Department of Economics: Welcome To The
Department of Economics: Welcome To The
Department of
Economics
Essential Programme Information for all Students 11 Your Wellbeing and Health 22
BSc Programmes in the Department of Economics 11
Teaching Methods 11 Exams and Assessments 23
Third-Year Options in the BSc Economics 11
Assessment Criteria in the Department of Economics 11 Plagiarism 24
studenthub.lse.ac.uk/welcome
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Welcome to the
Department of Economics, 2019-20
Congratulations and a warm welcome to all new students joining the Department of Economics, as well as
a warm welcome back to all returning students. I hope the academic year ahead stimulates and challenges
you to develop in new ways and is rewarding both intellectually and socially.
It is also a fascinating time to be a student of economics. The LSE motto, rerum cognoscere causas –
to understand the causes of things – underpins our approach to the study of Economics. We live in an
era of major socioeconomic challenges, as well as opportunities, for which the study of economics is
highly relevant. I hope your studies here inspire you to think deeply and critically about these issues, while
equipping you with rigorous tools and techniques with which to do so.
My role is to work with staff and students to ensure the smooth running of our undergraduate programmes.
I will also teach many of you. Ideas and issues raised early are easier to act upon, so do get to know your
student representatives, or reach out to us directly. We want to hear from you.
Academic and pastoral support will be provided by our outstanding Undergraduate Tutors, each of which
looks after a year group, as well as by our highly experienced Departmental Tutor, Dr Judith Shapiro, who
also runs Sen Club. You will also be assigned an Academic Mentor with whom you can regularly discuss
your progress and seek advice.
Sarah Burton is our fantastic Undergraduate Programme Manager; she is supported by Fiona Smith, the
Programmes Assistant. You will receive e-mails from Sarah about all important matters, so please read her
emails carefully.
This Handbook is intended as a reference guide for all economics undergraduate students. It provides useful
information, including Departmental details, procedures and policies. It should be helpful in guiding you
through the initial weeks, but also for reference throughout your degree. Do read it carefully, and if you have
any questions it does not answer, please ask Sarah Burton.
Some final words of advice. First, your time at LSE Economics is precious - make the most of it by getting
involved personally. Second, expect to be stretched academically and relish the intellectual challenge this
poses – it is what makes an LSE economics degree rewarding and highly valuable.
I wish you the very best in your endeavours at LSE and look forward to meeting you all as the academic
year unfolds.
Dimitra Petropoulou
Undergraduate Programme Director
Please note that the contents of this handbook are subject to change; the most up to date version of the handbook can be found on the BSc Portal on
Moodle and the Departmental website: lse.ac.uk/economics/currentStudents/undergraduateStudents/home.aspx
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Welcome 2019 and Essential Information
for New Students
About the Department Departmental Office (Econ Hub)
The LSE Department of Economics is one of the largest Departments The Econ Hub (room 32LIF 1.01) is where class teacher pigeon
in the School and is also associated with a number of important holes are located. You may be asked to submit or collect class
research centres. The Department is one of the best in the world and assignments here. The office is open Monday – Friday 10am-5pm;
has a long-standing commitment to remaining at the cutting edge please ensure that you submit any work before 5pm, as the office
of developments in the field, while ensuring all mainstream areas of closes promptly. Staff in 1.01 can also be contacted via email at
economics are strongly represented in teaching and research. [email protected]. The study room for undergraduate Economics
students is located in room 1.29. This is where course packs (where
You will be taught by a broad range of academics in the Department available) are usually kept.
over the course of your degree. All teaching staff hold weekly term-
time office hours, which you are encouraged to attend. These are
a means of additional guidance and support to individual students
taking their course(s). Other members of the faculty can be contacted
by e-mail or through their assistants.
Details of all staff room numbers, email addresses and office hours
can be found via the following link: econ.lse.ac.uk/people/
@LSEEcon
LSEEconomics
LSE.Economics
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The Undergraduate Team in the Department of Economics
There is a dedicated team of staff specifically for undergraduate
students in the Department. These will be your main contacts. Their
details are below:
32L.1.02 32L.1.26
Email: [email protected] TBC
[email protected] Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
32L.1.26 32L.1.26
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
Judith Shapiro
Departmental Tutor and Senior
Lecturer in Practice
32L.1.32
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
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I chose this programme because it offered
a deep understanding of economics along
with a wide range of outside options and
many empirical activities such as research
and economic workshops. I have had the
chance to take part in many events with
the Vietnam Society and the Economics
Society. This has helped me to develop
transferable skills and build up a network of
friends and experts.
