Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Bath - Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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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
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 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
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University League Table
8th
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Campus address
University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
9th out of 77
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Entry standards
/ Max 235175 74%13th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10093.0 93%6th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.07 77%40th
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