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Newcastle University: Economics and Data Science
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Newcastle University Business School |
| Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our core modules equip you with the tools to extract valuable insights and drive innovation. You'll learn how to improve data-driven decision-making of individuals, firms and governments. You can tailor your degree with a range of optional modules. You'll apply your learning by completing a dissertation using real data.
With this Master’s degree from Newcastle University, you will have developed the skills necessary to excel as a:
professional economist policy maker academic researcher In addition to the MSc Economics and Data Science, we also offer the following courses for candidates with a substantial background in Economics (undergraduate degree in Economics or equivalent):
MSc Economics MSc Behavioural and Experimental Economics We offer the following course for candidates without a background in Economics:
MSc Economics and Finance
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or international equivalent, in economics or joint honours with a major component of economics. You are expected to have a good standard in mathematics (eg. calculus, matrix algebra, constrained optimisation) and statistics (eg. probability theory, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, simple regressions) achieved at undergraduate level. If you have a 2:1 degree in a related subject that is highly quantitative (eg finance, statistics, operations research, mathematics, engineering) you may be considered with approval from an academic selector. The selector will use the degree syllabus and / or letters of reference as evidence of understanding and suitability. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or international equivalent, in economics or joint honours with a major component of economics. You are expected to have a good standard in mathematics (eg. calculus, matrix algebra, constrained optimisation) and statistics (eg. probability theory, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, simple regressions) achieved at undergraduate level. If you have a 2:1 degree in a related subject that is highly quantitative (eg finance, statistics, operations research, mathematics, engineering) you may be considered with approval from an academic selector. The selector will use the degree syllabus and / or letters of reference as evidence of understanding and suitability. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Newcastle University
Newcastle University is a World Top 140 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) and founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of world-class, research-intensive UK universities.
Committed to excellence, innovation and creativity, it is pioneering solutions that can change the world. Through world-class research it tackles some of the biggest challenges facing society globally, leading in its key strengths of ageing and health, data, cities and place, culture and creative arts, and one planet. The UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessed its research as world-leading with outstanding impact.
Through high quality teaching it educates …
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