academic achievement (including predicted and achieved grades) We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students and want to recruit students with the very best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of their background. The most up-to-date LSE Coronavirus: community advice and guidance and information about LSE's teaching plans for 2021 can be found on our website.
If there are going to be any changes to the delivery of the programme we will update this page to reflect the amendments and all offer holders will be notified. We hope that programmes beginning in September 2022 will be unaffected by Coronavirus. It draws on the breadth of theoretical understanding, research expertise and practical experience in the Department as well as the strength of LSE’s offering across the social sciences, allowing for learning in specialised courses elsewhere in LSE. It is designed as preparation for study at PhD level, as well as further training in a broad range of substantive geographical and environmental themes. This programme will be of interest if you have studied geography or a related social science subject at undergraduate level and are now looking for a more focused introduction to human geographical research. In addition to the understanding key geographical themes and methodology insight, you will be able to develop a substantive field of research interest. Human geography and urban studies are dynamic and pertinent areas of the social sciences, drawing together concerns with space, economy, society and the environment. This programme provides an understanding of the key themes of contemporary geographical thought and allows you to develop an appreciation of the methodological implications of such theoretical developments. MSc Human Geography and Urban Studies (Research) video Discover the MSc Human Geography and Urban Studies (Research)