undergraduate course to consider: BA (Hons) Business Economics
5. University of Leeds
The University of Leeds was the Times University Guide University of the Year for 2017 and economics courses at the University cover the core concepts, practices and techniques of the subject, allowing you to develop the analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required by professional economists and employers in both the private and public sectors.
- Undergraduate course to consider: BSc Economics
Study Economics in the UK
If you wish to study economics in the UK, arrange a free consultation in London or Manchester today. Our UK university application experts will ensure your application is ready and submitted without error.
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