Economics with Data Science, BSc (Hons)

Aspiring to forge a successful career in economics and finance requires strong computing and programming skills in today's society. The BSc Economics with Data Science programme at Essex equips you with a robust foundation in economics while fostering essential computational abilities. By integrating these disciplines, you will apply programming to address real-world economic and financial challenges, conducting in-depth analyses of individual and societal behaviours. The course extends beyond traditional markets to explore human wellbeing, offering comprehensive coverage of micro and macro-economics alongside introductions to programming languages, algorithms, and mathematical methods for problem-solving.Supported by the Department of Economics and the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, you will delve into diverse topics such as object-oriented programming in Java, common algorithms, and the application of macro-economic analysis to policy issues. Drawing from cutting-edge research, this programme ensures graduates emerge with solid expertise in economics and computing. You can further customise your studies with optional modules, details of which are available on the University of Essex website.

You can tailor your learning experience to your future career with a choice of optional modules. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.