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Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc

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Gain a distinctive approach to the study of development with this unique Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc. This is a multidisciplinary social science programme in which you will learn about the national development strategies of middle-income countries, and study the politics and institutions that underpin these strategies.

Key benefits

  • Gain a distinct perspective by focusing on emerging economies.
  • Explore the political economy of emerging economies in depth.
  • Learn from a team of international academic experts with research, field work, and policy experience from across the globe.
  • Study an interdisciplinary syllabus that offers the opportunity to learn not just about development but also economics, politics, anthropology, sociology and history.
  • Choose from an extensive list of modules ranging from region-specific analysis to industrial economics, development practice, and research methods.

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Employability

As a Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc graduate, you will benefit from deep subject knowledge, practical development skills and research training that can be applied in a number of international development roles as well as in national policy.

The expertise and skills you learn in this programme will enhance your employability in the development sector globally, as well as in governments, consultancy firms, or global companies.

Graduates of the Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc have gone on to work in roles in:

  • National and local governments in emerging economies
  • Public policy think tanks
  • Cooperation agencies and non-governmental organisations
  • Consultancy firms
  • Transnational corporations
  • The United Nations

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.

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Employability

As a Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc graduate, you will benefit from deep subject knowledge, practical development skills and research training that can be applied in a number of international development roles as well as in national policy.

The expertise and skills you learn in this programme will enhance your employability in the development sector globally, as well as in governments, consultancy firms, or global companies.

Graduates of the Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc have gone on to work in roles in:

  • National and local governments in emerging economies
  • Public policy think tanks
  • Cooperation agencies and non-governmental organisations
  • Consultancy firms
  • Transnational corporations
  • The United Nations

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.

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