Development Studies

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This Masters programme provides training in the general field of economic development and gives you the opportunity to specialise through the optional courses. It is designed for non-economics graduates in the social sciences who are seeking to move into the development field.

It will be suitable if you wish to pursue a career in teaching or research; if you wish to expand your knowledge as a government official; or if you are working in this field for international agencies or in non-governmental organisations concerned with development.

Career prospects

As a graduate you will progress to successful careers in international organisations, government ministries, academia and research institutions, non-governmental organisations, banks and other financial institutions.

On this programme, students will take two core courses and four optional courses and complete a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a dissertation.

Core courses

* Growth and development
* Development policy.

Optional courses

* Aid and development
* Basic econometrics
* Bahvioural economics: theory and applications
* Economics of inequality and deprivation
* Environmental economics
* Financial institutions and markets in developing countries
* Foreign direct investment and development
* IMF world bank and economic growth
* Intermediate econometrics for applications in financial and development studies
* International trade
* Introduction to normative economics
* Policies for sustainability and development
* Project planning, appraisal and implementation
* Theory and principles of sustainability.

Optional courses are also offered in Economic & Social History, Politcs and Sociology.

If you have little or no economics you are strongly recommended to take the non-credit introductory course to economics offered before semester one begins.

Entry requirements for entry in 2014You should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent (eg, a GPA of 3.0 or above) in a social sciences subject. Occasionally candidates with other qualifications and relevant work experience may also be admitted.If you have a degree in economics and wish to pursue further studies in development economics, you are advised to apply for the MSc Economic Development or the MSc Finance & Economic Development.International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.Further information regarding academic entry requirements:student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.ukEnglish language requirementsFor applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training): * overall score 6.5 * no sub-test less than 6.0 * or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)Common equivalent English language qualifications: * ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20Pre-sessional coursesThe University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses: * Language Centre, University of Glasgow * BALEAP guide to accredited courses English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.