Widening Participation
LSE's Widening Participation Team offers free activities to inform, inspire and support the next generation of university students from underrepresented groups across the UK to access world-leading social sciences opportunities.
Explore our activities for school, sixth form or college students
Find out more about LSE's free widening participation programmes and events
LSE Springboard: Years 12-13
10-month access programme for Year 12 students who live outside of London and the South East of England
LSE Thrive: Years 12-13
10-month access programme for Year 12 students of Black heritage who live in or close to London
Pathways to Law: Years 12-13
18-month programme for Year 12 students exploring careers in the legal sector
Pathways to Banking and Finance: Years 12-13
18-month programme for Year 12 students exploring careers in the banking or finance sectors
LSE Explore: Year 12
Subject taster events to explore the diverse options across the social sciences
LSE Empower: Year 12
Online event for Year 12 Black heritage students
LSE Insight: Year 11
Online event for Year 11 students exploring university options
Tailored support for students
Find out about the tailored support available for specific student groups at LSE
LSE Navigate
A network for contextual offer holders and care-experienced students
Contextual admissions and offers
Read more about our contextual admissions scheme that allows us to recognise academic potential from all backgrounds.
Latest news from Widening Participation
Student Staff Awards 2026
Celebrating the work of student staff to inspire, inform, encourage and support future generations of LSE students.
LSE top ten in social mobility list
The School has been ranked 10th in the 2025 English Social Mobility Index
LSE and Imperial College London launch tutoring initiative to boost girls’ maths confidence
The programme targets girls with high prior attainment who face educational disadvantage.
LSE’s widening participation Pathways programmes are “genuinely life-changing” say participants
Participants who took part in LSE’s Pathways to Law programme have described it as “an incredible experience” .
Current LSE students and staff
Opportunities and information for LSE students and staff to get involved in WP activities
Access and Participation Plan
Find out more about LSE's Access and Participation Plan targets and commitments
Information for teachers and schools
Find out how you can support your students to access LSE's Widening Participation activities
