There is barely any topic or agenda in the 21st century which is not deeply impacted by the analysis and methodologies of economics. Studying economics at a UK university will allow you to get to grips with the global economy and how it influences politics, wealth and social perspective.
The UK is home to some of the best universities for economics in the world and studying here will develop the key business skills that are transferable across whatever career path you choose.
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 universities in the UK for economics (2022 Guardian University Guide) below and arrange a free consultation with SI-UK Kosovo today to begin your application.
Top Five Ranking Universities for Economics in the UK
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. University of Stirling
The University of Stirling is an international university with pioneering spirit and a global reputation for high-quality teaching and research. Located on a 330 acre campus, widely recognised as one of the most beautiful in the UK, Stirling is ranked 3rd in the UK and 1st in Scotland for overall student satisfaction for Economics degrees.
- Undergraduate course to consider: BA (Hons) Economics
5. University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow was named the Scottish University of the Year in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022, ranking 12th overall, 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: Business Economics MA
Top Universities for Economics in London
- University College London
The UCL Department of Economics provides two masters programmes, both taught by a world class faculty who will provide a thorough knowledge of economic theory and application. The MSc Economics masters lasts for one-year and offers a “highly quantitative approach to understanding the complex, rapidly shifting and uncertain modern global economy.”
- London School of Economics and Political Science
The LSE masters programme in economics is available on a rolling start date and will equip you with the tools needed to become a successful 21st century economist.
It can be studied over one-year (for students with a strong undergraduate economics degree) or two-years (for students who have a sound quantitative background but lack the necessary economic theory and knowledge in quantitative techniques for the one-year route) and a minimum first class honors degree is required for entry.
Study Economics in the UK
If you wish to study economics in the UK, arrange a free consultation with SI-UK Kosovo today. Our UK university application experts will ensure your application is ready and submitted without error.
