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    Analytical Political Economy (MA)

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    Durham, USMAIn-person2 years
    $104,820.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    16
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Analytical Political Economy (MA) at Duke University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Durham, US. Tuition is $104,820.

    About the program

    Joint program examining reciprocal relationships between politics and markets using economic tools. Covers economic and political development, cooperation and conflict, resource distribution, institutional effects on outcomes, and policy in areas like growth, globalization, and regulation.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Economics and Econometrics): 20

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 29, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE General: Required; no specific minimum (mean ~164 Q, 160 V)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 for Internet-based TOEFL (general Graduate School minimum)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 for the IELTS Academic (general Graduate School minimum)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $31,159.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Analytical Political Economy (MA) at Duke University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Analytical Political Economy (MA) at Duke University is $104,820 across 30 required credits.
    Is Analytical Political Economy (MA) at Duke University online or in-person?
    Analytical Political Economy (MA) at Duke University is offered in-person.
    How long does Analytical Political Economy (MA) at Duke University take to complete?
    Analytical Political Economy (MA) at Duke University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    How large is the Analytical Political Economy (MA) at Duke University cohort?
    Analytical Political Economy (MA) at Duke University typically enrolls around 16 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Analytical Political Economy (MA) at Duke University?
    Post-completion work rights for Analytical Political Economy (MA) at Duke University: 12 months OPT (US)