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BSc Economics and Data Science (with a professional placement year)

University of Sussex

Institution
University of Sussex
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Economics and Data Science (with a professional placement year) BSc (Hons)
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
LG30
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: ABB-BBB, including Mathematics IB: 32 points

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Economics, combining economic theory with computational methods over four years full time. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete an applied economics dissertation in the final year.

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
  • Microeconomics 1
  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Introduction to Econometrics (level 5)
  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Applied Machine Learning
  • Applied Statistics for Finance and Economics
  • Data Coding & Visualisation
  • Macroeconomics 2
  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • Applied Economics Dissertation
  • Applied Econometrics
  • Machine Learning, Text Analysis and Econometrics
  • Economics and Data Science
  • Experimental Economics: Markets, Games And Strategic Behaviour
  • International Trade
  • Topics in Growth and Inequality
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Economics of Crime
  • Financial Economics