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PostgraduateMSc

Development Economics

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,800Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Development Economics at University of Nottingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our Development Economics MSc uses modern economic analysis and empirical methods to explore theories, issues and evidence relating to developing countries. It focuses on the specific economic challenges of some of the poorest countries in the world and looks at the success and failure of different economies. You will learn from experts in their field and our teaching is informed by the research of the Centre for Research in Economic Development and International Trade. International tuition fees are £30,800 per year, home/UK fees are £17,300 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £38,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Theory and Development
Macroeconomics of Developing Economies
Econometric Methods and Applications
International Trade Policy Analysis
Household Surveys and Poverty Analysis
Experimental Design in Development Research
Aid Effectiveness and Resource Allocation
Research Methods and Dissertation Project
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

£30,800

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,800

Home Student Fee

£17,300

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Nottingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,000£37,000
3 years£26,000£32,500£41,000
5 years£31,500£44,000£60,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham offers Development Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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