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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,888 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,272 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, London, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History of International Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- HY400 Crisis Decision-Making in War and Peace, 1914-2003
- HY411 European Integration in the Twentieth Century
- HY422 Presidents, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy: from Roosevelt to Reagan, 1933-1989
- HY424 The Napoleonic Empire: The Making of Modern Europe?
- HY426 The European Enlightenment, c 1680-1799
- HY429 Anglo-American Relations from World War to Cold War, 1939-1991
- HY432 From Cold Warriors to Peacemakers: the End of the Cold War Era, 1979-1999
- HY434 The Rise and Fall of Communism in Europe 1917-1990
- HY435 Political Islam: From Ibn Taymiyya to Osama Bin Laden
- HY436 Race, Violence and Colonial Rule in Africa
- HY438 Western Intellectuals and the Challenge of Totalitarianism (n/a 14/15)
- HY439 War Cultures, 1890-1945
- HY440 The Emergence of Modern Iran: State, Society and Diplomacy
- HY441 Islam, State and Rebellion in the Indonesian Archipelago
- HY442 Secret Intelligence in the 20th Century
- HY444 The Cold War in Latin America
- HY461 East Asia in the Age of Imperialism, 1839-1945 (n/a 14/15)
- HY463 The Origins of the Cold War, 1917-1962
- HY465 The International History of the Balkans since 1939: State Projects, Wars, and Social Conflict
- HY469 Maps, History and Power: The Spaces and Cultures of the Past
- HY470
- EH451 Latin American Development: political economy of growth (H) (n/a 14/15)
- EH452 Latin American Development and Economic History (H)
- EU426 The West: Identity and Interests (H) (n/a 14/15)
- EU475 Muslims in Europe (H)
- EU476 Turkey and Europe (H)
- IR439 Diplomacy (H)
- 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
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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