This pioneering programme, accredited and delivered by the Lisbon Business and Government School in alliance with the European Association of Political Consultants and the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning and Innovation, has been designed to set a new global standard for the professionalisation and education of political consultants.

 

Bringing together academic excellence and real-world expertise, it offers a unique learning experience that equips participants with the strategic, analytical, and ethical competencies required to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of modern political communication and electoral campaigning.The programme will officially start in October 2026, with a Kick-off Masterclass hosted during the EAPC European Conference in Frankfurt, providing students with an exceptional opportunity to engage directly with leading figures in the field.

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Over the course of nine academic months, participants will undertake a rigorous and dynamic curriculum delivered entirely in English through a flexible online format that combines weekly synchronous sessions, project-based learning challenges, and guided independent study.The teaching faculty comprises distinguished academics with strong research credentials alongside internationally recognised practitioners and EAPC experts, ensuring a powerful integration of theory and practice. Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the European Executive Master in Political Consultancy Certificate, carrying 60 ECTS credits. They will also obtain LBS and EAPC Alumni status and EAPC Membership, becoming part of a global network of leading professionals in the field. Graduates will be prepared to design and lead electoral campaigns that uphold democratic values, actively combat disinformation, resist populism and extremism, and contribute to reducing political polarisation through evidence-based, truthful, and responsible communication strategies.

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Apply now and become one of the pioneers shaping a new standard of excellence in political consultancy, committed to advancing ethical political leadership and strengthening democracy worldwide!