Dissertation in Economics

ECON30100 Dissertation in Economics 20 Full year Undergraduate Level 3 Edward Manderson Unit coordinator Economics 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 The unit aims to:<ul> <li>Enable students to identify a researchable issue or topic of their interest in the field of economics.</li> <li>Allow students to conduct independent research engaging with primary and/or secondary literature sources.</li> <li>Write a detailed thesis that develops an in-depth discussion and analysis, and that provides insight and furthers understanding of the chosen issue or topic.</li></ul>   The unit aims to:<ul> <li>Enable students to identify a researchable issue or topic of their interest in the field of economics.</li> <li>Allow students to conduct independent research engaging with primary and/or secondary literature sources.</li> <li>Write a detailed thesis that develops an in-depth discussion and analysis, and that provides insight and furthers understanding of the chosen issue or topic.</li></ul>   The unit aims to:<ol> <li>Enable students to identify a researchable issue or topic of their interest in the field of economics.</li> <li>Allow students to conduct independent research engaging with primary and/or secondary literature sources.</li> <li>Write a detailed thesis that develops an in-depth discussion and analysis, and that provides insight and furthers understanding of the chosen issue or topic.</li></ol> At the end of the course unit it is expect that students will be able to:<ol> <li>Formulate and develop a research question.</li> <li>Identify, summarise, and critically evaluate research and evidence.</li> <li>Conduct original research and develop a comprehensive analysis.</li> <li>Give effective oral presentations of research using PowerPoint.</li> <li>Write up research using word processing software.</li> <li>Have a deep knowledge and understanding of the chosen topic.</li></ol> Analytical skills Synthesis and analysis of data and information. Critical reflection and evaluation. Problem solving Research Planning, conducting and reporting on research. Planning independent research using library, electronic and online resources. Other Information retrieval. Presentation. Numeracy. Literacy. Computer literacy. Time management. Applying subject knowledge. Research. Improving own learning. Synchronous activities (such as Lectures or Review and Q&A sessions, and tutorials), and guided self-study 0 Other 100% Final Dissertation: 6000 words (100%). <ul> <li> Oral presentations in group sessions with feedback provided in the form of Q&A discussion.</li> <li> Regular meetings with supervisor.</li> <li> Submission of draft dissertation to supervisor.  </li> </ul> ECON30100 is available only to Honours students of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.This course unit is available to PPE students only. N 0 0 0