Development Economics MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By City St George’s, University of London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

20,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.


By the time you complete this master's in Development Economics course you will be able to confidently demonstrate how modern economic theory applies to development economics.


You will benefit from a global perspective, an analytical & sensibility and a keen understanding of new research in fields such as behavioural and experimental economics, macroeconomics, and regulation and competition.


When seeking work, you will be confident in your new competencies. These will include the ability to develop microeconomic models and undertake empirical investigations employing quantitative methods.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.


By the time you complete this master's in Development Economics course you will be able to confidently demonstrate how modern economic theory applies to development economics.


You will benefit from a global perspective, an analytical & sensibility and a keen understanding of new research in fields such as behavioural and experimental economics, macroeconomics, and regulation and competition.


When seeking work, you will be confident in your new competencies. These will include the ability to develop microeconomic models and undertake empirical investigations employing quantitative methods.

Admission Requirements

6.5+

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.

If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification:

  • IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each sub-test) OR
  • A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia or the USA.
All applicants that require a Student visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Student visa.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
11,930 GBP
International
20,500 GBP

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