Program Overview
The European Political Economy 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 European Political Economy 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 15,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,888 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Political Economy programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- European Political Economy
- Concepts in Political Economy*
- Dissertation
- European Models of Capitalism*
- Patterns of Economic Integration in Europe: Institutions and Politics of EMU*
- The Political Economy of Transition and EU Accession in Central and Eastern Europe*
- The Political Economy of European Welfare States*
- The Economics of European Social Policy*
- Interest Representation and Economic Policy-Making in Europe*
- Welfare Analysis and Measurement
- European Union Law and Government*
- Policy-Making in the European Union*
- Europeanisation: the Comparative Politics of Domestic Change*
- Law and Governance of the Single European Market
- Political and Fiscal Integration and Disintegration in EU Member States*
- Justice, Liberty and Security in the European Union*
- Economic and Social Policy in Mediterranean Europe*
- Politics of Social Policy: Welfare and Work in Comparative Perspective*
- The Idea of Europe*
- Europe Beyond Modernity*
- Minorities and Migration in Europe*
- Public Policy Responses to International Migration*
- The Philosophy of Europe*
- Democracy, Ideology and the European State*
- Greece and the European Union*
- Greece and South East Europe: Government, Economy and Foreign Policy*
- The Political Economy of Southeast Europe*
- Turkey: Political Economy and European Integration*
- Economic History of Southeastern Europe and the Middle East, 1820-1970*
- The West: Identitiy and Interests*
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
English requirement:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 627 in the paper test or 107 in the internet based test
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 7.0
Applicants for the MSc European Political Economy should have a good upper second or first class degree, or a GPA of 3.5 or better in any of the social sciences, including contemporary history and international relations.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,888 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,888 (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 23 April 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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