Economics with Data Science University of Southampton

Overview

Combine an in-depth understanding of economics with the ability to use a range of data science techniques. You’ll study with experts from the department of economics and learn to apply advanced techniques from data science and econometrics to economic problems. 

You'll gain a specialist knowledge of: 

• economic theory from different schools of thought 
• applied economics 
• use of large datasets 
• machine learning 
• data and statistics 
• computational economics 

You'll have the opportunity to: 

• use our Financial Laboratory (FinLab), a realistic trading room environment 

• put your economic theories to the test in our behavioural economics laboratory 

• gain vital work experience on Santander's Student Innovation Projects 

• gain a Bloomberg Markets Concepts qualification 

This Economics with Data Science BSc course offered by the University of Southampton  you can choose to learn the principles of finance, international trade theory or developmental economics. You'll be able to choose the subjects you want to study to suit your interests or future career. 

This degree has a focus on employability, with options like a year in employment, and a semester abroad available in your third year. 

You’ll graduate with a rare combination of advanced skills in data analysis, including big data, and training in economics. This will make you highly employable in a range of fields, including finance and the government data service.

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

• Research

• Critical thinking

• Communication

• Teamwork

• EDI leadership

• Problem solving