[Paulwhy]

(Original post by Hanbali)
In the 1st year, I took the standard Economics modules and achieved an overall Upper Second.

What happened in the first year?

(Original post by Hanbali)
During the 2nd year, I took Intermediate Macro/Micro, Econometrics, Monetary Policy in which I achieved First Classes. I achieved an Upper Second in my Capital Markets exam. However, my Mathematics was hampered by falling ill prior to the exam so I just about passed it.

How high are your marks?

What modules are you taking this year?

(Original post by Hanbali)
However, my referee is aware of this and ensures me it should not be a huge problem.

How important is it that you have well known referees?

I don't think it critical. But it must be an advantage to have Abhinay as one of them.

[Hanbali]

(Original post by Paulwhy)
What happened in the first year?

To be honest, I was motivated enough to really push myself since I was not sure with regards to my plans after graduation.

My final marks was 63 with Econometrics being the lowest.

How high are your marks?

What modules are you taking this year?

I achieved 82 for my Macro, 72 for Micro, 64 for Capital Markets, 72 for Monetary Policy, 90 for Econometrics but Maths I got 40 since I barely answered anything in the exam and left after 40 minutes having been ill in the 2 days prior to the exam.

My coursework average was 68%.

This year I'm taking Macro (advanced), Micro (advanced), Econometrics, Mathematics, Asset Price Analysis and Bonds/Derivates.

I don't think it critical. But it must be an advantage to have Abhinay as one of them.

I thought the same but he assured me that if the application falls on the desk of an academic, then it will make a difference.

[Paulwhy]

(Original post by Hanbali)
To be honest, I was motivated enough to really push myself since I was not sure with regards to my plans after graduation.

My final marks was 63 with Econometrics being the lowest.


I achieved 82 for my Macro, 72 for Micro, 64 for Capital Markets, 72 for Monetary Policy, 90 for Econometrics but Maths I got 40 since I barely answered anything in the exam and left after 40 minutes having been ill in the 2 days prior to the exam.

My coursework average was 68%.

This year I'm taking Macro (advanced), Micro (advanced), Econometrics, Mathematics, Asset Price Analysis and Bonds/Derivates.


I thought the same but he assured me that if the application falls on the desk of an academic, then it will make a difference.

Given how high the other marks are I don't think you need to worry too much about the maths.

[DerPumuckl]

Okay, so i forgot to do something on the Cambridge online application for 2 weeks, they deleted it, now i wanted to restart and the MPhil Economic Research option has vanished!!!!! WTF!!!!! I don't understand it! why would they deny me access to application only because i didnt update my application in two weeks!?

[henrykravis]

(Original post by Paulwhy)
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Why the funny numbering?
The numbers reflect the Universiteis worldwide research rankings for economics:
http://ideas.repec.org/top/top.inst.all.html

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These are not university/faculty rankings but institutional rankings which include worldbank etc. I suggest using the university/faculty rankings which are also available on repec: http://ideas.repec.org/top/top.econdept.html

[Paulwhy]

(Original post by henrykravis)
These are not university/faculty rankings but institutional rankings which include worldbank etc. I suggest using the university/faculty rankings which are also available on repec: http://ideas.repec.org/top/top.econdept.html

Well that list is only the top 20% of Econ Departments.

[henrykravis]

(Original post by Paulwhy)
Well that list is only the top 20% of Econ Departments.

but it covers all the universities you are commenting on..

[Paulwhy]

(Original post by henrykravis)
but it covers all the universities you are commenting on..

No it does not: look at the spreadsheet:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k...Vw&output=html

[chap54]

(Original post by Paulwhy)
HELLO

I just thought i'd say thanks for the econ guides and all the information you provided. I got an offer from Warwick a few days ago... for the Econ Conversion

[Paulwhy]

(Original post by chap54)
I just thought i'd say thanks for the econ guides and all the information you provided.

thank you

(Original post by chap54)
I got an offer from Warwick a few days ago...

Congrats.

(Original post by chap54)
for the Econ Conversion

starting in 2010?

[chap54]

Yea starting 2010, can't wait! Just need to come take a look around the University before hand.

Just out of interest, how did you find the Economics Diploma? As in the teaching, postgraduate support (ie. not being treated as a cash cow) and the contact time etc? Thanks again for the informative guide, much appreciated. Looks like i need to turn down Notts now

[Paulwhy]

(Original post by chap54)
Yea starting 2010, can't wait! Just need to come take a look around the University before hand.

Just out of interest, how did you find the Economics Diploma? As in the teaching, postgraduate support (ie. not being treated as a cash cow) and the contact time etc? Thanks again for the informative guide, much appreciated. Looks like i need to turn down Notts now

What is your background?
(sorry if you have already told me)

[chap54]

(Original post by Paulwhy)
What is your background?
(sorry if you have already told me)

My undergrad is in Accounting and Finance

[DerPumuckl]

Can anyone tell me how a outline research proposal, as asked for by LSE for the MSc Economics (Research) looks like?

@Chap54: Well done, congratulations! When did you apply? I didn't know Warwick had rolling admissions?

[chap54]

(Original post by Rob L)
@Chap54: Well done, congratulations! When did you apply? I didn't know Warwick had rolling admissions?

Thank you

Uhm, they said that they usually look at applications from November onwards (after the last cycle has been cleared up). For the Diploma anyway. But yea heard from them a few days ago, so woop

[Hanbali]

@ Paulwhy:

When should I apply to Warwick for the M.Sc. ?

