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MSc Economics and Data Science

University of East Anglia

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University of East Anglia

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of East Anglia UEA

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course Overview

If you see yourself as a data scientist solving economic problems, then this flexible MSc in Economics and Data Science is for you. There is currently much excitement surrounding the concepts of 鈥渂ig data鈥� and 鈥渄ata science鈥�. In many different sectors, there is a high and growing demand for skills in these areas. This degree provides some of these skills, along with a thorough grounding in Economics and Econometrics.

The School of Economics will be proactive in providing support to you in shaping and supporting your career aspirations. Alumni and employers regularly visit the School of Economics and provide employability talks, training sessions as well as individual meetings with students, providing you with the chance to enhance your skills and to further improve your employment prospects.

The compulsory component of the degree consists of taught modules in economic theory, advanced econometrics, and data science. Unique to UEA is our focus on the applications of data science techniques to real economic problems, such as how to identify the determinants of house prices, or how a bank can derive a formula that can be used to estimate the credit risk for a loan applicant. The data science modules are taught by faculty members who are active researchers in the area of data science.

We offer specialised structural support to help you negotiate your Master鈥檚 course. This includes compulsory, intensive pre-sessional training before the start of teaching on your course modules. This training incorporates the techniques of calculus and matrix algebra and an introduction to the specialist econometric software STATA that you'll use throughout your MSc Programme. Over the course of the year, we'll also give you extensive training in Data Science tools such as Python, and also in the use of various online data sources that are likely to be useful in your dissertation research.

In addition to receiving first-class academic training, you'll be able to enjoy the wealth of opportunities that UEA offers to cultivate non-academic and sporting interests. You鈥檒l also enjoy the beautiful and historic city of Norwich, where the campus is located.

Application deadline

31 July 2025

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 22,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of East Anglia UEA, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom

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UEA is a highly respected university. It offers a safe environment on the edge of the historic and diverse city of Norwich and beautiful English countryside.
UEA's global student body is well supported from the moment of application, right through to becoming an alumnus, with student satisfaction as a key priority.
Key employers for UEA's international students include Siemens, BDO, HSBC, PwC and Apple.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    36th out of 117 4

    33rd out of 79

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    132 58%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    9th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    99th

    47

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    135 59%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    38th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    29th

    16

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