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LSE: The London School of Economics and Political Science (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: London, United Kingdom
  • Program Terms: Academic Year
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: HC applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Suggested GPA: 3.5
Maximum Capacity: 20 (academic year only) ICIP Required: No
Housing Options: Residence Hall Community Based Learning: No
Board: Partial Board Other Requirements: Economics majors only
Click here for a definition of this term Visa required for U.S. passport holders: Yes Earned Academic Credit: Yes
Program Description:
    
London, England
                                                                                                                      Thames River, London (UK)
 
Name: The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Location: London, England
University size: Approx. 21,257 students; https://www.lse.ac.uk/about-lse/lse-at-a-glance
University founded: 1895 with 200 students; first LSE degree conferred in 2008; https://www.lse.ac.uk/about-lse/our-history​

Terms available: Academic year, only
Dates: late September to mid-June  
Start and end dates noted are tentative and subject to change.
Maximum capacity: 20 students/yr. Because of the highly competitive nature of admission to LSE, students should arrange to meet with Assistant Director Sue McCrory (contact info below) to discuss alternative study abroad programs in the event that the student is denied admission. 
Minimum GPA: 3.5 (Econ); Applicants who wish to study quantitative subjects, including Econ, Math, & Statistics, should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
 
University website: http://www.lse.ac.uk/​
Study Abroad website: http://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/the-general-course​ (all HC students apply to the General Course program at LSE)
Student life/campus activities:  http://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/international-students/country-pages/united-states-of-america​
Calendar: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/term-dates?from_serp=1
 *Note: Summer term is the exam review/exams period
LSE Admissions overview: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply/Admissions-Information
 *Note: The LSE application portal opens in January for admission in the Fall. Prospective students are admitted on a rolling basis until the General Course program is filled.

UK Visa fees: Approx. $1,000 (the actual number will depend on current exchange rates)
Housing: LSE residence halls (guaranteed for General Course students who apply before the given deadline)

Course Catalog: lse.ac.uk/generalcourse
Courses previously taken by Holy Cross students: https://sa.holycross.edu 
On left-side menu, under "Academic Resources," click "Courses Taken Abroad for Holy Cross Credit" 
This list provides examples of the courses taken by past HC students enrolled at LSE. It does not reflect courses that will be offered again, nor the only courses you might choose from when registering.
Grade equivalency sheet: Available on the Holy Cross Registrar’s website: http://www.holycross.edu/support-and-resources/office-registrar/study-abroad-equivalencies
ICIP required: No

ALL Holy Cross students MUST abide by their host institution's published exam schedule. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO REQUESTS for EARLIER EXAMS. 

All information listed above is subject to change. 

For more information, contact:
Sue McCrory, Assistant Director
Email:  smccrory@holycross.edu
Phone:  508-793-2755
Office:  Smith 217


Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

This program is currently not accepting applications.