Applied Economics MSc
University of Bath
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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Bath - Main Campus

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SEP-26

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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Bath - Main Campus

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Gain a strong grounding in advanced economics, with a focus on the application of economic theory and policy analysis in contemporary real-world settings.Closely related to our MSc Economics course, MSc Applied Economics takes a more practical approach to the subject to prepare you for a range of professional roles in the field of economics.You'll receive rigorous training in all the main aspects of economics – such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics – with a focus on their ...Read more

Gain a strong grounding in advanced economics, with a focus on the application of economic theory and policy analysis in contemporary real-world settings.Closely related to our MSc Economics course, MSc Applied Economics takes a more practical approach to the subject to prepare you for a range of professional roles in the field of economics.You'll receive rigorous training in all the main aspects of economics – such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics – with a focus on their application to contemporary economic challenges and issues.Alongside the study of economic theory, you can select from a range of supplementary topics to tailor the course to your personal interests and career aspirations. These may include:behavioural economics and financeenvironmental and natural resource economicseconomics of politicsmacroeconomic policy and institutionsapplied financial economicseconomics of banking and financial institutionsfinancial markets and investment bankingmachine learning applications in economics and financeGain important career skillsOn successful completion of the course, you will be able to:understand and apply microeconomic and macroeconomic theories to a wide range of economic scenariosapply theories and statistical tools to analyse, visualise and conceptualise economic datause mathematical, statistical and econometric methods to carry out quantitative analyses of applied economics problemsconduct applied research in both private and public contexts.We limit student numbers on this course to ensure a collegiate atmosphere and a high degree of interaction between students and lecturers.Graduate prospectsThis course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical abilities required to work in various careers within economics. These include banking, consulting, governmental organisations and research institutions. It also provides suitable preparation for doctoral study and future roles in academia.Common graduate roles in applied economics include:applied economistcivil servantconsultantfinancial analystinvestment bankerrisk analyst

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46/279
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9th
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8th

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Entry requirements

You should have a Bachelors honours degree or international equivalent, typically a high 2:2 or above.

To apply for this course, you must have an undergraduate degree in a social science or business-related discipline such as business administration, finance, accounting, international trade, banking, financial management, public finance or politics.

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£13,650 per year

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£28,900 per year

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£28,900 per year

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University of Bath
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Nearest train station: Bath Spa  0.8 miles away
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