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| 1 | Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the core concepts, methodological approaches, analytical tools and historical origins of the principal schools of economic thought |
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| 2 | Examine quantitative and qualitative data to understand political economic challenges and to construct alternative policy prescriptions |
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| 3 | Apply competing economic theories to explain the historical and contemporary evolution of capitalist economies. |
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| 4 | Recognise the ethical, social, and professional responsibilities of social scientists and the value-laden character of economic thought. |
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| 5 | Evaluate dominant explanations or narratives for contentious and significant social phenomena from different traditions of political economy |
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| 6 | Demonstrate effective oral, visual and written skills for communicating political economic enquiry and debate, in collaboration with others |
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| 7 | Conduct independent research and enquiry using a body of knowledge of theories of political economy to design and implement analyses of relevant issues |
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| 8 | Demonstrate extensive and diverse primary and secondary research skills in the construction of a sustained piece of original research |
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