Development Economics and Policy The University of Manchester

Overview

The Development Economics and Policy programme offered at The University of Manchester is jointly delivered by the Global Development Institute - one of Europe’s largest and most respected centres for development studies - and the Department of Economics, bringing together critical development perspectives with advanced economic analysis.

Career opportunities

Teaching and research at the Global Development Institute covers a wide variety of topics and as a result our students can be found in a range of jobs and careers.

The teaching aims to support students from all backgrounds to acquire valuable knowledge, skills and attributes to achieve their educational and professional goals.

It includes regular contributions from researchers and practitioners with a view to equip our students to make a positive difference in their chosen sphere.

• NGOs and third-sector organisations

The teaching and research aims are suited to work in non-government and civil society organisations where you take on a range of roles from policy advisors, project managers, HR and communications staff.

The alumni can be found at large international NGOs like Oxfam as well as in many smaller organisations.

• Government and policy

Graduates can be found in national governments, multilateral organisations and policy influencing positions around the world, in organisations including DFID, the World Bank, African Union, United Nations and as civil servants around the world.

• Private sector

The focus on how businesses and the private sector can play a role in development enables you to gain employment in multinational organisations, private sector firms or to start your own organisations addressing some of the biggest global challenges.

• Research and teaching 

The master's courses provide you with a strong theoretical foundation for further study.

Alumni find employment in research and teaching positions at universities and research institutes around the world. Top employers include:  

• African Union;  

• Oxfam;  

• Inter-American Development Bank;  

• Care;  

• Mercy Corps;  

• The British Council;  

• the World Bank;  

• the Department for International Development;  

• United Nations;  

• USAID.