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Department of Economics, Programme Catalogue 2011/12

THES-APM04: MSc Economics (Development)

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS (DEVELOPMENT)

Mode of attendance: Part-time

Click here for further information NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations for students commencing study in 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs): PG Diploma; PG Certificate
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: 40%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30

Year 1

Part-time students will typically take either two or three units in each semester, aiming to complete 30 credits in the first year and 30 in the second year. Preference is given to completing as many of the compulsory units in the first year of studies (so as to provide the core knowledge). Optional units along with any remaining compulsory units are taken in the second year. However the actual balance will be flexible subject to agreement by the Director of Studies.

Semester 1: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information
ES50060 Econometrics for economics & finance 6 Credits
ES50071 Economic theory & applications 1 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
ES50057 Development economics 6 Credits
ES50072 Economic theory & applications 2 6 Credits
ES50073 Research methods in economics & finance 6 Credits

Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR assessment regulations:
  • This year of this programme of study does not currently fall within the NFAAR

Part-time students will typically take either two or three units in each semester, aiming to complete 30 credits in the first year and 30 in the second year. Preference is given to completing as many of the compulsory units in the first year of studies (so as to provide the core knowledge). Optional units along with any remaining compulsory units are taken in the second year. However the actual balance will be flexible subject to agreement by the Director of Studies.

Semester 1

Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
ES50052 Welfare economics and distributive justice 6 Credits
ES50056 Transition economics 6 Credits
ES50058 Environmental regulation 6 Credits
SP50217 Sociology & social anthropology of development 6 Credits
SP50218 Policy & politics of developing countries 6 Credits
SP50249 Advanced policy analysis 6 Credits
SP50254 Foundations of international development 6 Credits
ZZ50001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Semester 2

Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
Students may select a maximum of 1 regional specialism unit (SP50235/SP50236/SP50237).
ES50051 Applied econometrics 6 Credits
ES50053 Growth theory 6 Credits
ES50059 Environmental valuation & resource economics 6 Credits
SP40215 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
SP50220 Management of development (MID) 6 Credits
SP50225 Globalisation 2: political economy of globalisation 6 Credits
SP50226 World politics: conflict, security & development 6 Credits
SP50227 Sustainable development livelihoods and wellbeing 6 Credits
SP50235 South Asia regional research specialism 6 Credits
SP50236 Africa regional research specialism 6 Credits
SP50237 Latin America regional research specialism 6 Credits
ZZ50005 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Dissertation Period

Compulsory Units
ES50064 Economics: Masters dissertation 30 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2011/12 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2012/13 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2011/12.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.