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Economics – (M.Sc.)
University of Leicester
Department of Finance & Economics
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,770 - ≈ € 13,780 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leicester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Leicester
This degree provides a foundation in modern techniques of quantitative economic analysis and econometrics, for graduates with degrees in quantitative economics or science-based subjects, mathematics or statistics. The central feature of the course is its blend of core economic concepts and principles with the modern research methods required for their application. Experience of actual economic research based on time series and social survey data is an integral part of the degree. The degree provides a basis for further research and entry to a ‘fast track’ PhD programme.
Duration and mode of study
One year full-time or two years part-time.
Teaching and assessment methods
Teaching is by a variety of lectures and seminars. Assessment is by written examination, assessed coursework, presentation, and a dissertation. The percentage of the final mark awarded for the continuously assessed component varies across modules. There are eight taught modules examined in January and June followed by a 15,000 word dissertation written over the period July to September.
Contents
Course modules
Core:
* Macroeconomic Theory
* Microeconomic Theory
* Econometric Theory
* Mathematical Methods for Economics
* Game Theory
* Applied Microeconometrics
* Applied Macroeconometrics
* Dissertation
Option modules (one from the following):
* Fixed Income Securities
* Applied Analysis of the Public Sector
* Regulation of Business
* International Money and Finance
* Financial Derivatives
* Financial Econometrics
* Financial Systems and Economic Performance
* Financial Risk Management
* Behavioural Finance
* Corporate Finance
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Students should have an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university with substantial quantitative analysis and economics.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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