University Of Bath Invites Applications For Postgraduate Economics Courses

The University of Bath also offers MSc Applied Economics and MSc Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets.

The University of Bath has invited applications for the postgraduate Economics programmes. The MSc Economics course caters to students with a prior undergraduate foundation in economics. It provides comprehensive training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and economics, allowing students to specialise in niche areas like banking or machine learning methods. MSc Economics and Finance is one of the sought-after pathways, where the students learn key skills to start their careers in financial organizations and take units taught by Bath’s School of Management. The exposure extends to being taught by experts in the field and having access to the latest industry-standard statistical, mathematical, and econometric software.

The University of Bath also offers MSc Applied Economics and MSc Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets, these applied courses are suitable for students without an undergraduate background in economics. There are other courses such as MRes Economics course, which provides in-depth quantitative research training and the skills to analyze complex data to prepare students interested in pursuing doctoral study or research-based careers.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2024

The session will commence from September 2024 and the application deadline for this course is 30 June 2024.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates should typically have a Bachelor's degree with a final overall result of at least First Class. Due to the number of different grading scales in use, candidates should upload a copy of the grading scale used by their institution, along with their transcript, when they submit their application. For the MSc Applied Economics and MSc Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets, candidates must have an undergraduate degree in a social science or business discipline.

The rest of the courses expect an undergraduate degree in economics, business, or an appropriate quantitative subject – with candidates having good marks in at least five core economics units. It may be possible to consider applicants with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where there is substantial relevant professional experience.

They must submit a personal statement with details about their relevant academic qualification, why they want to pursue the course, and outlining their future aspirations. The English language requirements are a minimum of either a 6.5 IELTS score with no less than 6.0 in all components, a Pearson Test of English Academic score of 62 with no less than 59 in any element, or a TOEFL IBT score of 90 overall with a minimum of 24 in the writing component and a minimum of 21 in all other components. Students that graduated within the last 5 years from an Indian university where the medium of instruction is English, and with at least 75% for English in their Indian 12th Standard examinations, may be able to submit evidence of this instead. Other accepted language qualifications are detailed on Bath's website.

Fees Structure:

With a range of options for students with varied backgrounds, the fees for these courses are £26,500 for Indian students starting in September 2024. The fees for the MRes Economics, are £22,400. Students pay a £1,000 deposit after receiving an offer, this is deducted from tuition fees after registration.

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