Dang Anh Duc Luong, Vung Tau, Vietnam | BSc Economics
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Welcome Events Specific to Undergraduates in the Department of Economics
Monday 23 September School welcome presentation for Presentation to introduce BSc Peacock Theatre
10-11.30am undergraduate students in the students to the School.
Department of Economics
Tuesday 24 September School registration for all new Registration on your programme Hong Kong Theatre (Clement
10am (BSc Econ A-M) BSc students in the Department of study House)
10.45am (BSc Econ N-Z) of Economics
Thursday 26 September Departmental meeting for 1st Welcome to the Department, NAB.LG.08
12.00pm – 1.00pm year BSc students led by Dr Petropoulou (New Academic Building)
Thursday 26 September Departmental buffet lunch for Informal lunch for new BSc Lower Ground floor of the NAB
1.00pm – 2.30pm 1st year BSc students students in the Department
Thursday 26 September Course choice advice meeting An advice session on choosing NAB.LG.08
2.30pm – 4.00pm for 1st year BSc students in an outside option (New Academic Building)
Economics
Thursday 26 September Photo of all new BSc students in TBC but hoped to be – The steps
A group photo outside the NAB
4.10pm the Department outside of the NAB
Important Note:
If you are unable to attend the Departmental meeting for new undergraduate students on the 26 September please see Sarah Burton, Undergraduate
Programme Manager. You must see your Academic Mentor at the appointed time (you will be provided with this information). You are required to
attend this meeting, but if you can’t you must make sure you contact your Mentor immediately and arrange to meet as soon as possible.
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Course Selection and Timetables
You may also wish to look at course content on Moodle and check
the teaching timetable to detect potential clashes.
You should make sure that you attend any departmental course
selection meetings and seek advice from your Academic Mentor or
Departmental Tutor before finalising your course selections.
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Can’t See Your Timetable? Timeframe for Meetings
If you can’t see a course on your timetable after the relevant The minimum number of meetings between Mentors and students
publication date there are five common reasons: is two per term. However, students are encouraged to see their
Mentors whenever they have a specific problem they wish to discuss.
• You have not registered/re-registered for this academic year
For first year students, the first meeting of the year should ideally
• You have not selected the course in LSE for You take place on the Thursday/Friday before the beginning of term (i.e.
Welcome Week), or during the first week of term (i.e. when teaching
• You have selected a course which creates a clash on starts). This meeting is important in introducing yourself to your
your timetable (undergraduate only)
mentor, and to discuss course choices.
• You have made changes within the last 48 hours This first meeting is usually in groups but later meetings are usually
(the timetable can take up to two days to regenerate)
one-to-one. All students may also attend their Mentor’s office hours
to raise specific issues as they emerge. Students may always make
• Your seminar has not yet been allocated by the relevant department
(postgraduate only) additional appointments to see their Mentor. Other questions may be
dealt with appropriately by email.
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Requesting Written References • Sometimes an application requires a reference from the
Programme Director. If so, the usual practice is for your Academic
If you are asking an academic (Academic Mentor, Tutor, class teacher, Mentor to produce a draft which the Programme Director will
or lecturer) to write a reference for you, you should be aware of the then sign.
following guidelines:
• Once someone agrees to be a referee, he or she has the obligation
• Please give referees at least three weeks’ notice before the to do the job on time. Inevitably, busy people writing scores of
reference is due. Senior members of staff in particular may well references sometimes forget so gentle reminders are worthwhile.
be asked to write scores of references every term. It is in your own
interest to give the referee enough time to do it justice. • By putting your CV on the CV builder on LSE for You, your referee
will be able to see your work experience and extra-curricular
• Never put down someone’s name as a referee without asking them activities, so enabling them to write a fuller reference for you.
in advance.
If an organisation just wishes to verify your registration details,
• Provide all the information needed to write the reference. Make sure rather than ask for a full academic reference, they should email
that you have filled out your part of any form you submit. [email protected] and include signed proof that you are happy for
the Registry to confirm your details to them.
• It is helpful if you include all the information your referee will need
in a single email, with a clear subject line. You might, for example,
wish to remind them of scholarships awarded or internships
undertaken.
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Essential Programme
Information for all Students
BSc Programmes in the Department class problem sets and discuss with the class teacher any problems
they may be facing. It is just as important that students submit any
of Economics work required on time so that they can receive appropriate feedback.
Marks attained from marked problem sets, mock exams or other
The three degree programmes within the Department involve required formative assessments will be recorded on LSE For You.
(core) courses together with optional courses that you should select
after discussion with your Academic Mentor.
All course changes should be made, via LSE For You, by the 14
October. Further details on selecting courses via LSE For You can be Third-Year Options in the
found here: info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/services/course-choice
BSc Economics
Consult the following links for programme regulations
Students may choose four papers from the Economics Selection List
(all available at: lse.ac.uk/resources/calendar/
or three papers from the Economics Selection List and one from a
programmeRegulations/undergraduate/2018/
defined list of closely-related subjects from other disciplines, which
BScEconometricsAndMathematicalEconomics.htm).
are set out under Paper 12.
BSc Economics including a list of courses approved for Paper 12
The BSc Economics is a “single honours degree”, and this means
(taken in year 3)
that the final year is intended to be advanced and specialised;
BSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics including a list of the Regulations are designed so that you take a portfolio of
approved courses from outside the Department for the third year subjects appropriate for training economists. For these reasons,
the Regulations require at least three papers from the Economics
BSc in Economics with Economic History Selection list. The same logic in the Regulations is the reason for the
explicit rule that students are not permitted to take both FM300 and
FM320 finance papers.
Core courses: Year 2: The degree is designed to be a progression. Therefore, students who
EC201 or EC202 choose in the second year to take as the outside option (Paper 8)
Year 1: one of the papers that is also listed on the third year selection lists
EC210
EC100 or EC102 cannot, in their third year, ask for the Paper 8 paper to be treated as if
EC220 or EC221
MA100 they had already taken a third year paper.
ST102
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Student Community within the
Department of Economics
Being an undergraduate student in the Department of Economics The SSLC also elects one representative to attend the School’s
at LSE isn’t all just about studying (although we recognise that this Undergraduate Students’ Consultative Forum. More information can
is a big part of why you’re here!). We aim to foster a real sense of be found at: lse.ac.uk/studentrepresentation
belonging to the Department, and for all students to feel supported
and able to build and maintain long-lasting friendships.
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Key Information
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Interruption Withdrawal
You can take a year-long break in your studies (which we call an Withdrawing means that you are leaving your programme
interruption) with approval from your academic department and permanently. Before withdrawing you may want to consider
the School. You are usually required to return at the start of either interruption so that you have some time to consider your options.
Michaelmas Term or Lent Term as appropriate. Summer Term For more information visit lse.ac.uk/withdrawal
interruptions are not possible. For more information visit
lse.ac.uk/interruptions
Please note that interruptions for study elsewhere (except for the rare
exception of students accepted for LSE’s partnerships with Sciences
Regulations
Po and Berkeley) or to undertake internships or work placements
You should familiarise yourself with the LSE regulations, policies
are highly exceptional and will be considered by the Undergraduate
and procedures that cover many aspects of student life.
Programme Director on a case by case basis.
Some of the regulations explain the organisation and conduct
of your academic study. These include information about the
structure of your programmes, assessment requirements, the basis
Programme Transfer on which your final degree is calculated and what to do if you face
exceptional circumstances.
