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Development Economics and Policy

University of Manchester
Tuition GBP 17000 (International); GBP 9000.0 (National)
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On Campus']
Location Manchester, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Development Economics and Policy at The University of Manchester is a MSc programme in United Kingdom. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.

Key Program Features

  • Degree: MSc
  • Language: English
  • Duration: 12 months

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Development Economics and Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A MSc from The University of Manchester opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.

Program Curriculum

  • Applied Development Economics Project (ADEP)
  • Introduction to Econometrics
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics
  • Development Macroeconomics
  • Development Microeconomics
  • Poverty, Inequality and Government Policy in Less Developed Countries
  • Further Econometrics
  • Economics of Environmental Policy
  • Topics in the Economic Development of China
  • Globalisation, Trade and Development

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Applicants should have a Bachelors degree with a minimum classification of Second Class Honours, Upper Division (2:1) in Economics or a related subject with 60% or above in the following modules Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and statistics or its international equivalent.

English language

  • IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0

  • TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other subsections

  • Pearson PTE overall score of 59 with a minimum score of 59 in the written section and 51 in all other subsections

  • Cambridge CAE or Cambridge CPE grade C (Please note that the Cambridge First Certificate in English is not acceptable.)


Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17000 (International); GBP 9000.0 (National)

GBP 17000 (International); GBP 9000.0 (National)

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.

About University of Manchester

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  • Start Date 2017-09-18
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months