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OverviewFor students looking to kick-start a career in development and critically understand some of the world's biggest challenges in development and how we can solve them.Designed by world-class development experts, our MSc Economics: Development Economics presents an exciting opportunity to prepare you for a fulfilling career in international organisations, social enterprises, government, think tanks or academia.Learn cutting-edge economic theories, econometrics and field research techniques, and apply them to understand important topics in development.Design your own development intervention or policy proposal under the supervision of our expert development economists.Receive feedback from development economists and professionals who’ve worked with international organisations such as the World Bank.
Minimum 2:1 degree with honours in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, mathematics, statistics, physical sciences, engineering, computer science, finance). We also consider strong students from disciplines that have quantitative components (e.g. a quantitative social science, psychology, geography, life sciences, accounting, management) as well as medicine intercalators. Evidence of quantitative ability is required. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications.