Overview

This Executive Public Administration programme from London School of Economics and Political Science is ideal if you’re looking to significantly develop your career in public service, in private sector organisations impacted by government regulation, or to transition from the private to the public sector.

Taught in intensive blocks over 22 months, the programme combines rigorous academic study with practical learning. You’ll develop your knowledge in policy analysis, economics, and political science and build your skills to tackle professional policy challenges in different settings and geographic regions.

The programme has a strong practical focus. You’ll hear from senior policymakers and learn how they’ve approached some of the most challenging policy issues of our time. The programme's modular format means you can instantly apply your learning to your work.

Graduate destinations

The EMPA is a transformational programme that provides skills and knowledge to enhance your career prospects and options in the area of public policy. EMPA alumni occupy leading positions in a wide range of public and private sector organisations around the world including governments, international organisations, major consultancies, financial services companies, charities and think tanks.

If you'd like to better understand where the university's alumni are employed contact spp.exec.admissions@lse.ac.uk to discuss. The university can also connect you to alumni in particular geographies or industry sectors if you'd like a consumer perspective on the programme.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Political Science and Public Policy

Empirical Methods for Public Policy

Economic Policy Analysis

Public Policy in Practice Workshop

Public Economics for Public Policy

Global Market Economics

Development Economics

Regulatory Analysis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 22 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline, and a minimum of five years post-degree professional experience.

Please select your country from the dropdown list below to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.
If your qualifications or experience are slightly below the requirement, we'd encourage you to contact the EMPA programme team at spp.exec.admissions@lse.ac.uk to discuss options.
We can take into consideration mitigating factors for not meeting requirements, and compensating factors such as relevant professional experience and a candidate's potential.

Tuition Fees

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20600 GBP / year

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20600 GBP / year

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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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