BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics at London School of Economics and Political Science

Explore the impact of political thought on global social policies. As a society, social policies enable us to tackle big global issues such as poverty, welfare, equality and pay. Political thinking and decision-making from government, external agencies and even citizens all have a role to play in policy making.

Department: Department of Social Policy  |  Duration: Three years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this programme, you’ll study 12 units over three years, plus LSE100. The degree introduces you to social policy and political science and theory before progressing to more advanced topics and study in specialist areas. Compulsory and core courses include Understanding International Social and Public Policy, Foundations of Social Policy Research, Introduction to Political Science, Introduction to Political Theory, The LSE Course, Comparative and International Social Policy, Research Methods for Social Policy, Dissertation.

Career pathways

The skills you'll develop by studying social policy and government are attractive to a range of employers. Our graduates have found work in a variety of industries including; politics and government, education and teaching, banking and finance, NGOs, charities and international development, as well as journalism, media and publishing, advertising, marketing and PR, and accounting and auditing.

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