Economics and Data Science - BSc (Econ) (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
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Our BSc Economics and Data Science is your gateway to an intellectually stimulating and lucrative career path. Data scientists are in high demand across sectors like finance, e-commerce, healthcare and more. As a graduate, youll be equipped for roles such as data analyst, financial consultant, economic forecaster, and more.Our innovative curriculum seamlessly integrates economics and data science, empowering you with a unique employable skill set that is in high demand across diverse ...Read more

Our BSc Economics and Data Science is your gateway to an intellectually stimulating and lucrative career path. Data scientists are in high demand across sectors like finance, e-commerce, healthcare and more. As a graduate, you'll be equipped for roles such as data analyst, financial consultant, economic forecaster, and more.Our innovative curriculum seamlessly integrates economics and data science, empowering you with a unique employable skill set that is in high demand across diverse industries. You will gain hands-on experience through practical projects, involving programming, data visualisation, machine learning, and web-scraping. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and practical case studies, building a portfolio that sets you apart.Working with leading researchers, you will learn to dissect economic trends, conduct robust data analysis, and make informed decisions that drive success for businesses, governments, and non-profit organisations. You will be trained to use market-leading software, including python and R, and will work toward certifications in each. Students benefit from our newly created data lab facilities.The course provides you with an opportunity to be at the intersection of economics and data science, two of the most influential fields in the modern world.Study economic models and links to high-powered data analysis.Learn programming in industry-relevant software like python and R.Develop advanced data analytical skills and relate findings to economic models.Opportunity to undertake a placement Year in Business.Duration - 3 Years

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26 Feb 24

Best Aspects: 1. Beautiful Campus:Royal Holloway University boasts a stunning campus with its iconic Founder's Building, providing an inspiring environment for studying and..Read more

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20 Nov 23

The best: the people, the staff and the lovely environment. The worst: Course load…. It can be improved by having less deadlines per week which in turn will give us more time to..Read more

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D30M15 Grades / Points required

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

We require English at grade 4/C and Grade A or 7 is required in GCSE Mathematics. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2H2H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£25,900 per year

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£25,900 per year

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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London , Egham

Royal Holloway, University of London, was founded over 170 years ago....

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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University Of London Egham Hill Egham Surrey TW20 0EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Egham  0.6 miles away

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