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Economics and Development – (M.A.)
University of York
School of Politics, Economics and Philosophy
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,560 - ≈ € 15,305 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | York / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of York
The MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Programme:
* offers students an integrated, multi-disciplinary PPE education at a university with an international reputation in Humanities and Social Science research
* prepares students for a broad range of careers, including careers in international organisations, finance and research
* is suitable for a variety of students including those completing an undergraduate degree and mid-career professionals
* is unique in giving students a choice between a balanced education and tailor-made courses with a specialised focus
* offers modules from Economics, Philosophy and Politics departments each of which scored 24/24 for teaching in subject review and 5 in the Research Assessment Exercise.
Unlike MSc courses in Development Economics offered at a number of institutions, the MA in PPE: Economics and Development allows students to gain a rounded picture of international development - including its economic and political dimensions. It also has an integrated, inter-disciplinary component. The course provides essential research training for doctoral study in economics. It prepares students for careers in economics and development, including careers in international organisations, public life and research.
Contents
Course Structure
Core modules totalling 180 credits are as follows:
* Development Economics This module covers a range of topics in development economics - such as well-being and human development, growth, poverty, corruption and rent-seeking, child labour, and the environment - at an advanced level. (20 credits)
* Theories and Policies of Development Governance This module looks at core theories and policies of development governance. It covers a range of contemporary perspectives on the politics and economics of development. (20 credits)
* The Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) of Social Choice The module covers a range of topics - such as decision making, rights and justice - relating to social choice (broadly interpreted) at an advanced level. It is inter-disciplinary and jointly taught by the members of the three PPE departments. (20 credits)
* Microeconomic Theory This is the first part of the Applied Microeconomics module offered by the Department of Economics. It covers central topics in micro-economics including consumer theory, decision theory, welfare and market equlibrium and efficiency. (10 credits)
* International Macroeconomics This module addresses important policy questions and provides an understanding of exchange rate determination, balance of payments problems and implications for macroeconomic and financial linkages between economies. (10 credits)
* Quantitative Analysis This module covers probability theory, hypothesis testing and regression analysis. It provides research training in quantitative analysis for economists. (20 credits)
* Personal and Career Development Skills & Research Management and Dissemination These modules provide students with a range of skills for Social Scientists including transferable skills useful outside academic life. (10 credits)
* Dissertation Proposal This module covers issues relating to the writing of dissertations, with specific guidance relating to dissertations in economics where at least one other PPE discipline is relevant. (10 credits)
* Dissertation This is a focussed piece of writing of about 12000 words in which students are expected to display skills acquired in taught modules. (60 credits)
Assessment Structure:
Development Economics (11% Credits)
Theories and Policies of Development Governance (11%)
The PPE of Social Choice (11%)
Microeconomic Theory (5.5%)
International Macroeconomics (5.5%)
Quantitative Analysis (11%)
Personal and Career Development Skills (2.25%)
Research Management and Dissemination (2.25%)
Dissertation Proposal (5.5%)
Dissertation (34%)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The MA is open to those with a good first degree (i.e. an upper second or equivalent) in any subject. For students whose first language is not English the School normally requires a minimum proficiency level of 6.5 in the IELTS test or 250 in the computer based American TOEFL test (580 in the paper based test). Students with no previous knowledge of economics are in generally expected to attend a summer session in economics.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
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