MSc Applied Economics

The MSc Applied Economics course, offered full-time at the University of Bath, provides a deep understanding of economic theory and techniques that are most valuable to businesses, public organisations and policy makers. This program places a special emphasis on applying this knowledge to practical situations, making it highly applicable to real-world scenarios.Course Content: The program offers a blend of practical and theoretical studies. In the first two semesters, you will study core economic theory and econometric analysis. This forms a basis for the applied study of areas such as health, environment, education, inequality, trade, development and finance. In your final semester, you will explore dissertation options and apply your knowledge and skills to real-world problems.Key Modules: The course includes modules such as Econometric Methods, Economics for Business Intelligence, Experimental Economics, Financial Economics, The Economics of Happiness, and Understanding Economic Behaviour.Accreditations: This course is currently seeking recognition by the Royal Economic Society. If successful, graduates of this programme will automatically be eligible for the graduate route to membership of the RES.Future Careers: With the skills and knowledge acquired in this course, graduates can pursue a wide range of career opportunities in roles such as Economic Consultant, Financial Analyst, Researcher, Data Analyst, Policy Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Strategy Consultant, etc.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.