View our courses to find out which one suits you. Our economics master's degrees offer opportunities to gain practical experience through either consultancy projects or policy briefs.
Receive rigorous training in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics to build on your core knowledge of economics and prepare for a range of professional roles or doctoral study.
Combine core theory in economics with key financial topics to build the skills needed for careers within financial institutions or consultancies, ministries of finance or economics, or central banks.
Enhance your knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, with a focus on their application to contemporary challenges and issues.
Further your knowledge of the main aspects of economic and financial theory with a focus on how they're used within real-world banking and financial institutions.
For MSc Economics and MSc Economics and Finance, you can choose to complete a consultancy project as an alternative to a dissertation. These projects allow you to work with an external organisation on a real-world challenge they are facing.
On MSc Applied Economics and MSc Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets, you can choose to complete policy briefs as an alternative to a dissertation. This allows you to communicate the practical implications of a piece of policy or research.
We also offer an MSc in Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour, as well as an Applied Economics (Banking and Financial Markets) online MSc.
Our staff and students talk about the suite of economics master's degrees available at Bath, and the skills and knowledge they can equip you with.
You might be eligible for one of our brand new scholarships for 2026/27.
We are offering a number of scholarships ranging from £3,000 to £10,000 to high-achieving students joining a full-time taught master’s course in September 2026.
If you are a new fee-paying student, and have an offer to study a postgraduate taught degree at the University of Bath, you might be eligible.
Highly ranked in independent league tables, we are known for excellence in teaching and research, a superb student experience, and providing outstanding preparation for the workplace.
Our department has a strong research culture, with many articles written by academics being published in general interest or top field journals in economics.
On joining the department, students will benefit from research conducted by our research groups. As well as gaining the opportunity to work with academics contributing to the key discussions that shape our world today.
In addition to research, the department is a proud recipient of the Athena SWAN Bronze Award for its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Find out more about the award.
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If you're interested in one of our master's courses, we'd love to talk to you.
We hold several events throughout the year, giving you the chance to ask your questions via our virtual online platform.
Both academics and our student ambassadors will be available to answer your questions on anything from living in Bath, to course structure. Why not join us for our next event?
If you have any questions about our courses, you can contact our admissions team.
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