56 Best Economics & Public Policy Programs in the United Kingdom

Across the United Kingdom, 19 universities offer 56 Economics & Public Policy programs, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from University of Cambridge, University College London and University of Manchester come first, because those universities rank highest.

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49Master's Degree

#101 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Ecological Economics

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) — The Master's degree in Ecological Economics at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between ecological systems...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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50Bachelor's Degree

#114 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Economics BSc (Hons)

York St. John University

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—Duration

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—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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51Bachelor's Degree

#114 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons)

York St. John University

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—Duration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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52Bachelor's Degree

#119 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Economics

Bath Spa University — The Bachelor's Degree in Economics at Bath Spa University provides a comprehensive understanding of economic concepts and their applications in the global market. This pr...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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53Bachelor's Degree

#119 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Economics

Bath Spa University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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54Bachelor's Degree

#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Economics

City St George's, University of London — The Bachelor of Economics program at City St George's, University of London, equips students with a robust understanding of economic principles and social science methodo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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55Bachelor's Degree

#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

International Political Economy

City St George's, University of London — The Bachelor's degree in International Political Economy at City St George's, University of London provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex rel...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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56Bachelor's Degree

#136 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Bachelor’s in Psychology, Economics & Politics

HULT Business School — The Bachelor’s in Psychology, Economics & Politics at HULT Business School offers a unique interdisciplinary approach that integrates insights from psychology, economic t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

September 2026Intake

Economics & Public Policy

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How these courses are ranked

10 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".

What the courses look like

By level: 28 bachelor's and 23 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (75% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 23 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Economics & Public Policy?

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 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 long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in the United Kingdom?

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

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

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

University of Manchester, with 23, ahead of University of Sussex (3).

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