Overview

Countries and governments face increasingly complex, multifaceted problems – from the cost-of-living crisis and rampant inflation to the climate emergency and the erosion of democratic institutions.

Key Features

Political economy, in analysing the relationship between political systems, institutions and markets, is an invaluable discipline in understanding these complex problems, the multifaceted nature of their causes and routes to potential solutions.

The Political Economy program at University of Strathclyde will equip you with a systematic understanding of how political and economic systems interact. It encourages students to think of politics and economics as interdependent spheres in which governments, firms and citizens influence each other.

The programme brings together domestic and international analyses of economic policy processes, allowing you to develop a thorough understanding of the political dynamics involved in the making of economic policy.

If you're interested in public policy or consultancy you'll also have the opportunity to develop the methodological skills required for conducting statistical analysis with economic and political data.

Careers

MSc Political Economy graduates can pursue a career in the public and private sectors as policy advisors, researchers and data analysts.

Your training in quantitative methods will equip you with the necessary tools to undertake data work and econometric/statistical analysis. A substantive knowledge of domestic and international economy will equip you with the foundational knowledge to work in international organisations, public administration, local government and think tanks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Political Economy
International Political Economy
Quantitative Methods
Policy Analysis
Comparative Political Institutions
Political Behaviour
Politics of Non-democratic Regimes
International Institutions & Regimes
European Governance
Comparative Public Policy
Contemporary International Relations
Political Economy of Trade and Environment

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

First or upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in social science.
Passport – required for Overseas applicants for your Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), which would allow you to apply for a student visa if you are made an offer of study
Sponsor letter/Scholarship funding information (if applicable)
CV/Personal Statement/Portfolio as required for the programme you are applying for

Tuition Fees

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21550 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9550 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,550

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 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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