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PostgraduateMA

International Political Economy

Queen Mary University of London
Tower Hamlets, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,250Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the MA International Political Economy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Tower Hamlets, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. MA International Political Economy offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex relationship between politics and economics. Designed to tackle today's global challenges - such as globalisation, financial crises, inequality, and the environmental crisis - this programme will equip you with the tools to think creatively across disciplines. Combining political science, international relations, and economics, it provides hands-on training in developing innovative solutions to contemporary world issues. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £35,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Global Financial Systems and Crisis
State and Market Relations in International Context
Globalisation: Politics
Economics and Society
International Trade and Development Theory
Environmental Politics and Sustainability
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Contemporary Inequality and Distributional Politics
Dissertation in International Political Economy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666
PTE Academic76————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,250

Home Student Fee

£13,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Mary University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£31,000£37,500
3 years£26,000£32,000£38,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£55,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers International Political Economy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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