Learn to view economic questions in their social and political context, and from different perspectives through the Master of Political Economy. You will gain a deep understanding of issues such as power and inequality, globalisation and its impact on national economic policy settings, and the trade-offs between the free market and broader social concerns. Why study with us? The Master of Political Economy provides extensive knowledge of key trends underlying the global economy and its transformation. The Department of Political Economy is a leading centre for economic analysis and research, and this program attracts a diverse cohort of social scientists seeking a deeper knowledge of economic issues and perspectives from this multifaceted program. You can undertake elective units from other departments, combining political economy with economics, public policy or international relations. Enhance your existing qualifications in political economy, economics, business, finance or other social sciences. Careers & future study Graduate opportunities The course provides you with the skills for a career in business, journalism, and the social, community and public sectors. Our graduates can be found in: Federal Treasury Office of the President, Chile Department of Economic Development, Isle of Man Leading commercial banks SBS News ABC Radio Unreasonable Institute (entrepreneurship development collective) UMR Research (issues management specialist) Non-government organisations Labour unions Research degrees at Sydney and elsewhere Future study options Progress to Postgraduate Research. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences supports and pursues the University's goal of excellence in research, encouraging research of national and international standing, and identifying and enhancing fields of basic, strategic and applied research. Many of the Faculty's distinguished academic staff have recognised international standing and include Federation Fellows and Fellows of Learned Academies and Societies. Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Soc Sci) Master of Arts (Research) Master of Philosophy (Arts and Soc Sci) Doctor of Arts Doctor of Social Sciences