BA Political Economy at University of California, Berkeley

The Political Economy major is designed to study the relationship between government, society, and the economy in a holistic manner from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Political Economy majors investigate how real-world market systems are embedded in both politics and society. They graduate with a mastery of a broad range of contemporary analyses as well as a deep understanding of classic works of political economy.

Faculty: College of Letters & Science  |  Department: Interdisciplinary Social Science Programs  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Major requirements are organised as: Lower Division (International & Area Studies, Economics, Statistics); Foreign Language (Courses); Upper Division (Political Economy, Conceptual Tools 1, Conceptual Tools 2, Historical Context).

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Business, Education, Government, International, Law & Public Policy, Nonprofit & Community Development.

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