International Economics, Finance and Development MSc - 2020/1
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc International Economics, Finance and Development
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | International Economics, Finance and Development |
| PGCert | International Economics, Finance and Development |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PLC61005 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
| Part-time | PLC61006 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Economics
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Economics
Programme Leader
MANDILARAS Alexandros (Economics)
Date of production/revision of spec
22/01/2022
Educational aims of the programme
- Enable and encourage students to develop their capacity for learning and communication within an open, scholarly, environment
- Develop an appreciation of economics, both as an intellectual discipline and as an important contributor to an understanding of the world in ways which are of practical significance
- Prepare students for a range of careers and other activities in which independent thought and analysis, as well as effective communication, can contribute to an improvement in social and economic welfare
- Provide an opportunity for study from a range of specialist areas of economics
- Enable better performing students completing an MSc programme to progress either to further postgraduate research or to a career as a professional economist
- Provide an opportunity for students to apply and demonstrate a range of skills, including the capacity for independent study, through the completion of a MSc dissertation
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| An advanced understanding of the core principles in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| An understanding of the techniques which have been used in contemporary economic research | K | PGDip, MSc | |
| An ability to select appropriately between alternative analytical techniques and research methodologies which can be used in the evaluation of international and development policy | K | PGDip, MSc | |
| Awareness of current and advanced problems and new insights in international, finance and development economics | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| An ability to investigate complex issues in international, finance and development economics, both in theoretical problems and in practical ones where data may be complicated or unavailable | C | ||
| The skills necessary to comprehend published economic research papers, and to integrate the implications of published research in their own studies | C | ||
| An ability to communicate effectively in prose and numerical form to specialists and non-specialists | P | ||
| The ability to formulate a plan for specific individual research which would further existing knowledge | P | ||
| The ability to communicate the results of independent research in the form of a dissertation | P | ||
| General skills, such as literacy, numerical, IT and computing | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Interpersonal skills, such as communication | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Part-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over two academic years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
N/A
Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECOM020 | MICROECONOMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ECOM033 | THEORY OF FINANCE | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ECOM042 | ECONOMETRICS 1 | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ECOM043 | ECONOMETRICS 2 | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ECOM046 | INTERNATIONAL TRADE | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
Module Selection for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
N/A
Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECOM021 | MACROECONOMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ECOM027 | RESEARCH METHODS | Compulsory | 60 | Year-long |
| ECOM044 | TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ECOM029 | INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND DEVELOPING ECONOMIES | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
N/A
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
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