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Economics MRes – 2 years part-time

University of Bath

Master

In Bath ()

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    2 Years

This course is designed to provide high-quality training to potential doctoral students. Studying for an MRes-type qualification before starting your PhD will give you experience of a broad range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and enable you to develop a more in-depth research proposal.

It's also suitable if you need research skills in your planned or current profession. We've increasingly seen a greater need to collect, collate and analyse performance data in a variety of public and private sector organisations and, as a stand-alone qualification, our course will provide social science research training.

About this course

a combination of the academic study of key theoretical and quantitative economics with the development of research and writing skills
a critical evaluation of current and applied economics research
an ability to evaluate and contribute to economic debates
an ideal preparation for would-be researchers in economics in general and for those wishing to proceed to a PhD in economics
the opportunity to mix with social science researchers from other disciplines (taking associated MRes courses) – recognising the increasing importance of interdisciplinary research

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

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Subjects

  • Economics
  • Part Time
  • Programmes
  • Requirements
  • Compulsory
  • Knowledge
  • Agreement
  • Economics Science
  • Research
  • Research methods
  • Research design and statistics Professional

Course programme

Course structure

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Units

Part-time students will typically take either two or three units in each semester, aiming to complete 30 credits in each year. We’ll encourage you to complete as many compulsory units as possible in the first year of studies, to enhance your 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.

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Semester 1
  • Research methods in economics
  • Macroeconomic theory
  • Microeconomic theory
  • Short research apprenticeship project (MRes)
  • Econometric theory
Semester 2
  • Long research apprenticeship project (MRes)
  • Advanced economic theory
  • Quantitative methods for economics
  • Plus one optional unit
Summer
  • Economics: Masters dissertation
Optional course units

These optional units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
  • Financial econometrics
  • Growth theory
  • Financial econometrics
  • International monetary policy and institutions
  • Director of Studies approved unit
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Lectures
  • Online resources
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Attendance
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Online assessment
  • Oral assessment
  • Practical work
  • Written examination

Additional information

UK/EU application deadline 31 August 2020

Overseas deadline 30 June 2020

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