PostgraduateMA (Res)

Political Economy

Name: Political Economy
Price: 8267 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Buckingham

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1 yearDuration

£8,267Per Year (Intl)

£8,267Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA (Res) Political Economy at University of Buckingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Although this is a full-time degree programme, it is expected that students undertaking relevant work will be able to complete the programme if they have a first degree in a related subject. This MA programme is aimed at graduates with a strong interest in the history of economic ideas and the application of economics to questions of public policy. It offers the opportunity to study in detail a range of ideas in self-guided fashion and to conduct a significant piece of independent research on a particular topic of the student’s choice. International tuition fees are £8,267 per year, home/UK fees are £8,267 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

History of Economic Thought

Classical and Neoclassical Economics

Marxist Political Economy

Keynesian Economics and Macroeconomic Policy

Austrian Economics and Libertarian Theory

Public Choice Theory and Governance

Environmental Economics and Sustainability

Independent Research Project

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,267

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£8,267

Home Student Fee

£8,267

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Buckingham

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£21,000	£30,500	£34,500
5 years	£27,000	£34,500	£49,500

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

35%Working

25%Studying

10%Work & Study

Official Data

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