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Find out more about studying economics at Bath

Discover what studying an undergraduate economics course at Bath is like by watching a taster lecture.

Receive £24,000 over 3 years of study with a Bath International Excellence Scholarship

Watch our taster lecture


Explore the COVID-19 pandemic's wide-reaching economic impacts with Dr Bruce Morley.

In this 'The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic' taster lecture, he examines the economic effects of the pandemic in the UK, while drawing comparisons with global trends. He looks at the tools available to governments and evaluates their impact on mitigating the economic challenges faced.

This taster lecture is designed to help you experience what it’s like to study economics with us.

Explore our courses

We offer three economics courses:

  • BSc (Hons) Economics
  • BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics
  • BSc (Hons) Economics with Politics
Find out more about our economics courses

Top 10 UK university, great employability prospects

We are known for excellence in teaching and research, and for providing outstanding career preparation.


Scholarships for international undergraduate students

You might be eligible for one of our brand new undergraduate international scholarships for 2026/27 overseas entrants.


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We are delighted to offer up to 300 Bath International Excellence Scholarships that are worth £8,000 per academic year — £24,000 over three years — for high-achieving international students joining an undergraduate degree course in September 2026.

If you are a new first-year, overseas fee-paying student, and have an offer to study an undergraduate degree at the University of Bath starting in September 2026, you are eligible to apply.

Student stories

Read more about our recent students' experiences of their courses.


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'My experience has taught me that it’s good to try new things. I’ve ended up really liking this new area, which wasn’t something I’d considered before. I’ve even picked a few final year optional units inspired by my placement; it's really cool to learn more about things I experienced at IBM.' — Simona Koleva, BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics

Read more about Simona's experience

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'With specialist support available from the Economics Placement Officer as well as the University's Careers Service, I was helped to not only get a placement, but I continue to receive support to help me make the most of this year.' — Mohammad Lone, BSc (Hons) Economics

Read more about Mohammad's experience

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‘I get to immerse myself in pure mathematics, like algebra, while also exploring how these concepts apply to real-world problems through econometrics.’ — Nataliia Lira, BSc (Hons) Economics with Mathematics

Read more about Nataliia's experience

A safe, supportive and student-friendly environment


Bath and North East Somerset is in the top 3 safest university towns and cities in England and Wales (Complete University Guide, 2024).

Our on-campus Security team and Student Support Advice Service are also available 24/7 to give you peace of mind.

An exciting campus connected to a vibrant city

Our campus, which is on the edge of the city, contains study spaces, shops, and cafés. It's also home to a wide range of sports facilities.

You can travel between the campus and city by foot, bike, car or bus. Transport links from the city centre also mean you're just 90 minutes from London and onward travel to its international airports, too.

When you are in the city, you can experience its many bars and restaurants, music venues, museums, and historically significant architecture.

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Are you interested in stduying economics at Bath?

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* The University of Bath ranked 7th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, 8th in The Guardian University Guide 2026, 8th in the Complete University Guide 2026, and 9th in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026.