BSc International Social and Public Policy with Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in International Social and Public Policy with Economics, a social policy and economics degree focused on global social policy challenges such as poverty and inequality. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Policy Analysis. The curriculum combines core social policy theory with rigorous economic training. The first year covers foundational principles through Understanding International Social and Public Policy, Foundations of Social Policy Research, Microeconomics I, and Macroeconomics I. The second year progresses to Comparative and International Social Policy, Research Methods for Social Policy, and Microeconomics II. The final year involves an independent dissertation alongside approved options from social policy and economics.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA, with an A in Mathematics IB Diploma: 38 points overall, with 766 at higher level, including Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 201 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 365 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 2%
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: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 285 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 72%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 435 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
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
- Quantitative Methods (Mathematics)
- Quantitative Methods (Statistics)
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- The LSE Course
- Comparative and International Social Policy
- Research Methods for Social Policy
- Microeconomics II
- Courses to the value of one unit
- Dissertation
- Options to the value of two units from social policy, economics or an approved outside option
- OR you take other approved economics options to the same value
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Social and Public Policy with Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £41,000 after 15 months, £49,000 after 3 years, £72,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £53,500 and £119,000. The £72,000 median after five years is £44,500 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BSc International Social and Public Policy with Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
92% 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 with Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
92% 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 with Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 193 UCAS points.
Does BSc International Social and Public Policy with Economics 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 with Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.