European and International Politics and Policy

Entry requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent, preferably in a social science subject.

Months of entry

September

Course content

About the MSc programme

If you're looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of European politics and policy-making in an international context, our program is the perfect fit for you.

Our curriculum offers a critical and multidisciplinary analysis of current governance issues at the domestic, European/EU, and international levels, covering a wide variety of topics. You will also have the opportunity to draw on the expertise of the largest number of academic experts in European government, politics, and public policy found anywhere in the world.

In addition to gaining advanced knowledge of European and International policy-making, you will acquire thorough training in research skills. The programme also offers courses furthering professional skills development for careers within governmental organisations at the national or international level, in the private sector, or in non-governmental organisations.

Join us and become part of a dynamic community of scholars, thinkers, and innovators who are shaping the future of European politics and policy-making.

European Institute

The European Institute is one of the largest, if not the largest, centres for the study of European anywhere in the world.

The European Institute’s core work centres around three key areas: research, teaching and learning, and public events.

The work of the EI's faculty, research staff, and our highly active doctoral community focuses on our four key research themes: Political Economy, Politics & Policy, Culture & Society, and Migration.

One of the hallmarks of the European Institute is our strong external profile. We host dozens of events a year, with an outstanding cast list of high-level speakers from politics, public administration and EU institutions, including presidents, prime ministers, foreign ministers, finance ministers, distinguished scholars and influential commentators.

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students.

Fees and funding

Fees

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

Funding

The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the Graduate Support Scheme, Master's Awards, and Anniversary Scholarships.

Selection for any funding opportunity is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline.

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.

LSE is delighted to offer The European Institute Postgraduate Scholarship for the academic year 2024/25 for this programme. The scholarship is available to all Home fee status students residing in the UK, preferably with knowledge of French, German, or another official European language. Deadline: 25 April 2024.

Find out more about financial support.