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MSc International Social and Public Policy (Migration)

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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, youll gain the skills to identify key social challenges and analyse the social and public policies designed to tackle these issues.

We approach the policy process from an international, interdisciplinary and applied perspective. Youll delve into the differences between social policy development and implementation in different countries and the roles of stakeholders such as governments, NGOs, families and markets.

Building on this foundation, youll then follow one of seven streams.

You can take either the general stream:

MSc International Social and Public Policy
Or you can choose one of the following specialist streams:

MSc International Social and Public Policy (Development)
MSc International Social and Public Policy (Education)
MSc International Social and Public Policy (Migration)
MSc International Social and Public Policy (Non-Governmental Organisations)
MSc International Social and Public Policy (Research)
LSE-Fudan Double Master's in International Social and Public Policy
Our department is rated number one in the UK for social policy (Good University 51ÊÓƵ 2024). We were also awarded the highest UK ranking for research in the field of social policy in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2021). So, youll be studying in a vibrant, highly rated research environment.

This page covers information about the specialist stream: MSc International Social and Public Policy (Migration).

This interdisciplinary stream examines the complex interrelationship between migration and social policy.

Youll examine global migration issues in developing and developed countries, such as inequalities in the movement of people and transnational impacts. Youll also explore different patterns and forms of migration. Teaching encompasses many different theoretical approaches to migration and research methods used to analyse migration patterns and trends.

Optional courses enable you to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals. Current themes: include ethnicity, race and social policy, urbanisation and social policy in the Global South, and educational inequalities.

Youll also complete a dissertation on a migration topic (agreed with your supervisor).

When you graduate, youll have the skills and expertise to shape and lead policymaking on complex migration issues.

Graduate destinations:
Students who have graduated from programmes similar to this have gone on to work for:

different UN agencies including UNDP, UNICEF and UNHCR
a variety of small and large NGOs including Oxfam, Medecins Sans Frontières, International Red Cross and One World
action international or intergovernmental organisations such as the World Economic Forum, European Commission and World Bank
consulting companies
government ministries.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 29,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • University League Table

    3rd

  • Campus address

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, Houghton Street, London, England, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Stu

    7th out of 122 1

    1st out of 41

    5th out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    193 87%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    6th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    66th

    22

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    180 86%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    1st

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    9th

    13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    171 83%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    26th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    61st

    53

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