University of Groningen MA International Political Economy
University of Groningen

University of Groningen

MA International Political Economy

Groningen, Netherlands

MA

12 months

English

Full time

15 Aug 2026*

01 Feb 2026

EUR 2,695 / per year **

On-Campus

* Dutch, EU/EEA students I non-EU/EEA students

** for Non-EU: € 19,900

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Key Summary

    About : The MA International Political Economy focuses on the interplay between political and economic factors on a global scale. This program equips students with critical analytical skills to understand international relations and economic policies. Students will explore various topics, including trade dynamics, development issues, and financial systems.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles in international organizations, government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private sector companies. Potential job titles include policy analyst, economic advisor, and international relations consultant. The program prepares students for a diverse range of careers in the field of political economy.

The world has become smaller. Markets operate in Spartan competition and states and societies face the endeavour to cope with on-going globalization. IPE addresses these marvels.

International Political Economy is a track within the Master's degree in International Relations.

Since the 1970s, IPE has developed as an independent sub-discipline in International Relations (IR). It focuses on the interaction between states, markets and societies. Its primary aim is to increase our understanding of the dynamics of these three building blocks. In doing so, IPE is interdisciplinary by its self-same nature.

Why is it fascinating coming to grips with a globalizing world economy? While states cannot be conceived of as homogenous actors that perfectly take care of the preferences of all of their citizens, one can nevertheless reveal degrees of freedom for negotiation about regional and international cooperation in the fields of trade, production, finance and knowledge. It is a scholarly exertion to reveal the complicated nexus of states, markets and societies.

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