Political Economy (Standard Route) MA

University of Manchester · Manchester, United Kingdom

MAEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

The Political Economy (Standard Route) MA programme at University of Manchester (School of Social Sciences) is a MA programme delivered in English over a duration of 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This advanced second-cycle programme provides students with specialized theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and research capabilities in the discipline. Graduates are prepared for professional careers in industry, public administration, or further doctoral research.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £18,400/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £29,900/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: September 2027
Intake: September 2027

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMA
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultySchool of Social Sciences

Official university

University of Manchester

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	£18,400	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	£29,900	—	needs the fee

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