Dual Degree Program: Master of Global Affairs (University of Toronto) / Master of Public Administration (London School of Economics)

Program Description

This dual degree program creates a pathway between the U of T Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and the London School of Economics Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs. In Year 1, students complete MPA coursework at the London School of Economics and Political Science in the United Kingdom. In the Summer session of Year 1, students complete an internship that is part of the MGA program. In Year 2, students complete MGA coursework in Toronto and in the final Summer session, complete a policy paper as part of the dual degree requirements.

Students will gain both degrees in two years (21 months) rather than the four years it would take to acquire the degrees consecutively. The pattern of registration is F/W/S/F/W/S with students completing both programs by the end of June in Year 2. This dual degree program is open to applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds.

Contact

Master of Global Affairs / Master of Public Administration Program
munkschool.utoronto.ca/mga/dual-degree-lse-london
www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-public-policy/study/TorontoMunkDoubleDegree

Master of Global Affairs Program
Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
Email: mga@utoronto.ca

School of Public Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science
Email: spp.doubledegrees@lse.ac.uk

Application Process

• Applicants must apply through the London School of Economics and Political Science admissions website. Applicants are then jointly selected and admitted by the MGA at U of T and the MPA at the London School of Economics. All applicants must complete the London School of Economics online admissions application.
• All applicants who are admitted to the dual degree program must then also complete an application on the U of T School of Graduate Studies online admissions application system.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the dual degree program’s additional admission requirements stated below.
• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing in the final year equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+, and a cumulative standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B.
• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the primary language of instruction is not English must provide proof of English-language proficiency. The following tests and scores will be accepted:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test (iBT): 100/120 overall;
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7, with at least 6.5 for each component.

Program Requirements

During their U of T registration in the MGA program, students must successfully complete a total of 7.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs).

Year 1

• Fall and Winter: Students complete Year 1 courses at the London School of Economics.
• Summer (1.0 FCE): GLA1007Y Global Internship (10 to 16 weeks) plus a critical reflection paper to be submitted in September of Year 2.

Year 2

• Fall and Winter (5.0 FCEs):
  • GLA1011H Global Innovation Policy (0.5 FCE).
  • GLA1016H Global Justice and Human Rights (0.5 FCE).
  • GLA2000H Capstone Seminar (0.5 FCE).
  • GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone (0.5 FCE).
  • GLA2887H Final Research and Analysis (0.5 FCE).
  • 2.5 elective FCEs (five half courses) at the 2000 level within the MGA program.
• Summer (1.0 FCE):
  • GLA2890Y Global Policy Review.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)