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Birkbeck, University of London: Econometrics
| Institution | Birkbeck, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Birkbeck Business School |
| Web | http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ |
| Telephone | 0203 907 0700 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Econometrics provides very specific training in advanced econometric theory and applications. You take the same courses and examinations as those enrolled on the MSc Economics and MSc Finance, and will learn how to:
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collect and process economic data
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transform economic theory into applicable models
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use modern econometrics packages
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apply a wide range of estimation techniques
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interpret and evaluate results
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present an analysis and conclusions in written reports.
Highlights
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Economics and finance at Birkbeck have acquired an excellent reputation for the quality of our training, which we extend to a wide range of clients, including the Treasury and the Bank of England.
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Birkbeck was ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK for its Economics and Econometrics research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Careers and employability
Graduates can pursue career paths in banking and finance, the public sector, industry, and research and analysis. Possible professions include:
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economist
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financial risk analyst
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Civil Service fast-streamer
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actuary
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local government officer.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above, or its equivalent, in either a directly relevant or a highly quantitative subject. Demonstrable qualities, such as good time management and the ability to cope under pressure, are vital. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 5420 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 5420 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5420 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5420 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8000 GBP for Year 1 |
Birkbeck, part of the University of London, offers nearly 300 taught and research postgraduate programmes across arts and humanities, business and economics, law, science and social science. As an evening teaching specialist, Birkbeck offers its taught postgraduate courses between 6-9pm, with some courses available through distance learning. As with undergraduate courses, postgraduates can study full-time or part-time.
Home to 44 research and specialist institutes, Birkbeck is the sixth largest provider of taught postgrad courses for UK and EU students - some 44% of its 11,000-plus students are on postgrad programmes. Around 90% of its academics are active in research, and …
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