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    MSc in Economics for Development

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    Oxford, GBMScIn-person9 months
    £40,710.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    23%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    31
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MSc in Economics for Development at University of Oxford is a 9-month, in-person MSc program based in Oxford, GB. Tuition is £40,710.

    About the program

    The program covers economic theory including macroeconomics, microeconomics and international trade, quantitative methods such as econometrics, and development economics modules. It includes a compulsory dissertation on a development economics topic.

    Focus: both
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Economics for Development at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Economics for Development at University of Oxford is £40,710.
    Is MSc in Economics for Development at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MSc in Economics for Development at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Economics for Development at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MSc in Economics for Development at University of Oxford is structured around 9 months.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Economics for Development at University of Oxford?
    Per the program's published guidance: a first-class or a very strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours
    How competitive is MSc in Economics for Development at University of Oxford?
    MSc in Economics for Development at University of Oxford reports an acceptance rate of approximately 23%.