MSc Economic Policy and Data Analytics at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

MSc Economic Policy and Data Analytics is an excellent opportunity if you wish to pursue a career requiring state-of-the-art analytical skills to address policy issues that you are passionate about. Data is reshaping the way that policymakers understand, design, implement, and evaluate effective public policy. Translating this increasing amount of data into useful insight requires an understanding of cutting-edge analytical methods, strong technical skills, and strong foundation in economics.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The 12-month programme consists of five compulsory modules and one optional module followed by a dissertation carried out over the summer period upon completion of Semester two. Compulsory modules in semester one include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Applied Econometrics.

Career pathways

Graduates will be well-suited for roles in government, international organisations, think tanks, or research-intensive environments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in Economics or a closely related discipline with a quantitative focus. Students with a 2:2 degree from a quantitative science discipline (e.g.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 31,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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