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MSc European and International Politics and Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science

London School of Economics and Political Science

United Kingdom, London

University Rank:#56

Duration12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 40,137 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 28, 2026

MSc European and International Politics and Policy

Study MSc European and International Politics and Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science, a Master degree offered across its Houghton Street and London campuses in United Kingdom. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 12 month(s) to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The tuition fee is USD 40,137 / year, with the next intake scheduled for September 28, 2026.

About MSc European and International Politics and Policy

Introduction

If you're looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of European politics and policy-making in an international context, our programme 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'll 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'll 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.

Preliminary readings

These readings indicate something of the range of literatures you will encounter on the course. You're encouraged to read some of them before you arrive.

Putnam, R. (1988). Diplomacy and domestic politics: the logic of two-level. In International Organizations, 42(3), pp. 427-460.
Tsebelis, G. (2002). Veto Players: How Political Institutions Work. Princeton University Press.
Pollack, M. (2015). Theorizing EU Policy-Making. In Wallace et al. (Eds). (2015). Policy-making in the European Union. Oxford: OUP.
Moravcsik, A. (1998). The Choice for Europe: Social Purpose and State Power from Messina to Maastricht. Cornell University Press.
Anderson, C., and J. Hecht. (2018). The Preference for Europe: Public Opinion About European Integration Since 1952. In European Union Politics 19(4), pp. 617-38.
Kleine, M. (2013). Informal Governance in the European Union: How Governments Make International Organizations Work. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.
Pereira, M. (2021). Understanding and reducing biases in elite beliefs about the electorate. In American Political Science Review 115(4)
Schneider, C. and Slantchev, B. (2018). The Domestic Politics of International Cooperation: Germany and the European Debt Crisis. In International Organization, 72(1), pp. 1-31.
Hobolt, S. (2016). The Brexit Vote: A Divided Nation, A Divided Continent. In Journal of European Public Policy, 23(9), pp. 1259-1277.
De Vries, C. (2018). Euroscepticism and the Future of European Integration. Oxford: OUP.

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

40,137 / year

MSc European and International Politics and Policy

London School of Economics and Political Science

United Kingdom, London