Development Economics

Entry requirements

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.

- A related discipline (eg. Finance, Business Management, Politics, Law, Accounting, Psychology, Quantitative Sociology or Financial Journalism) with a significant economics component.

- A quantitative subject (e.g. Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, a Natural Science) with a significant economics component.

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you looking to develop a rewarding career as a development economist in the public or private sector? This course will appeal to you if you have a quantitative background.

You will develop your understanding of the key issues in economic development, and explore the economic theory and statistical tools you need to analyse policies and assess their impact on economic and human development. You have the option of studying full-time over the course of one year or part-time over the course of two years.

The Development Economics MSc will help you:

- Develop your analytical, quantitative and modelling abilities

- Develop your knowledge of modern economic theory, at both a micro and macro level

- Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the relevant empirical and theoretical research methodology

- Develop your knowledge of econometric theory and techniques and how they apply to development

- Critically interpret current research in a combination of fields, namely development, behavioural and experimental economics, financial economics, health economics, macroeconomics, regulation and competition. Should you wish to pursue further study, the dissertation track can also serve as a stepping stone to PhD in Economics.

Fees and funding

Please visit: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/postgraduate/development-economics