Overview

The Applied Economics course at University of Bath 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

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

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied microeconomics
Applied macroeconomics
Econometrics for economics and finance
Public policy analysis
Applied financial economics
Behavioural economics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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62

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have a Bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a high 2:2 or above.
To apply for this course, you must have an undergraduate degree in a social science or business-related discipline such as business administration, finance, accounting, international trade, banking, financial management, public finance or politics.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability, such as a high level of economics content in your degree.
If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements.

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Tuition Fee

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International

27800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27800 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

13000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Bath

808 - 1228 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Bath

Funding

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