Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Development Economics and Policy in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
28,000
(c. USD37,317.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc in Development Economics and Policy offers comprehensive instruction in modern economic theory, applied economics, and quantitative approaches tailored to developing and transitional economies. This joint program between the Global Development Institute (GDI) and the School of Social Sciences (SoSS) is ideal for those pursuing careers as development economists in government, private sector organizations, multilateral institutions, or NGOs. Alongside four mandatory course modules, students can focus on specific interest areas through four elective courses and a dissertation. The theoretical components deliver rigorous training in both macroeconomic and microeconomic development theories. Applied and elective courses allow students to analyze development challenges and policy solutions within global and national economic frameworks. Quantitative modules, featuring a practical development project, equip students to validate theories using datasets while providing instruction in econometric methods and current software tools.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in a Economics or a related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate a background in microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics (up to at least intermediate level) and achieve scores of 2.1 or above in relevant modules. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: IELTS (Academic) test score of 6.5 or more overall, with a minimum writing score of 6.5 and no other subsection below 6.0. TOEFL internet-based test score of 90 or more overall, with a minimum writing score of 22 and no other subsection below 20.
Tuition
GBP
28,000