Dr. Patrick Mcgovern

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrick McGovern is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Oxford, and Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from University College Dublin in Industrial Relations and Sociology respectively. His research interests focus on sociology of work, employment relations, international migration, and social inequality. He has served on editorial boards for notable journals in his field, including the British Journal of Industrial Relations and the British Journal of Sociology of Work. McGovern's long-running research project examines qualitative case studies in employment relations, contributing to discussions regarding the future of industrial relations studies. His work highlights the trends in labor market protectionism in Europe and analyzes legislative changes affecting immigration control and labor markets across several countries, such as Austria and Germany. He is currently part of the Economic Sociology research cluster and is actively engaged in research investigating the media's influence on perceptions of economic inequality, particularly in regard to executive compensation.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.