LSE-Leipzig Double Degree in Global Studies and Economic History
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
Two-year programme. Students take the first year at The University of Leipzig, and the second year at the LSE as follows.
MSc in Global Economic History
Programme Code: TMGLHY4
Department: Economic History
For students starting this programme of study in 2024/25
Full-year programme. Students must take compulsory courses to the value of 2 units, optional courses to the value of one unit, and a full-unit dissertation (EH499).
Please note that places are limited on some optional courses. Admission onto any particular course is not guaranteed and may be subject to timetabling constraints and/or students meeting specific prerequisite requirements.
Paper 1 |
Courses to the value of 1.0 unit(s) from the following: | |
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EH482 The Origins of the World Economy: Europe and Asia, 1000-1800 (1.0) or | |
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EH483 The Development and Integration of the World Economy in the 19th and 20th Centuries (1.0) | |
Paper 2 |
Courses to the value of 1.0 unit(s) from the following: | |
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EH482 The Origins of the World Economy: Europe and Asia, 1000-1800 (1.0) | |
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EH483 The Development and Integration of the World Economy in the 19th and 20th Centuries (1.0) | |
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OR any HY400-level course(s), subject to availability, timetabling and the approval of the programme director. | |
Paper 3 |
Courses to the value of 1.0 unit(s) from the following: | |
Paper 4 |
EH499 Research Dissertation (1.0) | |
Options List
EH402 Quantitative Analysis in Economic History I (0.5) | |
EH404 India and the World Economy (0.5) | |
EH409 Chinese Economic History: Culture, Institutions and Economic Growth (0.5) # | |
EH413 African Economic Development in Historical Perspective (0.5) (not available 2024/25) | |
EH421 Economic History of Colonialism (0.5) | |
EH426W Quantitative Analysis in Economic History II (0.5) # (not available 2024/25) | |
EH427 Topics in Quantitative Analysis in Economic History (0.5) # | |
EH429 History of Economics: Ideas, Policy and Performativity (0.5) | |
EH430 Monetary and Financial History (1.0) # (not available 2024/25) | |
EH431 Women in Economic History (0.5) | |
EH432 Economic History and Geography: Advanced Topics and Methods (0.5) # (not available 2024/25) | |
EH436 Economic History of the Early Modern New World (The Americas) (0.5) (not available 2024/25) | |
EH442 Labour Markets in Historical Perspective (0.5) | |
EH443 The History of Premodern Money (0.5) | |
EH444 Population Dynamics and Economic Growth: A Historical Perspective (0.5) # | |
EH446 Economic Development of East and Southeast Asia (1.0) # (not available 2024/25) | |
EH448 Craft, Human Capital and Innovation in Europe, 1400-1800 (0.5) | |
EH452 Latin American Development and Economic History (0.5) (not available 2024/25) | |
EH463 The Long-Run Analysis of Firms and Industries (0.5) | |
EH482 The Origins of the World Economy: Europe and Asia, 1000-1800 (1.0) | |
EH483 The Development and Integration of the World Economy in the 19th and 20th Centuries (1.0) | |
Prerequisite Requirements and Mutually Exclusive Options
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
Note for prospective students:
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