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Economics and Data Science with a Year in Business

  • BSc Econ H
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Our BSc in Economics and Data Science is your gateway to an intellectually stimulating and lucrative career path. Data scientists are in high demand across sectors like finance, e-commerce, healthcare and more. As a graduate, you'll be equipped for roles such as data analyst, financial consultant, economic forecaster, and more.

Our innovative curriculum seamlessly integrates economics and data science, empowering you with a unique employable skill set that is in high demand across diverse industries. You will gain hands-on experience through practical projects, involving programming, data visualisation, machine learning, and web-scraping. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and practical case studies, building a portfolio that sets you apart.

Working with leading researchers, you will learn to dissect economic trends, conduct robust data analysis, and make informed decisions that drive success for businesses, governments, and non-profit organisations. You will be trained to use market-leading software, including python and R, and will work toward certifications in each. Students benefit from our newly created data lab facilities.

The course provides you with an opportunity to be at the intersection of economics and data science, two of the most influential fields in the modern world.

Accredited by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). On completing this course you'll be able to apply for 4 exemptions.

  • Study economic models and links to high-powered data analysis.

  • Learn programming in industry-relevant software like Python and R.

  • Develop advanced data analytical skills and relate findings to economic models.

  • Spend the third year of this four year degree on a Year in Business

Modules

Please refer to our website for information:
https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/economics/economics-and-data-science-with-a-year-in-business/

Assessment method

Your course will be assessed by a combination of examinations and in-course assignments in the form of essays or presentations.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc Econ H • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L141
Institution code:
R72
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Royal Holloway, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L141
Institution code:
R72
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

AAB - ABB
A-level Mathematics is a course requirement. Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD
In a relevant subject plus A-Level Maths grade B or above.

Access to HE Diploma

D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
In a relevant subject, 15 level 3 credits must be in Maths units at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.

Scottish Higher

AAABB
Including Maths.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD
In a relevant subject plus A-level Maths grade B.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D
In a relevant subject plus A-level grades AB including Maths.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

D*DD
In a relevant subject plus A-Level Maths grade B or above.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

D*D
In a relevant subject plus A-level Maths grade B.

Scottish Advanced Higher

AAB - ABB
Including Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32 points
6,6,5 at Higher Level including Maths with a minimum of 32 points overall. Maths Studies is not accepted.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
Including Maths.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics. Grade A or 7 is required in GCSE Mathematics.

Combinations of qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, please contact us on admissions.enquiries@rhul.ac.uk to discuss your situation.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At Royal Holloway, we know every student approaches university with different experiences and backgrounds. We look at each application individually, and different factors can affect the exact offer a student receives. For instance, our contextual offer scheme means students from disadvantaged socio-economic background can receive a different offer. For full details please see our website.

Learn more on the Royal Holloway, University of London website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£25900Year 1
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
International£25900Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The tuition fee for Home (UK) undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations. The fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £9,535.

This figure is the fee for EU and international students starting a degree in the academic year 2025/26.

Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually for all students. For further information see fees and funding and the terms and conditions.

These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2025/26 academic year and are included as a guide. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing, have not been included.

Sponsorship information

https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere/undergraduate/feesandfunding/bursariesandscholarships/home.aspx

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