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Master of Political Economy

The University of Buckingham

Buckingham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
Online
Master

About the program

A one-year research master's degree in Political Economy completed through supervised original research.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (2): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate understanding of Political Economy
Analyze organizational and market information to support decisions
Apply business
Financial
or management frameworks to case studies
Develop evidence-based communication and planning skills.

Career outcomes

Further study
Roles related to Political Economy

Curriculum

Research master's built around an original supervised project on the history of economic ideas and economics applied to public policy
Studied by distance learning. Students work with supervisors to define the project and complete a substantial dissertation or thesis in one year full-time
or two years part-time.

Entry requirements

Academic

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at 2:1 or above (course pages: first or second-class honours
Some accept five or more years of senior work experience)
Research proposal and interview or Teams contact
Normally a 2:1 (upper second) undergraduate degree or equivalent
or substantial relevant experience
No GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at 2:1 or above (course pages: first or second-class honours, Some accept 5+ years of senior work experience), Research proposal and interview/Teams contact.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if required).

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake deadlines. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
any required supporting documents. Complete the institution application and provide language results if applicable. Pay any required application fee
Submit the application
await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£8,267 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£1,700 GBP

Program details

Campus	Online
Faculty or school	School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	University scholarships exist, Awards are course- and eligibility-specific.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Dec 2026
24 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.