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Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year

MSc Economics: Behavioural Insights

1. Programme Details

Programme nameMSc Economics: Behavioural Insights Programme codePTS1SBESBE47
Study mode(s) Academic year2024/5
Campus(es)Streatham (·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ)
NQF Level of the Final Award7 (Masters)

2. Description of the Programme

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

4. Programme Structure

5. Programme Modules

The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.

Stage 1


Compulsory Modules

Choose 150 credits of compulsory modules

CodeModule Credits Non-condonable?
BEEM101 Microeconomics 15No
BEEM011 Applied Econometrics 1 15No
BEEM157 Behavioural Finance 15No
BEEM103 Optimisation Techniques for Economists 15No
BEEM125 Experimental and Behavioural Economics 15No
BEEM163 Research in Practice: Study Design 15No
BEEM115 Research Design and Dissertation 60No

Optional Modules

Choose 30 credits of options

CodeModule Credits Non-condonable?
MSc Economics: Behavioural Insights optional modules 24-25
BEEM012 Applied Econometrics 2 15 No
BEEM015 Industrial Economics and Strategy 15 No
BEEM100 Macroeconomics 15 No
BEEM155 Development Economics 15 No
BEEM117 Economics of Corporate Finance 15 No
BEEM152 Behavioural Development Economics 15 No
BEAM052 Corporate Governance and Finance 15 No
BEEM154 Economics of Public Finance 15 No
BEMM069 Marketing and New Product Innovation 15 No
BEEM157 Behavioural Finance 15 No
BEE3076 Environmental Economics and Sustainability 15 No
BEE3077 Health Economics 15 No
BEE3072 Econometrics: Cause and Effect 15 No

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

7. Programme Regulations

Classification

Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the , specifically in the , and the . Additional information, including , can be found in the .

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning

Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards regarding support for students and students' learning.

10. Admissions Criteria

Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the of the University of ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ.

Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the of the University of ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ.

Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective or Study Site webpages.

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.

The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.

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