Course summary
Pave the way for a career as a professional economist or for doctoral study, with a thorough grounding in all the core areas of economics. Our MSc Economics is a taught master’s degree that offers rigorous training in the main strands of economics:
- microeconomics
- macroeconomics
- econometrics
- analyse economic and financial data and critically evaluate existing research
- understand the key issues surrounding major economic debates and contribute to these
- apply economic concepts to specific economic and social policy questions
- formulate an original research question and write at an academic level
- We limit student numbers on this course to ensure a collegiate atmosphere and a high degree of interaction between students and lecturers.
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Modules
Semester 1
- Econometric theory
- Macroeconomic theory
- Microeconomic theory
- Research methods in economics
- Financial econometrics
- Advanced economic theory
- Quantitative methods for economics
- Economics: Masters dissertation
Assessment method
Learning -Lectures
- Online resources
- Practical sessions
- Seminars
- Attendance
- Coursework
- Essay
- Multiple choice examination
- Online assessment
- Practical work
Entry requirements
You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in either economics, business or an appropriate quantitative subject such as engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics. You are also expected to have obtained good marks in at least five core economics units comprising macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics (or statistics). These may be complemented by quantitative units such as calculus, probability, data analysis, game theory, operational research or financial engineering. The units should preferably have been taken in your final two years of study. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the 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.
English language requirements
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Provider information
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY