BAEcon Data Science and Economics at University of Manchester

Gain in-demand knowledge and skills in data science and economics to predict trends and shape policy. Interdisciplinary foundation: A distinctive programme combining rigorous economics training with cutting- edge data science, enabling you to analyse, model and interpret complex real- world data. Strong economics and data science specialisation: Develop core economic theory alongside advanced data analytics, including programming, data visualisation, machine learning and network analysis.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 provides a strong foundation in both economics and the principles of data science. You will study 120 credits, including: 40 credits in Economics - introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics; 40 credits in Data Science - foundational principles, data types and analytical thinking; 20 credits in Mathematics and Statistics - introductory or advanced, depending on prior qualifications; 10 credits in a core Social Sciences unit; 10 credits in pathway optional units. Year 1 compulsory units include Microeconomics 2, Macroeconomics 2, Microeconomics 1, Power and Value: Perspectives from Social Sciences, Principles of Data Science, Data in the Social Sciences.

Career pathways

The University of Manchester has an excellent reputation for employability. We are currently the most targeted university by the top 100 employers in the UK and have ranked in the top two for over 10 years (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2015- 2026).

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