Political Sociology MSc
The London School of Economics and Political Science
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Political sociology is a subject with a long and distinguished history and a thriving contemporary debate. The MSc Political Sociology is designed to look beneath the day-to-day controversies of politics in order to explore the underlying forces that either promote or retard political and social change.
The programme will provide you with the analytical tools and the empirical knowledge to understand some of the fundamental forces that have shaped, and are shaping, the world in which we live. It combines a strong core course that explores classic empirical and historical puzzles about the relationship between politics and society, with the flexibility to develop individual interests in a wide range of different areas. It will give you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of politics and society, and to build up special expertise in particular areas.
It will also give you the opportunity to develop your capacity for rigorous oral and written argument. Seminar discussion and essay writing will foster a critical approach that will encourage you to re-evaluate commonly accepted ideas, to consider alternative explanations for important social and political developments, and to support your own conclusions with carefully deployed evidence.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Visit the website for full details
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of The London School of Economics and Political Science in top UK and global rankings.
See all 35 university rankings of The London School of Economics and Political Science
About The London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics (LSE) is a Russell Group university, and is one of the member institutions of the University of London. Situated in the Westminster area of Central London, LSE is home to a diverse student body that comes from around the country and overseas to be a part of the experience.
Student composition of The London School of Economics and Political Science
-
Total number of students enrolled at The London School of Economics and Political Science by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5500
- postgraduates:
- 6695
- Total:
- 12195
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
International Relations and Sociology MA (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 86% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | 204 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology and Psychology MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 71% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £26500 | 187 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Social Policy and Sociology MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 66% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £26500 | 197 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Economics and Sociology MA (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 86% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | 172 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 yrs) MA (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 86% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | 185 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Anthropology and Sociology MA (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 86% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | 176 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology and Social Anthropology MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 66% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £26500 | 178 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology MA (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 82% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | 173 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
French and Sociology MA (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 86% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | 181 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Business Management and Sociology MA (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 86% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | 176 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |