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Economics MSc – 1 year full-time
Master
In Bath ()
Description
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Type
Master
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Duration
1 Year
Our MSc Economics is a taught master’s degree that offers rigorous training in the main strands of economics:
microeconomics
macroeconomics
econometrics
The course gives you the broad knowledge needed to work as a professional economist or undertake doctoral study.
Alongside the core topics, you will have the chance to delve into areas like financial economics, growth theory and environmental economics.
Developing practical skills to take with you into your career is a fundamental aspect of the course. We will enhance your research abilities throughout the course; particularly during the dissertation you work on over the summer under the supervision of one of our experienced lecturers.
You can choose to conduct your dissertation on an economic area that interests you most, or that is most useful in your career. It’s a chance to apply your newly acquired knowledge to a specific problem or debate.
Our students have previously explored topics as wide-ranging as the effectiveness of tax credit policies to how financial transaction taxes can be used to regulate financial markets.
About this course
By the end of this course you will be able to:
analyse economic and financial data and critically evaluate existing research
understand the key issues surrounding major economic debates and contribute to these
apply economic concepts to specific economic and social policy questions
formulate an original research question and write at an academic level
This course is designed to give you the knowledge and level of skills required to secure work as a professional economist in government, research units or commercial enterprises. It is also suited to if you're wishing to undertake doctoral study.
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
- Financial Training
- Full Time
- Financial
- Developments
- Research
- Research Design
- Programme
- Programme Planning
- Econometric
- Microeconomic
Course programme
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.
Compulsory course units
These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
Semester 1
- Econometric theory
- Macroeconomic theory
- Microeconomic theory
- Research methods in economics
- Plus one optional unit
- Financial econometrics
- Advanced economic theory
- Quantitative methods for economics
- Plus two optional units
- Economics: Masters dissertation
These optional units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
Semester 1
- Financial economics
- Director of Studies approved unit
- Growth theory
- Environmental and resource economics
- Economics of financial institutions
- Incentives and performance
- International monetary policy and institutions
- Financial risk management
- Director of Studies approved unit
Learning
- Lectures
- Online resources
- Practical sessions
- Seminars
- Attendance
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Essay
- Multiple choice examination
- Online assessment
- Oral assessment
- Practical work
- Written examination
Additional information
Overseas deadline 30 June 2020
Economics MSc – 1 year full-time