MSc Economics

Research Methodology

Begin preliminary preparation for your master’s dissertation or research project.

Quantitative Research Methods

Learn the statistical concepts, including elementary regression, that are useful for reading research papers and working on your own projects. You will work to understand basic econometric methods, undertake econometric analysis at intermediate level, and interpret econometric results produced by others.

Dissertation

Module Convenor: Professor Ken Dark

Produce a significant, in-depth analysis of a relevant topic in modern economics.

Advanced Microeconomic Analysis

Module Convenor: Dr Joo Young Jeon

The module examines topics in microeconomics in an advanced manner incorporating mathematics. Topics will include general equilibrium, welfare, and decision making under risk (expected utility theory), uncertainty (subjective expected utility theory), and over time (discounted utility). Further potential topics may include behavioural aspects of decision making and interactions under asymmetric information.

Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis 

Module Convenor: Dr Alexander Mihailov

This module introduces students to a set of modern analytical and computational topics and methods in macroeconomic theory and policy and the corresponding programming techniques and software, namely Dynare and MATLAB.

Microeconometrics 1

This module provides an introduction to core topics and methods in microeconometrics, while also enabling students to develop their data handling skills using the statistical package Stata.

Please note that all modules are subject to change. Please see our modules disclaimer for more information.

Introduction to Econometric Analysis

Module Convenor: Dr Steven Bosworth

Gain a general understanding of basic econometrics with an emphasis on the interpretation of basic linear regression results and their relevance in economic analysis.

Regulation

Module Convenor: Dr Minyan Zhu

Build a foundation in the economic analysis of competition policy and regulation. You will examine the reasons why governments need competition policy and regulation, how governments intervene in practice and the consequences of such intervention on economic welfare.

The Economics of Financial Markets

Module Convenor: Dr Thi Anh Tho Pham

Understand the underlying economic reasoning behind how asset prices are determined and how portfolio allocation decisions are made.

Advanced International Macroeconomics and Finance

Module Convenor: Dr Alexander Mihailov

Learn the concepts and techniques used in modern analysis of the global economy. You will become familiar with the analytical tools used in the field of international finance, and how these tools can be applied in examining key policy issues.

Development Economics

Module Convenor: Dr Neha Hui

Examine the microeconomic and macroeconomic issues of development, and gain a theoretical and empirical foundation in the economics of developing countries.

Economics of Public Policy

Module Convenor: Professor Giovanni Razzu

Gain key micro- and macro-economic tools used to analyse and evaluate public policies.

Economics of Social Policy

Module Convenor: Dr Simonetta Longhi

Examine the most important social economic policy issues of the day, with an emphasis on how economic analysis can contribute to the solution of domestic and international social problems.

Capstone Project

Module Convenor: Professor Giovanni Razzu

Working in small groups and overseen by one of our academics, you will complete a project on behalf of an external organisation such as a business, government agency, not-for-profit, or non-governmental organisation (NGOs).

Microeconometrics 2

Module Convenor: Dr Sarah Jewell

Consider how to select and apply econometric techniques for research, and develop your econometric software skills using Stata.

Macroeconometrics

Module Convenor: Dr Shixuan Wang

Consider how to select and apply time series techniques for research, and develop your econometric software skills using R.

Economics of Corporate Strategy

Module Convenor: Dr Yutong Li

Examine a number of lessons from theoretical industrial economics that will aid in your understanding of corporate decision-making, including topics such as price-setting, output-setting, investment in productive capacity, advertising and collusive behaviour.

Topics in Business Economics

Module Convenor: Dr Nigel Wadeson

Examine business economics topics such as: the economics of entrepreneurship; theories of the firm; innovation, and advertising. You will be required to read and critically evaluate relevant and notable research works in the field.

Microfinance

Module Convenor: Dr Neha Hui

Critically review the rationale and experience of microfinance services for the rural and urban poor, examine the major players in the financial markets, and identify the financial service needs of poor households, and of micro-entrepreneurs (agricultural and non-agricultural).

Please note that all modules are subject to change. Please see our modules disclaimer for more information.