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.
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Examine why and how people make choices to improve wellbeing and wealth through analysing data, reviewing economic theory and applying quantitative techniques.
A list of all our postgraduate taught courses in the Department of Economics.
View our MPhil and PhD options in the Department of Economics.
BSc (Hons) Economics graduate Mohammad Lone has become an Agency Strategist at Google. Find out how his studies and placement helped him to start his career.
Simona Koleva, who won the ‘Best Placement Student’ prize at the NUE Awards 2022, talks about studying BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics and her ambitions.
Sophie Christie talks about how her Gold Scholarship supported her financially and helped her develop vital networking skills.
We have a strong research culture with many of our articles being published in general interest or top field journals in economics.
After months of volatility, energy costs for the average household in the UK will increase by £693 this year. Dr Bruce Morley writes for The Conversation.
A new report contributed to by Bath's Dr Hunt suggests adaptation costs in developing countries could be five to ten times greater than current finance flows.
Blog: Jonathan James and Marco Francesconi evaluate the effect of Scotland's stricter drink drive limit, introduced in 2014.
A new study argues that lower drink drive limits need to be backed up with stricter enforcement to tackle persistent drink driving-related accidents.
The Elite Quality Report, authored by economists including Professor Maik Schneider, places the UK number three overall against more than 150 countries.
Dr Eleonora Fichera outlines her recent research on Spain's sugar tax, and suggests that a combination of different policies is essential for tackling obesity.
Find out more about the seminars taking place in the Department of Economics.
View the schedule of our upcoming seminarsOur latest news and updates.
The UK has dropped from third to eight in the latest Elite Quality Index – according to analysis by University of Bath economist Professor Maik Schneider.
Blog: Professor Christopher Martin and Dr Magdalyn Okolo discuss the 'Great Resignation' and the post-pandemic labour market in the UK.
The Elite Quality Report, authored by economists including Professor Maik Schneider, places the UK number three overall against more than 150 countries.
New University initiative aims to enhance student experience and provide applied trading skills.
This year’s Annual Conference for ESPE takes place in Bath, hosted by the University’s Department of Economics
The Department of Economics celebrates its success in achieving the Athena SWAN Bronze Award for its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
View upcoming events in our department.
Professor Jaideep Roy joins us to showcase his research on automation, displacement and democracy.
Our awards, rankings and reputation.
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.