EU450
Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills
This information is for the 2018/19 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Julian Hoerner COW 1.02 and Dr Jennifer Jackson Preece COW 2.06
Availability
This course is available on the MSc in EU Politics, MSc in EU Politics (LSE and 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 International Migration and Public Policy, 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 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
The lecture timetable will be circulated at the start of each term, based on availability of speakers and demand for topics.
Student's are not required to attend every session, they are only required to attend the relevant workshops.
Workshop timetables will vary over both terms.
Formative coursework
Formative work will vary based on the workshops attended. All students will create a Mahara portfolio, which will be used to display their formative work.
Assessment
There is no examination for this course. Students may qualify for a certificate of participation for some workshops upon completion of formative work.
Key facts
Department: European Institute
Total students 2017/18: 154
Average class size 2017/18: Unavailable
Controlled access 2017/18: No
Value: Non-credit bearing
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Specialist skills