Course summary
With the emergence of data science and its successful application in many fields, there is growing interest in both the public and private sectors to explore what new insights these methods can offer on issues in economics, econometrics and finance. For governments and central banks, there is particular interest in how data science techniques can inform the formulation and evaluation of economic policy. This programme offers a comprehensive training in the use of data science methods to analyse economic issues, covering theories, methods and applications to real world problems. The programme is designed to prepare students for employment as economic data analysts in government, central banks or the private sector. 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. Graduate students from across the globe come here to study economics, attracted by our first-class postgraduate training and supervision in the core and specialist areas of economics.
Entry requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics or another quantitative subject, such as mathematics, physics or computer science. This training must include a significant number of mathematical, econometrics and/or statistical courses, including advanced options in which top-level marks have been achieved, and 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, a significant exposure to economics courses is required. When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.
Sponsorship information
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 .
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL