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University of Glasgow: Development Studies

Institution University of Glasgow View institution profile
Department Adam Smith Business School View department profile
Web glasgow.ac.uk/business
Study type Taught

Summary

This programme is suited to students from a non-economics background, and will provide you with a solid grounding in policy analysis for economic growth and development, and for combatting poverty. You will develop significant quantitative skills and economic knowledge to address contemporary issues in development, equipping you for an internationally oriented career focused on developing countries.

  • The Masters in Development Studies will provide you with a good understanding of:

    • the main social and developmental problems facing less developed countries
    • possible policy responses to developmental issues, with an emphasis on human capital, environment, international trade, and market liberalisation
    • the measurement, evolution, causes and consequences of inequality and poverty
    • policies for combating poverty
    • the effect of foreign capital flows on development: foreign direct investment and foreign aid
  • You will be taught by experts in the field, many of whom have worked with international and government organisations such as the IMF, World Bank, and central banks.

  • This programme provides the empirical tools, data, and STATA software training that will enable students to investigate economic development and to prepare an independent empirical analysis.
  • In addition to a large choice of optional courses, you will have the opportunity to enhance your learning by taking courses in other subjects at the University such as Economic & Social History and Central & East European Studies.
  • You will have access to conferences and seminars hosted by the Glasgow Centre for International Development. This will expose you to development in the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine, environmental management and sustainability.
  • Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.

You will take 4 core courses and fulfil the remainder of the credits with optional courses and a dissertation.

Core courses

  • DEVELOPMENT POLICY
  • THE ECONOMICS OF INEQUALITY AND DEPRIVATION
  • UNDERSTANDING DEVELOPMENT: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
  • THE ECONOMICS OF MIGRATION

Optional courses

  • AID AND DEVELOPMENT
  • ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
  • FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
  • GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
  • MONEY, FINANCE AND GROWTH
  • POLICIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT
  • SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN FINANCE
  • THEORY AND PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY
  • HEALTH ECONOMICS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Dissertation

  • DISSERTATION GCDS

If you have little or no economics background you are strongly recommended to take the non-credit introductory course to economics offered before semester one begins.

As a graduate you will be equipped to work in international organisations, government ministries, banks and other financial institutions. Recent graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as the Ministry of Environment, NHS, Malaysian Fuel and Gas Training Academy, and Wateraid. Roles have included Urban Development Consultant, Principal Economist and Senior Officer for Energy and Mining. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.

Dual Degree (Radboud - Glasgow) Development Studies

TheDevelopment Studies is an exciting partnership designed in collaboration with Radboud University, Netherlands. The 2 year programme aims to provide you with a rigorous and comprehensive general overview of the topic in year 1 and specialist training and dissertation writing in year 2.

Find out more

  • International Economics and Development | Radboud University (ru.nl)

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The University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School has the triple crown of accreditation and is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, evidence of our credibility and performance worldwide. In 2019, the School was also recognised by the Athena Swan Charter, achieving a Bronze Award for gender equality. In 2020, the Adam Smith Business School became an advanced signatory of the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). This signals our commitment to promote sustainability and responsible management in our teaching, research and practice.

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