However, rates of unemployment school-wide are low at only 1 per cent amongst postgraduates and 9 per cent amongst graduates who replied six months after graduation in 1994. Conclusions and Recommendations The London School of Economics and Political Science claims to provide an excellent education in geography. The assessors come to the overall conclusion, based on the assessment visit and an analysis of the self-assessment, together with the statistical indicators, that the quality of education in geography at the London School of Economics and Political Science is satisfactory. The assessment took place at a difficult time for the Department. There are substantial positive aspects of the provision.
Syllabuses are up to date, relevant and reflect staff research interests.
Student progression rates are excellent. Student-staff ratios are extremely favourable allowing substantial individual contact between staff and students, which contributes to the excellent overall relationship. The student support services are excellent, both in range and quality. The School and the Department create an excellent ambience for scholarship. Staff are highly qualified and very active in research.