The Academic Bachelors

Academic Direction: London School of Economics

DESCRIPTION

This degree has been designed by a world leading institution in the field of economics and political science as business decisions are more and more driven by data. Data science has become a core skill and meets a rapidly growing demand. It prepares you for postgraduate opportunities and rewarding careers in data science, analytics and other growing fields.

• Conduct data analysis and draw actional conclusions from computer output.
• Use complex mathematical and statistical models to tackle real-world problems.
• Navigate the intersection of business, management and data."

Head of BSc in Data Sciences and Business Analytics: Dr. Sara Santos

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Academic Direction: London School of Economics

DESCRIPTION

Economics is an excellent first step towards top masters in economics or business and a great preparation for a more and more data driven workplace. Developed by a world-leading institution in the field of economics and political science, this degree will give you a thorough grounding in the principles of economics and the functioning of an economy. You will:

• Be able to pursue a career as an economist in academia, industry, finance or government.
• Study questions ranging from how much of its income a household chooses to save and what goods it chooses to buy, to how all the households and businesses in the country interact to determine national output.
• Learn an approach to a logical analysis of social and individual decision making.

Head of BSc in Economics: Tatyana Zhuravleva

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Academic Direction: London School of Economics

DESCRIPTION

This interdisciplinary programme is an exciting intellectual journey that will offer you the widest range of opportunities whether you wish to work in business or government. Designed by a world-leading institution in the field of economics and political science, this degree will give you an understanding of economics and politics in the wider context of the social sciences. Learn how to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in applying economic reasoning to the analysis of a wide range of policy issues, and gain a detailed and critical understanding of the main theoretical debates in the field of economics and politics. You will:

Study a rigorous and challenging programme in the fields of economics and politics.
Gain an understanding of economics and politics in the wider context of the social sciences.
Apply economic reasoning to the analysis of a wide range of policy issues.
Gain a critical understanding of the main theoretical debates in the field of economics and politics.

Head of BSc in Politics: Marina Pérez de Arcos

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Academic Direction: London School of Economics

DESCRIPTION

If you want to prepare for a career in government or international roles in a corporate organisation or NGO, this interdisciplinary degree is a perfect match. Developed by a world-leading institution in the field of economics and political science, this degree will help you understand key issues facing the international community, such as the causes of war and globalisation. You will gain knowledge and understanding of how political power is distributed and organised within the state and between states. You will:

Combine a study of politics and international relations, or go on to postgraduate study in this area.

Understand how political power is distributed and organised within and between states.

Consider some of the key issues facing the international community such as the causes of war and globalisation.

Head of BSc in International Relations: Ruairidh Brown

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Academic Direction: King's College

DESCRIPTION

Psychology is the driving science behind most digital applications and generates a growing interest from recruiters. Designed by King’s College, this degree will provide you with a contemporary approach to the study of the human mind. You will gain a thorough understanding of human behaviour and learn to apply psychological science to a variety of contemporary and social challenges. There is an emphasis on quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistical analysis with content enriched by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. With academic direction from King's College, you will:

Demonstrate a sound understanding of all the main areas of psychology;

Demonstrate the ability to exercise critical judgement in the evaluation of research in the field;

Apply a critical understanding of essential concepts, principles and research in psychology,
and critically evaluate the results, in the context of loosely defined scenarios, using structured
arguments based in empirical evidence;

Demonstrate the ability to produce a substantial piece of original or empirical research work
including, for example, study design, data collection, analysis and reporting.

Head of BSc in Psychology: Gemma Gordon

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