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MPA - Master of Public Administration
Houghton Street
Full Time
SEP-25
21 months
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MPA - Master of Public Administration
Houghton Street
Full Time
SEP-25
21 months
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The Double Master of Public Administration (MPA) offers students the unique opportunity to study at two internationally renowned institutions, the LSE’s School of Public Policy, and Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).
The double degree candidates will profit from the extensive resources available in London and New York City, as well as the global reach of the combined alumni networks of both schools. Throughout the two-year programme students will develop essential skills in core disciplines of public policy and will benefit from the resources, networks and opportunities of two historic institutions in the vibrant cities of London and New York.
In their first year of study, students will experience being a part of LSE’s international community in the heart of London. They will draw upon the unique institutional strengths of LSE’s School of Public Policy to develop key skills in political science, economics and quantitative analysis alongside an understanding of the principles underlying good public policy. Students will complete their first year equipped with the skills and practical tools to be able to confidently analyse and address real-world policy challenges.
The second year at SIPA will build upon the methodological skills gained at LSE and provide students with the substantive knowledge of a policy concentration. Through the completion of a Capstone Project, students will have the opportunity to gain professional experience and apply their learnings to a real-world problem in policy and management. Students will work in teams of 6-8 students to provide external clients with innovative analysis and practical recommendations based on the skills learned throughout their studies at LSE and Columbia University.
As they advance in their career, graduates will benefit from the expertise, resources and international alumni networks of both prestigious institutions and will be equipped with the skills and experience to confidently engage with complex policy issues in national and global policy making.
Careers support
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The LSE-Columbia (SIPA) MPA double degree provides students with the opportunity to develop professional skills and experience to give them a head start over other graduates in seeking post-study employment in a relevant sector. The double degree is an excellent career decision with many global employers attracted to both the intellectual rigour and the practical applications of the course. The degree equips professionals with the skills to make an immediate impact for employers in the public sector, private companies, non-governmental and inter-governmental organisations around the world.
Students will benefit from the careers support, resources and networks of both prestigious institutions.
A BA degree or equivalent in any discipline with the following classifications: a minimum Upper Second Class (2:1) in the UK system or international equivalent grade, in any subject discipline.
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Domestic
£30,792 per year
Students from Domestic
Year one (LSE): £30,792 (2024/25). Year two (Columbia - SIPA): View Columbia fees webpages for detailed information regarding fees and additional supplementary costs (provisional).
£30,792 per year
Students from EU
Year one (LSE): £30,792 (2024/25). Year two (Columbia - SIPA): View Columbia fees webpages for detailed information regarding fees and additional supplementary costs (provisional).
£30,792 per year
Students from International
Year one (LSE): £30,792 (2024/25). Year two (Columbia - SIPA): View Columbia fees webpages for detailed information regarding fees and additional supplementary costs (provisional).
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