Global Political Economy

Entry requirements

A lower second-class (2.2) honours (or equivalent) degree in politics, the social sciences, humanities or law. However, we also welcome applications from those with substantial experience in human rights organisations, NGOs, social services, journalism and other related sectors.

No formal training in economics is required.

If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification:

- IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each sub-test) OR

- A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by City as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia or the USA.

All applicants that require a Student visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Student visa.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Global Political Economy MA will help you broaden your understanding of the complex contemporary global economic system and its socio-political relationships. The course is designed for inquisitive students that want to develop a cutting-edge perspective on global economic and financial relations, inter-state competition, mechanisms of global governance and processes of transformation and change.

You don’t need any formal economics education for this course. Students come from a wide range of subject fields, including Politics, Law, Business Studies, Media Studies, the Humanities and more.

From global inequality and tax evasion to financial regulation and financial crises, the expertise that you develop on this advanced MA will enable you to pursue a wide range of rewarding career options in the public and private sectors.

The Global Political Economy MA will help you:

• Get an advanced specialist education in the field of global political economy.
• Develop your analytical skills and the ability to examine and critically evaluate the complex structure of relationships between markets, governments, transnational actors and networks in the setting of the globalising economy.
• Acquire an advanced conceptualisation of the problems of global capitalism in the
  21st century.
• Critically examine rapid economic change and its socio-political roots in the contemporary world.
• Analyse and articulate your analysis of complex issues and debates to a high level.
• Prepare for a diverse range of careers and develop contextual knowledge that will be applicable for life-long learning in a rapidly changing economic environment.

Fees and funding

Please visit: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/postgraduate/global-political-economy