EC3DSC: Dissertation (Compulsory)

Module Provider:

Economics

Number of credits:

30 [15 ECTS credits]

Level:

H (Honours)

Terms in which taught:

Autumn and Spring

Module Convenor:

Dr A Ferrari

Pre-requisites:

EC201A EC202A

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2007/8

Aims:

Assessable learning outcomes:
The purpose of the dissertation is to enable a student to explore in some depth, and without the time and other constraints inherent in examinations, a topic, or group of topics, relevant to the subject matter of their degree programme. Original work, though welcome, is not normally expected, but the student will be tested on their ability to assimilate and critically evaluate the state of knowledge on their chosen subject, including (where appropriate) techniques in the formulation of hypotheses about economic behaviour and their empirical testing.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
Dissertations may cover any branch of economics. They may be theoretically, empirically or policy oriented: they may take a variety of forms, e.g. a critical review of the literature, the construction of economic models, the testing of hypotheses from published data, or a field investigation (providing that this is problem and/or policy oriented); and they may be positive or normative in their approach.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Each student will be allocated a supervisor and you must then consult your supervisor both before and after the Part 2 examinations in the Summer term. All staff in the Department of Economics have specified office hours at which they are available for consultation. At this first meeting you and your supervisor should agree a preliminary work plan for your Dissertation.
In order to be allocated a supervisor you must submit the working title of your dissertation by the end of the Spring term in your second year.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Two bound copies of the completed Dissertation must be submitted by the last working day of February in the Spring term of the final year of the degree programme. In addition an electronic copy of the Dissertation must be submitted via the Blackboard site for the module.
Requirements for a pass
A minimum mark of 40%.
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination for Finals takes place in September of the same year. If a student is required to resubmit the Dissertation, this must be done by the last working day of August of the same year.