European Studies

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These programmes are based in the European Institute and offer the following benefits:

* Historically grounded, multi-disciplinary analysis of European integration and the post-communist transformation process.
* Teachers of academic distinction, with experience of policy making in Europe.
* A seminar on contemporary issues with distinguished outside speakers, including business leaders and policy makers.
* Students from these programmes are actively head hunted by companies and international organisations working in the region.
* Former graduates pursue successful careers in politics, journalism, diplomacy, business and in international financial institutions.

In the MSc European Studies (Research) students combine specialist courses from MSc European Political Economy or MSc Politics and Government in the European Union or MSc European Studies: Ideas and Identities together with intensive research design and methods training.

Students take five papers, including a specialist core course from the MSc European Political Economy or MSc Politics and Government in the European Union or MSc European Studies: Ideas and Identities, a specialist course on research design and methods for European Studies, quantitative analysis, an elective option, and a 10,000 word dissertation on an approved topic. Students who have successfully completed the MSc European Studies (Research) will be well-placed to apply for admission into competitive doctoral programmes in the UK and elsewhere.

Courses 1 (compulsory)

(* half unit)

Choose to the value of one full unit from either MSc European Political Economy, MSc European Studies: Ideas and Identities or MSc Politics and Government in the European Union:

* The Idea of Europe*
* History and Theory of European Integration*
* Democracy, Ideology and the European State*
* European Political Economy
* Ethnic Diversity and International Society*
* European Politics: Comparative Analysis*

Course 2
* Quantitative Analysis I: Description and Inference* (assessed on a pass/fail basis)

Course 3
* Research Methods and Design in European Studies. An assessed 3,000 word essay on problems of Research Design and Methods as applied to methodological issues related to prospective dissertation and doctoral research.

Course 4
* 10,000 word dissertation on an approved topic.

Course 5
* For students choosing the European Political Economy stream: One other course up to the value of a half unit from the MSc European Political Economy programme.
* For students choosing the European Politics and European Identities streams: One other course up to the value of a full unit (or combination of half units) from MSc Politics and Government in the European Union or MSc European Studies: Ideas and Identities programmes under the specialist options, or from one of the compulsory courses not already taken

Promotion to the second yearof the doctoral programme

Promotion to the second year (ie admission into the doctoral programme at the European Institute) is conditional on obtaining a good merit in your master's degree, normally defined as an average of 65 per cent or above, and 65 per cent or above in the dissertation; and is conditional on the availability of a suitable supervisor.

A good upper second or first class degree, or a GPA of 3.5 or better in any of the social sciences, including contemporary history and international relations.English requirement: * TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 627 in the paper test or 107 in the internet based test * IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 7.0 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 627 TOEFL iBT® test: 107 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Fee reductions and rewards
LSE undergraduates starting taught postgraduate study at the School are eligible for a fee reduction in the region of ten per cent of the fee. These reductions are available for UK, EU and non-EU students. The School offers a range of rewards for early payment of fees for all self-financed students.

Scholarships for study at LSE

LSE makes available over £12 million annually in financial support for its students via a range of scholarships, bursaries and award schemes, details of which can be found on these pages. LSE's world class programmes attract a consistently high calibre of applicants, many of whom seek financial support from the School, so there is always much competition for our awards. Securing the necessary funds to attend LSE can be a difficult and time consuming process so you should start to think about it as early as possible. Please be aware that the School will be unable to offer you any financial assistance if you knowingly register under funded. The relevant link on the left will take you to the awards available for your chosen level of study.

The School would like to thank the many donors who have contributed to the New Futures Fund, which provides funds for a number of discretionary scholarships.

Diploma, LLM, MA, MSc and MSc (Research) programmes

There are a range of awards available for study at this level. Approximately 19% of taught masters offer holders are successful in obtaining some form of financial support from the School. The value of support ranges in value from 10% of the tuition fee to a full fees and maintenance award.

Graduate Support Scheme

LSE's major financial support scheme for study at taught masters level is the Graduate Support Scheme (GSS). This scheme is open to all applicants, with the exception of those undertaking specific modular or executive programmes such as the MSc in Finance (Part time) or the MSc in Health Economics, Policy and Management. Around £2 million is available annually in the form of awards from the Graduate Support Scheme. The Scheme is designed to help students who do not have sufficient funds to meet all their costs of study. GSS awards range in value from £3,000 to a maximum of £10,000, and have an average value of £6,000. Application to the Graduate Support Scheme is via the LSE Graduate Financial Support Application form. This form will be made available to you once you have submitted an application for admission to the School. The form will then be available until 27 April 2011.

Awards

If you complete the LSE Graduate Financial Support Application form, and are made an offer of admission by 27 April 2011, you will also be automatically considered for any other awards being offered by LSE, for which you are eligible, with the exception of Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding where there are separate, department led processes in place. AHRC and ESRC funding is relevant to Home UK and Home EU applicants only, and there are also subject restrictions in place. We offer a range of awards based on different criteria such as a specific programme of study, nationality, or country of permanent domicile. In addition, a number of external organisations offer funding to support postgraduate study. We recommend that applicants follow up as many avenues as possible to find funding. Please be aware that if you accept funding from an external source, it is your responsibility to check the terms of the award. Some awards are accompanied by specific terms and conditions which you should be sure you able to meet before accepting the award. Information about other Awards offered by LSE or external organisations. Please take some time to look at all the other awards available to support your study at LSE. The details of these awards are updated each October, but new LSE awards may become available during the course of the admissions cycle. We will only write to successful applicants for these awards. Selection for these awards will take place between May and July 2011 and all successful applicants will be notified by 31 July 2011.