MSc in International Public Policy/EU Politics and Policies?

I am currently reading IPP at UCL. If you have any questions ask away!

If you don't mind! Thank you.

How many people are in your cohort approximately?
What are the career aspirations usually for people doing this course, and where do they get to after graduation, realistically and from what you've seen? I would like to work forlol the European Commission, or get a traineeship at one of the available EU institutions (Parliament, Council..). I feel like this course would increase the chances of doing that.
And what do you think of the postgraduate life experience as a whole at UCL?

I am currently reading IPP at UCL. If you have any questions ask away!

If you don't mind! Thank you.

How many people are in your cohort approximately?
What are the career aspirations usually for people doing this course, and where do they get to after graduation, realistically and from what you've seen? I would like to work for the European Commission, or get a traineeship at one of the available EU institutions (Parliament, Council..). I feel like this course would increase the chances of doing that.
And what do you think of the postgraduate life experience as a whole at UCL?

Hi, I think there are around 100 people on the course. There are two core modules which you must do one of them is called the IPP module; this is quite basic if you have had any previous IR experience in the past or political experience. And then in the other two modules, which are compulsory, the numbers are quite large in lessons. However, this is because this is a mishmash of three or four courses put together hence the numbers; however, there are a lot of modules to pick from, and the average size of classes is 20 and then seminars, there are around eight people.
I am unable to tell you about the majority of people's career aspirations as our course finishes in September however a lot of people are very interested in joining international organisations or joining local government this is a great course it provides you with a great depth of skills and knowledge about international policy-making and you can specialise in what you're interested in there are also a great number of opportunities to engage with those institutions you speak about.
Postgraduate life at Ucl differs greatly from my undergrad experience, depending on whether you live in private accommodations or halls. But there are a lot of engagement opportunities. It is essentially what you make of it.

Thanks for that! To be honest, if I do get an offer, I'd still be conflicted whether I'd want to go for International Policy or European Policy (surely they'd have no problem changing that). I'm guessing a lot of modules are shared by both cohorts in this sense.

As for the last part, I was thinking of joining the halls. It's a great way to meet other postgraduate students I think, also takes the hassle away from finding your own place. I would be 27 when doing the course, wonder if I'd be among the oldest aha.

So in terms of which one you pick, look at the core modules and what you think will look better on your CV.
With IPP, you need to do 2 Core modules (IPP and a basic Econ policy module), and then you need to do 1 Qual and 1 Quant module.
I assume that European has its core module and then the same as IPP a Qual and Quant. Then the department offers the same extra modules. So in essence, your course would be only different by maybe only 1 module.

If you need any more help lmk

Thanks! Can I ask what average age for the IPP looks like?

21/22 - mostly, everyone is just finished their undergraduate 3 or 4 years. There are a few older individuals but not many.

Oh.. lol. That'd be interesting then hahaha. Was hoping a bit higher.

Are you an older student? If so I wouldn't worry at all

Are you an older student? If so I wouldn't worry at all

Would you say LSE or UCL is a better choice for this programme?

I can't speak for LSE, but UCL's campus, student organisations, and extra involvement are really good. The campus is a lot bigger and I think student satisfaction is a lot higher compared to LSE. But on par, UCL and LSE are both great institutions.

Do you find that people studying the course end up getting traineeships at the EU institutions or otherwise high-level public sector positions? If you maybe had the chance to see with respect to your cohort or previous ones.

I wish I could answer this question, but I am unable to. My immediate friend group are progressing onto PHD's or have been sucked into corporate grad schemes. But I suggest looking on linked in, filtering the education section, and then finding relevant people there to ask them questions and see where they have progressed.
I think (as with every degree, undergraduate or master), it gives you an interview/ foot in the door, especially from prestigious universities, but whether you will be successful is down to your own competencies and own initiatives.
Sorry, I couldn't be much help. The course ends in October so many haven't actually found anything cohesive yet.