LSE External Study

LSE is committed to widening participation in Higher Education. LSE is responsible for the academic direction of eighteen undergraduate degrees, the Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences for External students, Diplomas for Graduates and the Access route available from the University of London External System.

Quick links

How to apply | Apply online | Order a prospectus

Study Weekend 2010

This Study Weekend provides an excellent opportunity to discuss your studies with members of LSE's academic staff and to meet other students on the University of London External System.

More details and book your place here.

Registration and Examination Entry

This year's successful applicants are advised that the Registration deadline is 30th November 2009.

The deadline for examination entries is 1st February 2010.

Address and contacts

We welcome personal and telephone callers to our office. Please note that our office hours are Monday–Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm. You may, of course, email us at any time.

LSE External Study office
6th Floor, Tower 2
LSE
Houghton Street
London WC2A 2AE

Tel: +44 (0)20 7955 7768
Fax: +44 (0)20 7955 7421
Email: externalstudy@lse.ac.uk

See Who's who for a complete list of staff in the External Study office.

Contents

Introduction

About LSE and the University of London External Programme

Programmes available and Transferring or changing programmes

Exemption and accreditation

Being a University of London External student includes information about examinations and study materials

Events and short courses

News

Teaching institutions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For current students

For prospective students

Prospective students

For prospective students who wish to apply to any of the programmes offered by the University of London External System, a prospectus is available. To request a free copy, please see the University of London Website.

It is possible to submit your application online, please see the following webpage link: Apply online

PLEASE NOTE: The Application deadline for this year has now passed. Applications will again be accepted from 4th January 2010. Successful applicants may register and start studying straight away, they will be eligible to sit examinations in May/June 2011.