Graduate Diploma ECONOMICS
GRADUATE DIPLOMA ECONOMICS
The Graduate Diploma in Economics provides a core training in Economics for those who do not already have an extensive recent economics background. The course is offered over 10 months, full-time.
Graduates of the programme who achieve a good pass may progress to Master’s-level study on our Academic and Professional Programme, which is suitable for those who wish to progress either to a PhD in Economics, or to employment as a professional economist in government, a financial institution, business, commerce, industry, an international agency or another similar organisation.
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The Graduate Diploma in Economics is taken over 10 months, full-time. As well as being a qualification in its own right, it provides a sound basis for progression to further postgraduate study. Students who successfully secure a good pass on our Graduate Diploma, subject to the appropriate choice of options, are guaranteed a place on our MSc degree programme.
The Diploma consists of a combination of undergraduate-level taught modules. There are compulsory modules in intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics and econometrics.
In additional to these, you will choose options from a range of modules covering areas including international trade, behavioural economics, economic thought and mathematical economics. The options give you the opportunity to study areas that interest you at an advanced level.
By way of additional support, the School of Economics runs an intensive course in Mathematics and Statistics for Economists in the fortnight before the degree starts in September. This incorporates the techniques of calculus, statistical analysis and statistical computing. While not compulsory it is strongly recommended that students attend this course.

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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.After the Course
Upon successful completion, students taking this course usually progress to one of the Academic and Professional MSc degrees in the following year. After they obtain the MSc degree they can progress to a PhD, but they are also qualified for careers as a professional economist in government, consultancy, financial institutions, international agencies and other similar organisations.

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Assessment for Year 1
Assessment is carried out through examinations and a variety of forms of coursework, including essays, oral presentations, research exercises and group work.
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Essays are used for testing your general levels of understanding and ability to apply concepts.
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Course tests are used to evaluate your mastery of technical material.
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Econometric projects are used for testing your ability to apply, interpret and assess statistical techniques.
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Critical review of an academic article is employed in order to test both your understanding and your ability to critically assess.
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Examinations allow for open-ended treatment of material.
Assessment for Year 1
Assessment is carried out through examinations and a variety of forms of coursework, including essays, oral presentations, research exercises and group work.
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Essays are used for testing your general levels of understanding and ability to apply concepts.
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Course tests are used to evaluate your mastery of technical material.
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Econometric projects are used for testing your ability to apply, interpret and assess statistical techniques.
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Critical review of an academic article is employed in order to test both your understanding and your ability to critically assess.
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Examinations allow for open-ended treatment of material.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
Students for whom english is a foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
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IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in only two components with 6.0 in the others)
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PTE (Pearson): 64 (minimum 59 in only two components with 64 in the others)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: Accepted English Language Tests
INTO University of East Anglia
If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, you may be able to study one of the International Graduate Diploma programmes offered by our partner INTO UEA. These programmes guarantee progression to selected masters degrees if students achieve the appropriate grade. For more details please click here:
International Graduate Diploma in International Development
INTO UEA also run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk

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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2021/22 are:
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UK Students: £9,365 (full time) - Includes course cost of £215.00 Pre-Sessional fee. Part-time fee will be £4225 in year 2.
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International Students: £18,100 (full time) - Includes course cost of £215.00 Pre-Sessional fee
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,015 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.

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