MSc International Development with Economics

at University of Bath

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
 

Semester 1

• Doing research for international development
• History and theory of international development
• Economics for international development
   

Semester 2

• Doing research for international development
• Global political economy
• Plus one optional unit
   

Summer

• Either Dissertation or Practicum

Typically, you should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least First Class. However, due to the number of different grading scales in use, we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application.
 

To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering and vehicle engineering.
 

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
 

If you have graduated within the last 5 years from an Indian university where the medium of instruction is English and have achieved the required level of English in your Indian 12th Standard examinations, we may be able to assess your English. More information can be found here.
 

English language requirements
 

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element

• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
   

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

MSc International Development with Economics   Home £10,700   Overseas £23,000

Our courses provide an excellent grounding for careers in international development, humanitarian action and working for social, economic and environmental justice in both global North and global South. They provide the core skills required in a range of policy, communication, advocacy, research and programmatic roles.
 

In recent years, graduates of this course have gone on to secure roles in the following organisations:
 

• Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA)
• African World Heritage Fund
• Harrow Council
• Accenture UK
• SDE Seadragon Education
• M-CRIL inclusive microeconomics
   

Other graduates have chosen to work for themselves and set up their own charities, while some have stayed in academia to complete doctoral studies.