MSc International and Asian History at London School of Economics and Political Science

Advance your understanding of Asian history within a global context, and explore the continent’s importance for global flows and interactions. This MSc re-examines some of our existing and conventional understandings of Asian histories from a regional and trans-regional perspective. The rise and development of Asia has become one of the key topics of our time.

Department: Department of International History  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Dissertation with an Asian focus.

Career pathways

This well-known and respected programme provides an excellent preparation for careers in business, consulting, government, international agencies, the media, politics and law, or for advanced academic research. LSE History graduates find employment in almost any job sector due to the wide range of transferable skills developed during their studies.

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