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Local and Regional Economic Development – (M.Sc.)
University of Dundee
School of the Environment
| Location: | Dundee / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | January, May, September |
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Location of University of Dundee
This programme offers a postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and MSc degree in Local and Regional Economic Development. All modules are provided by distance learning and the programme is run jointly by the Universities of Dundee, Coventry and Sheffield Hallam. Teaching follows a modular framework, enabling each student to progress at her or his own pace through the system.
Three "core" modules provide a PG Certificate; three further modules provide the Diploma and a dissertation added to the six modules leads to a Master of Science degree. If you complete the full MSc you will be able to graduate from the University of Dundee. This modular approach has also allowed each of the participating universities to concentrate on its own special strengths, which gives the EDDLC scheme an additional advantage over courses based at a single institution.
Aims of the Programme:
To develop awareness, understanding and skills in Local and Regional Economic Development.
Contents
The details of the modules comprising each award are given below.
The Certificate level consist of three core modules:
- Module A. Theory, Dynamics and Processes:
Enabling students to understand relationships, their impact on dynamics of economic development, theory and techniques used in analysis.
- Module B. Structures, Organisations and Strategies:
Providing insight into the context for economic development and a basis for critical understanding and assessment of the structure and organisation of policy frameworks and management systems.
- Module C. Operational Practice in Economic Development:
Examining how programmes and projects are implemented, and the goal of the creation of local prosperity achieved through the initiation and management of activities that lead to employment, wealth and economic competitiveness.
The Diploma level consist of three modules (Modules L, K and either D or E):
- Module L. Applied Research Methods and Management for Local and Regional Economic Development (Sheffield Hallam University):
Developing a basic understanding of the design and management of empirical research for answering social science and policy research questions it then covers how to critically evaluate the tendering of research projects, and the ensuing products. This element will form the basis of the assessment.
Students will carry out pieces of independent research on a specific policy research contract tender. This element will form the basis of the assessment via a piece of applied research (3,500-4,000 words).
- Module K. Development, Appraisal and Impact analysis (Sheffield Hallam University):
A combination of understanding the 'big picture' for property development; private property investment analysis, and a critical analysis of the theory and practice of economic impact analysis
Students will select a project in their workplace environment and apply a similar process to that undertaken in the module workshop, which will then be used for assessment.- Module D. Labour Market Analysis and Policies (University of Dundee):
Designed for those who may be involved in the delivery or assessment of policies and programmes to improve the operation of local or regional labour markets, it will also assist those who wish to explore such labour market issues.
Assessment will be by two written assignments of 3000 words each, each counting as 50% towards the overall mark.- Module E. Working with Communities (Coventry University):
This provides opportunities for those currently working with local communities or who are able to access and investigate closely an example of significant community activity. It involves reflection on current practice and issues raised in the light of the literature on communities and their social, economic, environmental and political development.
Two one-day workshops will be held in Coventry, at the start and end of the module. An important element will be the interaction between students in differing locations and with differing problems, providing learning opportunities for the whole group.
Assessment will be by coursework only and will consist of a reflective paper of 4,000 words supported by a diary of the students working with communities undertaken during the module.
The MSc level consists of one 15,000 word dissertation.
Methods of Assessment:
Certificate modules are assessed 50% on assignments and 50% on examination. Diploma modules are assessed 100% on assignments, as is the MSc dissertation.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
An appropriate university degree or relevant work experience.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
Accreditation
Professional Accreditation: Diploma award confers eligibility for full membership of the IED (Institute of Economic Development)
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