Development Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Development Economics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
BSc Development Economics is a 3-year single subject degree. It provides a thorough grounding in economic theory and analysis, with an emphasis on the economics of developing countries. Whilst introductory units in Economics are followed in Year 1, students in Years 2 and 3 take more specialised courses dealing with economic development as well as courses focusing on specific regions in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. No preliminary knowledge of the subject or of any region is required.
BSc Development Economics is a 3-year single subject degree. It provides a thorough grounding in economic theory and analysis, with an emphasis on the economics of developing countries. Whilst introductory units in Economics are followed in Year 1, students in Years 2 and 3 take more specialised courses dealing with economic development as well as courses focusing on specific regions in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. No preliminary knowledge of the subject or of any region is required.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A12-J64
Institution Code
S09
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A level General Studies is not acceptable. Contextual offer: BBB
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 27.0, offer-merit: 18.0, offer-pass: 0.0
60 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 27 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 18 Level 3 credits at either Distinction or Merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points with minimum 16 points at HL and no HL lower than 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Departments will consider the relevance of the BTEC and its relation to the proposed programme of study.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International | £24,730 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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