Apply to the MSc History of International Relations at LSE – funding opportunities available

Become part of LSE! Join the Department of International History, world renowned in its field, offering a unique perspective on the history of relations between states, peoples and cultures.

Discover the unique MSc History of International Relations programme and develop your skills and knowledge of global history in a globally-renowned department and advance your career prospects across a wide-range of sectors.

You'll benefit from:

1.     Strong theoretical foundation: enhance your understanding of the forces that have shaped the world to date. Develop your intellectual skills and knowledge of global history, advancing your career prospects across a wide-range of sectors, and develop your analytical skills and ability to critically assess dynamics, events and individuals that have shaped the modern world.

2.      Advanced research skills: hone your research and writing skill-set, by compiling a detailed, research-based dissertation, supervised by an expert in your area of choice.

3.      Diverse course options: take relevant courses offered by other world leading LSE departments, enabling you to further widen your intellectual skills, challenge your perspective and to engage with some of today’s complex issues being tackled head on.

Graduate destinations

LSE History graduates find employment in almost any job sector due to the wide range of transferable skills developed during their studies. Students with a degree in International History have many skills that are in high demand today.

LSE history students continue to have one of the best rates of employability and earnings after graduation in the UK. The Complete University Guide 2020 places History at LSE 6th overall for job prospects. Guardian's University 2021 League Tables placed History at LSE in 2nd place for percentage of graduates who find graduate-level jobs, or are in further study at professional or HE level, within fifteen months of graduation.

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Scholarships and other funding

LSE recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your hometown or country. We make available million of pounds annually in financial aid for our students with both Home and Overseas fee status through a wide variety of scholarships, such as the Graduate Support Scheme, Master’s Awards and Anniversary Scholarships. Around one quarter of our graduate students receive financial support from the School.

At master’s level, the value of support given by LSE ranges in value from 10 per cent of the tuition fee to a full fees and maintenance award.

LSE has been named University of the Year and ranked 1st in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. LSE is ranked 3rd in Europe and 6th in the world for Social Sciences and Management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

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