Study abroad in England with IFSA
London
, England

London School of Economics and Political Science Summer

Program Overview

Build toward your future with a summer at the London School of Economics and Political Science. LSE is part of the University of London, located in the West End district of central London, the city’s primary commercial and entertainment district. This is Britain’s only university specializing in the study of the social sciences and a member of Britain’s Russell Group of universities, similar to the U.S. Ivy League.

LSE offers three, three-week sessions over nine weeks, with one class per session. Choose one session, combine sessions 1 & 2 or 2 & 3, or take all three.

Details at a Glance

Application deadline

Summer: March 15

Minimum GPA

3.30

Credit load

3.75 - 11.25

Housing

Residence Hall/Dormitory

Instruction language

English

Prerequisites

None

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Academics

Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database—if the London School of Economics Program is preapproved at your institution, you’ll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students.

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.

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 courses for which they meet the prerequisites. They may only enroll in one course per session.

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) year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term.

Recommendation Letter
Not required.

Visa Requirement
Not required for U.S. or Canadian citizens. A visa may be required if you are a citizen of another country.

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 courses 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.

Excursions

Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.
Below are examples from previous terms; outings may be different for your program. We’ll make every effort to run them all, but sometimes things we can’t our control, such as local regulations and health protocols, get in the way. As a result, we cannot guarantee activities and excursions.
  • Windsor and Eton: Roughly half an hour by train from London, the beautiful Berkshire towns of Windsor and Eaton occupy opposite sides of the Thames. There’s no shortage of history here, with Windsor Castle—an imposing architectural study, built by Norman the Conqueror and now a residence for the British Royal family—and Eton College—a prestigious all-boys public school with a long list of famous alums.
  • London’s Southbank Walk and Borough Market. Wander the River Thames then nosh on fish and chips, Thai curry, and more­—there are hundreds of produce and street food stalls to choose from. Soak up some history as you refuel—food markets have stood here since the Middle Ages.
  • Get to know the real London with Unseen Tours. No one knows London like the locals. Explore the East End’s Brick Lane—known for its street art and multicultural heritage—or the West End’s Covenant Garden—once orchard garden for Westminster Abbey, now home of theatre, opera, shopping, and food galore.
  • Shakespeare’s Globe: In London’s Southbank, travel back to 1599 and explore what’s arguably the world’s most famous theatre. Along the way, learn about Shakespeare and the history of this legendary open-air structure.
  • Buckingham Palace. On the bucket list for countless UK visitors, here’s your chance to see the majestic London home of British monarchs since Queen Victoria in 1837. (Look for the Royal Standard’s yellow, red and blue squares that signify the king is in residence.)
  • Thames River Boat Cruise. Get a perspective on London you can’t find from land. See why England’s longest river has long been a vital link for trade and transport as you take in icons like Big Ben, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, the House of Parliament, and the London Eye, and more, depending on route.
  • Independence Day BBQ. You may be in the UK, but you can still celebrate the fabulous U.S. Independence Day with a festive get-together and meal.

Housing and Meals

Housing

Residence Hall/Dormitory

Meals

Some Included

Details

IFSA students stay in Sidney Webb House, located in the London borough of Southwark within a typical Londoner’s commute of the LSE campus. Each unit includes between six and eight single bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Students will share their unit’s kitchen and dining room as well as house communal areas and amenities. A cooked breakfast is provided on campus Monday through Friday and included in your program fee.

Dates and Fees

Term

Term begins

Term ends

Program costs

Application deadline

Summer 2023 - Session 1

June 18, 2023

July 8, 2023

$9,000

Passed

Summer 2023 - Session 2

July 9, 2023

July 29, 2023

$9,000

Passed

Summer 2023 - Session 3

July 30, 2023

August 19, 2023

$9,000

Passed

Summer 2023 - Sessions 1 & 2

June 18, 2023

July 29, 2023

$14,075

Passed

Summer 2023 - Sessions 2 & 3

July 9, 2023

August 19, 2023

$14,075

Passed

Summer 2023 - Sessions 1, 2 & 3

June 18, 2023

August 19, 2023

$17,995

Passed

Term

Summer 2023 - Session 1

Term begins

June 18, 2023

Term ends

July 8, 2023

Program costs

$9,000

Application deadline

Passed

Term

Summer 2023 - Session 2

Term begins

July 9, 2023

Term ends

July 29, 2023

Program costs

$9,000

Application deadline

Passed

Term

Summer 2023 - Session 3

Term begins

July 30, 2023

Term ends

August 19, 2023

Program costs

$9,000

Application deadline

Passed

Term

Summer 2023 - Sessions 1 & 2

Term begins

June 18, 2023

Term ends

July 29, 2023

Program costs

$14,075

Application deadline

Passed

Term

Summer 2023 - Sessions 2 & 3

Term begins

July 9, 2023

Term ends

August 19, 2023

Program costs

$14,075

Application deadline

Passed

Term

Summer 2023 - Sessions 1, 2 & 3

Term begins

June 18, 2023

Term ends

August 19, 2023

Program costs

$17,995

Application deadline

Passed

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