London School of Economics and Political Science Summer

London School of Economics and Political Sciences offers a broad set of classes across a variety of disciplines. Students can enroll for from three weeks to nine weeks during the summer, taking one class per session.

Choose from challenging classes in accounting and finance, business and management, culture and environment, economics and international relations, or government and society to help you build a foundation of expertise. Take advantage of LSE’s close ties to business, government, law, and media in the city with classes taught by professionals from the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and leading international banks.

To view available courses at LSE, visit the LSE summer catalog.

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Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

Students may only enroll in classes for which they meet the prerequisites. They may only enroll in one class per session.

New country, new way of learning!

Here’s what to expect at London School of Economics and Political Science:

• More emphasis on independent learning. The university recommends completing 10 hours of independent study for each academic credit you seek.
• Accelerated, rigorous coursework that requires dedicated independent study time.
• More advanced instruction and work than you’d find in a class at the same level in the United States. Because most English university degrees are three-year programs, students gain specialized knowledge faster here.
• Less personal access to professors. Instead, it’s common to connect with more junior faculty members.
• Grades are often based on a single final exam or final paper, or on just a few assignments.
• Choose classes from one department to avoid scheduling conflicts. Local students usually specialize in one department for classes, which means different departments don’t schedule classes with other departments in mind.
• Full access to the university’s robust academic support system and resources, including an assigned advisor for academic support. IFSA local staff are also available for individual help.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
• You must have completed at least one (1) full-time year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term.
• Eligibility requirements can vary among host institutions. Please ask your IFSA Enrollment Counselor for specific information.

Recommendation Letter
Not required.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.