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Academic Partner

Lancaster University Management School

Cutting-Edge,
Accredited Courses.

Designed for the new data environment. A flexible, online-first approach to advanced econometric training.

  • Fully accredited by Lancaster University
  • Learn around your schedule · 100% online
  • World-class faculty
  • Stackable: PG Certificate of Achievement (20) · PG Certificate (60) · PG Diploma (120) · MSc (180 credits)
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Programme 01

Applied Econometrics

Master advanced statistical methods and causal inference for real-world economic policy and business applications.

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Programme 02

Data Science & Econometrics

Bridging the gap between computational data science and structural economic modelling for complex forecasting.

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Admissions Open

January 2027 Intake

Accredited, validated and independently ranked

Lancaster University Management SchoolComplete University Guide League Tables 2026 — 10th for overall performanceQS Stars rated excellentInternational Institute of Forecasters

Selected organisations from where our students have joined our programmes

The World BankSantanderForeign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeNational GridBank of KoreaUniversity of London
Academic Framework

Why study with Timberlake?

[01]

Fully Accredited by Lancaster University

Qualifications are directly conferred and fully accredited by Lancaster University.

[02]

Buildable Pathway

Stack modular certificates (20 credits core modules, 10 credits elective modules and 40 credits dissertation) progressively towards a full MSc degree.

[03]

Flexible Schedule

Engineered for working professionals to maintain employment while enhancing and certifying both experience and knowledge.

[04]

World-Class Faculty

Learn from leading, internationally recognised academics and experienced practitioners that make up our faculty.

Active Streams

Accreditations

Stackable Pathway
Micro-Credentials / Build-Your-Own Postgraduate

A stackable qualification, earned over 2 or 3 years.

Start with a single short course. Each credential you complete stacks toward the next, all the way through to a full MSc — at your pace, with no need to commit up-front.

100% OnlineWorld-Class FacultyFlexible, 4 Entry Points
  1. STAGE 0120 credits

    PG Certificate of Achievement

    Single-module entry point. Test the water with one focused Core module or two Elective modules.

  2. STAGE 0260 credits

    PG Certificate

    A recognised postgraduate qualification, completed part-time.

  3. STAGE 03120 credits

    PG Diploma

    Deeper specialisation, two-thirds of the way to the full master's award.

  4. STAGE 04180 credits

    MSc

    Complete 180 credits, with or without a dissertation, and receive your Masters degree from Lancaster University.

Stackable Pathway

Applied Econometrics

Cost Tiers

PG Certificate of Achievement
£1,778.001 Year20 Credits
PG Certificate
£5,333.001 Year60 Credits
PG Diploma
£10,667.003 years120 Credits
MSc
£16,000.003 years180 Credits

Duration

Up to 3 years

Awarding Body

Lancaster University

Entry Points

JanuaryAprilJulyOctober

Four intakes every year — start when it suits you and study flexibly around work and family.

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Stackable Pathway

Data Science & Econometrics

Cost Tiers

PG Certificate of Achievement
£1,778.001 Year20 Credits
PG Certificate
£5,333.001 Year60 Credits
PG Diploma
£10,667.003 years120 Credits
MSc
£16,000.003 years180 Credits

Duration

Up to 3 years

Awarding Body

Lancaster University

Entry Points

JanuaryAprilJulyOctober

Four intakes every year — start when it suits you and study flexibly around work and family.

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07 — Voices

The student experience.

How global professionals navigate our technical curriculum to expand their analytical and leadership capacity.

“The Timberlake/Lancaster MSc in Applied Econometrics delivered exactly what I was looking for. The structure is flexible, modular, and professionally relevant — I could focus on time series and forecasting while exploring machine learning and Monte Carlo simulation. The calibre of instruction was exceptional.”

Shareef N. Hasan, Economist

“The programme has exceeded my expectations. It has given me an understanding of the relevant econometric theory, along with the necessary decision-making and programming skills to implement econometric analysis effectively.”

Ed Snape, Academic, Hong Kong Baptist University

“I am very pleased with the MSc programme. The lecturers are outstanding, the course materials are excellent, and the online, flexible delivery has been key to my participation — it is the only way I can take an MSc programme.”

Rosanna Fernández-Castro, Senior Economic Analyst at the Central Bank of Uruguay
Expert Instruction

Faculty highlight.

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Prof. Sébastien Laurent

Prof. Sébastien Laurent

Co-Course Director

AIX-MARSEILLE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

Dr. Stefano Soccorsi

Dr. Stefano Soccorsi

Co-Course Director

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

Prof. Lorenzo Trapani

Prof. Lorenzo Trapani

Professor or Econometrics.  Core Module Leader

UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA & UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Admissions Open · 2027 Intake

Sharpen the way you think with data.

Submit your application early to secure a place in the next cohort and an invitation to the upcoming Virtual Open Day.

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