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Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences 2020 Academic direction by london.ac.uk/lse
Join the World Class
1 A mark of excellence
Gain a degree from the University of London, a mark
of excellence, respected worldwide since 1858.
2 Study without relocating
Study wherever you live at a teaching centre near
you and gain a prestigious qualification. With no
travel, relocation or accommodation costs, studying a
University of London programme at a distance is more
affordable than coming to London to study on campus.
3 Quality of learning
The programmes in this prospectus are developed
by academics at LSE, a member institution
of the University of London and one of the
world’s leading social science universities.
4 Employability
Develop employment skills such as problem solving,
analysis and self-motivation which are sought after by top
employers worldwide.
5 Join the World Class
On graduation join our global community of
influential alumni, from leaders in business
and industry to Nobel Prize winners.
2 Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
“In a fast changing environment of worldwide access to higher education, a University of London degree continues to offer a guarantee of quality, value and intellectual rigour.” Professor Wendy Thomson Vice-Chancellor, University of London london.ac.uk/lse 3
Your prestigious University of London qualification About your qualification When you graduate with a degree, diploma or certificate from the University of London you will receive two important documents – your Final Diploma (the certificate you receive on graduation) and a Diploma Supplement. The Final Diploma • Indicates that you were registered with the University of London and awarded a University of London degree, diploma or certificate. • Gives the name of the London School of Economics and Political Science as the member institution that developed the syllabus and provided assessment. • Features the University of London crest and the Vice-Chancellor’s signature. The Diploma Supplement • Describes the nature, level and content of the programme you successfully completed. • Includes the transcript of courses taken, marks achieved and overall classification. • States the role of the London School of Economics and Political Science and the method of study. 4 Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Contents
Introduction
Key dates Join the World Class 2
Application deadline for BSc and
Your prestigious University of London qualification 4
Graduate Diploma programmes:
1 October in the year before you intend to World-class academic direction from LSE 6
sit your examinations Introduction to the programmes 8
Please note: For all programmes, you must
How you study 10
apply to a Recognised Teaching Centre that
provides tuition for the EMFSS programmes. Support for your studies 11
Please contact them for their application Fast track to professional accreditation 12
deadline: bit.ly/teaching-centre-study
Programmes
Registration deadline for BSc and EMFSS degree programmes 13
Graduate Diploma programmes:
30 November Accounting, Banking and Finance programmes 14
Business and Management programmes 16
Application deadline for
the Certificate of Higher Education Data Science programme 17
in Social Sciences (CHESS): Development programmes 18
You must apply to a Recognised Teaching Economics programmes 19
Centre that provides Certificate of Higher
Education tuition. Please contact them for International Relations and Politics programmes 20
their application deadline: Graduate Diplomas 22
bit.ly/teaching-centre-study Certificate of Higher Education 24
in Social Sciences (CHESS)
Registration deadline for CHESS:
31 October Reference
Study materials Entrance requirements 25
Available soon after completing Further information 26
registration and payment
Examinations
May and June
london.ac.uk/lse 5
World-class academic
direction from LSE
LSE is a world-leading LSE is unique in its focus on Social to further study at undergraduate or
university specialising Sciences. The School pioneered the master’s level, or to the workplace.
study of social sciences, economics EMFSS students go onto careers in a
in the social sciences: and international relations, and LSE wide variety of fields, from accounting,
home to an inspirational academics continue to be the leading banking and information systems, to
international community, thinkers in these fields. LSE’s world-class the media, civil service and journalism.
faculty use their research to influence
we are ranked 2nd in the governments, non-governmental EMFSS programmes
world for Management organisations and assist businesses
and Social Sciences in the in tackling the world’s problems. The EMFSS programmes are all
University of London qualifications.
2020 QS World University LSE is rooted in London, but the LSE is a member institution of the
subject rankings. School is proud to be international. We University of London and provides
consider students on the University of the academic direction for the EMFSS
London programmes to be important programmes. This means that LSE
members of our community, one is responsible for the following:
of the most diverse in the world.
• planning the structure and content
of each EMFSS programme
Stand out from the crowd
• developing and writing
LSE was founded to understand the study materials
the causes of things in order to
• setting examination papers
transform them. It is our commitment
and marking the scripts
that the Economics, Management,
Finance and Social Sciences (EMFSS) • determining the curriculum
programmes will give students the and progression of students.
ability to lead in solving problems
of contemporary global relevance. Your final degree, diploma or CHESS
certificate will be from the University
Students will graduate with additional of London and will identify LSE
knowledge, skills and ways of thinking as having developed the syllabus
about the world that will translate and provided assessment.
