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Overview
Key facts
Some countries are growing rapidly, but others are stuck in place with weak states and even declining economies. Where is Africa headed in the 21st century, when by 2050 a quarter of the global population will be African? Will the global economy be an engine of growth, or a straightjacket that ties African countries down? This course explores these questions in a multidisciplinary way.
Students will read some of the best African social scientists writing on growth and the legacies of the past, along with scholars and commentators from around the world who are Africa-watchers and analysts. Classes will be interactive and problem-focused. The course prepares you for work in government, business, diplomacy, NGOs, and the development industry, as well as further study of African and the international political economy across the disciplines.When you complete London School of Economics and Political Science's Africa Today - Political Economy of Development course, you will have a better understanding of the economic and social underpinnings of order and conflict, and growth and economic constraints, in African countries. You will be able to identify strategies and policies that can support inclusive and sustainable development in the region.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History, Geography, and Policy in the African Growth Debate
- Colonialism and Colonial States in Africa: Rule and Revenue
- Building States and National Economies in 1960-1980
- The Changing International Context of Development
- Political Competition and Conflict: Electoral Arena and Beyond
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics Area & Cultural Studies Political Science View 126 other Short Courses in Economics in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is designed for students in the social sciences who are interested in Africa, economic development, natural-resource-based economies, democracy and democratisation, the politics of social diversity, the global economy, and 20th and 21st-century global changes and challenges.Students go onto a range of professions in international and global affairs, policymaking, the social sciences, and business careers that engage with global economic change, diversity, and uncertainty.Classes are incredibly diverse - students come together from many countries, with different academic and personal backgrounds, and different interests in and connections to Africa. We expect lively and enriching encounters around basic questions of economy, governance, political voice and representation, and global justice!
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Tuition Fee
Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students. Find out more about financial support.
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