SCHOOL OF ARTS & social sciences
global political economy MA
City’s new MA in Global Political Economy provides a contemporary take on the analysis of global economic relations, the workings of the global financial system, state strategies and processes of regulation. You will develop an in-depth understanding of how the economic system works and address critical issues in international development and policy-making. You take two core modules (global political economy and global governance) plus optional modules in global finance, development, policymaking and diplomacy, migration, civil society and international institutions. You will benefit from City’s central London location and our academic expertise in global political economy, global finance, global governance and development. COURSE CONTENT The MA in Global Political Economy provides you with analytical skills and conceptual knowledge of key debates around the role of states, societies, financial markets and international organisations in shaping globalisation in the 21st century. The course focuses on contemporary issues and processes in global political economy in the context of the broader changes associated with ‘globalisation’, change, transformation and global governance. You will consider the conceptual and policy debates around issues such as: • Economic and financial crises • Development and inequality • Disease and security • Migration and cultural identity • Poverty • Regionalisation and globalisation.
Duration of course
Full-time: one year Part-time: two years
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Modules include: • Global political economy • Governing global politics • Research workshop • Dissertation.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You should have an upper second class honours degree or international equivalent in Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Business Studies and other disciplines. Relevant work and voluntary experience will be considered. No formal education in economics is required. For applicants whose first language is not English, one of the following is also required: IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-test) TOEFL (internet based): 100
This is a specialised degree enabling graduates who are often non-economists to engage competently and confidently with economic and financial developments and pursue professional careers in the public and the private sectors.
Find out more
E: socscipg@city.ac.uk T: +44 (0)20 7040 0157
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