Our departments and programmes

The Department of Social Policy

International Social and Public Policy with Politics is a study in improving wellbeing for the masses. Understanding effective welfare provisions is complemented by an in-depth understanding of the state. Being part of LSE’s epic Social Policy Department delivers opportunities and compassion that has made my university experience second to none within the discipline.

Paul Keen, BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics

Welcome to the Department of Social Policy. Here you can meet us virtually and find out more about the Department and our programmes. Take your time to browse through the information and follow the links to our Department webpages to really get to know us.

 

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LSE Social Policy: A Multidisciplinary Approach

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Watch our Undergraduate Open Day video

 

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An introduction to studying social policy at LSE

Take a look at our YouTube playlist for a whole range of other videos to help you find out more about social policy at LSE.

Top three reasons why you should study social policy at LSE

  1. Our curriculum is research-led and is taught by social policy experts.
  2. You will learn about challenges from across the world, not just in the UK, and how social and public policies are responding to them.
  3. Our teaching and research relates to real and current policy debates.

For more information about us as a Department take a look at our departmental webpages and watch the video below on why you should study international social policy.

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Academics in the Department explain why you should study international social policy at LSE

What is it like to study social policy at LSE?

Social policy investigates real world social problems and issues, such as poverty, welfare and education. BSc International Social and Public Policy examines the creation and implementation of policy and the impact this has on wellbeing, from a comparative, international and contemporary perspective. Topics studied include citizenship, crime and policing, globalisation, income distribution and sexuality. Students can also opt to take a specialism in Development, focusing on middle and low income countries and the manner in which social and public policies are produced and implemented to manage inequality and increase wellbeing.

BSc International Social and Public Policy with Economics allows students to apply economic concepts to policy issues and consider the relationship between the disciplines at an individual, local, national and international level.

BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics encourages students to consider the impact that political behaviour has on policy implementation. Areas of study might include social security benefits, private-public partnerships in health service provision and private/public education.

Our programmes: BSc International Social and Public Policy

An introduction to BSc International Social and Public Policy An introduction to BSc International Social and Public Policy
An introduction to BSc International Social and Public Policy

For detailed information regarding entry requirements, programme content and preliminary reading please visit our BSc International Social and Public Policy programme page.

Our programmes: BSc International Social and Public Policy with Economics

For detailed information regarding entry requirements, programme content and preliminary reading please visit our BSc International Social and Public Policy with Economics programme page (previously named 'BSc International Social and Public Policy and Economics).

Our programmes: BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics

For detailed information regarding entry requirements, programme content and preliminary reading please visit our BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics programme page.

Our research and events

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