About this course
University of Sheffield offers MA International Political Economy as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Political Science. Based in Sheffield, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £26,320 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
We may consider other Arts and Humanities or Social Science subjects.
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject. We accept degrees in the following subject areas:
- Anthropology
- Classics
- Data Science
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Gender and Race Studies
- Government
- History
- Human Geography
- Informational Sciences
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Law
- Modern Languages and Literatures
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Politics
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Research Methods
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainability
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
