MSc International Relations
London School of Economics and Political Science, London
Overview
Twelve-month master's in international politics, combining core study of international relations theory and research design with optional courses and a 10,000-word dissertation.
Highlights
- Core Theories and Debates
- Global Applications
- Research Design for International Relations
- 10,000-word dissertation
Entry requirements
- Academic
- Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in politics, history, international relations or a similar discipline.
- English language
- Higher level: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 7.0 in reading and 6.5 in listening, writing and speaking; TOEFL iBT 100 overall with 25 reading, 22 listening, 24 writing, 22 speaking (updated scale: 5.5 overall, 5 reading, listening and writing, 4.5 speaking); PTE Academic, in person only, 70 overall with 70 reading and 62 in the other components.
- Applicants from Pakistan
- LSE's Pakistan page publishes no graduate equivalence for Pakistani degrees. LSE's general guidance for non-UK degrees is normally at least 70 per cent of final-year marks, or a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4. Source
Careers
The course page lists government, public sector and policy, international organisations and financial services among graduate destinations.
Working after you graduate
Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.
Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.
Scholarships for this course
- Chevening ScholarshipsTuition fees, monthly living stipend, economy return flight, arrival and departure allowances and visa application cost
- Commonwealth Master's ScholarshipsFull tuition fees, return airfare, monthly stipend of GBP 1,712 (GBP 2,000 in the London area) and a study travel grant
- Graduate Support SchemeGBP 5,000 to GBP 20,000, depending on financial need (2026 entry terms)