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16 Best Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy Universities in the United Kingdom

Of the 16 Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy universities in the United Kingdom, University of Cambridge ranks highest at #6 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University College London (QS World #9) and University of Manchester (QS World #35). The universities on this list offer 28 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #6 (University of Cambridge) to #526 (Coventry University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University College London has the largest research record in this group, with 67,811,539 citations and an h-index of 2,079. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 16 public to 0 private institutions. By location, England (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Cambridge, founded in 1209. University College London is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (68% of courses with a stated intake). University of Durham offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and University of Cambridge the most at USD 43,000; the middle of the range is about USD 42,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy in the United Kingdom?

University of Cambridge (QS World #6), University College London (QS World #9) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy in the United Kingdom?

Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy in the United Kingdom?

16 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Durham, with 3, ahead of Aston University (3).

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