Student Opportunities

Undergraduate Research Internships

Each year the department runs three to five summer research internships for first and second year BSc Sociology students. It is a good opportunity to involve our students in our research community, and our research interns work with a member of academic staff on a research project, gaining valuable skills and experience. 

Open to first and second year BSc Sociology students, please check your emails in Winter Term to find out more and apply!

LSE Congress - Department of Sociology team

LSE Congress is a simulation activity where students are invited to explore how LSE’s research can contribute to the progress towards the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Each Department can put forward one team, made up of 10 students across both of BSc and MSc programmes. Our team has now been selected, and we will keep you updated on our teams progress!

LSE Change Makers 

Change Makers is a collaborative programme between LSE and LSE Students’ Union which gives current students the chance to make meaningful change at LSE through team-based independent research. Applications are particularly welcome which put forward innovative and creative approaches to investigating the education and student experience at LSE.

Find out more about this years Change Makers, previous projects and how you can get involved.

Work with LSE's Widening Participation team

The Widening Participation (WP) team works with young people from under-represented backgrounds in state schools and colleges to raise aspirations and awareness, support attainment and instil confidence to progress to higher education. LSE students are essential to WP schemes, acting as inspiring role models and sources of information and support, and roles include being a student ambassador, a maths tutor, a mentor and more. 

Find out how you can support and work with LSE's widening participation team.

LSE Careers Hub

No matter where you are on your career journey, LSE Careers can help you take the next step towards defining your goals and making them a reality. You can search jobs and opportunities with Career Hub, LSE's vacancy board.

Our blogs

Our blogs are a hub for evidence-based commentary and summaries of research by experts. 

Find out more about our two blogs and how you can contribute to them.

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Funding opportunitites

From calls, prizes, travel grants, and business investment to funding competitions and founderships. Discover the funding opportunities for both academics with research ideas and students with an innovative business concept. Find out more.