Development Finance MSc

This master’s course offers a comprehensive exploration of development finance, equipping you with the tools to understand and address the financial challenges faced by developing and transitional economies. You'll gain a deep understanding of how financial systems operate in different development contexts, and how they can be harnessed to support inclusive growth and poverty reduction.

Through a combination of theoretical grounding and applied learning, you’ll develop the skills to analyse complex economic issues, evaluate policy options, and contribute meaningfully to the design and implementation of financial strategies. The course places strong emphasis on practical problem-solving - training you to identify development challenges, investigate their root causes, and justify policy responses using robust evidence.

You will also strengthen your ability to develop reasoned arguments, critically assess data and methodologies, and engage with competing perspectives in development finance. Whether you're aiming to work in government, international organisations, NGOs, or financial institutions, this programme will prepare you to navigate and influence the evolving landscape of global development finance.