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Economics Grad Dip

  • For entry: 2013
  • Duration: Full time 9 Month(s)
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The Graduate Diploma in Economics is a conversion programme providing a rigorous training in Economics for graduates who do not have an Economics background at undergraduate level.

In addition to providing a comprehensive coverage of economic theory and quantitative methods, the programme also offers you the opportunity to study courses based on contemporary issues such as industrial organisation, public economics, and environmental economics and economic growth and development. The course provides an excellent entry route into any one of the MSc programmes in Economics, and it also offers a clear vocational slant towards employment within the financial sector.

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Programme Director: Dr Hilary Ingham
Duration: 9 months full-time
Entry requirements: An upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, with some mathematical and statistical content.
IELTS: 7.0 or equivalent (minimum element scores apply)
Assessment: Coursework and examination


Funding: All applicants should consult www.lancs.ac.uk/pgfunding/

Fees: View details of our current Postgraduate Research fees or Postgraduate Taught fees.

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