Economic Policy and Political Economy MPhil/PhD

About this programme

The Economic Policy and Political Economy MPhil/PhD explores the interaction between the state and the market, focussing on the role of public policy in shaping economic outcomes. This interdisciplinary course supports students to critically examine the role of the state, in tackling contemporary economic challenges, from inequality to climate transition, through research

Entry requirements

• A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject, is essential. Exceptionally: where applicants have other suitable research or professional experience, they may be admitted without a Master's degree; or where applicants have a lower second-class UK Honours Bachelor's degree (2:2) (or equivalent) they must possess a relevant Master's degree to be admitted. We expect any successful application to include a sufficiently strong and convincing proposal, and those holding a Master's degree ar