MSc Innovation Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science

This degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks necessary to navigate and influence the dynamic world of innovation and public policy. Innovation influences how economies grow, how societies respond to global challenges and how organisations adapt to change. The MSc Innovation Policy explores how governments and institutions support innovation, how the private sector engages in research and development activities, and how policy decisions shape research, technology and economic development.

Department: Department of Geography and Environment  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Foundations of Innovation Policy, Masterclass in Innovation Policy, Dissertation - MSc Innovation Policy.

Career pathways

Our graduates enter a wide variety of employment opportunities in the public sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international organisations, research, consultancy and international firms. This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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