Dissertation
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON3067 | School of Economics | 3 | 30 | Full year China |
- Code
- ECON3067
- School
- School of Economics
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Full year China
Summary
An independent research project, involving the application of techniques of economic analysis to a self-chosen research topic and the presentation of a written report.
ECON2028 Microeconomic Theory and ECON2029 Macroeconomic Theory are the requisites of this module.
Please note: This module is assessed at the end of semester. First sit/ Re-sit exams are scheduled normally in the summer and can take the same form as the missing/ failed component of the assessment (exam, essay etc.) or other form, as decided by the School.
Target Students
Year 4 Economics students
Classes
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 14 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1: Proposal (2000 words)
- 80% Coursework 2: Final Dissertation (7500 words)
Educational Aims
The purpose of the Dissertation is for students to demonstrate familiarity with a particular area of economics and apply economic analysis to address a specific research question (or questions). The Dissertation must include a contribution that is your own (i.e. not just a summary of the ideas of others). In many cases, your contribution will be a piece of empirical or theoretical analysis, applying techniques you have acquired over your degree programme to look in depth at a specific issue. In some cases, you may undertake a literature survey in which case your contribution would be to bring the literature together in a new way and derive implications or lessons.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
A4 Demonstrate understanding of verbal, graphical, mathematical and econometric representation of economic ideas and analysis, including the relationship between them.
Intellectual Skills:
B2 Reason logically and work analytically.
Professional Practical Skills:
C2 Understand the sources and content of economic data and evidence, as well as appropriate methods of analysis (practicing)
C4 Understand the context in which a problem is to be addressed.
Transferable (key) Skills:
D2 Communicate effectively and clearly in written and oral formats.
D5 Undertake independent study of a problem or subject.
Conveners
- Dr Jen-yu Chou