* Deposits.Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £360 Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £340 Registration/exam only fee: £160
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):
overall score 6.5
two sub-tests no less than 6.5, no sub-test less than 6.0
or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification:
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
ibTOEFL: 90; no sub-test less than:
Reading: 20
Listening: 19
Speaking: 19
Writing: 23
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
This programme is suited to students from a non-economics background, and will provide you with a solid grounding in policy analysis for economic growth and development, and for combatting poverty. You will develop significant quantitative skills and economic knowledge to address contemporary issues in development, equipping you for an internationally oriented career focused on developing countries
The Masters in Development Studies will provide you with a good understanding of:
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You will take two core and four optional courses and complete a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a dissertation.
Teaching will be blended; live classes delivered remotely (eg Zoom or Microsoft Teams), recorded lectures and face-to-face teaching. You will meet faculty, and with each other, both through our virtual learning environment and through face-to-face interactions. You will study on and off campus, as you do normally. The aim is to deliver as much synchronous face-to face teaching as we can, as well as for instance, classes in laboratories, seminars and guest lectures. At all times, we will put your health and safety first: this means closely following and reacting to national guidelines.
Core courses
DEVELOPMENT POLICY
THE ECONOMICS OF INEQUALITY AND DEPRIVATION
Optional courses may include
BASIC ECONOMETRICS
BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
CHALLENGES IN INTERNATIONAL POLICIES
ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS:ORTHODOX AND HETERODOX THEORIES IN ACTION
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
HUMAN RIGHTS AND GLOBAL POLITICS
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND GLOBAL POLITICS
POLICIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT (FOOD SECURITY)
THEORY AND PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY
If you have little or no economics background you are strongly recommended to take the non-credit introductory course to economics offered before semester one begins.
Pre-Sessional English Course
This depends on your starting level. For students aiming for the standard requirement of IELTS 6.5 and starting a degree programme in September we recommend
As a graduate you will be equipped to work in international organisations, government ministries, banks and other financial institutions. Recent graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as the Ministry of Environment, NHS, Malaysian Fuel and Gas Training Academy, and Wateraid. Roles have included Urban Development Consultant, Principal Economist and Senior Officer for Energy and Mining. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.
Insurrance_fee: £300/year
