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Department of Economics Programme Catalogue 2022/23


THXX-APM20: MRes Economics

Leading to the award of:


Maximum course duration: 2 Years


Mode of Attendance: Part-time

[Page last updated: 05 August 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-PG
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
 None
DAPS and exit awards:
 THXX-APL09: PG Dip Research (Economics)
THXX-AFC11: PG Cert Research (Economics)
Programme progression requirement:
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
 Taught credits: 60

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations



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.

Academic Year: Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX50236 Research apprenticeship project 18 Credits

Semester 1: Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50073 Research methods in economics 6 Credits
ES50101 Macroeconomic theory 6 Credits
ES50102 Microeconomic theory 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50100 Econometric theory 6 Credits
Units to be Audited: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students may find it beneficial to audit a unit from this list to help develop the Research apprenticeship project (XX50236). Your selection must have the approval of the relevant unit convenor.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50074 Financial economics 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50094 Advanced economic theory 6 Credits
ES50103 Quantitative methods for economics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50053 Growth theory 6 Credits
ES50061 Financial econometrics 6 Credits
ES50078 International monetary policy & institutions 6 Credits
Units to be Audited: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students may find it beneficial to audit an additional unit from this list to help develop the Research apprenticeship project (XX50236). You may not choose a unit for audit that you have already selected from the previous list.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50053 Growth theory 6 Credits
ES50059 Environmental & resource economics 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX50140 MRes dissertation 30 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.
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