MSc Development Economics with Placement Year

Course Overview The MSc Development Economics with Work Placement Year is SOAS's premier programme, designed to equip students with a pluralist economic toolkit to tackle real-world development challenges. This unique degree combines rigorous academic training with invaluable professional experience, preparing graduates for impactful careers addressing global inequality and ecological crises. Key Program Highlights Gain hands-on professional experience with a dedicated work placement year Learn from a pluralist economics curriculum challenging conventional perspectives Focus on the specific economic challenges and opportunities in the Global South Analyze and develop solutions for intensifying inequalities and ecological breakdown Join the flagship programme of a world-renowned and unique Economics Department