University of East Anglia

BSc (Hons) Economics, Behaviour and Data Science

University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich

Course overview

What drives human behaviour and decision-making? How do the choices of individuals and firms shape today’s global economy? And how can data reveal deeper insights into economic trends?

On our BSc Economics, Behaviour and Data Science degree, you’ll receive rigorous training in economic analysis while exploring the fascinating intersection of behavioural economics and data science. You’ll learn how people make decisions—whether as consumers, businesses or policymakers—and how those decisions impact markets, cities and entire economies. This degree is ideal if you’re curious about human behaviour and enjoy working with data.

Economics is broader than many people realise, and this course gives you the opportunity to focus on the areas that interest you most - whether that’s economic modelling, programming and data analysis, experimental methods, or data-driven decision-making. Alongside core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics, behavioural economics, programming, and data analysis, you’ll have the flexibility to choose from a wide selection of optional modules offered by the School of Economics.

Key highlights

  • Rigorous training in economic analysis combined with behavioural economics and data science
  • Core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics, programming and data analysis
  • Explores how consumers, businesses and policymakers make decisions
  • Specialise in economic modelling, experimental methods or data-driven decision-making
  • Wide selection of optional modules from the School of Economics

Entry requirements

  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AABBB Scottish Advanced Highers BCC A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — A combination
  • Scottish Highers: AABBB — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AABBB Scottish Advanced Highers BCC A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Data analyst
  • Behavioural scientist
  • Economic consultant
  • Policy analyst
  • Data scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 per year

Admission

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