MA International Political Economy

at Newcastle University

Modules

Compulsory modules
 

• Theories and Theorists of International Political Economy (20 credits)
• Thinking About Politics (20 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)

Optional Modules

You take modules to a value of 80 credits from the following, with the approval of the Degree Programme Director:
 

• Integration in Europe (20 credits)
• Theories of International Relations (20 credits)
• American Foreign Policy (20 credits)
• Ethnographic Methods in the Political Field (20 credits)
• Doing Political Research (20 credits)
• Global Justice and Human Rights (20 credits)
• Globalisation, Poverty and Development (20 credits)
• Critical Geopolitics (20 credits)
• World Politics and Popular Culture (20 credits)
• The United Nations and Global Governance (20 credits)
• Gender, War and Military (20 credits)
• Welfare Attitudes: A Comparative Politics Approach (20 credits)
• Arts and Peacebuilding (20 credits)
• Sustainable Development Goals (20 credits)
• Politics of Memory (20 credits)

Academic entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in politics, international studies or a related discipline. We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience.

English Language requirements
 

• Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).
• If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.

Fees and funding

Home students
£9,600

International students
£20,400

Tuition fee increases
If your studies last longer than one year, your tuition fee may increase in line with inflation.

You'll have a sound foundation to embark on a career with significant international dimensions. You could also pursue a postgraduate research degree in international political economy studies.