MSc in Applied Economics and Data Analysis in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

Our MSc in Applied Economics and Data Analysis is a collaborative program offered by the Department of Economics and the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER), which focuses on household and labor market data analysis.
This program equips you with practical tools to examine and apply theoretical models. You'll engage with data-driven modules covering subjects like: Panel data analysis techniques
Model specification and validation testing, Approaches for studying economic variable persistence over time
Our research excellence is demonstrated through consistent publications in prestigious journals such as American Economic Review, Econometrica, and Review of Economic Studies.

Following your master's degree, you might consider advancing your education through doctoral research - many Essex alumni choose to continue their studies here.
The program also effectively prepares you for professional careers, with recent data indicating that postgraduate qualifications increase opportunities for professional and managerial positions.
You'll acquire essential career skills including analytical thinking, mathematical methods, model development, and data interpretation.
Alumni have secured positions including Data Manager at The Health Foundation, Research and Analytics roles at Essex County Council, and Analyst positions at Gain Theory. Our graduates typically find employment as business/financial analysts, management consultants, government professionals, and economists in banking and financial institutions.