r/LSE

Hi! Im joining the MSc in ISPP and I wanted to know if you recommend getting a tablet or ipad for taking notes? Or Im good with just my laptop?

I’m a year 12 thinking about applying to LSE to study politics. In my Alevels (history, politics, soc and epq) I’m predicted 3 A*s and an A. On their wesbite LSE say they look for strong GCSE results, which I think i kind of got (887777765). However, in my actual GCSEs I only got a 4 in english language. Its a pass but I chose to resit in November last year and got a 6 (which is what I was originally predicted). LSE said they require a minimum 6 in language, so would it matter if I got that after I resat? And are my GCSE results strong enough?

Guys how do I write a Philosophy personal statement😭, last year I applied for Law and imo it was much easier to write a personal statement for because I could tie in internships and work experience directly into like the academic study of law whereas for Philosophy you can’t really do the same. Also last year I got rejected and they said it was due to my personal statement, albeit it was the day before the UCAS deadline so I must have fairly competitive, so any just general personal statement tips would be much appreciated:)

hi everyone
im applying to bsc economics and data science next year for 2028 entry. do you think i should get a career counsellor? they help with profile building. these people would guide me with everything like finding internships, help me write a paper and publish it, and also help with my personal statement. they charge around 9000 pounds (im indian)

thank you :)

Are there any wordings or sentences I can add in PS that is LSE specific?

Hi, I am from a third world country. Other parts of my profile are excellent. I have an above average gpa (9.5/10) , I am in the top 1% of my class and I have great internships at one of my country's top government economics institute. I am worried that my GRE score will kill my apps as the quant score is low. I have only some time to retake it however, I am also applying to Mannheim and UZH and I need time to prep for those apps as well as the oxford and LSE SOPs. (Earlier the better right) Also i dont think I have the bandwidth to retake the GRE and spend so much money again. Please let me know if the one year course is still achievable with a great SOP and other good parts of my application or should I just focus on Mannheim, UZH and PSE.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some honest advice from anyone who knows the US/UK systems. I'm a 30+ student living in Europe, and I want to finish an undergraduate degree in International Relations. Since I work and have other responsibilities, I need a solid online or hybrid model.

Right now, I’m stuck between two options and would love your take on them:

1. LSE / University of London (Online BSc): I know LSE is a massive name for IR, but the British system feels so cold and rigid. Dealing with their admissions bureaucracy as an international transfer is already a nightmare, and the 100% final-exam model sounds incredibly stressful.
2. Harvard Extension School (ALB degree): Their "Earn Your Way In" path (just passing 3 entry courses with a B or better) feels way more human and realistic. The continuous grading system seems much safer for keeping a good GPA. The only catch is making a couple of short trips to Boston for the campus requirement.

Just to clear things up: I’m strictly focused on International Relations, global politics, and consulting. I have absolutely zero interest in high finance or investment banking.

Given my situation, how do these two brands actually compare out there in the real world (diplomacy, NGOs, global consulting)? Is the brutal exam pressure at LSE worth it, or does the more supportive, GPA-friendly Harvard Liberal Arts model make more sense for an adult student?

Would love to hear any thoughts or personal experiences. Thanks a ton!

Hi everyone

Due to a last-minute change in my living situation for September. I have started looking into LSE accommodation. Unfortunately, it looks like everything is sold out.

Does anyone know if rooms or flats are likely to become available again or is it basically hopeless at this point? If you’ve been in a similar situation I’d really appreciate any advice.

Some preliminary info>

2027/28 Application

IB Predicted 43/45

HL: Math AI, English A, Business Management

SL: History, Spanish B, ESS

SuperC: Written 1 Financial Article for a newspaper. Read 2 financial books. Participated in the European Innovation Academy, London 2026. Workshadow at a day trading firm. Planning to do Coursera work as well.

ExtraC: Vice President of Student Council (Did accounting and resource management). Created a Math Tutoring YouTube Channel. Estonian Debate Competition 2nd Place.

Problem: I do not know which course to apply to!

