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London School of Economics and Political Science

MSc Economic History (Research)

Independent preparation guide for MSc Economic History (Research) 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 MSc 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

MSc

Study level

postgraduate

Study mode

/ Programme availability

Availability

active

Application cycle

28 September 2026

Official page

Application deadlines

None – rolling admissions. 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

- not a general high-recall recommendation candidate without stronger applicant fit

Useful preparation angles

- Keep as classified official catalogue row; do not promote without stronger profile-specific fit.

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