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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

This programme equips you with the analytical tools and empirical knowledge to understand the fundamental forces that have shaped, and are shaping, the world in which we live.You’ll examine classic empirical and historical questions about the relationship between politics and society, delving into the links between political ideologies, social identities and cultural phenomena. You’ll also assess the strengths and weaknesses of key theories that have dominated the study of political sociology and analyse the writings of seminal thinkers.The programme gives you the flexibility to pursue your interests on diverse topics such as migration, class, politics and culture, internationalism and many other themes.You’ll hone your written and oral communication skills, developing your capacity for rigorous argument. Seminar discussion and essay writing will foster your critical thinking and analytical abilities, enabling you to challenge commonly accepted ideas and draw your own evidence-based conclusions.This programme provides a gateway to careers in research, teaching, politics, diplomacy, policymaking, public administration, journalism and the media.Graduate destinations: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.

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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

  • 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

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 103

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    157 78%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    3rd

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    18th

    11

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