EC981-7-SL-CO:
Dissertation
2025/26
Economics
Colchester Campus
Summer & Long Vacation
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Monday 20 April 2026
Wednesday 07 October 2026
40
21 February 2024
Requisites for this module
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MPHDL10048 Economics,
PHD L10048 Economics
This dissertation module enables students to undertake a research project that involves the study in depth of a specific economic problem or set of problems or issues.
The aims of this module are:
- To gain experience of original, independent but supervised research.
- To provide the opportunity to make use of skills acquired in graduate modules, either specific to a particular subject or field, or in the use of mathematical and econometric techniques
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Produce an original, independent but supervised piece of research.
No additional information available.
This module will be delivered via:
One 1-hour lecture that discusses the requirements and deadlines for the dissertation
Voluntary support classes that teach students how to effectively use library resources for their dissertation research
Voluntary support classes that help students with data analysis for their dissertation research
One-to-one meetings with a dissertation supervisor.
This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non - essential items, please refer to the module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
100 per cent Coursework Mark
Reassessment
100 per cent Coursework Mark
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Ahrash Dianat, email: a.dianat@essex.ac.uk.
Lectures: Dr Ahrash Dianat
For further information, send an email message to pgteco@essex.ac.uk.
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Miss Maria Kyriacou
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
Economics
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