MSc Economics, AI and Data Science at University of Birmingham

Large datasets are now central to decision-making across industry and the public sector. This has created demand for economists who can carry out credible causal analysis and work fluently with modern data science and machine learning tools. Our MSc Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is designed for students aiming for careers in economic and policy analysis, finance, regulation, research and consulting, or as a pathway to PhD study.

Department: Business and Management  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course comprises of 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit Dissertation. The programme is structured to combine core training in economics with data science and machine-learning methods, culminating in an independent dissertation that applies these tools to an economic, financial or policy problem.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MSc Economics, AI and Data Science are positioned at the forefront of a rapidly evolving job market where economic insight meets computational power. Your unique combination of skills opens doors across multiple sectors.

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