Pathways to LSE

As a Global Programmes student, you will be able to take advantage of further opportunities to learn with LSE, both on campus in London or online, in addition to studying at another Recognised Teaching Centre within our global network.

Explore the opportunities to learn from world-leading LSE academics and scholarship opportunities exclusively for you.

LSE Summer School

The Global Programmes Summer Session is your chance to complete part of your degree at LSE. Spending six weeks in London at LSE Summer School, you will:

• Enjoy world-class LSE Summer School courses, taught by leading LSE faculty.
• Enhance your career prospects through boot camps, workshops and panel events.
• Connect with peers from across the world and discover London.

Global Programmes students receive a 40 percent discount on tuition fees for two Summer School courses. Completing these courses can earn you 30 credits towards your Global Programmes degree. Summer School runs between June and August each year.

LSE General Course

Students who have completed at least four full courses on their University of London Global Programmes degree programme are also able to apply for admission to the LSE General Course, which allows students from across the world to spend a full academic year at LSE and claim credit for the successful completion of relevant courses.

Before applying, you should pay close attention to the start date of your Global Programmes programme and the dates at which you will receive your course results, and how this aligns with the LSE General Course start date (or year of entry).

Transferring to LSE for 2nd year entry

Global Programmes students are welcome to apply to the 2nd year of entry of a relevant undergraduate degree at LSE. Please bear in mind that transfer is not automatic and admission is highly competitive, as a limited number of places are available for both first and second year entries.

To pursue this option, you should ensure to select courses on your Global Programme carefully. Your courses should match the content of the first year of the LSE internal degree you wish to transfer to, as closely as possible. You should also pay close attention to the start date of your programme and the dates at which you will receive your course results, and how this aligns with the application deadline and start date of the LSE programme you wish to transfer to.

You would then apply through UCAS in the normal way, stating that you wish to apply for second year entry.

Postgraduate studies

A number of Global Programmes graduates choose to continue their studies at LSE by applying to complete a postgraduate qualification. As an LSE postgraduate student, you would be exposed to state-of-the-art social sciences research, and have the opportunity to learn from the academics at the forefront of that research. By undertaking a postgraduate qualification at LSE, you will be able to pursue your interests in an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment while contributing to the LSE community’s daily intellectual life - participating in projects, discussions and events with fellow students, academics, and key contributors from across disciplines.

LSE Master’s Scholarship for Global Programmes Graduates

Global Programmes students who have been accepted onto a master’s degree at LSE can apply for a partial scholarship, which is awarded on the basis of academic merit and contributes towards tuition fees. Two scholarships are awarded each year to Global Programmes graduates who are accepted onto a postgraduate course at LSE.

To apply, please email the Global Programmes office at LSE: uolip@lse.ac.uk.

Studying abroad: Exchange opportunities

As part of the Global Programmes degree, students may have the opportunity to spend a year abroad at another institution within our international network. This enriching experience allows you to explore a new country while earning academic credit towards your degree.

Please note that this option is not available at all of our Recognised Teaching Centres, so we recommend speaking with your local institution to find out more.