Dr. Jacob Lypp

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jacob Lypp is a LSE Fellow specializing in International Migration and a political sociologist skilled in qualitative ethnographic research. His work focuses primarily on issues of citizenship, exclusion, European migration regimes, and the role of Christianity within secular orders. Jacob obtained his degrees from prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge, Freie Universität Berlin, and Sciences Po Paris. He received his doctorate from the European Institute, with his dissertation titled "A Spiritual State: Civic Education, Christianity, Governance of Islam in Germany." His research contributions have been published in the journal "Men and Masculinities," reflecting his expertise in Political Sociology, Migration Studies, Citizenship, Religion, and Secularism, along with Qualitative Methods.

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Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.