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It depends on both the course and the department. For example, at the offer day at the economics talk, they said that it wouldn't be a problem if you wanted to change from the econometrics course or the economics with economic history to economics but that they were less keen on transfers from other departments. Also they said that people on those courses would have been accepted for economics anyway but that they also had to have shown a particular focus to the slightly more specialised degree.
The bottom line is, apply for the degree you want to do and don't apply for another course that you might think is easier to get an offer for.
The bottom line is, apply for the degree you want to do and don't apply for another course that you might think is easier to get an offer for.
The problem is that I have applied for the degree I want to do, however there is another course in the same department which I would enjoy too..and arguably, have better career prospects.
So it might be possible for me to change from Msc Management (2 year programme) to Msc Management & Strategy, Management & Economics or Msc Int. Management?
The problem is that I have applied for the degree I want to do, however there is another course in the same department which I would enjoy too..and arguably, have better career prospects.
If you think it's the right decision then I'd try giving the admissions department an email. Provide a few reasons why you want to make the switch and they should be able to pass it on. You might as well as they can't revoke your offer.
I transferred from BSc Philosophy to BSc Philosophy & Econ at the end of my first year. Didn't seem to be to much stress about it; I'd completed the necessary prerequisites at a high enough standard. Good luck with it.
If you think it's the right decision then I'd try giving the admissions department an email. Provide a few reasons why you want to make the switch and they should be able to pass it on. You might as well as they can't revoke your offer.
Is this definite? That they can't revoke our offers? Cos I'm thinking about changing courses as well, also from one department to another, but wouldn't want to lose my original offer in case they reject my wish.
Also I'm not sure who to write the e-mail to, undergrad admissions?
Is this definite? That they can't revoke our offers? Cos I'm thinking about changing courses as well, also from one department to another, but wouldn't want to lose my original offer in case they reject my wish.
Also I'm not sure who to write the e-mail to, undergrad admissions?
The best thing you can do is to wait until you come to lse. During this time try to make up a believable academic-related reason, just so you can get on the good side of the undergrad tutors. After freshers week approach both undergrad tutors. If your courses are not too different you should be fine.
If you ask them now they will probably give you some rubbish such as you cannot be considered for this course, as it is full, or whatever. Not to mention the person answering the ug admissions email has nothing to do with the entire process.
Is this definite? That they can't revoke our offers? Cos I'm thinking about changing courses as well, also from one department to another, but wouldn't want to lose my original offer in case they reject my wish.
Also I'm not sure who to write the e-mail to, undergrad admissions?
No, it says quite clearly on the website + offer holders booklet that if you ask to switch, you WILL lose your offer and may not get one for the other course. If you ask to switch now, you'd be considered a late applicant, whose applications they don't even look at if the course is full (which it almost certainly will be).
In short, don't do it. Try your luck though when you actually get there or, if you really don't like your course and would withdraw from university all together, then it's worth trying of course.
Thanks a lot Swayum, was just about to send that e-mail!
I thought about switching from International Relations to Anthropology and Law...
Point is, though, that I have already accepted LSE as firm, and given that it was unconditional, rejected all the other offers. So if they'd revoke my initial course, I'd be left with nothing. Could that really happen? Anyway, I'd rather not try.
That s*cks... Are there chances that they accept my wish to change courses at the time I'm actually at uni, though?
I emailed LSE recently and they said it was possible to change once we've registered..however it would depend on the departments. They said it is unlikely you could change straight away simply because the intake for each course is usually full.
I emailed LSE recently and they said it was possible to change once we've registered..however it would depend on the departments. They said it is unlikely you could change straight away simply because the intake for each course is usually full.
How would the intake change as the year goes by? Unless there's a significant drop out rate or something.
I've just done a BA in soc anthropology at the LSE. I know that it can be hard to switch courses, but it does depend on how full they are. Generally the drop out rate is extremely low. However, I did have a friend who switched after one year from Econ to Anth.
It does depend on how oversubscribed the courses are, and given that there are 13 applicants to one place at LSE, the highest ratio in the country, switching isn't encouraged. However, IR is one of the most oversubscribed, whereas anth is less so. So I would say the chances of you being able to switch form IR to anth are quite high, especially because the anth department (given that they like 'people'!!) are likely to want anyone who can demonstrate a significant interest. I think, however, you'd have to prove this, given that they will have turned away many applicants.
The main thing is that you decide yourself which course will be best for you. IR and anthropology are two of the best (and in my opinion) most interesting courses at the LSE, and which one you pick will shape your university experience and life after uni considerably. Take note that in anth, you will not be able to take any IR courses, except on in your first year. Whereas IR is more of a pick n' mix course that may allow you to take several anthropology courses. You can check on the website if anth courses are open to you in your first and second year.
If you want, I would be happy to have a chat with you about which choice to make. Obviously I know a lot about the anth course and the department, but most of my friends did IR. My boyfriend did IR and is now pursuing it at a higher level, so I know a lot about the courses, the experience and what you'll get from it. they will offer you vastly different experiences and outlooks. Which one you pick will really just comes down to what your interests are, however I know how hard it is to choose at the beginning when you don't really know what the courses are like, and what you are really interested in.
As for switching from Anth to Anth and Law, this may be possible, and easier. Likewise, however, you will get a very different experience. Anth and Law is more like Law with a side of anth thrown in. if you do want to change, a person to talk to might be Martha Mundy, a professor in the anth department but who specialises in Law. She might be able to help you figure out which one you would be better suited to, and perhaps to organise a switch, if possible. Anth and Law won't necessarily give you a very good grounding in either subject, so consider carefully if you want your degree to be split in this way, or if you in fact want to be taking Law fulltime, which is a better option should you want to become a lawyer.
Good luck with the decisions! And I'd be happy to chat with anyone if you want some info about what the courses are actually like (not just the prospectus version!). I don't know much about Law, but am well acquainted with IR and anth!
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