MA International Political Economy and Development
International Development Department (IDD), University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham's International Development Department offers the MA International Political Economy and Development programme jointly with the University’s Political Science and International Studies Department. The programme combines theoretical approaches to international political economy with practical experience of development, to create a unique, multi-disciplinary degree. It explores competing theories of political economy and political development: how theories of development link to development practice; different political systems and their histories; the complex relationship between political economy and development, including trade, financial systems, and aid; the impact of political systems and political actors on developmental success and failure; and the impact of the political economy in developing countries (and globally) on aid and donor policies.

Type of course
Postgraduate taught course

Entry requirements
Candidates should have a good Honours degree, or equivalent from an approved university (or an equivalent professional qualification in a related field). Degrees from all disciplines are considered. A candidate’s work experience is also taken into consideration. Applicants whose previous experience has not fully prepared them for an intensive one-year Masters programme may opt to undertake a course of study beginning with a one-year Graduate Diploma in International Development with English. Upon successful completion of this year, these students can then enrol upon one of IDD’s Masters programmes.

Start and finish dates
September to September each year

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Students on this programme are provided with an allowance to conduct overseas dissertation fieldwork. For details of bursaries available and more about IDD, see our website: www.idd.bham.ac.uk