Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
MSc Economics: Development Economics
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSc Economics: Development Economics | Programme code | PTS1SBESBE48 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2024/5 | |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (番茄视频) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (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
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEEM155 | Development Economics | 15 | No |
| BEEM100 | Macroeconomics | 15 | No |
| BEEM101 | Microeconomics | 15 | No |
| BEEM011 | Applied Econometrics 1 | 15 | No |
| BEEM152 | Behavioural Development Economics | 15 | No |
| BEEM103 | Optimisation Techniques for Economists | 15 | No |
| BEEM163 | Research in Practice: Study Design | 15 | No |
| BEEM124 | Dissertation | 45 | No |
Optional Modules
Choose 30 credits of options.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Economics: Development Economics optional modules 24-25 | |||
| BEAM029 | Topics in Financial Economics | 15 | No |
| BEAM036 | Domestic and International Portfolio Management | 15 | No |
| BEAM042 | International Financial Management | 15 | No |
| BEMM071 | Leadership and Global Challenges | 15 | No |
| BEMM375 | Sustainable Tourism Management | 15 | No |
| BEEM125 | Experimental and Behavioural Economics | 15 | No |
| BEEM012 | Applied Econometrics 2 | 15 | No |
| BEEM157 | Behavioural Finance | 15 | No |
| BEEM154 | Economics of Public Finance | 15 | No |
| BEEM015 | Industrial Economics and Strategy | 15 | No |
| BEEM155 | Development Economics | 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 番茄视频.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the of the University of 番茄视频.
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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