MA/Diploma in International Studies
(Globalisation and Governance)
MA/Diploma in International Studies
(International Economic Management)
MA/Diploma in International Studies
(International Political Economy)
MA/Diploma in International Political
Economy of Development
For students from all over the world who are interested in the problems, challenges and opportunities presented by globalisation.
For students wanting to gain an advanced knowledge of the theories and practice of international political economy, from a range of different disciplinary and empirical perspectives
What can I expect from these programmes?
The MA/Diploma in Globalisation and Governance addresses the parameters of the politically possible in an era of heightened capital mobility; the future of the welfare state and social democracy in the advanced capitalist economies; the emergence and development of regional trading blocs; and the future of the nation state. The core module is Globalisation and Governance and you can choose from a range of additional options, including Advanced Political Analysis and International Economic Diplomacy. Masters students must also produce a 12 500 word dissertation.
The MA/Diploma in International Economic Management is a specialist programme grounded in economics and focused on problems of management in the international economic and financial sectors. The core module is International Economic Management and optional modules include International Banking and Political Risk Analysis. Masters students must also produce a 12 500 word dissertation.
The MA/Diploma in International Political Economy covers the theoretical foundations of IPE; the origins, structure and politics of the contemporary global market economy, changes to the global political and economic order and a range of issues that are central to the study of contemporary IPE; including international economic organisations and regimes; development; poverty and inequality, gender; and environmental sustainability. The core module is International Political Economy and you may choose from optional modules which include European Political Economy and Advanced Topics of European Integration. Masters students must also produce a 12 500 word dissertation.
The MSc in the International Political Economy of Development offers a mixture of theoretical and practical experience in the political economy of development. It aims to provide a balance of academic and practical knowledge over a wide range of topics that impact on the international political economy of development. For further details of this programme, please go to the website of the International Development Department.
Political Economy Research Group in Polsis
This large research group attempts to bridge the gaps between comparative and international political economy, and positive and normative political economy. It comprises members whose work focuses on changing patterns of economic integration at both the regional and international levels; the changing global structure of finance, credit and debt; the history of economic thought; competing models of economic exchange; the varieties of capitalism literature; the political economy of welfare; the new economy; and international economic development.
There is a regular reading group to discuss work at the cutting edge of the field or to discuss members’ work prior to its submission to journals. In addition, the group has organised a number of events, including conferences and roundtables. Link to Political Economy Research Group
Students on these programmes
Students come from fields as diverse as journalism, economics, sociology and business.
Many students from these programmes go on to work in international organisations, journalism, with policy advisors, or in international companies such as KPMG.
Several students from these programmes have also gone on to study for PhDs.
Please contact Dr Jill Steans (j.a.steans@bham.ac.uk) for further details of any of the programmes.
