MSc / Diploma in Finance and Economic Development
Centre for Development Studies (CDS), University of Glasgow

The course of study leading to the degree of MSc in Finance and Economic Development is designed for: 1. those intending to pursue careers in teaching and/or research in the general field of economic development or the specialist areas offered as optional subjects; 2. government officials wishing to expand their knowledge of various aspects of economic development; 3. staff in international agencies or in other organisations concerned with economic development. The MSc programme comprises five core modules, one optional module from a wide choice, a programme of research training and a dissertation. The Diploma in Finance and Economic development places less emphasis on research training than the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options in finance and development.

Type of course
Postgraduate taught course

Entry requirements
Minimum upper second class honours degree, or comparable non-UK degree. This should be a degree in economics or a joint degree with a significant emphasis on economics. Occasionally on a case-by-case basis candidates with other qualifications and/or relevant work experience may be admitted. Students whose native language is not English require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 (with no sub-text less than 6.0) or a minimum score of 237 in computer-based TOEFL.

Start and finish dates
End September – mid September for full-time MSc; End September – June for full-time Diploma.

Average student numbers
3

http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/Development

In addition to the formal teaching programme, students are encouraged to attend the Departmental seminars, which attract a wide range of distinguished speakers, and the annual Reading Party, which examines a development-related topic in depth. All students have the opportunity to attend courses in Information Technology and Research Methodology. Pre-sessional courses in English and in Study Skills are also available. For further information, please see our website www.gla.ac.uk/developmentstudies. Specific enquiries may be addressed to cds@lbss.gla.ac.uk.