Dr. Julian Le Grand

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Biography

Julian Le Grand is a prominent economist and professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics (LSE), where he has been since 1993. He is a fellow of the British Academy and a founding academician of the Academy of Social Sciences. His distinguished career includes serving as a senior policy advisor at 10 Downing Street and chairing various health initiatives and task forces. Le Grand has authored and contributed to twenty books and over one hundred refereed journal articles. His research and policy innovations focus on public service reform, drawing particular attention to user empowerment and contestability in health care and education. He has received numerous accolades, including a knighthood in 2015 and honorary doctorates from the Universities of Sussex and Birmingham. His work has made significant impacts on educational funding policies such as the Pupil Premium and the Child Trust Fund. Le Grand frequently contributes to national and international media discussions on policy and public service improvement.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London

Teaching and research in the field of Social Policy.

Senior Policy Adviser

— Present

10 Downing Street • London

Advised the Prime Minister on social policy issues.

Chair

— Present

Health England: National Reference Group Health • London

Oversaw health policy initiatives.

Awards

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Knighthood

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Honorary Doctorate

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Honorary Doctorate

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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