Political Economy MA

An integrated programme for the study of political economy at a rigorous level.
Students receive a solid core background in macroeconomic analysis and policy, economic history and the history of economic thought.
All lectures are supplemented by seminars, giving an opportunity for regular feedback and discussion.
The Department of Economics is actively engaged in research and publication on political economy topics through the Political Economy Study Group, with regular staff seminars and workshops.
Careful guidance and supervision given on the research dissertation focusing on political economy perspective.
The MA is good preparation for work with a range of public and private institutions concerned with issues surrounding globalisation and development, such as international agencies and NGOs.
You will be supported throughout the degree by our Personal Tutor Scheme.
You will have the opportunity to learn another language, completely free of charge, alongside your degree. Languages offered include French, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic and German.

The Political Economy MA is excellent preparation for a range of employment possibilities in a governmental regulatory agency in the domestic (eg UK) economy or in an international agency dealing with issues in which the interaction of political, economic and historical considerations demand an interdisciplinary political economy approach.

The Political Economy MA gives you a wide range of opportunities to enhance your employability. On completion of the programme you will emerge with a sound understanding of the underlying analytical principles and research techniques used in the study of international economics in the context of finance, industry, trade and labour and the economics of developing countries, as well as the ability to write in a clear and coherent manner about the issues involved. The dissertation evidences the ability to produce an extended piece of research in this field, integrating and demonstrating mastery of this range of skills.

As a result, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge, and will be seen to be attractive to a range of employers involved in, or dealing with issues concerned with international financial affairs and other issues surrounding the international economy. Institutions concerned with these issues, as well as those concerned with the economics of developing countries, are in both the public and private sector, including governmental and nongovernmental research organisations, financial institutions and individual firms.

Successful completion of a certified programme of study in an area appropriate to the content of the degree (normally a good second-class honours undergraduate degree or its equivalent, including, where appropriate, quantitative methods having been studied to an appropriate standard); strong academic performance in other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Relevant non-certificated learning.