MA Political Economy (Research Route) at University of Manchester

Choose from four pathways specialising in modern political economy research. Build advanced knowledge of global political economies with focused qualitative and quantitative research training. Develop vital skills for a career in research, or any related field, on an ESRC recognised 1+3 doctor al training course.

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. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, worth 15 credits each. You will need to select seven of these course units. Compulsory units include Theoretical Approaches to Political Economy, Research Design and Skills, Philosophy of Politics Research, Dissertation, Qualitative Research Methods, Introduction to Quantitative 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 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 and the EU;...

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