Program Overview

Introduction to the LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in European Studies

The LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in European Studies is a unique program that offers students the opportunity to specialize in European studies, covering a wide range of disciplines and offering the option of bilingual instruction in Paris (French and English). This program is designed for exceptional students who want to gain a deep understanding of the culture, politics, and economics of Europe, as well as the policies and institutions of the European Union.

Key Information

• Study mode: Home full-time students (24 months) and Overseas full-time students (24 months) are both open.
• Academic year: 2026/27
• Start date: August/September 2026 at Sciences Po, Paris (provisional)
• Location: Paris, Houghton Street, London
• Application deadline: 8 February 2026

Overview

The LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in European Studies is a two-year program that allows students to spend their first year at Sciences Po and their second year at the London School of Economics (LSE). The program covers a wide range of disciplines, including political science, political economy, international relations, and philosophy, all with a strong European focus.

Introduction

The program is designed for students who want to specialize in European studies and gain a deep understanding of the culture, politics, and economics of Europe. Students will have the opportunity to explore the political, economic, and social challenges confronting the continent and the geopolitical shifts that are influencing Europe and its broader standing in the world.

Preliminary Readings

Students are expected to read the following books before starting the program:

• R Baldwin and C Wyplosz, The Economics of European Integration (7th edition, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2022)
• S Hix and B Hoyland, The Political System of the European Union (3rd edition, Palgrave, 2011)
• S Glendinning, Europe: A Philosophical History (Routledge, 2021)
• A Moravcsik, The Choice for Europe: social purpose and state power from Messina to Maastricht (Cornell University Press, European edition with London: Routledge/UCL Press, 1998)
• H Wallace, M Pollack and A R Young (eds.), Policy Making in the European Union (7th edition, Oxford University Press, 2014)

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must meet the admission requirements of the respective programs at each school.
• LSE requires a high upper second-class honors (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline.
• For details of Sciences Po's entry requirements, please refer to their website.
• Students must also demonstrate competence in English, and for some programs in French as well.

Programme Content

The program is divided into two years:

Year 1

• The first year is spent at Sciences Po, where students will join the Master Affaires Européennes and choose their policy stream.
• Students can follow courses only in English or in English and in French.

Year 2

• The second year is spent at LSE, where students will choose to enroll in one of the following programs:
  • MSc Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe
  • MSc Political Economy of Europe in the World
  • MSc European and International Politics and Policy
  • MSc International Migration and Public Policy

Why Study with Us

The European Institute at LSE is a multidisciplinary center for the study of European politics, economics, and culture. The institute offers a range of master's programs and an extensive MPhil/PhD program. Students will have the opportunity to learn from leading professors and engage with an incredibly dynamic and curious student body.

Your Application

• Applications are administered by a joint admissions board of representatives consisting of both LSE and Sciences Po.
• Successful applicants will be notified by email.
• Apply via the Sciences Po website.

Fees and Funding

• The table of fees shows the latest tuition fees for all programs.
• You are charged a fee for your program, which covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes, and individual supervision.
• The fee does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Home

• Year 1 (at Sciences Po, 2026/27): Home students should visit the Sciences Po website for fee information.
• Year 2 (at LSE, 2027/28): Home students: £30,400 (provisional)

Overseas

• Year 1 (at Sciences Po, 2026/27): Overseas students should visit the Sciences Po website for fee information.
• Year 2 (at LSE, 2027/28): Overseas students: £32,000 (provisional)

Learning and Assessment

• Contact hours and independent study: At LSE, you will 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, and therefore employs a rich variety of academic staff with a range of experience and status.
• Academic support: You will have an academic mentor who can provide advice and guidance on academic issues and, where appropriate, personal concerns.

Graduate Destinations

• Graduates of the program pursue successful careers in politics, journalism, diplomacy, business, academia, and consultancy, in the EU institutions, national administrations, and international institutions.
• Median salary of our graduate taught students 15 months after graduating: £35,000
• Top 5 sectors our students work in:
  • Government, Public Sector, and Policy
  • Financial and Professional Services
  • Consultancy
  • Information, Digital Technology, and Data
  • International Organizations

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