Dissertation in Economics (MA)

Key information

Start date
End date
Duration
Full
Module code
15PECC999
FHEQ Level
7
Credits
60
Department
Department of Economics

Module overview

Objectives and learning outcomes of the module

 

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate their substantial understanding of a key issue, topic or theme relating to economics.
  • Organize their ideas in response to theoretical and empirical material and plan, develop and present a written argument in relation to this.
  • Show their ability to effectively gather, manage, synthesize and employ relevant data in support of their written argument.
  • Demonstrate their capacity to work independently under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
  • Show that they have followed good academic research practice and have achieved a good level of competence in academic writing.

 

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