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Development Economics BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 17,750

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

    The School of Oriental and African Studies was founded in 1916 as the School of Oriental Studies. It took its current name in 1938 and moved to its new campus in 1941. Its iconic library was built in 1973. The university continues to expand slowly, maintaining itself as one of the premier centres for Asian […]

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    Course Summary

    SOAS’ BSc in Development Economics is delivered by one of the UK’s top departments, one of the few which specialises in studying growth, development and the political economy from an economic perspective. It will give you a firm grasp of economic theory, economic policy concerns and the analytical tools you’ll need to understand the process of development in a wide range of emerging economies today. Perhaps more importantly, you’ll be able to define your own specialty, especially in years 2 and 3, by selecting modules that appeal to your own interests and intended career path.

    You’ll explore concepts like environmental economics, banking and finance in the modern global economy and the way development has historically differed in African, Asian and Middle Eastern cultures. The university’s academic staff are unparalleled in terms of their deep expertise in the economies, politics and cultures of some of the world’s most important developing regions.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    Year 1 Modules (Without A-Level Maths Qualification)

    • Comparative Growth in Asia and Africa
    • Introduction to economic analysis
    • Introduction to quantitative methods for Economists

    Year 1 Modules (With A-Level Maths Qualification)

    • Comparative Growth in Asia and Africa
    • Introduction to economic analysis
    • Quantitative methods for Economists

    In addition, all 1st year students will select 30 credits of Open Option Modules.

    Year 2 Modules (Without A-Level Maths Qualification)

    • Issues in Development Economics
    • Macroeconomic Analysis
    • Microeconomic Analysis
    • Quantitative methods for Economists

    Year 2 Modules (Without A-Level Maths Qualification)

    • Issues in Development Economics
    • Macroeconomic Analysis
    • Microeconomic Analysis
    • 30 credits of modules from List A

    Year 3 Modules

    In year 3 you will select 120 credits from List B:

    • Applied Econometrics
    • Banking and Finance
    • Econometrics
    • Gender Economics (UG)
    • Global Economic Policy
    • History of Economic Thought and Methods
    • Independent study project in Economics
    • International Economics
    • Limits to Growth?
    • Principles of Marxist Political Economy
    • Quantitative methods for Economists
    • The Economics of the Environment

    You will also select 1 to 3 Regional Modules.

    Learning & Teaching

    SOAS’ Development Economics degree program encourages students to manage their own progress through self-learning. The modules will include audio-visual presentations, lectures and extensive group discussions. There will also be tutorial sessions where students will be asked to lead discussions, deliver reports or make presentations. Other modules will be more quantitative, where tutorials will involve solving problem sets. You may also present your original research as an Independent Study Project in your final year.

    Career Possiblities

    Graduates of SOAS’ BSc in Development Economics typically go either into higher degree studies or into careers as teachers, consultants, journalists, accountants, bankers or managers at international organisations of all kinds. However, you’ll build a rage of highly transferrable skills including economics and political economy, critical and lateral thinking, quantitative research methods, data analysis and communication. These can lead to successful, rewarding posts in nearly any industry in the public or private sectors.

    Entry Credit

    Applicants must typically have achieved 3 A Levels at AAB or higher, an International Baccalaureate at 37 (6/6/6), or the international equivalent. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on the IELTS or a similar test.

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