Student Handbooks


The student handbooks should help you make most of your time whilst at the LSE, so we recommend that students familiarise themselves with the content.

The Student Handbooks should help you to find your way around the department and the School, and to plan your own programme.

Please note that there are two handbooks published each academic year in the Department: one for MSc students and one for Research (MRes/PhD) students, so make sure you consult the handbook appropriate for you.

In each, we have included a key date calendar and key information, administrative information, course information, and academic information. We have also included a section about services and trips offered by the department. The guide should help you make most of your time whilst at the LSE, so we recommend that students familiarise themselves with the content. 

2024-25

Please find the LSE Regulations for Research Degrees here

Information is subject to change, although you will be informed of any changes via email. We will also note any changes in the box at the bottom of this page. Please do refer back to this page for the most updated version of the guide.

2023-24

Changes to the Student Handbooks

No current changes.