International Political Economy MA

University of Warwick

International Political Economy is a field of a enquiry concerned with the distribution of power wealth and agency in a rapidly changing contested global context.

Course Overview

International Political Economy (IPE) is a field of enquiry concerned with the distribution of power wealth and agency in a rapidly changing and contested global context. With such a diverse range of interest IPE encourages a plural and often eclectic approach to study. Our MA is a truly global programme and often attracts students from all over the world. You’ll benefit from an engaging intellectual environment and are able to choose from a selection of cutting edge options in trade finance development and global governance. Our department boasts leading figures in the IPE discipline.

Teaching

Modules are taught via one 2-hour seminar per week. Every seminar will be based on extensive guided reading you will do each week but there is no strict pattern to how sessions are run. This may include mini-lectures followed by discussion Q&A sessions organised debates peer presentations policy briefs small group work and other projects.

Assessment

Research essays and potentially other written assignments throughout the year culminating in a 10000 word dissertation at the end.

Careers

Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including: Deloitte; Japan Ministry of Defense; Nationwide Building Society; The Cabinet Office; University of Kent; Transport for London and West Midlands Police. They have pursued roles such as: business and financial project management professionals; economists; finance officers; management consultants; business analysts and public services associate professionals.

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

• Your future awaits - the many things you can do after your degree in the PaIS department
• Careers in Government and Politics
• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
• After your PAIS Master’s – What Next?
• Assessment Centres and Interviews: an overview of what to expect for PaIS students