Bachelor of Science - Economics with Data Science (Including Placement Year) (LG03)

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. The course gives a thorough introduction to all aspects of economics, including micro and macro-economics, whilst also introducing students to programming languages and algorithms.

Alternatively, students can spend their third year on a placement year with an external organisation, where they learn about a particular sector, company or job role, apply their academic knowledge in a practical working environment, and receive inspiration for future career pathways. Students will be responsible for finding their placement, but with support and guidance provided by both the department and its Employability and Careers Centre.