BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in International Social and Public Policy with Politics, a social policy and politics and international relations degree examining global policy and political structures. Core topics include Research Methods and Policy Analysis. The course includes a dissertation in the final year. The first year introduces the core subjects through modules such as Understanding International Social and Public Policy, Foundations of Social Policy Research, Introduction to Political Science, Introduction to Political Theory, and The LSE Course. The second year builds upon these foundations with Comparative and International Social Policy and Research Methods for Social Policy, alongside optional government and departmental units. The third year centres on the Dissertation, supported by further optional modules in social policy, government, and other departments.
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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 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
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: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 71%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other 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
- Introduction to Political Science
- Introduction to Political Theory
- The LSE Course
- Comparative and International Social Policy
- Research Methods for Social Policy
- Options from social policy, government or another department to the value of one unit
- One government option
- Dissertation
- One social policy option
- One government option
- Options from social policy, government or another department to the value of one unit
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £35,500 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £51,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £66,000. The £51,000 median after five years is £23,500 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics 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 with Politics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
88% 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 Politics 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 162 UCAS points.
Does BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics 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 Politics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.