The programme is suitable for graduates of any discipline
who, for professional or personal reasons, wish to secure
a stand-alone qualification in international relations. It
is also ideal for those who wish to undertake postgraduate
work and whose first degree is in an unrelated field.
Programme aims
To provide a thorough grounding in the principles of
international relations while developing critical skills
for a wide range of real world professional situations.
Programme structure
To complete the programme you must pass four full units
(or the equivalent).
Prestige
Developed by academics at the London School of Economics
and Political Science (LSE), regarded as an international
centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social
sciences.
Flexible study at a reasonable cost
You
have between 1-5 years to complete the programme.
The total fee payable to the University is £1,233 if
you complete in the minimum study period.
Study materials
The study materials that
we send you include:
Strategies for success – an
academic advice and study skills handbook
containing information about study
techniques, planning your studies, making
the best use of resources and preparing for
examinations.
Student
handbook.
Subject guides
(offering advice on how to use textbooks).
Past exam
papers and Examiners' reports - these
resources are updated annually and are
available to download.
Regulations.
Study support and online resources
You can either study independently at a pace that suits
you, or enrol for additional classes at a local
institution (either full time or part time) and benefit
from the more formalized support this provides.
LSE arranges a Study
weekend in February each year. This consists of
short courses designed to help you with examination
preparation and technique. You will also have the
opportunity to discuss your studies with subject
specialists.
LSE also runs a
Summer School each year, usually from July to
mid-August, to which all students are welcome.
Online resources including news items,
Examiners' reports and past exam papers, student
handbooks, Regulations and reading lists.
Online Library giving access to
Justis.com, JSTOR, ABI/INFORM, Academic Search Premier and
Business Source Premier.
Summary of key dates
Application
deadline
17 September (non-EU)
17 October (EU) in the year before you
intend to sit your first examinations
