Unit name | Applied Economics Dissertation |
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Unit code | EFIM30031 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Simion |
Open unit status | Not open |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
OR |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
School/department | School of Economics |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Why is this unit important?
The applied economics dissertation gives you the opportunity to use the skills and knowledge you have developed during your undergraduate degree, to engage in a significant piece of empirical work. You will have the opportunity to explore economic questions in depth, and develop your ability to work with data using statistical software.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
This unit acts as a capstone unit, building upon the material seen in your econometrics units across the undergraduate programme, using both the theoretical and applied elements developed in these units.
It further complements the other units in the programme, by allowing the students to develop a set of skills, like problem solving and research skills. By working with various datasets, the students also develop data analysis skills, which can be transferable to various software packages that they may work with in the future or in other units.
Overview of content
The unit combines skills acquired in economics and econometrics in order to analyse a specific research question. It provides a hands-on experience of analysing economic data. Students acquire experience in writing up results and producing a technical economic report. Students gain practical experience in using econometric software and in interpreting the obtained results. A range of topics is offered every year. Each supervisor presents their proposed topic during some introductory talks. Then, the students express their preferences and topics will be allocated insofar as possible to students’ first or second choices.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of this unit?
This unit builds upon the material seen in the year 2 econometrics units, using both the theoretical and applied elements developed in these units. It further complements the other units in the programme, by allowing the students to develop a set of skills, like problem solving and research skills. By working with various datasets, the students also develop data analysis skills, which can be transferable to various software packages that they may work with in the future or in other units.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
The dissertation is primarily driven by individual study. This will be supported by:
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Outline of individual dissertation
Tasks which count towards the final unit mark (summative):
Both assignments test all ILOs
When assessment does not go to plan:
Normally, there are no opportunities for reassessment in final-year units. Where students are taking this unit as a non final-year unit (such as an MSci), or where there are validated exceptional circumstances:
If students fail the unit such that credit points cannot be awarded at the first attempt, they will be given a reassessment to replace the failed element(s).
These elements will be:
Both assignments test all ILOs.
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. EFIM30031).
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 University 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. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.