Economics

Snapshot

Degrees available:

Degree	Length of study
Degree	Full time	Part time
PGDiploma	9 months	21 months
This course has one start date - September

Academic School:

School of Business

How to apply:

Apply online via UKPASS

Status:

This course is open for applications for September 2012.

Fees:

Academic Year	Home/EU	Overseas
2011-12	£3,400	£10,000
2012-13	£3,400	£10,500
2012-13	to be confirmed	to be confirmed

Aims of the Programme

This Diploma programme is intended as a bridge between first degree and postgraduate study. It is designed particularly to help students with first degrees involving only limited specialisation in economics make the transition to studying economics at the postgraduate level.

Programme Content

Modules start at the beginning of the academic session in September and are taught by lectures and tutorials. Students take Microeconomic Analysis, Macroeconomic Analysis, Econometrics and one option from the wide choice available.

Methods of Assessment

The Diploma is awarded for satisfactory performance in coursework and degree examinations and can lead to entry on to the MSc Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics. Further details of this can be found at the Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics website

Entry Requirements

A good (at least a lower second class Honours degree or equivalent) first degree, in any subject which has enabled the applicant to develop analytical skills.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

Information about the School of Business scholarships can be found on the School of Business scholarships webpage.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Programme Director	Admissions Contact
Prof Hassan Molana Economics Studies University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384375 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384375 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 384691 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 384691 (from outside the UK) Email: h.h.molana@dundee.ac.uk	Postgraduate Admissions Admissions and Student Recruitment University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK) Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk