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Economy, State and Society: Economics and Business

UCL (University College London)
Camden, England
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2 yearsDuration
£27,400Per Year (Intl)
£36,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Economy, State and Society: Economics and Business at UCL (University College London) is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our International Master's in Economy, State and Society (IMESS) is a two-year postgraduate programme offered by a consortium of leading European universities, leading to the award of a highly prestigious double degree. You will spend your first year at UCL's School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) and your second year at a partner university in the Central and East European region. International tuition fees are £27,400 per year, home/UK fees are £15,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £45,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Political Economy
State Institutions and Governance
Market Economies and Transitions
Economic Development and Inequality
Business Systems in Europe
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Comparative Institutional Analysis
Dissertation and Independent Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic76————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,400

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£54,800

Home Student Fee

£15,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £15,400 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £27,400

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£36,000£52,000
3 years£30,500£41,500£60,500
5 years£39,500£57,500£81,000
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
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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