The London Interdisciplinary School
At LIS, we teach students how to tackle complex, real-world problems by applying knowledge and skills from various disciplines across the arts, humanities, and sciences. Instead of specialising in a single subject area, our students learn through a problem-based interdisciplinary approach.
About the institution
Instead of specialising in a single subject area, our students learn through a problem-based interdisciplinary approach, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc) in Interdisciplinary Problems and Methods.
Our course
Problems like climate change, inequality and the ethics of artificial intelligence can’t be solved by one subject alone. We need an interdisciplinary approach. Each term, you’ll tackle a specific problem such as inequality, sustainability, or the ethics of AI. You’ll study concepts and theories from subjects like anthropology, physics, and contemporary art that provide the lenses through which to understand these complex issues.
At the same time, you’ll learn a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods — ranging from coding to videography, machine learning to project management, and data science to public speaking. Our curriculum is designed to break down barriers and foster a more integrated approach to problem-solving.
Academia at LIS
Our courses are designed by outstanding academics from the likes of Harvard, Cambridge, and UCL as well as industry experts, and entrepreneurs who all see the need for this new type of further education in our society. This is your chance to take the lead and make your impact on the issues that matter to you.
The World of Work
On top of this, LIS brokers paid internships each year, to help you build your insight and experience in the world of work. You’ll have the opportunity to undergo paid internships each summer with organisations like Innocent Drinks, WWF, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to kickstart your career.
Number of Undergraduate Students
100
Average First Year Class Size
20
Size of Instituition
Small Institution <5000
Selectivity
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Campus Style
City Campus - East London Campus
Education Model
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Teaching Focused Institution
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - As part of our internships programme, we’ll broker opportunities for all UK students.
Are there study abroad options?
No
Cost of Tuition
£9000 (Home) £15,000 (International)
Funding
Find out more here: https://www.lis.ac.uk/undergraduate-degree/fees
IB Grade Requirements
Not stated
UFP Grade Requirements
Not stated