MSc Global Political Economy
- London, United Kingdom
- Singapore, Singapore
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 25,320 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for overseas student fees | home student fees: £12,220
Key Summary
About: MSc Global Political Economy at SOAS University of London offers multidisciplinary study of global politics, political economy and development on a central London campus. SOAS is ranked 5th in the UK and 18th worldwide for Politics and 4th globally for academic reputation (QS 2024). The global student body and critical, questioning approach create a vibrant academic environment.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in policy, diplomacy, media, NGOs, consultancies and international organizations. Roles include policy analyst, development officer, diplomat and researcher. Recent hires include BBC World Service, Bloomberg, British Council and the United Nations. Career opportunities include policy-making, advocacy and consultancy.
Why study MSc Global Political Economy at SOAS?
- We’re ranked 5th in the UK and 18th worldwide for Politics (QS World University Rankings 2024)
- 4th globally for academic reputation (QS World University Rankings 2024)
- SOAS is unique - our global student body, multi-disciplinary approach, critical and questioning attitude contribute to a vibrant learning environment that stretches students beyond the focus on basic ‘skills training’.
Employment
SOAS Politics and International Relations students leave SOAS not only with a knowledge and understanding of the complex political and cultural issues of our time, but also with a portfolio of widely transferable skills which employers seek in many professional and management careers.
Recent graduates have been hired by:
- BBC World Service
- Bloomberg
- British Red Cross
- British Council
- Center for International Peace Operations
- Channel 4
- Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA)
- Department for International Development (DfID)
- Eversheds LLP
- Financial Times
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
- Global Policy Institute
- Go East Consulting
- Grassroot Diplomat
- Palestine Red Crescent Association
- Save the Children
- UNICEF Ethiopia
- United Nations