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Overview
The Political Economy MA is a broad-based multidisciplinary course that will develop your critical understanding of the UK and global political and economic institutions. You will also acquire the theoretical and empirical skills necessary to engage with contemporary domestic and world affairs at an advanced level.
Key benefits
- An interdisciplinary course utilising elements from the fields of politics, philosophy and economics
- Learn a wide range of theoretical approaches in political economy - both mainstream and heterodox
- Intensive study based on the relationship between institutional/empirical analysis and standards of ethical evaluation
- Located in the heart of London, the Department of Political Economy has a strong reputation for research-led teaching and links to industry
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time / Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, September to September, two years part-time
Credit value:
UK 180 / ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
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