Program Overview

LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in the Political Economy of Development

Introduction

The LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in the Political Economy of Development is a two-year program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the political economy of development. The program is designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical tools to drive transformations forward by understanding why some societies have succeeded and others have failed.

Overview

The program is built around a theory-led approach to the role of institutions and organizations in development, using both classical institutional theory and the new institutional economics. Students will spend the first year at Sciences Po and the second year at LSE, where they will study one of the following streams:

• MSc Development Management (Applied Development Economics)
• MSc Development Management (Political Economy)

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must have an upper second class honors (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline, with social science or humanities an advantage. Students must also meet the English language requirements, which are Higher.

Programme Content

The program consists of two years of study, with the first year spent at Sciences Po and the second year spent at LSE. The program includes a range of courses, including:

• Year 1: Students will study one of the following programs at Sciences Po:
  • Master in International Security
  • Master in International Public Management
  • Master in International Economic Policy
  • Master in International Development
  • Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action
  • Master in Environmental Policy
  • Master in International Energy
• Year 2: Students will study one of the following streams at LSE:
  • MSc Development Management (Applied Development Economics)
  • MSc Development Management (Political Economy)

Why Study with Us

The Department of International Development at LSE is a leading center for research and teaching on international development. The department has a strong reputation for producing high-quality research and has a diverse range of staff with expertise in various areas of international development.

Your Application

Applications are administered by a joint admissions board of representatives from both LSE and Sciences Po. Students must apply via the Sciences Po website and meet the English language requirements.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Year 1 (at Sciences Po, 2026/27): Home students: visit Sciences Po website, Overseas students: visit Sciences Po website
• Year 2 (at LSE, 2027/28): Home students: £32,000 (provisional), Overseas students: £32,000 (provisional)

Learning and Assessment

The program includes a range of teaching methods, including lectures, classes, and seminars. Students will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations.

Graduate Destinations

Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a range of careers, including:

• Government, Public Sector and Policy
• Health and Social Care
• Consultancy
• International Organisations
• Education, Teaching and Research

The median salary of graduates 15 months after graduating is £34,000.

Related Programmes

LSE offers a range of related programs, including:

• MRes/PhD International Development
• MSc Development Management (Political Economy)
• MSc Development Management (Applied Development Economics)
• MSc Economic Policy for International Development
• MSc Development Studies
• MSc International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies
• MSc Health and International Development
• LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in Affaires Internationales

Explore LSE

LSE is a world-leading university that offers a range of programs and research opportunities. The university has a strong reputation for producing high-quality research and has a diverse range of staff with expertise in various areas. Students can explore the university's campus and student services, including accommodation, the LSE Library, and the Careers Service.