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

Aquire a sound professional training in formal political science and in quantitative-oriented approaches to political economy. The MSc Political Science is a wide-ranging programme combining subject-specific study and rigorous methodological training. The Political Economy stream provides a sound professional training in formal political science and in quantitative-oriented approaches to political economy.

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 Quantitative Analysis for Political Science, Political Science and Political Economy: Game Theory and Causal Inference for Contemporary Politics, Game Theory for Political Science, Dissertation.

Career pathways

This programme is an excellent preparation for further research work or for a career in education, public administration or the private sector. It will also equip you with the skills needed to pursue a PhD or conduct research in quantitative political science.

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