Overview

The Economics for Development course from the University of Oxford seeks to cultivate the analytical and critical skills relevant to economic development, in particular those needed to assess alternative approaches to policy. It provides the rigorous quantitative training that development work now requires, helping you develop the ability to access, process and interpret a variety of data. It aims to provide the research tools and approaches needed for those who wish to proceed to doctoral research in development economics.

Graduate destinations

Approximately one third of MSc graduates proceed to doctoral research in economics, usually two to three in Oxford, either immediately or after work experience in the field. Significant numbers are also now working in the major international financial institutions such as the World Bank, the IMF and the UN system, as well as in the UK’s Department for International Development. Many others work in the international NGO sector and for major consultancies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics

Econometrics

Calculus

Statistics
Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-27 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics International Development Sustainable Development View 213 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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110

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7.5

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General requirements

Official transcript(s)

CV/résumé

Statement of purpose/personal statement: A maximum of 1,000 words

Written work: Either one essay of a maximum of 4,000 words or two essays of a maximum of 2,000 words each

References/letters of recommendation: Three overall, generally academic

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38410 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

30210 GBP / year

≈ 30210 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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