The MA forms part of the 4.5 (Masters plus PhD) training route under the Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP). It is only open to applicants submitting for funding under NINE DTP.
Throughout the course you'll develop:
a thorough understanding of social science theory, approaches and research methods
an understanding of research methods specific to economics and/or finance
knowledge of advanced scholarship and practice in areas within finance/economics
a broader awareness of cutting edge research across the social sciences
skills in data collection and analysis
specialist analytical and problem-solving skills.
The research training provided will also be valuable for many non-academic careers in:
research institutions
other knowledge-intensive environments
