Overview
Key facts
The MSc Economics and Development Economics programme at the University of Nottingham 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. The centre’s principle interests are trade policy, macroeconomics of aid, and analysis of household surveys, especially for sub-Saharan Africa.
You will take specialist core modules and choose from a wide range of options to suit your interests. You will also receive one-to-one guidance to enable you to complete your research project.
With an advanced economics degree from the University of Nottingham, you will graduate with all the knowledge, practical skills and confidence you need to stand out to employers and progress as a professional economist or academic researcher.
Careers
Our masters provides a logical and rigorous perspective on human behaviour which is valued by a wide range of employers around the world, in banking, business, consulting, government and academia.
Our graduates now work in academia, government and the private sector, at organisations such as Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Economist Intelligence Unit, Goldman Sachs, IBM, PwC, and Thomson Reuters.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Development Policy Analysis
- Development Microeconomics
- Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Econometric Theory
- Economic Data Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Credits
CATS
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics Finance International Development View 380 other Masters in International Development in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a discipline with significant economics content, including some mathematical and quantitative methods modules
Tuition Fee
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International
25000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
14000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Nottingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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