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Gain an in-depth perspective on the intricate global economic framework and its socio-political interactions. Our world-renowned Masters in Global Political Economy empowers you to analyze different dimensions of power and governance within international capitalism. You'll develop expertise in economic and financial systems, global governance structures, and national policy approaches.Your studies will encompass topics ranging from worldwide wealth disparities and tax avoidance to monetary policies and economic downturns. You'll acquire critical thinking abilities to assess connections between market forces, state institutions, and organizational networks. Through this Global Political Economy Masters, we provide sophisticated insights into contemporary capitalist challenges while enabling you to investigate swift economic transformations and their underlying socio-political causes.Who should consider this program
This course is ideal for those seeking a broad understanding of international economic and financial systems. You'll also examine nation-state rivalries, global regulatory frameworks, and systemic change processes.No prior economics training is necessary, as we accept students from diverse academic fields including political science, legal studies, business administration, and communications.
Career prospects:
Our Global Political Economy MA equips you with adaptable competencies for careers aligned with your academic focus.Graduates will possess the capability to analyze economic trends and seek employment across multiple industries.Potential career paths include:financial services
multinational enterprises
government and foreign service
journalism
international development organizations.
The program also prepares you for advanced academic research in political science and global economic studies.
You should have a lower second class (2.2) honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution in social sciences, humanities, law, business studies or another related discipline. 
However, we will also consider applications from students with a degree in any other subject where applicants have gained significant professional experience in a related field of employment or research. 
No formal training in economics is required.
If your first language is not English one of the following qualifications is also required: IELTS: an overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each sub-test). TOEFL iBT in-person and Home Edition: 90 overall with no less than 21 in Writing and Listening, 23 in Reading and Speaking.