COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA International Political Economy (Standard) program offers a thorough exploration of the global political and economic landscape, combining rigorous theoretical frameworks with applied research skills. Students gain a deep understanding of the structures, actors, and forces shaping international political economy, with a focus on pressing global issues such as poverty, inequality, economic crises, and environmental challenges. Core modules, including Comparative Political Analysis, Research Design and Skills, Critical Globalisation Studies, and Critical Approaches to International Political Economy, provide a strong foundation in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, preparing students for independent, high-quality research. The program also includes a dissertation, allowing students to investigate a specialised topic in depth. Optional modules enable learners to tailor their studies to specific interests, covering areas such as migration, mobility and displacement, comparative capitalism, the politics of money and finance, justice and international relations, and European capitalisms. Delivered within one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious politics departments, students benefit from expert teaching, access to extensive research resources, and engagement with cutting-edge scholarship. The course equips graduates with analytical, critical, and research skills suitable for careers in policy, international organisations, consultancy, research, and academia, as well as providing a solid foundation for further doctoral study.