Economics and Data Science
BSc(Econ) · Royal Holloway and Bedford New College · 3 years
About this course
Economics and data science is a combination designed for a world in which the most important economic questions increasingly require large-scale data analysis to address them. Economics provides the theoretical frameworks for understanding how markets, institutions and policies function and what their effects on individuals and societies are. Data science provides the computational and statistical methods to work with the vast quantities of information that modern economies generate, turning raw data into evidence that can inform decisions at every level from government policy to corporate strategy. At Royal Holloway, University of London, this three-year programme gives you a rigorous grounding in both disciplines, developing the analytical depth of economics alongside cutting-edge skills in data analysis and interpretation. You will study microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometric
Where its graduates go
The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 52% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.
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- 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 23% of graduatescards →
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