Politics and Policy Analysis Bocconi-LSE Double Degree Program By Bocconi University |TopMBA

Politics and Policy Analysis Bocconi-LSE Double Degree

Program overview

Study Level

Masters

Bocconi and the London School of Economics and Political Science are proud to offer high-caliber students a Double Degree program in European and International Public Policy and Politics, delivered by world-leading experts in public policy and politics. 

This  Double Degree  will allow students to spend their first year at Bocconi (2020/21 AY), attending the MSc in Politics and Policy Analysis, and their second year (2021/22 AY) at London School of Economics and Political Science. 

The program focuses on European politics and policy-making in an international context, with elective courses that provide a critical assessment of Europe’s role in the world, and spanning the fields of political science, law, economics, social policy and other social sciences. Furthermore, participants will enjoy a unique combination of courses and internships, and will gain research experience while completing their thesis.

STUDY PLAN

1st Year at Bocconi University:

First semester, students learn the key concepts of political theories and phenomena in a comparative perspective as well as quantitative methods for theoretical (game theory) and empirical (statistics and econometrics) analysis regarding politics and public policy, and the organization of public administration and its interaction with political systems 

Main topics:

  • Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis
  • Comparative Politics
  • Functioning of Public  Sector
  • Public Economics

Second semester, students acquire advanced knowledge of international relations, they become familiar with the legal and institutional aspects of negotiation and implementation of international agreements, and they understand the crucial role of population dynamics and demographic changes (such as aging, migration, fertility and the evolution of gender roles)  on political behavior and on the policy making process.

Main topics:

  • Legal Aspects of Policy Making
  • International Relations
  • Population Dynamics and Demography

2nd Year at London School of Economics and Political Science

Core

European Policy-making and International Cooperation


Professional Skills Development (compulsory)

Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills Evidence

Evidence and Analysis in Policy-making


Electives

European Policy-Making and International Cooperation

Evidence and Analysis in Policy-making

The Politics and Policies of Brexit

International Migration and Migration Management

Informal Governance

Policy-making in European Union

Introduction to Quantitaive Analysis

The Second Europe

Internship (compulsory)

Foreign languages (two languages)

Thesis

You can start your application process here.

Program overview

Study Level

Masters

Bocconi and the London School of Economics and Political Science are proud to offer high-caliber students a Double Degree program in European and International Public Policy and Politics, delivered by world-leading experts in public policy and politics. 

This  Double Degree  will allow students to spend their first year at Bocconi (2020/21 AY), attending the MSc in Politics and Policy Analysis, and their second year (2021/22 AY) at London School of Economics and Political Science. 

The program focuses on European politics and policy-making in an international context, with elective courses that provide a critical assessment of Europe’s role in the world, and spanning the fields of political science, law, economics, social policy and other social sciences. Furthermore, participants will enjoy a unique combination of courses and internships, and will gain research experience while completing their thesis.

STUDY PLAN

1st Year at Bocconi University:

First semester, students learn the key concepts of political theories and phenomena in a comparative perspective as well as quantitative methods for theoretical (game theory) and empirical (statistics and econometrics) analysis regarding politics and public policy, and the organization of public administration and its interaction with political systems 

Main topics:

  • Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis
  • Comparative Politics
  • Functioning of Public  Sector
  • Public Economics

Second semester, students acquire advanced knowledge of international relations, they become familiar with the legal and institutional aspects of negotiation and implementation of international agreements, and they understand the crucial role of population dynamics and demographic changes (such as aging, migration, fertility and the evolution of gender roles)  on political behavior and on the policy making process.

Main topics:

  • Legal Aspects of Policy Making
  • International Relations
  • Population Dynamics and Demography

2nd Year at London School of Economics and Political Science

Core

European Policy-making and International Cooperation


Professional Skills Development (compulsory)

Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills Evidence

Evidence and Analysis in Policy-making


Electives

European Policy-Making and International Cooperation

Evidence and Analysis in Policy-making

The Politics and Policies of Brexit

International Migration and Migration Management

Informal Governance

Policy-making in European Union

Introduction to Quantitaive Analysis

The Second Europe

Internship (compulsory)

Foreign languages (two languages)

Thesis

You can start your application process here.

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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