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MSc Economics

Programme information was correct at 23 July 2013.

Programme

Overview

  • Builds on students’ previous studies of economics, providing an in-depth knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics both theoretical and applied. Students have the possibility of taking options in the fields of development, public sector and environmental economics.
  • Provides a foundation for those wishing to pursue a PhD.

Programme structure

Core units

  • Economic Theory & Applications 1
  • Econometrics for Economics & Finance
  • Economic Theory & Applications 2
  • Applied Econometrics
  • Research Methods in Economics & Finance

Optional units

  • Welfare Economics & Distributive Justice
  • International Monetary Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Forecasting Economic and Financial Variables
  • Environmental Regulation
  • Growth Theory
  • Public Economics
  • Environmental & Resource Economics

The final third of the programme comprises a dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

  • First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in economics or an appropriate subject, from a recognised university

English Language requirements

Certificates must be dated to within two years of the start of the programme of study.

  • IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components)
  • TOEFL 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test) with a score of not less than 4 in TWE or 92 (internet-based test) with not less than 24 in each of the components.

If you wish to improve your English proficiency before commencing your studies, pre-sessional language training can be arranged through the English Language Centre.

References

  • Two references are required. At least one of these must be an academic reference.

Read details for how to apply to study.

Financial information

Costs

  • Application Fee of £25 payable during the on-line application process.
  • Deposit of £100 payable upon receipt of an offer of a place to study.
  • Tuition Fees

Potential sources of funding

Deadlines

We suggest you apply before the following dates if you wish to study this programme:

  • 30 June 2013 for International Students (who need to apply for a UK Visa).
  • 31 August 2013 for Home/EU students.
  • Funding deadlines for Studentships and Scholarships

Contact

Admissions Officer: Ms Anny Colgan / Miss Sophie Martin
Email: economics-pgt-admissions@bath.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1225 38 3144

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Our Research

Economics has four research clusters

 

  • Incentives & Governance – This represents the largest research cluster within the department encompassing Economic Theory; Institutional Economics; Labour Economics; Public Economics; Sports Economics and Development Economics. The broad range of interests in this cluster lends itself to overlapping research that aids the research ethic within the department.
  • Environmental Economics – The department has an internationally renowned team of environmental economists who publish regularly and have attracted a number of research grants from the European Commission.  Professor Michael Finus is a lead author for the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.
  • Money and Macro-finance – Research focuses on time series analysis of macroeconomic variables and the construction of small scale macroeconomic models. The cluster has produced high quality peer reviewed articles in macroeconomic-behavioural models, the relationship between stock market prices and exchange rates, and inflation rate targeting. Other areas of interest:- Credit default swaps, yield curves.
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About the Department

Economics at Bath

The Department of Economics has a strong international research reputation in mainstream economics. The department has attracted substantial funding for its work on, for example, Environmental Economics. Other quality indicators include:

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