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Department of Economics, Programme Catalogue 2016/17

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):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30

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.

Across the programme, students must take:
  • ES50073 in either Semester 1 or Semester 2;
  • optional units (including ES50073) totalling 12 credits in each semester.

Semester 1: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50100 Econometric theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50101 Macroeconomic theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50102 Microeconomic theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50073 Research methods in economics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50052 Welfare economics and distributive justice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50054 International monetary economics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50058 Environmental regulation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50074 Financial economics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ZZ50001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50051 Econometric methods 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50094 Advanced economic theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50103 Quantitative methods for economics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50053 Growth theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50059 Environmental & resource economics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50076 Economics of financial institutions 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50077 Incentives & performance 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50078 International monetary policy & institutions 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ES50090 Financial risk management 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ZZ50005 Director of Studies approved unit 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50064 Economics: Masters dissertation 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.