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PostgraduateMaster of Science

Economics and Finance for Development

University of Bradford
Bradford, England
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15 monthsDuration
£15,700Per Year (Intl)
£12,814Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc (PG) Economics and Finance for Development at University of Bradford. Based in Bradford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 15-month full-time structure. This course will provide you with a systematic understanding of economic approaches to development and in particular, the role of finance and financial institutions. Students will be able to evaluate the merits of the various mechanisms of financing development and to understand the bases for financial policy. During the course you will develop the skills required for the analysis of development issues, and to understand the interlinkages between statistics and econometrics, and develop expertise on international trade and exchange rate policies and related economic matters. International tuition fees are £15,700 per year, home/UK fees are £12,814 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Development Economics and Policy
Financial Systems and Institutions
Econometrics for Development Analysis
International Trade and Finance
Exchange Rate Theory and Policy
Development Finance Mechanisms
Research Methods and Statistics
Dissertation in Economics and Finance
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,700

per year

Total Course Cost (15 months)£31,400

Home Student Fee

£12,814

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Bradford

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