Course Details
Course Name
MA International Political Economy
Level of study
Postgraduate Taught
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
1 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Newcastle
Course Subject
- Humanities
Course Fees
Inside EU: 7410
Outside EU: 17370
Universities
Newcastle University
Description
This course provides training in the discipline of international political economy. It includes an understanding of contemporary debate on globalisation and its effect on states, economies and societies in both advanced and developing countries.
Our Research
93% of Politics research outputs world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
This course gives you the opportunity to explore key themes in contemporary international political economy, such as the growing tensions between the 'globalising' world economy, the traditional nation state, and the persistence and causes of poverty. It is enhanced by the lively debates in this growing field of study, with direct contemporary relevance.
The course provides rigorous training in areas such as:
theories and theorists of international political economy
the state in international political economy - international and regional studies politics
research training in the study of politics
This gives you a sound foundation from which to embark on a career with significant international dimensions or pursue a postgraduate research degree in international political economy studies.
As a student on this course you will develop:
knowledge of the more important approaches and methods in social science research and the techniques required to carry out advanced research
theoretical and practical research skills, including the synthesis of materials from a variety of primary and secondary sources
We have a student-run Politics Postgraduate Society which brings together MA and PhD students to organise academic and social events. The Society runs:
professional development seminars, led by academic staff
seminars delivered by fellow postgraduates - round-table discussions with staff and visitors
the 'New Voices' seminar series, for exciting young external speakers
a weekly film night during term time
Key staff include Dr Richard Dodgson.
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