Name: Economics and Data Science (Double Award)
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Studying Economics at postgraduate level gives you the opportunity to advance your knowledge of core macroeconomics and microeconomic theory, alongside econometrics methods and financial econometrics. Learn the theoretical concepts and analytical techniques that will contribute to your understanding of complex contemporary problems. With opportunities to specialise in areas such as labour economics and money and credit.

This course is studied over two years full-time and is co-delivered with Aix Marseille University, leading to a double degree awarded jointly bu the two institutions. You receive high-quality training with real-world applications, and have opportunity to pursue an internship in France, building industry connections.

Be part of a university that has a strong research culture and an international reputation for applied microeconomics, quantitative macroeconomics theory and economic development.

Reasons to study Economics and Data Science at Kent

you'll study among our economics community, with excellent facilities, ideal for teaching analytic tools.

you’ll have access to the excellent research facilities in The Templeman Library

you’ll be part of one of a few courses in the UK to offer specialist training in advanced econometric methods and their application

you’ll develop your ability to apply economic knowledge, analytical tools and skills to a range of national and international problems in the areas of finance, development, agriculture and the environment

you'll learn from inspiring lecturers who advise UK, European and international organisations

What you'll learn

Build on your existing knowledge, abilities and skills by developing a deeper understanding of economic theory, econometric and quantitative techniques and policy applications, whilst choosing modules and areas of interest to specialise in. You’ll develop the skills necessary for independent research and application to real world problems.

You spend your second year at Aix Marseille University where you take courses related to Data Science. These include ‘Machine Learning’, ‘Programming for Big Data’ and ‘Duration and Transition Models’ which are all necessary to meet the growing demand for more specialist needs, such as programming for economic and financial applications and quantitative techniques needed to analyse, in-depth, economic, and financial data.

Economics and Data Science (Double Award)

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