Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£9,200Per Year (Intl)
£14,950Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The MA (Res) Political Economy at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our flagship MA in Political Economy is situated in the renowned Centre for the Study of Political Economy at The University of Manchester. The Centre brings together world-class research strengths and teaching from across the Faculty of Humanities to deliver a rigorous, impactful, and highly interdisciplinary course that critically examines the relationships between national and global economies, political landscapes, and public policies. Studying our master’s in Political Economy, you will be introduced to a range of core orthodox and critical theories. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Critical Political Economy Theories
Research Methods in Political Economy
Global Political Economy and Governance
Political Economy of Development and Inequality
Political Economy of Finance and Labour
Environmental Political Economy and Sustainability
Advanced Policy Analysis and Critique
Dissertation in Political Economy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,200
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£9,200
Home Student Fee
£14,950
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
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
7%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
74%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
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