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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L115

Economics with Data Science

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,800Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Economics with Data Science at University of Southampton. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree offers you a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of economic theory and methods in data science. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in economics or finance. The programme will provide you with classical training in economic theory and its application. International tuition fees are £24,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Theory and Analysis
Macroeconomic Principles and Policy
Statistics and Probability for Economics
Programming for Data Science
Financial Markets and Institutions
Data Analysis and Visualisation
Machine Learning and Predictive Modelling
Econometrics and Quantitative Methods
UCAS Code:L115
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Typical offer: AAA including Mathematics If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: AAB including grade A in Mathematics plus grade A in the EPQ.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

Typical offer: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including grade 6 in ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£74,400

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,000£38,000
3 years£28,000£34,000£40,000
5 years£36,500£46,500£59,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 45% above UK average salary
This course
£46,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £12,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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