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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Bath - Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Gain a strong grounding in advanced economics, with a focus on the application of economic theory and policy analysis in contemporary real-world settings.

Closely related to our MSc Economics course, MSc Applied Economics takes a more practical approach to the subject to prepare you for a range of professional roles in the field of economics.

You'll receive rigorous training in all the main aspects of economics – such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics – with a focus on their application to contemporary economic challenges and issues.

Alongside the study of economic theory, you can select from a range of supplementary topics to tailor the course to your personal interests and career aspirations. These may include:

behavioural economics and finance

environmental and natural resource economics

economics of politics

macroeconomic policy and institutions

applied financial economics

economics of banking and financial institutions

financial markets and investment banking

machine learning applications in economics and finance

Gain important career skills

On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

understand and apply microeconomic and macroeconomic theories to a wide range of economic scenarios

apply theories and statistical tools to analyse, visualise and conceptualise economic data

use mathematical, statistical and econometric methods to carry out quantitative analyses of applied economics problems

conduct applied research in both private and public contexts.

We limit student numbers on this course to ensure a collegiate atmosphere and a high degree of interaction between students and lecturers.

Graduate prospects

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical abilities required to work in various careers within economics. These include banking, consulting, governmental organisations and research institutions. It also provides suitable preparation for doctoral study and future roles in academia.

Common graduate roles in applied economics include:

applied economist

civil servant

consultant

financial analyst

investment banker

risk analyst

Application deadline

31/08/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 27,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    9th out of 77

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    175 74%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    6th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.07 77%

    40th

    1

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