Overview

Why this Economic Development programme of the University of Glasgow

MSc Economic Development (with Finance and Policy Pathways) aims to:

Instil critical awareness of theories and practice within economic development, supported by the specialist knowledge gained through in-depth studies in the field of development, with an interdisciplinary focus
Give you the opportunity, material and experiences to develop an appetite towards critical enquiry and investigation, and an applied focus in the areas of economic development
Provide you with a skill base from which you can develop a curriculum, which supports you to actively engage in the labour market fields of economic development
Build on and enhance appropriate graduate attributes, including a range of transferable and specialist skills, to increase your career prospects in the field of economic development and prepare you for further study
Career prospects
Recent graduates have gone on to work for the third and public sector in roles such as research analyst, development economist and consultant for governments, international organisations as well in the private and third sectors. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development Policy

Growth and Development

Aid and Development

Basic Econometrics

Behavioural Economics: Theory and Applications

The Economics of Inequality and Deprivation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00 , National

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Round1:1Oct-5Nov Round2:6Nov-17Dec Round3:18Dec-4Feb Round4:5Feb-25Mar Round5:26Mar-13May Round6:14May-8July

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics International Development View 213 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

2:1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in Economics, Finance, Development Studies or related discipline within Social Sciences and Humanities.
Your degree must contain 10% of credit bearing modules in Economics, Finance or statistics at 2:1 level of equivalent. Those who do not meet this coursework requirement may be considered if they have relevant work experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29355 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11943 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

MSc Economic Development (with Finance and Policy Pathways) aims to:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

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