Overview

The Financial History programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science will allow students from various academic backgrounds (history, finance, economics or any related discipline) to acquire a deep understanding of the functioning of capital markets and of the conduct of monetary affairs through a historical approach. It will train you, through the study of financial history, to think critically and deeply about monetary and financial problems.

In the last decade, the field of financial history has experienced considerable growth globally. Fifteen years of financial turmoil have led to a revival of questions and debates about money and finance and stakeholders as well as have realised how a deeper knowledge of financial history can help to better inform and guide the current policy debate.

Career opportunities:

Top 5 sectors students work in:

Information, Digital Technology and Data

Financial and Professional Services

Education, Teaching and Research

Accounting and Auditing

Consultancy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Global Finance

History of Financial Markets

Quantitative Analysis in Economic History

International Finance

Financial Markets

Global Financial Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions. However, please note the funding deadlines.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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70

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science.
Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet the minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32500 GBP / year

≈ 32500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

28900 GBP / year

≈ 28900 GBP / year

Additional Details

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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