BSc International Social and Public Policy
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in International Social and Public Policy, a social policy degree examining social challenges and governance in the UK and internationally. Core topics include Research Methods and Policy Analysis. The curriculum concludes with a substantial independent dissertation. The first year introduces foundational subjects through Understanding International Social and Public Policy, Foundations of Social Policy Research, Social Economics and Policy, and Politics of Social Policy Making. The second year advances learning with Comparative and International Social Policy and Research Methods for Social Policy, alongside two unit options. The final year allows students to select three units of options from social policy or other departments while completing their dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB IB Diploma: 37 points overall, with 666 at higher level
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 40%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 70%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding International Social and Public Policy
- Foundations of Social Policy Research
- Social Economics and Policy
- Politics of Social Policy Making
- The LSE Course
- Comparative and International Social Policy
- Research Methods for Social Policy
- Two options to the value of two units, one can be an outside option
- Options from social policy or another department to the value of three units
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Social and Public Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £56,500. The £39,000 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BSc International Social and Public Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Social and Public Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc International Social and Public Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 174 UCAS points.
Does BSc International Social and Public Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc International Social and Public Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.