Online, part-time
Global Political Economy MAUnderstand the forces shaping policy, power, and prosperity worldwide.
Budget deficits, shifting labour demand, trade wars, fractured supply chains, energy conflicts, and the climate emergency are among the critical issues transforming the global economy. These challenges influence public policy, governance, and the distribution of wealth and opportunity across societies.
There has never been a more important time to explore how political and economic forces interact, and how effective policy can respond to today’s global challenges.
Through this online master’s, you’ll gain the multidisciplinary understanding needed to analyse, design, and influence policy across borders and sectors.
Why choose this online MA?
Global career opportunities
Build expertise to work in global policy, international development, or research roles across governments, think tanks, NGOs, and the private sector.
Join a top university
King’s College London is ranked 12th in the world and 5th in Europe for Politics and International Relations by the 2025 QS World University Rankings.
Applied policy focus
Study trade, finance, energy, and the environment through a policy lens. Learn to evaluate and design policies that address global challenges.
Flexible learning
This master’s is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study from anywhere in the world while balancing your studies with work and personal commitments.
What you'll study
This MA explores how political, economic, and social forces shape policymaking in a rapidly changing world. Through case studies and applied analysis, you’ll examine how governments and organisations address global challenges and inequalities.
You will:
- Analyse how states and institutions manage global economic risks
- Evaluate policy tools that promote sustainability and reduce inequality
- Compare how different governance models respond to global crises
- Develop analytical skills to assess trade, finance, energy, migration, and development policy
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This online Global Political Economy MA course is comprised of 6 modules: two 30-credit modules in Year 1, two 15-credit modules and one 30-credit module in Year 2, and the 60-credit dissertation to be submitted at the end of Year 2 (180 credits in total). All modules on the programme must be passed to complete the award. King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules on offer may change from year to year.
Entry requirements
A minimum 2:1 honours degree (or above) in a social science or humanities subject.
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a master's or PGDip).
Please note that if you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may still be considered. You’ll need to demonstrate significant relevant work experience or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a master’s or PGDip).
English language band: B
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You’re usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed:
- An undergraduate degree (at least three years duration) within five years of the course start date.
- A postgraduate taught degree (at least one year) within five years of the course start date.
- A PhD in a majority English-speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Depending on your previous qualifications, you may need to submit a personal statement and a reference letter as part of your application.
You’ll need to submit a copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
You’ll need to submit your CV as part of your application to highlight your experience.