ObjectivesDesigned for non-economists who wish to study economics at Masters level, and for graduates who want a general qualification in economics.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements Upper second-class Honours degree or better from a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification, or approved professional qualification. If you have other qualifications please contact the Postgraduate Secretary for advice. Our standard English requirements for overseas applicants are: IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5 in each part), or TOEFL 575 with TWE 4.5 (paper based) or TOEFL 232 (computer based) or TOEFL 90 (internet-based) or equivalent.
Academic titleAdvanced Certificate Economics
Course description
Teaching
Computer practicals, lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops.
Assessment
Coursework and/or examination. To be eligible to transfer to a Masters programme, students must attain the equivalent of an undergraduate upper second grade at Advanced Certificate level.
Course content
-Microeconomic principles
-Macroeconomic Principles
-Econometrics -Mathematical Methods for Economics or Further Mathematical Methods for Economics
Plus two options from a list which currently includes: