LSE-Fudan Double Degree in the Global Political Economy of China and Europe
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
Classification scheme for the award of a taught master's degree (four units)
Exam sub-board local rules
Year 1 at LSE
The first year is spent at LSE, studying the MSc in Political Economy of Europe.
Year 2 at Fudan
Students will join the Master of Management Science in Public Policy at Fudan University.
MSc in Political Economy of Europe (LSE and Fudan)
Programme Code: TMEUPE
Department: European Institute
For students starting this programme of study in 2023/24
Full-year programme. Students must take one unit of semi-compulsory courses, optional courses to the value of two units and a policy incubator project as shown. Additionally, all students must take EU470 'How do we know? An introduction to research design and methods in political economy' in preparation for the policy incubator. Students must also select EU450 Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills during course choice. Places on EU450 workshops are on a first come first served basis.
Please note that places are limited on some optional courses. Admission onto any particular course is not guaranteed and may be subject to timetabling constraints and/or students meeting specific prerequisite requirements.
Professional development course |
EU450 Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills (0.0) | |
Paper 1 |
Courses to the value of 1.0 unit(s) from the following: | |
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EU455 Concepts in Political Economy (0.5) | |
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EU491 Political Economy in Theory and History (0.5) | |
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EU492 Political Economy of Integration and Fragmentation in Europe (0.5) | |
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Students without some background in European politics and policy-making or economics are strongly encouraged to take one or both of the following to support their studies: | |
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EU409 Basic Economic Concepts for European Political Economy (0.0) (withdrawn 2024/25) | |
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EU4V9 Concepts in Political Science and Public Policy (0.0) (withdrawn 2024/25) | |
Paper 2 |
Courses to the value of 1.0 unit(s) from the following: | |
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Political Economy in Action: | |
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EU443 European Models of Capitalism (0.5) | |
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EU446 The Political Economy of European Monetary Integration (0.5) # | |
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EU449 Emerging Markets, Political Transition and Economic Development in Central and Eastern Europe (0.5) # (withdrawn 2024/25) | |
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EU453 The Political Economy of Welfare States and Migration in Europe (0.5) | |
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EU455 Concepts in Political Economy (0.5) | |
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EU467 The Political Economy of the Neoliberal State (0.5) (withdrawn 2024/25) | |
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EU468 The Political Economy of Migration in Europe (0.5) # (withdrawn 2024/25) | |
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EU477 Labour Markets and the Political Economy of Employment in Europe (0.5) # | |
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EU482 Europe in World Trade (0.5) | |
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EU491 Political Economy in Theory and History (0.5) | |
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EU492 Political Economy of Integration and Fragmentation in Europe (0.5) | |
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EU4A4 The Politics of Inequality and Redistribution (0.5) | |
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EU4A7 Political Economy of the Green Transition in Europe (0.5) | |
Paper 3 |
Courses to the value of 1.0 unit(s) from the following: | |
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Politics and Policy: | |
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EU430 Europeanization: The Comparative Politics of Domestic Change (0.5) (not available 2024/25) | |
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EU440 The Balkans in Europe: Transition, Democratisation, Integration (0.5) | |
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EU487 European Integration from a Global Governance Perspective (0.5) # | |
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EU488 European Policy-Making and International Cooperation (0.5) # | |
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EU489 Analytical Politics and Policymaking in Europe (0.5) | |
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EU490 Evidence and Analysis in Policy-Making (0.5) (withdrawn 2024/25) | |
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EU4A1 The Politics and Policies of 'Brexit': The UK's changing relationship with the European Union (0.5) (not available 2024/25) | |
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EU4A5 People and Politics in Europe (0.5) | |
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EU4A6 Reconciliation and Crisis: Politics in Southern Europe (0.5) (not available 2024/25) | |
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EU4B1 Political Elites, Leadership, and Decision-Making (0.5) | |
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GV4J4 Citizen Representation and Democracy in the European Union (0.5) | |
