Overview
- Focus on important contemporary issues such as globalisation, international relations and inequality as well as other public policy challenges
- Gain an incredibly diverse and intellectually stimulating perspective on how each area directly impacts on the global political economy
- Learn how to fully comprehend, analyse and address issues affecting the global political and economic landscape
- Acquire a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research skills.
Careers
The Global Political Economy programme at The University of Exeter is very proud of their graduates who have careers across a broad range of sectors and are working all over the world. Example destinations of recent graduates of the School's postgraduate programmes include:
- Director, Strategic Matters UK
- Business Analyst, Dresdner Kleinwort
- Business Consultant, Transition Consulting
- Account Executive, IMG
- Financial Business Analyst, Reuters
- Chartered Financial Analyst, 7city Learning
- Equity Analyst, Japanese Bank
- Trainee Fund Manager, Scottish Widows
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- International Political Economy
- Business and Management Research Design
- Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Design
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Dissertation for MRes Mgt
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Whilst we don’t have a formal deadline for application, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics Business Administration International Business View 603 other Masters in International Business in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 degree with honours in Economics or a related discipline such as Politics, International Development, Social Sciences or Management from a recognised university.
Applications must include a Research Statement (no more than 1000 words). This should include the following:
- An explanation of why you have chosen a research Masters rather than a taught Masters programme.
- An outline how this MRes programme will help further your career goals?
- An outline your research interests.
- 3-5 key strengths that make you an ideal candidate for the MRes, referring to your CV.
Tuition Fee
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International
19000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
5000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Exeter
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.