At Bath we are known for excellence in teaching and research, our welcoming community, and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace.
We are a top 10 university in all UK league tables. Our academic programmes are designed to provide both rigorous intellectual challenge and real-world relevance, giving you the opportunity to study with researchers who are leaders in their field.
92% of our research is world leading or international excellent (according to REF 2021) so your studies will be informed by some of the most exciting and innovative ideas across all fields.
The University's campus is set on attractive rural grounds overlooking the historic city of Bath. You don't have to walk far to reach facilities like the library, postgraduate common rooms, shops, and a post office or our superb sports facilities.
Why study at the University of Bath?
* Ranked 4th for graduate prospects in the Complete University Guide 2024
* Top 10 in all UK league tables including top 5 in the Complete University Guide 2024
* Among the top 10% of universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings 2024 at 148th
Postgraduate students benefit from:
* Excellent teaching and research facilities.
* Support for your research from internationally recognised supervisors.
* Opportunities to enhance your employability via targeted skills training or, for selected programmes, work placements.
* Access to our library, open 24/7, working around your studying schedule.
* Funding is available in many different forms, from studentships offered by our departments and scholarships to career development loans.
We offer the highest quality of teaching in outstanding learning facilities, with access to a wide range of skills development opportunities. You will be taught by teaching staff, researchers, and practitioners who are leaders in their fields using their research and industry links to inform course content and teach you the most up-to-date topics.
Our learning approach combines in-person activities on campus, online elements, and structured independent study. In-person teaching and engagement takes place each week on campus, making sure that learning is worked through in practice. In addition, the online teaching provision includes both interactive learning sessions and independent self-study.
We carry out research that makes a difference to society - from developing a sustainable alternative to palm oil, creating a new way of storing vaccines without refrigeration to keeping us safe from cyber threats.
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Department of Economics
We conduct high quality research and teaching in economics. Our postgraduate courses are designed to cover a range of economic interests, with both applied and core streams, and specialisms in banking and finance.
Our department's graduates have excellent employment prospects due to our established industry placements schemes and partnerships, with the Complete University Guide 2024 ranking us 1st for graduate prospects in economics.
Find out more at https://bath.ac.uk/economics
