Economics with Data Science

Goldsmiths, University of London
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsComputer science

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

This degree combines economic theory with state-of-the-art analytical techniques in data science and machine learning.

Why study BSc Economics with Data Science

  • Explore the connection between economics and computing in new and innovative ways, bridging the gap between theory and data.

  • We focus on cutting-edge computational methods related to data analysis.

  • The interdisciplinary nature of the programme is pioneering in reimagining and redefining the toolkit available for future economists. It will equip you with the skills necessary to understand and tackle challenges posed by a dynamic economy.

  • Immerse yourself in the rapid developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning. These discoveries profoundly influence academic research, businesses and public organisations.

  • Explore computational thinking and data-driven methods in economic analysis - indispensable in an increasingly digital and connected world.

  • You'll gain a solid understanding of the theoretical foundations of economics. What's more, you'll learn interdisciplinary tools, and skills to work with complex, high-dimensional datasets.

  • This degree will develop your skills, making you well-equipped to analyse important economic issues using cutting-edge methods but will also be able to instigate change and have successful professional careers.

  • We focus our teaching efforts on a small cohort of students per year. By doing so, we give you the opportunity to interact a lot with lecturers and other students.

  • You will study in small groups and will be assigned a personal tutor during the three years of your undergraduate degree. Your tutor will meet regularly with you, follow your progress, and help whenever you need.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    BTEC DDD

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Computer science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000