BSc (Hons) Economics

at University of Bath

Compulsory course units
 

Year 1
 

• Introductory microeconomics
• Core skills for economists: mathematics 1
• The modern world economy
• Core skills for economists: introduction to probability and statistics
• Introductory macroeconomics
• Core skills for economics: statistics and data analysis
• Core skills for economists: mathematics 2
• Economic policy in the UK
• Plus optional units
   

Year 2
 

• Econometrics
• Intermediate microeconomics 1
• Intermediate macroeconomics 1
• Intermediate microeconomics 2
• Intermediate macroeconomics 2
• Plus optional units
   

Year 3
 

• Advanced macroeconomics
• Advanced microeconomics
• Plus optional units

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for your chosen degree. This might include relevant reading, involvement in political or debating societies, other extra-curricular or co-curricular activities, work experience or activism for a political party or an NGO.
 

You do not need to have studied Economics or Business before to be suitable for this course. You will need a strong performance in Mathematics as part of your entry qualifications.
 

Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)
 

• An average of 85% across four subjects with 85% in Mathematics and Physics.

• Do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects.

• These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards.

• A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
   

English language requirements
 

• Category B
   

You will normally need one of the following:
 

• IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components

• IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 6.5 in each component

• TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components

• TOEFL iBT and iBT Special Home Edition: 100 overall with 24 in each component

International Fees per Year 

£23,500

Economics graduates are very successful in today’s competitive labour market. They pursue a range of careers in both the private and public sectors.Many of graduates work as economists, financial or business analysts, researchers, accountants and tax professionals.