You can request to transfer from your current programme to
another programme at the same level according to the School’s You can find links to the General Academic Regulations, Regulations
regulations. There are usually restrictions or conditions on for First Degrees; Regulations for Taught Master’s Degrees;
transferring programmes, and sometimes transfers are not possible. Plagiarism, Appeals Regulations; and the LSE Calendar at
All transfer requests are considered by, and require approval from, lse.ac.uk/calendar
both your current and new academic department and the School
You can find a full A-Z listing of all of LSE’s policies and procedures
before being authorised. For more information visit
online at lse.ac.uk/policies
lse.ac.uk/programmeTransfers
The Department of Economics does not permit transfers into the first
year from students in other departments. Transfers into the second
year will be conditional upon results from the student’s first year of
their current degree programme. For full details please visit:
info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/services/assets/documents/
programme-transfer-conditions-ug.pdf
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Student Services Centre
• Financial support
• Fees, Income and Credit Control Office Advice Team
• Graduate admissions The SSC has a dedicated Advice Team that can provide advice
on academic matters (particularly around non-progression,
• International student visa advice interruption, withdrawal, regulations and exams). If you are not
sure who to contact about a query or question then the Advice
These sessions run for an hour at various times during the week
Team will be happy to help. You can contact the advice team
so be sure to check when the next session is running. In most cases
at info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/student-services/advice-team
you will need to sign up to attend a session. For more information
or by phone on 020 7955 6167.
visit lse.ac.uk/ssc
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Student Representation
Student-Staff Liaison Committees Each SSLC also elects one representative to attend the relevant
Consultative Fora which are School-level forums. Here representatives
and Student Consultative Fora from around LSE will discuss matters that impact on students.
Student-Staff Liaison Committees (SSLCs) are one of the most More information, including access to minutes from SSLCs across
important bodies in the School. Their purpose is to create a forum the School can be found online: lse.ac.uk/current-students/creators-
for students to discuss their experiences, both in and outside of innovators-leaders/student-voice
the classroom, with LSE staff. SSLCs are a shared, collaborative
endeavour between Departments, the Students’ Union, central
School Services, and, most importantly, students themselves.
The role of an SSLC representative is central to ensuring that courses Student-Only Forums
and programmes at LSE work effectively. Training will be provided for
LSE’s Director, Minouche Shafik, holds Student-Only forums in
all SSLC representatives. These forums are a great way for students
Michaelmas and Lent terms. The forums are an opportunity for
to make their voice heard at LSE.
students from across the School to hear from the Director in person
and gives you the chance to ask questions and share ideas. Look
out for details of where and when forums will be happening on the
Student Hub.
Quality Assurance
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LSE Services to Support You with
Your Studies and in Your Career
LSE Library
LSE Library holds one of the most important social science
collections in the world and has all the material that you need for
your studies and research.
Most items are split into collections to help you find what you are
looking for:
LSE LIFE
LSE LIFE is the place to develop the skills you’ll need to reach your
goals at LSE, whether it concerns your academic work or other
personal or professional pursuits. LSE LIFE is here to help you find
your own ways to study and learn, think about where your studies
might lead you, and make the most of your time at LSE.
• A space to meet and work together with students from other Academic Support Librarians provide subject expertise and
courses and departments.
personalised support. They also host workshops to help you identify,
find, manage and evaluate the information needed for your studies
• Special events to take advantage of what LSE and London
and research. You can find out who your Academic Support Librarian
have to offer.
is at lse.ac.uk/academicSupportLibrarian. Subject Guides are useful
Find out more at lse.ac.uk/lselife, check out workshop materials online introductions to finding resources, read yours at lse.ac.uk/
and other resources on Moodle or just drop by – LSE LIFE is on the library/subjectGuides
ground floor of the Library.
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Language Centre LSE Volunteer Centre
Whether you are an international student looking for support with
your English, interested in taking a Language Centre course as part
of your undergraduate degree, or want to learn or improve a language
the Language Centre can help.
If English is not your first language, there are plenty of ways you can
improve and practise using the English language for your academic
work. English for Academic Writing courses are available for any
undergraduate or postgraduate student who does not have English as
a first language and would like a weekly English language class to help
with academic writing for coursework. This support is delivered with
lse.ac.uk/lselife
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
As part of the School’s commitment to equality of respect and If you experience or witness bullying or harassment, please visit
opportunity, and as set out in our Ethics Code, we are all responsible for lse.ac.uk/ReportIt to access information on how to report an
treating everyone at LSE with dignity and respect. This entails ensuring incident and reach support.
that no one is treated unfavourably because of their age, sex, disability,
gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil All members of the School are encouraged to complete the “Consent
partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, social or economic Matters” module to learn about how you might positively intervene as
background, or their role at the School. a bystander, and to signpost anyone who has experienced any form
of bullying or harassment to the support available on the Making a
In practice, this means that we are all expected to: Choice hub.
