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Overview
The Political Economy MA program from Carleton University focuses on investigating the relationship between the economy and politics as they affect the social and cultural life of societies and also focuses on the historical processes whereby social change is located in the interaction of the economic, political, cultural, and ideological moments of social life.
The curriculum includes courses with a political economy orientation offered by other departments, schools, and institutes.
Faculty Research Highlights
- Political economy of resource extraction
- Water, food, environment
- Latin America, Africa, Canada
- Labour and social activism
- Feminist political economy
Career Opportunities
Our graduates are pursuing successful careers in governmental and non-governmental organizations, development agencies, trade unions and policy institutes. Alumni of our master’s program have also gone on to do doctoral work at universities located around the world.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theories of Political Economy
- The Methodology of Political Economy
- Selected Problems in Political Economy
- Tutorial in Political Economy
- Placement in Political Economy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 86
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Econometrics Political Science View 67 other Masters in Political Science in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA B+
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 86
Other requirements
General requirements
- A four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with at least a B+ average in a relevant discipline.
Tuition Fee
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International
18463 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18463 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
6657 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6657 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Ottawa
1168 - 1925 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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