Economics MSc - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Economics
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Economics |
| PGCert | Economics |
Professional recognition
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PLC61001 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
| Part-time | PLC61002 | 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
GARFAGNINI Umberto (Economics)
Date of production/revision of spec
25/04/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- Enhance student employability, resilience and resourcefulness, global and cultural capabilities, sustainability awareness, and digital capabilities (the five pillars of the University of Surrey's Curriculum Framework) through a range of appropriate, contemporary, and engaging pedagogical methods
- Engage the whole learner with a transformative curriculum that promotes advanced knowledge and offers ample opportunity to do, create, develop, and self-reflect
- Facilitate effective learning and communication within an open, scholarly environment by fostering knowledge discovery and the creation of personal meaning
- 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
- Promote the capacity for independent study through the completion of an MSc dissertation in economics
- Prepare students for a range of careers in which advanced economics analysis, independent thought, as well as the qualities developed through the application of the curriculum framework, can contribute to self-fulfilment and/or an improvement in social and economic welfare
- Enable better performing students completing the programme to progress to postgraduate research in economics
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the core principles in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Show a systematic understanding of the techniques used in contemporary economic research | K | PGDip, MSc | |
| Establish a critical awareness of current and advanced problems and the methodologies that are most common in economics | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Evidence understanding of different methodologies and an ability to choose amongst these as required in different settings | C | PGDip, MSc | |
| Combine relevant theory and analytical techniques with insightful data analysis to produce convincing explanations of economic phenomena | C | MSc | |
| Comprehend published economic research papers and integrate the implications of published research in own studies | C | PGDip, MSc | |
| Demonstrate high-level problem-solving skills | P | PGDip, MSc | |
| Select appropriate techniques to evaluate policy interventions | P | PGDip, MSc | |
| Communicate the results of independent research in the form of a dissertation | P | MSc | |
| Display general skills, such as literacy, numerical, IT and computing skills | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Exhibit interpersonal skills, such as communication skills | 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
Choose one optional module in semester 2
Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Choose one optional module in semester 2
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 |
| ECOM047 | ADVANCED MACROECONOMICS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ECOM042 | ECONOMETRICS 1 | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ECOM043 | ECONOMETRICS 2 | 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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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.