Complex Decision (International Student): Oxford Environmental Change and Policy (ECP), LSE Environment and Development, Cambridge Development Studies or Science Po LSE (dev studies) double degree international affairs
I've been going back and forth on this for a while (convinced myself multiple times I've made the final decision 😅), so I'd really appreciate some outside perspective.
Here's where I'm at with each option:
Oxford - The college experience appeals to me a lot, and the course content is excellent (new very modern course), though it leans more science-heavy than I'd ideally like.
Cambridge - Similar college experience to Oxford, but feels more academically rigorous overall.
LSE - The course is really flexible, which I love. It would also let me live in London, something I've genuinely always wanted to do, especially after spending my undergrad at a campus university (also in UK). The catch is it's only one year, which feels a bit daunting. Also, realistically, my career is heading towards field-based roles, so London living might be now-or-never for me.
Sciences Po/LSE (double degree) - The concept is genuinely exciting and it would be a great opportunity to develop my French. But I'm not sure it justifies the extra €40k for the additional year, and both years feel quite generalist in structure.
Has anyone been in a similar position or have thoughts on any of these programmes? Any advice would be hugely appreciated!