MSc International Economic Development

MSc International Economic Development is a specialist postgraduate masters course in the Dept of Economics.

It closely examines the process of economic development in an inter­national context and will aid you in developing the skills and expertise required to work as a professional economist in a developing country.

Course structure

Within MSc International Economic Development you will complete a mix of core and optional modules, allowing you to tailor the programme towards your own interests.

Core modules

 

• Macroeconomics for Developing Countries
• Microeconomics for Developing Countries
• Trade Policies for Developing Countries

 

• Dissertation or Applied Research Project

To be eligible to take the dissertation, you must complete at least 100 credits of taught modules in the autumn term, and achieve an average coursework mark of at least 60% in that term.

Optional modules

In addition you are invited to select up to 50 credits of optional modules. These include, but are not limited to, areas including banking and finance, economic development, econometrics, international business, globalisation, emerging markets and strategy.  

Assessment

MSc International Economic Development students will be assessed through written examinations, dissertation, assignments, case studies and group presentations.

Entry requirements

You are expected to have obtained a UK upper second class honours degree, or the international equivalent, involving the study of Economics. Students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of proficiency. Please see entry requirements for MSc International Economic Development. 

Intake overview

Nationalities from across the globe are represented across all our postgraduate masters courses, with students coming from countries including Brazil, Canada, China, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Turkey, mainland Europe and the UK.

Career prospects

Our graduates outstanding career prospects. MSc International Economic Development will prepare you for roles such as policymaker and consultant where it is useful to understand the key economic prin­ciples that underpin the processes through which national economies develop and grow.