MSc Political Economy at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An MSc on how political and economic systems interact, treating politics and economics as interdependent spheres. Client-based projects are possible as an alternative to the standard dissertation. The department is described as the top rated politics department in the UK for research.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Comparative Political Economy, International Political Economy, Quantitative Methods 1 and Quantitative Methods 2, with electives such as Policy Analysis, Principles of Research Design, Political Behaviour, Politics of Non-democratic Regimes, European Governance and Political Economy of Trade and Environment.

Career pathways

Policy advisor, researcher and data analyst roles in the public and private sectors, international organisations, public administration, local government and think tanks.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-class or second-class honours degree, or international equivalent, in a social science. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5 (University of Strathclyde standard postgraduate requirement; other recognised English tests are accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,700 a year (2027/28). Same fee for students from Scotland and from England, Wales & Northern Ireland; full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 24,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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