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University of Manchester: Political Economy
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Our flagship MA in Political Economy is situated in the renowned Centre for the Study of Political Economy at The University of Manchester. The Centre brings together world-class research strengths and teaching from across the Faculty of Humanities to deliver a rigorous, impactful, and highly interdisciplinary course that critically examines the relationships between national and global economies, political landscapes, and public policies.
Studying our master’s in Political Economy, you will be introduced to a range of core orthodox and critical theories. Your course will be shaped by your interests, and you will choose one of four pathways to specialise in:
-
Theoretical Political Economy;
-
Political Economy of Society, Space and Environment;;
-
Political Economy of Development;
-
Political Economy of Finance, Business and Work.
Each pathway offers course units drawn from the four different schools within the Faculty of Humanities:
-
School of Social Sciences;
-
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures;
-
School of Environment, Education and Development;
-
Alliance Manchester Business School.
Through this interdisciplinary approach, you will benefit from unique exposure to the full breadth of the field of political economy.
Through the course, you will develop subject area expertise as well as highly transferrable skills such as research design, critical inquiry, and writing and communication skills, setting you up for multiple career paths in the public, private, or third sectors. You will also be well-placed to continue developing and using your research expertise, either professionally or in PhD study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our flagship MA in Political Economy is situated in the renowned Centre for the Study of Political Economy at The University of Manchester. The Centre brings together world-class research strengths and teaching from across the Faculty of Humanities to deliver a rigorous, impactful, and highly interdisciplinary course that critically examines the relationships between national and global economies, political landscapes, and public policies.
Studying our master’s in Political Economy, you will be introduced to a range of core orthodox and critical theories. Your course will be shaped by your interests, and you will choose one of four pathways to specialise in:
-
Theoretical Political Economy;
-
Political Economy of Society, Space and Environment;;
-
Political Economy of Development;
-
Political Economy of Finance, Business and Work.
Each pathway offers course units drawn from the four different schools within the Faculty of Humanities:
-
School of Social Sciences;
-
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures;
-
School of Environment, Education and Development;
-
Alliance Manchester Business School.
Through this interdisciplinary approach, you will benefit from unique exposure to the full breadth of the field of political economy.
Through the course, you will develop subject area expertise as well as highly transferrable skills such as research design, critical inquiry, and writing and communication skills, setting you up for multiple career paths in the public, private, or third sectors. You will also be well-placed to continue developing and using your research expertise, either professionally or in PhD study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The MA in Political Economy course at The University of Manchester offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum of study in political economy.
The MA is housed in the Centre for the Study of Political Economy, which brings together the world-class research strengths in the field of political economy at the University.
The course is taught by members from across the Faculty of Humanities in the School of Social Sciences, the School of Environment and Development, and the Alliance Manchester Business School.
You will pursue your particular interests in political economy through one of our four pathways:
-
theoretical political economy;
-
political economy of society, space and environment;
-
political economy of finance, business and work; or
-
political economy of development.
Each pathway offers courses drawn from across the different disciplines in the schools, offering you exposure to the full breadth of the field of political economy.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The MA in Political Economy course at The University of Manchester offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum of study in political economy.
The MA is housed in the Centre for the Study of Political Economy, which brings together the world-class research strengths in the field of political economy at the University.
The course is taught by members from across the Faculty of Humanities in the School of Social Sciences, the School of Environment and Development, and the Alliance Manchester Business School.
You will pursue your particular interests in political economy through one of our four pathways:
-
theoretical political economy;
-
political economy of society, space and environment;
-
political economy of finance, business and work; or
-
political economy of development.
Each pathway offers courses drawn from across the different disciplines in the schools, offering you exposure to the full breadth of the field of political economy.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
MA (Res)
Summary
Our flagship MA in Political Economy is situated in the renowned Centre for the Study of Political Economy at The University of Manchester. The Centre brings together world-class research strengths and teaching from across the Faculty of Humanities to deliver a rigorous, impactful, and highly interdisciplinary course that critically examines the relationships between national and global economies, political landscapes, and public policies.
Studying our master’s in Political Economy, you will be introduced to a range of core orthodox and critical theories. Your course will be shaped by your interests, and you will choose one of four pathways to specialise in:
-
Theoretical Political Economy;
-
Political Economy of Society, Space and Environment;;
-
Political Economy of Development;
-
Political Economy of Finance, Business and Work.
Each pathway offers course units drawn from the four different schools within the Faculty of Humanities:
-
School of Social Sciences;
-
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures;
-
School of Environment, Education and Development;
-
Alliance Manchester Business School.
Through this interdisciplinary approach, you will benefit from unique exposure to the full breadth of the field of political economy.
Through the course, you will develop subject area expertise as well as highly transferrable skills such as research design, critical inquiry, and writing and communication skills, setting you up for multiple career paths in the public, private, or third sectors. You will also be well-placed to continue developing and using your research expertise, either professionally or in PhD study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our flagship MA in Political Economy is situated in the renowned Centre for the Study of Political Economy at The University of Manchester. The Centre brings together world-class research strengths and teaching from across the Faculty of Humanities to deliver a rigorous, impactful, and highly interdisciplinary course that critically examines the relationships between national and global economies, political landscapes, and public policies.
Studying our master’s in Political Economy, you will be introduced to a range of core orthodox and critical theories. Your course will be shaped by your interests, and you will choose one of four pathways to specialise in:
-
Theoretical Political Economy;
-
Political Economy of Society, Space and Environment;;
-
Political Economy of Development;
-
Political Economy of Finance, Business and Work.
Each pathway offers course units drawn from the four different schools within the Faculty of Humanities:
-
School of Social Sciences;
-
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures;
-
School of Environment, Education and Development;
-
Alliance Manchester Business School.
Through this interdisciplinary approach, you will benefit from unique exposure to the full breadth of the field of political economy.
Through the course, you will develop subject area expertise as well as highly transferrable skills such as research design, critical inquiry, and writing and communication skills, setting you up for multiple career paths in the public, private, or third sectors. You will also be well-placed to continue developing and using your research expertise, either professionally or in PhD study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The MA in Political Economy course at The University of Manchester offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum of study in political economy.
The MA is housed in the Centre for the Study of Political Economy, which brings together the world-class research strengths in the field of political economy at the University.
The course is taught by members from across the Faculty of Humanities in the School of Social Sciences, the School of Environment and Development, and the Alliance Manchester Business School.
You will pursue your particular interests in political economy through one of our four pathways:
-
theoretical political economy;
-
political economy of society, space and environment;
-
political economy of finance, business and work; or
-
political economy of development.
Each pathway offers courses drawn from across the different disciplines in the schools, offering you exposure to the full breadth of the field of political economy.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The MA in Political Economy course at The University of Manchester offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum of study in political economy.
The MA is housed in the Centre for the Study of Political Economy, which brings together the world-class research strengths in the field of political economy at the University.
The course is taught by members from across the Faculty of Humanities in the School of Social Sciences, the School of Environment and Development, and the Alliance Manchester Business School.
You will pursue your particular interests in political economy through one of our four pathways:
-
theoretical political economy;
-
political economy of society, space and environment;
-
political economy of finance, business and work; or
-
political economy of development.
Each pathway offers courses drawn from across the different disciplines in the schools, offering you exposure to the full breadth of the field of political economy.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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