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London School of Economics

(3.8)
47 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
4
3
1

Overview

London School of Economics information
Level of study
Undergraduate 44%Postgraduate 56%
Mode of study
Full-time 0%Part-time 0%
Gender ratio
Female 0%Male 0%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 0%UK 0%
Number of students
12,910
Source: HESA
About London School of Economics

UCAS Code: L72

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. LSE was founded in 1895 and has grown to become one of the foremost social science universities in the world, ranked alongside Harvard, UC Berkeley and Stanford.

Source: London School of Economics
Tuition fees at London School of Economics
  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
  • International students pay between £27,500 and £34,000 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £29,200.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£32.8k

Average graduate salary

92%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

93%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from London School of Economics

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from London School of Economics

London School of Economics open days

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Courses

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Here are London School of Economics's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

152 UCAS points

Actuarial Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Econometrics & Mathematical Economics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Mathematics and Economics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Psychological and Behavioural Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Financial Mathematics and Statistics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Mathematics with Data Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Finance

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Economics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Mathematics, Statistics, and Business

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Law (Bachelor of Laws)

LLB (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Data Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

152 UCAS points

Mathematics with Economics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

144 UCAS points

Politics and Economics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

144 UCAS points

History and Politics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

144 UCAS points

Accounting & Finance

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

144 UCAS points

Politics and International Relations

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

144 UCAS points

International Relations

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

144 UCAS points

Economic History

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science

London School of Economics reviews & discussions

(3.8)
Based on 47 reviews from London School of Economics's students and alumni
5 star
32%
4 star
34%
3 star
21%
2 star
9%
1 star
4%
All reviews

Showing 11 reviews

1st year student

The course is pretty interesting although there are a lot of readings that are very long. Some of the topics we cover do not seem completely related to the course also.

(4)

1 year ago

1st year student

Don't do much work as compared to the other courses. Very supportive department. Moddules are a little boring. Readings very boring

(4)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Content great but teaching less good

(4)

2 years ago

Graduate

The BSc Economics program at the LSE, University of London is a rigorous and well-structured program that provides students with a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative analysis. One of the strengths of the program is the quality of the professors. They are knowledgeable and passi...

(3)

2 years ago

Graduate

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

1st year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate London School of Economics on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

70%

Nightlife

med

80%

Political

high

48%

Creative

low

49%

Sporty

low

62%

Student Union

low

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

74%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

87%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

70%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

78%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

78%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

72%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

73%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

66%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

83%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

87%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

89%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

60%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

76%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

72%

low

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