入学要求 Requirement:
学术要求:A good Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university.
英语要求:A minimum score of IELTS band 6.5
学费 Tuition Fee:2011/2012 £13,185.00
课程特征 Course Features:
The MSc in Economics is designed as a year 1 training for an economics PhD and included courses in Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Applied Econometrics, Dynamic General Equilibrium and Mathematical Methods in Economics.
Taught courses are assessed by written examinations. The dissertation is assessed by internal and external examiners.
课程内容 Course Content :
Students follow eight core modules in semesters one and two, consisting of three double modules and two single modules.
Semester 1
Advanced Microeconomics 1 - Theory
Advanced Macroeconomics 1
Econometrics
Mathematical and Research Methods in Economics 1
Semester 2
Advanced Microeconomics 2 - Practice
Advanced Macroeconomics 2
Macro-econometric Practice
Mathematical and Research Methods in Economics 2
Students will be required to submit a dissertation of not more than 20,000 words. This gives students a chance to explore a particular topic in depth and provides them with the opportunity to test the applicability of their new learning whilst under close supervision.
评估 Assessment:
The taught component of the programme is examined by both assessed work and university written examinations which are held at the end of each semester. The assessed work would be one of the following: essay, group work project, individual project or class test. Candidates who satisfy the examiners will proceed to the project stage of the programme and prepare for a dissertation.