Course summary
Countries and governments face increasingly complex, multifaceted problems - from the cost-of-living crisis and rampant inflation to the climate emergency and the erosion of democratic institutions. Political economy, in analysing the relationship between political systems, institutions and markets, is an invaluable discipline in understanding these complex problems, the multifaceted nature of their causes and routes to potential solutions. Our Political Economy masters will equip you with a systematic understanding of how political and economic systems interact. It encourages students to think of politics and economics as interdependent spheres in which governments, firms and citizens influence each other. The programme brings together domestic and international analyses of economic policy processes, allowing you to develop a thorough understanding of the political dynamics involved in the making of economic policy. If you're interested in public policy or consultancy you'll also have the opportunity to develop the methodological skills required for conducting statistical analysis with economic and political data.
Modules
Core modules: Quantitative Methods 1 & 2, Comparative Political Economy, International Political Economy, plus a further 40 credits worth of classes from the following: First Semester: Policy Analysis, Principles of Research Design, Comparative Political Institutions, Political Behaviour, Politics of Non-democratic Regimes. Second Semester: International Institutions and Regimes, European Governance, Comparative Public Policy, Contemporary International Relations, Political Economy of Trade and Environment.
Assessment method
Student assessments are variable targeting a number of important skills such as: presentations, oral assessments, critical essay, written policy memos, team projects.
Entry requirements
First or upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in social science.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9550 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9550 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9550 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9550 | Year 1 |
| International | £21550 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