Our programmes

Explore the programmes of study in the Department of International Relations

We run a 3-year undergraduate programme, five MSc programmes, a research programme for MPhil/PhD students, plus General Course, Summer School, Executive courses and online certificate courses.

We are also involved in some joint degrees which are administered by other LSE Departments.

See the links below to find out more about our programmes and how to apply

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Our taught programmes

BSc International Relations

Examine the critical role played by international relations in politics, economics and society. Discover how you can make a difference as a global changemaker.

Undergraduate

Houghton Street, London

MSc International Relations

Study a broad range of international issues focusing on different parts of the world.

Graduate (Taught)

Houghton Street, London

MSc International Relations (Research)

The MSc International Relations (Research) is an advanced, theory-focused programme for those intending to pursue a research degree or academic career.

Graduate (Taught)

Houghton Street, London

MSc International Political Economy

The MSc International Political Economy offers a multidisciplinary view of global economic and power relations essential to understanding a globalised world.

Graduate (Taught)

Houghton Street, London

MSc International Political Economy (Research)

The programme offers a multidisciplinary view on global economic and power relations, crucial for understanding an increasingly globalised world.

Graduate (Taught)

Houghton Street, London

LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in Affaires Internationales

Spend your first year in Paris and the second in London, studying international affairs and international relations or international political economy.

Graduate (Taught)

Paris, Houghton Street, London

Our research programmes

MPhil/PhD International Relations

Study at a world-leading department for international relations, analysing foreign policy, nationalism, international environmental politics and war studies.

Graduate (Research)

Houghton Street, London

Visiting Research Student in International Relations

Spend up to a year at LSE as a Visiting Research Student, engaging in research, accessing resources, and collaborating with leading academics.

Graduate (VRS)

Houghton Street, London

Joint programmes with other departments

BSc International Relations and History

Explore the political, economic and social factors that have shaped international relations. Gain skills for careers in policy, journalism or research.

Undergraduate

Houghton Street, London

BSc Politics and International Relations

Examine the political forces that are fuelling rapid change across our world today and the complex relationships between different nations.

Undergraduate

Houghton Street, London

BSc International Relations and Chinese

Develop your knowledge of international relations and China as a global power. Become proficient in Mandarin and study abroad at Fudan University, Shanghai.

Undergraduate

Houghton Street, London

MSc History of International Relations

Develop your skills and knowledge of global history in a globally-renowned department and advance your career prospects across a wide-range of sectors.

Graduate (Taught)

Houghton Street, London

MSc Political Science (Global Politics)

Gain an in-depth analysis of globalisation, global governance and global politics.

Graduate (Taught)

Houghton Street, London

LSE-PKU Double Degree in MSc International Affairs

Jointly organised by LSE and Peking University, this degree offers you the chance to study international relations in China, Asia Pacific and global history.

Graduate (Taught)

Beijing, Houghton Street, London