Program Overview

LSE-Sciences Po Double Master of Public Administration

The LSE-Sciences Po Double Master of Public Administration is a unique program that allows students to study at two world-leading social science institutions and unlock international career opportunities. This program is designed for early-stage professionals who want to gain expertise in policymaking and analysis.

Overview

The double degree is an ideal choice for those who want to develop their core skills in economics, politics, and policymaking and study in two historic European cities – London (LSE) and Paris (Sciences Po). During the first year at Sciences Po, students will develop their core skills and specialize in one of eleven policy streams. In the second year at LSE, students will build on this learning, drawing on LSE's strengths in empirical methods, political science, and economic analysis.

Key Information

• Study mode: Full-time
• Programme availability: Home full-time students (21 months) and Overseas full-time students (21 months)
• Academic year: 2026/27
• Start date: August 2026
• Location: Paris, Houghton Street, London
• Application deadline: Apply via Sciences Po by 8 February 2026

Programme Content

Year 1

• First year at Sciences Po:
  • Sciences Po Common Core
  • Public Economics Course
  • Governance, Democracy and Public Policy course
  • Policy Analysis and Policy Evaluation
  • Management, project management and negotiations (or substitute the Policy Incubator)
  • Policy stream courses
  • Elective courses
  • Language courses

Year 2

• Second Year at LSE:
  • MPA Capstone Project
  • Courses to the value of three units from the options of an MPA course list

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must meet the entry requirements for both LSE and Sciences Po.
• Applications are administered by a joint admissions board of representatives consisting of both LSE and Sciences Po, but the admissions process for the degree is managed by Sciences Po.
• There is no formal requirement for previous professional work experience, but students starting the LSE MPA normally have one year of professional experience and many have two or more years of experience.

English Language Requirements

• The English language requirement for this programme is Higher.

Fees and Funding

• The table of fees shows the latest tuition fees for all programmes.
• You're charged a fee for your programme, which covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union.
• It doesn't cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Home

• Year 1 (at Sciences Po, 2026/27): Home students: visit Sciences Po website (calculated based on circumstances)
• Year 2 (at LSE, 2027/28): Home students: £34,100

Overseas

• Year 1 (at Sciences Po, 2026/27): Overseas students: visit Sciences Po website (calculated based on circumstances)
• Year 2 (at LSE, 2027/28): Overseas students: £34,100

Learning and Assessment

How You Learn

• Studying at Sciences Po - Year 1: Students will begin their studies at the School of Public Affairs at Sciences Po in Paris.
• Studying at LSE - Year 2: You'll normally have two to three hours of classroom-based teaching each week for each course that you take.

How You're Assessed

• At Sciences Po, assessments will vary depending on the policy stream and course selected.
• At LSE, we use a range of formative assessment, such as essays, problem sets, case studies, reports, quizzes, mock exams and many others.

Graduate Destinations

• A particularly attractive feature of the Sciences Po-LSE MPP/MPA double degree is the outstanding opportunity for developing professional skills and experience to give you a head start over other graduates in seeking post-study employment in a relevant sector.
• The double degree is an excellent career decision with many global employers attracted to both the intellectual rigour and the practical applications of the course.

Career Support

• The School of Public Policy at LSE also has an active student community and extracurricular activities:
  • Association of Public Policy Students (APPS)
  • Womxn’s Network
  • Public Sphere Journal (PSJ)
• LSE Careers offers students a programme of support throughout their studies and after graduation.
• Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year.
• LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search.

Related Programmes

• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Public Policy
• MSc Public Policy and Administration
• Executive Master of Public Administration
• LSE-University of Toronto Double Master of Public Administration (LSE) and Master of Global Affairs (Munk School)
• LSE-Columbia Double Master of Public Administration