MSc Economics with Data Science at University of Essex

The MSc Economics with Data Science is a one-year full-time degree taught jointly by the Department of Economics and the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. It builds a grounding in economic theory and combines it with programming and data analysis skills, with applied modules in computational microeconomics, macroeconomics and policy design, microeconometrics and data analysis. Students can study abroad at a partner institution for a dual award (two Masters degrees in two years).

Department: Department of Economics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Dissertation (40 credits), Microeconomics (20), Econometric Methods (20) and Data Science for Economics (20), plus two 20-credit compulsory-with-options modules (e.g. EC964/EC965 and EC969/CF969) and 40 credits of options.

Career pathways

Graduates can progress to a research degree or a professional career; recent Economics and Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Masters graduates have worked at organisations including the Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund.

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