Diploma for Graduates in Politics
Is this programme for me?
The programme is suitable for graduates of any discipline who, for professional or personal reasons, wish to secure a stand-alone qualification in politics. It is also ideal for those who wish to undertake postgraduate work and whose first degree is in an unrelated field.
Programme aims
To provide a thorough grounding in the principles of politics while developing critical skills for a wide range of real world professional situations.
Programme structure
To complete the programme you must pass four full units (or the equivalent).
Prestige
Developed by academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences.
Flexible study at a reasonable cost
You have between 1-5 years to complete the programme. The total fee payable to the University is £1,180 if you complete in the minimum study period.
Study materials
The study materials that we send you include:
- Strategies for success – an academic advice and study skills handbook containing information about study techniques, planning your studies, making the best use of resources and preparing for examinations.
- Student handbook.
- Subject guides (offering advice on how to use textbooks).
- Past exam papers and Examiners' reports - these resources are updated annually and are available to download.
- Regulations.
Study support and online resources
You can either study independently at a pace that suits you, or enrol for additional classes at a local institution (either full time or part time) and benefit from the more formalized support this provides.
- LSE arranges a Study weekend in February each year. This consists of short courses desgined to help you with examination preparation and technique. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your studies with subject specialists.
- LSE also runs a Summer School each year, usually from July to mid-August, to which all students are welcome.
- Online resources including Examiners' reports and past exam papers, the Student handbook, Regulations, unit information sheets, reading lists, a ‘News and notices’ section. It also contains the first four chapters of subject guides for most units. On registering you will also gain access to the Virtual Learning Environment.
- Online Library giving access to Justis.com, JSTOR, ABI/INFORM, Academic Search Premier and Business Source Premier.
Summary of key dates
| Application deadline |
17 September (non-EU)
17 October (EU)
in the year before you intend to sit your first exams |
| Registration deadline |
30 November |
| Despatch of study materials |
Shortly after your registration form is received |
| Examinations take place |
May/June |