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PostgraduateMSc

Development Economics and Policy

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,500Per Year (Intl)
£14,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Development Economics and Policy at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This interdisciplinary master’s course offers rigorous, practice-based training at the intersection of economic theory, applied research and real-world policy-making, with a strong focus on the challenges facing developing and transitional economies. It is jointly delivered by the Global Development Institute - one of Europe’s largest and most respected centres for development studies - and the Department of Economics, bringing together critical development perspectives with advanced economic analysis. Whether you’re preparing for a career in government, international organisations, NGOs or... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Global inequality
Trade
Labour markets
Public policy and climate change
Aligned with your own interests and ambitions
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

£30,500

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£30,500

Home Student Fee

£14,700

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

70%Working
18%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Development Economics and Policy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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