Political Economy

Course Overview

The MSc Political Economy at University of Essex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Over the last three decades, political economy has been one of the fastest growing approaches in the social sciences. At Essex, we are primarily interested in the scientific study of political institutions and how they might determine economic variables. If you are interested in how institutions shape the behaviour of political actors and how political decisions influence markets and vice versa, then you will profit from our course. International tuition fees are £23,875 per year, home/UK fees are £11,025 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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