Economics (Econometrics and Big Data) MSc

Key highlights

• Develops skills in handling and analysing complex datasets
• Applies machine-learning techniques to economic and financial data
• Teaches econometric methods used by central banks and finance companies
• Focuses on identifying trends and extracting value from data

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Discounts for Surrey Graduates

  As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.

  Up to 20% of fees

• Early Payment Discount

  The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.

  Up to £2,000

• ICAEW Foundation Bursary

  The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.

  Up to £5,000

• International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS

  The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.

  Up to 20% of fees

• International Excellence Award (Postgraduate)

  This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.

  Up to £5,000

• ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program

  Contributing to the development of future aviation professionals by providing funds and avenues for students with a keen interest in commercial aviation.

• Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship

  This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

• Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship

  This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

• Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship

  This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.

• Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship

  This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

• Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship

  This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

• Surrey MBA Women in Leadership

  This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.

Careers this course leads to

• Econometrician
• Data scientist
• Economist
• Quantitative analyst
• Financial data analyst
• Central bank economic analyst

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Surrey, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.