Program Overview
The International Political Economy at University of Texas at Dallas is a MSc programme in Social Sciences, 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 States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,966 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,343 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Richardson, United States, United States
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
- Economics for Public Policy
- The Innovation Economy
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- Applied Regression
- Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
- Regression and Multivariate Analysis
- World Political Economy
- International Political Economy
- Political Economy of MNCs
- Institutions and Development
- Political Development
- Political Economy of Finance
- International Political Economy
- International Organizations
- Policy Research Workshop in Development Studies
- Research Design I
- Evaluation Research in the Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
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 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 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).
Application Requirements
- Degree requirements: Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university
- GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Test score required: Yes
- Verbal score of 156 and quantitative score of 146 on the GRE
- Letters of recommendation: 3
- Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can judge the candidate\xc2\x92s probability of success in graduate school. Use the electronic request form in the graduate application to submit the letters. Contact the graduate academic program department if you have any questions.
- Admissions essay required: Yes
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,966 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,343 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,966 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,343 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Texas at Dallas 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 Texas at Dallas
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, United States
University of Texas at Dallas is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-05-01
- Language English