[marigo]

Hello there!
Congrats to all accepted and best wishes for those awaiting for the reply=)
Briefly: I have accepted the offer to MPA in Public and Economic Policy and was not given an accommodation=)

Sooo.... I am looking for
1) students of MPA programs (esp PEP), just to get in touch.
2) students without place in LSE accommodation. What are your plans? I put myself on a waiting list, surely, but I know I should search an alternative.. What about renting a flat together?

Do you know where I can find those ppl (from any group)?

[Thanhnhalaw]

hi does anyone apply for criminal justice policy program 2012/13? i am waiting for their reply ...

[Dani13Overleaf]

(Original post by chemical huskies)
So I got an offer for MSc Comparative Politics (Democracy). I'm honored to have received an offer from LSE but it was my second choice course (wanted conflict studies) and it has little relation to my intended field of study - I chose it somewhat at random, or without much consideration anyway. What can one do with this degree? Outside of academia, is it possible to work in an international organization like the UN? I've already received offers from UCL and Kings for courses I intended to study but any offer from LSE feels very, very difficult to pass up.

(Yes, this is a very self-serving thread but I appreciate your assistance and time all the same. And perhaps someone is in a similar scenario. Cheers )

Hi Chemical Huskies!
From what I know of the UN and other IOs, a degree in any stream of the Comp Politics would be a great foundation; I think the program also allows for a certain amount of leeway in course options, which would allow you to tailor the degree (and your dissertation) towards the specific subject-matter that you're interested in, which, personally, I think is more important than the title of the degree. That being said, many IOs will want to see some hardcore experience combined with your degree; if the other programs you're looking at offer well-developed internship modules that seem useful, that could be something to look at that might tip the scale in their favor. If not, however, the LSE name tends to open up a lot of doors (especially outside the UK) that could lead to some work experience opportunities.

Hope that helps!

Also, if you don't mind, what's your profile look like? Thanks, and good luck!

[anneso]

Hi,

I just received an email from the LSE graduate admission office, which says:

" I am writing to confirm that we have recently received the following items:

Additional item(s) we have received: The TOEFL test you took on the 25th May 2012 with an overall score of 103 does meet the minimum entry requirements for the programme for which you have been given an offer.

However, the following conditions are still outstanding:

You are required to pass the British Council's Test of English (IELTS) with 7.0 overall (and at least 5.5 in each section) or 107 overall in the internet-based TOEFL test (and at least 17 in listening and writing, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking).

You will not be able to register until you have satisfied them. "

So?... I don't understand, I called the office and the chick said that I have to retake the test, but then it says the contrary in the email... Was it a typo, did they wrote "does" instead of "does not"?...
Cheers!!

[cookiemonsterFTW]

Hello there!
Just got an unconditional offer for MSc in Social Policy and Development, after 2 weeks of receiving the 4th email. I'm still waiting for a decision from UCL and Sussex. Anyone can provide some feedback about choosing between these 3 universities?? some opinions would be much appreciated.

Congrats to all accepted and best wishes for those awaiting for the reply

[nygsbchamps2012]

I applied for MSc in IR, apparently the programme reached its quota and I was put on the reserve list, probably because I applied kinda late. They told me that I would find out by mid-August whether or not I would receive an offer. I would really like to go to LSE, but am not sure whether I can wait that long, given that not a lot of people would decline an IR offer from LSE. What do you guys think? Should I wait it out or just go to my backup school?

[sj27]

(Original post by nygsbchamps2012)
I applied for MSc in IR, apparently the programme reached its quota and I was put on the reserve list, probably because I applied kinda late. They told me that I would find out by mid-August whether or not I would receive an offer. I would really like to go to LSE, but am not sure whether I can wait that long, given that not a lot of people would decline an IR offer from LSE. What do you guys think? Should I wait it out or just go to my backup school?

It is quite long to wait, but remember that some people have to turn down offers they want to accept because they are unsuccessful at raising funding. If this is the case, people will probably start declining their offers in the next month or so and places may open up earlier than August. Do you have to pay a deposit at your back-up school? If not, I would accept in the meanwhile and wait and see if a place opens up at LSE.

