LSE 2016 Postgraduate Application/Offer Thread

Hi all, how does funding work for Research Masters (coded: MSc (Research)) and how likely is one to receive ESRC funding? There seems to only be 2 places available in the Masters I am applying to - if I were to get in, would that give me a good chance at funding or...? Thanks!

I think MSc (Research) still classifies as a taught masters - although they do have 1+3 ESRC funding which would include funding for a PhD. Don't think there's ESRC funding for just the 1 year.
Under 'taught masters' here: http://www.lse.ac.uk/study/graduate/availableProgrammes.aspx

I'm also applying for MSc (Research) (in economic history) and was told the 1+3 is the only 'proper' funding available

Thanks for your reply - yes the 1+3 funding is what I was looking at - but I'm not sure if there's any difference in applying/ how to apply, etc.??

Hi - no problem
I think you just need to include a research proposal in your application and they'll automatically assess you for funding - the only reason I didn't is because the 1+3 doesn't allow for a gap for language learning between the 1 and the 3

http://www.lse.ac.uk/intranet/students/moneyMatters/financialSupport/esrc.aspx deadline is monday though!

I got an offer yesterday for MSc Theory and History of International Relations and a 120th Anniversary Scholarship Good luck to everyone waiting to find out!

I got an offer yesterday for MSc Theory and History of International Relations and a 120th Anniversary Scholarship Good luck to everyone waiting to find out!

Big congrats! When did you submit and receive LSE for You ID?

Congrats! When did you submit your application.

They're are still doing the Anniversary Scholarships this year? I had thought they were only for last year.

Thank you! I submitted my application on 22nd Oct and got my ID on 10th Nov.




So did I but that's what it said on my offer email and LSE for You - definitely not complaining!

I worry about one thing...

As I heard that LSE might be really "no response" to few applications over 9/ 10 weeks, then it almost means that will be no hope and will reject to offer at the end, but you need to wait for quite a long period.

It's just a unconfirmed rumour, could anyone can try to clarify about this a bit? Pls...

I got an offer yesterday for MSc Theory and History of International Relations and a 120th Anniversary Scholarship Good luck to everyone waiting to find out!

Did you submit a scholarship application of some sort?

Also, what are the conditions of your offer (if you're at a UK University)?, if you don't mind me asking.

Congratulations my friend, that's great news. I've also applied for Theory and History of IR and was told my application had been processed on 4 December. if you don't mind me asking, what's your academic background and how strong did you believe your application was? I'm actually desperate to get this I cannot even begin to explain haha. Well done again though !

I did the normal Financial Support application - I was only going for the Graduate Support Scheme but my Dad convinced me to complete the last section of the form which was Personal Statement. I couldn't be bothered originally because it wasn't necessary for the GSS and I didn't expect to be eligble for anything else, but it's a good job I did


Not at all! I've already graduated (BA Spanish from Bristol Uni) so the conditions of my offer are just to send them original copies of my degree certificate and transcript.


Thank you very much! I hope you are successful too - good luck!

Regarding my academic background not sure how far back you want me to go but, I got 8 A*s and 1 A at GCSE, 3 As in Spanish, English Lit and Economics at A Level and a First from Bristol Uni for my degree in Spanish. I'm not sure how much GCSEs/A Levels matter though when you've already got your degree (not sure if you've already graduated?)

I thought my application was fairly strong, mainly because my tutors sent me copies of the references they had submitted and they were extremely generous! My biggest concern was the lack of international relations studies in my academic background, but I really pushed the whole 'international-ness' of my year abroad, studying Spanish etc. What have you put as your second choice?

Thanks for the hasty reply and your comments! Ah we are quite similar with academic merits, although you got far more A*s than me at GCSE but they didn't even require those on the application so that should be okay haha. I got all A's in History, Geography and Economics and I recently obtained a First in History from Leeds university. I've done an awful lot that's academically internationally focused (modules, thesis and the like) and I also write a blog on international events. Similar to you, I've seen one out of my two references but that was unbelievably favourable since I'm close friends with my personal tutor even to this day.

I put History of International Relations as my second choice primarily because my background is heavily rooted in history but I want my future to be directed towards a career in IR. Fingers crossed anyway, and thank you for your kind wishes for my potential success!

I see, thanks a million! I did include a research proposal and applied about a month ago, fingers crossed I did everything correctly *and* get funding ^^ Do you have any idea how likely successful applicants are to receive funding, or how long it takes to know? I have tried to retrieve the information myself but the LSE website is so incredibly poorly-made!!

Hi guys! When did you apply for the Msc finance? Which date was your last recommendation letter recieve by the school? I have applied to the Msc finance too, but i havent heard back from LSE :/

Hi guys! When did you apply for the Msc finance? Which date was your last recommendation letter recieve by the school? I have applied to the Msc finance too, but i havent heard back from LSE :/