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London School of Economics and Political Science

MPhil/PhD Economic History

Independent preparation guide for MPhil/PhD Economic History at LSE. Use it to check official requirements, compare applicant fit, and plan writing and interview preparation.

Official Information Summary

London School of Economics and Political Science lists this as a MPhil/PhD programme in Department of Economic History. Verify requirements, funding and English language details on the official page before drafting.

School / department

Department of Economic History

Degree type

MPhil/PhD

Study level

doctoral

Study mode

/ Programme availability

Availability

active

Application cycle

28 September 2026

Official page

Application deadlines

27 May 2026. However, please note the funding deadlines

Locations

tour video

GRE / GMAT

if, A. (2006) Institutions and the Path to the Modern Economy: Lessons from Medieval Trade (Political Economy of Institutions and Decisions). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Statement requirements

of academic purpose

Applicant Fit Preparation

G5Admissions treats this as preparation analysis for Humanities / Classics, not an official admissions judgement.

Suitable applicant backgrounds

- Humanities, classics, language, philosophy, history, theology, or text-based research backgrounds

Relevant evidence signals

- research preparation and supervisor/topic fit should be evidenced

Common risk areas

- research pathway requires topic, methods and supervision fit

Useful preparation angles

- Use for research-oriented applicants with a clear topic and methods fit.

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