Economic Development (With Finance & Policy Pathways)

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Sociology

About this course

The Masters in Economic Development (with Finance and Policy Pathways) focuses on the economic analysis of issues primarily related to economic development and development policy. You will benefit from a wide range of courses during the first semester, before choosing your preferred pathway. In the second semester, you can specialise in either finance (with a focus on developing countries) or development policy.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME 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

  • It is ideally suited if you are interested in economic challenges and policies in developing countries. It is at the research frontier, with special attention devoted to the policy and practical implications of different theories.

  • This programme provides the empirical tools, data, and STATA software training that will enable you to investigate economic development and to prepare an independent empirical analysis.

  • You will be taught by experts in the field, many of whom have worked with international and government organisations such as the IMF, World Bank, and central banks.

  • Our programmes blend research with real-world expertise. You will gain invaluable industry connections and experience trips and exclusive events that pave the way for your future career. Find out more about our industry links.

  • You will have access to all conferences and seminars hosted by the Glasgow Centre for International Development. This means you will be exposed to interdisciplinary research and approaches to development in the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine, environmental management, sustainability or education.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core courses, which will differ depending on the pathway you take. Students can choose between submitting a dissertation or completing an Industry Project.

    **Finance pathway Core courses** Financial Institutions and Markets in Developing Countries Growth And Development The Economics Of Inequality And Deprivation Sustainability and Green Finance Dissertation GCDS or Economics PGT External Partner Project

    Optional courses Development Policy Money, Finance And Growth Policies For Sustainability And Development The Economics of Migration Health Economics in Developing Countries Econometrics

    **Policy pathway Core courses** Development Policy Growth And Development The Economics Of Inequality And Deprivation Understanding Development: A Multidisciplinary Approach Dissertation GCDS or Economics PGT External Partner Project

    Optional courses Financial Institutions and Markets in Developing Countries Money, Finance And Growth Policies For Sustainability And Development The Economics of Migration Health Economics in Developing Countries Econometrics

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3544 Data analysts
    3543 Project support officers
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    2440 Business and financial project management professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology