
Convenor name: Anuja Bajaj
Convenor email: ab185@soas.ac.uk
Office room: Room 283, Main Building
Office hours: Wednesdays, 1 pm - 3 pm
Appointment booking link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/36af513813074c188dcea82600705730@soas.ac.uk/meetingtype/C1N3A4364EqpMn8GCUZSpQ2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=mLinkFromTile
Module dates: Semester 2
Intended learning outcomes:
1. To teach the students the habits of thought, knowledge and understanding to be able to carry out good quality applied econometric research with confidence
2. Through their computer-based assignments, they will be also trained in conducting research using secondary data
3. To deepen their other transferable skills such as written communication, teamwork, numeracy, computer literacy, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 24 April 2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 22 May 2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 1: Format: 850-word essay and R code
Assessment 2: Name: Exam (EX1)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 2: Format: Closed book exam
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Yurie Watanabe
Librarian email: yw25@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus