MSc Economics and Data Analytics

Data insights are now a crucial part of the modern economy, influencing decision-making in both industry and government. Join the Economics and Data Analytics programme from University College Dublin.

Quick Facts

Duration 1 year full-time
2 years part-time
Start Date September
Tuition Fee €21,520 per year full-time
€10,760 per year part-time
Location Dublin, Ireland

The significant changes in the economy present opportunities for new research and the need for fresh perspectives on the functioning, design, and regulation of markets. However, the rise of the data-driven economy also presents a challenge to economists, as the traditional tools of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics may not be sufficient to fully grasp and comprehend how the new economy functions.

The MSc in Economics and Data Analytics is a program from University College Dublin designed for those who want to gain the in-demand skills needed in today’s job market. This program, jointly offered by the UCD School of Economics and the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics, combines knowledge of human behavior and decision-making from economics with the latest data analytics techniques, such as Data Programming, Machine Learning, and Bayesian Analysis.

Modules included:

  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Data Programming with R
  • Econometrics

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Career Opportunities

This programme prepares graduates for a wide range of highly in-demand career paths. Data analytics is at the forefront of the modern economy, and by completing the MSc in Economics and Data Analytics, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the competitive job market of today and tomorrow. Graduates from related programmes, such as the MSc in Economics and the MSc in Data Analytics, have gone on to successful careers in industries like tech, finance, and consulting. Others have landed positions at public institutions like central banks, ministries, and research institutes, or continued their studies with PhD programs in economics or statistics.

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UCD is consistently ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, UCD was again named as one of the best universities globally, and was placed 173rd in the world.

UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland with 8,500 international students from 130 different countries. Our network of 288,000 successful and influential alumni can be found in 169 different countries around the world.

The UCD campus is one of the largest urban campuses in Europe and is situated just 5 kilometres from Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Our students enjoy world-class teaching and learning facilities, modern and comfortable student accommodation, state-of-the art sports and fitness amenities, an Olympic sized swimming pool, a cinema, cafes and student centre all on our beautiful, nature-filled campus. 

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