The Political Economy MA at King's College London is a broadbased multidisciplinary course that will develop your critical understanding of the UK and global political and economic institutions. You will also acquire the theoretical skills necessary to engage with contemporary domestic and world affairs at an advanced level.
Political Economy, M.A.
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Overview
The Political Economy MA at King's College London is an innovative course designed to provide you with an understanding of the theory necessary to engage in the interdisciplinary analysis of political economy. The course will also equip you with essential research, analytical and critical thinking skills.
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.
Career prospects
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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Comparative Political Economy
- The Politics of Regulation
- Game Theory & Political Economy
- Radical Political Economy
- Quantitative Research Methods in Political Economy
- Media, Elections & Campaigning
- Understanding Institutions & Economic Development
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 12 months
- Average part-time duration 24 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Credits 180 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Upper Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- An honours degree at 2:1 standard or above in political science/government, economics or any relevant social science.
- A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.
- A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.
- Two references are required with at least one academic.
- Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.
Tuition Fee
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12750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12750 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
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Part-time
- Home/EU fees: £6,375 per year
- Overseas fees: £11,775 per year
Living costs for London
- 1137 - 2160 GBP/monthLiving Costs
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