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Economics and Data Science - MSc

University of Kent

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University of Kent

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Canterbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    06-OCT-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Overview

Studying Economics at postgraduate level gives you the opportunity to advance your knowledge of core macroeconomics and microeconomic theory, alongside econometrics methods and financial econometrics. Learn the theoretical concepts and analytical techniques that will contribute to your understanding of complex contemporary problems. With opportunities to specialise in areas such as financial economics and money and credit.

This course is studied over two years full-time and is co-delivered with Aix Marseille University, leading to a double degree awarded jointly by the two institutions. You receive high-quality training with real-world applications, and have opportunity to pursue an internship in France, building industry connections.

Be part of a university that has a strong research culture and an international reputation for applied microeconomics, quantitative macroeconomics theory and economic development.

What you'll learn

Build on your existing knowledge, abilities and skills by developing a deeper understanding of economic theory, econometric and quantitative techniques and policy applications, whilst choosing modules and areas of interest to specialise in. Youll develop the skills necessary for independent research and application to real world problems.

You spend your second year at Aix Marseille University where you take courses related to Data Science. These include ‘Machine Learning, ‘Programming for Big Data and ‘Duration and Transition Models which are all necessary to meet the growing demand for more specialist needs, such as programming for economic and financial applications and quantitative techniques needed to analyse, in-depth, economic, and financial data.

Your future

A postgraduate degree in the area of economics is a particularly valuable and flexible qualification that can open the door to exciting careers in many professions. Our graduates have gone on to work as economists in international organisations, the financial sector, business, UK and overseas governments, and to further postgraduate training and academic careers at Kent, UK and overseas universities. Recent MSc graduates have gone on to work for companies in the UK such as BNP Paribas, AXA, FactSet and PwC.

Tuition fees

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£ 20,700per year

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

University information

University of Kent

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    52nd

  • Campus address

    University of Kent, Recruitment and Admissions Office, Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    40th out of 117 5

    42nd out of 79 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    131 58%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    43rd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    84th

    43

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    116 51%

    51st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    38th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    46th

    29

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