Aims: These Units can only be taken together, and form a two semester period of study on a single topic of the student's choice.The aim of the research project units is that students will learn how to design and carry out research on a specific economic question. Students will be building on and developing skills acquired in the second year in EC20046 Research and Presentation Skills. Students on the degree Programme in Economics and Politics may select a topic which relates to political science, but will be encouraged to demonstrate skills of economic and political analysis.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of these Units students should have demonstrated that they can frame a research question and undertake sustained analysis using a range of sources. They will have enhanced many transferable skills valuable in the labour market and be well prepared for study at the Masters level.
Skills:
These units will significantly develop the student's capacity to research a topic in depth using the range of resources available. Transferable skills gained include: ability to work independently to a largely self-structured research agenda, ability to apply received theory, models etc. to a topic of the student's own choice, substantially enhanced knowledge of data sources and econometric application, better presentational skills. The research project gives students an opportunity to bring together and demonstrate the cumulation of 3 or 4 years of study. Students who have undertaken an industrial placement (for example, with the Bank of England, or HM Treasury) will frequently develop research commenced in these institutions.
Content:
The topic will be chosen by the student. Students will work under the regular guidance of their supervisor, submitting the finished project early in the summer term.
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