International Political Economy MA

Western Bank, Sheffield,, United Kingdom

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# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

24,950 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

We can't begin to understand how political decisions are made without examining the economic context that shapes them, yet we also cannot grasp why the economy functions in the way it does without understanding the profoundly political decisions that determine who gets what, when, why and how.

This course will expand your understanding of contemporary capitalism by looking at how the global political economy is constituted, the ways in which it functions to benefit particular groups, countries and people, and how it is evolving.

You'll be taught by expert academics who are pushing the boundaries of international political economy. You will learn how to analyse the operation of contemporary capitalism, who wins and loses from it, and whether we can achieve more equal, just and sustainable societies. Throughout your studies you will address questions such as:

Who are the key actors in international political economy and how do they interact with our local, national and international political institutions to produce particular economic outcomes?
How do we generate decent living standards in a world of rapid technological change?
Why does the global economy seem to be producing ever-greater concentrations of wealth and poverty?
What explains the rapid development of the so-called ‘rising powers’ and is theirs a model that can be emulated?
Which level of analysis - the family, the village, the region, the nation, the global - should we examine when seeking to make sense of the global political economy?
Is it possible for our economies to keep growing in a world of looming environmental breakdown?
Will globalisation continue over the coming decades, or do current conflicts mean we are now entering an era of deglobalisation?
Whose theories and concepts can help us make better sense of a rapidly changing 21st Century context that appears to be replete with economic crises?

The MA International Political Economy degree attracts a hugely diverse student body. Some may have already studied politics and international relations previously, whereas others may have little academic experience in the subject but wish to better understand the evolution of the global political economy in an era marked by significant economic upheaval.

Students come from all sorts of different backgrounds, and this really is evident in the classroom. You will be encouraged to share your knowledge and experience, and the varied perspectives help to produce fruitful and lively discussions in seminars.

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Who are the key actors in international political economy and how do they interact with our local, national and international political institutions to produce particular economic outcomes?
How do we generate decent living standards in a world of rapid technological change?
Why does the global economy seem to be producing ever-greater concentrations of wealth and poverty?
What explains the rapid development of the so-called ‘rising powers’ and is theirs a model that can be emulated?
Which level of analysis - the family, the village, the region, the nation, the global - should we examine when seeking to make sense of the global political economy?
Is it possible for our economies to keep growing in a world of looming environmental breakdown?
Will globalisation continue over the coming decades, or do current conflicts mean we are now entering an era of deglobalisation?
Whose theories and concepts can help us make better sense of a rapidly changing 21st Century context that appears to be replete with economic crises?

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

88+

PTE Academic

61+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

11,340 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

24,950 GBP

Other Expenses

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12 monthsProgram duration

24,950 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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