Support outside of term

Departmental Senior Student Advisers are your dedicated point of contact within your department, offering tailored support throughout your time at LSE. Working alongside your Academic Mentor and other departmental staff, we help you navigate the wide range of advice and wellbeing services available, ensuring you feel supported both academically and personally.
You can book in to meet with Sarah McManus, our Departmental Senior Student Adviser here under 'Department of Media and Communications'

• Assessment queries:MScStudents with queries relating to assessed work outside of term can email Media.Assessment@lse.ac.uk with their questions and these will be forwarded to a member of faculty on duty who will be able to assist. Please do notemail individual members of academic staff with your queries.
• Submission of assessed work: For full information on submission deadlines, formatting, citation styles and submission procedures please refer to the Assessment and Feedback webpage. Please also check the Moodle page for your individual course.
• Extensions: If you face unforeseen difficulties, you may apply for an extension for summative coursework for MC courses on the following webpage. Please note the extension webform will open up to two weeks prior to each assessment deadline.
• Working in Departmental spaces: MSc students studying in the Department are welcome to come to Departmental space space to work in outside of term. The Silverstone Room and Student Common Room are both free to use.
• Check LSE LIFE's full guide to study resources ahead of your assessments.
• The Digital Skills Lab have lots of self-study resources available - visit the Digital Skills Lab course catalogue.
• Find Library resources and tools to support your studies, and access information about Library workshops on Moodle. You can check library opening hours online.
• Access LSE LIFE slides, worksheets and activitieson Moodle. Book a one-to-one appointment on the Student Hub,or find out about upcoming workshops.

Wherever you are, we understand that you may need advice and support. Key services to take note of:

• The LSE Wellbeing support over the break webpage lists the support available to all students outside of term.
• Wherever you are in the world, you can access LSE’s 24/7 mental health support line by phone, live chat, SMS, and WhatsApp.
• The Student Wellbeing Service provides access to counsellors and mental health advisors outside of term. If you require urgent assistance, or are worried about someone close to you, please visit our emergencies / suicide prevention and support webpage for advice.
• If you need to access medical care in the UK, visit the NHS services webpage to find local GP, Urgent Care, Hospital and Dentist provision. If there is a medical emergency, dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.
• If you’re staying in a hall of residence, your hall wellbeing teams are available outside of term and can be contacted via the Contacts in halls of residencewebpage.
• Student Peer Supporters are available and running activities outside of term – take a look at their webpage to get involved.
• Finally, from help with your studies, health and wellbeing support, and more there’s lots of information and guidance in the LSE Support Map available via the Student Hub.
• Browse the Students@LSE blog for ideas for exploring London(and beyond)
• Take advantage of discounts around campus, and read advice from the LSE community about budgeting. More information about the cost of living and financial supportis available online.

Students can contact any of the following email addresses outside of term, which will be monitored throughout the break, except for School closure dates, weekends and public holidays.

You can also come to the Department's main reception area on the 6th Floor of Fawcett House if you want to speak to a member of professional services staff.