Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Economics with Data Science - Including Year Abroad in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,500
(c. USD27,432.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
At Essex, economics goes beyond stocks, shares, and financial markets—it focuses on improving the living standards of societies. Our program provides a comprehensive foundation in all economic areas, from microeconomics to macroeconomics, while also teaching programming languages and algorithmic thinking.
Ranked 4th in the UK for research strength in economics and econometrics (Times Higher Education, REF 2021), our Economics Department collaborates with the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, a pioneer in tech innovation.
You'll learn from cutting-edge research, gaining expertise in both economic theory and computational methods.
Today's job market seeks economists with data skills to solve complex, real-world challenges. Our program enhances your career prospects, preparing you for top-tier jobs or advanced studies after graduation.
Graduates are highly sought after in diverse fields like financial analysis, management, public policy, and accounting.
Alumni have secured roles at leading organizations such as: Bank of England, Barclays Capital
Citigroup, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Morgan Stanley, Bank of New York, and Santander
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
GCSE: Mathematics B/5
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
BTEC: DDM – DMM or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Standard Level Mathematics grade 5, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 5 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade B/5 or above or 5 in IB Middle Years Maths.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
20,500