Economics

The Economics course at University of Bath will help you gain the essential skills to progress your studies or become a working economics researcher.

Specifically, the course offers you:

• a combination of the academic study of key theoretical and quantitative economics with the development of research and writing skills
• a critical evaluation of current and applied economics research
• an ability to evaluate and contribute to economic debates
• the opportunity to mix with social science researchers from other disciplines (taking associated MRes courses)

You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale economics data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.

This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students, as well as essential research skills that are desirable in a number of private and public sector roles.

Graduate prospects

There is increasing demand for high-level quantitative research skills from a wide range of private and public sector recruiters.

Many firms and government departments are now committed to data-driven decision-making, making use of the increased availability of big data.

This course will equip you with a hybrid skill set that combines quantitative, computing and analytical skills with an understanding of economics research and enquiry.

Courses include:

• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• Dissertation
• Advanced economic theory
• Behavioural economics
• Economics of banking and financial institutions
• Economics of politics
• Environmental and natural resource economics
• Financial econometrics