| Unit name | Topics in Applied Economics A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ECON30007 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Proud |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
EFIM20033 Intermediate Microeconomics AND |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
ECON30008: Topics in Applied Economics B |
| School/department | School of Economics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Why is this unit important?
Being able to analyse, interpret and evaluate research is a key skill for an economist, along with the ability to communicate the results of that research. This unit provides students with the opportunity to answer key economic questions, based on applied research, building upon the economic theory and econometrics cornerstones of years 1 and 2.
You will have the opportunity to learn about, and deliver arguments about key policy-relevant issues, and communicate these through both class disucssion and assignments.
The unit will be split into a number of themes, built around individual topics, with some emphasis on the UK economy and UK policy. Typically, there will be about six topics, split across two key themes.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
This unit acts as a partial capstone unit, building on the cornerstones of your first two years of study. The unit requires you to use economic theoretical concepts learned in the first two years of the degree to analyse current questions from the perspective of an economist. In all cases you will need to use the econometrics skills learned in the second year to analye and evaluate empirical studies. Questions are usually multi-faceted so you will also need to compare and evaluate a range of different opinions using different sources.
Unit aims:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of large and small group classes, supported by online resources
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative)
2 x 1500 word assignment (50% each). Both assess all learning outcomes.
When assessment does not go to plan
Normally, there are no opportunities for reassessment in final year units. Where students are taking this as a non final-year unit, as part of an MSci, students would submit one 1500 word essay as a reassessment.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. ECON30007).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
