MSc Economics
About the course
This programme is designed to provide a balanced and rigorous training in modern economics theories and techniques at postgraduate level.
The degree concentrates on the core elements of economic theory, macroeconomics and microeconomics, econometrics and research methods.
Modules
The microeconomics and Macroeconomics module will develop your understanding of advanced economic analysis, with more applied versions (A) or more technical/theoretically oriented versions (B)[/bsf-info-box][bsf-info-box icon=”Defaults-check” icon_size=”22″ icon_color=”#000000″ pos=”left” desc_font_color=”#000000″ css_info_box=”.vc_custom_1662917010454{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]Quantitative methods: Econometrics A or quantitative Methods: Econometrics B
Econometrics A covers fundamental econometrics research skills and Econometrics B will supplement the development of these key and fundamental professional skills by looking at more advanced topics.[/bsf-info-box][bsf-info-box icon=”Defaults-check” icon_size=”22″ icon_color=”#000000″ title=”Optional Modules:” pos=”left” desc_font_color=”#000000″ css_info_box=”.vc_custom_1662917646637{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]
- Behavioural Economics
- Labour Economics
- Development Economics
- Health Economics
- Topics in Applied Macroeconomics
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Who is this programme for?
The program is for you if:
Assessment and feedback
Individual written assignments. Students are given formal written feedback on most coursework assignments submitted during the programme. The style and content of this feedback is dependent on the style of assessment.
Entry requirements
Supervision
Your dissertation is a self-directed, core module of independent research and is undertaken with the guidance of a supervisor.