Course summary
The global economy is reshaping all aspects of society. This affects policy, the environment and social inequalities. Studying our International Political Economy MA will give you innovative perspectives on these transformations and the power struggles underlying them. Study in one of the largest departments of International Relations in Europe. You’ll explore social and political aspects of economic shifts, and look at innovative practices and policies that enable change. You’ll gain novel perspectives on:
- neoliberalism and alternatives
- financial crises, debt and austerity
- rising powers and global governance
- development and inequality
- multinational corporations.
Modules
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2022/23. However, there may be changes to these modules Core modules Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most. Autumn teaching
- Neoliberalism and the Global Economy in an Age of Crises
- Theorising Global Political Economy
- Research Methods and Professional Skills (IR)
- Dissertation (Global Political Economy)
- Global Ethics and International Relations
- Managing Economic Instability
- Media and Political Violence in the 21st century: from managing perception to stopping revolution
- Political Economy of Global Finance
- Rethinking Imperialism
- Russia, Eurasia and the Crisis of the Liberal West
- The International Politics of Health
- The Middle East in Global Order
- War and Security in North/South Perspective
- War and the Politics of (Counter) Insurgency
- Dissertation with Placement (Global Studies)
- find an employer
- draft an application
- prepare for interviews.
Entry requirements
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH