Top 10 UK Universities for Economics

Studying Economics in the UK will help students understand the financial factors that shape the world we live in and how they affect the rich and poor. Study is focussed on political, social and economic issues, while problem solving, data analysis and computing are amongst the core skills developed.

Read more: Economics subject guide

Economics graduates are in high demand, and starting salaries in the profession are higher than most other fields.

Top 10 UK Universities for Economics

Rank University Location

Source: 2023 Guardian University Guide rankings

Top Ten Universities

Premium-Service-Banner-Mobile-480px

Studying in the UK

Breckett Front My counsellor contacted me every day throughout the application process and helped me receive an unconditional offer. I am so grateful to SI-UK and will never forget them. I will study very hard as I feel this is the best reward I can give the whole team. 

Maggie Kiwanuka Social Care at Canterbury Christ Church University

  • university-college-london
  • manchester
  • University of Birmingham
  • sheffield
  • southampton
  • kings
  • exeter
  • cardiff
  • warwick
  • loughborough
  • edinburgh
  • bristol
  • lancaster
  • durham
  • bath
  • york
  • st-andrews
  • sussex
  • nottingham
  • aberdeen