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University of East Anglia UEA: Economics and Data Science
| Institution | University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Economics |
| Web | https://www.uea.ac.uk |
| admissions@uea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01603 591515 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
Overview
How can data scraped from property websites help reveal what truly drives house prices? How do banks use borrower data to build powerful credit scoring models? Can data science help prevent the next major cyber-attack? These are just a few of the real-world challenges you’ll be equipped to tackle on our MSc in Economics with Data Science.
This course is part of our Academic and Professional Programme – designed for those who have already studied economics and are looking for intensive research-led training in advanced economic theory, econometrics, and data science.
Our dynamic teaching approach blends lectures, workshops, student presentations, group activities, IT lab sessions, and guest lectures from industry and academic experts. You'll benefit from a truly research-led experience, as many of our faculty are actively working at the cutting edge of data science in economics. From day one, you’ll be set up for success with our intensive pre-sessional training, ensuring you’re confident in core areas like calculus, matrix algebra, and STATA—an essential tool in today’s econometrics landscape. Throughout the year, you’ll also receive extensive hands-on training in Python and other essential data science tools, along with guidance on using online data sources to enhance your dissertation and other research.
You’ll dive deep into core areas such as microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, as well as advanced econometrics—both theoretical and applied. But this course isn’t one-size-fits-all. You’ll also have the freedom to shape your learning around your interests and career goals, selecting from a wide range of interesting optional modules aligned with the research strengths of the School of Economics: Finance, Environmental Economics and Data Science. Your dissertation is the capstone of the MSc—an opportunity to apply your skills to a research topic of your choice, with expert guidance. You may also collaborate with external organisations, gaining valuable work-based learning experience and even exploring a potential pathway to PhD study.
Alongside first-class academic training, at UEA, you’ll have access to outstanding extracurricular and sporting opportunities—all set in the historic and lively city of Norwich. The School of Economics is committed to your future, offering tailored career support through employer visits, professional skills workshops, and personalised one-on-one guidance. Whether you aim to become a professional economist in government, industry, or finance, or pursue a PhD, this degree equips you with the skills and confidence to take your next big step.
Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor degree - 2.2 or equivalent in Economics |
| Location | Main Site University of East Anglia Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| England | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12400 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
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 "big data" and "data science". 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’s 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’ll also enjoy the beautiful and historic city of Norwich, where the campus is located.
Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor degree - 2.2 or equivalent in Economics |
| Location | Main Site University of East Anglia Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| England | 11800 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11800 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11800 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11800 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 11800 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university known for its high standard of academic performance across both taught and research postgraduate courses. It is ranked as a UK Top 25 (Complete University Guide 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Mail 2025) institution.
Based in Norwich, in the county of Norfolk, the university has an excellent international reputation for the high quality of its research output. UEA is home to over 17,500 students, of which around 30% are postgraduate students. Our institution also provides a range of support through the Student Support Service, which is dedicated …
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