Key dates
Session One (20 June - 8 July 2016)
Registration: Sun 19 June from 10:30am - 5pm. More details TBC
Session Two (11 - 29 July 2016)
Registration: Sun 10 July from 10:30am -4pm. More details TBC
Session Three (1 - 19 August 2016)
RegistratioN: Sun 31 July from 11am - 3pm. More details TBC
You will only need to register once when you first arrive.
Course timetables
You will get your class schedule and full course timetable on the first day of teaching. Classes typically take place between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Where to go on your first day
Shortly before the start of Summer School we will provide a timetable containing lectures and locations for your first day of teaching. Please note that lectures either take place in the morning from 10am- 1pm or afternoon from 2pm-5pm.
Typically, lecture times will remain the same for the duration of the course. Most classes also involve another shorter class each day, further details will be given on the first day of teaching.
Course changes
Course changes are permitted during the first two days of each session, however changes can only take place where the applicant is suitably qualified and where the course has space. Unfortunately, some courses may have a maximum capacity either due to teaching or room constraints. We will endeavour to permit course transfers wherever possible, subject to the approval of the course lecturer and Academic Director.
All transfers must be made through the Summer School Office.
After the first 2 days it is not possible to transfer courses under any circumstances.
Exams and Assessments
Assessment will be based on the results of two examinations or, alternatively, a final examination and assessed work. The final examination will take place on the last day of the course.
Examinations are not compulsory (see below).
A detailed examination timetable will be distributed during the course. Examinations are normally two hours in length and are conducted under regular LSE examination regulations.
*Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the LSE exam regualtions*
Important: Please take into consideration when making travel arrangements that the last examinations will officially end at 6pm on the final Friday of each session.
Special Examination Arrangements
We are happy to make arrangements for candidates who are entitled to extra examination time due to medical reasons. However, students will need to give notification and provide official proof of their medical condition to the Summer School Office in the first week of the programme. It is not possible to guarantee special arrangements after this.
Candidates who claim impairment of their examination performance due to illness will need to provide a detailed medical certificate from either their own, or the LSE doctor, to support their case. In cases where this is accepted a note will be added to the transcript stating that the student's performance was impaired due to circumstances beyond their control.
Certificates and credit
Summer school students can choose to pursue either a graded certificate or opt-out of sitting the exams and receive an attendance certificate.
Students who wish to receive credit towards their degree will need to contact either their Study Abroad Office or the office in their university that deals with external credit.
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Campus
The LSE campus is located in the heart of one of the world's greatest capital cities, with many places of interest within easy walking distance.
Please note that ongoing building works in progress along Houghton Street, marked below.
School policy and guidance
Health & Safety
LSE is generally a low risk environment. Find out more on measures LSE takes to ensure the health, safety and welfare of everyone who works, studies or visits the premises or may be affected by the activities of the School.
Read more on LSE's Health & Safety policies
Helping you achieve your potential
LSE is committed to enabling all students to achieve their full potential in an environment characterised by dignity and mutual respect and aims to ensure that all individuals are treated equitably.
To this end, the School’s Disability and Wellbeing Service provides a free, confidential service to all LSE students and is a first point of contact for all disabled students, prospective and current.
Students are encouraged to make early contact with the Service as early as possible. Specialist advisers are available to see students on a one off or ongoing basis and cover the following:
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physical / sensory impairments and long term or chronic medical conditions
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dyslexia, dyspraxia, Asperger Syndrome Disorder and other neurodiverse conditions
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mental health difficulties
Sarah Slater, Disability and Wellbeing Service Manager: s.slater1@lse.ac.uk
Sue Haines, Operational and Administrative Manager: s.haines@lse.ac.uk
Disability and Wellbeing Service
OLD G.23 (ground floor, Old Building)
tel: 020 7955 7767
disability-dyslexia@lse.ac.uk
lse.ac.uk/disability
Terms & Conditions
Students are advised to familiarise themselves with the essential information contained in the Summer School Terms & Conditions, particularly on:
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Your responsibilities as a student
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Course changes
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Examination and Assessment
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Student Code of Conduct
Read the Summer School Code of Conduct (PDF)
Read the Summer School Terms & Conditions (PDF)
FAQ
Open 9.30am – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday
During the Summer School programme, the Summer School Office is located in room CLM.1.02, on the 1st Floor of the Clement House Building.
The Office has an “open door policy” where you are encouraged to raise any administrative or social queries or problems that you may have. Should you have any questions of an academic nature the Office staff will be able to direct you to contact the relevant Programme Director.