MSc Development Economics

at SOAS University of London

Structure

The MSc Development Economics is a taught Masters degree. It consists of eight modules delivered through lectures, classes, and tutorials and an 10,000-word dissertation. The degree is awarded on the basis of examinations written in May and a dissertation which is submitted in September. All students must complete the compulsory Prliminary cours in Mathematics and Statistics which is taught over three weeks in August/ September before the start of the core modules of the MSc.

Compulsory Modules
 

• Dissertation for MSc Development Economics    
• Macroeconomics    
• Microeconomics    
• Growth and Development    
• Econometrics    
• Advanced Econometrics    

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in Economics. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

Home Students
£14,270    

Overseas Students    
£23,800    

Fees go up each year, therefore your tuition fee in your second and subsequent years of study will be higher.

Our continuing students, on the same degree programme, are protected from annual increases higher than 5%.

The SOAS MSc in Development Economics and the critical approach to economic and development issues it provides is a gateway to various job opportunities in international organisations, governments, NGOs and private companies. The advanced nature of the programme also serves as an excellent foundation for PhD studies.