EU450     
Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills

This information is for the 2017/18 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Jennifer Jackson Preece COW 2.06

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MSc in EU Politics, MSc in EU Politics (LSE & Sciences Po), MSc in European Studies (Research), MSc in Global Europe: Culture and Conflict, MSc in Global Europe: Culture and Conflict (LSE & Sciences Po), MSc in Political Economy of Europe and MSc in Political Economy of Europe (LSE and Sciences Po). This course is not available as an outside option.

Course content

This innovative programme introduces European Institute students to professional skills  for a successful career that engages with Europe. The course combines guest lectures from top  professionals with hands on skills training workshops. The course helps ensure that European Institute students  leave LSE with a competitive CV and connections with alumni and professional colleagues both in Europe and worldwide.

Teaching

4 hours and 30 minutes of lectures and 12 hours of workshops in the MT. 4 hours and 30 minutes of lectures and 12 hours of workshops in the LT.

The lecture timetable will be circulated at the start of each term, based on availability of speakers and demand for topics.

Assessment

There is no examination for this course.

Key facts

Department: European Institute

Total students 2016/17: 165

Average class size 2016/17: Unavailable

Controlled access 2016/17: No

Lecture capture used 2016/17: Yes (MT)

Value: Non-credit bearing

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Specialist skills