Theory and History of International Relations

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

September

Course content

About the MSc programme:

This is a joint degree designed for students who want to understand both the theoretical and the empirical approach to the study of international relations.

Department of International History

We teach and conduct research on the international history of Britain, Europe and the world from the early modern era up to the present day. We are one of the world’s leading centres for historical study and research. History at the LSE is consistently ranked amongst the top ten in the QS World University subject league tables, and in the top three in the UK and Europe.

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students.

Fees and funding

Fees

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.

Funding

The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the Graduate Support Scheme, Master's Awards, and Anniversary Scholarships.

Selection for any funding opportunity is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline.

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.

Find out more about financial support.