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Lead College: London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the Colleges of the University of London and a world-leading social science institution. Academics from LSE provide the academic direction for this programme.

Since its foundation in 1895, LSE has been regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. Its teaching and research is recognised worldwide as a benchmark of quality.

The School’s academic profile spans the broad range of social sciences – disciplines that reflect how we interact with one another and with society. LSE is an institution renowned for focusing on ‘real world’ issues. Current areas of research and expertise include globalisation, human rights, risk and business management, new communications technologies, urban and regional policies, and new forms of governance.

LSE alumni and former staff include 14 Nobel prize winners and 30 past or present heads of state. LSE academics come from all over the world and from many social, educational and ethnic backgrounds. They are in constant demand as commentators and analysts in the media, act as advisors to governments, and are seconded to national and international organisations.

Academic Staff

Rosemary Gosling - Director, LSE External Study
Mrs Gosling has been involved with the External System since 1986, and has spent many years advising External students and their lecturers. She regularly visits the colleges and institutions that teach, or who would like to teach, for the External System.

A large number of academic and administrative staff from LSE, Colleges of the University of London and other universities work together to create and develop degrees, syllabuses, study materials and examinations for the External System, ensuring that they meet the University of London's standards.