MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for Economics

As AI reshapes the way organisations analyse markets, forecast trends and make policy decisions, economists with strong data and digital skills are in growing demand. This Masters equips you to analyse real-world economic behaviour and transform complex data into clear, actionable insight.

You’ll work hands-on with the technologies shaping the future of business and public policy, including machine learning, data analytics and generative AI. From consumer behaviour and inflation to growth and government policy, you’ll learn how to apply advanced analytical tools to real economic challenges.

The World Economic Forum identifies analytical thinking and AI literacy as two of the most important skills for the future workforce. This course develops both - combining economic expertise with technical capability and practical problem-solving.

Designed for graduates from economics, STEM and other quantitative disciplines, the programme offers a fast-track route into a high-demand field. If you’re new to coding, you’ll build confidence quickly through supportive, hands-on Python workshops - including our popular welcome-week “cup of tea” coding session.

When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent).

Applicants will require a 2:2 Undergraduate honours degree in any subject that includes a numerical component (i.e., statistical analysis, or formal mathematics, or programming in any given language), or equivalent industrial experience.

The programme is designed for graduates from any discipline.