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SP441 Politics of Social Policy (0.5) | |
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China in Perspective: | |
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AN447 China in Comparative Perspective (1.0) | |
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DV432 China in Developmental Perspective (0.5) # (not available 2024/25) | |
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GY480 Remaking China: Geographical aspects of Development and Disparity (0.5) | |
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Culture and Society: | |
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EU432 The Philosophy of Europe (0.5) | |
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EU437 Europe Beyond Modernity (0.5) | |
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EU447 Democracy, Ideology and the European State (0.5) | |
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EU476 Emotions and Memory in European Politics (0.5) | |
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EU478 The Culture of European Politics (0.5) | |
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EU481 The Future: Political Responses to a Challenge (0.5) | |
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EU4A3 The Americas and Europe (0.5) | |
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International Migration: | |
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EU464 International Migration: EU Policies and Politics (0.5) # | |
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EU484 Europe's Role in Global Migration Governance (0.5) | |
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EU494 International Migration and Immigration Management (0.5) | |
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EU4A8 Migration From Below: Theories and Lived Experiences of Borders (0.5) | |
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Any course(s) not taken previously from the Paper 2 options list below; or exceptionally: 0.5 units maximum of either an EU-coded course not listed above, or 0.5 units maximum of any course from outside the department, with the approval of the Programme Director and relevant course convenor. Students must refer to the European Institutes approval policy (available via Moodle) when applying for permission to take courses not listed within these programme regulations. | |
Paper 4 |
EU4C9 Policy Incubator (1.0) | |
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EU470 How do we know? An introduction to research design and methods in political economy (0.0) | |
Optional course |
EU410 Interdisciplinary Research Methods and Design (0.0) | |
Paper 2 options list
EU443 European Models of Capitalism (0.5) | |
EU446 The Political Economy of European Monetary Integration (0.5) # | |
EU449 Emerging Markets, Political Transition and Economic Development in Central and Eastern Europe (0.5) # (withdrawn 2024/25) | |
EU453 The Political Economy of Welfare States and Migration in Europe (0.5) | |
EU455 Concepts in Political Economy (0.5) | |
EU467 The Political Economy of the Neoliberal State (0.5) (withdrawn 2024/25) | |
EU468 The Political Economy of Migration in Europe (0.5) # (withdrawn 2024/25) | |
EU477 Labour Markets and the Political Economy of Employment in Europe (0.5) # | |
EU482 Europe in World Trade (0.5) | |
EU491 Political Economy in Theory and History (0.5) | |
EU492 Political Economy of Integration and Fragmentation in Europe (0.5) | |
EU4A4 The Politics of Inequality and Redistribution (0.5) | |
EU4A7 Political Economy of the Green Transition in Europe (0.5) | |
Prerequisite Requirements and Mutually Exclusive Options
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
Progression
1 Students who attain at least a Pass grade in each of their four LSE units will be eligible to proceed into the second year of the programme.
1.2 A student who has attained a (good) Fail grade in courses to the value of 0.5 units and at least a Pass grade in the remaining courses will be eligible to proceed into the second year.
1.3 A student who has attained a (good) Fail grade in courses to the value of 1.0 unit and at least a Pass grade in the remaining courses may only progress if a mark of at least 60% has been achieved in courses of an equivalent value or an aggregate mark of at least 330 has been achieved in the non-failed courses.
1.4 A student who receives a Bad Fail in any course or who otherwise fails to meet the above criteria for progression will not be able to progress to the second year of the programme and will be entitled to repeat the failed courses at LSE as follows: A student shall normally be entitled to repeat any failed courses only (on one occasion) and at the next normal opportunity, in accordance with the General Academic Regulations. Results obtained following a repeated attempt at an LSE assessment shall bear their normal value but the resit attempt will be capped at the grade of Pass.
1.5 A student who has completed year one and is unable to complete year two of the programme in Fudan will not receive an interim award. A student who has successfully completed year one, but who can produce evidence of very exceptional circumstances requiring that they withdraw from year 2 of the degree may seek permission from both LSE and Fudan University to transfer onto the MSc Political Economy of Europe degree at LSE.
Note for prospective students:
For changes to graduate course and programme information for the next academic session, please see the graduate summary page for prospective students. Changes to course and programme information for future academic sessions can be found on the graduate summary page for future students.