Why BSc Fin. & Accounting: I really like maths, and I'm strong at it. This degree will provide a strong career path and more opportunities than management. I feel this would give me a safer future and better career opportunities in my field.

Why BSc Management: Overall, I am more of a management person. In EIA, being the CEO shows my path as a manager & a leader. I am a great speaker (Debate) and have always been positioned as a leader in roles in teamwork, etc. I have a bigger chance of getting into management because the IB score boundary is lower, with less competition as well, but that comes at the cost of fewer opportunities for me.

So my question: Should I go for BSc Fin. & Accounting or BSc Management??

Thanks!!

I am from Private School and GCSE is 887777766

Currently have 3A*1A predicted and my UCAS coordinator said I have an excellent PS

Now TMUA is mandatory if I get 7+ could it compensate for weaker GCSE or will I get rejected immediately?

Hi !
So i was browsing through courses offered by lse (my target) and got confused between finance and finance + accounting. I did notice that the entry requirements for later are a bit lower (a 6 in IB mathematics). Hence i may need to apply for the second one due to my mathematics grades. However is there a real difference between these two courses in regard to future job opportunities in investment banking or similar adjacent financial fields of work ? The only thing that worries me is that even if i get my maths to a 7, i may not be able to get that conditional 7 in the exams. Also would LSE prioritise a student with harder IB HL subjects such as physics and AA maths (considering they both are 7). Thanks a lot for the help !

GCSE 999887776 I think its not competitive

A level predicted A*A*A*A

Strong PS

Found a couple of FOI and most offer holders have full 8 and 9 Idk if i should apply or not as it seems like i will get rejected immediately

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Had my GSS rejected in early May. Did anyone else received this today? Does that mean I should not expect anything to change until the enf of July?

I got an offer in LSE’s MSc in Gender, Development and Globalization, 2026/27 academic year. Unfortunately, I have been unable to secure the necessary funding to cover my tuition and living expenses for this upcoming year. Because I cannot proceed under these financial constraints, I would need may to reinstate my application for the next academic year. 

Please I would appreciate all ideas on how I can undertake this process?

I need a room only for 9 months, but can find accomodation for 51 weeks only at Robeson, High Holburn and Lilian Knowles. How flexible are they to allow you to vacate early if you let them know in advance? Should I go ahead and book the room?

I wanna apply to LSE for Politics but I’m afraid that my predicted grades may not be competitive enough

I haven’t gotten them yet but the entry requirement is AAA, if I got A*AA predicted do I still have a chance of getting in?

If not then is there anything I can do that could make me more competitive?

I achieved a*b last year and resat one a level had to get an A to meet my aab offer
Unfortunately I feel like I’ve gotten a B
What are the chances I’d be accepted with a*bb because it’s the same ucas points ik Lse doesn’t use equivalents but still it’s a near miss. Has anyone gotten in with a near miss before ? The course is Lse law and I’m a contextual applicant.

I will start IBDP soon and I wish to do BSc Management at LSE.

My subject combinations are:

HL: Maths AI, Business Management, German B
SL: Physics, Chemistry, English LL

I want to know whether this subject choice is competitive and rigour enough for me to get into LSE if I really lock in IB and get 40+ grades? Because I saw on the web that traditional subjects at HL are required and Business is non-preferred subject for LSE.

But my school does not offer AA Maths, HL Physics, Econ, and other quantitative subjects, which is why I am a bit concerned.

Can anyone help with my subject choice and my chances at BSc Management?

For those who have received an offer for postgraduate taught study at LSE, has anyone been notified if they were accepted also to the LSE Excellence Scholarship? I gather that people are considered for the scholarship during the application phase, but it is unclear to me whether they would be awarded the scholarship with their letter of acceptance or afterwards, say in June/July when all offers have been made. (Since how could they judge whether someone should merit the award if not all applicants have been considered yet).

If anyone has already been awarded this scholarship, how did you find out, and when in relation to your being accepted to the MSc?

Thank you.