Comments about International Politics and Economics MA - At the institution - Kingston Upon Thames - Greater London
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Objectives
This course allows you to develop an advanced understanding of the close interaction between economics and politics on the world stage. It has been designed to act as a bridge between the two disciplines, providing students from either area with a thorough understanding of the other. However, we will also consider applications from students with a suitable background in the social sciences.
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Academic title
International Politics and Economics MA
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Course description
What will you study?
You will gain a thorough grounding in the main issues and theories that shape relations in the international economic system. You will also take several modules outlining the main institutions and factors shaping global economic and political governance.
At the same time, significant attention is given to your career development skills. A key feature of the course is the heavy emphasis on developing strong research and analytical writing skills.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Modules
-Theories of International Relations
-Literature Review
-Globalisation and the International Economy
-International Political Economy
-Global Environmental Issues
-Global Governance
-Writing Economic Reports
-Research Skills and Methods in Social Science
-Dissertation
