Undergraduate courses in economics
Examine why and how people make choices to improve wellbeing and wealth through analysing data, reviewing economic theory and applying quantitative techniques.
Department of Economics
We conduct high quality research and teaching in economics. Our graduates have excellent employment prospects due to our established industry placements scheme.
Study economics
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Postgraduate studies in economics
A list of all our postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses in the Department of Economics.
Took off from Malaysia, landed a job at the Bank of England
Grace Ling is a recent graduate from BSC (Hons) Economics at the University of Bath. She shares the memories of her journey as an international student.
Visiting student returns to study master's
Qi Chang first visited Bath in 2015. Liking what she saw, she returned to study the MSc Economics and Finance.
Opening new doors: postgraduate economics study at Bath
Julian Broady chose to stay on after his undergraduate degree, to increase his career options.
Bath student is making economics POPular
Mohammad Lone talks about how studying at Bath fits with his passion for economics, and his efforts to make the science more accessible with his blog.
Our research and people
We have a strong research culture with many of our articles being published in general interest or top field journals in economics.
Economics research
Our economics research has a widespread impact on society including contributions to large scale international projects.
Department of Economics seminars 2017-18
See the schedule of seminars taking place in the Department of Economics.
Health damage from cars and vans costs £6 billion annually to NHS and society
A new report from Global Action Plan for Clean Air Day with researchers in our Department of Economics calculates the negative costs of vehicle emissions.
Why so many tennis players go pro even though few 'make it'
Our research suggests that, like gamblers, tennis players are enticed by the small possibility of a large payoff, driving them to turn professional.
How gut instinct trumps evidence when voters go to the polls
New study says we're more likely to go with our gut and trust personal opinions in an election, despite conflicting evidence.
Department of Economics academic staff
We oversee and deliver the Department’s teaching and research activities.
News
Our latest news and updates.
Economics ranked eighth in national league table
We have once again been highly ranked in The Complete University Guide 2019 for economics.
‘Young India Student of the Year 2018’ announced at Delhi event
Our Chancellor, HRH The Earl of Wessex, was in Delhi this week to announce the winner of our economics essay competition for prospective Indian students
New book 'Markets, Governance and Institutions' launched in Delhi
A new book, edited by Ajit Mishra and Tridip Ray, has been launched by Dr Manmohan Singh (Former Prime Minister of India) and Joseph Stiglitz (Nobel Laureate).
Professor John Hudson (1947-2018)
The University is saddened to announce the death of Professor John Hudson.
About the Department of Economics
We have grown from a Political Economy Group into a modern economics department whose research covers economic theory, econometrics, and finance.
Our research informs the teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
The industry-placements on our undergraduate courses foster links with business and government, helping us achieve consistently high rankings in national league tables.
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