MSc in Political Economy of Europe
Programme Code: TMPOECEU
Department: European Institute
For students starting this programme of study in 2021/22
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
Full-year programme. Students must take two out of three semi-compulsory courses, optional courses to the value of two units (at least one unit of courses listed under Paper 2) and a dissertation as shown. Additionally, all students must take EU410 Interdisciplinary Research Methods and Design in preparation for the dissertation. Students must also select EU450 Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills during course choice. Places on EU450 workshops are on a first come first served basis.
Please note that places are limited on some optional courses. Admission onto any particular course is not guaranteed and may be subject to timetabling constraints and/or students meeting specific prerequisite requirements.
Paper |
Course number, title (unit value) | |
Professional development course |
EU450 Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills (0.0) | |
Paper 1 |
Courses to the value of 1.0 unit(s) from the following: | |
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EU455 Concepts in Political Economy (0.5) | |
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EU491 Political Economy in Theory and History (0.5) | |
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EU492 Political Economy of Integration and Fragmentation in Europe (0.5) | |
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Students without some background in European politics and policy-making or economics are strongly encouraged to take one or both of the following to support their studies: | |
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EU409 Basic Economic Concepts for European Political Economy (0.0) | |
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EU4V9 Concepts in Political Science and Public Policy (0.0) | |
Paper 2 |
Courses to the value of 1.0 unit from the following: | |
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EU425 Interest Representation and Economic Policy- Making in Europe (0.5) (not available 2021/22) | |
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EU443 European Models of Capitalism (0.5) | |
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EU446 The Political Economy of European Monetary Integration (0.5) # | |
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EU449 Emerging Markets, Political Transition and Economic Development in Central and Eastern Europe (0.5) # (not available 2021/22) | |
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EU453 The Political Economy of European Welfare States (0.5) | |
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EU455 Concepts in Political Economy (0.5) | |
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EU467 The Political Economy of the Neoliberal State (0.5) | |
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EU468 The Political Economy of Migration and Spatial Inequality in Europe (0.5) # | |
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EU477 Labour Markets and the Political Economy of Employment in Europe (0.5) # | |
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EU482 Europe in World Trade (0.5) | |
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EU491 Political Economy in Theory and History (0.5) | |
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EU492 Political Economy of Integration and Fragmentation in Europe (0.5) | |
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EU4A4 The Politics of Inequality and Redistribution (0.5) | |
Paper 3 |
Courses to the value of 1.0 unit from the following: | |
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Politics and Policy: | |
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EU430 Europeanization: The Comparative Politics of Domestic Change (0.5) | |
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EU439 Political and Fiscal Integration and Disintegration in EU Member States (0.5) (not available 2021/22) | |
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EU440 The Balkans in Europe: Transition, Democratisation, Integration (0.5) | |
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EU487 European Integration from a Global Governance Perspective (0.5) # | |
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EU488 European Policy-Making and International Cooperation (0.5) # | |
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EU489 Analytical Politics and Policymaking in Europe (0.5) | |
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EU490 Evidence and Analysis in Policy-Making (0.5) | |
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EU4A1 The Politics and Policies of 'Brexit': The UK's changing relationship with the European Union (0.5) | |
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EU4A5 Public Opinion in Europe (0.5) | |
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GV4J4 Citizen Representation and Democracy in the European Union (0.5) | |
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SP441 Politics of Social Policy: Welfare and Work in Comparative Perspective (0.5) | |
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Culture and Society: | |
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EU432 The Philosophy of Europe (0.5) | |
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EU437 Europe Beyond Modernity (0.5) | |
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EU447 Democracy, Ideology and the European State (0.5) | |
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EU476 Emotions and Memory in European Politics (0.5) | |
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EU478 The Culture of European Politics (0.5) | |
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EU481 The Future: Political Responses to a Challenge (0.5) | |
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EU4A3 The Americas: A European Perspective (0.5) (not available 2021/22) | |
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International Migration: | |
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EU464 International Migration: EU Policies and Politics (0.5) # | |
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EU484 Europe's Role in Global Migration Governance (0.5) | |
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GV4A5 International Migration and Immigration Management (0.5) | |
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or any course(s) not taken previously from the Paper 2 options list below: | |
Paper 4 |
EU410 Interdisciplinary Research Methods and Design (0.0) | |
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EU499 Dissertation (1.0) | |
Paper 2 options list
EU425 Interest Representation and Economic Policy- Making in Europe (0.5) (not available 2021/22) | |
EU443 European Models of Capitalism (0.5) | |
EU446 The Political Economy of European Monetary Integration (0.5) # | |
EU449 Emerging Markets, Political Transition and Economic Development in Central and Eastern Europe (0.5) # (not available 2021/22) | |
EU453 The Political Economy of European Welfare States (0.5) | |
EU455 Concepts in Political Economy (0.5) | |
EU467 The Political Economy of the Neoliberal State (0.5) | |
EU468 The Political Economy of Migration and Spatial Inequality in Europe (0.5) # | |
EU477 Labour Markets and the Political Economy of Employment in Europe (0.5) # | |
EU482 Europe in World Trade (0.5) | |
EU491 Political Economy in Theory and History (0.5) | |
EU492 Political Economy of Integration and Fragmentation in Europe (0.5) | |
EU4A4 The Politics of Inequality and Redistribution (0.5) | |
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
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