Study Details: MA 1 year full-time,
2 years part-time
At the heart of this course are passionate discussions on contemporary issues such as international development, global financial regulation and the organisation of production and trade.
Our expertise in the field of international political economy spans the full breadth of the discipline – from classic thinkers to debates over contemporary trade policy and trans-national financial regulation. You’ll also be encouraged to look beyond your discipline, with option modules delivered by departments across the university to give you a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective on the issues you’ll face.
By standing on the shoulders of history’s intellectual giants, including Karl Marx and Adam Smith, you’ll find new ways of exploring ideas and gain a deeper understanding of today’s most pressing issues.
2:2 or equivalent. We are willing to consider applicants with lower qualifications, particularly if you have high marks in relevant modules and/or appropriate professional experience. Additional information may be requested.
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The skills you’ll acquire through the study of international political economy will leave you well prepared for further study or work in a wide range of sectors, from social and political research to journalism, marketing and HR.
Core modules
You'll take core modules which may include:
Theories and Issues in International Political Economy
Option modules
You will also study some option modules. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
Themes & Theories in International Relations
Global Governance
European Public Policy
Conflict and Development
Africa and International Politics
Challenges to Policy Making in Democratising Countries
Global Development Politics
Justice, Legitimacy and Democracy
Critical Theory
The Political Economy of Global China
Theories and Policies of Development Governance
Governing for the Environment
The Making of the Contemporary World: History, Politics and Ideas since 1945
Introduction to Qualitative Methods and Data Analysis
Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis
Leading and Managing Change
Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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