Available programmes 2026/7

Last updated: 11 September 2026

  • The 2026/7 admissions cycle is drawing to a close. Only Executive programmes are still open for the moment (although they will close at least two weeks before enrolment to allow all the processes to happen for any offer holders - don't wait if you want to apply!). Programmes with a later start date than September (eg ELLM, Executive programmes in the Health Policy Department and Visiting research students starting in the Winter or Spring terms) will remain open until the application form closes for maintenance at the end of September. If you intend to apply for one of those programmes, please make sure that your application is complete by 25 September or wait until the start of the new cycle in early October to begin your application.
  • Please note, from Thursday 26 March 2026 the UK Government introduced an emergency brake on new Student visa applications from Afghan, Burmese, Cameroonian or Sudanese nationals. This does not affect current Student visa holders continuing to study at their current institution or visa applications submitted before this date. As LSE will not be able to sponsor new Student visas for nationals of these four countries during this period, we are unable to accept applications from affected students who require a Student visa at this time. 
  • Please make sure that you read and follow all our instructions for the application process to make sure that you submit the right documents in good time. Good luck with your application!
  • Please prepare before you apply: assemble your transcripts, approach referees to make sure they are available and willing to write letters on your behalf (and alert them to expect our email), and polish your Statement of Academic Purpose.
  • Please note that when programmes close, this applies to new applicants only - if your application is already under consideration you should check your individual status on the online tracker rather than using this page.
  • We run a rolling admissions system where programmes close once all places have been filled. Our advice is always to complete and submit your application as early as possible. Some Double Degrees have application deadlines at the partner institution where the application process is carried out there - please check individual programme pages.
  • Research programme funding: Deadlines for consideration for LSE funding are now past.

    The final application deadline for self-funded research programme candidates was 27 May 2026.
  • Please note: The structure and duration of the ESRC studentship offered will depend on a candidate's previous academic experience, and social research training & experience. ESRC studentships offer the option of both full-time and part-time study. We can discuss part-time options with you if you are interested in applying.
  • Graduate Support Scheme funding: The Graduate Financial Support Application has now closed.

Executive Masters Degrees

Visiting Research Student

Programme code/title 

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N4EA  Visiting Research Student in Accounting 

Open 

Open 

L6EA  Visiting Research Student in Anthropology 

Open 

Open 

L9EG  Visiting Research Student In Economic Geography 

Open 

Open 

V3EE  Visiting Research Student in Economic History 

Open 

Open 

L1EC  Visiting Research Student in Economics 

Open 

Open 

L9EE  Visiting Research Student in Environmental Economics 

Open 

Open 

L9EP  Visiting Research Student in Environmental Policy and Development 

Open 

Open 

M1EU  Visiting Research Student in European Studies 

Open 

Open 

N3EA  Visiting Research Student in Finance 

Open 

Open 

Y2TA  Visiting Research Student in Gender 

Open 

Open 

M1EG  Visiting Research Student in Government 

Open 

Open 

L4EU  Visiting Research Student in Health Policy 

Open 

Open 

L9HG  Visiting Research Student in Human Geography and Urban Studies 

Open 

Open 

Y2ED  Visiting Research Student in International Development 

Open

Open

V1EH  Visiting Research Student in International History 

Open 

Open 

M1ER  Visiting Research Student in International Relations 

Open

Open

M3EL  Visiting Research Student in Law 

Open 

Open 

N1EM  Visiting Research Student in Management 

Open 

Open 

G1EM  Visiting Research Student in Mathematics 

Open 

Open 

P4E1  Visiting Research Student in Media And Communications 

Open 

Open 

V7EP  Visiting Research Student in Philosophy 

Open 

Open 

L7EP  Visiting Research Student in Psychological and Behavioural Science 

Open 

Open 

L8ER  Visiting Research Student in Regional and Urban Planning 

Open 

Open 

L4EA  Visiting Research Student in Social Policy 

Open 

Open 

L3EH  Visiting Research Student in Social Research Methods 

Open 

Open 

L3ES  Visiting Research Student in Sociology 

Open 

Open 

G4ES  Visiting Research Student in Statistics 

Open 

Open