I am currently enrolled in LSE’s MSc Gender, Media and Culture programme. In terms of organisation, both faculties I am involved with (Gender and Media) are pretty good. I would say that the course (module) enrollment process needs to be reformed because it takes place during welcome week and can be very stressful for students still dealing with moving in and settling down to have to also choose their courses. For my programme specifically, I was given priority about selection for media and gender modules but I am aware that other programmes do not have this security. For example Gender, Development and Globalisation students do not have priority in the Development department meaning that there are courses that they came to the university to take that they have not been able to enrol in.

In terms of teaching, I would say that most of the lectures are very good; they are engaging and compelling. Some lecturers should work on being able to engage with the class without reading only from a script. The seminars are where I have found the teaching becomes much more variable. Some seminars I have, particularly in the gender department lack structure and inspiration. I sometimes think the concepts are not being pushed to their critical limits. Saying this, one of my seminars has recently improved after we gave the seminar leader our feedback. And, as far as an underfunded gender department goes, they are doing very well. They create an inclusive environment for learning in which I feel comfortable. I just wish it were a little more inspiring.

I also feel that they should give us more assignments because the structure of only doing two essays per course is not pushing me and it is not allowing us to reach our investigative potential as critics.

LSE is one of the most prestigious universities of all time and getting to do my master’s in comparative politics from the university was an honour.

The professors are all experts in their respective fields and often have authored seminal works in those fields.

The student body is very international and you get to meet and interact with people from all parts of the globe.

Having an LSE degree is an advantage in terms of job prospects as well.

LSE prepares its students by challenging them to think critically.

LSE is indeed one of the universities that has the most diverse student pattern in the world which gives comfort to students and creates a friendly atmosphere. Academics are incredible and the structure of the courses are both push students to be more active and enable them to look at the issues from different angles. On top of that, strong networking is a great advantage. It is really nice to study in an institution that gathers such amazing academics and qualified students.

Studying my MSc at LSE was one of the most enriching experiences from which I developed myself. The professors and the quality of the lessons are on top levels. If you get accepted to this University you should definitely accept it. You’ll meet people from all over the world, you’ll be able to do tons of activities in and out the campus and you’ll have the most amazing time in Central London. The exams and projects are very demanding but as long as you are proactive and study very hard since day 1 you’ll be able to achieve great results. LSE provides a lot of activities throughout the year for its students as well as events and conferences from renowned people around the world. You can join students’ societies, sports’ clubs, or you can even create your own association!
LSE provides a lot of discounts as well for its students and inside the campus there are several restaurants for accessible prices.
Professors are very accessible and you can visit them whenever you need to (with appointments).
The library is amazing and you’ll have access to the best materials to work on essays, projects or exams. It is one of the best libraries for social sciences in the world.
As the campus is located in Central London, you’ll be able to do a lot of activities and visit all the touristic places.
Overall, LSE will not disappoint you at all. It is a great opportunity to develop and to always be challenged to achieve better while having a great time!

Location is perfect being in such a global city as London, which also filters into gifting students with great career prospects. Courses offer great complimentary modules with plenty opportunities to get involved with extra-curricula activities with departments being very active in setting up events.

Inadequate mental health services, minimal contact hours, nice Hare Krishna. Discrepancies in standard of teaching across courses. Minimal financial support. Should include a diversity of assessment types

I enjoy my time at LSE overall. I am a second-year undergraduate and have found the academics very heavy, but also relatively fulfilling. We get a lot of reading (300-700 pages per week) for classes but normally I enjoy the topics discussed. Because of the intensity, it can be difficult to find time for social activities, but it’s just about trying. LSE can be very isolating with everyone keeping their head down in the library/working at home, but if you are in halls, join (and stay active!) in societies, and go out in London you will be happy.

I studied the MSc Global Politics at LSE. The course was very interesting, covered a broad range of subjects, and had many interesting modules to choose from, however, it was quite general and broad and I ended up learning a little about a lot rather than studying in-depth.

Facilities and resources available at the uni are excellent, good academic and career support, great location. Overall, I had a great experience

LSE’s renowned slogan ‘learning the causes of things’ was one of the first things I saw on the university prospectus before I joined. This phrase was constantly repeated during my induction sessions in the first year, but is it really true? I can absolutely say that after 4 years at the LSE studying a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, I have been encouraged to critically engage with debates, theories, peers and academic staff to truly get to know the causes of various phenomena. A crucial aspect of studying at the LSE is learning that you will very rarely find the true causes of things, but that is ok too. Understanding the limitations of what we can know is a key aspect of social science. From supportive academic staff, engaging curriculum and a variety of societies to choose from, my experience at the LSE has been an incredible (very steep) learning experience where I have felt challenged and stretched. I have enjoyed being a student on a modern campus in the heart of London and would most definitely recommend the experience to others. If you want to study at one of the best and most renowned institutions in the world (and have a whole lot of fun too) then I definitely recommend the LSE.

LSE helps students to reach their academic full potential and allows them to succeed in terms of their careers and dreams. LSE continues to be the top university in the UK for human sciences. Not only do they support students to pursue their careers in international organisations, LSE also allows students to pursue their careers in banking and consulting firms.