University of East Anglia (UEA), the United Kingdom
University of East Anglia (UEA)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Part-time | find out | find out | find out | find out |
Study
This programme provides a sound foundation in contemporary development economics. It's unique as it integrates methods, research findings and new insights from behavioural and experimental economics. The MSc is taught by a team of internationally-respected development economists with a vast amount of experience, at the forefront of innovative development research internationally. The programme applies economic analyses to real-world problems, like poverty and underdevelopment, to identify effective policies.
Structure
This Master's course requires students to undertake compulsory and optional modules, an examination and to produce a dissertation. Optional seminars, workshops and sessions are offered throughout the programme for teaching and strengthening student essay and dissertation writing skills. The School of International Development addresses contemporary challenges via multi/interdisciplinary approaches, where research is organised into a series of Research Groups.
Teaching
The School of International Development at the University of East Anglia is a globally renowned department for teaching, research and consultancy on international development. Research in the School addresses challenges in developing and transition economies via disciplinary and multi/interdisciplinary approaches. Excellent staff:student ratios and teaching methods mean this School offers small class sizes and a friendly learning environment.
Employability
The Master's degree provides excellent employability prospects, with graduates employed in both development and non-development organisations, including international organisations, academia, NGOs, government ministries and the private sector. It also provides a solid master's training to those who want to pursue their PhD studies in development.
Open to applicants with a good degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in a Social Science subject with a strong background in Economics. UEA Admissions will also take into account the employment experience of applicants where relevant. All applicants are expected to attend an introductory course in Mathematics and Statistics for Economists in the fortnight preceding the Masters programme in September.
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