Economics: Data Science and Policy Master's study programme

Entry requirements

Applicants for the MSc Economics: Data Science and Policy must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a business- or economics-related programme (at least 60 ECTS in economics-related modules) with a minimum grade of 2.5 or better according to the German academic grading scale, and provide proof of their proficiency in English at B2 level . Exclusively , the following proofs are accepted: Cambridge: minimum FCE with grade C; Placement test B2 at Halle University: passed, if offered * ; Native speaker of English: A native speaker is defined as someone who has obtained the university entrance qualification or bachelor's degree or an equivalent educational qualification in one of the following countries and has completed at least the last 2 years of the school or university education there: Australia, Ireland, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA; IELTS: minimum total band score of 6.0; TOEFL ibT: minimum score of 72; UNIcert II * If you wish to participate in the placement test at Halle University, you need to be able to travel to Halle for this purpose: We do not issue invitation letters for visas to take the test. Please also read our FAQ to learn about the advantage of submitting an internationally recognised test score. The above-mentioned accepted proofs of English language proficiency are all recognised as valid for an unlimited period of time. A sound knowledge of mathematics, statistics and experience in using information and communication technologies is strongly recommended. This chapter consists of excerpts roughly translated into English. Only the study and examination regulations are legally binding.