Department of Economics and Related Studies
University of York
The new MSc is designed to provide essential research training for careers in economics and development, both for academic positions and in government and non-government organisations at the international and national level.
It provides a vibrant, state of the art, intellectually challenging and exciting programme in which students can acquire and apply a range of theoretical and applied techniques crucial to their interests and career ambitions in development economics.
The one year full time programme provides a sound training in best practice methods of theory and applications in development economics with special emphasis on emerging market economies, combined with the opportunity to study optional areas in depth. The dissertation component offers training in the transition to research.
Special Features:
* Emphasis on problem-solving and applying economics to development contexts.
* Provides a structured transition to independent research.
* Gives opportunity to work with leading researchers in the field.
* Joins a strong established research environment and postgraduate school.
* Provides the option of specific pathways in, for example, finance and health.
A number of scholarships are available for our new MSc course. Anyone may apply for a scholarship of £3,240 towards their fees and living expenses. These scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis and the selection takes into account academic ability and financial need.
For further information about our scholarship opportunities and for details on how to apply, please visit our department website.
General funding sources
For general sources of funding that may apply to this study opportunity, visit the page(s) below.
Study information
- Qualification:
- Master of Science
- Study duration:
- 1 year
- Study mode:
- Full time
- Start month:
- October
- Entry requirements:
- Minimum entry criterion is the equivalent of an upper second class degree primarily in economics.
- Language requirements:
- The department's English language requirements, specified here, are (a) an IELTS result of 6.5 or (b) a TOEFL result of 600 if paper-based, 250 if CBT and 100 if iBT, or (c) A, B, and C Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.
- Fees:
- Please visit our department website for details
Funding information
- Value:
- £3000
- Funding applies to:
- Open to applicants from a range of countries
- Funding notes:
- A number of scholarships are available for our new MSc course. Anyone may apply for a scholarship of £3,240 towards their fees and living expenses. These scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis and the selection takes into account academic ability and financial need.
For further information about our scholarship opportunities and details on how to apply, please visit our department website.
- Funding duration:
- 1 year
Contacts and how to apply
- Academic contact:
- Professor Peter Smith
Chair of the Graduate Admissions Panel
Email: pns2@york.ac.uk - Administrative contact and how to apply:
- Graduate Admissions Secretary
Telephone: 0044 (0)1904 433755
Email: econ-pg-admissions@york.ac.uk
