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Development Economics MSc

City St George's, University of London (formerly City)

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    City St George's, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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. A range of employment opportunities are open to you when you graduate. You could seek work in the public or the private sector, focusing on consultancy or economic analysis. Areas and organisations you could consider: consulting firms specialising in development governmental bodies such as the Department for International Development (DFID) major international, financial and development institutions such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund or the United Nations the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), which regularly recruits MSc students for overseas postings. This course also gives a strong foundation for further doctoral research in the field of economics.

Tuition fees

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£ 20,500per year

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University information

City St George's, University of London (formerly City)

City St George's, University of London (formerly City)

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    City, University of London 1, Northampton Square, London, London, EC1V 0HB, United Kingdom

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Nearly all degrees offer the opportunity of a work placement, a clinical placement or time studying abroad. Many offer professional accreditation.
A welcoming and diverse community with buddy schemes, student counselling, Students' Union with active student societies, and an award-winning student centre.
Partnerships with more than 100 leading institutions around the world bring exciting opportunities to study abroad and gain international work experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    49th out of 79 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    125 55%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    59th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    69th

    8

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