Taking a course outside LSE

In exceptional circumstances students are allowed to take courses offered at other University of London colleges.

To register for a course outside of LSE, students must:

Complete the Request to Take a Course Outside LSE Form (PDF) 
You will need to obtain your department’s approval, as indicated on the form.
If you have not yet selected courses on LSE for You, please specify under which paper you wish to take the intercollegiate course when submitting this form.

Complete the registration form for the outside college
Ensure you obtain the necessary approval as indicated on their form.

Submit both forms to the Student Services Centre
Use this enquiry form and select Student Records Team. We will sign and return the outside college’s form to you, which you must then submit directly to the outside college.

Course selection on LSE for You
Within 5–10 working days of approval, the outside course will appear on your course selection list on LSE for You.

Important Notes

  • Course Selection Period: During the course selection period, please select all your courses as normal on LSE for You. If your application to take an intercollegiate course is approved, we will update your record by removing the original course and adding the intercollegiate course.

  • Deadlines: Please ensure you meet the registration deadlines of the outside college. Late applications may be rejected by the host institution.