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Economics Top 10

The best universities for studying Economics in the UK.

Top 10 UK Universities for Economics

Studying Economics in the UK will help students understand the economic 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.

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
1
University of Oxford
Oxford, England
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2
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
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2
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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4
London School of Economics and Political Science
London, England
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5
Durham University
Durham, England
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6
University of Warwick
Coventry, England
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7
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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8
University of Brighton
Brighton, England
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9
University of Essex
Essex, South East England
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10
University of Stirling
Stirling, Scotland
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Source: 2026 Guardian University Guide rankings

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