Bachelor of Science - Economics with Data Science (LG01)

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.

Many employers want economists with computing skills who can tackle large data sets and real- world problems. This course helps students to become more employable and takes them closer to that dream job or postgraduate study when they graduate.