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PostgraduateMA

International Political Economy

University of Sheffield
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1 yearDuration
£26,320Per Year (Intl)
£12,360Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sheffield, the MA International Political Economy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. What is the global economy and how is it shaped by relationships of power that are generated by political decision-making? Where traditional economics tends to focus on the market as something that simply exists, and politics tends to ignore or underplay it, this course helps you understand that the two are inextricably linked. Course description We can't begin to understand how political decisions are made without examining the economic context that shapes them. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Global Capitalism and Power Structures
International Finance and Monetary Systems
Trade
Development and Inequality
Political Economy of Globalisation
State
Market and Regulation
Extractive Industries and Resource Politics
Research Methods in Political Economy
Dissertation in International Political Economy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,320

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,320

Home Student Fee

£12,360

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

83%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
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About University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield offers International Political Economy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#82QS World
#12UK Ranking
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