The programmes of study within the Department have been designed to enable you to develop: a secure foundation in micro and macro economic theory and analysis numeracy skills in mathematics, statistics and information technology awareness of institutional, UK and global context within which economic decisions and policy formation takes place expertise in subject specialism depending on choice of course excellent analytical and problem­ solving skills written, oral and visual communication skills self­-confidence and self-reliance in assimilating and appraising new information team­working skills and flexibility initiative and leadership.

Bath economics graduates are very successful in today's competitive labour market, pursuing a range of careers in both the private and public sectors. The majority of graduates enter employment as economists, financial or business analysts, researchers, accountants or tax professionals. International and national employers include PwC, KPMG, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, HSBC, JP Morgan and specialist economic consultancies.