MSc International Political Economy

at London School of Economics

You will take the compulsory course and complete a 10,000-word dissertation. You will also choose courses from a range of international relations options. 

(* denotes half unit) 

International Political Economy* 
Provides an advanced introduction to concepts and contending approaches in international political economy, and an overview of the evolution of international economic relations since the late 19th century.

Dissertation in International Political Economy
An independent research project of 10,000 words on an approved topic of your choice. 

Courses to the value of two and a half units from a range of options.

Minimum entry requirements for MSc International Political Economy

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in politics, economics, history, international relations or a similar discipline.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet the minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme.

The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2022/23 for MSc International Political Economy
Home students: £26,232
Overseas students £26,232

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of International Relations
Median salary of our PG students six months after graduating: £29,000

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Public administration and defence
• Financial service activities
• Management consultancy activities
• Advertising and market research
• Information service activities

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2017-18 were the first group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling.

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. A good number of our graduates also continue on to research degrees and the academic profession