MSc European and International Public Policy

This programme studies European politics and policy-making in an international context. It offers a critical and multidisciplinary analysis of current governance issues at the domestic, European/EU and international levels. The programme covers a wide array of topics offered through the choice of more than 40 courses, and you will have the opportunity to draw on the expertise of the largest number of academic experts in European government, politics and public policy to be found anywhere in the world.

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

Teaching methods

LSE is internationally recognised for its teaching and research and therefore employs a rich variety of teaching staff with a range of experience and status. Courses may be taught by individual members of faculty, such as lecturers, senior lecturers, readers, associate professors and professors. Many departments now also employ guest teachers and visiting members of staff, LSE teaching fellows and graduate teaching assistants who are usually doctoral research students and in the majority of cases, teach on undergraduate courses only.

Assessment

All taught courses are required to include formative coursework which is unassessed. It is designed to help prepare you for summative assessment which counts towards the course mark and to the degree award. LSE uses a range of formative assessment, such as essays, problem sets, case studies, reports, quizzes, mock exams and many others. Summative assessment may be conducted during the course or by final examination at the end of the course.

Careers

The programme is ideal for those considering a career that deals with European and global issues. The programme is an excellent preparation for further research work. Former graduates pursue successful careers in EU institutions, national governments, business, politics, academia, journalism and non-governmental organisations. LSE maintains excellent links with leading centres for the academic study of contemporary Europe and with the EU and national institutions.

Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and the Careers Service has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search.