MA Global Political Economy

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex global economic system and its socio-political dynamics. Our globally respected Masters in Global Political Economy will enable you to critically examine the various aspects of power and authority in global capitalism. You will build a valuable knowledge base covering economic and financial dynamics, subjects of global order and state strategies.Your learning will span from global inequality and tax evasion to financial regulation and financial crises. You will gain analytical skills to critically evaluate the relationships between markets, governments and networks. In this Global Political Economy Masters, we aim to give you an advanced concept of the problems of global capitalism in the 21st century and allow you to examine rapid economic change and its socio-political roots.Who is this course for
If you want to explore a wide-angle perspective on global economic and financial relations, this programme is perfect. You will also embrace learning about inter-state competition, mechanisms of global governance and processes of transformation.You are not required to have any formal economics education as we welcome experience in all academic backgrounds from politics and law to business and media.
Career:
Our Global Political Economy MA provides you with the transferable skills and knowledge needed to enter professions directly related to your studies.When you graduate you will be able to confidently engage with economic and financial developments and pursue careers in a variety of sectors.These sectors might include:banking and finance
transnational corporations.
civil service and international diplomacy
the media
development agencies.
You will also have a strong foundation to advance into further doctoral research in the field of politics and global political economy.