BSc Economics and Data Science
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Economics and Data Science, an economics degree focused on statistical techniques, quantitative economic analysis and computational methods. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose to undertake an optional year abroad during their studies. The first year covers the foundations through Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, Mathematical Methods, and Programming for Data Science, which introduces coding techniques for handling information. The second year progresses to advanced theory and empirical methods via Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics II, Econometrics I, and Probability and Distribution Theory. The final year involves specialised study in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, alongside additional elective options.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: A*AA, with an A* in Mathematics IB Diploma: 39 points overall, including 766 in higher level subjects, with 7 in "Mathematics: analysis and approaches"
What students say
Based on about 201 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 365 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 285 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 72%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 435 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- Mathematical Methods
- Elementary Statistical Theory
- Managing Visualising Data
- Programming for Data Science
- The LSE Course
- Microeconomics II
- Macroeconomics II
- Econometrics I
- Probability and Distribution Theory
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- One half unit course from one of the option lists above
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Data Science at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £41,000 after 15 months, £49,000 after 3 years, £72,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £53,500 and £119,000. The £72,000 median after five years is £29,000 more than the UK median for Statistics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Data Science at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
92% 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 London School of Economics and Political Science?
92% 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 London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 193 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Data Science at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Data Science at London School of Economics and Political Science?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.