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.
Department of Economics taught postgraduate courses
A list of all our postgraduate taught courses in the Department of Economics.
Experience the University at a postgraduate Open Day or fair
Find out about life at Bath and studying our courses through Postgraduate Open Days, fairs and events.
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.
Brexit Blog
Read and watch regular analysis from our researchers on Brexit and the UK's process of leaving the European Union.
Healthy meal kits can boost children’s long-term health
New economics research suggests an innovative scheme to help parents plan healthy meals can have positive, long-term effects.
Nurture genius in developing countries with smarter investments
A new economics study suggests more breakthrough science could be achieved by supporting exceptional talent from developing countries.
Department of Economics academic staff
We oversee and deliver the Department’s teaching and research activities.
News
Our latest news and updates.
Major economics conference heads to Bath
This year’s Annual Conference for ESPE takes place in Bath, hosted by the University’s Department of Economics
Bath to play key role in tackling environmental factors of ill health
Researchers at the University will play a key role in UK public health, tackling the rise in conditions such as heart disease and poor mental health.
Study points to 'policy blueprint' to balance risks and opportunities of AI and machine-learning
The new study suggests policymakers face a tight balancing act in encouraging growth in technologies, whilst ensuring parts of society do not feel left behind.
Upcoming events
View upcoming events in our department.
Economics workshop in memory of Professor John Hudson
19 Sep 2019 8.45am
Room 2.4,
3 East,
University of Bath
Join this workshop to celebrate the research of Economist Professor John Hudson, who passed away in 2018 after 40 years at the University of Bath.
Macroeconomics Network in the South West workshop
20 Sep 2019 10.30am
Room 2.104,
1 West,
University of Bath
Join us for this workshop where we'll discuss advanced research in the area of macroeconomics and finance.
Economics of Innovation and Productivity workshop 2019
25 Oct 2019 8.30am
James Street West,
Bath
Join us for a workshop where researchers will present and discuss their recent findings in the economics of innovation and productivity.
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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