International Political Economy

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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The world has become smaller. Markets operate in Spartan competition and states and societies face the endeavour to cope with on-going globalization. IPE addresses these marvels.

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60734
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track
International Political Economy is a track within the Master's degree in International Relations.

Since the 1970s, IPE has developed as an independent sub-discipline in International Relations (IR). It focuses on the interaction between states, markets and societies. Its primary aim is to increase our understanding of the dynamics of these three building blocks. In doing so, IPE is interdisciplinary by its self-same nature.

Why is it fascinating coming to grips with a globalizing world economy? While states cannot be conceived of as homogenous actors that perfectly take care of the preferences of all of their citizens, one can nevertheless reveal degrees of freedom for negotiation about regional and international cooperation in the fields of trade, production, finance and knowledge. It is a scholarly exertion to reveal the complicated nexus of states, markets and societies.


					

Waarom aan de RUG?

The track IPE:

Enables to design a study programme tailored to your needs and interests.
Offers a research-led and policy-oriented curriculum taught by committed staff.
Includes a placement that excellently prepares for the labour market.
Provides you with a research-oriented profile which makes you fit for participation in a Research Master and/or a PhD track.
Is embedded in a university that provides a genuine international environment in the sparkling city of Groningen.

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar

opbouwBecause the track starts in September as well as in February, all courses are offered both in the first and in the second semester.

Examples of Research Seminars International Political Economy are: 'Multinational Corporations', 'Political Economy of Migration', 'Ethics in Global Political Economy'. The topics of the research seminars differ every year, so these are merely examples.

This track within the Master's degree programme International Relations is 60 ECTS. The basic element is the module Advanced Theory of International Relations. This module must be followed by all students. You choose two research seminars (at least one of which in IPE) and you will follow a Capita IPE, all in your first semester. During your second semester, you will write a Master thesis (in the field of IPE) and you will do a placement.

	1	2	3
	periode
Advanced Theory of International Relations	5 EC
Research Seminar 1	10 EC
Research Seminar 2	10 EC
Capita International Political Economy		5 EC
Master's Thesis International Political Economy afstuderen			20 EC
Master's Placement			10 EC

specialisaties

specialisatie Master's placement

A placement is a recognised component of this Master's track.

It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the Office for Student Affairs can offer help with this where necessary.

taal van onderwijs	100% en
onderwijsopzet	50% zelfstudie 30% theorie 20% praktijk
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, lecture, individual assignment, integration module, literature study, research project, research proposal, project, internship, self study

study guidance

If you have any questions or doubts about your studies, you can always contact the study advisor. He or she knows all the ins and outs of the program and personal planning. Study advisors are impartial and everything that is discussed is treated confidentially. They can also help you find the right institutions and student desks for your problems.

honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme

The Master's Honours Programme is developed especially for students who want to get more from their studies.

It is a programme worth 15 ECTS that is followed in addition to the standard Master's programme. It is a one-year interdisciplinary programme that is designed to introduce students to various aspects of leadership.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2020

aanmelding deadline : 1 november 2019
wettelijk tarief : € 2143 (€1072 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500

1 februari 2021

aanmelding deadline : 1 november 2020
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2020

aanmelding deadline : 1 juni 2020
wettelijk tarief : € 2143 (€1072 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500

1 september 2021

aanmelding deadline : 1 juni 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend

toelatingseisen

taaltoets
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Language Centre English Test (LCET) level C1 (B2 for no more than two components). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180. If you have a VWO diploma a language test is not required.

vooropleiding
University of Groningen:
Students with a University of Groningen Bachelor's degree in European Languages and Cultures (Profile Politics and Society) who started in 2016 or later have direct access through the IR Admissions Board. Please use this step-by-step guide for your specific application procedure: http://www.rug.nl/let/how-to-apply-MA
For students with a University of Groningen Bachelor's degree in American Studies, Communication and Information Studies, History, International and European Law, International Business, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Minorities and Multilingualism, Psychology and Sociology a standard Pre-Master programme applies. Please use this step-by-step guide for your specific application procedure: http://www.rug.nl/let/how-to-apply-MA

Other universities and degree programmes:
Students with either a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences (including - but not limited to - Economics, Political Science, Development Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Geography), or an internationally oriented Bachelor's degree such as International Relations, Regional Studies, European/International Law, or (Modern) History can submit an application to the IR Admissions Board. Please use this step-by-step guide for more information regarding your eligibility and your specific application procedure: http://www.rug.nl/let/how-to-apply-MA

After you complete your application, the IR Admissions Board will assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, and will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies, and the grades you have obtained.

