LSE-Columbia Double Degree in European Politics, Conflict and Culture at London School of Economics and Political Science

Study European politics, economies, and cultures, and their global impact at Columbia and at LSE. The MSc in Conflict and Culture in a Global Europe from LSE and the MA in European History, Politics, and Society from Columbia jointly offer the European Politics, Conflict and Culture programme to students. This double degree programme delves into the origin and dynamics of modern European politics, economies, societies, and cultures, and examines their role in shaping non-violent and violent conflicts in the global context.

Department: European Institute  |  Duration: 24 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027 at Columbia University  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each student participating in this programme will complete two full academic years in total (one each at Columbia and LSE). The programme also includes the writing of a Dissertation or Applied Policy Project, which will be prepared and assessed at LSE in year two. Compulsory and core courses include Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills, European Politics, Conflict and Culture: LSE-Columbia European Seminar, Interdisciplinary Research Methods and Design.

Career pathways

Graduates of the programme can expect to pursue successful careers in politics, journalism, diplomacy, business, academia and consultancy, in the EU institutions, national administrations and the international institutions. This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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