LSE-Fudan Double Master's Degr - London School o

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,750

Per year

Start Date

2026-09-28

Medium of studying

Blended

Duration

24 months

Details

Program Details

Degree

Masters

Major

International Relations | Public Policy Studies | Social Work and Counselling

Area of study

Social Sciences

Education type

Blended

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

GBP 30,750

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2026-09-28	-
2027-09-28	-

About Program

Program Overview

Introduction to the LSE-Fudan Double Master's Degree in International Social and Public Policy

The LSE-Fudan Double Master's Degree in International Social and Public Policy is a two-year programme that allows students to gain cross-cultural perspectives on social and public policy issues at two world-leading universities – in London (LSE) and Shanghai (Fudan University). This programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to shape and influence public policy on a global level.

Key Information

Study mode: Full-time
Programme availability: Open to home and overseas full-time students
Academic year: 2026/27
Start date: 28 September 2026
Location: Houghton Street, London, and Shanghai
Application deadline: None – rolling admissions, but please note the funding deadlines

Overview

Introduction

This programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of international social and public policy issues, with a focus on cross-cultural perspectives. In the first year, students will study at LSE, where they will delve into the key ideas, concepts, and theories of international social and public policy. The second year will be spent at Fudan University, where students will focus on social policy and governance in China, providing a contrasting cultural and academic experience.

Preliminary Readings

Extensive background reading is not essential, but it is advisable for students to do some reading before commencing the programme. Recommended readings include:

D Béland and R Mahon Advanced Introduction to Social Policy (Edward Elgar, 2016)
T Faist Cross-Border Migration and Social Inequalities (Annual Review of Sociology, 42: 323-346, 2016)
M Hill and F Varone The Public Policy Process, Seventh Edition (Routledge, 2017)
J Howell and J Pearce Civil Society and Development: A critical exploration (Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2001)
T Mkandawire (ed.) Social Policy in a Development Context (Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004)
N Yeates (ed.) Understanding Global Social Policy, Second Edition (The Policy Press, 2014)

Entry Requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science
English language requirements: Higher
Competition for places at LSE is strong, and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of a place

Programme Content

Year 1 at LSE

Students will take two compulsory courses and complete a dissertation
Students will also choose from a wide range of optional courses to the value of two units
Compulsory courses:
- SP400: International Social and Public Policy
- SP401: Understanding Policy Research
- SP499: Dissertation - International Social and Public Policy

Year 2 at Fudan

The course structure is composed of core courses, basic courses, and elective courses
Students will be required to complete a minimum of 38 credits in Year 2 at Fudan
Core courses:
- Chinese Social Policy
- Social Problems and Social Innovation in China
- Urban Society and Public Policy
- Policy and Program Evaluation
- Political Economy of China
- Health Social Policy
Basic courses:
- Chinese Government and Governance
- Chinese Language I and II
Elective courses: Students can choose from a range of elective courses with an emphasis on social policy issues of particular import to China and the developing world

Why Study with Us

The Department of Social Policy is an internationally recognised centre of research and teaching excellence in social and public policy
Our academics conduct research on pressing global issues such as poverty, inequality, crime, unemployment, healthcare, education, and housing
We advise national and international governments and organisations, and our research shapes decision-making and policy direction at the highest levels

Your Application

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students
We carefully consider each application and take into account all the information included on the application form
Supporting documents:
- Academic achievement (including predicted and achieved grades)
- Statement of academic purpose
- Two academic references
- CV
English language requirements: Higher

Fees and Funding

Year 1 (at LSE, 2026/27):
- Home students: £19,650
- Overseas students: £30,750
Year 2 (at Fudan, 2027/28):
- Home students (non-Chinese nationals): to be confirmed, but for reference in 2025/26 students paid RMB 120,000 (provisional)
- Overseas students (non-Chinese nationals): to be confirmed, but for reference in 2025/26 students paid RMB 120,000 (provisional)
Fee status: At LSE, your tuition fees, and eligibility for any financial support, will depend on whether you’re classified as a home or overseas student
Scholarships, bursaries, and loans: We offer some needs-based awards for this programme, including the Graduate Support Scheme

Learning and Assessment

How You Learn

Year 1 at LSE:
- Contact hours and independent study
- Teaching methods: LSE is internationally recognised for its teaching and research and therefore employs a rich variety of teaching staff
- Academic support: Academic mentor, LSE LIFE, and Disability and Mental Health Service
Year 2 at Fudan:
- Teaching methods: MA courses at Fudan usually have 16 teaching weeks and then two weeks of examinations
- Professors have office hours each week

How You're Assessed

Year 1 at LSE:
- Formative coursework and summative assessment
- Evaluation is based on varying combinations of assessment methods such as class attendance, class participation, and contribution, quizzes, term papers, and exams
Year 2 at Fudan:
- Evaluation is based on varying combinations of assessment methods such as class attendance, class participation, and contribution, quizzes, term papers, and exams

Graduate Destinations

Students who have graduated from programmes similar to this have gone on to work for:
- Different UN agencies
- A variety of small and large NGOs
- Action international or intergovernmental organisations
- Consulting companies
- Government ministries
Median salary of our graduate taught students 15 months after graduating: £33,500
Top 5 sectors our students work in:
- Government, Public Sector and Policy
- Education, Teaching and Research
- Consultancy
- Financial and Professional Services
- Advertising, Marketing, PR, Media, Entertainment, Publishing and Journalism

Career Support

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
There are numerous workshops covering topics such as job hunting, managing interviews, writing a cover letter, and using LinkedIn

Find Out More

Related programmes:
- LSE-Fudan Double Degree in the Global Political Economy of China and Europe
- MSc China in Comparative Perspective
- MSc International Social and Public Policy
- MSc International Social and Public Policy (Research)
- MSc International Social and Public Policy (Migration)
- MSc International Social and Public Policy (Education)
- MSc International Social and Public Policy (Development)
- MSc International Social and Public Policy (Non-Governmental Organisations)
- MSc Global Media and Communications (LSE and Fudan)
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