Cambridge Launches MPhil in Economics and Data Science: Curriculum and Application Overview

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CheersYou（清柚教育） brings you news about the new MPhil in Economics and Data Science at the University of Cambridge for 2024. The program deeply integrates economics with data science, offering full-time (9 months) and part-time (21 months) options. The curriculum consists of seven core modules and two optional modules, sharing some courses with the Department of Physics and planning future collaborations with the Judge Business School and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, equipping students for the era of big data.

Admissions requirements are high and restrictive: applicants need excellent undergraduate grades, meeting language scores, and must submit GRE scores. Notably, Cambridge's Faculty of Economics limits applications—students may apply to only one master's program. Graduates will enjoy broad career prospects in data analysis and related fields, making the program ideal for outstanding students pursuing careers in finance, technology, or academia.

As a top G5 institution, the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Economics has launched a new MPhil in Economics and Data Science research-oriented master's program, expected to welcome its first cohort in October 2024.

Today, CheersYou（清柚教育） brings you the latest news on this program!

Program Introduction

Cambridge's new interdisciplinary MPhil in Economics and Data Science aims to extend economists' expertise into data science. Given the exponential growth in data availability and the consequent rise in academic and employment opportunities, the curriculum, tailored to processing and interpreting large-scale data, will meet the needs of certain students.

The course is offered full-time and part-time through face-to-face teaching. *Cambridge Faculty of Economics master's application limit: you may apply to only one program among the many offered.

Program Duration

9 months (full-time), 21 months (part-time)

Curriculum

This research-oriented master's degree consists of seven core modules and two optional modules.
It will share some modules with the Department of Physics’ MPhil in Data Intensive Science program.
Plans are underway to expand collaboration with the Judge Business School and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering once the program is up and running.

Admissions Requirements

Faculty Application Deadlines

Academic and Experience Requirements

Applicants from UK universities: a bachelor's degree with at least a high 2:1 (average mark over 68%).
Applicants from North American institutions: a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.6 out of 4 or equivalent.
Applicants from other education systems: a bachelor's degree (or national equivalent) with the applicant ranking in the top 10% of their reference group.

English Language Requirements

Minimum TOEFL score - 110 (no subscore below 25)

Minimum IELTS score - 7.5 (no subscore below 7.0)

Application Materials (refer to the Faculty of Economics' general requirements)

Two academic references
Proof of qualifications
Personal Statement
Transcripts
CV/Résumé
Proof of English proficiency
Details of previous study
GRE scores *GMAT not accepted
Career goals

Career Prospects

Cambridge's MPhil in Economics and Data Science will support students in developing career paths in a world where data availability is growing but the ability to analyze it remains limited.

Graduates will not only pursue careers directly in data analysis but also cultivate and enhance the ability to communicate with data analysis experts or teams.

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