Program Overview

MSc Development Finance

Overview

The MSc Development Finance is a one-year full-time program that aims to equip students with a detailed knowledge of the key issues and debates in economic development. The program is designed to provide students with a theoretical understanding of development issues and to enable them to analyze and evaluate the impact of different development policies and interventions.

Entry Requirements

• A UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in Economics or a related discipline.
• Candidates should demonstrate a background in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics and achieve scores of 2.1 or above in relevant modules.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• The University takes into account the grades achieved and the standing of the institution where the qualification was studied.

Course Details

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: Not available
• Full-time distance learning: Not available
• Part-time distance learning: Not available

Careers

• The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in development finance and related fields.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MSc (full-time): £14,500 (UK students), £30,000 (International, including EU, students)
• The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration, and computational costs during studies.
• All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• The University offers several postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students.
• For more information on scholarships and bursaries, see the University's Fees and funding webpages.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• The program aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 1: No poverty.
• The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.

Regulated by the Office for Students

• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).
• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests.