London School of Economics and Political Science

Founded by Fabians, Beatrice and Sidney Webb, Graham Wallas and George Bernard Shaw in 1895 to specialise in the advanced study of the social sciences.

Subjects pioneered at LSE include anthropology, criminology, international relations, social psychology and sociology.

LSE has produced 35 world leaders and heads of state, and 16 Nobel Prize winners in economics, peace and literature.

Entry standards are high and LSE encourages applications from all students with the best academic potential, irrespective of background.

Excellent grades at A level (including A* for some subjects) are required in traditional academic subjects plus good GCSE grades.

Our standard minimum A level entry requirements range from AAB to A*AA.

There are many widening participation activities for pupils from Year 6 to Year 13, including: LSE Choice, Pathways to Law, summer schools, student tutoring and mentoring.

Student Mix

The 10,145 students enrolled in the academic year 2013/14

LSE frequently appears in the top reaches of international and national league tables, and has been ranked London’s top university for three years in a row. 

Set up to improve society and to "understand the causes of things”, LSE is delivering a five point plan to ensure a continued focus on excellence, inclusivity and achievement.

For further information             

www.lse.ac.uk

Email----- stu.rec@lse.ac.uk

Phone---+44 (0)20 7955 6613

Address              

LSE

Houghton Street

London

WC2A 2AE

UCAS Code L72