MSc Political Economy of Emerging Markets at King's College London

Gain a distinctive approach to the study of development with this unique Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc. This is a multidisciplinary social science programme in which you will learn about the national development strategies of middle-income countries, and study the politics and institutions that underpin these strategies.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy  |  Department: School of Global Affairs  |  Duration: One year full-time, September to September, two years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc looks at the big questions of political economy in emerging markets today. You’ll explore the relationship between states, markets and institutions and consider how economic growth has been promoted in different national contexts. You’ll also earn which public policies and industrial policies have been most effective, how different financial systems help or hinder development, and study the role of global value chains in growth and development.

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