MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
at York University, York

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MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
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York University
Overview

University of York offers courses at PG level. The course lasts for a duration of 12 months. It is among the top-ranked courses in the country. To be eligible for the course, the students must fulfil the eligibility criteria, which includes valid score in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The University of York tuition fee for MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets for the first year is Pound 23,900 (INR 3,090,270). Also, the students have to make budget for the other costs which includes:

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Hostel fees
Food
Books
Supplies
Utilities, etc.

The average University of York cost of living is Pound 5,049 (INR 652,836).

Duration	12 months
Tuition & Fees	₹34.28 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets

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MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
at
York University
Fees

The University of York MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets fees includes first year tuition fee and cost of living for international students. The first-year tuition fee is around Pound 23,900 (INR 3,090,270). In addition to tuition costs, international students must manage their living expenses such as housing, food, and other utilities, which contribute to the total cost of living, estimated at Pound 5,049 (INR 652,836). The University of York cost varies depending on the additional cost.

Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakup of the University of York MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 34,27,580

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 6,35,077
Transportation	INR 76,979

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 125.78276 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 4ᵗʰ September 2026

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MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
at
York University
Entry Requirements

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Undergraduate degree, Typical offer: 2:2 or equivalent in Economics, Finance or a relevant discipline, with evidence on your degree transcript of strong grades in economics, mathematics and statistics modules at an intermediate (2nd year) level. Applicants from India would normally need a Bachelors degree from a recognised institution. University also take into account universities who mark more rigorously, eg University of Delhi, where university usually accept 55 per cent or higher. A score of 50% is considered comparable to a UK lower second class (2:2) degree
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Marks - 87/120

PTE

Marks - 61/90
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Marks - 6.5/9
With minimum of 6.0 in each component

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Marks - 120/160

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MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
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York University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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The contact details for one academic referee is required

Step two

Additional documents required

Academic transcripts
- The applicant needs to provide copies of his/her degree certificates and formal transcripts of his/her academic record
- This should include full details of the degrees, classifications, grades applicant has obtained, and the modules/units they have taken
- Applicants must provide the documents in their original language, accompanied by a formally certified translation into English
Copy of a language certificate
Personal statement
Evidence of financial support
Specified written work
- For LLM Law: Supply one example of recent written work. For example, this may be an essay written recently for the current course or material the applicant has written for an article. They may also include any supporting documentation
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Step three

Start your online application

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply/

Step four

Application deadline

Fall (Sept): 31st July

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
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York University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#20	UK University The Complete University Guide, 2027
#46	University The Guardian, 2027
#168	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2027

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MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
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York University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of York
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

54% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Fun loving

Multi-dimensional

Internships3.5

Part time work4.5

Post study jobs3.5

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.8

Public transportation4.2

Safety4.8

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration3.5

Pragya Bhatnagar Verified Icon

BSc (Hons) Biology - Batch of 2027

4.1

University of York- Friendly little town

Tips: Great city to live in, extremely friendly people, very safe, very beautiful, with a river in the city and a campus lake! International scholarships are available when applying; focus on classes and coursework, but also join societies and attend their events to make friends. Go to the library to study.

Likes (Safety): York is a fairly safe city. Not many incidents on campus, and even late nights in the city are very safe. Never had any incidents. The campus safety team is also prompt and usually comes on time when called. Their cars also move around the campus to ensure safety.

Dislikes (Indian Food): York doesn't really have many good, authentic Indian restaurants, and the ones that do are pretty expensive for a student. Good for once in a once-in-a-while treat, though. I tried Kalpakawadi, which was really good, on my birthday. There are other great places for student meals like shawarmas, pizza, and burgers.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1275

Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30925

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc Cyber Security - Batch of 2025

4.3

Best academics, but career growth depends on self effort.

