Applied Economics

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.

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

Recent graduates have gone on to work in a number of different roles across the world in organisations such as:

• World Bank

• Royal Bank of Scotland

• HSBC

• JP Morgan Chase &Co.

• Deloitte

• HMRC and other government institutions both in the UK and overseas

Others have chosen to continue their careers in academia.

Courses include:

• Applied microeconomics

• Applied macroeconomics

• Econometrics for economics and finance

• Public policy analysis

• Applied financial economics

• Behavioural economics