MSc Quantitative International Development

The MSc Quantitative International Development course at the University of Essex is designed for students who wish to develop a deep understanding of global development issues, whilst attaining high-level quantitative skills. This course combines the study of development theories and issues with rigorous training in quantitative research methods and analysis.Course Content: The course provides a theoretical grounding in international development and quantitative methods, allowing for a flexible and customizable study experience. Modules are offered in specialized areas such as poverty and inequality, health and society, conflict, and development economics.Key Modules: Core modules include Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods, Techniques of Quantitative Analysis, and an Independent project (Dissertation). Additionally, optional modules cover topics like Global Capitalism: Past, Present and Future, Development Economics, and Global Gender and Sexuality.Accreditations: Not provided.Future Careers: Upon completing the course, graduates can embark on careers as development practitioners, working in international development organizations, governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations or in the private sector. Alternatively, they can carry on to advanced research, studying towards a PhD degree in various roles within the social sciences.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: [MSc Quantitative International Development](https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/PG01303/1/MSc-Quantitative-International-Development).