Degree of Master of Research in Economics

RESOLUTION

The Degree of Master of Research in Economics is governed by Resolution No. 662 of the University Court, which at the time of publication was in draft form, with provision that:

1.    The Degree of Master of Research (MRes) in Economicsmay be awarded by the Senate of the University of Glasgow in the College of Social Sciences (The College).

2.    The Senate may make Regulations governing the award of the Degree, which are subject to the approval of the University Court. These shall be stated under 'Regulations'.

3.    The early exit awards of Master of Science, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate are also included in the Regulations.

REGULATIONS

A student admitted onto a programme leading to an award must follow the instructions issued on behalf of the relevant School and be aware of the content of the Programme Specification and the Programme Document (often referred to as the Programme or ‘Course’ Handbook) which will contain further details on the Programme including, in some cases, further requirements associated with the award.

1.     Admission

Before being considered for admission to study for the degree a candidate must normally have obtained a degree or equivalent.

2.     Duration

The minimum period of study for the award of the degree is two years. The maximum period within which all candidates must complete the programme is five years from the date of initial registration.

3.     Programme Components

In order to qualify for the award a candidate must complete a minimum of 360 credits,[1] consisting of 260 credits of taught courses, a 40 credit research project and a 60 credit dissertation, as specified in the relevant Programme Document.

4.     Minimum Requirement for the Award of Credits

Credits for courses contributing to a candidate’s curriculum shall be awarded subject to the fulfilment of required conditions. The minimum requirements for the award of credits are set out in the Code of Assessment at §16.40 – §16.44 in the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section of the University Calendar.

5.     Assessment

5.1  For each academic session, assessment and reassessment are, in so far as not modified by these regulations, governed by the Code of Assessment which is contained in the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section of the University Calendar published for that session.

5.2   Where a candidate remains enrolled on a course either:

a)   on the date on which the first summative assessment for that course is to be submitted; or

b)   on such other date as may be specified in the course document for that course;

that course must normally (unless other provision is justified by good cause circumstances affecting the candidate) be counted towards the calculation of his or her grade point average for the purposes of §6 and §8.

6.     Progress

6.1   A candidate will be permitted to progress to undertake the 40 credit research project if he or she has obtained a grade point average[2] of 12 (equivalent to C3) or above in the 140 credits of taught courses completed in year 1 of the curriculum with at least 75% of the credits at D3 or better and all credits at grade F or above.

6.2   A candidate will be permitted to progress to preparation of the 60 credit dissertation if he or she has obtained a grade point average of 12 (equivalent to C3) or above in the 300 credits completed in year 1 and 2 of the curriculum (comprised of 260 taught credits and the 40 credit research project) with at least 75% of the credits at D3 or better and all credits at grade F or above.

6.3   Exceptionally, a candidate who does not achieve the requirements set out under §6.1 or §6.2 may be permitted to progress where it is judged[3] that the candidate’s performance offers a reasonable prospect of that candidate’s reaching the standard required for the award of the Masters degree following any outstanding assessment opportunities (including reassessment and remedying incomplete assessment due to Good Cause).

6.4   A candidate may be required to commence work on the 60 credit dissertation before the assessment of the courses referred to in §6.2 has been completed. Such a requirement shall not indicate that the candidate has satisfied the requirements for award in relation to those courses. In the event that subsequently, after all opportunities at assessment have been exhausted, the candidate does not achieve the standard required in relation to the taught courses specified in §8.1, the candidate will not be eligible for the award of the Masters degree, and the following will apply:

• If the dissertation has been submitted, it will be marked and a grade published.
• If the dissertation has not been submitted but is substantially complete and no further supervisory input is required, the candidate may submit the work by the published deadline. The work will be marked and a grade published.
• If the dissertation is not substantially complete or requires further supervisory input, the work should be discontinued and no submission made. No grade will be published for the candidate.