Program Overview
The International Political Economy at Newcastle University 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,315 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Political Economy programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Theories and Theorists of International Political Economy\', \'The State in the International Political Economy\', \'Thinking about Global Politics\', \'Dissertation\', "Career Development for Master\'s Level Students", \'Theories of International Relations\', \'American Foreign Policy\', \'The Politics of Global Change\', \'The European Union as an International Actor\', \'Doing Political Research\', \'Global Justice and Human Rights\', \'War, Terrorism and Peace: Ethical Perspectives\', \'Globalisation, Poverty and Development\', \'Critical Geopolitics\', \'World Politics and Popular Culture\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our\xc2\xa0Band 3 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry\xc2\xa0: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,315 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,315 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Newcastle University 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 Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months