LSE-Columbia Double Degree in European Politics, Conflict and Culture

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London School of Economics and Political Science

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L2UE

Campuses

Houghton Street

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 32,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

LSE-Columbia Double Degree in European Politics, Conflict and Culture

About

Introduction

The MSc in Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe from LSE and the MA in European History, Politics, and Society from Columbia jointly offer the European Politics, Conflict and Culture programme to students.

This double degree programme delves into the origin and dynamics of modern European politics, economies, societies, and cultures, and examines their role in shaping conflicts in the global context. As an MSc student, you'll study how globalisation shapes Europe as a political and cultural space and explore its role as a global actor.

The programme offers a vast array of courses in the social sciences and humanities, hosted by the European Institutes of the LSE and Columbia University.

You'll develop your research, policy analysis, writing, and presentation skills, using methods from political science, international relations, history, sociology, philosophy and economics. You'll have access to mentorship from experienced faculty in the UK and the US.

Preliminary readings

The following reading list indicates the range of literature you will encounter on the programme. You're encouraged to read some of them before you arrive.

B Anderson Imagined Communities: reflections on the origin & spread of nationalism (Verso, 2016)
Z Bauman Wasted Lives: modernity & its outcasts (Wiley, 2003)
L Colley The Gun, the Ship and the Pen: Warfare, Constitutions and the Making of the Modern World (Profile 2021)
S Glendinning Europe: A Philosophical History, Part 1: the promise of modernity (Routledge 2021)
A Pagden The Idea of Europe, from Antiquity to the European Union (Woodrow Wilson 2010)
R Scruton The West and the Rest, Globalization and the Terrorist Threat (Bloomsbury, 2003)
R Wodak Right-wing Populism in Europe (Bloomsbury, 2013)
S L Woodward The Ideology of Failed States: why intervention fails (Cambridge University Press, 2017)
D Kostovicova Reconciliation by Stealth: How People Talk about War Crimes (Cornell University Press, 2023)
J White In the Long Run: The Future as a Political Idea (Profile, )

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Graduate entry requirements for applicants from Saudi Arabia Taught master's programmes To be considered for admission to a taught master's programme (upper second class equivalent), we would normally require a bachelor's degree after at least four years of study with grades of 80 per cent, 3.3/4, 4.0/5, or an overall B, if awarded since 2004. If awarded prior to 2004, we require the master's with similar grades. To be considered for admission to a taught master's programme (first-class equivalent), we would normally require a bachelor's degree after at least four years of study with grades of 90 per cent, 3.75/4, 4.7/5, A or very good, if awarded since 2004. If awarded prior to 2004, we require the master's with similar grades. Research programmes (MPhil/MRes/PhD) To be considered for admission to a research programme, we would normally require a master’s degree if awarded after 2004 and expect grades of 85 per cent.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

The English language requirement for this programme is Higher. Read more about our English language requirements.

Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you an offer of a place.

However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out from other students.

Career

From CV workshops through to careers fairs, LSE offers lots of information and support to help you make that all-important step from education into work.

Many of the UK’s top employers give careers presentations at the School during the year and there are numerous workshops covering topics such as job hunting, managing interviews, writing a cover letter and using LinkedIn.

See LSE Careers for further details.

Fee Information

At LSE, your tuition fees, and eligibility for any financial support, will depend on whether you’re classified as a home or overseas student (known as your fee status). We assess your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department for Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Tuition Fee

GBP 32,000

Application Fee

GBP