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    Economic Policy for International Development MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £30,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    8.1%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    19
    Cohort
    students
    £95.00
    App fee

    Economic Policy for International Development MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £30,400.

    About the program

    The programme covers applied development economics and political economy, including quantitative causal inference, macroeconomic growth and crises, microeconomic policies in health education and labour markets, government policies on taxation and public services, and political economy of policymaking. Students complete core courses, electives, and a 10,000-word dissertation on original empirical research.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings: 50 | Complete University Guide: 3
    Part-time option

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    Min Higher (IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in Reading, 6.5 in Listening & Writing and 6.5 in Speaking; TOEFL iBT 100 overall with at least 25 in Reading, 22 in Listening, 24 in Writing and 22 in Speaking)
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    Min Higher (7.0 overall; 7.0 Reading, 6.5 Listening, 6.5 Writing, 6.5 Speaking)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £34,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    £18,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Economic Policy for International Development MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economic Policy for International Development MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is £30,400.
    Is Economic Policy for International Development MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science online or in-person?
    Economic Policy for International Development MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is offered in-person.
    How long does Economic Policy for International Development MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science take to complete?
    Economic Policy for International Development MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Economic Policy for International Development MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper second class honours (2:1)
    How competitive is Economic Policy for International Development MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science?
    Economic Policy for International Development MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science reports an acceptance rate of approximately 8.1%.