Skip to content

Applied Economics MSc


The University of Bath.

Summary

Price
Enquire to get more info on pricing
Study method
Classroom
Duration
1 year · Full-time
Qualification
Applied Economics MSc
Postgraduate What's this?
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Location & dates

Location
Address
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath
Somerset
BA27AY
United Kingdom

Overview

Gain a strong grounding in advanced economics. Take your knowledge a step further by applying it to the field that most interests you.

Our MSc Applied Economics and MSc Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets provide rigorous training in all the main aspects of economics. We are one of the only universities in the UK offering this level of specialisation on this type of master's.

Starting with a comprehensive refresher in essential maths and economics skills, you will go on to receive advanced training in the analysis of problems in applied microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and strategic decision-making.

Most importantly, you will then have the opportunity to tailor the course to the area of business or policy you are most interested in, giving you additional expertise and a head start when seeking work in that field.

You will develop your knowledge of quantitative methods beyond undergraduate level and gain the mathematical, statistical and econometric skills to carry out quantitative analyses of applied economics problems.

You will consolidate your research skills further during the dissertation, which you will work on over the summer under the supervision of one of our experienced lecturers. The research training you receive will prepare you well for going into research positions in a government or commercial context.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

analyse and interpret economic data and critically evaluate existing research
apply economic concepts to specific economic and policy questions, focusing in particular on the area of business or policy that most interests you
design and undertake independent research projects

Qualification

Applied Economics MSc
Awarded by University of Bath

Description

This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2021 and ends in 2022. Welcome week starts on 27 September 2021.

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Compulsory course units
These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Semester 1


Applied microeconomics
Applied macroeconomics
Applied econometrics
Strategic decision making and games
Applied research methods

Semester 2


Five optional units

Summer

Applied economics: Policy brief or Economics: Masters dissertation
Optional course units

These optional units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Applied financial economics

Financial markets
Economics of financial institutions
International monetary policy and institutions
Public policy analysis
Economics of politics
Public finance
Environmental and resource economics
Applied behavioural economics
Experimental economics
Applied behavioural finance

Questions and answers

Reviews

Currently there are no reviews for this course. Be the first to leave a review.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.