Study economics in England UK - 249 institutions

The foundations of economic knowledge are laid in high school. Studying in the UK for foreign students allows to go through a program with in-depth study of economics and related disciplines. British educational system involves 10 years of compulsory education, after which you can get a profession, start working or continue your studies. The last two years of secondary school (optional) are pre-university courses, they allow you to study in depth subjects of choice in accordance with the future profile of education. For foreign students, specialized pre-university courses are a way to optimize foreign secondary education in accordance with British educational standards. Complete secondary education in Britain has a 12-year cycle, so foreign graduates may need to unlearn at least 1 year in an English school and complete special programs.

The programs of study in the upper grades of the English school for children, adolescents planning to enter higher educational institutions are universal. The applicant chooses options with in-depth study of the economy.

• A-level is a popular pre-university program in England, providing for an in-depth study of 6 specialized disciplines required for admission to the economic faculties of prestigious universities. The program with in-depth study of the economy is complex, requires maximum concentration: applicants receive deep knowledge in specialized subjects, improve their English level, and form independent work skills that are in demand at the university.
• IB is a prestigious pre-university program of international education. The technique allows to choose specialized subjects for subsequent admission to faculties with focus on economics. This is a 2-year study of a high level of complexity, involving the study of 3 academic disciplines in depth and 3 - at a standard level. The course includes compulsory research, essay writing, the study of several optional subjects, knowledge theory, the development of social activity, creative, sports skills.
• Foundation is a universal course that allows to adapt the knowledge of the applicant to the British educational system, get acquainted with the academic environment, and improve English knowledge. The profile component of the course allows applicants to actualize existing knowledge, to master new knowledge in mathematics, social studies, English, necessary for entering universities with an economic bias.
• The International Diploma Program is a British university graduate program aimed at students who have graduated from schools with in-depth study of individual academic disciplines, including economics. Over the year, IDP students learn the language, several core subjects. Successful completion of the course allows graduates to immediately enter the second year of prestigious universities.

Programs of higher economic education in England are popular among international students, despite the high cost, a large competition among applicants. The average period of study for a Bachelor's degree in economics is 3-4 years; a Master's degree can usually be obtained in 1-2 years, depending on the direction of preparation. British universities also offer the highest-level postgraduate economic studies programs.

Below is a list of ranking universities with a specialization in economics.

• Coventry University is a university with the highest quality of economic education, which has top educational indicators in the field of economics and entrepreneurship. Coventry Business School offers training in the areas of: economics, finance, accounting, marketing, management, strategy, leadership. The strength of the university is applied research. According to the Times Higher Education, this university was recognized as the best higher educational institution in the country in 2015. The cost of studying is from 11750 £.
• University of Exeter offers Russian and foreign students studies in the Faculty of Economics, recognized as the best Faculty of Economics in the UK according to the Research Assessment Exercises (RAE, UK Research Quality Assessment Programs). The top level of education, teaching at the faculty, its contribution to theoretical, applied economics, the teaching staff, which includes world experts with an excellent international reputation in various fields of economics, econometrics makes studying at the University of Exeter one of the best in its industry. The price of a year of study is from 18495 £.
• Anglia Ruskin University is the largest higher educational institution in East Anglia. Lord Ashcroft International Business School (LAIBS) from Anglia Ruskin University is the largest business school in the East of England. For international students, offers advanced teaching technologies, the opportunity to establish close ties with the business community. The cost of studying is from 10500 £.
• University of Stirling is recognized worldwide for outstanding achievements in research, the provision of world-class education. According to The Guardian University Guide 2017, the Department of Economics takes 3rd place in Scotland, and is among the top 15 in the UK. The University of Stirling is known for its program of support for future entrepreneurs, with ample opportunities to create your own business. Students develop their business ideas at Stirling Innovation Park. Great help to students in opening, developing business is provided by professional university consultants. Great advantages of the university are the ability to combine training programs, participation in exchange programs. Price for three semesters of study - from
  from 15075 £.

SMAPSE experts also bring to your attention TOP-10 of British universities according to World Ranking Universities from Times Higher Education. Times Higher Education takes into account the general indicators of universities activity, the quality of research activities, the opinion of employers, career potential, the level of teaching staff. Each of these universities offers training in economic specialties of the highest quality, followed by a high% of graduate employment.