6 Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science Certificate of Higher LSE was founded in
1895
degrees Education in Social
The flexible bachelor’s degrees Sciences (CHESS)
have been designed to meet the
The CHESS is an entry-level
needs of two separate groups of
qualification which is of interest
students and, as a result, there are
to students who would like It is now one of the foremost social
two different study routes. The first science universities in the world
to progress onto an EMFSS
37 18
group are students embarking on
Bachelor of Science degree.
their initial bachelor’s degree and the
Standard Route has been designed
for them. The second group are Programme benefits
graduates who want to undertake
an additional bachelor’s degree. Our EMFSS programmes are
The Graduate Entry Route provides a
designed to provide students with World leaders (past Nobel Prize winners
a wide choice of study options.
fast-track opportunity to specialise in and present) have
a field, with focused course options • You can opt to study at your own taught or studied
pace, taking up to six years to
50+
and subject groups to choose from. at LSE
This route is of particular interest to complete your Bachelor of Science
graduates who wish to take their degree, five years to complete a
careers, or postgraduate study, in a Graduate Diploma and three years to
different direction to their first degree. complete the CHESS.
• The Virtual Learning Environment
Graduate Diplomas (VLE) provides access to online study LSE academics are responsible for the
material, LSE-moderated discussion academic direction, content and assessment
These undergraduate-level diplomas forums, self-test activities, a Study of the EMFSS degrees and diplomas
are designed for graduates who Buddy database and study skills
offered via the University of London
25
want to acquire additional university- advice.
level education but in a different
• Bachelor’s graduates will have the
subject area to their first degree.
opportunity to be considered for an
These qualifications are of particular
LSE master’s scholarship.
interest to those who seek to upskill
in order to change professions but
do not require a full second degree. Graduates of the University of
London are currently undertaking
postgraduate study at LSE in London
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Introduction to
the programmes
BSc degrees is a degree without Honours. Groups which you will find on
Specific rules for the classification of our website: london.ac.uk/lse
BSc degrees in the EMFSS programme awards are given in the Programme
are based on undergraduate degrees Regulations, under Scheme of Award. Choosing your courses
taught at LSE. Although the study
experience is different, the examinations Recognised For most degrees you have a certain
themselves are aligned as closely as amount of choice in the courses that
practicable with those at LSE and are Teaching Centres you take. You have control, within
set and marked to the same standards. certain guidelines, over the number
The University of London currently and choice of examinations you take
There are 14 degrees to choose from. works with a growing network of over
All degrees consist of 12 courses and each year. For more information on
100 Recognised Teaching Centres available degrees, structures and course
each course is examined, typically by worldwide (over 30 specifically for
a traditional three-hour closed book outlines, please see: london.ac.uk/lse
the EMFSS programmes) which
examination held at an exam centre. provide tuition support for our
students. For more details visit: The FHEQ framework
A University of bit.ly/recognised-centres
The UK Quality Assurance Agency
London degree For those interested in studying online, for Higher Education has prepared a
see: onlinecourses.london.ac.uk framework for classifying the level of
Undergraduate degrees of the courses to permit the comparability of
University of London are awarded Courses those taught in different institutions.
with Honours. The award certificate University undergraduate courses are
will indicate the level of the academic All the EMFSS programmes are made classified at three levels corresponding
performance (Honours) achieved up of short units of study called to standard three-year undergraduate
by classifying the award. The courses. Each course covers a specific degrees: Level 4 (introductory),
classification of the degree will be topic and is examined separately. For Level 5 (intermediate) and Level 6
based on the ratified marks from more information about exam centres (advanced). (Levels 1–3 describe
the completed assessments. The please see: bit.ly/UoL-ExamCentres pre-University courses and Level 7 is
standard classification system for Your EMFSS programme will be made graduate level for master’s degrees.)
bachelor’s degrees with Honours is: up of the necessary number of courses In terms of the EMFSS awards:
• First Class to complete the full qualification. • 100 numbered courses are classified
Typically, EMFSS courses are worth as FHEQ Level 4
• Upper Second Class 30 academic credits, although we do
• Lower Second Class offer some 15 credit courses. Some of • 200 numbered courses are classified
the courses within your programme as FHEQ Level 5
• Third Class will be mandatory, whereas others • 300 numbered courses are classified
A Pass Degree or Ordinary Degree are optional and can be selected by at FHEQ Level 6.
you from the designated Selection
8 Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Award/Level Why consider this? Courses Duration
If you do not currently meet the entrance requirements for our degrees
Certificate of If you can attend one of the teaching institutions with permission to teach 4 1–5 years ▲
Higher Education the programme and you wish to:
in Social Sciences • progress on to the degree programme but do not meet the entrance
(FHEQ Level 4) requirements for the degree.
• gain a stand-alone qualification that will admit you into the second year of
the BSc programmes listed in this leaflet and degrees at many universities
in the UK, USA and Australia.
If you meet the entrance requirements for our degrees
BSc Standard • To gain a world-class degree through flexible study. 12 3–6 years
Route
(FHEQ Level 6) • If you have previously studied similar material to a comparable level and
depth you can apply for accreditation of prior learning (RPL) from up to
four full 100 level courses.
If you already have a first degree (Bachelor’s degree)
BSc Graduate If you hold a full first degree and want a flexible way to gain a 9 2–6 years✝
Entry Route second degree, you may be able to complete a shorter than usual
(FHEQ Level 6) study programme (a minimum of two years for most degrees).
Graduate If you hold a full first degree in any discipline but, for professional 4 1–5 years
Diplomas or personal reasons, wish to secure a stand-alone qualification in a
(FHEQ Level 6) named discipline in the fields of Economics, Management, Finance
and the Social Sciences. You may also use the diploma as a basis
for progression into postgraduate study in a related area.
All students will need to register at, and pay fees to, a local Recognised Teaching Centre.
See page 25 for entrance requirements for: Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences (CHESS), BSc degrees
(Standard and Graduate Entry Route) and Graduate Diplomas
There are many qualifications, from the UK and overseas, which satisfy the University’s entrance requirements, for more
information visit: bit.ly/Gen-Entry-Quals
▲ If you successfully complete the CHESS you can transfer to, and complete, a BSc degree in a further two years, paying
continuing registration fees.
✝ T he BSc Accounting and Finance, BSc Development and Economics, BSc Economics, BSc Economics and Finance, and
BSc Management and Digital Innovation have a three-year minimum registration period.
london.ac.uk/lse 9
How you study
Am I ready to study? Study materials Examinations
A University of London qualification is Your study materials are available You are assessed by unseen written
highly regarded worldwide. Given the through the Student Portal and examinations. You do not have to
academic rigour of our programmes, are specially written by academics enter for examinations every year:
to achieve good results requires appointed by LSE. The cost of your you decide when you are ready.
a high degree of self-motivation. study materials is included in your Examinations are set to ensure
But your hard work will be worth initial and continuing registration fees. your work is assessed to the same
it in the end, as you will join an standard as LSE-based students.
Depending on the course, materials
expanding community of alumni
are likely to include a Student guide They are held once a year, in May/June,
with excellent career prospects.
and the Programme handbook; at local centres in over 180 countries
subject guides and/or online course as well as in London. For most courses
Am I eligible? materials for each course studied; past you sit a three-hour paper (or a two-
examination papers and Examiners’ hour paper for each half course). For
You can take advantage of the wide commentaries; and Programme some courses a project/coursework
range of entry points, including Regulations containing full details of also counts towards your assessment.
a fast track route for those who syllabuses, programme structures
already hold a degree. If you are not and degree classification criteria.
eligible for the degree, you may be Library support
eligible for the Certificate of Higher
Education in Social Sciences (CHESS), Books LSE library
please see: london.ac.uk/lse Registered students may have
Although many courses will provide
access to the core textbooks free of free-of-charge access to the
Flexible study charge, for others you may need to main LSE Library on a reference
purchase your own books. Our official basis. For more information
You can manage your studies to online bookstore partners can help please see: lse.ac.uk/library
fit in with your own schedule and with sourcing any texts you need
responsibilities. You do not have to to buy. For more information see: Senate House Library
enter for examinations every year if earthprint.com/universityoflondon
you have not had enough time to Registered students are entitled
allocate to your studies. As a guide, you to free reference access to Senate
should dedicate at least 35 hours per Webinars House Library. However, there are
week for approximately 34 weeks of membership fees payable for those
EMFSS offers a series of live webinars who wish to borrow books. For more
the year if you intend to complete the
presented by LSE staff, providing information please see: bit.ly/SHL_info
maximum of four courses in one year.
study and revision guidance for
selected courses, as well as other
topics such as study skills and careers.
10 Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesSupport for your studies
Online support The Online Library
You must have access to the internet You can download journal articles
so that you are able to make use of required for your studies from the
resources which are only available Online Library for free. About 75
online. Once registered, we will per cent of the essential readings
send you a University of London across all EMFSS courses are available
username and password enabling through the Online Library.
you to log in to the Student Portal.
You can then access your University
of London email account and the
LSE Summer School Ishaan Ghai
following two key resources. LSE runs three Summer School sessions, BSc Business and Management
each of which are three weeks in Graduate, Singapore Institute
The Virtual Learning duration. The Summer School runs of Management
from late June to mid-August each
Environment (VLE) year. This is a unique opportunity ‘I truly had a wonderful
for students of the University of summer abroad at the LSE
This provides online courses and Summer School.
additional resources to enhance London programmes to experience
the LSE in-person, and to engage I gained the desired global
your studies, including: experience and learnt a
directly with its world-class faculty.
• online courses to guide you subject which I would be
through your study More than 100 academically rigorous happy to pursue my career in.’
courses are available across a range
• electronic copies of all print materials of subjects and levels. They are
all led by full-time LSE academics, Spend a year at LSE
• videos delivered by LSE
academics, including tutorials and are suited to undergraduates,
postgraduates and professionals. Students who have completed at
and worked examples least four courses from the degree
• discussion forums where you can EMFSS students and alumni also are able to apply for admission to the
collaborate with your peers benefit from a 15 per cent discount LSE General Course and claim credit
on tuition fees. If you successfully for the successful completion of
• online activities that allow you to complete two Summer School courses, relevant courses. The General Course
develop your understanding you may gain Recognition of Prior is an opportunity for selected EMFSS
Learning (RPL) for a 100 level course. students to experience life at LSE,
• study skills advice, digital literacy,
Visit: lse.ac.uk/summerschool attending lectures and classes for the
and exam preparation.
period of a full academic year of study
(September–July). For more information
visit: bit.ly/LSE_Global_Learning
london.ac.uk/lse 11Fast track to professional
accreditation
BSc Accounting and granted for BA1-BA4) and also CIMA’s
Finance graduates Operational Levels for P1 (Performance
Operations) and F1 (Financial
Operations) which count towards
CIMA’s Diploma in Management • Eligible to qualify for the Singapore
Accounting: cimaglobal.com Qualification Programme
• Eligible to claim credit for up to BSc Accounting and Graduates of these programmes who
six Professional Stage modules Finance graduates pass certain courses as specified by the
Singapore Qualification Programme
Students study for the full ACA BSc Banking and are eligible to apply for exemptions
qualification while in full-time Finance graduates from a number of the Core Syllabus
employment. BSc Accounting and Areas of the Singapore QP Academic
Finance graduates can claim credit for Base. More details about the Singapore
up to six Professional Stage modules QP are available at: www.sac.gov.sg
required for qualification, depending
upon the options chosen and grades
achieved. Details can be found on their ‘I chose to study with
website: apps.icaew.com/cpldirectory
the University of London
• Eligible for exemption from because I had very positive
certain ACCA modules leading feedback from people who
to professional qualification had done the programme
before, and they had
Graduates from the above programmes told me about how the
who have passed combinations of
standards were very
• Eligible to receive up to five courses on these degrees are eligible
for exemption from certain ACCA similar to the standards at
exemptions from CIMA’s Certificate
in Business Accounting and CIMA’s modules leading to professional LSE…it was definitely my
Operational Levels for P1 and F1 qualification. For further information first choice.’
see their website: accaglobal.com
Shana Shwetangi
Graduates who have passed the
BSc Banking and Finance, Singapore
required specified EMFSS courses
are eligible to receive exemptions LSE MSc Accounting and Finance,
for CIMA’s Certificate in Business United Kingdom
Accounting (exemptions being
12 Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesEMFSS degree programmes
Available degrees
Accounting, Banking and
Finance programmes
• BSc Accounting and Finance
• BSc Banking and Finance
Business and Management
programmes
• BSc Business and Management
• BSc Management and
Digital Innovation
BSc degrees may be admitted through the Data Science programme
Graduate Entry Route and qualify • BSc Data Science and
BSc degrees in the EMFSS programme for the award of a degree on the Business Analytics
are typically based on undergraduate basis of passing nine courses.
degrees taught at LSE. BSc degrees Development programmes
A failed course may be taken again in
consist of 12 courses when taken • BSc Development and Economics
a subsequent year, though no more
through the Standard Route and
than two resit attempts are permitted.
nine courses through the Graduate • BSc International Development
Entry Route. Courses are classified You may remain registered for a
as either 100, 200 or 300. degree for a maximum of six years. Economics programmes
Full regulations on all these matters • BSc Economics
may be found in the Programme
Degree structure Regulations: bit.ly/EMFSS-ProgRegs • BSc Economics and Finance
There are 14 degrees to choose from. For full information on programme • BSc Economics and Management
All degrees consist of 12 courses structures please visit the relevant • BSc Economics and Politics
and each course is examined, programme pages at: london.ac.uk/lse
typically by a traditional three-hour, • BSc Mathematics and Economics
closed book examination (though The EMFSS Programme Regulations
some courses are examined by also contain full details on the rules International Relations and
other forms of assessment). that govern the choice of any course, Politics programmes
please see: bit.ly/UoL-Regulations • BSc International Relations
If you already hold a degree
from an approved university, you • BSc Politics and International Relations
london.ac.uk/lse 13Accounting, Banking
and Finance programmes
Where can it lead?
Studying one of our Accounting,
Banking and Finance programmes
gives you the breadth of understanding
and the quantitative skills you need to
launch into the accounting or finance
industry. Take your career in any number
of directions, including accountancy,
consulting, risk management,
investment and commercial banking,
sales and trading, or investment
analysis and management.
About the programmes experience a truly global perspective, ‘[The UoL degree] was
broadening your horizons as well
These degrees have been developed as honing your understanding and really amazing, it was a
by LSE academics within the critical analysis skills of key topics within good experience. I really
Departments of Finance and finance, banking and accounting. liked how it wasn’t just
Accounting, both of which enjoy pre- academic, it also focused on
eminent reputations for the excellence Programmes offered how I can implement it in
of their teaching and research.
in this area my real work experience. I
The structure of the programmes learned quite a few things
allows you to choose optional courses Degrees that I actually implemented
in related areas which complement
the core courses to give well-rounded • BSc Accounting and Finance in my business and it really
coverage of the major issues and helped me with my startup.
• BSc Banking and Finance
areas of modern financial and It’s going to help me in the
accounting theory and practice. We also offer a Graduate Diploma future with the expansion
You will find that the courses have in Finance. For more information as well.’
an international flavour, developed on all available Graduate
Diplomas, see page 22. Zain Abbas
in consultation with academics and
professionals throughout Southeast Asia BSc Accounting and Finance
as well as the UK. This gives your study Pakistan
14 Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesProfessor Leslie Willcocks Department of Management, LSE ‘Business and Management is central to operating in the modern business world. As a student, you will find understanding and analysing international business and making managerial judgements full of fresh challenges. You will also find that the study of Business and Management not only provides insights, but also gives you the analytical equipment and knowledge to actually begin to perform in a business that operates globally. As an LSE professor, my role in the course has been to write the subject guide, and act as an examiner. I teach Global Business Management on the full- time courses at LSE, and research and publish in the areas of global sourcing, strategic management, managing information technologies, organisational change and digital business.’ london.ac.uk/lse 15
Business and Management
programmes
Where can it lead?
The wide-ranging topics you’ll study
in our Business and Management
programmes allow you to springboard
into a multitude of varied career
paths. You can explore the world of
consulting; capitalise on your quantitative
training in accountancy or banking;
or use your skills in any number of
firms across the world in general
management, marketing or information
and innovation management.
About the programmes Programmes offered
These qualifications will prepare you in this area
for the demanding and competitive
Degrees
world of business and management.
They combine a study of the core • BSc Business and Management
Mahnoor Fatima
social science methodologies with BSc Business and Management,
technical skills such as data analysis • BSc Management and Pakistan
and presentation as well as providing Digital Innovation
‘The most rewarding part of
practice-oriented knowledge.
We also offer a Graduate Diploma in studying through University
You will learn about the political, social Management and Digital Innovation, of London is knowing that my
and cultural aspects of the business for more information on all available degree is accepted wherever I
and management environment and Graduate Diplomas, see page 22. go. It also gives you a lot of
acquire the ability to critically assess flexibility so that you can
and challenge ideas which will be work and study on your own
beneficial throughout your career. pace in your home country.’
16 Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesData Science programme
Dr James Abdey
About the programme We also offer a Graduate Diploma in
Department of Statistics
Data Science. For more information on
The Data Science and Business all available Graduate Diplomas, ‘Blending quantitative
Analytics programme provides the see page 22. expertise with qualitative
essential training in probability, insights, graduates of this
statistics, mathematics and computing Where can it lead? programme will be among
skills for the visualisation and the world’s first graduates in
analysis of large datasets, deriving Data scientists are much in this area due to
valuable insights from data. The demand across industry, including undergraduate provision of
programme has a strong focus on a variety of internet online service such programmes being in its
methodology, but also on applications companies, marketers, banks, infancy. With strong employer
in finance and economics as well as investment management and demand for graduates with
in business, marketing and beyond. other financial companies. these skills, and a limited
supply of graduates, students
Data scientist positions involve a
Programme offered wide range of responsibilities; such as
pursuing the degree will
surely gain a competitive edge
in this area conducting exploratory data analysis,
in the labour market.’
applying statistical methodologies,
Degree deriving business insights from
data, partnering with company
• BSc Data Science and Business executives, product and engineering
Analytics teams to solve problems, identify
trends and opportunities, inform,
This degree is also available to study influence, support and execute
through fully-supported online product decisions and launches.
learning, for more information visit:
onlinecourses.london.ac.uk
london.ac.uk/lse 17Development programmes
Professor
Tim Forsyth
About the programmes We also offer a Graduate Diploma in Department of International
International Development. For more Development, LSE
International Development combines information on all available Graduate
social science approaches from multiple Diplomas, see page 22. ‘The field of International
disciplines to examine the causes of and Development is the attempt
solutions to global inequality. Studying to understand and to
for a degree in this field will give
Where can it lead? shape processes of social
you insights into poverty alleviation, and economic change in
These degrees develop a range of order to reduce poverty
economic growth, aid and assistance, intellectual and practical skills that
environmental issues and social and to create a better life
are relevant across a wide range of for poorer people, and the
change. You will also learn analytical career opportunities. Our graduates
and communication skills that will countries where they live.’
have found work with a wide range
valued by employers and institutions. of employers including multilateral
and intergovernmental organisations,
Programmes offered nongovernmental organisations
(NGOs), charities, think tanks and
in this area lobbying organisations, local and
national governments, educational
Degrees
establishments, and consultancies.
• BSc Development and Economics
Others have opted to continue studying
• BSc International Development international development, or have
transferred the skills they developed at
LSE to other disciplines, such as law.
18 Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesEconomics programmes
About the programmes Programmes offered our students who are aiming in
this direction to understand the
Do you have a passion for making in this area rewards of engaging in economics
sense of the world’s challenges? research and the benefits of
Degrees
interacting with faculty and visitors
This programme has been designed for who are leading economists.
those who wish to shape the future of • BSc Economics
business and society. After completing • BSc Economics and Finance
your studies you will emerge as a well
rounded economist, ready to interpret • BSc Economics and Management
abstract questions into quantifiable • BSc Economics and Politics
solutions. Join alumni who have
gone on to access postgraduate • BSc Mathematics and Economics
studies at some of the world’s most
prestigious learning institutions and We also offer a Graduate Diploma
commenced meaningful careers. in Economics. For more information
on all available Graduate Diplomas,
The first year of the programme will see page 22.
give you an introduction to economics
and develop your quantitative skills.
During the second year you will explore Where can it lead? Hiriharan
more deeply the three core areas of
microeconomics, macroeconomics
Many of our graduates have chosen to Jayashankar
pursue careers in the financial sector, BSc Economics and Finance, India
and econometrics. In your final year, which can include positions involving
you will study higher-level economics economics research as well as those in ‘The LSE designed courses
courses but can also select from courses banking or hedge funds. Increasingly, were very challenging and
in other key subject areas to help many have also preferred to take up very quantitative, which
shape the next step in your career. positions as economic or management prepares you for getting a job
“Students choosing this programme consultants, to join central banks, their or going on to do a master’s
want to stay close to home, but also home country’s government economic degree. The programme is
get some international exposure service or international organisations. structured in such a way that
and a degree that is widely it helped you to think
A significant number choose to analytically. I could definitely
recognised across the globe and go on to graduate study, not just
well understood by employers.” see the difference after I
in economics but also in finance, joined the programme.’
Dr Francesco Nava, Course Convenor management, development, economic
and Lecturer in Economics, history and other fields. Throughout
Department of Economics, LSE their time at LSE we work to prepare
london.ac.uk/lse 19International Relations and
Politics programmes
respective fields; to analyse different
types of social and political problems
of relevance to the world today; and
to form balanced judgements.
Programmes offered
in this area
Degrees
• BSc International Relations
• BSc Politics and International Relations
Katy Jeffrey
BSc Politics and International
We also offer Graduate Diploma Relations, New Zealand
programmes, for more information, ‘I think the best thing about
see page 22. studying with the University
About the programmes of London is the independence
Both programmes develop skills in the
Where can it lead? that you’re given. I couldn’t
attend lectures during the day
analysis of key issues of contemporary These degrees develop a range of as my work schedule is
society – for example, issues of order intellectual and practical skills that different every day. Having
and stability; or issues relating to are relevant across a wide range of the freedom to do things my
inequality and injustice. These skills career opportunities. Our graduates way was brilliant. I would
include the ability to read critically and have found work with a wide range advise anyone still studying
reflect on theories and practices, and to of employers including multilateral to just keep at it. I’m sure I’ll
think creatively in order to produce well- and intergovernmental organisations, have no problem getting a job
crafted essays in your final examinations. NGOs, banking and accounting services, using this degree. I feel so
These qualifications allow you to local and national governments, proud of my achievement. All
develop an in-depth understanding of educational establishments, and my hard work is paying off.’
one or two social science disciplines and media and publishing companies.
also take individual subjects from others, Others have opted to continue studying
so you develop a breadth of knowledge these academic disciplines, or have
and understanding of the social world. transferred the skills they developed at
The degrees allow you to engage LSE to other disciplines, such as law.
