Applications to the Summer School programme are now closed. Applications for the Executive Summer School| and Methods Summer Programme| are still open.
If you have already submitted your application and wish to change or add another course, please email your request to us at summer.school@lse.ac.uk|, making sure to include your LSE ID in the subject line.
Minimum Requirements
In order to apply for the Summer School, you must provide the following:
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100 level courses: proof of an offer of a place at university or a transcript showing you are currently attending/have previously attended university; or
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200 and 300 level courses: a university transcript showing you meet course specific prerequisites
You are also required to provide:
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evidence of meeting our language requirements (if a non-native English speaker).
We expect all applicants to show grades of around B+ (GPA 3.3) in prerequisite courses. In some instances it is possible to accept slightly lower grades, depending on the strength of the application as a whole.
Course levels and Prerequisites
Courses are taught at 3 levels that equate to the 3 years of undergraduate study in the UK university system:
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Level
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Equivalent to
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Prerequisites
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100
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1st year undergraduate
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None (though some background in mathematics may be recommended)
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200
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2nd year undergraduate
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ntroductory level university courses (see course description page)
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300
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3rd year undergraduate*
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Intermediate level university courses (see course description page)
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*In some instances can be considered 1st year graduate study
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are not considered sufficient prerequisites for Summer School courses.
All students must meet one of the following requirements:
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Native speaker of English
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Experience of studying in English at university level*
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Achieving the minimum score in one of the following language certificates:
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Certificate
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Required Score
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TOEFL (internet based)
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107 or above
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TOEFL (computer based)
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263 or above
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IELTS
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7.0 or above (including 7 in all components)
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CAE
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Pass or above
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CPE
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Pass or above
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*If you have studied in an English speaking institution, or have courses taught at your university in English (excluding English language courses) you may meet our requirements without having to supply one of the above certificates. Evidence of this will either need to be included on a transcript or letter from your university.
We are aware that in many countries, university education is taught fully or partially in English as standard. If you have studied in a country where this is the case you can apply as a native speaker - there is no need to let us know. Some examples of countries where this is the case are:
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India
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Pakistan
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Turkey
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Hong Kong
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Singapore
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The Netherlands and all Scandinavian countries
Applicants with an alternative qualification should contact the Summer School Office for advice.
Applicants who wish to refresh their language skills may be interested to note that the LSE Language Centre offers intensive one week English language courses prior to each Summer School session.