Overview

In this Global Political Economy programme from City St George's, University of London you will gain analytical skills alongside the ability to critically evaluate the relationships between markets, governments and networks.

Quick Facts:

Your learning will span from global inequality and tax evasion to financial regulation and financial crises. You will also pursue your own specialist area.
We aim to give you an advanced concept of global capitalism problems in the 21st century and allow you to examine rapid economic change and its socio-political roots.
Our Global Political Economy MA provides you with the transferable skills and knowledge needed to enter professions directly related to your studies.
When you graduate you will be able to confidently engage with economic and financial developments and pursue careers in a variety of sectors.

These sectors might include:

banking and finance

transnational corporations.

civil service and international diplomacy

the media

development agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Political Economy: Contemporary Approaches
Global Capitalism: Past, Present, Future
Understanding Security In The Twenty-first Century
Cultural Logics Of Contemporary Capitalism
Political Economy Of Global Finance

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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More details

Most postgraduate courses don't have a fixed application deadline and admissions operate on a rolling basis.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics International Relations Political Science View 347 other Masters in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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62

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution in social sciences, humanities, law, business studies or another related discipline.

However, we will also consider applications from students with a degree in any other subject where applicants have gained significant professional experience in a related field of employment or research.

No formal training in economics is required.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22350 GBP / year

≈ 22350 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11900 GBP / year

≈ 11900 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time per year

UK: £5,950

Overseas/EU: £11,175

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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