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Which uni for masters in IR or IPE?

is3370

LSE MSc in Theory and History of International Relations (unconditional) :smile:

MSc in International Relations (rejected) :mad:

Warwick MA International Political Economy (unconditional) :smile:

Bristol MSc International Relations (unconditional) :smile:

Nottingham MA International Relations (unconditional) :smile:

SOAS MSc Political Economy of Development (unconditional) :smile:

Which uni will be the best pick for futher academic career.. hopefully IR (or IPE) PhD at one of top US unis or Oxford ?

BTW, LSE is too expesive for overseas students w/o enough funding.. like myself :frown:

Reply 1

Chengora

Wow, tough choices. I would lean (in order) towards LSE, SOAS, then Nottingham. LSE and SOAS because I think they're pretty well known in academic IR circles in the U.S., LSE over SOAS because it's just a bit better reputation and overall experience-wise, at least according to my arbitrary standards. More importantly, there's not too much difference between THIR, HIR, and IR, and any of them will give you a stronger IR focus than the SOAS course. Now, if you want to do IPE, well, you'll have to start considering the THIR courses and whether you can pull out enough of a concentration in IPE to overcome the SOAS program's focus on the subject. I think it's likely, but I don't know enough about THIR. And finally Nottingham just because I've heard good things about it, but again, unknowledgeable opinion and all that.

BTW, LSE is too expesive for overseas students w/o enough funding.. like myself

True, but imagine going to the U.S. for a similar degree. $25k versus $60k+.

Reply 2

The Little Mermaid

Chengora

True, but imagine going to the U.S. for a similar degree. $25k versus $60k+.

And a full year less!

Reply 3

shady lane

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LSE would be top of the list for me.

SOAS has a good reputation in academic circles in the US, and you'd have access to the LSE library as a University of London student, which is a big plus as well. Oh, and also the Senate House Library. London is a good place to be a postgraduate in my experience so far.

Reply 4

Arash

LSE, even though it's even better for a policy career than an academic career.

Reply 5

Socrates

17

SOAS. Its cheaper in comparison to LSE, and pretty high standards as well.

Not that I'm biased. :wink:

Reply 6

is3370

OP

Arash

LSE, even though it's even better for a policy career than an academic career.

How about Warwick for an academic career in IR? I've heard Warwick's curriculum in political science has decent reputation in UK.

Reply 7

is3370

OP

Chengora

Wow, tough choices. I would lean (in order) towards LSE, SOAS, then Nottingham. LSE and SOAS because I think they're pretty well known in academic IR circles in the U.S., LSE over SOAS because it's just a bit better reputation and overall experience-wise, at least according to my arbitrary standards. More importantly, there's not too much difference between THIR, HIR, and IR, and any of them will give you a stronger IR focus than the SOAS course. Now, if you want to do IPE, well, you'll have to start considering the THIR courses and whether you can pull out enough of a concentration in IPE to overcome the SOAS program's focus on the subject. I think it's likely, but I don't know enough about THIR. And finally Nottingham just because I've heard good things about it, but again, unknowledgeable opinion and all that.

True, but imagine going to the U.S. for a similar degree. $25k versus $60k+.

Agree. That's why I did not apply for US master's degrees, but I put US PhD degrees over UK's because US Phd courses offer relatively more and various funds to overseas ppl.

Reply 8

Arash

is3370

How about Warwick for an academic career in IR? I've heard Warwick's curriculum in political science has decent reputation in UK.

Warwick's reputation is clearly stronger in the UK than it is abroad. You should have that in mind since you want to apply to one of the top US unis for your PhD. I can't tell you how good Warwick is for an academic career in IR but it certainly isn't as good as Aberystwyth or LSE. I think that you should of at least applied to Aberystwyth since you're aiming for an academic career and it's cheaper than LSE.

Reply 9

is3370

OP

Arash

Warwick's reputation is clearly stronger in the UK than it is abroad. You should have that in mind since you want to apply to one of the top US unis for your PhD. I can't tell you how good Warwick is for an academic career in IR but it certainly isn't as good as Aberystwyth or LSE. I think that you should of at least applied to Aberystwyth since you're aiming for an academic career and it's cheaper than LSE.

Aberystwyth.. Im fully aware of how good Aberystwyth is in the field of IR but I did not apply to Aberystwyth because I have my wife who has been studying near by London. Moreover.. unfortunately.. in my home country only a small number of ppl working in the filed of political science is aware of Aberystwyth. Id better search for alternative sources to fund my postgrad study in London. Thanks a lot Arash! :smile:

Reply 10

Arash

No problem.

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