Graduate Diploma in Economics
Minimum Entry Requirements: Students with a first degree or equivalent, but with no previous qualifications in Economics (or insufficient for direct entry onto any of the MSc degrees offered by the Department of Economics), may be considered for the Graduate Diploma in Economics. A Second Class pass or its equivalent is normally expected. If you are unsure whether your qualifications are at an appropriate level, complete an application form, attach a copy of your transcript, and ensure that your referees send their reports. We will then be able to make a decision regarding the most appropriate course of study for you.
Start of programme: September intake only
Description
This one-year diploma is administered by the Department of Economics and provides students with a solid understanding of the main topics in economics. It is a programme largely at an undergraduate level, designed both as an entry qualification for postgraduate study and as a bridge between undergraduate and postgraduate work.
The programme is suitable as a standalone qualification for those wishing to change their career path or develop within their present profession. Alternatively, the Diploma acts as a conversion course for students without previous economics training who wish to take an MSc programme in Economics.
The programme is offered on a full-time basis, over a period of nine months commencing in late September. Students take four courses: Economic Principles, Quantitative Techniques in Economics, Development Economics, and EITHER Foreign Trade and Developing Countries OR Money, Banking and Finance. Assessment is in the form of written examinations and course work. Completion of the Graduate Diploma at an acceptable level allows students to take one of the MScs in Economics in the following year.
The Graduate Diploma may also be taken on a part-time basis over two years. Students undertaking the programme on that basis must take Economic Principles and Quantitative Techniques in the first year, and take Development Economics and EITHER Foreign Trade and Developing Countries OR Money, Banking and Finance in the second year.
The entry requirements are normally a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent). Other relevant experience, including good qualifications in a less relevant subject area may be considered. Applicants can apply using the postgraduate online application form.
Structure
The course is offered on a full-time basis, over a period of nine months commencing in late September. The Graduate Diploma may also be taken on a part-time basis over two years. Students undertaking he programme of that basis must take Economic Principles and Quantitative Techniques in the first year, and take Development Economics and Foreign Trade and EITHER Foreign Trade and Developing Countries OR Money, Banking and Finance in the second year.
All students are required to take and pass the following four courses which are taught in a combination of lectures and small class tutorials:
Economic Principles (153400115)
Term 1
Microeconomics - attend lectures in Introduction to Economic Analysis (lectures referred to as Economic Principles on the Diploma timetable).
Macroeconomics - attend Economic Principles lectures.
Separate Diploma tutorials.Term 2
Microeconomics - attend Economic Principles lectures.
Macroeconomics - attend lectures in Intermediate Economic Analysis (lectures referred to as Economic Principles on the Diploma timetable).
Separate Diploma tutorials- Quantitative Techniques (153400116)
- Development Economics (153400118)
Attend lectures in Economics of Developing Countries I (153400032) plus separate Diploma tutorials. - ONE of the following optional modules:
Foreign Trade and Developing Countries (153400117)
Attend lectures in Foreign Trade and Economic Development (153400106) plus separate Diploma tutorials.
OR
Money, Banking and Finance (153400122)
Attend lectures in Banking and Finance (153400100) plus separate Diploma tutorials.
Economic Principles, Development Economics, Foreign Trade & Developing Countries and Money, Banking & Finance are assessed by written examination (80%) and assessed coursework (20%). Quantitative Techniques is assessed by written examination (100%). Three-hour written examinations are held in May/June.
