Overview

It is an advanced sociology degree which focuses on risk and economic life. Understanding the global risks and possibilities confronted by contemporary societies – from climate change to financialization to technological change – requires grasping the role and dynamics of economies as social areas in which power, knowledge and culture shape action and actors.

The Economy and Society programme from London School of Economics and Political Science is unique in its breadth and diversity. It covers the most significant and recent developments in sociology of economic life. A compulsory course in Economy, Risk and Society will introduce you to critical discussions on the nature of power, the production of knowledge and expertise, capitalist relations, practices of material culture, risk governance, and the social structures of markets. Through optional courses, you can further specialise in the sociology of risk governance, the sociology of markets, economic sociology, material culture, and the sociology of science and technology. The programme will enable you to develop critical skills that advance your knowledge of the socio-economic dynamics of contemporary societies.

Careers

This programme provides an excellent foundation for graduates seeking careers in academia, government and the civil service, research-oriented industries, and the non-governmental sector.

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

Health and Social Care
Government, Public Sector and Policy
Education, Teaching and Research
Information, Digital Technology and Data
Real Estate, Environment and Energy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economy, Risk and Society

Quantitative Social Research Methods

Qualitative Social Research Methods

Accounting in the Global Economy

Economic Sociology
The Social Life of Infrastructure

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Actuarial Science View 347 other Masters in Economics 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, preferably in sociology/social science.
Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet the minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28900 GBP / year

≈ 28900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

18300 GBP / year

≈ 18300 GBP / year

Additional Details

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

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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.Find out more about financial support.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Economy and Society.

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Additional Details

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