Economics and Data Science BSc (Hons)

Key information

Duration:
3 years full time
Typical A-level offer:
ABB, including Mathematics
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UCAS code:
L1G3
Start date:
September 2025
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There is a growing demand for economists with digital and big data skills. This course will give you the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle real-world challenges – from constructing socioeconomic policy to assessing individual behaviour.

At 呦呦视频, we’re committed to making an innovative and transformative contribution to digital and data futures. You’ll learn from experts in the 呦呦视频 Business School and the School of Engineering and Informatics. 

The course integrates emerging technologies, including simulations and adaptive learning platforms. You’ll explore:

  • economic theory and the framing of complex problems
  • applications of programming languages to address economic problems
  • socioeconomic applications and implications of big data and AI.

From workshops to industry collaboration and field visits, you’ll apply your learning to real-world scenarios.

You’ll gain advanced data analytical skills and learn how to apply them to large data sets, as well as data communication, visualisation and presentation skills. This diverse skill set will open doors to many career opportunities. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for analyst roles in banking, research institutions, economic consultancies, government policy advising, and more.

Accreditation

You'll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited 呦呦视频 Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more

    We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We鈥檒l make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we鈥檒l let you know as soon as possible.

    Entry requirements

    A-level

    Typical offer

    ABB, including Mathematics

    Contextual offerView contextual offer

    Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education 鈥 we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan

    Subjects

    A-levels must include Mathematics

    GCSEs

    You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

    Extended Project Qualification

    We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. 聽We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us

    Other UK qualifications

    Access to HE Diploma

    Typical offer

    Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction

    Subjects

    You will need A-level Mathematics, normally with grade B, in addition to the Access to HE Diploma.

    Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects (including A-level mixes)

    Typical offer

    M1 M2 M2

    If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects we would expect you to have grade grade A at A-level and, M2 and M2 in two Pre-Us. 

    If you have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject we would normally expect you to have grades AB at A-level and M2 in Pre-U.

    Subjects

    Either your A-levels or Principal Subjects must include Mathematics

    GCSEs

    You should have a broad range of GCSEs  grades 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

    International Baccalaureate

    Typical offer

    32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

    Subjects

    Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5.

    For entry, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted.

    Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level

    Typical offer

    Grade B in A-level and Distinction, Distinction in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma.

     

    Contextual offerView contextual offer

    Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education 鈥 we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan

    Subjects

    Your A-level must be in Mathematics.

    GCSEs

    You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

    Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels

    Typical offer

    Grades BB in A-levels and Distinction in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.

    Contextual offerView contextual offer

    Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education 鈥 we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan

    Subjects

    A-levels must include Mathematics.

    GCSEs

    You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. 

    Scottish Highers

    Typical offer

    AABBB

     

    Subjects

    Highers must include Mathematics, grade B. Ideally, you will also have an Advanced Higher in Mathematics (grade B).

    Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced

    Typical offer

    ABB from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels, including Mathematics at grade B.

    Contextual offerView contextual offer

    Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education 鈥 we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan

    Subjects

    A-levels must include Mathematics.

    GCSEs

    You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade A*-C (9-4), including good grades in relevant subjects.

    International Baccalaureate

    Typical offer

    32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

    Subjects

    Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5.

    For entry, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted.

    European Baccalaureate

    Typical offer

    Overall result of at least 77%.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8.0).

    Other international qualifications

    Australia

    Typical offer

    Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and between 88% to 85% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER,  or a Queensland OP of 4 to 5 or better.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

     

    Austria

    Typical offer

    Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of between 2.0 to 2.2 or better for first-year entry.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Belgium

    Typical offer

    Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average. 

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Bulgaria

    Typical offer

    Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects).

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

     

    Canada

    Typical offer

    Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 70%-75% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses.

    British Columbia Certificate of Graduation AABBB-BBBBB from 5 grade 12 courses.

    We also recognise the High School Diploma from other provinces -including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick- where we look for strong performance in grade 12 subjects, and the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    China

    Typical offer

    If you have the Goakao, we will consider applications for direct entry to first year. You would normally need an overall average of 75%, including required subjects.

    We are also pleased to consider applications if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year or you have one or more years of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution.

    The Senior High School Graduation alone would not be sufficient for entry to our undergraduate degrees, but you may be eligible to apply for our . If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex.

    Check which  for the International Foundation Year.

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Croatia

    Typical offer

    Maturatna Svjedod啪ba with an overall score of between 4 and 4.2

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Cyprus

    Typical offer

    Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of between 18/20 and 18.5/20 will be considered for first-year entry.

     

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Czech Republic

    Typical offer

    Maturita with a good overall average.

