International Political Economy MA

at University of Sussex

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
 

Autumn teaching

• Neoliberalism and the Global Economy in an Age of Crises
• Theorising Global Political Economy
   

Spring teaching

• Research Methods and Professional Skills (IR)
   

Summer teaching

• Dissertation (Global Political Economy)

Degree requirements    

Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of at least 50-65% depending on your university.
 

Subject-specific requirements
   
Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement. 
 

Please note    

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
 

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)  Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

Home students:

£9,500 per year for full-time students
 

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students:

£9,500 per year for full-time students
 

International students:

£18,975 per year for full-time students

This MA is ideal for you if you wish to pursue a career in international organisations, development agencies or NGOs, or journalism. Or if you’d like to take up a role in the private sector that requires knowledge of the global political and economic system.
 

We also offer excellent background and training should you wish to pursue doctoral studies and/or an academic career. We are committed to helping to identify placements for our students.
 

Graduate destinations
 

Recent International Political Economy MA graduates have gone on to jobs including:
 

• research officer, Institute for Employment Studies

• chairperson, Oxfam IBIS

• manager account development, American Express.