Economics

Develop the skills you need to resolve complex economic issues. You'll learn about core economic theories and empirical methods, and their real-world uses.

During this course, you will explore the connections between the economy, its key sectors (such as businesses, the financial sector and government) and people's decisions. By focusing on real-world issues, you'll explore the foundations of economic theory and its applications.

You'll learn about applying economic principles and methods to policy issues and increase your knowledge of UK and global economic institutions. This will help you understand economic and policy decision-making.

Your first year will focus on key concepts in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. You'll develop your core mathematics, statistics, data analysis and coding skills.

In Year 2, you'll build on this through further study of economic theory. The econometric techniques and software skills you'll develop will focus on estimating and forecasting economic relationships.

In your final year, you'll choose from a range of optional units. This will give you the freedom to focus on your interests and career ambitions. These units will broadly cover advanced topics and up-to-date techniques in economics.

Many of our economics graduates have gone on to careers in both the private and public sectors, working as economists, financial or business analysts, researchers, accountants and tax professionals.

They have worked for organisations such as:

• Deloitte
• Bank of England
• HSBC
• Ministry of Justice
• PwC

You will need to fill out a form on the UCAS website to apply. UCAS provides guidance on filling out the application, which will help you:

• select your course choices
• write a personal statement
• get a reference
• understand and pay your application fees

If you are age 21 or over, you are defined as a mature student. Although your route to higher education may be different, the application process is the same as it is for everyone else. You still need to apply through UCAS.

We accept a variety of qualifications, including the Access to HE Diploma and Open University credits. View our online prospectus to find out about entry requirements for each course. If you are a mature student and you have any questions about our entry requirements or your qualifications email [email protected]

Find further guidance about applying and studying as a mature student at Bath.

You should complete all sections of the UCAS form. You must include:

• details of all qualifications, even if you achieved these a long time ago
• full employment history in the 'Details of paid employment to date' section
• reasons for gaps in employment (for example, travel or unemployment), even if this does not appear relevant to the application

In your personal statement you should also explain why you have chosen to return to study now and how you feel you will benefit.

The UCAS guide for mature students explains the different ways you can get into higher education.