EU450     
Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills

This information is for the 2019/20 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Julian Hoerner CBG 6.06

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MSc in Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe, MSc in Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe (LSE & Sciences Po), MSc in European Studies (Research), MSc in European and International Public Policy, MSc in European and International Public Policy (LSE and Bocconi), MSc in European and International Public Policy (LSE and Sciences Po), MSc in Political Economy of Europe and MSc in Political Economy of Europe (LSE and Sciences Po). This course is available on the MSc in International Migration and Public Policy and MSc in The Global Political Economy of China and Europe (LSE and Fudan). This course is not available as an outside option.

Course content

This innovative programme introduces European Institute students to professional skills for a successful career that engages with Europe. The course consists of a number of workshops, seminar series and interactive simulations from which students can choose. The aim of the course is that European Institute students leave LSE with a competitive CV and connections with alumni and professionals.

Teaching

The teaching format varies across the different workshops and seminars.

Students are not requiered to attend all workshops and seminars throughout the year, but only those for which they signed up. 

Workshop timetables will vary over both terms.

Formative coursework

Formative work will vary based on the workshops attended.  

Assessment

There is no examination for this course.  Students may qualify for a certificate of participation for some workshops upon completion of formative work.

Key facts

Department: European Institute

Total students 2018/19: 209

Average class size 2018/19: Unavailable

Controlled access 2018/19: No

Value: Non-credit bearing

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Specialist skills