MSc Economics (Econometrics and Big Data) at University of Surrey

Get ahead in the data-driven world of finance with this masters programme. It'll equip you to excel in handling complex datasets and apply machine-learning and econometric techniques that central banks, businesses and finance companies use to identify trends and extract value.

Department: Economics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MSc Economics (Econometrics and Big Data) covers the core areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics in which you will develop a systematic understanding to position yourself at the forefront of the discipline. As well as acquiring outstanding theoretical knowledge, you will also learn how to use machine-learning methods for data reduction and prediction, and apply econometric techniques suited to large datasets. Choice is built into the second semester where you can further shape your programme of study by selecting two modules to suit your strengths, preferences and/or career aspirations. Core modules include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics 1, Advanced Quantitative Methods in Economics, Machine Learning Methods and Big Data, Econometrics 2, Research Methods.

Career pathways

The MSc Economics (Econometrics and Big Data) programme was launched in 2023. Others have gone on to study towards PhDs at the University of Surrey and in other top schools.

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