BSc Economics & Data Analytics

The Economics and Data Analytics BSc course at the University of Leicester provides a unique approach to study the complexities of the modern world. This interdisciplinary course combines principles of economics with data analysis to equip students with quantitative skills and knowledge to understand and analyse today's economic challenges.Course Content: Incorporating modules from the fields of Economics and Informatics, the course covers key areas including microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative economics, computational thinking, databases, data mining, and machine learning. Students will have the opportunity to undertake a final year project, applying their skills to solve real-world problems.Key Modules: The principal modules of this program include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Fundamentals of Financial Management, Statistical Techniques, Applied Econometrics, Data Mining and its Applications, Machine Learning for Data Analytics, and Data Visualization.Accreditations: This course holds Charter Management Institute (CMI) accreditation, meaning students will receive a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership upon graduation, alongside their degree.Future Careers: Upon completion of this degree, students are well-prepared for a range of career paths. These include economics; data science; financial, retail or digital analytics; marketing; and banking. It also equips graduates for roles in government and not-for-profit organisations, where economics and data analysis are vital.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.