• Treat all members of the School community fairly and with respect For further advice or information, please visit
lse.ac.uk/EquityDiversityInclusion and follow the
• Act courageously and openly, with respect for the knowledge and EDI Office on Twitter @EDI_LSE
experience of others
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Your Wellbeing and Health
Student Wellbeing Service (SWS) As well as dispensing medicines, pharmacies can also offer advice on
common health problems. You do not need to make an appointment,
SWS brings together two key student facing services; the Disability just visit a pharmacy and ask to speak to the duty pharmacists. In an
and Wellbeing Service (DWS) and the Student Counselling Service emergency you should dial 999 to call an ambulance. You can also
(SCS). SWS also facilitates the Peer Supporter Scheme. SWS aims to visit your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department at your
provide you with a single integrated source of help and assistance. local hospital or visit an Urgent Care Centre.
SCS provides a professional, free and confidential service to help you There is a lot more information about Health Care, including details
with any problems that you may be experiencing. You can speak to about dentists and opticians, available at lse.ac.uk/studentHealth
them about academic stresses, as well as personal and emotional
difficulties. Visit lse.ac.uk/counselling to book an individual
appointment, read about drop-in appointments or find out about
groups and workshops. LSE Faith Centre
DWS are the first point of contact for students with disabilities, long term The Faith Centre is open to students of all faiths and none. It is
medical and mental health conditions, and Specific Learning Difficulties home to LSE’s diverse religious activities, acclaimed interfaith
such as dyslexia. DWS can help you to create an Inclusion Plan which programmes and a reflective space for all staff and students.
is a way of putting in place agreed “reasonable adjustments” to support
your studies. Visit lse.ac.uk/disability to find out more. The Faith Centre provides a space for student faith societies to meet
and worship. The Faith Centre produces a Religion and Belief Guide
Peer Supporters give you the opportunity to talk to fellow students each year which provides information and contact details for faith
about anything that is worrying you. Peer Supporters are trained groups, you can collect a copy from the Faith Centre reception on the
to offer confidential emotional support, help and reassurance. You second floor of the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre.
can find out more about the scheme and arrange a chat with a Peer
The Faith Centre hosts a range of wellbeing activities including
Supporter at lse.ac.uk/peerSupport
Mindfulness, Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Tai Chi. Class details can
be found online at lse.ac.uk/faithCentre. The Cave in the Faith
Centre is available to all LSE staff and students who need a quiet
place for reflection. This space cannot be booked but is open
Health Care in the UK throughout the week.
You are likely to need to access medical care while you are at LSE, The Faith Centre runs three acclaimed interfaith leadership
even if this is just for routine appointments. In the UK most health programmes which are your chance to explore, question and
care is provided through the National Health Service (NHS). challenge religious differences and provide a unique opportunity to
build relationships and challenge assumptions across faiths. Find out
You are typically eligible for free treatment on the NHS if more by visiting the “Programmes” page at lse.ac.uk/faithCentre
you fall into one of the following categories:
The Faith Centre Director and Chaplain to the LSE, Reverend Dr James
• You are a UK resident Walters, can be contacted on [email protected] for confidential
support regardless of religious affiliation. Contact details for our team
• You have a Tier 4 visa and have paid the immigration of Associate Chaplains can be found at lse.ac.uk/faithCentre
health surcharge
This list is not exhaustive and was correct at the time of print. The
UK Council for International Student Affairs maintains an up-to-date
listing on their website – ukcisa.org.uk
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Exams and Assessments
Candidate Numbers You are advised to contact your Year Tutor or Academic Mentor before
making important decisions pertaining to registration or deferral. If you
Your candidate number is a unique five digit number that ensures have any queries about this process during the exam period please
that your work is marked anonymously. It is different to your student contact the Programme Manager [email protected].
number and will change every year. Candidate numbers can be
accessed in early Michaelmas Term using LSE for You.
