FM505 One Unit
PhD Seminar in Finance
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MRes in Finance and PhD in Finance. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes. This course uses controlled access as part of the course selection process.
All students on a programme listed under the Course Availability will be given a place. The course is not capped. The course is available with permission as an outside option.
Please contact finance.phd@lse.ac.uk with any queries.
This course is compulsory on the MRes/PhD in Finance. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
This is a seminar course for PhD students in the early stages of their research to present their work in progress. Outside speakers may also be invited from time to time.
Teaching
6 hours of seminars in the Spring Term.
10 hours of seminars in the Winter Term.
10 hours of seminars in the Autumn Term.
Other meetings to be arranged as necessary.
Assessment
Research paper (100%, 10000 words)
The research paper also includes a presentation and jointly these constitute 100%.
The research paper will be 10,000 words in length and due in ST.
The presentation will be 60 minutes in length, take place in ST, and be delivered to the student’s advisor and another faculty member.
Key facts
Department: Finance
Course Study Period: Autumn, Winter and Spring Term
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ Level: Level 8
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: 6
Average class size 2024/25: 6
Controlled access 2024/25: NoCourse selection videos
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Personal development skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Commercial awareness
- Specialist skills