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Tuition GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 23 April 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Comparative Politics 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 Comparative Politics 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, China

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Comparative Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Comparative Politics
  2. Dissertation
  3. Comparative Democratization in a Global Age
  4. Democracy in East and South Asia
  5. Globalisation and Democracy
  6. Democracy and Development in Latin America
  7. Democratization and its Discontents in Southeast Asia
  8. Capitalism and Democracy
  9. Citizen Representation and Democracy in the European Union

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum entry requirement: 2:1 in any discipline with a considered interest in the area covered by the MSc

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,112 (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

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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...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 23 April 2026
  • Start Date 2017-09-21
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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