MSc Political Economy of Late Development
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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Drawing in the research expertise and practical experience of the Department of Economic History and the Department of International Development, this joint programme provides you with a unique opportunity to combine the study of the processes, policy and practice of contemporary development with the study of long-run global processes of growth and divergence.How societies overcome poverty to create healthy, wealthy and sustainable societies - and why some persistently fail to achieve this - ...Read more

Drawing in the research expertise and practical experience of the Department of Economic History and the Department of International Development, this joint programme provides you with a unique opportunity to combine the study of the processes, policy and practice of contemporary development with the study of long-run global processes of growth and divergence.

How societies overcome poverty to create healthy, wealthy and sustainable societies - and why some persistently fail to achieve this - are common questions in Development Studies and Economic History. By combining courses from both fields, you will pursue a high quality programme that combines the in-depth analysis of longer-run historical patterns of growth, explorations of concrete development problems - and policy responses to them, and 'regional' courses that draw on theory and empirical evidence to appraise long and short-run development processes and outcomes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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LSE is internationally recognised for its teaching and research and therefore employs a rich variety of teaching staff with a range of experience and status. Courses may be taught by individual members of faculty, such as lecturers, senior lecturers, readers, associate professors and professors.

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The programme is primarily intended for students planning a career in development work, and provides a good foundation for social science research in development.

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Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science or humanities.

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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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