Program Overview

MA International Political Economy (Research)

Overview

The MA International Political Economy (Research) is a challenging degree that can be applied to a range of political careers. It is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the structures, actors, and dynamics that shape the global economy.

Entry Requirements

• We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
• When assessing your academic record, we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved, and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Full entry requirements can be found on the university's website

Course Details

• Degree awarded: Master of Arts (MA)
• Duration: 1 year
• Course options:
  • Full-time: Yes
  • Part-time: Yes
  • Full-time distance learning: No
  • Part-time distance learning: No

Course Overview

• Learn from leading academics at one of the UK’s top 5 universities for Politics (Times Higher Education 2024).
• Develop vital skills for a career in research, or research-related fields.
• Understand the structures, actors, and dynamics that shape the global economy.
• Tailor your studies with an array of optional course units.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MA (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £16,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £29,000
  • MA (part-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £8,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,500

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and awards to outstanding applicants, such as the Manchester Humanities International Excellence Scholarship.
• The Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 fee reduction to Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class bachelor's degree within the last three years and are progressing to postgraduate study.

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application.

Careers

• This degree can be applied to a range of political careers.
• Develop vital skills for a career in research, or research-related fields.