BSc Economics and Data Science at University of Bristol

Programme overview

This innovative degree brings together the core analytical tools of economics with the programming, data visualisation and data-handling skills used by modern data scientists Employability is central to the programme. Today's economists work extensively with data; they collect and clean datasets, apply statistical and computational methods, and communicate insights to policymakers, businesses and the public. These skills are in strong and growing demand across many roles and sectors.

What you will study

Across all three years, you will develop the core skills of an economist and the applied data-science methods used in economic analysis. Mandatory units cover coding for economics and data analysis, machine learning, econometrics, mathematics, and micro- and macroeconomics. In your final year, you will be able to choose topics that interest you from a wide range of optional modules within the School of Economics.

Career pathways

Bristol economics graduates are highly sought after by employers. On average, Bristol economics students earn 28% more than other UK economics graduates within 5 years of graduation, typically enjoying salaries between £44,000 and £87,000 per year (discoveruni.gov.uk, 2025).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: A*AA including Mathematics. A-level contextual offer: AAB including Mathematics. BTEC: D*DD in any Applied General. IB Diploma: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches). Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics, and Higher: AAAAA. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 7.0 in reading and listening,and no score below 6.0 (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code L1G1).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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