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Political Economy of Development – (M.Sc.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Faculty of Law and Social Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | June 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,885 - ≈ € 15,788 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The MSc in the Political Economy of Development is the latest addition to a portfolio of Masters programmes offered by the Department of Economics, and is designed for economists who want to concentrate on applied theory and to expand their regional expertise.
The MSc is a taught masters degree consisting of eight course modules taught by lectures, classes and tutorials and an 8,000 word dissertation.
There are four core units and four optional modules that make up the course.
The precise modules available vary from year to year, but include units on Agriculture, Finance, the Environment, Industry and International Macro- and Microeconomics.
Eight in-depth regional economic development modules are also available, covering:
- Africa
- The Asia-Pacific region
- The Middle East
- South Asia
Contents
All students registered for this MSc must take the SECOND Research Method module. However, if appropriate, Quantitative Methods I and II can be substituted for the FIRST Research Method module, where Quantitative Methods I takes place in term 1 and Quantitative Methods II in term 2. Please note that it is NOT possible to choose only one of the two Quantitative Method modules in place of FIRST Research Methods module and there is no overlap between Quantitative Methods II and the second Research Methods module.
The four compulsory modules are:
- Growth and Development (15PECC007)
- Political Economy of Institutions (15PECC020)
- Research Methods in Political Economy 1(15PECC039) (this module is only available to students taking this degree).
- Research Methods in Political Economy II(15PECC040) (this module is only available to students taking this degree)
In addition, students take:
- four optional modules from those on offer in the other Department of Economics MSc courses
- and undertake an 8,000-word Dissertation (15PECC998)
You may select from both the regional economics options and the theory options although your final choice is subject to the approval of the course tutor. You may also elect to do one or more of the compulsory modules from the other departmental MSc degrees.
The essay, written examinations and dissertation requirements for this degree programme are the same as for the other departmental MSc degrees except that the Research Methods II course is assessed by a 5,000-word project.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Applicants should have a first or good second class honours bachelors degree from a UK university, or equivalent, in a subject appropriate to that of the programme to be followed. As an approximate comparison, an equivalent BA from a US university would have a Grade Point Average of either 3.3 or 3.5 depending on the awarding university. If an applicant does not have a bachelors degree in an appropriate field s/he may be required to complete a qualifying year or a one year diploma before entering the masters programme. Relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration. Individual courses may have specific entry requirements, so you are advised to consult the postgraduate prospectus for further information.
English language requirements
In order to ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively, we require overseas students to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.
Score for Unconditional Entry
- IELTS: Overall 7+ with at least 7 in all sub scores
- TOEFL: iBT105+ with at least 25 in all sub scores
- Pearson Test of English - Academic: Score of 75 or above with at least 70 in all sub scores
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 105 |
Funding details
Scholarships and BursariesThere are some scholarships and bursaries available for postgraduate students. These are very competitive and early application is advised.
Loans
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