StudyQA — Master: Political Economy — University of Manchester

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All students take a core module, Theoretical Approaches to Political Economy , which provides a thorough grounding in both classical and contemporary theories of political economy and introduces the basic concepts of the discipline. Each student will pursue their particular interest in political economy through one of four pathways:

* Theoretical Political Economy
* Political Economy of Society, Space and Environment
* Political Economy of Finance, Business and Work
* Political Economy of Development

The course offers training in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Taught units comprise two thirds of the programme. For Masters students, the remainder of the programme consists of a 15000 word dissertation on a substantial issue in political economy.

Course modules

* Rhetoric in Public Policy
* Advanced Research in Politics
* Dissertation Research Design
* Analysis Of European Politics And Policy
* Social Democracy In Western Europe
* The Media, Politics And Policy In Western Europe
* Understanding Governance : Beyond Bureaucracy
* Globalisation and IPE
* Critical Approaches To International Political Economy
* Issues and Controversies in Contemporary Public Management
* The European Union: Politics & Policy Making
* Graduate Seminar in International Politics
* Advanced Graduate Seminar in International Politics
* Global GovernanceEthics In World Politics
* Political Theory Research Training Seminar
* Normative Analysis And Moral Reasoning
* Feminism and Political Theory
* Philosophy of Social Science
* Gender, IR and International Political Economy
* Contemporary US Foreign Policy
* Democracy : Theory and Practice
* Governance and Welfare state
* Post-Communist Transitions
* Nations and Nationalisms in Europe
* Migration and the Global Political Economy of Inequality

Academic entry qualification: Applicants are expected to have a first or upper second class degree or its international equivalent. We welcome applicants from a range of degree backgrounds, including Economics, Politics, Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, and Geography. English language requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English must attain one of the following: * IELTS - Overall 7, writing score 7 * TOEFL - Overall 623, TWE 5 (PBT) * TOEFL - Overall 263, TWE 5 (CBT). This test is no longer available but results less than 2 years old can be submitted. * TOEFL - Overall 100, with 25 in each of the 4 sections (IBT) English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C)