Course summary
The biggest challenges facing society are global in scale. There is a need for skilled researchers in international politics and the social sciences more generally to find solutions. International Political Economy, or Global Political Economy, is a vibrant and rapidly growing field of study. It is an especially productive field for critical research into pressing global issues such as world poverty, inequality, and economic and environmental crises. Our MA in International Political Economy looks at the connections between politics and economics at the national and global levels under the conditions of globalisation. You will be introduced to a range of core orthodox and critical theories, while also developing skills in research design. You’ll also be able to tailor your course to fit your interests, exploring subjects such as:
- The Politics of Money and Finance;
- Critical Environmental Politics;
- Gender in Comparative Politics;
- Chinese Ethnic Politics;
- Politics and Data Science.
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.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757 |
Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5 TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757 Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70 Pre-Sessional English Courses We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you will be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course. To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores: 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course : IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no more than one sub-skill of 6.0. 10 Week Pre-sessional Course : IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 or above in each sub-skill If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate to ensure that you are eligible for a separate visa for the English language course.
Further information on accepted language requirements can be found here .
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fees for entry in 2026, please view the course listing on our website.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL