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London School of Economics and Political Science

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L9ZM

Campuses

Houghton Street

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Sep-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,400 / year

Next Intake 28-Sep-2026

Social Research Methods,MPhil

About

Overview

Introduction

Introduction

Through this programme, you'll expand your expertise and creativity in developing and applying rigorous social research methodologies. By doing so, you'll contribute to tackling important intellectual and social problems in your substantive area of interest.

Throughout your studies, you’ll benefit from our interdisciplinary expertise in areas such as political science, statistics, sociology, social psychology, anthropology and criminology.

Alongside your research, you’ll have the chance to complete training in research design, computational, quantitative and qualitative methods. You’ll begin your studies on the MPhil and move on to the PhD (subject to certain requirements).

We support both qualitative and quantitative research, as well as novel combinations of the two approaches.

We encourage you to apply if you want to work on a research project that applies established methodological approaches rigorously in new contexts, and/or that contributes to methodological developments.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Graduate entry requirements for applicants from Saudi Arabia Taught master's programmes To be considered for admission to a taught master's programme (upper second class equivalent), we would normally require a bachelor's degree after at least four years of study with grades of 80 per cent, 3.3/4, 4.0/5, or an overall B, if awarded since 2004. If awarded prior to 2004, we require the master's with similar grades. To be considered for admission to a taught master's programme (first-class equivalent), we would normally require a bachelor's degree after at least four years of study with grades of 90 per cent, 3.75/4, 4.7/5, A or very good, if awarded since 2004. If awarded prior to 2004, we require the master's with similar grades. Research programmes (MPhil/MRes/PhD) To be considered for admission to a research programme, we would normally require a master’s degree if awarded after 2004 and expect grades of 85 per cent.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

The English language requirement for this programme is Research. Read more about our English language requirements.

Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you an offer of a place.

However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out from other students.

Career

From CV workshops through to careers fairs, LSE offers lots of information and support to help you make that all-important step from education into work.

Many of the UK’s top employers give careers presentations at the School during the year and there are numerous workshops covering topics such as job hunting, managing interviews, writing a cover letter and using LinkedIn.

See LSE Careers for further details.

Fee Information

At LSE, your tuition fees, and eligibility for any financial support, will depend on whether you’re classified as a home or overseas student (known as your fee status). We assess your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department for Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,400

Application Fee

GBP