Overview

The Public Administration programme from London School of Economics and Political Science combines methodological discipline and practical application, giving students the opportunity to develop foundation skills in empirical methods, political science and economic analysis. Students will then apply their skills to real-world scenarios through completion of a six-month Capstone Project with an external client.

Graduates will be equipped with the analytical and professional skills to effectively understand and address the challenges of contemporary governance and make an immediate impact for employers in public, private and non-profit organisations around the world.

Careers

LSE Careers Consultants make sure that you get the best possible support in developing your career plans during your time studying. Whether you know already the career you are aiming for, or simply the general direction you want (or perhaps you have no idea at all!) they can help guide and develop your ideas to present your skills and experience to employers in the best possible way.

Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year. LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Micro and Macro Economics for Public Policy

Political Science and Public Policy

Quantitative Approaches and Policy Analysis

The MPA Capstone

Economic Policy

International Development

Inequality and Poverty

Social Impact

International Political Economy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline.
There is no formal requirement for previous professional work experience, but students starting the MPA normally have one year of professional experience and many have two or more years of experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32400 GBP / year

≈ 32400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

32400 GBP / year

≈ 32400 GBP / year

Additional Details

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.Find out more about financial support.

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