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Economics BSc (Hons)

University of Bath

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Develop the skills you need to resolve complex economic issues. You’ll learn about core economic theories and empirical methods, and their real-world uses.During this course, you will explore the connections between the economy, its key sectors (such as businesses, the financial sector and government) and people’s decisions. By focusing on real-world issues, you’ll explore the foundations of economic theory and its applications.You’ll learn about applying economic principles and methods to policy issues and increase your knowledge of UK and global economic institutions. This will help you understand economic and policy decision-making.Your first year will focus on key concepts in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. You’ll develop your core mathematics, statistics, data analysis and coding skills.In Year 2, you’ll build on this through further study of economic theory. The econometric techniques and software skills you’ll develop will focus on estimating and forecasting economic relationships.In your final year, you’ll choose from a range of optional units. This will give you the freedom to focus on your interests and career ambitions. These units will broadly cover advanced topics and up-to-date techniques in economics.Informed teaching to advance your learningYou’ll learn from teaching staff with diverse backgrounds and expertise in different areas of economics. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching with the aim of enhancing your learning experience.Benefit from specialist resourcesYou’ll have access to some of the latest industry-standard statistical, mathematical and econometric software. This will allow you to access up-to-the-minute data on real-world trends to enhance your learning experience.Develop your professional skillsWe work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study.These include:critical and analytical thinkingquantitative skills to apply to real-world economic challengespresentation and communication skillsadaptability and resiliencePrepare for your future careerMany of our economics graduates have gone on to careers in both the private and public sectors, working as economists, financial or business analysts, researchers, accountants and tax professionals.They have worked for organisations such as:DeloitteBank of EnglandHSBCMinistry of JusticePwC

Tuition fees

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£ 25,700per year

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University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

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

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The university's community is made up of over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 153 nationalities around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide, and many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    9th out of 79 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    182 80%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    2nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 75%

    39th

    13

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