MSc Development Economics

Russell Square Campus, London, United Kingdom

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12 monthsProgram duration

25,320 GBPTuition Fee/year

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Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Development Economics is the flagship Master programme offered by the SOAS Economics Department.

It integrates two fundamental intellectual traditions that our unique Department has cultivated for decades: a rigorous pluralist theoretical approach to economics and a focus on real-world development issues using modern economic analytical tools.

If you are interested in understanding the complexities of the global economy, the economic challenges and opportunities confronting countries in the Global South and addressing issues such as poverty, inequalities, climate change and environmental breakdown, and other significant development challenges, the MSc Development Economics is the ideal choice for you.

Participants will delve into various schools of thought concerning economic growth and development, inflation, unemployment, inequality, money creation, climate change, and macroeconomic policy. The curriculum encompasses different perspectives on topics like market failures, the role of institutions and agents in the economy and government interventions. Students will explore theories and policies through institutional, historical, and pluralist lenses.

Optional regional modules provide an avenue for students to explore regional perspectives, aligning with the longstanding tradition of SOAS Economics. Furthermore, participants have the opportunity to specialize in one of three areas: 1) Development Economics and International Finance, 2) Development Economics and the Environment, and 3) Development Economics and Institutions. This specialization is achieved through the selection of specific optional modules and the completion of a dissertation on a related topic.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Development Economics is the flagship Master programme offered by the SOAS Economics Department.

Undergraduate

TOEFL

95+

Bachelor GPA

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

65+

Malaysia: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor degree
Equivalent to 2:ii: 3.0/4.0 or B (Class 2 Division 2)

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

14,550 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

25,320 GBP

Other Expenses

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Our accommodation offers SOAS only and Intercollegiate properties.

Our accommodation includes twin, single and double rooms, catered and self catered, ensuite and with shared facilities.

We can offer female only accommodation, studios, shared flats and houses and private sector accommodation as well as our halls.

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