[sj27]

(Original post by anneso)
None, I didn't take the test before applying, as some of my courses at my home uni were thought in English, I thought I might be exempted.
Then in their offer they required me to take the TOEFL iBT with at least an overall score of 107... So I took it a week ago and only obtain 103
And the test is a bit stupid, I got "good" for the speaking section about academic content, but "fair" for the speaking section about a daily-life item, because it stressed me to talk to a computer during 40sec, so my score is below my real level of English. But it would hurt to take it again and pay £180 for just 4 points...

I wouldn't view this as paying £180 for 4 points; I would view it as paying £180 to get into LSE.

[cookiemonsterFTW]

(Original post by cookiemonsterFTW)
Hello there!
Just got an unconditional offer for MSc in Social Policy and Development, after 2 weeks of receiving the 4th email. I'm still waiting for a decision from UCL and Sussex. Anyone can provide some feedback about choosing between these 3 universities?? some opinions would be much appreciated.

Congrats to all accepted and best wishes for those awaiting for the reply

I guess should have added that for deciding between these 3 unis I'm looking at: how strong is the academic program in development and future career prospects (I plan to pursue work with an int. NGO or int organizations in Lat. America).

Any feedback would be great.

[nygsbchamps2012]

(Original post by sj27)
It is quite long to wait, but remember that some people have to turn down offers they want to accept because they are unsuccessful at raising funding. If this is the case, people will probably start declining their offers in the next month or so and places may open up earlier than August. Do you have to pay a deposit at your back-up school? If not, I would accept in the meanwhile and wait and see if a place opens up at LSE.

Thanks for the reply. I don't have to pay a deposit for my backup school. I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed and await a positive result, sooner rather than later I hope.

[zziippoo]

Anyone who applied for accommodation? Is it too late to choose now?

[terrytoh]

(Original post by zziippoo)
Anyone who applied for acc? Is it too late to choose now?

If you are talking about Phd then yes there's still places. Unfortunately MSc Accounting and Finance/ Accounting organizations and Institutions are closed to both home and overseas students now.

Source:
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate...rogrammes.aspx

[zziippoo]

(Original post by terrytoh)
If you are talking about Phd then yes there's still places. Unfortunately MSc Accounting and Finance/ Accounting organizations and Institutions are closed to both home and overseas students now.

Source:
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate...rogrammes.aspx

Thank you for your reply but I am asking about accommodation. I wrote acc. instead of accommodation. Sorry for that

[Ellorah]

(Original post by warstudies)
Hey!

I got a conditional offer from LSE, Government department. The condition was to get a 7.5 grade average and my final gpa is 7.1 (i do a joint degree, and i have a 6.9 in one degree and a 7.3 in another).

When they sent out the conditional offer they had already my final transcript (which means they knew i didnt have that gpa), but it was a scanned copy and therefore not considered as official. The copy they have now and that they are currently evaluating has the same grades they had from the very beginning, just in another format.

Should I write/call them and try to negotiate the offer or just wait and see?

I'm actually in the same boat. I haven't called LSE because I work and there is quite a time difference from where I am but I have emailed them a couple times and I can say that it hasn't gotten me anywhere. They just keep saying the same thing about meeting the condition and sending stuff in anyway. I got my offer back in the beginning of April and I just got the confirmation letter that they've received my transcripts in the mail so I should know in two weeks hopefully. Have you made any headway in the meantime?

[nomadx]

hi there, anyone else accepted for MSc City Design and Social Sciences?

[cookiemonsterFTW]

(Original post by nomadx)
hi there, anyone else accepted for MSc City Design and Social Sciences?

Hi there, MSc City Design and Social Sciences was my 2nd choice, I ended up getting an offer for my first choice, which I most likely accept (just waiting for answers from 2 other unis).
But the City Design and SS seems so interesting! Congrats!!

