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LSE is a social science specialist university, with a global community in the heart of London and a commitment to shape the world.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. The school specialises exclusively in the social sciences, including economics, politics, sociology, law and anthropology.
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London School of Economics is unique in its concentration on teaching and research across the full range of social, political and economic sciences.
LSE is a global community of people and ideas in the heart of central London. We're a specialist social sciences university, ranking fifth in the world in the QS subject rankings 2023 and as the top university in London in the Complete University Guide 2024 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
We currently offer three single honours degrees in: Economics; Econometrics and Mathematical Economics; and Economics with Economic History (until 2020/21). You can also take degrees which combine Economics in various ways with Economic History, Environmental Policy, Geography, Government, Philosophy and Mathematics.
The Department’s research has been utilised in efforts to tackle major global challenges such as climate change; economic instability; economic development and growth; and national and global productivity and inequality, often catalysing profound shifts in policy debate and formulation.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. LSE was founded in 1895 and joined the University of London in 1900.
LSE offers a range of different programmes, from undergraduate and graduate study, to executive education, distance learning, language study, summer school and study abroad options.
