MSc Political Science (Political Science and Political Economy)
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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The MSc Political Science is a multidisciplinary programme combining subject-specific study and rigorous methodological training.The Political Science and Political Economy stream provides a sound professional training in formal political science and in quantitative-oriented approaches to political economy. You will acquire the knowledge and techniques to analyse political processes, institutional design and public policy making in liberal e stream offers courses in political economy, ...Read more

The MSc Political Science is a multidisciplinary programme combining subject-specific study and rigorous methodological training.

The Political Science and Political Economy stream provides a sound professional training in formal political science and in quantitative-oriented approaches to political economy. You will acquire the knowledge and techniques to analyse political processes, institutional design and public policy making in liberal e stream offers courses in political economy, elections, legislature, executive governments, public policy, development, and international political economy within the framework of a political science-oriented programme.

This programme will be a good preparation for a career in international organisations, government, public policy, political consultancy, security agencies, finance, the media and NGOs, as well as providing an excellent foundation for further research including PhD programmes.

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This programme is an excellent preparation for further research work or for a career in education, public administration or the private sector. It will also equip you with the skills needed to pursue a PhD or conduct research in quantitative political science.

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Upper second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in any discipline.

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£27,480 per year

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
London School of Economics and Political Science London England WC2A 2AE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Holborn  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Blackfriars  0.4 miles away
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