The Admissions Board will then determine whether:

direct admission is possible
a student has to complete the pre-Master's programme first: http://www.rug.nl/let/premaster-IR
a student cannot be admitted

estimated monthly costs

bron: Nibud
bedrag		kostenpost
€	303	kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde
€	22	internet+tv
€	152	boodschappen/kostgeld
€	32	telefoon
€	117	verzekeringen
€	172	collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar
€	80	studieboeken en -spullen
€	29	drinken/snoep/snacks
€	77	uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen
€	30	contributies/abonnementen
€	132	vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie
€	42	vervoernaast de OV-kaart
€	45	overig

€	1171	totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181

Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

214	studenten volgen deze opleiding
48%	daarvan is vrouw
40	eerstejaars gestart in 2017
48%	daarvan is vrouw
29331	studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
51%	daarvan is vrouw

bron: StudieData

studievereniging

Clio

Clio is the Study Association of International Relations & International Organization at the University of Groningen. Clio has 1200 members and is one of the largest students' associations in Groningen, and the largest students' organization at a Dutch faculty of Arts.
Clio has 1100 members and is one of the largest students' associations in Groningen, and the largest students' organization at a Dutch Faculty of Arts. Clio organizes numerous events including parties, workshops, excursions and offers services like high-quality summaries, the internship database and various discounts around Groningen.

Mitrany

Mitrany is the Alumni Network for all graduated students of International Relations and International Organization.
Mitrany was established in February 2013 in order to facilitate the contact between alumni and the Department of IRIO. Mitrany offers events tailored to graduated IRIO students concerning career paths and connects graduated IRIO students to its alumni network.

Op kamers in Groningen

55216	studenten studerend
31914	studenten woonachtig
€ 303	gemiddelde kamerprijs
	kamer betaalbaarheid
21 m²	gemiddelde kameroppervlak
	kamer beschikbaarheid

bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Paul Haseloop
Iris Staalman
Janna Bots
Laurenz Pigge
Annamarie Steenhuis
Dominic Kranholdt

Paul Haseloop

In the future I hope to spend my time working for a cause that will make the world a better place

My name is Paul Haseloop, and currently I study International Political Economy (IPE). Previously, I did the bachelor International Relations and International Organization in Groningen, with minors in intelligence studies, religious studies and Dutch public administration. IPE offers me unique perspectives on issues such as, for example, international cooperation, trade relations, and the power of multinational corporations in shaping international policy...

The advanced course on IR theory contributes not only to knowledge on IR, but also helps in discussing problems found in international political economy. This connectedness of IPE and IR, in combination with the internship possibilities the UG offers, convinced me to sign up for this master. As a part of the master, I will do an internship at the Dutch embassy in Helsinki, which will definitely be an amazing experience.
In the future I will hope to spend my time working for a cause that will make the world a better place, using the skills I have acquired during my time in Groningen.

lees verder ...

Iris Staalman

The programme forces you to critically think about the role the economy plays in international as well as local politics

My name is Iris Staalman and I study International Relations with a Master's track in International Political Economy (IPE). I previously obtained my bachelor in Psychology, with a focus on social and cultural psychology. Curiously I was never very interested in politics when I was younger. During my bachelor however, I went on exchange to Uppsala, Sweden, and took a course in development theory and colonial legacy. Here my interest grew, particularly concerning colonial history and its effects on international politics today...

Debate is constantly present in our classes and in the discipline in general. The programme highlights many different perspectives, none of which you necessarily need to agree with. This is one of the things I enjoy most in our programme, because I believe interacting with different opinions can teach you a lot more than only encountering similar-mindedness.
Why International Political Economy?
Due to my previous education it was necessary for me to follow the pre-master programme before starting the masters. Initially I had intended to specialise in International Security, but during the pre-masters it became clear to me that if I wanted to focus on development in ways other than foreign aid, I needed to look at international trade. Therefore I decided to specialise in IPE. This track does not merely teach you about the economic system that is in place, it also shows the various perspectives on IPE that are present, it questions the morality of it and forces you to critically think about the role the economy plays in international as well as local politics.

lees verder ...

Janna Bots

“The master is challenging, deepening and multidisciplinary.”

My name is Janna Bots and I am a 22-year-old master's student International Relations and International Organizations (IRIO) with a specialization in International Political Economy (IPE). The reason I chose this master is because I have always been interested in the relationship between politics and economics and how politics is affected by and affects the economy.To summarize the master in three words; challenging, deepening and multidisciplinary. The master broadens your knowledge about the theories and topics related to IR and especially teaches you to think critically...

