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If you’re looking to enter a graduate profession ranked among the highest-paid of all subjects, an Open University economics course is for you. Study a broad range of real world topics in economics related to policy, international trade, business decision making, work and climate change. Find our full list of degrees, diplomas and certificates below. Your journey starts here.

Stage 1120 credits

Stage 2120 credits

Stage 3120 credits

Total of 360 credits

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years

Stage 1120 credits

Stage 2120 credits

Total of 240 credits

 

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years

Stage 1120 credits

Total of 120 credits

 

 

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year

The Open University Department of Economics is ranked excellent for quality of teaching by the Quality Assurance Agency and consistently achieves high rates for overall student satisfaction in National Student Surveys.

Some of the benefits of OU economics study:

Our courses are designed to give you the skills valued by employers and cover a broad range of real-world economics topics related to government policy, international trade, and business decision-making.

Our range of economics courses can help you start or progress your career in:

Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.

See our full list of Economics modules

Browse all the Economics courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.

See our full list of Economics courses

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