London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London (L72)

UCAS code: L72

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a specialist university with an international intake and global reach. Its research and teaching span the breadth of the social sciences, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology, accounting and finance. Founded in 1895 by Beatrice and Sidney Webb, the School has a reputation for academic excellence. The LSE campus is situated off Aldwych in central London.
Source: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London website

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Varied union activities

62%

LOW

Political

80%

HIGH

Creative

48%

LOW

Sporty

49%

LOW

Diverse local nightlife

70%

MED

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 96% MED

Average graduate salary £29k HIGH

Student satisfaction score 84% MED

Number of students

11,850

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

43%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

51%

of students are male

Young / Mature

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

52%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

249 comments (68 students)

- Course
  
  Standard repetitive structure. Lacks support.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Investment
  
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  Regents Park Estate. Some students not many. Fit within budget and distance to uni. Somewhere else ideally, don't like...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Investment
  
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  Regents Park Estate. Some students not many. Fit within budget and distance to uni. Somewhere else ideally, don't like living in a house with randoms.
  
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  Online or word of mouth
  
  2018, 2nd year, Accountancy
  
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  The experience is worth what I paid, but the facilities are not as good as I expected. The kitchen is often dirty as my kitchen...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Probability
  
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  The experience is worth what I paid, but the facilities are not as good as I expected. The kitchen is often dirty as my kitchen mates tend to do their dishes once a month. The wall is relatively thin so it can be quite noisy at night.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Probability
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  Look for agents to view houses that will be available in September then consider halls if the houses are sold out. the main...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Probability
  
  Accommodation
  
  Look for agents to view houses that will be available in September then consider halls if the houses are sold out. the main issue i had was because I was out of the country between June to September so I cannot view the houses.
  
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- Course
  
  It’s been very difficult
  
  2018, 1st year, Applied Mathematics
  
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