International Political Economy MA: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Sussex, UK

International Political Economy MA

UK

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What will I learn?

The global economy is reshaping all aspects of society. This affects policy, the environment and social inequalities. Studying our MA will give you innovative perspectives on these transformations and the power struggles underlying them.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 alternativesfinancial crises, debt and austerityrising powers and global governancedevelopment and inequalitymultinational corporations.We host the world-renowned Centre for Global Political Economy, the Sussex Centre for Global Insecurities Research and the Centre for Advanced International Theory. You’ll learn from our multidisciplinary environment, interdisciplinary approach and, cutting-edge research. We have an international faculty and distinctive programme of events.

Which department am I in?

School of Global Studies

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£22,575.00 (24,59,686) per year
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

13/07/2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

United Kingdom,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Applicants with a lower second-class (2.2) degree classification will be considered on a case by case basis. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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