Economics (Policy Evaluation and Data Analysis) MSc

You will develop skills in applying various techniques that are commonly used to measure causal effects in microeconomics, including models for survival analysis, panel data models, programme evaluation, and decomposition techniques.

The aim of the programme
The programme will help you build on your undergraduate studies to develop advanced capabilities in the discipline with an emphasis on learning how to conduct evidence-based policy analysis. We will prepare you for a range of careers in which advanced economics analysis and independent thought are required, such as in government and business, think-tanks and consulting.

The structure of the programme
The first semester includes an exciting new module Advanced Quantitative Methods in Economics, in addition to the existing modules (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics 1). In the second semester two field modules – Policy Evaluation and Data Analysis and Econometrics 2 – are supplemented by two modules of your choice. The programme also incorporates a Dissertation focusing on policy evaluation for which you will be offered suitable guidance and expert supervision by one of our academics.

A successful expanding school
We’re also adding to our friendly academic team, recruiting new specialist staff to expand our teaching portfolio and to support and guide you in your postgraduate studies. The School’s growth follows our success in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2022, our student satisfaction rate was 87% and the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) in which we broke into the top-10 in the UK.

Once at the University of Surrey, you can expect:

•    a minimum of two hours of weekly face-to-face learning sessions per module (lectures, workshops, tutorials)
•    online access to SurreyLearn (our fantastic virtual learning environment)
•    designated computer labs with access to specialist software to work and learn with your peers
•    a welcoming and vibrant academic community with our students at the heart of everything we do
•    an open-door policy to have easy access to your programme director.

Get in touch
To find out more why not register for one of our upcoming webinars or online events. These events are a great opportunity to find out more about our Economics programmes, speak to academics and current students and learn more about postgraduate life at Surrey.