Graduate Diploma in Economics with English for
Academic Purposes
Overview
This course provides you with solid understanding of the main topics of
economics and helps enhance your English language and study skills. Completion of the Graduate Diploma at the required level will normally qualify
you for entry to an appropriate Masters level course in the
Department
of Economics, or for Masters courses in finance in
Essex Business School.
The course aims to:
- develop and acquire the productive and receptive language and study
skills needed for successful participation at graduate level in a British
university. These include both linguistic and communicative competence, oral
skills, academic writing, reading efficiency and the ability to work
independently
- provide students with a knowledge of economic principles and an
awareness of their application relevant to their degree course
- provide students with the necessary skills of the main analytical
methods used in economics
- establish an awareness of the integration of theory, data and
analysis
- acquire the knowledge and skills (ie. critical, analytical, research,
problem-solving and study skills; argument and communication) that will not
only stand students in good stead for more specialised academic careers, but
will also enhance their opportunities for employment in a wide range of
other careers
- provide the basis for students to develop the necessary levels of
skill and knowledge required to progress to Masters degree level.
Course structure
English for Academic Purposes
These modules facilitate core English language and study skills development
that is required for successful postgraduate study in the context of the UK
generally, and at the University of Essex in particular. It aims to enhance your
confidence, fluency and competence in the subject. To find out more, please follow these
links:
English for Academic Purposes 1
English for Academic Purposes 2
English for Academic Purposes 3
Department of Economics Modules
You have the opportunity to study the following modules:
Mathematical Methods in Economics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Entry criteria
A relevant degree (minimum of lower second classification or equivalent), or
three-year higher education qualification from a recognised institution. For
applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum of IELTS 5.5 with 5.5
in every component, or recognised equivalent, is
required. Decisions on an applicant’s
academic qualifications will be made in close consultation with the Department.
Application form
A PDF
application form is available
online. Please print this off, fill it in and send it to:
International Academy
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3SQ UK
Please contact us for further information.
In addition, the International Academy offers Graduate Diplomas in
Accounting, Art History,
Applied
Linguistics,
Biotechnology,
Computer Science,
Electronic Engineering,
Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
Finance,
History,
Management,
Politics,
Psychoanalytic Studies and
Psychological Studies with English for
Academic Purposes. These are run in
conjunction with departments of Art History and Theory, Biological Sciences, History, Government, Language and Linguistics, Psychology,
the Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies, the Essex Business School and the School of Computer Science
and Electronic Engineering.
Further details can be seen by clicking on the links.
Last modified on 23 February 2012