Masters Degrees (Economics Development)

Gain a rigorous training in economics and development, and develop a thorough understanding of a wide range of economic theories, concepts and methods of analysis. Read more

The MRes/PhD course is an integrated Master of Research in Economics, from which students progress to PhD in Economics. You will be taught and guided by top-class researchers at the forefront of their field, and will receive comprehensive support for your entry into the job market. Read more

GW’s MA in Applied Economics provides you with the tools to succeed as economists in today’s data-driven world. Read more

On this MA, you’ll benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to international development, drawing from areas such as politics, economics, anthropology, philosophy, sociology, geography, and environmental science.  You’ll discover the importance of understanding the historical context when trying to make sense of current development challenges. Read more

Develop the key competencies in theoretical, applied and empirical economics that are required by many employers of economists. You will cover core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, and have the chance to take modules in specialist areas including health economics and behavioural economics. Read more

Do you want a high flying, well paid economics career in government, business or finance? Do you have excellent critical thinking and analytical skills and are you a good communicator? Economics plays an important role in the business world providing an understanding of the motives and actions of customers, suppliers, competitors, employers and financiers. Read more

Do you have an interest in designing and implementing development projects and programmes? How about researching development effectiveness? Or would you like to develop and enhance your skills for undertaking rigorous, high quality impact evaluations?  Impact evaluation has become an important tool in development policy-making. Read more

Build the skills crucial to your interests and career ambitions in development economics. You'll join a vibrant programme which provides a structured transition to independent research. Read more

Apply for this programme With an ever-increasing world population and growing pressure on the world’s finite resources, the analytical skills of agricultural economists are more relevant than ever. Read more

is the flagship Master's programme offered by the SOAS Economics Department. It combines the two core intellectual traditions nurtured for decades in our unique Department: a pluralist approach to economics and a focus on real-world development issues. Read more

Economics is a two-year international Master’s programme offered by the accredited Oulu Business School providing training in modern economics. Read more

Our Development Economics MSc explores the theories, issues and evidence in economic analysis, as applied to developing countries. Read more

Students whose qualifications indicate that they are able to pursue independent research may be accepted to read for a research degree (MPhil/PhD) in Economics. Read more

This programme is suited to students from a non-economics background, and will provide you with a solid grounding in policy analysis for economic growth and development, and for combatting poverty. Read more

Rigorous training in theoretical and applied economics Emphasis on formal maths and statistics Emphasis on understanding, critically assessing and conducting formal research Suitable as preparation for an  MRes/PhD Scholarships  available for outstanding candidates. Read more