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Overview
- Builds on students’ previous studies of economics, providing an in-depth knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics both theoretical and applied. Students have the possibility of taking options in the fields of development, public sector and environmental economics.
- Provides a foundation for those wishing to pursue a PhD.
The unique structure comprising micro-based units delivered in the 1st semester and macro-based units delivered in the 2nd semester enables:
- separate start dates in October and February each year
- separate PG Cert Microeconomics and PG Cert Macroeconomics (semester 1 and 2 respectively).
Core subjects: Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; Econometrics (cross section, panel data and time series); Growth Theory; Welfare Economics and Distributive Justice; International Monetary Economics.
Options: Public Economics; Development Economics; Transition Economics; Environmental Economics (Regulation, Valuation and Resource).
The final third of the programme comprises a dissertation.
Fees in 2008-9
FT MSc H £4852 O £10300
PT MSc H £2426 O £5150
FT PG Diploma H £3240 O £6880
PT PG Diploma H £1620 O £3440
FT PG Cert H £1620 O £3440