The course gave me a solid background in theories about how the global political economy actually works, along with a diverse array of topical and regional classes.
The lecturers were knowledgeable and always looking to encourage discussion and engagement from students.
How can we better understand and respond to global challenges such as inequality and economic instability? By studying MA International Political Economy (Research Route), you’ll develop the research expertise needed to investigate the complex relationship between politics and economics and generate evidence-based answers.
International Political Economy examines the political forces, structures, actors and dynamics that shape the global economy and influence economic outcomes. You will focus your learning on pressing global issues including world poverty, inequality, and economic and environmental crises.
You will explore the connections between politics and economics at the national and global levels under the conditions of globalisation. Our course will give you an advanced understanding of traditional and critical theories, while providing skills in research design, suitable for PhD-level research and other research endeavours.
Research or Standard Route?
Our Research Route allows you to hone your skills in critical analysis and research design. The key difference between our MA International Political Economy (Research Route) and our MA International Political Economy (Standard Route) is the amount and scope of mandatory course units you will take.
On our Research Route, you will take the following mandatory course units:
You can tailor your course to your interests through optional units in areas such as:
You will develop subject expertise and transferable skills in critical thinking, communication, teamwork and qualitative and quantitative research design.
This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD. Find out more on our 1+3 ESRC NWSSDTP webpage .
Prestigious department
The University of Manchester boasts one of the largest and best-known politics departments in the UK. We are home to some of the world’s leading experts and academics in the subject, and co-hosts (with Oxford) of the British Election Study, one of the longest-running election studies in the world and the longest-running social science survey in the UK.
Unique city
In our biased opinion, there’s no better place to study politics and economics than Manchester. Politics and history, revolutionary ideas and radical reform, are etched into the city’s streets and character, from workers' rights to feminism, Marxism to devolution.
Interdisciplinary approach
Interdisciplinary study is actively pursued at Manchester, with many course units involving expertise and contributions from a number of different schools and departments at the University, such as economics, social statistics, and sociology.
We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.