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Political Economy MA
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The Political Economy MA is a broad-based multidisciplinary course that will develop your critical understanding of the UK and global political and economic institutions. You will also acquire the theoretical and empirical skills necessary to engage with contemporary domestic and world affairs at an advanced level.
Key benefits
- An interdisciplinary course utilising elements from the fields of politics, philosophy and economics.
- Learn a wide range of theoretical approaches in political economy - both mainstream and heterodox.
- Intensive study based on the relationship between institutional/empirical analysis and standards of ethical evaluation.
- Located in the heart of London, the Department of Political Economy has a strong reputation for research-led teaching and links to industry.
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Employability
Studying a degree with the Department of Political Economy equips students with certain skills required in the public and private sectors, and for work in civil organisations. A typical postgraduate student will gain strong theoretical and empirical skills for the analysis of complex economic and political phenomena. These skills are highly valued in fields such as finance, consultancy, law and the civil service.
Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.
Destinations
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- Junior political consultant.
- Public affairs executive.
- Financial analyst.
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Employability
Studying a degree with the Department of Political Economy equips students with certain skills required in the public and private sectors, and for work in civil organisations. A typical postgraduate student will gain strong theoretical and empirical skills for the analysis of complex economic and political phenomena. These skills are highly valued in fields such as finance, consultancy, law and the civil service.
Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.
Destinations
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- Junior political consultant.
- Public affairs executive.
- Financial analyst.
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