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Studying development economics abroad

Explore how to create meaningful change in the world with a degree in development economics - an ideal path for international students passionate about combining economics and social impact to help developing countries grow sustainably and equitably.

Development economics is an academic discipline that is concerned with the economic structure and decisions of developing countries.

As well as being interested in helping low and middle income countries to develop and grow their economies, development economists also work to ensure that the general population of those countries will be served by the development of the economy.

This can be done through education, health or work opportunities. Development economics is a cross between pure economics and sociology, as students will need to understand both aspects.

During a degree in development economics, you will build on the knowledge you gained at college level. Topics you cover might include:

  • Micro/Macro Economics
  • International Trade
  • Growth and Development
  • Economic Analysis
  • Econometrics

All Development Economics courses

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Double Degree International Development Economics Master Degree

University of Groningen Netherlands

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Development Economics BSc

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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Coastal Communities and Regional Development Master Degree

University Centre of the Westfjords Iceland

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Economics: Development Economics MSc

University of Exeter United Kingdom

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Development Economics MSc

City St George's, University of London United Kingdom

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Graduate Certificate of International and Development Economics Graduate Certificate

Australian National University Australia

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Development Economics (Part Time) MSc

University of East Anglia (UEA) United Kingdom

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Development Economics PhD

University of Ghana Ghana

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Development Economics Summer School Summer School

Barcelona School of Economics Spain

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Development Economics MSc

University of Nottingham United Kingdom

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Development Economics with Integrated Pre-Master's MSc

University of Birmingham United Kingdom

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Introduction to Development Economics Other UG Award, Summer Course

University of Chicago United States

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Development Economics and Emerging Markets MSc

University of York United Kingdom

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Development Economics (Fast Track) Short Course

Birkbeck, University of London United Kingdom

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Master's Economics: Development Economics MSc

University of Amsterdam Netherlands

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