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Professor Dr. Tony Travers

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Biography

Tony Travers is Professor of Practice and Associate Dean at the LSE School of Public Policy. He is also the Director of LSE London and a prominent figure in the study of local and regional government, elections, and public service reform. His insights are frequently sought by policy makers, and he regularly advises select committees and think tanks. Travers provides expert analysis in both broadcast and print media, appearing on major television and radio networks. He chairs the British Government@LSE research group and regularly contributes political analysis to the LSE Government YouTube channel. Travers has written 'London's Boroughs 50' and has various teaching responsibilities, including overseeing courses like GV311: British Government and EU4A1/EU3A1: Politics Policies 'Brexit'. He has been recognized for his significant contributions to public service economics during the 2026 New Year Honours.

Research Interests

Local Government Regional Government Elections Public Service Reform

Courses

British Government Politics Policies 'Brexit' Cities Urban Age: Challenges Opportunities

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

Application Checklist

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  • Two academic references
  • CV

Specialization Notes

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