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International Political Economy

University of Warwick
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 17,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Coventry, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The International Political Economy at University of Warwick is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the International Political Economy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 17,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Political Economy programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'What is IPE?\', \'How to Study IPE: Theory, History, Power\', \'Realism and Economic Nationalism\', "Liberalism: Institutions and \'the Individual\'", \'Constructivism: Ideas, Norms, Agency\', \'Critical IPE: Marx, Gramsci, Polanyi\', \'Feminism and Gender Analysis\', "Post-Colonialism: The \'other\' of IPE?", \'Cultural Political Economy\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • First you register to use Apply
  • Sign in to verify your email address and fill in the rest of your personal details
  • Then you add your course choices
  • You\'ll be asked to provide some more information
  • Your education
  • Supplementary information
  • Then you write your personal statement
  • Enter details of two referees
  • Making changes before you send us your application
  • There is a non-refundable application assessment fee for taught postgraduate courses. The application assessment fee is currently set at £50 for online applications and £75 for paper applications.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 17,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Warwick directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Warwick

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University of Warwick

Coventry, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months