LSE-Leipzig Double Degree in Global Studies and Economic History at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

This is an interdisciplinary, research-based programme offered by the Leipzig University and LSE. This is a wide-ranging academic programme which combines global economic history, international studies, area studies, and social science approaches to the study of globalisation processes. You'll spend the first year of the programme at our partner institution.

Department: Department of Economic History | Duration: 24 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2027 at Leipzig University (provisional) | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take the first year at Leipzig University, and the second year at LSE. Compulsory and core courses include Historical Analysis of Economic Change, Research Dissertation.

Career pathways

Economic history graduates can be found in management and administration in the public and private sectors; banking; journalism; economic consultancy; and library and museum services, to mention just a few. This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science or humanities. Excellent written and oral command of English and at least basic German knowledge. English language requirement: Research (IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in reading and writing and 6.5 in listening and speaking).

Domestic applicants: GBP 20,300 a year (2028/29). Fee shown is for Year 2 (at LSE, 2028/29). Provisional. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,600 a year (2028/29). Fee shown is for Year 2 (at LSE, 2028/29). Provisional. Source

Intake: October 2027 at Leipzig University (provisional)

Duration: 24 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/How-to-Apply

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