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 programme for you.
Delivered by renowned specialists in the study of Europe, many with practical experience of policymaking, this select programme covers a wide range of disciplines and offers the option of bilingual instruction in Paris (French and English).
In this programme 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 Conflict and Culture in a Global Europe , MSc Political Economy of Europe in the World or MSc European and International Politics and Policy .
Discover more about our students and department.
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.
Candidates must meet the admission requirements of the respective programmes at each school.
LSE requires a high upper second-class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline. Please visit the Sciences Po website for details of its entry requirements.
Where the entry requirements differ, the higher requirement applies.
You must demonstrate competence in English and, for some policy streams, French. Language requirements depend on the policy stream you choose at Sciences Po. Please visit the Sciences Po Admissions webpages for further information about the requirements for the dual degree programme. See below for the English language requirements at LSE.
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The English language requirement for this programme is Higher . Read more about our English language requirements .
Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this doesn't guarantee you an offer of a place.
However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out.