CEMS community Academic members Our members list The London School of Economics and Political Science
The London School of Economics and Political Science (United Kingdom)
CEMS Programme Manager (PM)
Catherine Fraser
MSc Management & Exchange Programme Manager
c.m.fraser@lse.ac.uk
Phone: +44 20 7106 1211
Fax: +44 20 7955 6410
CEMS Corporate Relations Manager (CRM)
Angela van de Weerdhof
Interim Online Marketing & Communications
Angela.van.de.Weerdhof@ing.nl
Phone: 020 - 5760512
Dina Dommett
Associate Dean for Programmes, Department of Management
D.Dommett@lse.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)20 7852 3722
Fax: +44 (0)20 7955 6837
Maddie Smith
Career Adviser
M.L.Smith@lse.ac.uk
Phone: 44 (0) 20 7955 6254
Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7955 6846
CEMS Academic Director
Paul Willman
p.willman@lse.ac.uk
Phone: 44 207 955 6739
Target of this fact sheet: Prospective CEMS students applying to MSc+MIM
Contact
Programme Info
MSc Academic Expenses
Living Expenses
Estimated monthly budget for single students:
The following links give more detailed information about the cost of studying in the UK.
http://www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international/
http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Ideas/Articles/Cost.htm
http://www.monetos.co.uk/service/student-life/
The LSE's very general estimate of minimum living costs for the 2011/12 academic session is £1000 per month. This would mean a total of £9,000 for a 9 month programme and £12,000 for a 12 month programme. However, this can only be a very general estimate as how much you spend is up to you.
Housing: Depending on the area, costs can range from £120 per week (for a room in a shared house further out of London) to £200 (for a room which is more central). A small apartment near to the centre of London can be found for around £300 per week. Transport links in London are excellent so we recommend students consider looking at areas not right in the centre. The University of London website has information on various areas around London and the transport zone they are in. http://housing.london.ac.uk/cms
Transport: Costs for the underground and buses vary from one zone to another, with zone one being the most central. A monthly travel pass in zone 2 would be approximately £99 per month and in zone 3 about £116 per month. Once fully registered at LSE students may apply for a student travel card which will reduce fares by around 30%.
Food and Entertainment: It is extremely difficult to be specific about living costs as London is a very tempting place to spend a lot of money on eating out and entertainment. It is possible to live reasonably cheaply if you shop wisely by using local markets for fresh foods and supermarkets for basics. Local ‘corner shops’ are much more expensive on the whole.
Target of this fact sheet: Enrolled CEMS MIM Students before their term abroad
Academic Information
LSE Registartion Form, Course Choice Form and a Photograph
Students will be sent registration forms to complete in May. These forms will be used to generate student records, ID cards and email accounts during the summer.
However, all students must also attend an official registration session at the LSE before the start of term.
Official registration session dates:
Fall Term:
Student services Centre on Friday 21st September 2012 from 10am to 1pm.
Lent Term:
Student services Centre on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th January from 11am to 12pm.
LSE Fall Term dates - Friday 21st September – Friday 1st February 2013
Block seminar dates: Monday 24th September- Friday 28th September 2012.
English
There are currently no language courses offered for visiting CEMS students. It is not possible to take a course at the LSE language centre as all courses last the full academic year and you would be required to pay fees for the entire year. Students will however have access to the language centre facilities:
Four half units= 30 ECTS
| Academic Year | Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | 17/09/2012 - 14/12/2012 | 07/01/2013 - 03/05/2013 |
| Term 1 | Term 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Terms Dates details : | 21st September 2012 - 1st February 2013 | 11th January 2013 - 5th July 2013 |
| Welcome Day / Orientation week | 21st September 2012 - 28th September 2012 | 11th January 2013 - 18th January 2013 |
| Block Seminar / Launch Event | 24th September 2012 - 28th September 2012 | 29th April 2013 - 7th May 2013 |
| School Vacations / Public Holidays | 15th December 2012 - 10th January 2013 | 23rd March 2013 - 28th April 2013 |
| Exam Period | 27th May 2013 - 28th June 2013 |
Term dates 1. Fall term
Official term dates:
Friday 21st September – Friday 1st February 2013
Block seminar dates:
Monday 24th September- Friday 28th September 2012.
Skill seminars:
Monday 1st October – Friday 5th October 2012
Teaching dates:
Monday 8th October- Friday 14th December 2012.
PLEASE NOTE: Although all courses will end before Christmas, many students will still have to submit assignments up to the 1st February 2013.
