Program Overview
The Human Geography (Research) at London School of Economics and Political Science is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Human Geography (Research) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,008 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Geography (Research) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Debates in Human Geography Seminar
- Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Doing Ethnography
- Qualitative Research With Non-Traditional Data
- Special Topics in Qualitative Research: Introspection-based Methods in Social Research
- Gender, Globalisation and Development: An Introduction
- Globalisation, Gender and Development: Theorising Policy and Practice
- Globalisation and Regional Development
- Local Capacity and Economic Development Policy
- Cities, People and Poverty in the South
- Urban Ethnography
- Cities and Social Change in East-Asia
- Cities, Politics and Citizenship
- Planning for Sustainable Cities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Documents Required:
- Application form
- Application assessment fee
- Two academic references\xc2\xa0
- Transcripts/mark sheets and proof of existing qualifications
- Personal statement
- CV
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test and Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,008 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,008 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London School of Economics and Political Science directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics and Political Science
London, United Kingdom
The London School of Economics and Political Science, commonly known as the London School of Economics (LSE), is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 23 April 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-21
- Language English
- Duration 12 months