Economics and Finance for Development MSc (PG)
University of Bradford
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Economics and Finance for Development MSc (PG) at University of Bradford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Accounting
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £19500 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £26000 | £16000 - £23000 | £18000 - £29000 |
All Accounting courses of University of Bradford
Salary of all UK Graduates of Accounting
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24406 | £24662 | £30689 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21389 - £28940 | £19296 - £31978 | £22604 - £41672 |
All Accounting courses in the UK
Course Description
This course will provide you with a systematic understanding of economic approaches to development and in particular, the role of finance and financial institutions. Students will be able to evaluate the merits of the various mechanisms of financing development and to understand the bases for financial policy.
During the course you will develop the skills required for the analysis of development issues, and to understand the interlinkages between statistics and econometrics, and develop expertise on international trade and exchange rate policies and related economic matters. Additionally, students have the opportunity to study a range of options covering project and programme management, public policy, and development policy.
Rankings
Politics at Bradford is ranked 45th in the UK in The Complete University Guide University Subject Tables 2019 for its undergraduate courses. These rankings also place Bradford in the top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects.
Our postgraduate politics courses were ranked 2nd in the UK for employability in the 2018 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech courses of University of Bradford
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Economics and Finance for Development MSc (PG) at University of Bradford
| 35% | Administrative occupations |
| 35% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- A-level Humanities
- General Test
- (no subscore less than 7.0)
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- 5.0
- A-level Sciences
- General Test
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.0
- Foundation Law
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.0)
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Education, Law
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.0)
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law etc.
- (no subscore less than 5.0)
A typical application would include a good Honours degree or equivalent. However the University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual application.
Costs
Tuition Fees Economics and Finance for Development MSc (PG)
| England UK | £3872 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £3872 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £3872 | year 1 |
| Wales | £3872 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £3872 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Bradford in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bradford in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #39
- #51
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #44
- #55
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #48
- #431
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- Economics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 24 university rankings of University of Bradford
About University of Bradford
The University of Bradford is a government funded research university based in the metropolitan city of Bradford, England. While the university is most well known for its very high volume of research output, it is also known for its substantial efforts in becoming an ‘Ecoversity’, setting an example for other institutions on the subject of sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
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Student composition of University of Bradford
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bradford by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 7650
- postgraduates:
- 2505
- Total:
- 10155
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Finance”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
