Economics and Data Science

About this programme

Turn data into decisions. BSc Economics and Data Science gives you the background to analyse, interpret and influence real-world economic issues. Combine rigorous economics with cutting-edge data skills. How can data science help shape fairer economies or drive smarter financial decisions? You’ll explore this through hands-on learning in economics, coding, and AI. All while building your portfolio of work-ready skills. This flexible degree blends economic theory with applied data science, including Python programming, machine learning, and AI tools. Maths support, Data Lab drop-ins and a personal academic advisor are available from day one. Graduates go on to roles in banking, tech, consulting, government and postgraduate study. We’ll help you leave Royal Holloway ready for your career, with data science confidence and economic insight. The Economics and Data Science faculty combines world-class research with strong industry links. You’ll learn from academics shaping the future of economics and data science, with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge projects and collaborations. We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. On this module you’ll learn how to think like an economist, by learning to write essays, how to present data, how to collect economic data and how to do economic research. There are four sections each lasting half a term. The sections are economic institutions, economic history, applied economics and policy & experimental & behavioural economics. In each section, stud