The programme is studied over one year (full-time). The academic year consists of two fifteen week semesters, each containing twelve weeks of teaching. The revision and assessment takes place at the end of each semester. While most summative assessment takes place at the end of the semester, some takes place during the teaching period along with a range of formatively assessed exercises, essays and projects. In addition, after successful completion of exams in Semester Two, students proceed to undertake a dissertation.
Students take 180 credits worth of modules. In Semester One, students take three core compulsory modules in economic theory and financial regulation, totalling 60 credits. In Semester Two, students take one required module totalling 20 credits. In addition, elective modules totalling 40 credits are chosen from the restricted groups offered by the School. Students then proceed to complete a 60-credit dissertation.
On successful completion of the programme, students will obtain:
- Advanced level knowledge of core areas of economics, monetary and financial policy;
- Advanced level knowledge of core quantitative skills and research methods;
- The knowledge and skills to undertake postgraduate research;
- The knowledge and skills to conduct research and write reports;
- The knowledge and skills to gain employment as professional economists or in other careers;