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Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Economics (10) Politics & Government (30) Sociology (33)

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Are you interested in applying economic analysis to policy-making in both developed and developing countries? The Development Economics MSc programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a rewarding career in the public or private sector. With a focus on economic theory and statistical tools, you will learn to analyse policies and assess their impact on economic and human development. The programme offers flexibility with full-time and part-time study options. Entry requirements include a background in mathematics and an upper second-class undergraduate degree in economics, business, politics, or related disciplines. This programme also provides a strong foundation for further doctoral research in economics.

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Key information

Learn how to apply economic and quantitative analysis to policy and decision-making in developed and developing countries around the world. You will build an understanding of economic development issues while learning economic theory and statistical tools required to analyse policies.

Course overview

Are you looking to develop a rewarding career as a development economist in the public or private sector? This course will appeal to you if you have a quantitative background.

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Entry Requirements

You should have some mathematical background (A-level, IB, AP or any other equivalent secondary school qualification) and an upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in one of the following:

Economics or a related discipline (e.g. finance)
Business, Management, Politics, Law, Accounting, Psychology, Quantitative Sociology or Financial Journalism
A quantitative discipline, such as Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or a Natural Science

Students with a good lower second-class degree in one of the above disciplines may be considered on a case-by-case basis.


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