Institute of Political Economy
Discover our Programs
The Institute offers two programs.
Admission is competitive. Each year, the Institute attracts a small but outstanding cohort of students to our MA program from other Canadian universities and from abroad. We also partner with nine other Carleton departments in offering a collaborative PhD program. More information about graduate degrees is here:
MA Political Economy
The only degree program of its kind in Canada, will provide students with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of power and the (re)production of social relations in contemporary societies.
Collaborative PhD
Designed for Carleton University doctoral students in participating programs in the Faculties of Arts and Social Science and Public Affairs.
See what Political Economy is and Hear from current students:
MA Political Economy
Graduate Student, Sarah Young
Graduate Student, Lauren O’Reilly
Alumna, Josée Lalonde
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Research and Faculty
Seeing New Perspectives with Political Economy
Meet Dr. Randall Germain
Get to know one of our core IPE Professors for 2025-2026
Meet Jane Stinson
Learn more about our Work and Labour program
Placement in Political Economy
Learn about our placement opportunities from graduates of IPE.
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Recent News
As post-secondary cuts continue, government underfunding is to blame by: Isabel Ojeda
April 15 2026 Across the country, Canada’s post-secondary education (PSE) system is in crisis. Read full article here: As post-secondary cuts continue, government underfunding is …
“Critical minerals” strategy is going down a cynical road by: Alexander Ezquerra
As the U.S. and China compete for control of strategic minerals and technology, Canada should prioritize climate action over geopolitics. Read the full artical here: …
Mexico’s CUSMA consultations show alignments with Canada by: Alexander Ezquerra
Business overwhelmingly backs the trade pact but with tensions related to tariffs, dispute panels, labour enforcement and Asian imports Read the full article here: Mexico’s …
Haniel Sorensen Publishes in Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA)
The Institute of Political Economy is proud to highlight the recent publication by current graduate student Haniel Sorensen, whose article A history of the “parental rights …
Haniel Sorensen Publishes in Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA)
The Institute of Political Economy is proud to highlight the recent publication by current graduate student Haniel Sorensen, whose article “I am become woke, destroyer of …
Congratulations to our Political Economy MA/Diploma Graduates!
Convocation – June 2026 Convocation – June 2025