Bachelor of Science - Economics with Data Science (Including Year Abroad) (LG02)

In today's modern society computing and programming skills have become essential for economists. This BSc Economics with Data Science course allows students to build a comprehensive knowledge of economics whilst developing relevant computing and programming skills. Through exploring these two subject areas students apply their computing skills to the real world economic and financial problems and perform complex analysis on individuals’ economic behaviour.

Economics at Essex is not only about stocks, shares and financial markets; it is concerned with the material wellbeing of human societies. This course gives a thorough introduction to all aspects of economics, including micro and macro-economics, whilst also introducing students to programming languages and algorithms.

Students' education extends beyond the university campus. The University support students in expanding their education through offering the opportunity to spend a year or a term studying abroad at one of its partner universities. Studying abroad allows students to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden their degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that they are mature, adaptable, and organised.