MSc Applied Economics and Data Analysis

University of Essex

Postgraduate

In Colchester

£ 10,200 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Duration

    1 Year

About the course
How can different kinds of data inform us on economic issues? On this course you learn how economic data analysis can address practical problems within business, accounting, and development


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
Handling different types of datasets,
Survey methodology and sampling frames, and how to deal with problems of response rates and attrition
We are top 5 in the UK for research, with over 90% of our research rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”

Much of this world-class research is related to policy, and we have particular strengths in the areas of:
Game theory and strategic interactions
Theoretical and applied econometrics
Labour economics
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


Professional accreditation
Our University is one of only 21 ESRC-accredited Doctoral Training Centres in the UK

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Economics
  • Data analysis
  • Financial
  • Financial Training

Course programme

Example structure
Postgraduate study is the chance to take your education to the next level. The combination of compulsory and optional modules means our courses help you develop extensive knowledge in your chosen discipline, whilst providing plenty of freedom to pursue your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are, in many instances, just a selection of those available. Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current postgraduate students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Dissertation
Applications of Data Analysis
Mathematical Methods
Microeconomics
Panel Data Methods
Banking (optional)
Behavioural Economics I: Individual Decision Making (optional)
Behavioural Economics II: Games and Markets (optional)
Computational Agent-Based Macro-Economics, Financial Markets and Policy Design (optional)
Econometric Methods (optional)
Economic Development Theory (optional)
Economics of Financial Markets (optional)
Estimation and Inference in Econometrics (optional)
Game Theory and Applications (optional)
International Finance (optional)
International Trade (optional)
Macroeconomics (optional)
Monetary Economics (optional)
Political Economy (optional)
Theory of Industrial Organisation (optional)
Time Series Econometrics (optional)
Topics in Financial Economics (optional)
Economics of Incentives, Contracts and the Firm (optional)
Teaching
Core components can be combined with optional modules to enable you to gain either in-depth specialisation or a breadth of understanding across several topics
Our postgraduates are encouraged to attend conferences and seminars
Assessment
Each module is assessed with a final examination and a coursework component
Coursework is taken in the form of a term paper or a midterm test
Dissertation
You undertake an individually supervised research project that involves the in-depth study of a specific economic problem or issue
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Additional information

This means that our course can form part of a prestigious 1+3 funding opportunity worth up to £21,575 Our expert staff Study and work alongside some of the most prominent economists of our time Our researchers are at the forefront of their field and have even received MBEs, with students coming from across the globe to study, research or work with us Many of our researchers also provide consultancy services to businesses in London and other major financial centres, helping us to develop research for today's society as well as informing our teaching for the future For a full list of research interests, see our Department’s staff pages Specialist facilities Take advantage of our wide range of learning resources to assist you in your studies: Extensive software for quantitative analysis is available in all computer labs across the university Access a variety of economics databases and multiple copies of textbooks and e-books in the Albert Sloman Library Your future 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 Our graduates find employment in roles such as business and financial analysts, management consultants, government officials, and economists for banks and other financial organisations We also work with the university’s Employability and Careers Centre to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities One Masters not enough for you? We offer a number of postgraduate taught double degrees with our international partners You work for two Masters degrees,...

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