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MRes Economics – Part-time

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    MRes 2 years part-time

Course Description

Gain in-depth knowledge and research skills in economics. Learn about the advanced techniques needed to analyse complex data and draw actionable insights.

Through in-depth training in quantitative research methods, this course will help you gain the essential skills to progress your studies or become a working economics researcher.

Specifically, the course offers you:

  • 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
  • the opportunity to mix with social science researchers from other disciplines (taking associated MRes courses)

You’ll enhance your understanding of the techniques used in the analysis of large-scale economics data and how to effectively present key insights and findings.

Entry Requirements

You should have a bachelor’s Honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.

To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in either economics, business or an appropriate quantitative subject such as engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics.

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Module Details

Year 1

Semester 1

Compulsory units

  • Dissertation
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics

Semester 2

You’ll choose 10 credits of optional units.

Compulsory units

  • Dissertation – Continued

Optional units

  • Advanced economic theory
  • Behavioural economics
  • Economics of banking and financial institutions
  • Economics of politics
  • Environmental and natural resource economics
  • Financial econometrics
  • Introduction to programming and machine learning applications in economics and finance
  • Investment banking
  • Macroeconomic policy and institutions
  • Public policy analysis

Year 2

Semester 1

Compulsory units

  • Dissertation
  • Econometrics

Semester 2

Y2 – You’ll choose 10 credits of optional units. These cannot be the same units you selected in Year 1.

Compulsory units

  • Dissertation – Continued

Optional units

  • Advanced economic theory
  • Behavioural economics
  • Economics of banking and financial institutions
  • Economics of politics
  • Environmental and natural resource economics
  • Financial econometrics
  • Introduction to programming and machine learning applications in economics and finance
  • Investment banking
  • Macroeconomic policy and institutions
  • Public policy analysis

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