MSc International Social and Public Policy (Non-Governmental Organisations) at London School of Economics and Political Science

Delve into the role of NGOs in shaping social policy and driving global change with this MSc International Social and Public Policy (NGOs). This broad-ranging programme examines how societies respond to global challenges resulting from social, demographic and economic change, and issues around poverty, migration and globalisation. Looking at low, middle and high-income countries, you’ll gain the skills to identify key social challenges and analyse the social and public policies designed to tackle these issues.

Department: Department of Social Policy  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include International Social and Public Policy, Understanding Policy Research, Non-Governmental Organisations, Social Policy and Development, Dissertation - International Social and Public Policy.

Career pathways

Students who have graduated from programmes similar to this have gone on to work for: a variety of small and large NGOs including Oxfam, Médecins Sans Frontières, International Red Cross and One World; action international or intergovernmental organisations such as the World Economic Forum, European Commission and World Bank

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