GRADUATE OPEN EVENING 2010

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1 GRADUATE OPEN EVENING 2010

2 Graduate Open Evening 2010 Graduate Study at LSE Will Breare-Hall Student Recruitment and Study Abroad Manager

3 What is LSE? London School of Economics and Political Science Dedicated social science institution

4 Academic portfolio Accounting Anthropology Area Studies Cities Cities and Urban Development Development Studies Economic History Economics Europe Finance Gender Geography and Environment Government Industrial Relations Information Systems International Development International History International Relations Law Management Mathematics Media and Communications Methodology Operational Research Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method Regional and Urban Planning Social Policy Social Psychology Socio-Legal studies Sociology Statistics

5 What is LSE? London School of Economics and Political Science Dedicated social science institution Founded in 1895

6 What is LSE? Beatrice and Sidney Webb with George Bernard Shaw

7 What is LSE? London School of Economics and Political Science Dedicated social science institution Founded in 1895 College of the University of London International character

8 LSE Students Undergraduate UK % EU 354 8% International % Total 4269 Graduate UK % EU % International % Total 6029 Int Int EU UK UK EU

9 LSE students 145 countries represented

10 Why study at LSE?

11 Why study at LSE? World s leading dedicated social science institution

12 16 Nobel Prize Winners

13 Why study at LSE? World s leading dedicated social science institution Best ratings for social science research in the UK

14 Research Quality LSE has the highest percentage of world-leading research of any university in the country. In the 2008 RAE LSE came top nationally by the percentage of research receiving a 4* (world-leading) grade in Economics, Law, Social Policy and Anthropology. Rank Institution Total staff submitted %4 * for the GPA institution %4* or 3* for the institution 1 University of Cambridge = London School of Economic and Political Science = University of Oxford Imperial College London University College London

15 Why study at LSE? World s leading dedicated social science institution Best ratings for social science research in the UK Stimulating academic environment in the heart of London

16 LSE and London

17 Public lectures

18 Why study at LSE? World s leading dedicated social science institution Best ratings for social science research in the UK Stimulating academic environment in the heart of London Excellent facilities and support services

19 Library British Library of Political & Economic Science World s largest social science library 4.1 million separate items 35m redevelopment in 2001 Long opening hours: 24hr during exam period Term Time 8am-midnight Weekdays - vacation 9am - 8pm Weekends vacation 10am - 8pm

20 Accommodation 11 LSE Halls 9 UoL Intercollegiate Halls Self-catered/catered Single/shared room in flat/corridor 87% of PG students offered room in 2010 LSE Halls Direct computer access Bar, computer room, laundry University of London Halls

21 Why study at LSE? World s leading dedicated social science institution Best ratings for social science research in the UK Stimulating academic environment in the heart of London Excellent facilities and support services Globally respected graduates

22 LSE Graduates

23 LSE Graduates

24 Graduate study at LSE MSc / MA / LLM / MPA degrees some degrees offer links with partner institutions in Europe, Asia and the USA

25 Graduate study at LSE Sciences Po, Paris Affaires Internationales and International Relations or International Political Economy European Studies Urban Policy Sciences Po, Columbia, Hertie School of Governance and National University of Singapore Double MPA Public and Economic Policy / MPA Public Policy and Management / MPA International Development / MPA European Public and Economic Policy/ MPA Public and Social Policy Columbia University, New York International and World History Joint Environment Master s Plan USC and Columbia JD/LLM exchange scheme Leipzig, Vienna and Wroclaw Universities MA Global Studies: A European Perspective Annenberg School, USC and Fudan University, Shanghai MSc Global Media and Communications London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine MSc Health Policy, Planning and Financing Peking University MSc International Affairs MSc Public Administration and Government HEC School of Management, Paris LSE master s / HEC MBA scheme Application procedures vary check individual programmes

26 Graduate study at LSE MSc / MA / LLM / MPA degrees some degrees offer links with partner institutions in Europe, Asia and the USA 2 Diploma programmes MSc (Research) degrees MRes / MPhil / PhD degrees 1+3 / 2+2 programmes

27 Postgraduate study - MSc Length normally 9, 10, 12 or 24 months full time, or part time Structure normally four core and optional courses (including the dissertation) Study hours hours per week with independent study Teaching lectures, classes and seminars Assessment dissertation and exams at the end of each year

28 Postgraduate study - PhD Length minimum of 2-4 years full-time or 4-8 years part-time Structure initial taught courses followed by thesis contribute to departmental seminars, workshops and research training courses Study hours in excess of 30 hours per week Teaching programme agreed with supervisor Assessment 100,000 word thesis Independent study supervisor specialist in chosen research field

29 Applying to LSE Applications opened on 11 October 2010 for entry in October 2011 No deadline for most programmes so early application is encouraged Decisions usually issued in 8-10 weeks On-line tracking of application status Confirm availability of programmes before applying 20,000 (first choice) applications for approx 4000 places in 2010

30 Applying to LSE Apply for two programmes, 1st choice and 2nd choice Application fee 50 online; 75 on-paper Application Form personal details academic qualifications personal statement 1+3, 2+2 or PhD programmes require a research proposal LLM applicants should indicate subject specialism and course choice Two academic references Transcript / mark sheet GRE or GMAT scores (if required) English Language Test (if required)

31 Applying to LSE - entry requirements Diploma A degree or equivalent qualification and experience. Master's degree UK First or Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) degree or non-uk equivalent in a subject appropriate to the programme to be followed. MPhil/PhD UK Taught master's degree or non-uk equivalent in a subject appropriate to the research to be undertaken. Entry requirements vary check individual programmes

32 Financial Support Fees vary depending on programme Masters Approx. 6,672-25,488 LSE Alumni Discount MPhil/PhD Approx. 3,552 UK/EU Approx. 13,620 overseas 10million available per year in financial support Graduate Support Scheme Country-based Awards/Scholarships Programme-based Awards/Scholarships

33 Graduate Open Evening 2010 General Information Stands and Talks Graduate Admissions, Careers, Financial Support, Alumni Relations, Students Union, Accommodation and Research at LSE, Lower Ground Floor, New Academic Building Departments / Institutes Information Stands pm various locations in the New Academic Building and Student Services Centre Access to Library and buildings You must show your Visitor Pass (sticker) to gain access

34 Enjoy your evening