Economics and Data Science BSc (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Gain advanced data analytical skills to address economic problems. Learn to turn complex data into real-world insight and apply it to today’s challenges. Gain a career advantage as an economist with data analytical and digital skills, and the confidence to tackle real-world challenges

Department: Department of Economics | Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Contemporary Economic Issues, Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Mathematics for Finance and Economics, Programming Concepts, Applied Mathematics for Economists, Business School Career Preparation, Data Structures & Algorithms, Macroeconomics 1. Year 2 core modules: Introduction to Data Science, Introduction to Econometrics (level 5), Mathematical Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Applied Statistics for Finance and Economics, Data Coding & Visualisation. Year 3 core modules: Applied Economics Dissertation, Applied Econometrics, Machine Learning, Text Analysis and Econometrics, Economics and Data Science.

Career pathways

You’ll gain advanced data analytical skills and learn how to apply them to large data sets, as well as data communication, visualisation and presentation skills. This diverse skill set will open doors to many career opportunities. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for analyst roles in banking, research institutions, economic consultancies, government policy advising and more.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABB-BBB, including Mathematics Subjects: A-levels must include Mathematics GCSEs: You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component. UCAS code L1G3.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

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

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