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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Economic Policy and Political Economy

UCL (University College London)
Camden, England
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4 yearsDuration
£31,300Per Year (Intl)
£36,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MPhil Economic Policy and Political Economy at UCL (University College London). Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Join the next generation of world-leading interdisciplinary scholars in economic and public policy, innovation policy and its governance. The Economic Policy and Political Economy MPhil/PhD prompts doctoral researchers to blend and synthesise different tools to offer truly interdisciplinary analyses on how public and economic policy and innovation can be harnessed to tackle global challenges. International tuition fees are £31,300 per year, home/UK fees are £3,200 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 Economic Theory and Policy Analysis
Political Economy of Innovation and Governance
Research Methods in Policy Studies
Comparative Public Policy Frameworks
Economics of Sustainable Development
Advanced Quantitative Methods for Policy Research
Global Challenges and Policy Solutions
Dissertation and Independent Research Project
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

£31,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£125,200

Home Student Fee

£3,200

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £6,400 £3,200 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £31,300 £15,650

📊 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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