MSc Political Economy of Late Development
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
London School of Economics and Political Science
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
28-SEP-26
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Drawing in the research expertise and practical experience of the Department of Economic History and the Department of International Development, this joint programme provides you with a unique opportunity to combine the study of the processes, policy and practice of contemporary development with the study of long-run global processes of growth and divergence.How societies overcome poverty to create healthy, wealthy and sustainable societies - and why some persistently fail to achieve this - are common questions in Development Studies and Economic History. By combining courses from both fields, you'll pursue a high quality programme that combines the in-depth analysis of longer-run historical patterns of growth, explorations of concrete development problems - and policy responses to them, and 'regional' courses that draw on theory and empirical evidence to appraise long and short-run development processes and outcomes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.The programme brings together the analysis of long-run growth with modern approaches to development policy and practice. The full-unit core course in Development introduces you to the theories and historical experience of development, as well as cutting-edge policy debates. The core couse in Economic History gives you a rigorous exposure to core issues involved in analysing long-run historical change. You'll choose from a wide range of elective courses in both departments, allowing you to compile a programme according to your interests and goals, and will write a dissertation on an approved topic of your choice.The programme brings together students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. It's relevant for students planning a career in development work, including international and national agencies and NGOs, as well as international business. The programme also provides a good foundation for doctoral level social science research and careers in the media.Graduate destinations:The programme is primarily intended for students planning a career in development work, and provides a good foundation for social science research in development.
Tuition fees
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- France
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- Germany
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- Marshall Islands
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- Moldova
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- Palestinian Authority
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- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
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- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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University information
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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University League Table
3rd
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Campus address
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, Houghton Street, London, Greater London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
2nd out of 77
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Entry standards
/ Max 235196 84%5th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10095.0 95%2nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.15 79%26th
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