Are you considering applying for a postgraduate programme at LSE? If so, I would definitely recommend attending one of the Virtual Graduate Open Events that are taking place this month. The application process for postgraduate studies can feel overwhelming and stressful, but I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know about these events to hopefully leave you feeling a bit more prepared and relaxed.
What are the Virtual Graduate Open Events? These events are hosted by various departments across LSE and are geared towards prospective postgraduate students. As the name suggests, all of these events are virtual, which makes it easy to attend no matter where you are in the world this autumn. The events will be taking place between Monday 11th November and Friday 22nd November 2024. Attendance is free for all of these events, and just to note – attendance does not factor into LSE’s selection process.
What kinds of events are included? There are a wide range of different events on offer this November. If you are interested in studying a particular programme, then you can attend the Virtual Graduate Open Event for it. These events are designed to give you more information about various programmes, opportunities within specific departments, and a chance for you to submit your own questions. It is important to note that these events are not about the admissions process, but rather about the programmes and departments.
What if I want to know more about the admissions process? The Student Recruitment and Study Abroad team host LSE Discovery Sessions specifically for postgraduate students. These sessions are designed to help you learn more about LSE, student life, and the application process. You can also submit questions in these sessions. The LSE Graduate Admissions team will also host a dedicated session to give you more information about the application and assessment process.
What other events are offered? In addition to LSE Discovery sessions and the programme/department specific events, you can also sign up to attend a variety of different events about study at LSE as a postgraduate student. These include sessions hosted by LSE Careers, LSE LIFE, the PhD Academy, and the Financial Support team.
Student Panels: There will also be two Student Panels offered – one for prospective master’s students and one for prospective PhD students. These events allow you to hear current students at LSE share their experience and to submit your questions to them.
How do I register? You can find the complete list of Virtual Graduate Open Events here. When you find a session that interests you, the page for that specific event will give you more information about how to register for the session. You will then receive a confirmation email which includes a Zoom link for the event.
LSE’s Virtual Graduate Open Events are a very valuable resource for prospective students who are starting to either work on their application or just considering whether LSE might be right for them. I would encourage you to attend as many sessions as you are able to this month!