Extension Policy
Exam Timetables If you have difficulties in the lead up to an assessment deadline but
think you may be able to successfully submit if you had extra time, you
Course by course exam timetables will be available online at can seek an extension request. You must make this request before the
lse.ac.uk/exams. For January exams the timetable is usually available deadline has taken place and you will need permission from the Chair
towards the end of Michaelmas term, for summer exams it is usually of your Sub-Board of Examiners to do this. For more information visit
available in Lent Term and for students taking in-year resit and deferral lse.ac.uk/extensionpolicy
exams, it is usually available in late July. Closer to each exam season,
you will also be given access to a personal exam timetable with your
room and seat numbers in LSE for You.
Exceptional Circumstances
If you miss an assessment that you did not defer, or experience
Exam Procedures difficulties that you feel may have had an impact on your performance
on an assessment you did attempt, even where you were provided with
Anybody taking exams at LSE must read the Exam Procedures for
an extension, you should submit an Exceptional Circumstances Form
Candidates. It contains all the information that you need to know and
and corroborating evidence to the Student Services Centre. This will
is updated each year. The document is less than ten pages and covers
allow you to alert the Sub-Board of Examiners to the circumstances
topics ranging from candidate numbers to permitted materials to what
under which you completed the assessment or exams. For more
to do if things go wrong. You can download your copy at
information visit lse.ac.uk/exceptionalCircumstances
lse.ac.uk/exams
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Plagiarism
The work you submit for assessment must be your own and all You should also be aware that a piece of work may only
source material must be correctly referenced. Plagiarism is not be submitted for assessment once (either to LSE or elsewhere).
just submitting work with the intention to cheat. Plagiarism could Submitting the same piece of work twice (regardless of which
occur simply as a result of failing to correctly reference the sources institution you submit it to) will be regarded as the offence of “self-
you have used. If you are found to have committed an assessment plagiarism” and will also be treated in the same way as plagiarism.
offence (such as plagiarism or exam misconduct) you could be
expelled from the School. Examiners are vigilant for cases of plagiarism and the School uses
plagiarism detection software to identify plagiarised text. Work
Any quotation from the published or unpublished works of other containing (or that contains) plagiarism may be referred to the
persons, including other candidates, must be clearly identified as Regulations on Assessment Offences: Plagiarism which may result in
such. Quotes must be placed inside quotation marks and a full the application of severe penalties.
reference to sources must be provided in proper form. A series of short
quotations for several different sources, if not clearly identified as such, If you are unsure about the academic referencing conventions used
constitutes plagiarism just as much as a single unacknowledged long by the School you should seek guidance from your department,
quotation from a single source. All paraphrased material must also be Academic Mentor, LSE LIFE or the Library as soon as possible.
clearly and properly acknowledged.
The Regulations on Assessment Offences: Plagiarism can be found
Any written work you produce (for classes, seminars, exams, at lse.ac.uk/calendar
dissertations, essays and computer programmes) must solely be
your own. You must not employ a “ghost writer” to write parts or all
of the work, whether in draft or as a final version, on your behalf.
For further information and the School’s statement on Editorial Help
visit lse.ac.uk/calendar. Any breach of the Statement will be treated
in the same way as plagiarism.
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Results and Classification
Results Transcripts
Final results are released using LSE for You once the relevant School Continuing students can request intermediate transcripts at the
Board of Examiners has ratified them. Results are not released to Student Services Centre immediately after ratified results have been
students that have debts owing to the School. Provisional exam published. Final transcripts are made available electronically within a
results are also made available in LSE for You for students taking system called Digitary which allows them to be easily shared.
January exams and for students on 12 month Master’s programmes. For more information about final transcripts please visit
For more information on how and when results are released visit lse.ac.uk/transcripts
lse.ac.uk/results
Degree Certificate
Progression to the next year of study
Your degree certificate will be available for collection at Graduation
An LSE summary of the Regulations on progression to the next year is: or can be posted to you. For more information please visit
lse.ac.uk/degreecertificates
• BA/BSc first year students can progress to their next year of study
carrying one whole or two half-unit failed papers.
