Course 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.
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.
Sponsorship information
There are many internal and external funding opportunities for postgraduate study. We offer several postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students. We also regularly welcome students on the University's Equity and Merit scholarship scheme. In addition, the Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class bachelor's degree and are progressing to a postgraduate taught master's course. Many of our students have gained British Chevening, British Council or Commonwealth scholarships, as well as country-specific awards.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL