MSc Politics and Government in the European Union

The MSc EU Politics programme offers a multidisciplinary analysis of contemporary European Union government, politics and public policy, including its impact on the EU member states and the broader international system.

The European Union is at a crossroads. The rise of populism, economic imbalances, security threats, and the migration crisis have made the disintegration of the EU a real possibility. How Europe deals with these challenges will deeply affect the future of the continent. There has never been a more opportune time to study the politics of the European Union in all its facets.

We offer a broad range of course options that explore EU government, politics, public policy, law and political economy, enabling our students to boast an impressive and extensive knowledge of the EU.

The programme is based across three Departments at LSE: the European Institute and the Departments of Government and International Relations. This allows the programme to cover a wide array of topics taught in more than 50 courses. Students have the opportunity to draw on the expertise of the largest number of academic experts in European government, politics and public policy to be found anywhere in Europe.