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PostgraduateMSc

Development Finance

University of Reading
Reading, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,450Per Year (Intl)
£12,050Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Development Finance at University of Reading is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Explore key issues and challenges in finance for economic development in developing countries with our MSc Development Finance master’s degree. Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25). You will examine the key issues in development finance, and conduct analysis of financial markets in emerging economies, financial sector reform, and policies and institutions, to promote financial inclusion. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Financial Markets in Emerging Economies
Development Economics and Growth Theory
Financial Inclusion and Poverty Reduction
International Development Finance Institutions
Financial Sector Reform and Regulation
Research Methods in Development Finance
Policy Analysis for Economic Development
Dissertation in Development Finance
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,450

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£26,450

Home Student Fee

£12,050

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data

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