MA International Development at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MA International Development is a one-year full-time degree that examines the most pressing issues facing the developing world from economic, political and social scientific perspectives. It builds a grounding in economics and politics and offers the chance to study abroad at a partner institution for a dual award (two Masters degrees in two years).

Department: Department of Economics | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Dissertation (40 credits), Introductory Microeconomics (20), Introductory Econometrics (20), Economic Development Theory (20), Causal Inference: Randomised and Natural Experiments (20) and Lectures in Economic and Public Policy (10), plus 30 credits from a Government module pathway and a 20-credit option.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue a research degree or employment in international development; recent Masters graduates have worked for organisations including the United Nations and the World Bank.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in any discipline that includes at least one module in accounting, economics, business, finance, management, maths or statistics; any other 2:2 or above is also considered with one year of relevant work experience after graduating. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all components for applicants whose first language is not English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,550 for the whole programme. Fee period not labelled on the page; one-year full-time course Source

International applicants: GBP 25,925 for the whole programme. Fee period not labelled on the page; one-year full-time course Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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