MSc Applied Economics at University of Bath

Gain a strong grounding in advanced economics, with a focus on the application of economic theory and policy analysis in contemporary real-world settings. Closely related to our MSc Economics course, MSc Applied Economics 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Economics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2028. Year 1 compulsory units include Applied macroeconomics, Applied microeconomics, Econometrics for economics and finance.

Career pathways

On successful completion of the course, you will be able to: understand and apply microeconomic and macroeconomic theories to a wide range of economic scenarios apply theories and statistical tools to analyse, visualise and conceptualise economic data use mathematical, statistical and econometric methods to carry out quantitative analyses of applied economics problems conduct applied research in both private and public contexts. 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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