Besides, Groningen is a wonderful student city and the best if you want to study in the Netherlands!

lees verder ...

Laurenz Pigge

What really fascinates me is the interdisciplinary nature of the study incorporating elements from many areas to explain the global political developments around us

Hello, I am Laurenz and I am a student in the Master International Relations in the International Political Economy (IPE) track. I moved to Groningen over 4 years ago for my Bachelor programme and besides studying, I enjoy going climbing and bouldering as well as playing guitar. What really fascinates me about the Master International Relations is the interdisciplinary nature of the study incorporating elements from many areas to explain the global political developments around us...

This lets you individualise the Master to suit your interest. Within International Political Economy, there is a multitude of research seminars ranging from Migration to Global Financial Markets talking about the link of the global economic system and its interplay with different subjects. It is not solely this diversity, which makes IPE so special, but also the professors which are enthusiastic experts in their fields and encourage you to follow and engage in your field of interest. Read more about Laurenz Pigge and why he chose to study IPE in Groningen!Questions? Send Laurenz an e-mail!

lees verder ...

Annamarie Steenhuis

werkzaam als Junior Consultant bij Hiemstra & De Vries

Junior Consultant at Hiemstra & de Vries

My interest in social and political issues led me to pursue the specialization International Political Economy of the Master International Relations. Specifically, the role of a changing government in its interaction with society and the private sector is something that fascinates me. This has been a focus during my studies at global and European levels. It is also something I find back in my work. This time at the local level.An advantage of the Master's track in International Political Economy is that you can put together your own programme...

You learn in a relatively short time to find your feet in all sorts of topics. In my case ranging from the European Union to international political economy, political power and democracy. You also have the opportunity to gain practical experience. I did an internship at the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok. Working at an Embassy gave me insight into the daily issues in international affairs and the role of various players in the field.I currently work at Hiemstra & De Vries. This is a consultancy agency that carries out assignments in the public sector. Mostly, for municipalities and provinces, but also for health-care and educational organizations. This year, I was involved in projects with quite a diverse character. Ranging from projects with a retrenchment character to projects assisting governmental organizations with the transition of care to municipalities.I really enjoy this job. For me, the dynamic of different projects, focus on social and political issues, and being in contact with people, is a perfect combination.

lees verder ...

Dominic Kranholdt

As one of the Top 100 universities worldwide the UG has an excellent international reputation

After finishing high school I took a gap year and moved to Australia and New Zealand to work and travel before starting my bachelor's in European Studies at the University of Passau. During my bachelor's, I studied Business Administration and Management in Spain for one year. In addition, I worked at the Goethe-Institute in Madrid...

Within my course programme, I specialized in Trade, Investments, Sustainability, and European Policy-Making.Read more about why Dominic chose to study International Political Economy in Groningen!Questions? Send Dominic an e-mail!

lees verder ...

Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker

RUG
Universiteit Leiden
UU

1/15 RUG
International Political Economy

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

40 eerstejaars

47% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

	deze opleiding	landelijk
algemeen oordeel	4.0	4.0
inhoud	3.8	3.9
docenten	3.9	3.9
studiefaciliteiten	3.7	3.6
studielast	3.3	3.3
studiebegeleiding	3.5	3.5

instelling	opleiding	instroomeisen
Universiteit Leiden	Leraar VHO in Geschiedenis en staatsinrichting part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit Leiden	Leraar VHO in Spaans part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen
Tilburg University	Leraar VHO Maatschappijleer en Maatschappijwetenschappen dual educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen

International Political Economy

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding

Waarom aan de RUG?

Studieprogramma

specialisaties

specialisatie Master's placement

Onderwijs

onderwijsvormen

study guidance

honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

toelatingseisen

estimated monthly costs

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

studievereniging

Clio

Mitrany

Op kamers in Groningen

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Paul Haseloop

In the future I hope to spend my time working for a cause that will make the world a better place

Iris Staalman

The programme forces you to critically think about the role the economy plays in international as well as local politics

Janna Bots

“The master is challenging, deepening and multidisciplinary.”

Laurenz Pigge

What really fascinates me is the interdisciplinary nature of the study incorporating elements from many areas to explain the global political developments around us

Annamarie Steenhuis

Junior Consultant at Hiemstra & de Vries

Dominic Kranholdt

As one of the Top 100 universities worldwide the UG has an excellent international reputation

Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker

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