Curriculum

Combine work with study

This course's unique structure and diverse group of students equipped me with an out of the box perspective on international affairs.

Darshini Subramaniam, Ministry of Agriculture of Malaysia

The next Programme runs for 12 months from September 2026 to September 2027 with:

• 4 intensive weeks of 5 days in September, December, January, and April
• 20 evening seminars on Wednesdays from late September 2026 to April 2027
• 2 policy weekends in October 2026 and February 2027

Attendance at seminars and lectures is compulsory, but please see the ‘Mode of Participation’ section for options in attendance.

Mode of Participation

The LSE IDEAS Executive MSc Programme offers two options for student participation: Residential Option and Non-Residential Option.

Students on the residential option will participate in all teaching sessions in-person. They will be required to be on-campus and physically present in London for the duration of the Programme. International students on this option will be sponsored by LSE for the Student visa.

Students on the non-residential option will participate in the weekly Wednesday evening sessions remotely. They will join all other teaching sessions in-person, i.e. the 4 intensive weeks and the 2 policy weekends. Please contact the  LSE Visa Advice Team for advice prior to your travel, to arrange the most suitable visa for you.

When applying, you must choose one of the above options. You will not be able to switch between the options during the year. Student visa sponsorship will not be available for the non-residential option at any point during your studies.

Compulsory units

The course consists of 4 compulsory units:

Accordion

Although the syllabus is wide-ranging, there are no optional courses within the programme. Participants, however, are free to attend any of the lectures given at LSE.