Dissertation: Research Topics

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Retrieve, organise, analyse and present economic data in an informative manner.
• Use statistical and logical inference to gain insight on the effects of events or policy interventions;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Communicate logical arguments and quantitative reasoning in form of a research report.
• Identify, select and access a range of sources for the presentation of arguments and evidence.
• Work independently to deadlines, demonstrating initiative through identifying possible sources, and self-management by structuring the workload over months.
• Use quantitative reasoning and analyse and interpret data using state of the art techniques.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Application of state of the art economic theory and sophisticated economic reasoning to applied topics or questions.

Introductory lectures for each topic will provide guidance on the questions you will investigate as well as on adequate methods. Thus, equipped you will pursue your research topics independently with guidance by academic staff.

Lectures, tutorials, staff consultations.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.