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University of Manchester: Development Economics and Policy
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Environment, Education and Development |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| gdi-admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 2814 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This interdisciplinary master’s course offers rigorous, practice-based training at the intersection of economic theory, applied research and real-world policy-making, with a strong focus on the challenges facing developing and transitional economies.
It is jointly delivered by the Global Development Institute - one of Europe’s largest and most respected centres for development studies - and the Department of Economics, bringing together critical development perspectives with advanced economic analysis.
Whether you’re preparing for a career in government, international organisations, NGOs or the private sector, this MSc will equip you with the tools to examine global economic issues and develop effective, evidence-based policy solutions.
You’ll begin with core units that provide a strong foundation in macro- and micro-development economics, before tailoring your learning through a wide range of optional units. These allow you to explore topics such as global inequality, trade, labour markets, public policy and climate change, aligned with your own interests and ambitions.
Throughout the course, you’ll apply your learning to real-world contexts – working directly with development data and gaining hands-on experience in econometrics using industry-standard software. A practical development project will help you translate theory into insight, while sharpening your analytical and policy-making skills.
Teaching is research-led and grounded in current global challenges, drawing on the expertise of academics actively influencing development policy around the world. You’ll engage with case studies and diverse perspectives to understand development issues from both global and local viewpoints.
Your final dissertation offers the opportunity to explore a topic that matters to you, with many students producing work that informs the practice of NGOs, international agencies or government departments.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in a Economics or a related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate a background in microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics (up to at least intermediate level) and achieve scores of 2.1 or above in relevant modules. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
This interdisciplinary master’s course offers rigorous, practice-based training at the intersection of economic theory, applied research and real-world policy-making, with a strong focus on the challenges facing developing and transitional economies.
It is jointly delivered by the Global Development Institute - one of Europe’s largest and most respected centres for development studies - and the Department of Economics, bringing together critical development perspectives with advanced economic analysis.
Whether you’re preparing for a career in government, international organisations, NGOs or the private sector, this MSc will equip you with the tools to examine global economic issues and develop effective, evidence-based policy solutions.
You’ll begin with core units that provide a strong foundation in macro- and micro-development economics, before tailoring your learning through a wide range of optional units. These allow you to explore topics such as global inequality, trade, labour markets, public policy and climate change, aligned with your own interests and ambitions.
Throughout the course, you’ll apply your learning to real-world contexts – working directly with development data and gaining hands-on experience in econometrics using industry-standard software. A practical development project will help you translate theory into insight, while sharpening your analytical and policy-making skills.
Teaching is research-led and grounded in current global challenges, drawing on the expertise of academics actively influencing development policy around the world. You’ll engage with case studies and diverse perspectives to understand development issues from both global and local viewpoints.
Your final dissertation offers the opportunity to explore a topic that matters to you, with many students producing work that informs the practice of NGOs, international agencies or government departments.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in a Economics or a related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate a background in microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics (up to at least intermediate level) and achieve scores of 2.1 or above in relevant modules. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
MSc Development Economics and Policy provides training in contemporary economic theory, applied economics and quantitative methods relevant to developing and transitional economies.
Run jointly by the Global Development Institute (School of Environment Education and Development) and the Department of Economics (School of Social Sciences), it is especially appropriate if you're seeking to practice as a development economist in government, the private sector, a multilateral organisation or an NGO.
In addition to studying four compulsory course units, you'll have the opportunity to specialise in particular areas of the subject via four optional course units and a dissertation.
The theory course units provide a thorough training in both contemporary macro- and micro-development theory.
Applied and optional course units offer you an opportunity to understand problems and policy prescriptions within both global and national economic contexts.
The quantitative course units, which include an applied development project, enable you to test theories using data sets and provide training in standard econometrics techniques and up-to-date econometrics software packages.
You'll also undertake independent research between June and September in the form of an approved dissertation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in a Economics or a related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate a background in microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics (up to at least intermediate level) and achieve scores of 2.1 or above in relevant modules. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
MSc Development Economics and Policy provides training in contemporary economic theory, applied economics and quantitative methods relevant to developing and transitional economies.
Run jointly by the Global Development Institute (School of Environment Education and Development) and the Department of Economics (School of Social Sciences), it is especially appropriate if you're seeking to practice as a development economist in government, the private sector, a multilateral organisation or an NGO.
In addition to studying four compulsory course units, you'll have the opportunity to specialise in particular areas of the subject via four optional course units and a dissertation.
The theory course units provide a thorough training in both contemporary macro- and micro-development theory.
Applied and optional course units offer you an opportunity to understand problems and policy prescriptions within both global and national economic contexts.
The quantitative course units, which include an applied development project, enable you to test theories using data sets and provide training in standard econometrics techniques and up-to-date econometrics software packages.
You'll also undertake independent research between June and September in the form of an approved dissertation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in a Economics or a related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate a background in microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics (up to at least intermediate level) and achieve scores of 2.1 or above in relevant modules. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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