Master of Public Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science

Take the next step in your career as a policy leader. Designed for mid-career professionals with more than five years experience, this intensive nine-month programme brings together a global cohort to develop new perspectives and explore approaches to policy through theory and practical training. With an emphasis on developing an understanding of the components which form the craft of government, you’ll delve into topics such as policy analysis, economics and political science, drawing on world-leading expertise from across LSE.

Department: School of Public Policy  |  Duration: 9 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Political Science for Public Policy, Quantitative Methods for Public Policy, Public Management, Economics for Public Policy, Public Policy Applications, Philosophy for Public Policy.

Career pathways

Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in a wide range of sectors with popular destinations, including: School of Public Policy graduates have gone on to government roles in countries around the world, including the UK, India, Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Chile and the Philippines. Other notable employers of our graduates have included the United Nations, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Deloitte, World Bank Group, Ofgem, the Civil Service, Google, Department for E.

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