About the programme
LSE and Sciences Po joined forces in 2002 to sign an agreement establishing a double degree in international affairs. The double degree, which is based on reciprocal recognition of both curriculum and evaluation in the partner university, offers a top level education in international affairs and international relations/international political economy.
The double degree takes place over the course of two full academic years with the first year in Paris and the second in London.
The focus of the double degree is international affairs. It is designed primarily for those who intend to practise negotiation in government, international institutions and business, as well as those with a general interest in international relations and international political economy.
At the end of two years of successful study students will be awarded a master's degree from Sciences Po and either MSc International Relations| or MSc International Political Economy| from LSE.
Year one: Sciences Po 
The first year is spent at Sciences Po in the Master Affaires Internationales. Students must chose between three specialisations: sécurité internationale, management public international, and politique économique internationale.
Semesters one and two
Students will be required to take two economics courses in their first year, unless they can demonstrate prior proficiency, in which case they will be allowed to take a different course during the second semester.
Students will need to validate their first year at Sciences Po before being allowed to proceed to LSE.
Year two: LSE
The second year is spent at LSE and runs from October until September of the following year. It comprises three terms and the summer period for completion of the dissertation.
Students will enrol in either the MSc International Relations| or the MSc International Political Economy|.
Languages
English is the only required language (though knowledge of French is useful).
Students who do not have a recognised secondary education or university degree with at least two years of study with English as the language of instruction must meet LSE's higher requirement (see entry requirements|).
Application
Applications should be made online only (www.admissions.sciences-po.fr|). Your complete application (application plus supporting documents) must reach Sciences Po by 1 March 2012.
Selection
Applications are administered centrally by Sciences Po in Paris where they will be examined by a joint admissions board comprising representatives of both LSE and Sciences Po. Successful applicants will be notified by post and email. Please see the online application for details of how to apply.
Supplementary documents:
In addition to the application form, you are required to submit
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A full and official transcript of marks obtained for each year of third level education including the current year when available.
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A certified copy of your undergraduate degree (if applicable).
Documents written in languages other than English or French must be accompanied by a translation into one of the above languages.
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A personal statement, to be submitted in English. In no more than 1,000 words, please describe your background, your career objectives in the field of international affairs and how obtaining the LSE/Sciences Po double degree will help you to achieve those objectives.
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Two letters of recommendation. These can either be in French or English. They must be attached to your online application form or placed in an envelope sealed and signed on the back by the referee before being added to the application file.
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A résumé in French or English.
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Optional professional reference.
Items 1 to 3 can be submitted as scanned attachments to the online application form. References may be submitted online or by post.