MSc Dissertation: Economics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON4014 | Economics | 4 | 45 | Summer UK |
- Code
- ECON4014
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 45
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
A period of student research and study designed to allow students to demonstrate familiarity with a particular area of economic theory or policy, or of applied economics or econometrics, and the ability to apply a specific analytical and/or empirical technique.
Target Students
Available for PGT students on Economics degree programmes.
Classes
Supervision sessions.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: Coursework 38 pages
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
The purpose of the Dissertation is for students to demonstrate familiarity with a particular area of economic theory or policy and the ability to apply a specific analytical technique. The Dissertation must include a contribution that is your own (i.e. not just a summary of the ideas of others). In many cases, your contribution will be a piece of empirical analysis, usually a case study or testing a standard model on data you have collected. In some cases, you may undertake a literature survey in which case your contribution would be to bring the literature together in a new way and derive implications or lessons.Learning Outcomes
A Knowledge and understanding. Students should demonstrate:
A4 An advanced knowledge of specialisms in economics, including the current state of research in that field
C Professional and practical skills. Students should be able to:
C1 Understand principles of research design and strategy
D Transferable (key) skills. Students should be able to:
D1 Communicate effectively and clearly in written and/or oral formats
D3 Undertake independent study of an economic subject