MSc in Political Economy of Europe
Programme Code: TMPOECEU
Department: European Institute
For students starting this programme of study in 2018/19
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
Classification scheme for the award of a taught master's degree (four units)
Exam sub-board local rules
Full-year programme. Students must take one compulsory course, 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 are also encouraged to take EU450 Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills as part of their professional development.
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) | |
Paper 1 |
EU452 Political Economy of Europe (1.0) (withdrawn 2019/20) | |
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Students without some background in economics are strongly encouraged to take the following as an additional course to support their studies: | |
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EU409 Basic Economic Concepts for European Political Economy (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EU425 Interest Representation and Economic Policy- Making in Europe (0.5) (withdrawn 2022/23) | |
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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 2022/23) | |
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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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EU477 Labour Markets and the Political Economy of Employment in Europe (0.5) # | |
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EU482 Europe in World Trade (0.5) | |
Paper 3 |
Courses to the value of 1.0 unit from the following: | |
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Institutions, Politics and Policies of the EU: | |
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EU420 European Law and Government (0.5) (withdrawn 2019/20) | |
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EU430 Europeanization: The Comparative Politics of Domestic Change (0.5) | |
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EU431 European Integration from a Global Perspective (0.5) # (withdrawn 2019/20) | |
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EU439 Political and Fiscal Integration and Disintegration in EU Member States (0.5) (withdrawn 2022/23) | |
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EU464 International Migration: EU Policies and Politics (0.5) # | |
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EU478 The Culture of European Politics (0.5) | |
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EU479 EU Policy-Making and International Cooperation (0.5) # (withdrawn 2019/20) | |
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EU4A1 The Politics and Policies of 'Brexit': The UK's changing relationship with the European Union (0.5) (not available 2022/23) | |
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GV4J4 Citizen Representation and Democracy in the European Union (0.5) (not available 2022/23) | |
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SA4F7 The Economics of European Social Policy (0.5) # (withdrawn 2018/19) | |
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SA4M1 Politics of Social Policy: Welfare and Work in Comparative Perspective (0.5) (withdrawn 2019/20) | |
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European Identity and Ideas: | |
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EU426 The West (0.5) (withdrawn 2018/19) | |
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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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EU474 Contested Ideas in EU Law and Government (0.5) (withdrawn 2018/19) | |
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GV4A5 International Migration and Immigration Management (0.5) | |
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Regional courses: | |
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EU434 The Political Economy of Southeast Europe (0.5) # (withdrawn 2018/19) | |
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EU440 The Balkans in Europe: Transition, Democratisation, Integration (0.5) | |
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EU476 Emotions and Memory in European Politics (0.5) | |
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A half unit from another MSc programme (only to be taken with the permission of the teacher responsible and the Programme Director. Admission will depend on the student having the necessary background and on the availability of space). | |
Paper 4 |
EU410 Interdisciplinary Research Methods and Design (0.0) | |
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EU499 Dissertation (1.0) | |
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The following course is recommended: | |
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EU450 Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills (0.0) | |
Paper 2 options list
EU425 Interest Representation and Economic Policy- Making in Europe (0.5) (withdrawn 2022/23) | |
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 2022/23) | |
EU453 The Political Economy of European Welfare States (0.5) | |
EU455 Concepts in Political Economy (0.5) | |
EU477 Labour Markets and the Political Economy of Employment in Europe (0.5) # | |
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
Note for prospective students:
For changes to graduate course and programme information for the next academic session, please see the graduate summary page for prospective students. Changes to course and programme information for future academic sessions can be found on the graduate summary page for future students.