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MSc Economic History (Research)

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc Economic History (Research) provides in-depth training in economic history, preparing students to conduct research on key economic issues from a historical and interdisciplinary perspective.You'll be able to choose from a wide range of elective courses in economic history, allowing you to compile a programme according to your interests and career goals. You'll also choose one or more research training courses and a compulsory economic history course. An important component of the programme consists in the completion of a major research dissertation in an approved topic of your choice.Economic history combines the skills of the economist and statistician with those of the historian, political scientist and sociologist. The programme provides a broad training in social science research methods and their application to historical study, including the role of theory, evaluation, analysis and explanation, quantitative techniques and computing, the use of sources and presentational skills.Graduate destinations:Economic history graduates can be found in management and administration in the public and private sectors, banking, journalism, economic consultancy, and library and museum services, to mention just a few.

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Tuition fees

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£ 30,400per year

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University information

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • University League Table

    3rd

  • Campus address

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, Houghton Street, London, Greater London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    1st out of 91 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    180 89%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    39th

    4

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