Political Economy MSc

UCL (University College London)

Explore the dynamic interconnection between politics and economics to learn how financial events and changing economic structures affect politics. How are economic policy choices made and what are their consequences? How can we solve the new and looming societal challenges that arise from the relationship’s politics and the economy? This degree will equip you with the skills to answer these questions.About this degreeThis degree will equip you with the analytical, theoretical, empirical and critical skills to answer these questions, through a problem-based approach based on central contemporary political and economic challenges. This includes combining powerful analytical tools, many drawn from the discipline of economics, with empirical realism about people’s political motives and behaviour.What have we learned from the political, economic and political economy analyses of major developments of our time – such as the rise of top income inequality in the advanced industrial democracies, waves of globalisation and deglobalisation, financial crises and institutional changes? What kinds of lessons can we take from these phenomena to the rising political economy opportunities and challenges of our time – like Artificial Intelligence and climate-policy-induced industrial change? Through the rigorous analysis of theory and evidence on these vital topics, you will acquire a comprehensive grasp not only of where politics and economics have intersected in the past, but how this interrelationship will shape the future.The programme is suitable for graduates with an interest in politics and economics, and a strong quantitative background. It is for students who want to specialise at the intersection of economics and politics, and to develop the necessary skills for careers in these fields, and in public policy. It is also designed to prepare students for research careers, especially through further academic study at the doctoral level.