MSc Political Science (Political Science and Political Economy)

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

The MSc Political Science is a wide-ranging 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'l acquire the knowledge and techniques to analyse political processes, institutional design and public policy making in liberal democracies. The 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.Graduate destinations: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.