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Programme code | 9ECON006T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Francesco Giovannoni
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Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
School/department | School of Economics, Finance and Management |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
The Department of Economics aims to provide excellence in teaching and learning within a stimulating research environment.
The programme aims to provide students with the body of knowledge and skills that are expected of a professional economist, either one who is going on to do independent research for a PhD or one who is going to work as an economist.
Graduates should be in a position to read and assess the current literature in any main field in economics and form independent, informed judgements about it.
Students should be able to plan and embark on a programme of independent research (under appropriate supervision) and to make an informed choice of the appropriate theoretical models and econometric models for empirical work.
The programme will provide students with a sound basis for their future career not only in economics, but also in a wide range of fields including: finance, business management, public service or teaching.
Students will also develop a range of transferable skills that will be of value in employment.
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
For a postgraduate Certificate, students are required to complete the first term taught units in the programme. The structure of the degree programme has been designed to engage the student in a cumulative process of developing skills and knowledge through a sequence of complementary stages. In the first term, all Certificate, Diploma and Masters students develop foundational knowledge and understanding of the main subfields of Economics and their methodology; they develop general intellectual skills and attributes necessary for that knowledge and understanding; and are required to develop several practical skills. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
For a postgraduate Diploma, students are required to complete all the taught units in the programme. In the second term, all Diploma and Masters students acquire a deeper knowledge and understanding of the main subfields of Economics and their methodology. These units explore more specialised topics that nevertheless build on the material learned in the first term. The intellectual and practical skills learned in the first term are also developed, applied and extended. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
The dissertation acts as the culmination of the student's progress through the degree programme, as she/he applies the appropriate technical, methodological and intellectual skills that have been developed to a piece of applied research devised in consultation and supervised by a staff advisor and located clearly within Economics or Economic Policy. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
The MSc programmes are closely linked. Each provides a rigorous training to a level appropriate for someone starting to do research for a PhD or starting a job in a relevant area. The MSc programme lasts 12 months, from October to September. It consists of taught units examined in May/June, followed by a dissertation, which has to be completed by the end of September.
The Department welcomes applications from mature candidates and from candidates from non-traditional backgrounds. The Department also welcomes a growing number of international students from Europe, Asia and the USA who add a stimulating international dimension to the life of the Department.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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All students must take the following mandatory units: | ||||
Microeconomics | ECONM1010 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Macroeconomics | ECONM1011 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Econometrics | ECONM1022 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Applied Economics | ECONM1008 | 15 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Dissertation (MSc Economics + Economics Pathways) | EFIMM0080 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Students then choose one of the following pathways: | ||||
Students choosing the Economics (Macroeconomics) pathway must take: | ||||
Further Macroeconomics | EFIMM0039 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Plus three units from: | ||||
Further Econometrics | EFIMM0040 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Banking | EFIMM0006 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Derivatives | ECONM3017 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Behavioural Finance | EFIMM0016 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Students choosing the Economics (Microeconomics) pathway must take four units from: | ||||
Labour Economics | EFIMM0041 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Health Economics | EFIMM0038 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Economics of Education | EFIMM0042 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Development Economics | ECONM0003 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Further Econometrics | EFIMM0040 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Banking | EFIMM0006 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Students choosing the Economics (Economic Policy) pathway must take: | ||||
Policy Experiments | EFIMM0037 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Programme Evaluation | ECONM0002 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Plus two units from: | ||||
Labour Economics | EFIMM0041 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Health Economics | EFIMM0038 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Economics of Education | EFIMM0042 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Development Economics | ECONM0003 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Students choosing the Economics pathway must take four units from: | ||||
Further Macroeconomics | EFIMM0039 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Further Econometrics | EFIMM0040 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Banking | EFIMM0006 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Derivatives | ECONM3017 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Behavioural Finance | EFIMM0016 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Labour Economics | EFIMM0041 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Health Economics | EFIMM0038 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Economics of Education | EFIMM0042 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Development Economics | ECONM0003 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Policy Experiments | EFIMM0037 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
Programme Evaluation | ECONM0002 | 15 | Optional | TB-2 |
MSc Economics | 180 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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