MA International Political Economy

The International Political Economy MA at the University of Sheffield is a full-time postgraduate course which explores how states function and interact in the ever-changing landscape of global politics and economics. The course examines the nature of political and economic power in the contemporary world, with special emphasis on their interconnectedness and the role of global international institutions. Course Content: This course offers a blend of compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory modules cover four key areas: Understanding Politics, Political Economy: Methods and Approaches, Dissertation (International Political Economy), and International Political Economy Research Seminar. Additionally, students can choose from a series of optional modules that allow them to delve into specific areas of interest such as Global Justice, Security Studies, and The Politics of International Law, among others.Key Modules: The core modules of the course include Understanding Politics, International Political Economy Research Seminar, Dissertation (International Political Economy) and Political Economy: Methods and Approaches. On top of these, students can also select from a wide range of optional modules.Accreditations: No specific accreditation information is provided on the course page. Students are encouraged to confirm this with the course provider.Future Careers: This course prepares graduates for careers in a wide range of sectors including policy-making and governance, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international organisations, journalism, academia and business. The skills and knowledge gained throughout this Masters program also provide an excellent foundation for further academic and professional study at the PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.