LSE is a truly international university with students from over 140 countries. With over 40 undergraduate degree programmes, 18 departments offering undergraduate study, more than 200 societies, and over 40 sports teams, the LSE experience is unique for every student.
As a student at LSE, you too can shape your own experience depending on how you choose to spend your time both inside and outside of your academic studies.
Gain an insight into what it's really like be #partofLSE though our undergraduate bloggers and vloggers, past and present. Their blogs and vlogs cover a whole host of topics from top places to eat in and around campus, how to get through the LSE exam season, to what London is like at Christmas.
To hear what it is like to study in a particular department take a look at the information below.
Watch our student panels to find out more about the student experience at LSE.
Student life at LSE - Q&A with LSE students
Student life at LSE - Q&A with LSE students from our July 2022 Open Day
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Meet Joanne — BSc Economics
Meet Joanne — BSc Economics
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Meet Felix - BSc Finance
Meet Felix - BSc Finance
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Meet Eponine — LLB
Meet Eponine — LLB
Meet Jia — LLB
Meet Jia — LLB
To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department explore our links below.
To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department take a look at the links below.
Student life blog posts
Student testimonials
- David Oliver, BSc Sociology, Current Second Year Student: “LSE has been a game-changer. It is not only schoolwork, but also clubs and societies. There are countless groups you can join from the chocolate-aficionados society to the ultimate frisbee club. There are resources that can help you with whatever you’re going through. I have been to LSELIFE to get help building my CV, to ameliorate my essays, and to get some advice on how to handle a tricky work-situation. And if times are harder than usual and you require some additional support, you can check out the counselling services or the peer support community which provide help to all students. Now you may think that LSE, being the prestigious institution it is, would be low on the night-life. But that would be an incorrect assumption. There are weekly parties that reunite all students from all programs together.”
- Farhana Aktar, BSc Sociology, Current Third Year Student: “My favourite thing about LSE Sociology is the cohort. Compared to other courses at the LSE we are a much smaller department which makes things from classroom discussions to academic support much more rounded. The Sociology department here at the LSE is a family where support comes from all quarters. We have events happening throughout the year such as our academic lunches, our Krispy Kreme Monday meetings in the common room and our Christmas party. Although to some this may feel small, I know for me it has helped me settle in better to the department and LSE as a whole.”
- Perdita Blinkhorn, BSc Sociology, July 2015: "All I can hope is that when future students come to study this discipline, they will realise that Sociology is not just in the words of books; it is in the real world, real people, every second of the day."
- Amraj Lally, BSc Sociology 2012-2015, Current PhD Student: "Studying Sociology at the LSE has been a great experience. It is an intense and independent pursuit, and an opportunity to gain a critical understanding about society and culture. There are a lot of resources and support available such as office hours with leading academics. The academics across the department are often generous with their time and support and this has personally enhanced my experience at university. ... The LSE Sociology Department in conjunction with the LSESU Sociology & Social Justice Society offer many opportunities to learn, interact and grow."
- Zara Paul, BSc Sociology student 2008-2011: "I genuinely have a lot to thank the LSE for as I have gained so much in the past 3 years and developed myself to a such a great degree. When I first arrived at the university I was very unconfident about my academic capabilities. However, the tutors and the lecturers embraced my qualities and strengthened my weaknesses, ensuring my grades could only improve. ... I worked solidly by attending office hours and skills lectures arranged by the university and my confidence grew through performing with the university shows, speaking up in class discussions and being forced into presentations! My friend network made me realise the triviality of my insecurities along with introducing me to a wide range of global lessons: Asian weddings, Ghanian food, Brazilian dancing! ... I could go on for ever!"
- Akosuo Yeboah, BSc Sociology (year unknown): “Sociology at LSE is very broad and we cover many interesting topics, from studying the original texts of Durkheim and Marx, to debating the causes and impact of growing inequality in the UK. There is also a strong emphasis on developing independent critical and reasoning skills.”
- Umut Bektas, BSc Sociology (year unknown): “The programme is very flexible; it allows you to take outside options every year, broadening the student experience and your knowledge. LSE also has a wide range of optional sociology units ranging from more common areas like gender to more obscure subjects like digital technology.”