with key theoretical ideas in the
20 Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesProfessor Paul Kelly Dean, University of London Programmes at LSE ‘As one of the leading social science universities in the world we bring a research and teaching expertise honed over a period of over 120 years to the programmes taught around the world. The LSE has always had an international focus even when most universities were primarily concerned with national priorities and students. Our working relationship with teaching centres is simply a further element of that international focus. As Dean of the EMFSS Programmes at LSE, my responsibilities cover ensuring that the programmes reflect the very latest world-leading research being carried out at LSE and the highest standards of delivery. So, on your graduation, students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a wide range of graduate jobs or in further academic study.’ london.ac.uk/lse 21
Graduate Diplomas
Who are they for?
Graduate Diplomas are sometimes
described as ‘conversion’ diplomas
because they allow a student with
an undergraduate qualification in
one subject to proceed to a master’s
degree or other postgraduate
qualification in another. It must be
stressed that entry to a master’s
programme is typically subject to quite
demanding admission requirements.
Universities typically indicate what
qualifications, in terms of courses
and results achieved, they require,
and students should confirm that
the Graduate Diploma could enable
them to reach these standards. Mostly
universities will want to see evidence
of strong results in intermediate
or advanced courses, and the
structure of the Graduate Diplomas
is built around this requirement.
What are they? their employment prospects or to
In many subject areas Graduate
proceed to a postgraduate degree
The EMFSS Graduate Diplomas or other advanced qualification. Diplomas may also have value in
are bachelor’s, or undergraduate, terms of professional development.
Graduate Diploma programmes For example, a business manager
level qualifications that have been
are designed so that they can be with a degree but no background in
specifically designed for graduates who
completed and examined in a single accounting or information systems
would like an additional bachelor’s
year of full-time study. Currently, most can achieve a good understanding
level qualification but do not want
students opt to study on a flexible of the elements of these subjects
to commit to a full second degree.
part-time basis and take at least two in a short space of time.
They are highly valued by students
years to complete their qualifications.
who want to acquire university level
Students can remain registered for the
education in a subject that is unrelated
Graduate Diploma for up to five years.
to their first degree, either to enhance
22 Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesAvailable programmes • Standard: these are diplomas
requiring only the general standard
We currently offer the following of an undergraduate degree or
Graduate Diplomas: equivalent. This includes the diploma
in Management and Digital
• Business Analytics Innovation.
• Data Science • Standard Plus: these are diplomas
• Economics where students are advised
to confirm that, through an
• Finance undergraduate degree or otherwise,
• International Development they are familiar with our basic core Christine
subjects (economics, mathematics
• Management and statistics) to the level of a typical Amour-Levar
• Management and Digital Innovation first-year undergraduate course. Graduate Diploma in
This is not a formal requirement but International Relations, Singapore
• Mathematics students who have no familiarity with
these subjects from their first degree ‘I’ve enjoyed the experience
tremendously and found it
Admission are advised to undertake some
quite easy to study remotely
additional study. These are diplomas
All our Graduate Diplomas include 200 in Business Analytics, Finance and using the Virtual Learning
and 300 level courses which students Management. Environment (VLE), study
will typically study from the outset. materials and resources
This means that students need to be • Technical: these are diplomas available online. As a result, I
sure that they are sufficiently qualified for which a strong background in feel that I have broadened my
to undertake the programme. Given mathematics/statistics, going beyond knowledge of politics in the
that some of the material covered A-level, is required. Applicants for field of international
within the programmes require these diplomas are expected to relations and have a much
subject-specific knowledge, such as have a strong understanding of better understanding of the
the materials typically taught in the mathematics and are advised also to key issues currently affecting
first year of a bachelor’s degree or have some familiarity with economics. our world on multiple levels.’
equivalent, we have categorised the These are diplomas in Data Science,
programmes into three groups: Economics and Mathematics.
london.ac.uk/lse 23Certificate of Higher Education
in Social Sciences (CHESS)
Features of the CHESS
• You take the same courses and sit
the same examinations as those
offered to degree students.
• You can complete the CHESS
in a minimum of one year
and a maximum of three.
• You sit your examinations in May/June.
• You must pass all four courses in
order to be awarded the CHESS.
• Failed papers can be taken
again but no more than three
Who is this for? An entry route to attempts are allowed.
