Who can apply for the programme?
To apply for this programme, you must currently be in Year 12, attend a state school, and live within a one and a half hour commuting distance to ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳’s campus (WC2A 2AE). You must also be studying A Level Mathematics.
If you meet the eligibility criteria above, then you are eligible to apply. However, we may also look at the following criteria when we consider your application:
- Have achieved at least five GCSEs at grades 9-6, including English and Maths. A minimum of two of these qualifications should be at grades 9-7. Or five A or B grades at National 5 including one A.
- Would be in the first generation of your family to attend university.
- Have been in receipt of Free School Meals whilst at secondary school.
- Attend a school or college with a below-average A-level or Higher point score and/or a low rate of progression to higher education.
- Live in a neighbourhood with a low rate of progression to higher education and/or a high level of socio-economic deprivation.
- Have been looked after or in care.
We will look at every application and consider your eligibility, as well the personal statement you must write in the application form. For more information on eligibility, please visit the (external).
Can I apply to this programme after the deadline of 11:59 pm on Monday 28 October 2024?
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 ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ for my degree if I complete this programme?
No, if you are accepted onto the Pathways to Banking and Finance programme at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳, and you complete the programme you are not guaranteed a place to study at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳. However, you will be eligible for a contextual offer to study here: find out more about contextual admissions at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and search our undergraduate degrees to explore the contextual entry requirements across our degree courses.
Can I apply to this programme if I don’t live in London?
Yes, but your address must be within a one-and-a-half-hour commute of our campus, so you may be eligible to apply if you live on the outskirts of London. Please see below for ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳’s campus address:
London School of Economics and Political Science
Houghton Street
London
WC2A 2AE
Interested in this programme but live elsewhere in the country? Visit the click ‘find my nearest course’ and enter your postcode to see if any of your local institutions are providers of the Pathways to Banking and Finance 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 Sutton Trust US programme, another of the Pathways programmes or the Sutton Trust Summer Schools.
How long does the programme last?
The Pathways to Banking and Finance programme will launch in December 2024 and run until March/April 2026, supporting students throughout Year 12 and 13.
Can I apply for this programme if I attend an independent school?
To be eligible for this programme, you must currently attend, and have always attended, a non-fee paying, state-funded school.
How can I access online sessions if I don’t have a laptop or strong internet connection?
If you are successful in gaining a place on the programme and you do not have a laptop to access online content, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ will be able to provide you with a laptop. Also, if you do not have strong or reliable Wi-Fi connection at home, we will be able to provide you with a dongle.