Search MA Degrees in Economic Studies in United Kingdom 2019

This MA highlights issues of effective demand, social conflict and financial instability as features of modern capitalism. It covers neo-classical, post-Keynesian and Marxist theories, and applies them to contemporary issues of austerity policy, neo-liberalism, financialisation and globalisation. The course aims to provide a precise and professional knowledge of the procedures used to analyse current issues in political economy.

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This course focuses on the key theories of global economics and international relations and aims to develop the professional skills that many employers expect when hiring political and economic analysts. It will enable you to develop an advanced understanding of the close interaction between economics and politics on the world stage.

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This MA will enable you to master key tools used for the financing of individual companies - derivatives, investment appraisal and risk management - and provides an in-depth study of financial issues affecting the broader economic environment, such as crises and bubbles in the international economy. It offers an opportunity to develop the key analytical skills necessary for carrying out research on contemporary issues in financial economics.

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This MA covers a range of economic policy areas; in particular, fiscal and monetary policy, labour market and wage policy, as well as financial regulation and macroprudential policy. It will develop your capacity to carry out research on the implementation and effectiveness of economic policy in a contemporary global and financial context, enabling you to contribute to debates on austerity versus active demand management, and efficiency versus equity in the regulation of markets.

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This MA focuses on the problems of economic development in the changing context of the international economic relations. It will also provide a thorough grounding in macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis, in applied econometrics, in a range of approaches for dealing with economic policy issues, and in the long-term historical and conceptual context of contemporary debates in economics.

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The publishing sector is the UK's largest creative industry and is made up of a diverse range of print and digital products – from books and magazines to apps and databases. The publishing sector has a combined turnover of around £20 billion, with more than 8,500 companies directly employing around 167,000 people.

A diverse range of companies combines creativity, innovation and application with constantly evolving methods of production and distribution. With the increasing digitalisation of products, it's a changeable and exciting time to be in this industry.

If you are looking to enter the publishing industry, or are already in the industry and looking to enhance your career or start your own business, this course is ideal.... [-]

If you would like to develop your career or create your own business in the music industry, this course is ideal. Whether you are a musician, a composer, a producer or a sound technician, this course will improve your skill set and help you make a living from what you love.

You will explore creativity and how to manage it. The course will show you how to develop your ideas and business plans: we will teach you business development, collaborative and entrepreneurial skills.

A mix of project work and formal assessments, including essays, case studies, reports and presentations, plus the final Personal Research Project (maximum 12,000 words).... [-]

If you are a graduate or industry professional who would like to develop your career or create your own business in the museums and galleries sector, this course is ideal. It teaches creative people the business development, collaborative and entrepreneurial skills to take dreams and good ideas and turn them into a reality.

You will explore creativity and how to manage it – not only in the museum's sector but also across a wide range of the creative industries.

This MA is cross-faculty, interdisciplinary, and extremely practical. You will learn to think in 3D and analyse the current business and creative landscapes. When you leave the course, you will be able to both curate and advertise museum exhibits, and get your ideas off the ground.... [-]

The creative industries are fast outpacing traditional industries, with an increasing number of countries placing them at the heart of their economic development. The prosperity of people across the globe depends on the creativity of designers, authors, filmmakers, musicians, architects and other 'content' creators in a way that it has never done before.

The Cox Review of Creativity in Business (2005), commissioned by the UK government, cited design as "what links creativity and innovation, it shapes ideas to become practical and attractive propositions for users or customers". Kingston Business School's Creative Economy MA courses are the result of this review, as centres of excellence were selected to help bridge this gap between the pure artistry of creatives and the business know-how to help their ideas take flight.... [-]

The Journalism & the Creative Economy MA is an intensive, collaborative masters course which combines the fast-paced writing skills of journalism and magazine publishing with the business know-how to get your ideas off the ground. This MA is suitable for graduates and industry professionals alike. It is cross-faculty, interdisciplinary, and extremely practical.

If you would like to develop your career or create your own publishing business, this course is ideal. It will help you to explore and understand creativity and its management not only in the journalism and publishing sectors but also across a wide range of the creative industries, while also equipping you with entrepreneurial skills.... [-]

If you are currently employed in film or would like to develop a career in the film industry, this course is ideal. It will develop your creative skills while teaching you how to manage the industry effectively within the creative economy.

You will study alongside both film students and other creative economy students with different areas of expertise.

The Film Making & the Creative Economy MA is an intensive, collaborative masters course which combines the creativity of filmmaking with the practical business know-how to get your ideas off the ground.

A mix of project work and formal assessments, including essays, case studies, reports and presentations, plus the final Personal Research Project (maximum 12,000 words).... [-]

If you are currently employed in fashion, r would like to develop a career in the fashion industry, this course is ideal. It will introduce you to the UK fashion industry and broaden your understanding of the relationship between the design, production, mediation, distribution and consumption of fashion.

You will explore the ways fashion designs, collections and products are showcased and presented across the media and retail sectors and develop your own creative project.

This MA is cross-faculty, interdisciplinary, and extremely practical. By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong critical understanding of the various challenges faced by the UK fashion industry and acquired the practical and entrepreneurial skills you need to succeed on this creative career path.... [-]

This MA is an intensive, collaborative masters course which combines the creativity of product and spatial design with the solid business know-how to get your ideas and innovations off the ground. It is suitable for both those currently employed in the field, and those would like to develop a career in product or spatial design.

You will hone your skills as a designer at the Faculty of Art and Design and Architecture, and you will learn how to collaborate and run a business at Kingston Business School. By the end of the course, you will be able to develop, market and pitch ideas.

This MA is cross-faculty, interdisciplinary, and extremely practical. You will learn to think in 3D and analyse the current business and creative landscapes.... [-]

The publishing sector has a combined turnover of at least £20 billion. It is the UK's largest creative industry and includes a diverse range of writers, including novelists, poets, genre writers, copywriters, scriptwriters and biographers. This MA teaches you how to make a living from your craft by helping you develop excellent writing, a diverse portfolio and the business sense to make a living from writing. The course is suitable for both graduates and industry professionals.

You will study specialist creative writing modules to help you develop your voice, work on tone, plot, pacing and genre. By the end of the course, you will have developed your own writing style and acquired the practical and entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in this creative industry.... [-]

This MA is an intensive, collaborative masters course which combines the skills and craft needed for ground-breaking communication design with the solid business know-how to get your ideas and innovations off the ground. This MA is suitable for graduates and for industry professionals alike. It is cross-faculty, interdisciplinary, and extremely practical.

You will hone your skills as a designer at the Faculty of Art and Design and Architecture. You will learn how to collaborate and run a business at Kingston Business School. By the end of the course, you will be able to develop, market and pitch ideas.