Overview

The curriculum of the Theory and History of International Relations programme from London School of Economics and Political Science offers students the opportunity to take courses tailored to their specific interests, in terms of method, time-frame and geographical scope. The choices available are wide and deep since this is a joint degree with the International Relations Department and the International History Department (where it is based).

The curriculum combines an exceptional level of analytical training in theory, balanced with the discipline of historical based case-studies and advanced research. You will be taught by leading experts in both disciplines. You can choose one broad course from each Department. For your third option you can chose one of many highly specialised courses offered by either Department. You will then complete your degree by doing a history dissertation, which will give you the chance to conduct your own empirical research on a detailed historical case study.

This well-balanced and bespoke course, allows you to develop your intellectual understanding and ability to analyse a wide range of international relations’ history, organisations, trends and challenges including world wars, East-West conflict, North-South relations, European integration, globalisation, diplomacy and peace-building.

Careers

This well-known and respected programme provides an excellent preparation for careers in business, consulting, government, international agencies, the media, politics and law, or for advanced academic research.

LSE History graduates find employment in almost any job sector due to the wide range of transferable skills developed during their studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crisis Decision-Making in War and Peace 1914-2003

Presidents, Public Opinion, and Foreign Policy, from Roosevelt to Reagan, 1933-89

Anglo-American Relations from World War to Cold War, 1939-91

Ideology, State, Jihad: Political Islam from Ibn Taymiyya to ISIS

Race, Violence and Colonial Rule in Africa
International Institutions

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History International Relations View 340 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline.
Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

18300 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

The School recognizes 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.

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