Economics

Overview

The MSc Economics from University of Bath  is a taught master’s degree that offers rigorous training in the main strands of economics:

• microeconomics
• macroeconomics

• econometrics

What you'll learn

The course gives you the broad knowledge needed to work as a professional economist or undertake doctoral study.

Alongside the core topics, you will have the chance to delve into areas like financial economics, growth theory and environmental economics.

Developing practical skills to take with you into your career is a fundamental aspect of the course. We will enhance your research abilities throughout the course; particularly during the dissertation you work on over the summer under the supervision of one of our experienced lecturers.

You can choose to conduct your dissertation on an economic area that interests you most, or that is most useful in your career. It’s a chance to apply your newly acquired knowledge to a specific problem or debate.

Graduate prospects

This course is designed to give you the knowledge and level of skills required to secure work as a professional economist in government, research units or commercial enterprises. It is also suited to if you're wishing to undertake doctoral study.

Recent graduates have progressed to jobs around the world, including:

• Economic Advisor, Department for Education (UK)
• Chief Analyst, Enterprise Lithuania
• Principal Case Officer,Competition and Markets Authority (UK)
• Senior Tax Consultant, KPMG (Kazakhstan)
• Investment Manager, private equity company (Czech Republic)
• Director, Regional Sector Research, Emirates NBD Global Markets and Treasury Department (United Arab Emirates)

Others have chosen to stay in academia.