EC981-7-SL-CO:
Dissertation

The details
2023/24
Economics
Colchester Campus
Summer & Long Vacation
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Monday 22 April 2024
Wednesday 02 October 2024
40
05 September 2023

 

Requisites for this module
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)

 

(none)

Key module for

MPHDL10048 Economics,
PHD L10048 Economics

Module description

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.

Module aims

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

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:



  1. Produce an original, independent but supervised piece of research.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

No information available.

Bibliography

The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Dissertation Proposal     
Coursework   Dissertation     

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.

 

Availability
No
No
No

External examiner

Miss Maria Kyriacou
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

Further information
Economics

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