The MSc Data Science and Economic Policy is designed for students seeking to combine a solid training in the principles of economic policy and an expertise on data science approaches.
Drawing on SOAS’s world-leading applied research on economic policy, the programme allows students to assess economic policies around the world, develop coding skills, apply economic models and understand how data science techniques can guide policy making.
The programme covers major policy challenges, including the climate crisis, structural transformation, macrofinancial stability, poverty, inequality, corruption, as well as labour market and social protection policies. It offers students a unique opportunity to analyse these challenges both from a qualitative and a quantitative perspective and critically assess how data science is shaping economic policies and socio-economic systems in the 21st century.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
SOAS, University of London
10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,
Camden,
Greater London,
WC1H 0XG, Southern England, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
SOAS, University of London
10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,
Camden,
Greater London,
WC1H 0XG, Southern England, United Kingdom
We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in any discipline that does not incorporate a strong data science component. In addition to degree classification, we take into account other elements of the application such as your supporting statement. References are optional but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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