MA Political Economy Standard Route

MA Political Economy Standard Route is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

The University of Manchester’s MA Political Economy (Standard Route) studies how political power, institutions and markets shape economic life and social outcomes. Students develop specialist knowledge of political economies and transferable skills for careers across public, private and third-sector contexts. The programme includes study in Manchester, described by the University as a uniquely political city shaped by radical ideas, social reform, workers’ rights, feminism, Marxism and devolution.

The MA Political Economy (Standard Route) is delivered as a Master of Arts programme with a duration of 1 year. The University states that students can choose from four specialist pathways. Attendance is offered full-time (in person) and part-time (in person). The University also describes a fully-funded 1+3 pathway into PhD study through the ESRC North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP).

The minimum requirements for admission in MA Political Economy Standard Route at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MA Political Economy Standard Route.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.

When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements:

• IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5
• TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757. From 2026: 5 overall, with 5 in writing and no other subskill below 4.5
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70

We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you will be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course. To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores:

• 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no more than one sub-skill of 6.0.
• 10 Week Pre-sessional Course: IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 or above in each sub-skill

Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/06969/ma-political-economy-standard-route

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.