MSc International Political Economy (Research) at London School of Economics and Political Science

The programme offers a multidisciplinary view on global economic and power relations, crucial for understanding an increasingly globalised world. The MSc International Political Economy (Research) offers a multidisciplinary perspective on international economic and power relations, essential to understanding an increasingly globalised world. The study of international political economy is the study of interactions between markets and politics; the influence of markets on politics and the influence of policy on markets.

Department: Department of International Relations  |  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 International Political Economy, Research Design for International Relations, Dissertation in International Political Economy.

Career pathways

The programme has provided excellent prospects for early-career graduates seeking entry to graduate programmes at top global firms, as well as for experienced graduates looking to reposition themselves for more senior roles. We have alumni in banking and financial journalism and in major consulting companies such as Ernst & Young, as well as in a wide range of governmental and non-governmental organisations throughout the world.

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