Find out more about studying economics at Bath
Discover what studying an undergraduate economics course at Bath is like by watching a taster lecture.
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Student stories
Read more about our recent students' experiences of their courses.
'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
'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
‘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
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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.
Are you interested in stduying economics at Bath?
Explore our economics courses* 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.