MA International Political Economy (Research) at University of Manchester

A challenging degree which can be applied to a range of political careers. Develop advanced knowledge of international political economies, with high-level training in qualitative and quantitative research. Develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills for careers across public, private and third-sector contexts.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. On the MA International Political Economy (Research Route), there are seven mandatory course units, including a dissertation worth 60 credits. Compulsory units include Research Design and Skills, Critical Globalisation Studies, Critical Approaches to International Political Economy, Philosophy of Politics Research, Dissertation, Qualitative Research Methods.

Career pathways

Career opportunities The University of Manchester is the most targeted university by the UK’s top graduate employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2026) Our MA International Political Economy (Research Route) gives you the specialist knowledge and skills required for a range of careers across the public, private, and third sectors, such as in: local and central government; international and supranational institutions, such as the UN...

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