Economics and Data Analytics

To apply for this course, you should have some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification) and one of the following:

A lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in economics or a related discipline (e.g. finance).

A lower second class (2.2) (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in business, management, politics, law, accounting, psychology, quantitative sociology or financial journalism with a significant economics component (as long as you have sufficient background in microeconomics or mathematics)

A lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline, such as Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or a Natural Science.

All students must also meet the English language requirement for the programme as specified.

Graduates of the MSc Economics and Data Analytics program are well-equipped for diverse career paths. You can pursue roles in economic consulting firms, governmental agencies, financial institutions, and research organisations.

With skills in economic theory, quantitative methods, statistical techniques, and programming, you will be able to excel in conducting economic analysis, policy evaluation, and market research. The ability to leverage data analytics for decision-making ensures you are sought after for roles in data-driven economics, forecasting, and strategic planning across various sectors, driving innovation and informed decision-making.

If you're a national of a recognised majority English-speaking country as defined by the government, or have previously completed a university degree (or equivalent) in one, you will not need to prove your knowledge of English to apply for the course.

Please note that if your country is not defined as majority-English-speaking by the government you will need to demonstrate you meet the English language requirements for the course.

This course requires the equivalent of an IELTS academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.

We will also accept an equivalent score in any of the tests listed under the English language requirements section.

You must have completed the qualification no more than two years prior to the start of the course.

Know that this list is exhaustive and as such we are unable to accept any qualifications or evidence outside of this.

Please note that the scores stated at the link above are lower than those you would need to meet for entry to the course.

Contact the admissions team if you have any questions about qualification equivalencies.

English language programmes

Don't meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.