Overview

The Comparative Economics and Policy programme at University College London (UCL) focuses on the development experiences of the 28 nations that have emerged from the former Soviet bloc in Europe and Asia. You will analyse the impact of institutional reforms on diverse outcomes, including economic performance, socio-economic development, financial integration, democratisation, innovation and entrepreneurship, and internationalisation.

Employability

The MA opens up a range of opportunities and we expect that graduates from this programme will go on to work in think tanks, political parties, national, European and international private and public sector organisations and in media and non-governmental organisations as economic and political analysts.

Similarly, we expect others will go on to doctoral studies. Internship opportunities and excellent links with other universities in the region as well as range of leading events and research seminars complement your studies.

With their specialist knowledge and language skills, SSEES Master's graduates can be found in business, finance, the media, international agencies, charities, diplomacy, international security organisations, the law, and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods
International Macroeconomic Policy
The Jews in Polish Culture: Beyond Stereotypes
Literatures of Rupture: Modernism in Russia and Eastern Europe
Cities in Eastern Europe
Financial Development
Comparative Analysis in Social and Political Research
Post-Soviet Politics
Understanding "Transitional Justice": Crime, Punishment and Process
Democracy and Authoritarianism in Post-Communist Europe

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Public Policy Political Science View 212 other Masters in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Applicants are usually expected to have studied macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative methods/statistics in their degree.
All applicants must submit either GMAT or GRE score as part of the application. There is no minimum score required, but this will be used as part of our assessment alongside the rest of your application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

≈ 36500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

24100 GBP / year

≈ 24100 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

UK: £12,050
International: £18,250

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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