MSc in Development Studies

at Adam Smith Business School

Core Modules

• Development Policy
• The Economics Of Inequality And Deprivation
• Understanding Development: A Multidisciplinary Approach
• The Economics Of Migration*
• Dissertation Gcds

• 2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in a social sciences subject. Students with degrees in other fields who have relevant work experience can also be considered. Students who have a degree in economics and wish to pursue further studies in development economics are advised to consider applying for the MSc Economic Development.
• Only applications that meet or exceed our stated entry requirements will go forward for consideration. Any application that does not will be automatically rejected. Applicants will be made offers based on their relative performance compared to other applicants, taking into account both current GPA, or degree classification, and the relevance of an applicant’s academic background.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with 2 sub-tests at 6.5 and 2 sub-tests at 6.0.
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date.

Tuition Fees

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £23520

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.