About the course

Our MSc Applied Economics and Data Analysis is run jointly between our Department of Economics and our Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER), which specialises in the analysis of household and labour market data.

　　On our course you will be provided the tools for analysing and implementing some of the models that are present in theory modules. You study data-orientated, applied modules, exploring topics including: Techniques used in the analysis of panel data

　　The specification of models and the tests of their validity, Methods for analysing persistence over time in economic variables

　　The quality of our work is reflected in our stream of publications in high-profile academic journals, including American Economic Review, Econometrica, and Review of Economic Studies.

　　After completing your masters, you may wish to extend your knowledge with a research degree – many Essex graduates decide to stay here for further study.

　　Alternatively, our course also prepares you for employment, recent surveys have shown that higher degree graduates are more likely to obtain jobs at professional or managerial level.

　　You will develop key employability skills including analytical reasoning, mathematical techniques, model building and data analysis.

　　Previous students on this course have gone on to roles such as Data Manager for The Health Foundation, Research and Analytics for Essex County Council and as an Analyst for Gain Theory. More generally, our graduates find employment in roles such as business and financial analysts, management consultants, government officials, and economists for banks and other financial organisations. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (October), 2024	Colchester
Autumn (October), 2025	Colchester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Essex

A degree with an overall 2.2 in a discipline related to economics such as: Economics, Maths, Engineering, Finance, Physics or any other degree with a strong maths component.

　　The Degree should contain some economics components including Macroeconomics, Microeconomics or Econometrics.

　　IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5

　　TOEFL (iBT) - 76 overall with minimum component scores:Listening: 17Reading: 18Writing:17Speaking: 20

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 76.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Essex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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