DV495 One Unit
Dissertation in Economic Development Policy
This information is for the 2026/27 session.
Course convenor
Niharika Singh
Nathan Lane
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Economic Policy for International Development. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes.
This course is compulsory for the MSc in Economic Policy for International Development. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes.
Requisites
Pre-requisites:
Students must have completed DV494 and DV496 before taking this course.
Course content
DV495 will allow students to develop a quantitative research project in development economics. Students will apply the research methods and quantitative analysis skills they have gained during DV494 and DV496 to write an original dissertation.
Formative assessment
Students will be expected to produce a final empirical paper in August 2027.
Indicative reading
Will be shared within the DV496 syllabus.
Assessment
Research paper (100%).
Key facts
Department: International Development
Course study period: Winter and Spring Term
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ level: Level 7
Total students 2025/26: 25
Average class size 2025/26: Unavailable
Controlled access 2025/26: NoCourse selection videos
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills