Political Economics MA

• Overview

  This course is currently suspending applications. The next cohort will be September 2021. Please email pgstudy@northampton.ac.uk to register your interest.

  This programme prepares students from a variety of backgrounds for a successful career in economic policy making in the public and private sectors. You will use national and global real-world problems to gain a critical understanding of the social, political and ethical dimensions of economic policy.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Multi-disciplinary

  Open Days

  
• Course Details

  ECNM022: Applied Data Analysis

  The purpose of this module is to enable you to develop a toolkit of econometric techniques so that you can model economic problems with increasing rigor by using a general-purpose statistical software package.

  ECNM018: Economy, Society and Public Policy

  This module provides you with a comprehensive understanding of economics in its political and social contexts that can be used to understand and engage with problem solving on a private, public and individual level.

  ECNM019: International Political Economy

  This module explores the political economy of the post-war period, focusing on economic relations between states and the underpinning ideologies.  You will develop an understanding of contemporary power relationships between blocs of states and their historical evolution.

  LAWM040: Public International Law

  This module will introduce you to the nature and operation of ‘public international law’ focusing on issues around the status of international law, operation of the UN and the use of force. We will explore the rights and responsibilities enjoyed by the subjects of international law.

  ECNM017: Pluralistic Approaches to Economics

  The purpose of this module is to develop a critical understanding of heterodox economic theories and their relevance to real world economic problems. The module questions the dominant school of thought by exploring alternative approaches suitable for addressing future challenges of a dynamic and complex economic environment.

  ECNM020: Public Sector Economics

  You will gain a critical understanding of the operation of the public sector in contemporary economies. You will be exposed to the workings of public finance, the distinction between public and private goods, issues of efficiency in public services, and the politics of market failure and public intervention.

  ECNM016: Dissertation and Research Methods

  The dissertation should provide an independent and critical appraisal of an issue, normally involving a formal analysis of the topic being investigated.

  Assessments

  Assessments include: projects, documentaries, essays, debates, case studies, presentations and exams.

   

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  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2018/19 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England.

• Careers and Events
  • Open Days

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    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
• Requirements

  Applicants will normally need to hold a recognised First or Second Class Bachelors’ degree in Economics. At least 50% of your undergraduate degree must normally be made up of modules in Economics.

  For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) overall and 5.5 in each element (or equivalent) for study at postgraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  If you are an international applicant and would like more information on applying, please visit our How to Apply page.

  Contacts

  Course Enquiries

  Application status enquiries
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  Current student enquiries
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• Course Content
  • Level 7

  • Applied Data Analysis (20 Credits)
    Module code: ECNM022

    Core Module Y
  • Economy, Society and Public Policy (20 Credits)
    Module code: ECNM018

    Core Module Y
  • International Political Economy (20 Credits)
    Module code: ECNM019

    Core Module Y
  • Public International Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAWM040

    Core Module Y
  • Pluralistic Approaches to Economics (20 Credits)
    Module code: ECNM017

    Core Module Y
  • Public Sector Economics (20 Credits)
    Module code: ECNM020

    Core Module Y
  • Dissertation and Research Methods (60 Credits)
    Module code: ECNM016

    Core Module Y
• Further Studies
  • Alumni 20% Discount

    Our Graduate Discount Scheme

    If you have previously studied an undergraduate degree with the University of Northampton, you may be eligible for a 20% discount on Postgraduate course fees.

    Visit our Graduate Discount Scheme page to find out more information and eligibility requirements.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    On successful completion of the programme, students will have the skills, knowledge and contacts to further progress their careers in a number of sectors, including Government, Policy-making, Research Institutes and Data Anaylsis.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £7,425

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £7,300

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £13,750

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,750

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  Scholarships

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

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