London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE
speciality: Politics

LSE provides a comfortable atmosphere for a wide variety of backgrounds and is constantly working towards learning more about how they can be inclusive of the many groups on campus. There is still a lot to be improved but the school is open to listening to suggestions and constantly working to improve the social experience of everyone attending.

LSE provides students opportunities to grow beyond what they even believed was possible. It has brought out a side of me that I did not know existed and now admire. I love going to the many events held every month on a wide array of topics and discussing current affairs with my peers.

As a first year student in the Government department (though having never taken politics A Level or equivalent), I can truly say that the politics lectures and classes I have taken this year have impressed me more than I thought possible- for the core modules GV101 (introduction to political science) and GV100 (introduction to political theory), attending lectures was actually a pleasure. The only downside (apart from the occasional dry reading or two) is that it is very difficult to achieve a first in such modules. Half of my degree is also in economics (BSc Politics and Economics). This involves one economics module and mathematics and statistics half modules. Whilst these can be heavy going at times (although there are definitely some less orthodox moments, such as a week on the ‘economics of discrimination’!), mastering concepts to the tune of a high grade is easier, or at least this has been my experience so far.

Despite this, I fear the experience could have been isolating had I not lived in university halls. Here I was surrounded by other nervous freshers who quickly became some of my best friends, who I now study/brunch/club with regularly. The campus itself can be very intense, and the complaints that there is little community spirit at the LSE are not unfounded. However, societies, too, can help massively with this. As well as careers societies (which I do recommend, and am a member of multiple!), there are plenty of sports/cultural/arts/charity societies to explore. I can almost guarantee you will join *every single society ever* in Freshers Week, but sticking with a few throughout the year will definitely enrich the university experience.

I hope you can now better LSE(e) what a few years here might look like for you!

The university offers you some of the greatest career prospects and opportunities to enhance your knowledge of the subject you love. The university has amazing facilities, though sometimes not large enough. However it lacks pastoral support.

I love studying here. LSE is great, my professors are excellent and very knowledgeable. The diversity of backgrounds enriches our experience in the classroom. It is also very challenging, which makes it even more worthwhile

I came to LSE on a one year exchange program for the US. My time here has allowed me to immerse myself into the campus and student life. I must say, compared to my uni in the US, the LSE fosters individual and original thought. They host a ton of talks and lectures that create an atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re involved in the future of different discussions.

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.

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.

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!

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.