In the coming years we will see major changes in the world of work.  One of these changes will be a huge increase in demand for data scientists.  This MSc will prepare you for a career as a data scientist so that you can help meet this change in demand.   

In this MSc, there is a focus on particular types of application: data science techniques are combined with the area of Behavioural Economics, in which the School of Economics at UEA has a world-class reputation. 

Having completed this MSc, your Employability prospects will be strong.  Policy-makers in government are increasingly turning to behavioural economics for insights into decision-making behaviour, insights that inform our understanding of how individuals, groups and markets operate.   Private Sector organisations specialising in Behavioural Economics research are also a growing phenomenon.     

You could also take your skills into banking and finance, healthcare, regulation, human resources or executive management.  You could also progress to PhD study. 

Upon completing this MSc, you will be ready to pursue a career in a government or private-sector organisation that specialises in Behavioural Economics.  You will also be well-qualified to pursue a career as a data scientist. 

You could alternatively take your skills into banking and finance, healthcare, regulation, human resources or executive management.  And of course, you could progress to PhD study. 

CAREER DESTINATIONS

• Government agencies 

• Private Sector Consultancies 

• Healthcare consultancies 

• PhD study