LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in European Studies

Are you an exceptional student looking to specialise in European studies? The double degree in European studies offered by Sciences Po and LSE is the perfect program for you.

Delivered by renowned specialists in the study of Europe, many with practical experience of policymaking, this select program covers a wide range of disciplines and offers the option of bilingual instruction in Paris (French and English).

In this program you'll study the culture, politics, and economics of Europe, as well as the policies and institutions of the European Union. You'll also have the opportunity to explore the political, economic, and social challenges confronting the continent, and the geopolitical shifts which are influencing Europe and it's broader standing in the world.

You'll study the culture, politics, and economics of Europe, as well as the policies and institutions of the European Union. The programme also focuses on the ideas which underpin the European project, and the political, economic, and social challenges facing Europe.

Courses are multidisciplinary and you'll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of options in political science, political economy, international relations, and philosophy all with a strong European focus.

Join us and become part of a vibrant and dynamic community of students, researchers, and practitioners who are shaping the future of European studies.

Your first year is spent at Sciences Po, in the Master Affaires Européennes (Master of European Affairs); the second year takes place within the European Institute at LSE, where you have the option to focus your studies by taking one of four MSc programme streams: MSc International Migration and Public Policy, MSc Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe, MSc Political Economy of Europe in the World or MSc European and International Politics and Policy.

• R Baldwin and C Wyplosz The Economics of European Integration (7th edition, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2022)
• S Hix and B Hoyland The Political System of the European Union (3rd edition, Palgrave, 2011)
• S Glendinning Europe: A Philosophical History (Routledge, 2021)
• A Moravcsik The Choice for Europe: social purpose and state power from Messina to Maastricht (Cornell University Press, European edition with London: Routledge/UCL Press, 1998)
• H Wallace, M Pollack and A R Young (eds.) Policy Making in the European Union (7th edition, Oxford University Press, 2014)

First year, at Sciences Po

The first year is spent at Sciences Po. The academic year runs from early September to the end of May. It's divided into two semesters, each of which is 12 weeks long. Students will join the Master Affaires Européennes, and choose their policy stream where they can follow courses only in English or in English and in French.

Second year at LSE

The second year runs from September until September of the following year. It comprises three terms and the summer period for the completion of the 10,000-word dissertation.

At LSE you'll choose to enrol in one of the following programmes, and take the courses as required within that programme.

• MSc Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe
• MSc Political Economy of Europe in the World
• MSc European and International Politics and Policy
• MSc International Migration and Public Policy

The European Institute is a multidisciplinary centre for the study of European politics, economics and culture.

Founded in 1991, the institute is the UK's leading centre for the study of Europe, offering a range of master’s programmes and an extensive MPhil/PhD programme. Every year, we welcome more than 200 master’s and 30 doctoral students from all regions of the globe.

Our research spans four key themes – political economy, politics and policy, culture and society, and migration. Teaching and research draw on the expertise of staff from many different disciplines across LSE, including politics, economics and sociology.

The institute is outward facing. We run dozens of events each year, with workshops, seminars and presentations, welcoming high-profile speakers, including former presidents, prime ministers, foreign and finance ministers, distinguished scholars and influential commentators.

Internationally, we’ve forged close links with several partner institutions, including Sciences Po (Paris), Bocconi University (Milan), Fudan University (Shanghai), and Columbia University (New York) with whom we run double master’s programmes.

• Experience the European Institute through our videos and blogs
• Find out more about our Alumni
• Video Highlight | LSE European Institute: An Introduction
• Video Highlight | Welcome to LSE: Our official campus tour video
• Find out more about out faculty
• Connect with us on social media

European Institute

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students and want to recruit students with the best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of background.

Applications are administered by a joint admissions board of representatives consisting of both LSE and Fudan University. Successful applicants will be notified by email.

Data sharing

Double degrees and certain other degrees and scholarships require that LSE shares personal data with another university or partner. In our agreements we will use the School’s standard data sharing template for universities and partners in the EU and EEA and in an adequate country. Standard contract clauses will be used for any other country. If you have any questions about this or how your personal data will be treated by LSE, please contact the Data Protection Officer via glpd.info.rights@lse.ac.uk or check our Student Privacy Notice.

Year 1 (at Sciences Po, 2025/26):

Home students: visit Sciences Po website

Year 2 (at LSE, 2026/27):

Home students: £30,400 (provisional)

Year 1 (at Sciences Po, 2025/26):

Overseas students: visit Sciences Po website

Year 2 (at LSE, 2026/27):

Overseas students: £30,400 (provisional)

All taught courses are required to include formative coursework, which is unassessed. It's designed to help prepare you for your summative assessments, which count towards the course mark, and to the degree award. LSE uses a range of formative and summative assessments, such as essays, problem sets, case studies, reports, quizzes, exams, online assessments, and many others. Summative assessment may be conducted during the course or by final examination at the end of the course. An indication of the formative coursework and summative assessment for each course can be found in the relevant course guide.

Graduates of the programme pursue successful careers in politics, journalism, diplomacy, business, academia and consultancy, in the EU institutions, national administrations and the international institutions.

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme

From CV workshops through to careers fairs, LSE offers lots of information and support to help you make that all-important step from education into work.

Many of the UK’s top employers give careers presentations at the School during the year and there are numerous workshops covering topics such as job hunting, managing interviews, writing a cover letter and using LinkedIn.

See LSE Careers for further details.