Program Overview
The Empires 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 Empires 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 Empires programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Empire, Colonialism and Globalization
- The Napoleonic Empire: The Making of Modern Europe?
- Anglo-American Relations from World War to Cold War
- From Cold Warriors to Peacemakers: the End of the Cold War Era, 1979-1999
- The Rise and Fall of Communism in Europe 1917-1990 (n/a 16/17)
- Race, Violence and Colonial Rule in Africa
- War Cultures, 1890-1945
- The Emergence of Modern Iran: State, Society and Diplomacy (n/a 16/17)
- Islam, State and Rebellion in the Indonesian Archipelago (n/a 16/17)
- The Cold War in Latin America
- The Ottoman Empire and its Legacy, 1299-1950
- Ideologies and Political Thought in Germany in the Era of Extremes (1914-1990)
- East Asia in the Age of Imperialism, 1839-1945
- The Origins of the Cold War, 1917-1962
- Maps, History and Power: The Spaces and Cultures of the Past
- European Empires and Global Conflict, 1935-1948
- China and the External World, 1711-1839
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 Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour 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).
Minimum entry requirement: 2:1 degree or equivalent in any discipline\xc2\xa0
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