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MA/MS in Political Economy

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #801-850

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Offered by Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, MA/MS in Political Economy is a master's degree in Economics programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Economics

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: graduate.carleton.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Arts in Political Economy exposes students to the core concepts of political economy and gives them the opportunity to develop an individual area of research concentration, focusing on the relationship between the economy and politics and how this relationship affects the social and cultural life of societies. The curriculum draws on courses with a political economy orientation offered by other departments, schools and institutes across the university, and includes a placement course as an experiential learning option. Students choose between a research-essay pathway and a thesis pathway. Research areas include feminist political economy, resource extraction, and water, food and environmental politics, as well as labour studies. The program is delivered in person and normally takes two years of full-time study to complete. Admission is offered for the Fall term. Graduates are prepared for further doctoral study or research and policy roles.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a four-year (honours) bachelor's degree, with a grade of B+ or better in their major subjects and B- or better overall; international applicants must also meet Carleton's English language proficiency requirements.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Carleton University

“Ours the Task Eternal”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1942

Students: 30,675

QS rank: #801-850

Programs: 243

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Political Economy award?

Carleton University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Economics on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Political Economy take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

Can MA/MS in Political Economy be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Carleton University.

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