Program Overview

International Political Economy, MSc

Overview

The MSc in International Political Economy (IPE) is designed for those seeking to engage with the pressing economic and political challenges of our time, from financial crises and trade disputes to global inequality and sustainable development.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MSc
• Duration: 12 months or 24 months
• Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
• Start Month: September or January
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

Programme Fees

Stage 1

Compulsory Courses

• International Political Economy: Theories and Themes (IR5007)
• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)

Optional Courses

• Theories and Concepts in International Relations (IR5001)
• Religion, Conflict and Security (PI5027)
• Introduction to Energy Economics (BU5053)
• Advanced Qualitative Methods in Social Science (SL5011)

Stage 2

Compulsory Courses

• Dimensions of Globalization (SO5512)

Optional Courses

• Advanced Quantitative Analysis in Social Science (SL5513)
• Chinese Security Issues (PI5521)
• Terrorism and Counter - Terrorism (PI5520)

Stage 3

Compulsory Courses

• Dissertation in International Political Economy (IR5905)

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: Relevant Honours degree with a 2:1 standard from a recognised university or body in International Relations, Politics, Economics, Management, Business Studies, Law, Geography, History or cognate subject deemed appropriate by the School of Social Science.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic: 6.5 with Listening - 5.5, Reading - 6.0, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0; TOEFL iBT: 90 with Listening - 17, Reading - 21, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21; PTE Academic: 62 with Listening - 59, Reading - 59, Speaking - 59, Writing - 59; Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 176 with Listening - 162, Reading - 169, Speaking - 162, Writing - 169.

Careers

Graduates may pursue roles in economic policy development, international trade analysis, risk assessment, consultancy, journalism, or further academic research.

Facilities

• Centre for Sustainable Development
• Centre for Global Security and Governance
• The Institute For Conflict, Transition And Peace Research

Scholarships

• Aberdeen Global Scholarship: Eligible self-funded Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Learn more about this Aberdeen Global Scholarship here.