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MA Political Economy (Research Route)

The University of Manchester — Manchester, United Kingdom

MA Political Economy (Research Route) is a postgraduate Economics course at The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £31,400 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Economics · £31,400 per year

Intakes: September

This MA in Political Economy course will allow you to explore the world-class research strengths in the field of political economy at the University.

Modules

  • Theoretical Approaches to Political Economy
  • Research Design and Skills
  • Philosophy of Politics Research
  • Dissertation
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods
  • The Political Economy of Global Business
  • Poverty, Inequality and Government Policy in Less Developed Countries
  • Global Economic History
  • Space and Sustainability
  • Climate Change Knowledge Politics
  • Issues in Environmental Policy
  • Political Ecologies
  • Industrial Competitiveness and Global Transformation
  • Global Political Economy
  • Gender Inequality: Theory and Evidence
  • Climate Change and Development
  • Migration and Development
  • Gender & Development
  • Contemporary Issues in Development Finance
  • Wealth, Philosophy, and Public Policy
  • Governing in an Unjust World: Justice and International Relations
  • European Capitalisms: Crises, Transformations and Contestations
  • Critical Globalisation Studies
  • Theories of Rights
  • Democracy: Theory & Practice
  • The Politics of Global Climate Change
  • Lies, damned lies and statistics: politics and data science
  • Sociology of Consumption
  • Creating a Sustainable World: Interdisciplinary Applications of the Sustainable Development Goals

Careers

  • local and central government
  • research, policy, think-tanks, institutes, and NGOs
  • management and policy consulting
  • The House of Commons
  • Manchester City Council
  • The British Army
  • KPMG
  • BNY Mellon

Frequently asked questions

How long is MA Political Economy (Research Route) at The University of Manchester?

MA Political Economy (Research Route) takes 1 year (Full-time).

How much does MA Political Economy (Research Route) at The University of Manchester cost?

The listed tuition fee is £31,400 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MA Political Economy (Research Route) start?

Intakes: September.

What level is MA Political Economy (Research Route)?

It is a postgraduate course in Economics.

What will I study on MA Political Economy (Research Route)?

Modules include Theoretical Approaches to Political Economy, Research Design and Skills, Philosophy of Politics Research, Dissertation, Qualitative Research Methods and Introduction to Quantitative Methods.

What careers can MA Political Economy (Research Route) lead to?

Typical roles include local and central government, research, policy, think-tanks, institutes, and NGOs, management and policy consulting, The House of Commons, Manchester City Council and The British Army.