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MSc Accounting and Data Analytics

Congratulations on your offer to join the MSc Accounting and Data Analytics! We are delighted to welcome you and look forward to you joining us in the coming academic year.

Below, you will find key information about the programme, the many opportunities available to our students, how to accept your offer, and how to prepare for your time at LSE.

Important Information

Point of contact, Ask us anything sessions

Point of contact: Yuhua Chen-Hudson

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Yuhua Chen-Hudson

Programme Manager

Email: y.chen-hudson@lse.ac.uk

 

Ask us anything sessions

If you have questions, please join our online drop-in sessions, where you will have an opportunity to delve deeper into the programme, learn about all the exciting opportunities available to our students, inquire about living and studying in London, and understand the next steps now that you have secured your offer. You will receive links to register for these sessions via email. All times are listed in UK time:

  • Thursday 26 February 2026, 11am-12pm

  • Tuesday 17 March 2026, 12pm-1pm

  • Tuesday 21April 2026, 10am-11am

  • Tuesday 9 June 2026, 1pm-2pm

Accepting your offer

Offer Reply Form, FUF, Meeting your classmates

Offer Reply Form

You need to complete the Offer Reply Form, available in your Graduate Applicant Portal to accept your offer. You can find more details here.

 

Financial Undertaking Form

Please submit the Financial Undertaking Form (FUF) as soon as you can, indicating how you expect to pay your fees and the details of any organisation offering financial assistance.

This form must be submitted via the Graduate Applicant Portal no later than 31 July.

Meeting your classmates

You can join our WhatsApp and LinkedIn offer-holder groups to connect with your classmates before arrival. To do so, please fill out this form.

You can also stay up to date with the Department’s latest news on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Preparing for your arrival

Key dates, Enrolling at LSE; Visas; Accommodation

Key dates

Campus Enrolment

Monday 7 September 2026

Pre-sessional programme begins

Monday 7 September 2026

Autumn Term

Monday 28 September – Friday 11 December 2026

Winter Term

Monday 11 January – Thursday 25 March 2027

Spring Term

Monday 26 April – Friday 11 June 2027

Please contact the programme manager (Yuhua Chen-Hudson, y.chen-hudson@lse.ac.uk) as soon as possible if you think you will not be able to enrol on Monday 7 September.

Enrolling at LSE

You will be required to undertake a two-stage registration process: online pre-enrolment and campus enrolment.

You will receive an email notification when it is time to pre-enrol online. Campus enrolment is scheduled for Monday 7 September 2026. LSE will check your official documents, including your passport and your visa (if applicable). You can find more details here.

Visas

If you require a visa, please start your visa application process as soon as possible. Please find more information here and contact the Student Advice and Engagement Team if you have questions. 

Accommodation

You can find out more about LSE halls of residence and University of London intercollegiate residences here. If you prefer to live in private accommodation, the LSE private housing service can provide relevant information and guidance.

Fees

You can find information about tuition fees, payment due dates, and how to make a payment here.

The Financial Support Office manages and administers a range of bursaries, scholarships, and studentships.

Pre-sessional programme

MSc Accounting and Data Analytics Pre-sessional programme

Our pre-sessional programme will begin on Monday 7 September, following campus enrolment. The programme will include:

  • A pre-sessional course covering essential quantitative tools, an introduction to financial and management accounting, and core programming skills
  • Our bespoke Careers SELECT programme, offering guidance on career preparation and navigation, building professional networks, and opportunities to meet LSE alumni
  • The opportunity to book one-to-one meetings with the Department’s career coaches
  • INSIGHTS series events, where you will meet and engage with senior professionals in accounting and finance who will share valuable insights, discuss key sector trends and challenges, and reflect on their own career journeys
  • A range of networking and social events
  • The opportunity to meet and interact with students in other programmes

Careers and Professional Development

Department of Accounting and LSE Careers support

The Department of Accounting offers a range of professional development opportunities designed to help you stand out in a competitive job market. These include:

  • Access to dedicated career coaches providing bespoke advice
  • A wide range of networking opportunities
  • Support with preparing your CV and cover letter
  • The Careers SELECT programme, designed to help you identify your career goals and develop effective professional networks
  • Opportunities to meet industry speakers from across sectors through our INSIGHTS series
  • Opportunities to meet and engage with both recent and established alumni

In addition, LSE Careers provides extensive careers support, drawing on the School’s global alumni community. This includes employer presentations, careers fairs, skills workshops, as well as career and CV advice and practice interviews.

Student life

Campus, Student societies, Public lectures

Campus

The LSE campus is located in central London, close to Covent Garden and the City of London. On campus, you will find a wide range of facilities and services to support your studies, including the LSE Library, which offers long opening hours, excellent resources, and a high-quality study environment; LSE LIFE, the School’s academic, personal, and professional development centre; the Language Centre; the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, a hub for student life; and a state-of-the-art gym.

Student societies

You can find out more about the over 250 societies at LSE on the LSE Students’ Union website. These include the Accounting, Alternative Investments, Asset and Wealth Management, Business & Investment Group, Consultancy, Data Science and Quant, Entrepreneurs, FinTech, Hedge Fund, Private Equity, and Trading societies, as well as a wide range of sports and cultural societies.

Public lectures

The LSE’s impressive public lecture programme gives you the opportunity to hear from some of the most influential figures in the social sciences. Previous speakers include Phillipe Aghion, Christine Lagarde, Steven Levitt, Nelson Mandela, and Amartya Sen.