Dr Sarah Brierley

Dr Victoria Paniagua

This course is compulsory on the Executive Master of Public Administration and Executive Master of Public Policy. This course is not available as an outside option.

There are no formal pre-requisites, but recommended advance readings will be distributed ahead of the course

This course introduces students to core concepts and problems in politics and policymaking. Among the questions we address: What determines political preferences and electoral outcomes? How are interests represented? How do political institutions shape policy outcomes? We focus on tools that students should be able to apply broadly in analyzing the political world.

A one-week modular teaching block. This course is delivered through a combination of classes and lectures delivered in one week.

The default mode of instruction is in-person in the classroom at LSE. Remote attendance is available in case of challenges preventing in-person attendance. 

One mock examination will be provided.

A full reading list will be distributed at the beginning of the course.

Essay (50%, 2000 words) and online assessment (50%).

Online assessments take place on the third weekend after the module teaching concludes. Assessed essays are due on the sixth Sunday after module teaching concludes. Further details will be provided at the Executive MPA/ Executive MPP programme inductions.