Use advanced data analysis techniques to explore pressing economic problems. This 3-year economics and data science degree combines training in economics with modern skills in data science. You'll graduate with the skills to work in finance, industry and the public sector.

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 

Employability is embedded into modules from the very start of this programme. You'll be supported with modules that offer a variety of information on employability-related topics and resources. The skills that you'll develop are in high demand, with graduates from both disciplines being sought after by employers.