Master of Research - Political Economy

专业介绍

Over the last three decades, political economy has emerged as one of the fastest-growing approaches in the social sciences. Individuals interested in understanding how institutions shape the behavior of political actors and how political decisions influence markets—and vice versa—will benefit from this course.

The MRes Political Economy is a two-year program designed to provide additional training in research design and research methods compared to an MSc or MA. Students will study modules on political economics and research methods throughout the two years while developing a 35,000-word dissertation.

At Essex, the focus is primarily on the study of political institutions and their potential impact on economic variables. The MSc Political Economy encompasses all aspects of modern political economy, including:

• Micro and macroeconomics
• The quality of governance
• Monetary policy choices
• Mathematical Methods
• Environmental policies
• Market failure

Run jointly between the Department of Economics and the Department of Government, the MRes in Political Economy offers excellent preparation for PhD study, combining substantive political economy modules with additional training in research design and research methods. Students learn how to develop theories, conduct research, and explore the empirical implications of theoretical models using the most appropriate empirical methods.

The Department of Government is one of the most prestigious in Europe, boasting an outstanding record of teaching, research, and publication. It ranks 6th in the UK for research power in politics and international studies, according to the Times Higher Education research power measure from the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Economics at Essex ranks 4th in the UK for research power in economics and econometrics, as reported by the Times Higher Education research power measure from the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

费用与学制

学制（月）

24

学费

23875.0 GBP

申请费

0.0 GBP