About the course

Develop your understanding of the core tools and approaches needed to be a professional economist or to progress to doctoral study.

　　Our MSc in Economics will provide you with rigorous training in the three main strands of economics:

　　microeconomics

　　macroeconomics

　　econometrics

　　Alongside these core topics, you will be able to explore specialist areas to enhance your skills around your interests and career aspirations. These include:

　　macroeconomic or public policy economics

　　banking

　　investment decision-making

　　environmental and behavioural economics

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Bath
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Bath

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bath

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 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 units/modules which are likely to include microeconomics and econometrics (or statistics) and three other quantitative units such as macroeconomics, calculus, matrix algebra, data analysis, game theory, operational research, probability or financial engineering. The modules 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.

　　IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

　　TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bath. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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