MSc Data Analytics for Economics & Finance at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A multi-disciplinary programme preparing students for data-driven careers in economics and finance and serving as a foundation for PhD study. It is jointly delivered by the Adam Smith Business School and the School of Computing Science, with advanced training in time series analysis, panel data econometrics and Bayesian inference.

Department: Adam Smith Business School and School of Computing Science | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Pre-sessional courses (Computational Statistics and Data Analytics; Econometrics and Statistics Review), core courses Applied Time Series and Forecasting and Bayesian Data Analysis, optional courses such as Applied Computational Finance, Asset Pricing: Theory and Empirics, Deep Learning and Text as Data, and a summer dissertation.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for work in data-rigorous professions in economics and finance, and for PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Computing Science or another subject with a quantitative focus. Applicants with a limited quantitative background are directed to the MSc Business Analytics. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (other accepted tests listed by the University; IELTS General Training not accepted). International students below the required academic level can consider pre-Masters courses at Glasgow International College. International and EU applicants apply in rounds for September 2027 entry (Round 1: 1 October to 5 November 2026; final Round 6: 14 May to 8 July 2027); UK applicants: 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (Home and rUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International and EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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