Master of Science [M.Sc] [Applied Social Research] From University of Stirling

The programme details of this course are provided by:School of Economics and Finance: The School of Economics & Finance brings the excitement and understanding from the latest cutting edge research into our teaching. We are consistently ranked the top Economics School in Scotland. Our research was highly rated in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) with 55% of our research rated as Ôworld leadingÕ or Ôinternationally excellentÕ. We build a structured and rigorous foundation of economic concepts, principles, analysis, techniques and knowledge. Our strengths are in applied theory, dynamic macroeconomics, finance, household economics, competition, innovation and climate change.School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies:

Distinctive features of this course

As a Joint Honours degree student you will study both subjects equally offering you a wide choice of options within subjects. You will be able to engage with a number of specialist topics including experiments in economics, economics of innovation, globalisation and international trade, financial economics and law and economics, differentiating truth from falsehood, the relation of the mind to the body, the existence of God and the illusion of freedom. You also have the opportunity to develop critical and analytical skills and constructing arguments under the tutelage of staff that are at the forefront of research in various fields. The background of many of the teaching staff, who as well as being experienced academics, have extensive experience working for, or advising, a number of organisations such as the Council of Economic Advisers to the First Minister, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank (ECB), HM Customs and Inland Revenue and the Calman Commission. It may be possible to spend a semester or year studying abroad as part of this degree programme.