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Denmark

    Typical offer

    Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or Studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7 on the new grading scale.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Finland

    Typical offer

    Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result between MMMM - EMMM

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

     

     

    France

    Typical offer

    French Baccalauréat with overall final result between 12/20 and 13/20.

    Additional requirements

    You will need to be taking the science strand within the French Baccalauréat with a final result of at least 14/20 in Mathematics.

    Germany

    Typical offer

    German Abitur with an overall result of 2.0 to 2.2 or better.

    Additional requirements

    You will need a very good final result in Mathematics (at least 12/15) at a high level.

    Greece

    Typical offer

    Apolytirion with an overall average of between 18 and 18.5 will be considered for first-year entry.

    You must also have either Apolytirion pathway in Mathematics with a score of 19 or the Pan Hellenic in Mathematics with an overall score of 17.

    Additional requirements

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Hong Kong

    Typical offer

    Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5, 4, 4 to 4, 4, 4 from three subjects including two electives.

    Additional requirements

    You must have some advanced/higher level ability in Mathematics, and will need to complete both the Compulsory and Extended Mathematics components.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Hungary

    Typical offer

    Erettsegi/Matura with a good average of at least 55544.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    India

    Typical offer

    Standard XII results

    • 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)  
    • 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)
    • 80% HSC Higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )

     

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Iran

    Typical offer

    Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Ireland

    Typical offer

    Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1,H2,H2,H3,H3 to H2,H2,H2,H3,H3.

    Additional requirements

    Highers must include Mathematics, grade H1.

    Israel

    Typical offer

    For first year entry at least 80% (or 8/10) in at least 6 subjects, including one 5 unit subject, in one sitting of the Bagrut.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Italy

    Typical offer

    Italian Diploma Di Maturità or Diploma Pass Di Esame Di Stato with a final Diploma mark of between 78/100 and 81/100.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Japan

    Typical offer

    Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Latvia

    Typical offer

    Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams.

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Lithuania

    Typical offer

    Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English).

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Luxembourg

    Typical offer

    Pass the Diplome de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires with between 43-46 points overall.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

     

    Malaysia

    Typical offer

    at least Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of BBB, Matriculation with a least a grade of 3.0 or UEC with an overall average grade B4 (70%) from 6 subjects.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Netherlands

    Typical offer

    Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 7.



    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

     

    Nigeria

    Typical offer

    You are expected to have one of the following:

    • Higher National Diploma
    • One year at a recognised Nigerian University
    • Professional Diploma (Part IV) from the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria
    • Advanced Diploma

    You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English.

    Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Norway

    Typical offer

    Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of 4.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Pakistan

    Typical offer

    You can apply for direct entry to Year 1 if you are completing at least two years of Bachelor degree studies.

    You'll normally need to complete a Foundation year after taking Intermediate Certificate or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). You might choose one of our International Foundation Years at the International Study Centre on campus.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability at a high level in Mathematics is essential.

    Poland

    Typical offer

    Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects including Mathematics in the 75th percentile.

     

    Additional requirements

    Please note: Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Portugal

    Typical offer

    Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark between 16/20 and 17/20.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Romania

    Typical offer

    Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average between 8.0 and 8.5 including a score of 8 in Mathematics.

    Additional requirements

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Russia

    Typical offer

    Applicants who have good grades in the Attestat o Srednem Obrazovami (Certificate of Secondary Education) and who have successfully completed the first year of a Russian University degree, with a minimum GPA of 4.0, will be considered for admission to the first year of our bachelor’s degree courses.

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Singapore

    Typical offer

    A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas.

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Slovakia

    Typical offer

    Pass Vysved膷enie o maturitnej skúške (Maturita) with an average grade above 2.0 from 4 subjects including Mathematics.

    Additional requirements

    Please note: Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Slovenia

    Typical offer

    Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 23 points overall.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    South Africa

    Typical offer

    National Senior Certificate with very good grades. 

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Spain

    Typical offer

    Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result between 7.5 and 8.0.

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Sri Lanka

    Typical offer

    Sri Lankan A-levels.

    Subject-specific knowledge

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics at a high level is essential.

    Please note

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Sweden

    Typical offer

    Fullstandigt Slutbetyg/Högskoleförberedande Examen with a total of 2,500 credits to include B grades in the majority of subjects and to include grade B in Mathematics.

     

    Additional requirements

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Switzerland

    Typical offer

    Federal Maturity Certificate.

    Please note: Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    Additional requirements

    You must have a good level of Mathematics.

    Turkey

    Typical offer

    We'll consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme, with a score of at least 4/5 or 80/100 in their final year, on a case by case basis for direct entry to year 1.

    Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit  or 

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

     

    USA

    Typical offer

    We look at your full profile considering everything you are studying, including the High School Graduation Diploma, Grade 12 GPA, SAT tests and subject tests and/or ACT grades and AP tests. We expect to see a combination of these qualifications.

