MSc Political Science (Global Politics) at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Gain an in-depth analysis of globalisation, global governance and global politics. The MSc Political Science is a wide-ranging programme combining subject-specific study and rigorous methodological training. The Global Politics stream offers an in-depth analysis of globalisation, global governance and global politics.

Department: Department of Government | 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 The Politics of Globalisation, Dissertation.

Career pathways

The programme is a good preparation for further research work or for a career in education, the public services or the private sector at national, international or global levels. 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 degree (2:1) or equivalent in any discipline. English language requirement: Higher (IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in reading and 6.5 in listening, writing and speaking).

Domestic applicants: GBP 30,400 for the whole programme (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 for the whole programme (2027/28) Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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

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