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PostgraduateMSc

Development Finance

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£31,500Per Year (Intl)
£15,200Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Development Finance at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. 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. As global economies become increasingly interconnected, the role of finance in achieving sustainable development has never been more critical. The MSc Development Finance is a forward-thinking programme that explores the complex relationship between finance, economic growth, and development outcomes, with a specific focus on the challenges and opportunities facing low- and middle-income countries. This course goes beyond traditional finance training. 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

Financial Systems and Development Economics
Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
Public Financial Management in Developing Economies
Impact Investing and Social Finance
Development Finance Policy and Analysis
Financial Data Analysis and Research Methods
International Development Institutions and Instruments
Dissertation in Development Finance
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,500

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£31,500

Home Student Fee

£15,200

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

85%Working
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
30%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-07 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 Finance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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