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Overview
Study in one of the largest departments of International Relations in Europe. You’ll explore social and political aspects of economic shifts, and look at innovative practices and policies that enable change. You’ll gain novel perspectives on:
- neoliberalism and alternatives
- financial crises, debt and austerity
- rising powers and global governance
- development and inequality
- multinational corporations.
Careers
This Global Political Economy MA at University of Sussex is ideal for you if you wish to pursue a career in international organisations, development agencies or NGOs, or journalism. Or if you’d like to take up a role in the private sector that requires knowledge of the global political and economic system.
We also offer excellent background and training should you wish to pursue doctoral studies and/or an academic career. We are committed to helping to identify placements for our students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Genocide, Colonialism, and the International
- Global Ethics and International Relations
- Rethinking Imperialism
- Russia, Eurasia and the Crisis of the Liberal West
- The Middle East in Global Order
- The Political Economy of Development
- Violence and (In)security: Feminist, Queer and Anti-colonial perspectives
- War in World Politics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics International Relations Political Science View 573 other Masters in Economics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
- Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.
Tuition Fee
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National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.
- This course is now closed for international applicants. It remains open to UK applicants.
Living costs for Brighton
815 - 1383 GBP /month
Living costs
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.
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