This degree applies basic economic principles to the study of global development and policy-making in developing countries. It is rigorous in its exposition yet links in a practical way to the problems of poverty, globalisation, gender, conflict, security and institutional design encountered in development policy-making.
Content and Structure
Students are required to complete 8 taught modules over two semesters: in each semester students are required to take 4 modules which are examined at the end of each semester. In addition students are required to complete a dissertation. The award of an MSc in Development Economics and Policy requires students to pass the examinations and the dissertation.
