Development Economics and Policy: The University of Manchester

Course description

This programme, run jointly by IDPM (School of Environment and Development) and Economics (School of Social Sciences), is designed to provide training in economic theory, applied economics and quantitative methods of relevance to developing and transitional economies. The programme is especially appropriate for those seeking to practice as development economists whether in government, the private sector, multilateral organisations or NGOs.

In addition to four compulsory course units, students have the opportunity to specialise in particular areas of the subject via four optional course units and a dissertation.

The theory course units provide a thorough training in both contemporary macro and micro development theory. Applied and optional course units offer you an opportunity to understand development problems and policy prescriptions within both global and national economic contexts.

This programme is offered in jointly between the Economics discipline, School of Social Sciences and IDPM. Informal enquiries, prior to applications, are welcomed. Please contact:

Dr Ed Amann (Programme Director)

• Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 4277
• Email: mailto:ed.amann@manchester.ac.uk

or

Dr Hulya Ulku (Programme Director)

• Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 0810
• Email: hulya.ulku@manchester.ac.uk

Career opportunities

The programme attracts individuals intending to take up specialist positions in development-related public and private sector organisations both in the UK and overseas, and in NGOs and international bodies. It also provides the first year of basic training for those wishing to pursue a research degree (PhD/MPhil) in this subject area.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview: Applicants should hold a good first degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) or an equivalent qualification (e.g. a Postgraduate Diploma) in a relevant discipline from an approved university. Admission of candidates who do not meet this criterion may be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or professional experience can be provided.

English language: Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements:

• an IELTS Test score of 7.0 or more overall with a minimum writing score of 7
• or a TOEFL Test (Paper-based) score of 600 or more with a minimum score in Test of Written English of 5
• or a TOEFL Test (Internet based) score of 100 or more with a minimum writing score of 25.
• or a TOEFL Test (Computer-based) score of 250 or more with a minimum essay rating of 5
• an NCUK PMP EAP Grade A

Applicants whose language of academic instruction for at least 1 year has been English may be exempted from this requirement, at the discretion of the Institute.