Abhinay told me to leave it until late Feb./early March and he will deal with it personally. Would that be OK or should I send it in earlier?

[Paulwhy]

(Original post by Hanbali)
@ Paulwhy:

When should I apply to Warwick for the M.Sc. ?

Abhinay told me to leave it until late Feb./early March and he will deal with it personally. Would that be OK or should I send it in earlier?

I am not going to say that Abhinay is wrong!
In terms of getting an offer I don't see it making a difference. If you are applying for funding then check out the deadlines. i.e. you need to apply for a place before applying for funding.

[bazc350]

I'm a bit apprehensive about the mathematical/econometric content in a MSc Econ degree. To save costs, my first choice is Warwick- other choices depend on funding.

Paul, I looked at the quiz (http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show...8#post10923238) you formulated and there are some things I don't know, a lot of things I do know but need to brush up on and some things I do know off the top of my head.

With regards to Econometrics- I've only done introductory econometrics in my degree (Nottingham Economics- averaging a first going into 3rd year, which I've just started and have got firsts in all maths/intro econometrics modules I've done in first and second years) so am not so sure how far behind I would be on a MSc level Economics cource in econometrics.

E.g, from the quiz:

(Bolded are ones I have come across)

Gauss–Markov Theorem. Prediction. Multiple regression. Least squares estimation. Dummy variables. Linear Restrictions. Structural change. Omission of relevant variables + inclusion of irrelevant variables. Lagged dependent variables. Dynamic models. Non–linear models. Functional form tests. Heteroscedasticity: implications and detection tests. Autocorrelation: implications and detection tests. Types of autocorrelation. Generalised Least Squares. Lagged dependent variable models. Multicollinearity. Errors in variables. Simultaneity. Instrumental Variable estimation. Limited Dependent Variable Models. Nonstationarity and Cointegration."

I've seen the Warwick MSc Econ website and came across the introductory lecture slides, which seem to have 2 streams of Econometrics for MSc- A and B. It *looks* like A is the one for those who haven't done any/much econometrics before, and B the one who have. Is this accurate?


Any advice regarding the above will be of great help. I'm hoping to start applying for MSc soon (if I get them done before Christmas holidays/exam time I hope I haven't left it too late for some of the unis I'm looking at considering competition for places and applications for funding- at LSE, UCL and Warwick especially).

Thanks.

[Paulwhy]

(Original post by bazc350)
I'm a bit apprehensive about the mathematical/econometric content in a MSc Econ degree. To save costs, my first choice is Warwick- other choices depend on funding.

Paul, I looked at the quiz (http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show...8#post10923238) you formulated and there are some things I don't know, a lot of things I do know but need to brush up on and some things I do know off the top of my head.

With regards to Econometrics- I've only done introductory econometrics in my degree (Nottingham Economics- averaging a first going into 3rd year, which I've just started and have got firsts in all maths/intro econometrics modules I've done in first and second years) so am not so sure how far behind I would be on a MSc level Economics cource in econometrics..

Are you studying econometrics this year at Notts?

(Original post by bazc350)
E.g, from the quiz:

(Bolded are ones I have come across)

Gauss–Markov Theorem. Prediction. Multiple regression. Least squares estimation. Dummy variables. Linear Restrictions. Structural change. Omission of relevant variables + inclusion of irrelevant variables. Lagged dependent variables. Dynamic models. Non–linear models. Functional form tests. Heteroscedasticity: implications and detection tests. Autocorrelation: implications and detection tests. Types of autocorrelation. Generalised Least Squares. Lagged dependent variable models. Multicollinearity. Errors in variables. Simultaneity. Instrumental Variable estimation. Limited Dependent Variable Models. Nonstationarity and Cointegration."

Are you sure you have not done linear restrictions? e.g.
H0: Beta =0
H1: no restriction on Beta

(Original post by bazc350)
I've seen the Warwick MSc Econ website and came across the introductory lecture slides, which seem to have 2 streams of Econometrics for MSc- A and B. It *looks* like A is the one for those who haven't done any/much econometrics before, and B the one who have. Is this accurate?

Yes

(Original post by bazc350)
Any advice regarding the above will be of great help. I'm hoping to start applying for MSc soon (if I get them done before Christmas holidays/exam time I hope I haven't left it too late for some of the unis I'm looking at considering competition for places and applications for funding- at LSE, UCL and Warwick especially).

Thanks.

I am not an expert on precise dates. But you should be fine.

[bazc350]

Not studying econometrics this year. My situation's a bit weird- I actually started my degree in Industrial Economics (not really an economics degree) and switched into the 2nd year of economics (which is totally isolated from Industrial- as such it wasn't straightforward; admissions needed a bit of persuading!)

This meant I'd missed the first year intro econometrics stream which was needed to take econometrics in 2nd year (and of course, 2nd year econometrics needed to take 3rd year modules). I do regret not trying harder to get onto econometrics now that I'm thinking of doing a Masters... but I did do the 2 intro econometric courses (which together basically covered the whole Introductory Econometrics textbook by Dougherty) and hence covered a lot of the stuff I bolded. And yeah, I did do linear restrictions- but it was just limited to H0: Beta = 0 and H1: Beta (does not =) 0; we did do some stuff in the first year where Beta </> 0 briefly though and implications on one/two tail t-tests, but nothing more than that.

It looks like the A and B streams within the Warwick course might cater for my situation anyway? Would you agree?

I'll speak to my tutor this week regarding my application and ask his opinions on it also.

Thanks for the advice- it'll be highly useful in the coming weeks I'm sure!