LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in Affaires Internationales

This is a double degree, combining one of Sciences Po's Affaires Internationales programmes with either LSE's MSc International Relations or MSc International Political Economy.

The programme is based on reciprocal recognition of both curriculum and evaluation in the partner university, and offers a top-level education in international affairs and international relations or international political economy. It's designed primarily for those who intend to practise negotiation in government, international institutions and business, as well as those with a general interest in international relations and international political economy.

The double degree takes place over the course of two full academic years, with the first year in Paris and the second in London. At Sciences Po, you choose between seven specialisations: International Security, International Economic Policy, International Governance and Diplomacy, International Development, Human Rights and Humanitarian Action, Environmental Policy and International Energy.

At LSE, you'll have a choice between taking the MSc International Relations and the MSc International Political Economy. At the end of two years of successful study you'll be awarded either a Master’s in International Security, in International Economic Policy or in International Public Management from Sciences Po and either MSc International Relations or MSc International Political Economy from LSE.

First year, at Sciences Po

The first year is spent at Sciences Po. You join the Paris School of International Affairs and study for one of the following programmes:

• Master's in International Security
• Master's in International Economic Policy
• Master's in International Governance and Diplomacy
• Master's in International Development
• Master's in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Action
• Master's in International Energy
• Master's in Environmental Policy

The double degree has specific requirements during the first year, including a compulsory joint seminar which you're required to attend irrespective of the master’s degree you are enrolled in. You must pass the first year at Sciences Po to be permitted to proceed to LSE.

More information on the year at Sciences Po

Second year, at LSE

The second year is spent at LSE and runs from mid-September until the end of August of the following year. It comprises three terms and the summer period for completion of the dissertation.

At LSE you'll choose to enrol in one of the following programmes:

• MSc International Relations

You'll choose courses to the value of one unit from four available half unit courses and complete a 10,000-word dissertation. You'll also choose courses from a range of International Relations options. You may be able to substitute one of your options for course from another department.

• MSc International Political Economy

You'll take one compulsory course, and complete a 10,000 word dissertation. You'll also choose from a range of international relations options.

The Department of International Relations is one of the largest of its kind in the world, home to 500 students, from 30 countries.

Founded in 1927, our department is a leading centre for teaching and research in international relations – ranked second in the UK and fourth globally in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

Many leading thinkers in the field – including Martin Wight, Hedley Bull and John Vincent – have taught in the department and pioneered new developments and thinking in the field. The department also helped found the student-run Millennium: Journal of International Studies – one of the most prestigious international relations journals.

We have around 225 undergraduates, 220 postgraduates and 30 postgraduate research students on our programmes. Our aim is to provide a wide range of study options, covering diverse themes such as major theoretical perspectives on international relations, the study of conflict and conflict management, the work of international institutions and the major regions of the world, from Europe to the Middle East.

We’re proud of the broad international profile of our department – with students and staff from Europe, North America and further afield. As a department we’ve played a pivotal role in training diplomats and academics and we’re proud of their success in various fields.

Learn more about our programmes and research.

Department of International Relations

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students. At LSE, we 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 Sciences Po. Successful applicants will be notified by email.

English is the only required language (though knowledge of French is useful).

If you don't have a recognised secondary education or university degree taught and examined in English you may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. See our English language requirements.

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'll 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: £32,500 (provisional)

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

Overseas students: visit Sciences Po website

Year 2 (at LSE, 2026/27):

Overseas students: £32,500 (provisional)

All taught courses are required to include formative coursework which is unassessed. It's designed to help prepare you for summative assessment which counts towards the course mark and to the degree award. LSE uses a range of formative assessment, such as essays, problem sets, case studies, reports, quizzes, mock exams 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.

Most of our former MSc students go on to work in government, international organisations, financial institutions, journalism and corporations, but some continue on to research degrees and the academic profession.

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.