[nygsbchamps2012]

Almost 13 weeks since I was placed on the reserve list for MSc IR. The wait is killing me. Please LSE make me an offer soon,

[audreymashi]

URGENT HELP NEED!

Heya folks.

I have been thinking about this decision the longest and couldn't decide it myself thus - here I am to acquire from the public and perhaps will be given some opinions to establish a clearer vision & perspective about not my postgraduate degree.

Making long story short - I have been accepted to study Msc Organisational Behaviour(http://www.prospects.ac.uk/search_co...=47478&rank=70) at LSE for 2012/13 entry and would like to change to another course.

While I was filling in application forms, I decided to apply to anything that sounded most interesting and related to CSR & HR.
When I was applying for LSE, I honestly thought I had no shot. (2:1 from Durham). To my surprise, they did indeed accept me and now I am sort of reconsidering the option I have taken, regretting that perhaps my impulse to send off the application form ASAP didn't do me much good.

I am having more doubts day by day. I ditched Nottingham (CSR), Manchester & Warwick (for similar course)s for LSE. As Oct is nearing, I have found a few more things about Msc OB and other courses and arguing on whether, or not, I have to do OB anymore.

Reasons being:

1) Theory-based nature of OB : I am keep having people assuming that I am going to do a Phd afterwards, as OB is not a practical course but an introductory one that is very theoretically driven.
2) Weak network: can't find anyone who did the course on linkedin.
3) Says 'introductory' even on the website!
4) the highest fee out of all the options

Optional courses (which are noted 'open' on the website still)

- Int'l Employment Relations and HR
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/search_co.../3856&id=25397

- MSc ManagementAndHumanResources
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate...Resources.aspx

Looking at the content, LSE DOES NOT offer CIPD but I can study for it with Management and HR whilst IER&HR offers VERY similar option to OB with less compulsory module & lesser cost, not to mention stronger network(as I can see from Linkedin).


I am willing to work in the UK or at an Asian branch of a global firm, specialising preferably in consultancy or HR. As I studied Politics at Durham, I would like to study a course that is - perhaps challenging, but will equip me adequately for the job market and provide a great learning experience with practical education.

I'd like to ask you about 1) what you know about OB course at LSE 2) if the other options seem more sensible 3) seen/heard of anyone who successfully change their Postgrad course so late like July.

I can't escape from feeling that LSE is just trying to get as many student as possible by making courses like OB that bears no much significance and I don't want to be a victim! (Guessing Libyan crisis ruined it for me.) Yet, I am scared that by trying to change the course I may lose the opportunity Orrr perhaps I am suffering from 'the grass looks greener on the other side' effect? (OB seemed perfect for me at the beginning - it's probably because I knew nothing about it but the content. i.e. its job prospect and quality)

Please help me with any sort of insight about the course changing procedure at LSE (it doesn't say much on the website - just written 'should be before Oct') and the courses above; and their job prospects(in CSR & Consultancy) & content-related opinions. I am desperate to decide ASAP for my visa application!

Thank you very much in advance.

[thewaythingsare]

I don't know about the OB course at LSE, but as someone who is just finishing up the MSc in Occupational Psychology at Birkbeck (where the OP course is identical to OB, the degree you get just depends on whether you did a Psychology undergrad or not) wanting to get into HR, I haven't found that employers see much difference. On my course the Occ Psych/OB students have taken 6 out of 8 modules together with the HR Management students and so far in my job applications and speaking to recruitment agencies they seem to care a lot more about relevant work experience to be honest. For job applications to consultancies and grad schemes they seem to care a lot about your extracurricular activities, leadership experience and the degree classification (e.g. Distinctions, awards) whereas for your average entry-level job this seems less important.

A friend of mine who works in HR though and has done the CIPD foundation certificate in HR practice says that if she wants to move up within HR later on though she will need to do an MSc in HR Management, so it could be worth contacting CIPD as well to see what they say. The relevant department at LSE should also be able to advice you.

[audreymashi]

Thank you for sincere answer. I will indeed contact the department to find out more about my options.