Economics And Finance For Development (MSc)

This course will provide you with a systematic understanding of economic approaches to development and in particular, the role of finance and financial institutions. Students will be able to evaluate the merits of the various mechanisms of financing development and to understand the bases for financial policy.

During the course you will develop the skills required for the analysis of development issues, and to understand the interlinkages between statistics and econometrics, and develop expertise on international trade and exchange rate policies and related economic matters.

 Additionally, students have the opportunity to study a range of options covering project and programme management, public policy, and development policy.

Entry Requirements:

• All applicants are required to have an Honours degree, normally at the level of a 2:2 or above (or equivalent) plus equivalent of GCSE Grade 4 (old grade C) or above in English Language.
• English language requirements
• IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent

What You Will Study:

• All module information is for 2023 entry, and is subject to change.
• First year
• Core
• Economic Growth and Development
• Applied Econometrics
• International Economics
• Finance for Development
• Dissertation
• Option
• Project Finance and Appraisal
• Policy Analysis for Governance and Development
• Issues in Development Theory
• Security and Development in Fragile and Conflict Affected Areas
• Critical Perspectives on Sustainable Development
• University Semester 1 Elective
• Sustainable Cities
• Africa Study Visit
• Assessing Development Practices Needs and Outcomes
• Project Implementation Management
• University Semester 2 Elective