This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Various.
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MRes/PhD in Economics. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
Research students present their work to faculty and peers in the designated field. Outside speakers are also invited from time to time.
Teaching
Seminars EC501: seminar groups covering the major PhD field options, i.e. Capital Markets, Development and Growth, Econometric Theory, Industrial Economics, International Economics, Labour Economics, Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics, Microeconomic Theory, Political Theory, Public Economics. The frequency of meetings to be determined according to the number of students in each specialism, but generally each group will meet weekly throughout the session.
Assessment
This course is not examinable.
Key facts
Department: Economics
Total students 2019/20: 33
Average class size 2019/20: Unavailable
Value: Non-credit bearing
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.