Frequently asked questions

Applicants should submit an online application or book an appointment for a telephone application. Please read our Apply now section for further guidance.

You will be notified by email, using the address provided in your application. You can expect to hear from us with an outcome within five working days. Please note that the LSE is closed during the Christmas and the Easter break, therefore a response during these periods will take longer.

Each application is assessed individually, taking into consideration the candidate’s application and supporting documentation. For an indication of minimum entry requirements, please read our entry requirements page.

It is advised that applications are made at least four weeks before the course starts. It is important to note that applications are only open for as long as there are places on the course, ie. courses will fill and close before this point, so to avoid disappointment it is recommended that you apply as early as you can.

Selected courses may run again in other sessions throughout the year.

The courses are intensive, so it is only possible to attend one course at a time. You may attend two courses during the June summer session — but only one at a time each week.

There is a minimum of 30 hours’ teaching time.

Summer and Winter Session
The day will run similar to a working day, with classes starting between 9 - 10am in the morning, and finishing between 5 - 6pm in the evening. There will be morning and afternoon breaks (refreshments provided) and a lunch hour.

Evening Classes
These will be structured as a 3 hour class (with a break for refreshments), one evening a week, taking place over a 10 week period.

For the summer and winter session, registration will start early (c.08:30) before classes begin. The programme ordinarily ends by 5pm on the Friday.