2. Spring Term
Official Term dates:
Friday 11th January – Friday 5th July 2013
Teaching dates:
Monday 14th January - Friday 22nd March 2013
CEMS Business project presentations:
Monday 29 April - Friday 7 May
Exam period:
27th May – 28th June 2013
Academic Expenses
Block seminar costs £200, paid through the LSE online shop. Details on how to access the online system will be sent to exchange students during the summer.
Living Expenses
Estimated monthly budget for single students:
The following links give more detailed information about the cost of studying in the UK.
http://www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international/
http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Ideas/Articles/Cost.htm
http://www.monetos.co.uk/service/student-life/
The LSE's very general estimate of minimum living costs for the 2011/12 academic session is £1000 per month. This would mean a total of £9,000 for a 9 month programme and £12,000 for a 12 month programme. However, this can only be a very general estimate as how much you spend is up to you.
Housing: Depending on the area, costs can range from £120 per week (for a room in a shared house further out of London) to £200 (for a room which is more central). A small apartment near to the centre of London can be found for around £300 per week. Transport links in London are excellent so we recommend students consider looking at areas not right in the centre. The University of London website has information on various areas around London and the transport zone they are in. http://housing.london.ac.uk/cms
Transport: Costs for the underground and buses vary from one zone to another, with zone one being the most central. A monthly travel pass in zone 2 would be approximately £99 per month and in zone 3 about £116 per month. Once fully registered at LSE students may apply for a student travel card which will reduce fares by around 30%.
Food and Entertainment: It is extremely difficult to be specific about living costs as London is a very tempting place to spend a lot of money on eating out and entertainment. It is possible to live reasonably cheaply if you shop wisely by using local markets for fresh foods and supermarkets for basics. Local ‘corner shops’ are much more expensive on the whole.
Services and Facilities
Health Insurance:
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/intranet/LSEServices/medicalCentre/Home.aspx
Exchange participants must arrive with their own health insurance that covers all international incidents. More information about health insurance can be found here:
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/intranet/students/supportServices/healthSafetyWellbeing/healthIssues.aspx
General Insurance
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/intranet/students/moneyMatters/home.aspx
Once you have completed and returned your registration forms, the LSE student services centre will contact you and provide any documents or information you may require from us.
Non-EU citizens may or may not need a Tier 4 Student Visa, depending on their nationality and their length of stay. Many of you may be eligible to apply for a student visitor visa.
Please read the information on the LSE International Student Immigration Service webpage carefully:
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/intranet/students/ISIS/Home.aspx
You can also get information and advice from:
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) -- http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/
LSE accommodation
We are able to offer a limited number of spaces in LSE accommodation.
The application process takes place in late June, once you have been registered as LSE students.
Private accommodation
If you are not successful in gaining LSE accommodation, there are a variety of private options open to you. The websites www.gumtree.com and www.loot.com are very popular and the LSE Accommodation Office provides information at: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/lifeAtLSE/accommodation/privateHousing/findingPrivateHousing/find.aspx
Other useful links:
http://housing.london.ac.uk/cms/area-guide.html
http://www.netletlse.co.uk/
http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/
Check out CEMS partner HousingAnywhere in addition to the local offers
The Department of Management is based in the New Academic Building: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/newAcademicBuilding/
Library: http://www.lse.ac.uk/library/
IT Services: http://www.lse.ac.uk/itservices/facilities/public_computer_areas.htm
LSE Health Centre: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/medicalCentre/
The Students’ Union: http://www.lsesu.com/
Sports Facilities: http://www.lsesu.com/pages/Services/Gym/
Accommodation: http://www.lse.ac.uk/accommodation/RES_intro.htm
Careers: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/careersService/Home.aspx
Events: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/LSEPublicLecturesAndEvents/
Exchange students have access to all the services offered by the LSE Careers Service during the term that they are here.
This includes careers information on the website, the online vacancy board, one-to-one careers advice, CV feedback, careers seminars and practice interviews.
You can access these services once you have formally registered at the LSE (usually in late September).
Students are encouraged to take advantage of the range of events organised by the Careers Service, including career fairs, workshops, company presentations and skills sessions and to apply for internships which are promoted by the School.
Most internships are posted on our online vacancy board which you can access via My Careers Service.
LSE Careers Service
Floor 3, Tower 3
London, WC2A 2AZ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7955 7135; Fax: +44 (0)20 7955 6846
Opening hours:
Mondays to Thursdays: 10am - 5pm; Fridays: 11am - 5pm
General queries: careers@lse.ac.uk.
Check out CEMS Internship Guide
