BSc Economics and Data Science
About this course
BSc Economics and Data Science, an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Economics, combines quantitative economic theory with computational data handling. The course is accredited by CIMA and features a substantial final-year research project where students address real-world data challenges, often collaborating with industry partners.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Mathematics IB: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches) BTEC: D*DD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, and A in mathematics at A-level (or equivalent) Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
What students say
Based on about 207 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 280 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 105 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 75%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 54%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 62%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 450 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Data Science at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £42,000 after 3 years, £60,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,500 and £84,500. The £60,000 median after five years is £24,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Data Science at University of Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Data Science at University of Bristol?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Data Science at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 162 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Data Science at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Data Science at University of Bristol?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.