Can I apply to this programme after the deadline?
No, unfortunately we are unable to accept any late applications to the Pathways to Banking and Finance programme, so please ensure that you complete and submit the application before the deadline if you want to be considered for a place on this programme.
Will I be guaranteed a place at LSE for my degree if I complete this programme?
Participation in our Pathways to Banking and Finance programme does not guarantee you an undergraduate place at LSE. However, if you successfully complete Pathways and apply to LSE, your application will be given additional consideration, and you may be considered for a contextual offer. You can find out more about contextual admissions on our admissions information webpage. You can also look at specific undergraduate degree webpages to check contextual entry requirements.
Can I apply to this programme if I don’t live in London?
Yes, but as stated above, you must live within reasonable commuting distance of LSE (up to 90 minutes). LSE’s campus address is as follows:
London School of Economics and Political Science
Houghton Street
London
WC2A 2AE
Are you interested in Pathways to Banking and Finance but live elsewhere in the country? Visit the Sutton Trust programme webpage, scroll down to ‘Find my nearest programme’ and enter your postcode. This will show if any of your local universities offer the programme.
Can I take part in this programme if I am already a participant on another Sutton Trust programme?
You can only take part in one Sutton Trust programme. This includes the US programme, Access Apprenticeships, other Pathways programmes or UK Summer Schools.
Can I apply for this programme if I attend an independent school?
It’s a core Pathways requirement that applicants have always attended a state-funded, non-fee-paying school/college.
The only exception to this is where a students’ private school place is funded by their local authority as part of an EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan). The same goes for any private schools attended in the past. If this applies to you, before you can proceed with your application, you’ll need to notify the Sutton Trust by emailing applications@suttontrust.com.
I don’t meet the eligibility criteria for Pathways to Banking and Finance at LSE. Are there other programmes I can consider?
You can find out about other LSE Widening Participation programmes on our webpages. You may also be interested in other opportunities to experience LSE.
You can find out about other Sutton Trust programmes on their website.