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Global Political Economy MA

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Online | King's College London, University of London | 2 years | SEP-25

Study mode

Online

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Science (General / Combined)

Course Summary

Course overview

This Global Political Economy MA is an interdisciplinary online programme that explores the interactions of political, economic, and social forces in a global context, and how they are transforming our world. Such forces include individual states and international organisations like the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

It also extends to transnational social movements, such as the global climate movement and mass mobilisations against authoritarian rulers.

Youll consider and come to appreciate the extent to which the global political economy impacts and transforms our everyday world. Its consequences include, for example, economic, financial, and environmental crises, conflict poverty, inequality, and gender relations.

What you'll study

This Global Political Economy MA is designed to convey an in-depth understanding of how transformations in the global political economy affect different states, regions, and sectors.

Using a social science framework and referencing our own world-leading insight, you will learn to analyse key issues and challenges in the global political economy. In doing so, you will develop an awareness of the challenges, trade-offs, and uncertainties concerning decision-making in the global political economy.

Career options in Global Political Economy

On this MA, you will learn various academic and professional analytical, techniques to assess and evaluate different aspects of the global political economy, including but not limited to trade, finance, energy, natural resource availability and extraction, poverty, inequality, migration, and development.

Typical careers you can expect to pursue include economist, financial analyst, trade specialist, lobbyist, political scientist, policy analyst, business analyst, marketing specialist, researcher, charity advisor, and more.

Graduates of the on-campus version of this course enjoy highly successful careers across the public, private, and third sector. They can be found working in the UK and Europe, as well as in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£18,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,500

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:1 honours degree (or above) in a social science or humanities subject. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a master's or PGDip). Please note that if you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may still be considered. Youll need to demonstrate significant relevant work experience or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a masters or PGDip).

University information

King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK. With a rich history dating back to 1829, it is located in the heart of London and comprises five campuses including its historic main campus at The Strand. The university offers an extensive range of postgraduate programmes across a variety of disciplines, combining world-class teaching, research excellence, and a commitment to developing...more