Program Overview

LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in Affaires Internationales

The LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in Affaires Internationales is a two-year program that combines the strengths of both institutions. Students spend their first year in Paris and the second in London, studying international affairs and international relations or international political economy.

Overview

This double degree program is designed for students who intend to practice negotiation in government, international institutions, and business, as well as those with a general interest in international relations and international political economy. The program is based on reciprocal recognition of both curriculum and evaluation in the partner university, offering a top-level education in international affairs and international relations or international political economy.

Entry Requirements

• Upper second class honors (2:1) in social sciences, preferably within the broader discipline of political science or related.
• Candidates must meet the entry requirements for both LSE and Sciences Po.
• English language requirements: Higher.

Programme Content

• Year 1: Spent at Sciences Po, students join the Paris School of International Affairs and study for one of the following programs:
  • Master's in International Security
  • Master's in International Economic Policy
  • Master's in International Governance and Diplomacy
  • Master's in International Development
  • Master's in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Action
  • Master's in International Energy
  • Master's in Environmental Policy
• Year 2: Spent at LSE, students choose to enroll in one of the following programs:
  • MSc International Relations
  • MSc International Political Economy

Why Study with Us

• The Department of International Relations is one of the largest of its kind in the world, home to 500 students from 30 countries.
• Founded in 1927, the department is a leading center for teaching and research in international relations, ranked second in the UK and fifth globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Fees and Funding

• Home students: £34,200 (provisional) for Year 2 at LSE.
• Overseas students: £34,200 (provisional) for Year 2 at LSE.
• Fee reduction: Students who completed undergraduate study at LSE and are beginning taught graduate study at the School are eligible for a fee reduction of around 10% of the fee.
• Scholarships and other funding: LSE offers some needs-based awards for this program, including the Graduate Support Scheme.

Learning and Assessment

• Contact hours and independent study: At LSE, students take a number of courses, often including half-unit courses and full-unit courses.
• Teaching methods: LSE is internationally recognized for its teaching and research, employing a rich variety of teaching staff with a range of experience and status.
• Academic support: Students have access to an academic mentor, the Learning Lab, and the Disability and Mental Health Service.

Graduate Destinations

• Most of LSE's former MSc students go on to work in government, international organizations, financial institutions, journalism, and corporations, but some continue on to research degrees and the academic profession.
• Median salary of graduate taught students 15 months after graduating: £35,000.
• Top 5 sectors students work in:
  • Government, Public Sector, and Policy
  • Financial and Professional Services
  • Education, Teaching, and Research
  • Consultancy
  • Health and Social Care

Related Programs

• MSc International Relations
• MSc International Political Economy (Research)
• MSc Political Science (Global Politics)
• MSc International Migration and Public Policy
• MSc International Relations (Research)
• MSc Theory and History of International Relations
• LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in the Political Economy of Development

About LSE

• The London School of Economics and Political Science is a private company limited by guarantee, registration number 70527.
• LSE is a leading center for teaching and research, with a global reputation for academic excellence.