Global Political Economy MA

at University of Leeds

This programme focuses on the development of advanced analytical skills in several key areas of global political economy research.
 

The compulsory modules studied will give you:

• Critical thinking and insights from a range of cultures, disciplines and researchers.
• Training in the uses and understandings/interpretations of data from business, international and scholarly databases (without statistical or modelling skills being required).
• The practical application of critical insights in case study and experiential learning-based teaching.
• A mix of individual and team-based assessment for real-world stakeholders in international issues.
• Grounding in issues, institutions, ideas, and key economic sectors.
• Focus and knowledge of the Global South and North.
• Access to an inter-disciplinary teaching team with expertise in political economy, International Relations, Development, Anthropology, Public Health and Sociology.
   

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Theories and Concepts in Global Political Economy    
• Capitalism in Practice    
• Dissertation    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or a non-UK equivalent in a social science, humanities, or other related discipline.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

Fees

• UK: £10,250 (total)
• International: £20,750 (total)
   

You’ll gain a wide range of professional skills on top of your subject knowledge. You’ll have an understanding of project design and management in a development context, as well as being able to analyse quantitative and qualitative data. You’ll be able to construct clear arguments, critically assess different options for action, analyse policy documents, write research reports and give presentations. You’ll also be trained to make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations.
 

Our programme equips you for various career paths. Compatible careers include working in international development agencies, international organisations, governments, politics, NGOs, research organisations, policy making, companies, sectoral/economic analysis, media, and academia.