Pre-sessional modules

We strongly encourage offer holders to attend our pre-sessional modules prior to commencing their Masters programme. 

Introduction to Economics 

We are pleased to announce our pre-sessional course 'Introduction to MSc Economics' is now open to Masters in Economics offer holders. This introduction is fully self-paced and includes video lectures, quizzes, and problem sets. There will also be the option to join several online drop-in Question & Answer sessions - further information on the drop in sessions will be available in the summer.

Visit the link below to access the 'Introduction to Economics' modules, where you will also find a welcome video by the Programme Director, Dr Vsevolod Ostapenko, briefly explaining what to expect:

Access the course at: Introduction to Economics

During this pre-sessional, if you encounter any ongoing issues, please do not hesitate to contact Vsevolod by email at: vsevolod.ostapenko@durham.ac.uk 

Best of luck with the course and looking forward to seeing you on the programme! 

Online drop-in Q&A sessions for Introduction to Economics:

We have created these drop-in Q&A sessions should you have any questions about the content of the pre-sessional in Economics modules. From the list of dates below, please pick the most suitable slot for you and join the session using the Zoom link below. Feel free to attend more than one session if you have lots of questions. 

• Wednesday 28 August, 11:00 – 12:00
• Tuesday 3 September, 11:00 – 12:00
• Friday 13 September, 11:00 – 12:00
• Friday 20 September, 11:00 – 12:00

The Zoom link for all drop-in sessions:
https://durhamuniversity.zoom.us/j/94481990472?pwd=8ky9ZcAy0fgcwhNmyfa64EMfw7uPCY.1

Meeting ID: 944 8199 0472

Passcode: 118178

Mathematics and Statistics

Please note that one more pre-sessional course 'Mathematics and Statistics' will be available in September (it is highly recommended you attend). The classes will run as live Zoom sessions, 10am-1pm and 2pm to 5pm, every day of the week beginning 23 September. The Masters programme office will send out Zoom links and all other details in due course.