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PostgraduateMSc

East Asian Development and the Global Economy

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£32,400Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc East Asian Development and the Global Economy at University of Bristol is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Delve into an advanced, critical exploration of East Asia’s transformation and its role in twenty-first-century world affairs. Examine how political, economic and social change across the region intersects with and reshapes global structures, uncovering the opportunities, challenges and strategic questions this interaction creates for governments, firms, and communities. East Asia is now central to debates about the future of global capitalism. International tuition fees are £32,400 per year, home/UK fees are £16,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Historical Political Economy of East Asia
International Development and Global Capitalism
East Asian Trade
Finance and Investment Networks
Comparative Development Strategies in the Region
Global Economic Institutions and Regional Power
Critical Theories of Development and Modernisation
Research Methods in International Political Economy
Dissertation in East Asian Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£32,400

Home Student Fee

£16,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£32,000
3 years£23,500£28,500£36,000
5 years£29,000£37,000£50,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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£300scholarship value
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University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,450scholarship value
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St Mary Redcliffe Church Choral Scholarships

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£1,300scholarship value
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About University of Bristol

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