Economics

SUBJECT LEAGUE TABLE 2026

Economists advise private businesses and government bodies on economic policies, through investigation and model-building. Studying economics will also teach you a wealth of transferable skills, such as IT literacy and strategic planning. Our Economics rankings show the best universities for Economics in the UK, including courses like Business Economics and International Economics. Using our Economics league table you can see which UK universities offer courses in Economics and see how they compare to each other based on what factors are important to you. You can filter our league tables by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more, to help you make the best decision for you.

Economists advise private businesses and government bodies on economic policies, through investigation and model-building. Studying economics will also teach you a wealth of transferable skills, such as IT literacy and strategic planning. Our Economics rankings show the best universities for Economics in the UK, including courses like Business Economics and International Economics. Using our Economics league table you can see which UK universities offer courses in Economics and see how they compare to each other based on what factors are important to you. You can filter our league tables by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more, to help you make the best decision for you.

Economists advise private businesses and government bodies on economic policies, through investigation and model-building. Studying economics will also teach you a wealth of transferable skills, such as IT literacy and strategic planning. Our Economics rankings show the best universities for Economics in the UK, including courses like Business Economics and International Economics. Using our Economics league table you can see which UK universities offer courses in Economics and see how they compare to each other based on what factors are important to you. You can filter our league tables by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more, to help you make the best decision for you.

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