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Department of Economics, Programme Catalogue 2012/13

THES-APM03: MSc Economics

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS

Mode of attendance: Part-time

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations for students commencing study from 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: not applicable
  • 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
ES50051 Applied econometrics 6 Credits
ES50072 Economic theory & applications 2 6 Credits
ES50073 Research methods in economics & finance 6 Credits

Year 2

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
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
ES50052 Welfare economics and distributive justice 6 Credits
ES50054 International monetary economics 6 Credits
ES50058 Environmental regulation 6 Credits
ZZ50001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
ES50053 Growth theory 6 Credits
ES50057 Development economics 6 Credits
ES50059 Environmental & resource economics 6 Credits
ES50088 Forecasting economic and financial variables 6 Credits
ZZ50005 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units
ES50064 Economics: Masters dissertation 30 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* 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.