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Department of Economics Programme Catalogue 2022/23


THES-AFM12: MSc Applied Economics

Leading to the award of:


Mode of Attendance: Full-time

[Page last updated: 02 August 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-PG
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
 None
DAPS and exit awards:
 THES-AFL12: PG Dip Applied Economics
THES-AFC12: PG Cert Applied Economics
Programme progression requirement:
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
 Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Year 1

Semester 1: Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50112 Applied econometrics 6 Credits
ES50113 Applied macroeconomics 6 Credits
ES50114 Applied microeconomics 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50115 Applied research methods 6 Credits
ES50116 Strategic decision making & games 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Optional Units: Select 5 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50059 Environmental & resource economics 6 Credits
ES50076 Economics of financial institutions 6 Credits
ES50078 International monetary policy & institutions 6 Credits
ES50117 Applied behavioural economics 6 Credits
ES50118 Applied behavioural finance 6 Credits
ES50119 Applied financial economics 6 Credits
ES50120 Economics of politics 6 Credits
ES50121 Experimental economics 6 Credits
ES50122 Financial markets 6 Credits
ES50125 Public policy analysis 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES50064 Economics: Masters dissertation 30 Credits
ES50142 Applied economics: policy brief 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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