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Development Economics

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Tuition GBP 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 1 August 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Moffat, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Development Economics at University of Sussex is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Development Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Development Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Analytical Methods in Economics
  2. Development Economics
  3. Dissertation in Economics
  4. Econometric Methods
  5. Economic Analysis
  6. Research Methods for Economics

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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).

An upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above in economics, including intermediate level microeconomics and macroeconomics


English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Sussex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Moffat, United Kingdom

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 1 August 2026
  • Start Date 2017-09-25
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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