This programme is taken as a one year degree and also by students in the first year of the doctoral programme in Economics. The MSc covers the core areas of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics, together with a number of electives in areas such as Environmental, Labour, Health, and International and Monetary Economics. Specialist teachers on the programme are drawn from all eight participating Scottish universities, giving a high level of expert tuition. Assessment is by written examination and dissertation. UK students intending to go on to a PhD may apply for ESRC studentships
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