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There is a growing demand for economists with digital and big data skills. This course will give you the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle real-world challenges – from constructing socioeconomic policy to assessing individual behaviour.
At Sussex, we’re committed to making an innovative and transformative contribution to digital and data futures. You’ll learn from experts in the University of Sussex Business School and the School of Engineering and Informatics.
The course integrates emerging technologies, including simulations and adaptive learning platforms. You’ll explore:
economic theory and the framing of complex problems
applications of programming languages to address economic problems
socioeconomic applications and implications of big data and AI.
From workshops to industry collaboration and field visits, you’ll apply your learning to real-world scenarios.
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.
Accreditation
You'll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
There is a growing demand for economists with digital and big data skills. This course will give you the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle real-world challenges – from constructing socioeconomic policy to assessing individual behaviour.
At Sussex, we’re committed to making an innovative and transformative contribution to digital and data futures. You’ll learn from experts in the University of Sussex Business School and the School of Engineering and Informatics.
The course integrates emerging technologies, including simulations and adaptive learning platforms. You’ll explore:
economic theory and the framing of complex problems
applications of programming languages to address economic problems
socioeconomic applications and implications of big data and AI.
From workshops to industry collaboration and field visits, you’ll apply your learning to real-world scenarios.
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.
Accreditation
You'll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more
Admission Requirements
26+
1300+
80+
59+
169+
6+
32+
3 Years
Sep
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Economics and Data Science BSc (Hons)
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Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
There is a growing demand for economists with digital and big data skills. This course will give you the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle real-world challenges – from constructing socioeconomic policy to assessing individual behaviour.
At Sussex, we’re committed to making an innovative and transformative contribution to digital and data futures. You’ll learn from experts in the University of Sussex Business School and the School of Engineering and Informatics.
The course integrates emerging technologies, including simulations and adaptive learning platforms. You’ll explore:
- economic theory and the framing of complex problems
- applications of programming languages to address economic problems
- socioeconomic applications and implications of big data and AI.
From workshops to industry collaboration and field visits, you’ll apply your learning to real-world scenarios.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.
Accreditation
You'll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
There is a growing demand for economists with digital and big data skills. This course will give you the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle real-world challenges – from constructing socioeconomic policy to assessing individual behaviour.
At Sussex, we’re committed to making an innovative and transformative contribution to digital and data futures. You’ll learn from experts in the University of Sussex Business School and the School of Engineering and Informatics.
The course integrates emerging technologies, including simulations and adaptive learning platforms. You’ll explore:
- economic theory and the framing of complex problems
- applications of programming languages to address economic problems
- socioeconomic applications and implications of big data and AI.
From workshops to industry collaboration and field visits, you’ll apply your learning to real-world scenarios.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.
Accreditation
You'll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more
Admission Requirements
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