MSc Political Sociology at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Look beyond the cut and thrust of daily politics to examine the underlying forces behind political or social change. How is power negotiated in our society? Why are some social movements more successful than others?

Department: Department of Sociology | 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 Politics and Society, MSc in Political Sociology Dissertation.

Career pathways

Students go into a wide range of professions including academic research, teaching, politics, diplomacy, government policy-making, public administration, journalism, the media, law, publishing, industry, and management, as well as working for think tanks, activist groups, international bodies, and non-governmental organisations. Advertising, Marketing, PR, Media, Entertainment, Publishing and Journalism This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree in any discipline with considered interest in the area covered by the MSc. English language requirement: Higher (IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in reading and 6.5 in listening, writing and speaking).

Domestic applicants: GBP 20,300 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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