    Alongside your High School Graduation Diploma, we would ideally like to see 3 good AP scores with either, a combined SAT test score (evidence-based reading and writing and mathematics) of 1300, or a combined ACT score of 26

    AP and SAT Subject tests

    Please check the individual course pages for our typical A-level offer and see below for the corresponding scores we would require from AP test scores:

    A Level requirements

    AP test grades

    AAA

    555

    AAB

    554

    ABB

    544

    BBB

    444

     

    We will also accept a combination of any 3 AP tests and SAT subject test where a score of 600 in an SAT subject test can be substituted for an AP test in the above table

    If you are applying for a degree with an A level subject requirement in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology will normally need to hold an AP test in that subject.

    College level credits

    We also accept college level 3-credit courses in academic subjects as the equivalent of a UK A Level on a case by case basis.  These can be combined with AP tests and or SAT subject tests

    Associate degrees

    An Associate degree with a GPA of 3.0 will meet our entry requirements for year 1.

    Foundation Year entry

    Students who have a High School Diploma and SAT or ACT tests only would be eligible to apply for our Foundation Year

     

     

    Additional requirements

    Evidence of existing academic ability in Mathematics to a high level is essential.

    Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

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    If your qualifications aren鈥檛 listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us

    English language requirements

    IELTS (Academic)

    6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

    Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements

    IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your 呦呦视频 course.

    We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

    We do not accept IELTS Online.

    Other English language requirements

    Proficiency tests

    Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)

    169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill

    Check your Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE) qualification meets all of our language requirements

    We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

    You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.

    Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

    169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill

    Check your Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) qualification meets all of our language requirements

    We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

    You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.

    Pearson (PTE Academic)

    59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills.

    Check your Pearson (PTE Academic) qualification meets all of our language requirements

    Please refer to our English language requirements above, and as listed for each of our undergraduate courses, to find the appropriate English level for the course you are applying for.

    PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your 呦呦视频 course.

    We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.

    TOEFL (iBT)

    80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.

    Check your TOEFL qualification meets all of our language requirements

    .

    TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your 呦呦视频 course.

    We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.

    The TOEFL Institution Code for the 呦呦视频 is 9166.

    English language qualifications

    AS/A-level (GCE)

    Grade C or above in English Language.

    Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English

    GCE O-level

    Grade C or above in English.

    Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

    Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

    GCSE or IGCSE

    Grade C or above in English as a First Language (grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).

    Grade B or above in English as a Second Language

    Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate

    If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.

    If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.

    Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

     Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.

    Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)

    The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:

    Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%

    Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70% or Grade 3

    International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

    English A or English B at grade 5 or above.

    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

    Grades A – C in English

    Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level

    If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.

    If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.

    The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).

    West African Senior School Certificate

    Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).

    Country exceptions

    Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries

    If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.

    You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.

    Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the Sussex.

    List of exempt countries

    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Australia
    • Bahamas
    • Barbados
    • Belize
    • Canada**
    • Dominica
    • Grenada
    • Guyana
    • Ireland
    • Jamaica
    • New Zealand
    • St Kitts and Nevis
    • St Lucia
    • St Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • United Kingdom
    • USA

    ** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.

    Admissions information for applicants

    Transfers into Year 2

    No

    If your qualifications aren鈥檛 listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us

    For details on any additional costs, check out the Fees and scholarships section.

    Course content

    Find out about our types of undergraduate degrees, their structure, modules and credits

    Your degree

    You get introduced to the core principles of economics and strengthen your applied mathematical skills. Exploring programming concepts, you’ll learn about algorithmic problem solving. You’ll explore the fundamentals of data structures hands-on in lab learning.

    Teaching

    Teaching methods typically include lectures, seminars and practicals/workshops.

    60%: Lecture
    28%: Seminar
    12%: Practical

    Assessment

    Assessment methods typically include examinations and coursework.

    28%: Coursework
    72%: Examination

    Contact hours and workload

    This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 240 hours of contact time and about 960 hours of independent study.

    Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course. 

    Your modules

    Core modules

    Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

    Autumn teaching
    • Contemporary Economic Issues
    • Introduction to Economics
    • Introduction to Mathematics for Finance and Economics
    • Programming Concepts
    Spring teaching
    • Applied Mathematics for Economists
    • Data Structures and Algorithm
    • Microeconomics 1
    • Macroeconomics 1

    We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

    We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.

    Check back in January 2025 for more module details.

    Your degree

    You’ll move on to more advanced study and explore real-world applications. Alongside developing your skills in statistics and econometrics, you can choose to study microeconomic or macroeconomic theory in more detail. You’ll continue your journey into data science, data coding and visualisation applications in economics, and applied machine learning techniques.

