MSc in Economics for Development at University of Oxford

Programme overview

The MSc in Economics for Development cultivates the analytical and critical skills needed to assess alternative approaches to economic development policy, with rigorous quantitative training to access, process and interpret data.

Duration: 9 months | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

An optional pre-sessional mathematics course before induction week, followed by taught economics courses and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Approximately one third of graduates proceed to doctoral research in economics, immediately or after work experience.

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Entry requirements

A first-class or a very strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in economics; entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or equivalent. Applicants whose first degree contains little or no economics cannot be considered. Relevant experience in developing countries is desirable but not essential. English language (higher level): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall with 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall with 155 per component. Test must be taken no more than two years before the course start. Application deadline 26 January 2027.

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

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