LSE/University of Toronto double degree – Master of Public Administration and Master of Global Affairs
The dual degree between the University of Toronto and the London School of Economics and Political Science will allow students to gain two distinct and complementary degrees — a Master of Global Affairs (MGA) from Toronto and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in London — in six sessions rather than the four years otherwise required to complete these degrees consecutively. Students enrolled in the dual degree will benefit from the unique academic strengths of each institution, the depth of the networks centered in their geographic regions, their distinct professional training, and internship resources. By attending institutions based in London and Toronto, they will benefit from studying global affairs from two different contexts. By combining a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Global Affairs, students will benefit from two complementary perspectives on the pressing global challenges of the 21st century.
Structure of the MPA/MGA
Year One (September-April)
Year 1: Students complete Year 1 courses at the London School of Economics and Political Science
Semester 1
- PP402 Quantitative Methods for Public Policy
- PP406 Philosophy for Public Policy
- PP440 Micro and Macro Economics for Public Policy
- PP478 Political Science for Public Policy
- Either:
PP449 Comparative Political Economy and Development
OR PP450 Making government and policies deliver for development
OR PP448 International Political Economy and Development
OR PP454 Development Economics
Summer 1 (May-August)
Summer: Students participate in an internship with the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
- GLA1007H Global Internship (0.5 FCE, 10 to 16 weeks) plus a critical reflection paper to be submitted in September of Year 2.
Year Two (September-April)
Year 2: Students complete courses at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
- GLA1006H International Legal Challenges (0.5 FCE)
- GLA2111H Research Methods for Global Affairs (0.5 FCE)
- GLA1011H Global Innovation Policy (0.5 FCE)
- GLA2000H Capstone Seminar (0.5 FCE)
- GLA2887H Final Research and Analysis (0.5 FCE; CR/NCR)
Additional 2.5 FCEs of electives in Year 2 (five half courses) at the 2000 level, all taken at the Munk School.
Summer 2 (May-June)
- GLA22890Y Policy Paper
Program Length
6 sessions full-time
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through the London School of Economics and Political Science admissions website. Applicants to the dual MPA/MGA do not need to submit an application through the MGA program unless they also want to be considered for only the MGA as well. Please see our admissions page for information on applying to the MGA program.
Applications for entrance fall 2022 are due on a rolling basis.
For questions related to applying to the MPP/MGA program please contact:
Contacts:
Master of Public Administration Program
London School of Economics and Political Science
Email: LSE Graduate Admissions
LSE MPA programme queries: Contac the LSE School of Public Policy Double Degrees office at: spp.doubledegrees@lse.ac.uk
Master of Global Affairs Program
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
Email: mga@utoronto.ca
Tuition Fees:
Master of Public Administration (LSE) / Master of Global Affairs (University of Toronto):
Students must pay the tuition fees applicable in their host institution (please note that tuition fees are subject to change as per U of T policy):
Fall-Winter Year 1: LSE Tuition Fees
Summer Year 1 2022: U of T: EXEMPT
Fall-Winter Year 2 2022/2023: U of T: $21, 070.00 CAD (approx.) for domestic students. $41,870.00 CAD (approx.) for international students.
Summer Year 2 2023: U of T: EXEMPT
***Please note that dual degree MPA/MGA students are not eligible for MGA scholarship funding since the dual degree program tuition is already reduced (two degrees for the tuition price of one degree).
Questions? Please visit the London School of Economics and Political Science website for more information.