About the programme
Sciences Po and LSE have come together to offer high achieving undergraduate students a joint curriculum: the Double master's degree in European Studies.
In this programme, students will focus on the history, politics and institutions of the European Union, and on the ideas which underpin the European project. Teaching is by renowned EU specialists, many with practical experience of policymaking. Students combine lectures and seminars on specific topics with workshops, simulations, case studies and attendance at public lectures and debates with top decision-makers, experts and opinion formers from across Europe.
Bilingual (French and English), and spanning a wide range of disciplines, this selective programme is based on mutual recognition of both curricula and evaluation in the partner university.
The LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in European Studies lasts two academic years: the first year will be spent at Sciences Po, in the Master en Affaires européennes; the second year will take place within the European Institute at LSE studying either MSc European Studies: Ideas and Identities|, MSc European Political Economy |or MSc Politics and Government in the European Union|.
Courses are multidisciplinary and students will choose among international relations, history, economics, law, philosophy and political science with a European focus.
Former graduates pursue successful careers in politics, journalism, diplomacy, business, academia, EU institutions, national administrations and in the international institutions.
Year one: Sciences Po 
At Sciences Po, the academic year runs from early October to the end of June. It is divided into two semesters, each of which is 14 weeks long.
Core curriculum (compulsory) 30 ECTS
Optional courses 5 ECTS
Languages 5 ECTS
Joint seminar 7,5 ECTS
Simulation Game 2,5 ECTS
Collective project 10 ECTS
Year two: LSE
The second year runs from October until September of the following year. It comprises three terms and the summer period for the completion of the 10,000 word dissertation.
Students will enrol in either MSc European Studies: Ideas and Identities or MSc Political Economy of Europe or MSc Politics and Government in the European Union. They will have to make their choice while studying at Sciences Po. Students can expect an average of 180 hours of teaching during the year at LSE.
Language
Applicants must demonstrate competence in both English and French.
Students whose native language is not English must meet LSE's higher requirement (see entry requirements|) or have a recognised university degree with at least three years of study with English as the language of instruction.
Applicants whose native language is not French must prove language ability by means of one of the following:
Students whose native language is neither English nor French must provide proof of ability in both languages as above.
Application
Applications should be made online only. Your complete application (application plus supporting documents) must reach Sciences Po by 11 March 2012.
Selection
Applications are administered centrally at Sciences Po in Paris where they will be examined by a joint admissions board comprising of representatives from both LSE and Sciences Po. Only successful applicants will be notified by post. Students can track the status of their application online. Please see Sciences-Po| 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 university 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 certified translation into one of the above languages.
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A personal statement to be submitted in both English and French. In no more then 1,000 words, please describe your background, your career objectives in the field of the EU and how obtaining the LSE/Sciences Po Double Degree will help you to achieve those objectives.
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Two letters of academic recommendation. These can either be in French or English. They must be submitted online 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 both English and French.
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Optional: you may also submit letters of professional recommendation.
Items 1 to 3 can be submitted as scanned attachments to the online application form. References may be submitted online or by post.