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Tuition GBP 15,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,272 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 23 April 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The History of International Relations at London School of Economics and Political Science is a MA 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 History of International Relations 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 15,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,272 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, London, China

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the History of International Relations 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. HY400 Crisis Decision-Making in War and Peace, 1914-2003
  2. HY411 European Integration in the Twentieth Century
  3. HY422 Presidents, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy: from Roosevelt to Reagan, 1933-1989
  4. HY424 The Napoleonic Empire: The Making of Modern Europe?
  5. HY426 The European Enlightenment, c 1680-1799
  6. HY429 Anglo-American Relations from World War to Cold War, 1939-1991
  7. HY432 From Cold Warriors to Peacemakers: the End of the Cold War Era, 1979-1999
  8. HY434 The Rise and Fall of Communism in Europe 1917-1990
  9. HY435 Political Islam: From Ibn Taymiyya to Osama Bin Laden
  10. HY436 Race, Violence and Colonial Rule in Africa
  11. HY438 Western Intellectuals and the Challenge of Totalitarianism (n/a 14/15)
  12. HY439 War Cultures, 1890-1945
  13. HY440 The Emergence of Modern Iran: State, Society and Diplomacy
  14. HY441 Islam, State and Rebellion in the Indonesian Archipelago
  15. HY442 Secret Intelligence in the 20th Century
  16. HY444 The Cold War in Latin America
  17. HY461 East Asia in the Age of Imperialism, 1839-1945 (n/a 14/15)
  18. HY463 The Origins of the Cold War, 1917-1962
  19. HY465 The International History of the Balkans since 1939: State Projects, Wars, and Social Conflict
  20. HY469 Maps, History and Power: The Spaces and Cultures of the Past
  21. HY470
  22. EH451 Latin American Development: political economy of growth (H) (n/a 14/15)
  23. EH452 Latin American Development and Economic History (H)
  24. EU426 The West: Identity and Interests (H) (n/a 14/15)
  25. EU475 Muslims in Europe (H)
  26. EU476 Turkey and Europe (H)
  27. IR439 Diplomacy (H)
  28. HY499 Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

We will consider applicants with good first degrees in any discipline and a commitment to the field covered by the MA/MSc.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,272 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 15,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,272 (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

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 23 April 2026
  • Start Date 23 April 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months