International Political Economy MA

Overview

This international political economy master's 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
• the persistence and causes of poverty

The course 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

You'll have a sound foundation to embark on a career with significant international dimensions. You could also pursue a postgraduate research degree in international political economy studies.

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Modules

Compulsory modules

• Theories and Theorists of International Political Economy (20 credits)
• Thinking About Politics (20 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)

Optional Modules

You take modules to a value of 80 credits from the following, with the approval of the Degree Programme Director:

• Integration in Europe (20 credits)
• Theories of International Relations (20 credits)
• American Foreign Policy (20 credits)
• Ethnographic Methods in the Political Field (20 credits)
• Global Justice and Human Rights (20 credits)
• Globalisation, Poverty and Development (20 credits)
• Critical Geopolitics(20 credits)
• World Politics and Popular Culture (20 credits)
• Politics of Memory (20 credits)
• Autocratisation in Global Politics (20 credits)
• The European Union as an International Actor (20 credits)
• Ethics in IR (20 credits)

Course content changes

Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

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Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2024 entry (per year)

Tuition fee increases

If your studies last longer than one year, your tuition fee may increase in line with inflation.

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. 

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

• matriculation
• registration
• tuition (or supervision)
• library access
• examination
• re-examination
• graduation

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Deposit

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

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INTO International Graduate Diploma - Pathway courses

Our Business and Humanities Graduate Diplomas will prepare you for Master's study at Newcastle. If you're successful then you're guaranteed a place on this Master's course. Depending on your level of English, you can choose from:

• Business and Humanities Graduate Diploma
• Business and Humanities Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional English

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