2 Best Master's Economics & Public Policy Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Manchester leads the 2 Master's Economics & Public Policy universities in the United Kingdom at #35 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) (#101 in United Kingdom). The universities on this list offer 23 matching courses between them.

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QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom

University of Manchester

Public University · 22 courses in Master's Economics & Public Policy

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GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1824Founded

46,000Students

15,000International

Admissions open

#35 QS World University Rankings 2026

#8 in United Kingdom

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2Top pick

#101 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

Public University · 1 course in Master's Economics & Public Policy

Ecological EconomicsMaster's Degree

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—International

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#101 in United Kingdom · by research impact

295,263 citations · h-index 206

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Manchester at #35 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Manchester has the largest research record in this group, with 29,568,191 citations and an h-index of 1,244.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. By location, England (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Manchester, founded in 1824. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 22 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Manchester (QS World #35) and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) (#101 in United Kingdom) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

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

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

University of Manchester, with 22, ahead of Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) (1).

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