New Open Learning MSc. in Economics from Strathclyde University

Hello to everyone:

I am new here, and just wanted to make you aware of an interesting program I found in Strathclyde University's web site.
It is a MSc Economic Management and Policy degree with 4 specializations and one general option as well.

The link is http://www.economics.strath.ac.uk/pg/.


It can be completed totally online, and will start in October, 2005.

It will cost around 7000 pounds, and can be completed in 2 years.

In my opinion, this degree fills an enormous gap, as there are very few Economics postgraduate degrees available through distance learning.

The MSc. has a large number of options, and I'm sure many will find it interesting.

For those looking for an Economics PhD, check out Durham University, which has an official External option (not visits required, unless deemed appropriate by the Department). This is a very prestigious Economics department.

I hope you find this information useful

 

Here you have more interesting info on the program:

"The Economics Department at Strathclyde University offers the MSc Economic Management and Policy, a programme of professional training for those practising as, or aiming to be, an applied economist in public or private sector organisations.

From October 2005, this programme will be offered for study by Open Learning, in addition to its existing Full-Time and Part-Time modes.

The Open Learning programme is delivered with full interactive tutor support by means of purpose built VLE software. Study for the degree is completely flexible and entirely online, with no attendance at Strathclyde being required.
The Department of Economics is rated top-grade for its teaching and learning quality, and a powerful research record. The Strathclyde Business School Faculty is one of only a few business schools to be accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB."

 

The Strathclyde program sounds like a great addition. I'd be interested in seeing someone who knows more about these sorts of programs than me do some sort of analysis of the Strathclyde program compared to Durham and also, compared to the various Economics programs offered at the University of London. That is, when you've got 2 or 3 spare moments.

Jack

 

As far as I know, Durham only offers an External PhD, not Master's degrees.

As per quality, London (SOAS), Strathclyde and Durham as deemed excellent.

I have only checked the MSc. in Financial Economics degree from London. The main difference is that this degree is geared mainly to those interested in macroeconomics, with a strong emphasis on econometrics. They do not offer a single microeconomics course. For instance, people working ( or intending to work) at Central Banks and Ministries of Economics may benefit the most from this program. University of London degrees are extremely prestigious. I am currently completing my BSc. in Economics through their External program.

On the other hand, Strathclyde offers more options, with four specialisations, including business economics, environmental economics and one in foreign trade. In consequence, this degree should be attractive to most professionals in the economics sciences, as it is well rounded due to compulsory subjects and at the same time it offers a vast array of elective subjects and a general option. Although not as prestigious as London, Strathclyde has an excellent reputation, and being British, has teaching quality standards equal to those of London.

As for cost, they will cost roughly the same. Both seem to offer excellent delivery methods and also have years of experience in DL, particularly London ( officially the oldest DL program in the world).

So, in my opinion, it would be more a matter of personal and professional interests, as they cater to different students.

I hope this answers your question.

 

I do not know if they offer a masters in economics, but Durham certainly offer masters degrees including MA, MSc, and MBA degrees in a variety of subjects.

If anyone on this board visits the UK I recommend a visit to Durham - it is one of the most scenic cities in the UK - and the university is built around 3 sides of a grassy square with the cathedral on the fourth side. The remains of the "venerable bede" are in the cathredral.

 

Yes, thanks for the breakdown. Despite my current entrenchment in the Humanities I have always had an interest in Economics and keep half an eye on these programs.
Jack

 

I checked Durham's website yesterday. They offer only an MA in Management, and no MSc. degrees, apparently.

I found this MA program quite interesting, by the way, at nearly half the cost of their MBA.

 

I checked Durham's website yesterday. They offer only an MA in Management, and no MSc. degrees, apparently.

I found this MA program quite interesting, by the way, at nearly half the cost of their MBA.