Economics (Graduate Diploma)
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Our Graduate Diploma in Economics fills a critical gap in the market for postgraduate training in economics. If you have an undergraduate degree in another subject area but wish to switch to economics, this specialist conversion course will help you do that - without requiring you to sign up to a full undergraduate degree.
You do not need any prior training in the subject. The Graduate Diploma in Economics will give you a thorough grounding in the fundamental ideas and methods of modern economics, and you will learn to apply economic reasoning to practical problems. Crucially, you will also develop the necessary mathematical and statistical toolkit for studying economics. This rigorous and intensive training, spread over one or two years, will enable you to compete on equal terms with students graduating with undergraduate degrees in economics.
We now also offer the Graduate Diploma in Economics through online study, supported by handouts and video recording of classroom lectures via our online platform, Moodle. The course structure and assessment methods are identical to those for students who take the course face-to-face, with written examinations either in Birkbeck, or, by arrangement, at a wide range of sites throughout the world.
To succeed as an online student, you must be well organised, highly motivated and proactive in tracking the material. Access to your instructors is the main asset we offer, so you should be ready to actively maintain contact with your lecturers and class teachers via email or online.
The Graduate Diploma is an undergraduate-level qualification. Upon completing the programme, a significant proportion of students exit directly to the job market. Other students use this programme as a preparation for an MSc in economics or related disciplines.
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About this course
Graduates can pursue a career in banking and finance, the public sector, industry, and research and analysis. Possible professions include economist, financial risk analyst, statistician, or management consultant. This degree can also be useful in becoming an actuary, Civil Service fast streamer or local government officer.
At least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent, in any discipline.
Evidence of aptitude for mathematical and statistical analysis is advantageous.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
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Subjects
- GCSE Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Quantitative economics
- Economics
- Part Time
- Access
Course programme
You take the following four modules, plus pre-sessional classes in September.
Online students access teaching materials and video recordings of lectures via our online platform, Moodle, and actively maintain contact with lecturers via email or Skype.
COMPULSORY MODULES- Applied Statistics and Econometrics
- Macroeconomics
- Mathematics for Economists
- Microeconomics
Additional information
Part-time home students: £4440 pa
Full-time home students: £8880 pa
Part-time international students: £6460 pa
Full-time international students: £12920 pa
Economics (Graduate Diploma)