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    Economics and Data Science

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    Cambridge, GBMPhilIn-person9 months
    £51,265.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    £85.00
    App fee

    Economics and Data Science at University of Cambridge is a 9-month, in-person MPhil program based in Cambridge, GB. Tuition is £51,265.

    About the program

    The program provides training in economic theory, applied economic research, and data science techniques including machine learning, data visualization, and cloud computing for economic analysis and decision-making. Students complete compulsory and optional modules plus a 10,000-word dissertation.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min will not normally consider admitting a student whose score registers below the 90th percentile in the Quantitative Reasoning section and below the 50th percentile in the Analytical Writing section
    Q 166
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Total 110 (Listening 25, Writing 25, Reading 25, Speaking 25)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Total 7.5 (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 7.0, Speaking 7.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Economics and Data Science at University of Cambridge cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economics and Data Science at University of Cambridge is £51,265.
    Is Economics and Data Science at University of Cambridge online or in-person?
    Economics and Data Science at University of Cambridge is offered in-person.
    How long does Economics and Data Science at University of Cambridge take to complete?
    Economics and Data Science at University of Cambridge is structured around 9 months.
    What GPA is required for Economics and Data Science at University of Cambridge?
    Per the program's published guidance: high 2:1 (average grade over 68%)
    What work-permit options follow Economics and Data Science at University of Cambridge?
    Post-completion work rights for Economics and Data Science at University of Cambridge: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)