Overview

The International Political Economy (Hons) BSc from City St George's, University of London is designed to meet increasing demand for an interdisciplinary course that prepares students for both the public and private job markets.

Quick Facts:

It combines the study of economics, politics and international relations to understand real-life issues, such as financial crises, tax havens, and climate change. Developing sought-after analytical skills, our first-of-its-kind degree prepares you for careers in the public and private sector.
This bespoke programme – the first degree in IPE in the UK – provides training in a range of conceptual and analytical skills. These will help you analyse the challenges facing decision-makers in business and politics in the global age.
You will be able to analyse complex dynamics of the global markets, financial systems and national political structures. You’ll have the skills and knowledge to draw connections between economic, political and social processes driving major changes on the global scene.

Study politics, the economy and society as a whole, developing a fully integrated understanding of the world’s changing economic and political topography

Receive interdisciplinary training from the largest concentration of world-renowned experts in IPE and related fields

Benefit from our close links to business, the financial sector, policy-makers and think tanks

As a result, graduates will be suited to a wide range of career options including:

Global corporate sector

Banking

Finance

Civil Service

International diplomatic corps

Global media

International organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political economy

The making of the modern world economy

Political and Economic Data Analysis

Studying Politics

Politics and Power in the 20th Century

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics International Relations Political Science View 640 other Bachelors in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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140

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level:

Tariff:

128 UCAS tariff points

International Baccalaureate:

30 points with 5 or better in each Higher Level subject

BTEC:

GCSE:

A minimum of grade 4 (C) in GCSE English Language and Mathematics in addition to other outlined requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21900 GBP / year

≈ 21900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Living costs

London

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