    Teaching

    Teaching methods typically include lectures, seminars and practicals/workshops.

    53%: Lecture
    22%: Seminar
    25%: Practical

    Assessment

    Assessment methods typically include examinations, coursework and a practicals/project.

    35%: Coursework
    45%: Examination
    20%: Practical

    Contact hours and workload

    This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 240 hours of contact time and about 960 hours of independent study.

    Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course. 

    Your modules

    Core modules

    Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

    Autumn teaching
    • Introduction to Data Science
    • Introduction to Econometrics
    • Mathematical Statistics
    Spring teaching
    • Applied Machine Learning
    • Applied Statistics for Finance and Economics
    • Data Coding and Visualisation 1

    Options

    Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.

    While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.

    Autumn teaching
    • Macroeconomics 2
    • Microeconomics 2
    Spring teaching
    • Advanced Macroeconomics
    • Advanced Microeconomics

    We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

    We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.

    Check back in January 2025 for more module details.

    Study abroad (optional)

    Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career. 

    If your application to study abroad is successful, you’ll have to meet the academic requirements at 呦呦视频 and also at the partner university. Find out more about studying abroad as a 呦呦视频 student

    Placement (optional)

    To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can provide you with information and advice. If you’re successful in obtaining a placement, this will form part of your course.

    Find out more about placements and internships

    Please note that if you鈥檙e receiving 鈥 or applying for 鈥 USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can鈥檛 transfer to the version of your course with an optional study abroad period in any country or optional placement in the USA if the number of credits for the placement/internship exceeds 25% of the total credits for your course. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid

    Your degree

    Applied modules in economics and applications of data science, machine learning and text analysis will help you bring your skills and learning together. From growth and inequality to economics of crime, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge in specialised areas. You’ll also write a dissertation on an applied topic.

    Teaching

    Teaching methods typically include lectures, seminars and practicals/laboratory.

    57%: Lecture
    18%: Seminar
    25%: Practical

    Assessment

    Assessment methods typically include examinations, coursework and a practicals/project.

    24%: Coursework
    46%: Examination
    30%: Practical

    Contact hours and workload

    This year of study includes approximately 1,200 hours of work. This breaks down into about 200 hours of contact time and about 1,000 hours of independent study.

    Engage and actively participate throughout your studies to get the most out of your course. 

    Your modules

    Core modules

    Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

    Autumn teaching
    • Applied Econometrics
    • Financial Econometrics
    • Machine Learning, Text Analysis and Econometrics
    Spring teaching
    • Applied Economics Dissertation
    • Economics and Data Science

    Options

    Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.

    While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.

    Autumn teaching
    • Experimental Economics
    • Financial Economics
    • International Trade
    • Topics in Growth and Inequality
    Spring teaching
    • Behavioural Economics
    • Economics of Crime
    • Economics of Gender and Family

    We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

    We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.

    Check back in January 2025 for more module details.

    TEF 2023 silver

    Silver

    The student experience and student outcomes are typically very high quality.
    This rating was awarded in 2023, for four years.
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    Find out more about our approach to teaching and supporting you to thrive

    Our staff

    Fees

    Home students:
    拢9,250 per year
    Channel Islands and Isle of Man students:
    拢9,250 per year
    International students:
    拢22,575 per year
    Study abroad:
    Find out about grants and funding, tuition fees and insurance costs for studying abroad
    Placement:
    Find out about tuition fees for placements

    Note that your fees, once they鈥檙e set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis. Find details on our Tuition fees page.

    Find out about typical living costs for studying at 呦呦视频

    Find out about our terms and conditions

    Scholarships

    Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.

    Careers

    You’ll develop communication, analytical, software and numeracy skills. These skills mean you could go into a wide range of graduate jobs, including in:

    • banking
    • research institutions
    • economic consultancies
    • think tanks
    • government policy advising
    • the Civil Service.

    Based in the 呦呦视频 Business School, you’ll get extensive career support. This includes connecting you with employers, alumni mentoring, networking, guest lectures and workplace skills development.

    The 呦呦视频 Business School is home to the UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO). This leading independent group analyses the UK’s trading future after Brexit. We also have the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab where you can access real-time data from the Bloomberg Professional services platform.

    The active Economics Society at 呦呦视频 also provides further networking opportunities. The Society invites guest speakers and runs events that bring together Economics students and others who share an interest in economics.

    Working while you study

    Our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work

    A-level - contextual offer

    BCC, including Mathematics

    Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level - contextual offer

    Grade B in A-level and Merit, Merit in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma.

    Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels - contextual offer

    Grades BC in A-levels and Merit in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.

    Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced - contextual offer

    BCC from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels, including Mathematics at grade C.

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