Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics or another quantitative subject, such as mathematics or computer science. Your course must have included a significant number of mathematical, econometrics and/or statistical units, including advanced options in which top-level marks have been achieved. You should have a solid background in a statistical programming language such as R, Python, Julia or MATLAB.

For applicants with a degree in subjects other than economics, we require experience in economics through study or work experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Study with one of Europe's leading centres for Economics and master an emerging field.

Using different economic theories, you’ll gain an understanding of how data science techniques can inform economic policy. Put the theory into practice from day one and use empirical methods to analyse real-world economic issues and economic policy.

Sharpen up your skills and benefit from comprehensive training in computer programming and statistical models. You’ll also be able to hear first-hand from special guest speakers working in leading organisations in economics and data science, such as the Office for National Statistics, HM Treasury, the Bank of England and private sector companies.

Study exciting topics such as economics, econometrics and finance. You’ll be able to tailor your studies to your own interests with our wide range of optional units, which may include:

Financial Econometrics
Applied Macroeconometrics
Microeconometrics
Healthcare Economics
Economics of Environmental Policy
Labour Economics

The University of Manchester is a leading centre for economics and research-led teaching. Many famous names from the world of economics have worked here, including three Nobel Prize winners. Upon graduating, you’ll have the skills you need for a career as an economic data analyst in government, central banks, the private sector or academia.

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Fees and funding

Both home and international students may benefit from scholarships, merit awards, bursaries and loans available at The University of Manchester.

Home students may be eligible for a postgraduate loan from the government to cover a significant proportion of their tuition fees.
International students may be eligible for a number of international scholarships, such as the Manchester Humanities International Excellence Scholarship, the Global Futures Scholarship, or the GREAT Scholarship.
Both home and international students who have studied at Manchester for their undergraduate degree and achieved a First may be eligible for the Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme of a reduction of £3,000 in tuition fees.

For further information on fees and funding, available scholarships and bursaries, as well as their full eligibility criteria, please visit our funding pages.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: School of Social Sciences
Email: pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk

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