Overview

This is a wide-ranging academic programme which combines global economic history, international studies, area studies, and social science approaches to the study of globalisation processes. You will spend one of the two years of the programme at one of the partner institutes. Students attending LSE follow the MSc Global Economic History (Erasmus Mundus).

Courses consider the origin and outcomes of distinct patterns of economic growth in various times and parts of the world. The Global Studies and Economic History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science also seeks to explain the rise in international economic inequality since the nineteenth century, why the economic growth impulse in modern times was strong in some world regions and weaker in others, and why large parts of the world are still trapped in poverty, stagnation and instability.

Careers

Global Studies provides essential training for those who wish to develop professional research expertise in global history. Graduates of the programme have gone on to study for a PhD, into jobs in international economic agencies and development, and into journalism, economic consultancy and management and administration in the public and private sectors.

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

Financial service activities
Management consultancy activities
Public administration and defence
Computer programming and consultancy
Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Analysis of Economic Change

Quantitative Analysis in Economic History

The Origins of the World Economy: Europe and Asia, 1000-1800

The Development and Integration of the World Economy in the 19th and 20th centuries

Concepts in Political Economy
Global Political Economy of Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History European Studies Political Science View 32 other Masters in European Studies in United Kingdom

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science or humanities. Excellent written and oral command of English and at least basic German knowledge.
Competition for places on the programme is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

Tuition Fees

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30400 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

19300 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.Find out more about financial support.

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