The Certificate of Higher Education in degree study
Social Sciences (CHESS) is a qualification
Further information
If you do not have A levels or their
in its own right that must be studied There are a number of universities in the
equivalent, the CHESS may provide
at a Recognised Teaching Centre, UK, including LSE, which will consider
an entry route to all of the degrees in
please visit: bit.ly/recognised-centres you for entry into the second year of
the fields of Economics, Management,
This qualification is for you if you: Finance and the Social Sciences. a degree if you pass the CHESS with
very high marks and have taken the
• have the ability, motivation and If you intend to go on to a degree appropriate courses. You will need to
maturity to study at degree programme listed in this leaflet, choose apply through UCAS, stating that you
level, but do not have the your courses carefully and make sure are applying for second-year entry.
qualifications usually required to that the courses you choose are available
enter a degree programme on the degree that interests you. For full details on how to meet
our entrance requirements,
• have the necessary qualifications to This will ensure that you receive including further information on
embark on a degree, but would prefer credit for the courses you have our general entrance requirements,
a course with more teaching support passed. You can transfer to one of visit: london.ac.uk/courses
the degrees listed in this leaflet after
• intend to take a degree programme, attempting four courses and passing
but would like to gain a recognised three full courses of the CHESS.
qualification after one year.
24 Undergraduate courses in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social SciencesEntrance requirements
For full details on how to meet our entrance requirements, please visit: london.ac.uk/courses
Please note: all students will need to register at, and pay fees to, a local Recognised Teaching Centre.
CHESS BSc Degree Standard BSc Degree Graduate Graduate Diplomas
Entry Route Entry Route
Internet access ✔ Required ✔ Required ✔ Required ✔ Required
Age requirement 18 years or older before at least 17 years old at least 17 years old
You must normally* be: 31 December in the
year you first register
with the University
English ✔ Required ✔ Required ✔ Required ✔ Required
You must provide
proof of competence
in English which is
acceptable to the
University (a test
of proficiency may
be required).
Mathematics ✔ Required ✔ Required ✔ Required ✔ Required
You must demonstrate
competence in
Mathematics at least
equivalent to UK
GCSE/GCE O level in a
Mathematical subject
at grade C or above.**
Qualifications As well as the University’s As well as the University’s You must hold a full first You must hold an acceptable
Note: There are many requirements listed requirements listed here, degree completed in a bachelor degree*** OR
other qualifications, here, you must also you must meet our General minimum of three years an acceptable master’s degree
both from the UK meet our school leaving Entrance Requirements. For duration on a full-time (or any other appropriately
and overseas, that requirements. Furthermore, full details on how to meet basis (or equivalent) accredited Level 7 award)
the University of you must study at an our entrance requirements, from a university or other provided this is at least one-
London accepts as institution which has including further institution acceptable to year full time in duration; OR
satisfying the entrance been recognised to information on our General the University of London. an acceptable Level 5 or Level 6
requirements teach the programme, Entrance Requirements, Note: Applicants holding award (such as a HND or Graduate
(for more information many of which have their UK GCSE/GCE O level professional and/or Certificate) provided this is at least
on these please see: own admission criteria. equivalents and English postgraduate qualifications one-year full time in duration,
bit.ly/Gen-Entry-Quals). You should contact the language requirements without a full first degree plus evidence of at least two years’
institutions directly for you should visit: cannot be considered relevant work experience; OR
further information. london.ac.uk/courses for admission to the an acceptable Level 5 or Level 6
Graduate Entry Route. award (such as a HND or Graduate
Certificate) provided this is at least
one-year full time in duration and
has been awarded in a relevant
field of study
* Applications will be considered from applicants ** Applicants applying to the BSc Mathematics and *** Applicants applying for the Graduate Diplomas
who do not meet the normal minimum age Economics and BSc Data Science and Business in Mathematics, Economics, Data Science and
requirement for admission. Each application will be Analytics degrees must demonstrate competence Business Analytics must have mathematics at
considered on an individual basis, and the decision in mathematics at least equivalent to UK GCE A degree level standard, for further details please
taken at the discretion of the University of London. level at Grade E or above. visit: london.ac.uk/lse
london.ac.uk/lse 25Further information
Recognition of Prior Fees shown during the payment process. For
students resident in the UK, our fees are
Learning (RPL), The total fee payable to the University exempt from VAT.
Standard Route only of London for 2020–2021 will be
published on our website once Contact us
You may apply for RPL from up to confirmed. On average, fees incur a
four full 100 courses. You are advised five per cent year-on-year increase. For If you have any questions or
to apply as early as possible If you the latest information on programme would like information about
want to claim RPL exemption from fees please visit: london.ac.uk/fees any other programmes we offer,
a course. For further information please contact our Student Advice
please see: bit.ly/emfss_RPL In addition to the fees payable to the Centre at the address below.
University, you should also budget for
For Graduate Entry Route you can the cost of tuition at a Recognised The Student Advice Centre
apply for RPL exempt from one full Teaching Centre and the fee levied by University of London
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