What's it actually like to study here? Real students weigh in on teaching, campus life, support, the city and whether it's worth the money.
LSE is definitely the better choice. It's ranked higher, especially in this field, and it provides way more internship opportunities, which leads to better jobs. From what I've seen, LSE is highly regarded in finance. I'm really glad I chose it.
Just finished my third year in MSB. Some modules like ST327, MA213, and MG213/214 are great for getting firsts if you put in the work. MA213 is more practical than MA301. Don't stress about prerequisites for MG214—they let you in anyway. If you're into finance and did well in FM213, FM300 is worth it but tougher. Overall, the program can be challenging but manageable with smart module choices.
I enrolled in three summer school programs—intro to micro, macro, and econometrics—and mentioned them in my application. I received an unconditional offer for the Economics program, with no conditions about completing the courses. So I'm unenrolling to save money. I'm not sure if mentioning the summer schools helped, but it worked out.
I won't lie, getting internships isn't exactly easy at LSE, but most students do end up securing them. Internships in finance are paid and last three months, though they don't cover accommodation. Since you're in London anyway, it's fine. You miss out on some grants, but given you graduate a year earlier, LSE is a no-brainer for me. Better name, more flexibility, and you finish sooner.
I would choose LSE over that PwC opportunity. The PwC thing sounds like a glorified internship or placement year, not a real degree program. LSE offers a stronger academic foundation and better long-term career prospects. The reputation and rigor of the school are worth it.
As a current LLM student at LSE, I've heard from friends that UCL offers more teaching activities and coursework, while we have heavier readings. Both degrees are pretty accessible, so I'd focus on programme content over ranking. But starting this year, all our assessments are exam-based, unlike UCL which still has essay-based ones. That makes the workload brutal—7 exams plus a dissertation all at once.
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