MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets Programme Specification 2024-25

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2	Programme Specifications 2024-25
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5	Programme Title			MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
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7	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			2024		Award type			MSc
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9	What level is this qualification?			Level 7		Length of programme			1 year (12 months)
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11	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)
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13	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes		For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			N/A
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15	Awarding institution			University of York		Board of Studies for the programme			Economics
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17	Lead department			Economics		Other contributing departments			N/A
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19	Language of study and assessment			English		Language(s) of assessment			English
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21	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			Campus-based
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23	Partner organisations
24	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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28	Reference points
29	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
30	PGT Programme Design Policy; QAA Subject Benchmark Statement: Economics
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33	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
34	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
35	No exemptions
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38	Exceptions to Regulations
39	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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43	Internal Transfers
44	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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46		Transfers in:	Transfers when approved are allowed until the end of week three Autumn term. Later transfers maybe considered and approved on a case by case basis. Transfers between our programmes and to them from closely related programmes offered by the York Management School as well as those offered by the Department of Mathematics are generally considered for approval.			Transfers out:	Transfer out of our programmes to other units in the University are allowed on a case by case basis depending primarily on the destination programme's willingness to accept.
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49	Statement of Purpose
50	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
51	The intellectually-challenging MSc in Development Economics and Emerging Markets is designed to equip you with the crucial skills to pursue a career in development economics, whether at academic and research institutions, or in more policy oriented institutions (e.g., NGOs, multilateral donor institutions). You will join a vibrant programme which provides a structured transition to independent research. We'll equip you with the advanced knowledge, techniques, skills and confidence to deal with development economics problems in a rapidly changing and increasingly interconnected world. Taught by leading researchers in the field, you will gain a solid grounding in best-practice methods of theory and applications in development economics. The course's special emphasis on emerging market economies makes it unique in the UK. The programme offers specialist pathways, focusing on areas of research excellence at the University of York, for instance finance and health.
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62	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
63	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?			Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
64	PG Certificate			Exit only	PLO 1 - 4 and 6 to be compeleted			any 60 taught module credits
65	PG Diploma			Exit only	PLO 1 - 4 and 6 to be compeleted			any 120 taught module credits
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67	Programme Learning Outcomes
68	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
69	1	Systematically search, understand and critically evaluate contemporary contributions in development economics with the aim of informing policy and practice.
70	2	Effectively communicate with professional economists and development specialists about relevant debates in development economics and the state-of-art economic methods used by professional economists and academic researchers to analyse development-sensitive problems.
71	3	Select, evaluate and apply the techniques and quantitative methods widely used in the field to analyse economic problems faced by households, firms, governments, and organisations in developing economies
72	4	Identify economic problems constraining human development and come up with sensible practical solutions, with a solid understanding of how factors such as incentive, (private or public) information, risk and uncertainty, environment, institutions and policies influence economic performance.
73	5	Formulate a research proposal, identify a testable hypothesis and the methodology appropriate to test it and carry out the proposed research in an efficient, timely manner with minimal supervision to present persuasive conclusions.
74	6	Generate, manage, organise and present complex data in accessible formats to inform policy and practice.
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76	Diverse entry routes
77	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
78	The role of the academic supervisor is to recognize the needs of students when they arrive and signpost them to appropriate support services when needed. We signpost students to the Maths Skills Centre, which offers advice and guidance on maths topics, statistical concepts and analysis. We also advise the students to use the support of the Writing Centre, which offers advice and guidance on academic writing, critical thinking and analysis skills, developing effective study habits and communication skills. The Department has created a Student Action Group, where student representatives are paid for their involvement in order to build a stronger academic community.
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87	Inclusion
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89	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.									TRUE
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91	Employability
92	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
93	The MSc in Development Economics and Emerging Markets facilitates graduate careers in both Economic Development and Policy - as practiced by government, non-government sectors and international institutions, and the private sector - in particular firms specialising in fund management or international finance and investment. Students will develop bespoke quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking and the capacity to evaluate complex evidence as well as the ability to communicate research findings to non-specialists. These transferable skills are relevant in a wide spectrum of subsequent career paths.
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