BSc (Hons) International Political Economy at City St George's, University of London

Programme overview

International Political Economy examines the interaction of states and markets in a global context. It combines economics, politics and international relations to understand real-life issues such as financial crises, tax havens and climate change.

Faculty: School of Policy & Global Affairs | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement or study abroad year | Study mode: full-time (placement year option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Political Economy, Global Capitalism: Past, Present, Future, Emerging Issues in International Politics, Introduction to Politics, London in the World: History, Economics and Politics, Comparative Capitalism, The Global Political Economy of Development and Security Studies.

Career pathways

The degree prepares graduates for careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: BBB. Tariff: 120 UCAS tariff points. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall, with a minimum of 5 in Standard Level English and 4 in Standard Level Mathematics. BTEC: DDM. GCSE: minimum grade 4 (C) in English Language or English Literature, and Mathematics. T Level: Merit. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home/UK tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,790 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement or study abroad year

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