Tips: Look, the uni is great for the academic side of things, obviously, but you've gotta realize that landing a job or an internship is basically just down to you. It takes a ton of networking and just... putting yourself out there constantly. My move over was smooth enough, but the weather and just the general lifestyle change was a massive shock to the system, especially without any scholarships or anything like that to lean on. You honestly have to take charge of your own career from day one—applying for everything and just constantly building up your skills. The uni gives you the basic stuff like job boards and some advice, but at the end of the day, the hard work is really just on you. Adjusting to the cold and everything takes time, especially if you're dealing with health stuff, and you just have to learn to be way more independent and handle the day-to-day on your own. It does get easier once you've got a routine sorted, but yeah, it’s a good experience for exposure as long as you're actually getting out there and making it happen. It's just a lot of work.

Likes (Indian Food): Honestly, you won't really struggle to find something familiar to eat here since there's just so much Indian, Asian, and even Middle Eastern food all over the place. If you're grabbing a takeaway, you're usually looking at around £15 to £20, while a sit-down meal at a restaurant is probably more like £20 to £30. Groceries are everywhere too, and the prices vary quite a bit between stores, so cooking for yourself is actually a pretty solid way to keep your costs down.

Dislikes (Internships): Opportunities exist but are not easy to access for international students. The university offers guidance like CV review ad job portals, but most of the efforts are self-driven. Internships in the field are highly competitive and securing one requires early preparation and consistent application and strong networking.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1400

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 28000

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026Read more

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MSc Economics and Public Policy - Batch of 2025

3.2

Peaceful, education-friendly, cooperative, and always up to the expectations.

Tips: Never assume York is a cheap place; actually, it's not. It's located in a small village, so you won't find many job opportunities. But if you're someone who's only going to study, this is the best place. It has a very beautiful lake and a huge campus where you don't feel any noise or disturbance.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is very nice and cooperative. They try their best to make us learn, understand, and master our subjects. Also, they let us share our ideas roughly and help us polish them and present them nicely. Lecturers are always available to listen and clear doubts either via email or in person.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The recent immigration rules have made it so difficult to get a visa sponsorship for any job, plus most of the time they reject applications to stop migration. Also, a post study work visa is expensive plus they have shortened the time span, too. All these make permanent settlement a big challenge.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1500

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026Read more

Kaameshwar Jayaraman Verified Icon

MA Criminology and Social Research - Batch of 2025

4.8

New learnings for new beginnings.

Tips: I experienced a cultural shift, since it is a Western country, and we will experience a huge cultural shift. But you will feel good and learn a lot. I got a personal scholarship from my university since I performed well in my undergraduate studies. I am completely satisfied with all the things.

Likes (Value for money): The tuition fee for my course is justified. I had good and well-mastered lecturers from whom I gained a lot of knowledge about my course, and also I should speak about the campus safety, where every single person who studies at that university is taken care of.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are a lot of companies that are offering visas for work. But it all depends upon how you perform in your academics and actively apply for jobs. As a student, you can work up to 20 hrs per week in any role, and you can get to know about the opening from the university portals themselves, where you'll be paid up to 900 pounds per month.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1700

Prepping time for classes8 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30000

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc Environmental Science and Management - Batch of 2022

4.5

Part-time work opportunities in York are plentiful because it's a tourist destination.

Tips: It’s a beautiful, pleasant town. And the university was a good choice for my area of study. Students must be careful while choosing the place they wanna live in according to their preferences. It’s definitely not easy to live in a whole new place, leaving family and home. Part-time work opportunities in York are plentiful because it's a tourist destination. Students should be able to get good tips because the restaurants are usually busy. They also have the chance to work at stores and malls in the city centre, where commissions are paid on top of the base wage, providing an added incentive to perform well.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I personally wouldn’t want to settle in the UK as their healthcare system isn’t great. If you have a really high-paying job, then maybe it’s a good choice. But it’s not easy to manage the cost of living there as it’s too high. And kids won’t be getting any citizenship until 7 years old, which is another con.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1800

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 23500

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025Read more

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MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
at
York University
Highlights

This program provides a structured transition to independent research. Taught by leading researchers in the field
Students will gain a sound training in best-practice methods of theory and applications in development economics with special emphasis on emerging market economies
Students will also have the opportunity to follow specialist pathways in topics including finance and health
Students will study five compulsory core components, supplemented by a wide choice of option modules
The flexible course structure means students can follow specific pathways. As well as taught modules they will also complete a dissertation