MPA Study Support

In year two, for those choosing to write a Policy Paper or Dissertation support seminars concentrate on:

• Understanding the difference between a Policy Paper and a Dissertation
• Developing research topics and questions
• Structuring and presenting policy analysis
• The MPA assessment requirements for Policy Papers and Dissertations.

LSE LIFE is a place where you can come to learn more about yourself, your studies and your goals. 

During the semester, LSE LIFE offers LSE students a wide range of talks, workshops, study advice, and academic mentoring. 

LSE LIFE is located on the Ground Floor of LSE Library and is open from Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm.

LSE Careers provides networking opportunities, careers advice, and workshops to strengthen your professional skills. 

As an LSE student, you can book one to one appointments with individual career consultants to help discuss your career aspirations, review your CV, or practice mock interviews. 

LSE Careers is based on the 5th Floor of Saw Swee Hock Student Centre and are open Mon – Fri 9.30am - 5pm and Thursday 9.30am – 8pm.

LSE Careers can be reached by telephone on +44 20 7955 7135.

You can book a careers appointment, or register for an upcoming careers event through LSE Careerhub.

If you are interested in learning a new language, or improving your exisiting level in a particular language, you can register for a class at the LSE Language Centre. 

The LSE Language Centre offers courses in French, Manadrin Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and as well as other languages. 

To learn more, you visit the Language Centre's website for course details and availability.