• BA/BSc second year students can progress to their final year once
they have passed examinations in courses to the value of at least
seven course units. Departmental Prizes
If a student were to fail two or more exams, and thus not be able The Department awards several monetary prizes for students who
to progress to their next year of study, they would be contacted by have performed exceptionally well in their examinations. The prizes
the Student Service Centre and told about their options: lse.ac.uk/ are awarded to both continuing students and finalists.
intranet/students/academicSupportServices/RTP/Options.aspx
Please consult the following link on the Departmental webpage
In preparing for examinations, students are reminded that for more details: lse.ac.uk/economics/internal/handbooks/
the objectives of examinations are to test and challenge their ughandbook/EconomicPrizes.pdf
knowledge and understanding, not simply to repeat class material.
Examinations in other papers may draw on concepts and techniques
taught in core courses and examiners attach importance to the
evidence of original thought.
Classification Schemes
Degrees are awarded according to the classification scheme
applicable to the year in which you started your programme. These
schemes are applied by the Boards of Examiners when they meet to
ratify your results. You can find the classification schemes at
lse.ac.uk/calendar
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Fees and Finance
LSE offers two options for payment of fees. You can either pay them FSO can also provide information about funds such as the Student
in full prior to registration or by payment plan. If you have not paid Support fund and the LSE Access fund. You can find out more about
your fees in full before you register you will be placed on a termly FSO and download application forms at lse.ac.uk/financialsupport
payment plan. You are expected to pay one third of your fees by:
FSO hold drop-in sessions in the Student Services Centre, can
• 28 October 2019 be contacted by phone on 020 7955 6609 or by email at
[email protected]
• 28 January 2020
• 28 April 2020
If you do not know your fees please visit lse.ac.uk/tableoffees Cheque Collection
To pay online or to find out about the different payment methods Some payments are made by cheque.
available, visit lse.ac.uk/feepayments
If you are asked to collect a cheque then you can collect it from the
Unfortunately, it is not possible for you to pay in person. Student Services Centre during normal opening hours (usually 11am to
4pm, Monday to Friday). You do not need to wait for a drop-in session.
The Fees Office also run drop-in sessions at the Student Services Centre
for students who wish to discuss fee related enquiries:
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Codes and Charters
Research Ethics
The Student Charter If you conduct research you should refer to the Research Ethics
Policy and procedures.
Our Student Charter, written by students and staff, sets out how
LSE’s mission and ethos are reflected in the education you can Search online for “LSE Research Ethics and Guidance” to find
expect to receive at the School, and in the diverse, equitable and resources on policy, procedure, informed consent, safety, training
inclusive community that we all contribute to and value. and support. You will also find the Code of Research Conduct and its
associated procedures.
The charter covers:
If you have any questions regarding research ethics or research
• Your education – what an LSE education is and how you conduct please email: [email protected]
can make the most of it
You can find out more about the Charter, and read the full version
online, just search “LSE Student Charter”.
The codes set out what you can expect from your department in
relation to your teaching and learning experience, including the roles
and responsibilities of Academic Mentors and Departmental Tutors;
the structure of teaching at LSE and examinations and assessments.
The codes also lay out your responsibilities and what LSE expects of
you. You can find the codes of practice at lse.ac.uk/calendar
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Systems and Online Resources
Use the LSE Student Hub app to view your timetable and upcoming
deadlines, find your way around campus and keep up to date with news Information Security
and events from your Department and the wider School. You can also
book appointments with academics or support services and create
Awareness Training
groups with friends and course mates to carry on the conversation LSE hosts an information security awareness course in Moodle. It
outside of class. will help teach you how to spot phishing emails, keep your devices
safe and know how to treat your personal data.
Download the Student Hub app on iOS or Android, or you
can access the web app at studenthub.lse.ac.uk You can access the course at moodle.lse.ac.uk/course, logging in
using your LSE username and password.
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Consistently demonstrates throughout the assessed work, and as appropriate for the nature
and level of the course:
i) a highly detailed and accurate understanding of appropriate theoretical frameworks,
empirical techniques, and empirical evidence, as relevant.
ii) excellent ability to identify and apply an appropriate solution methodology for theoretical
Good problems, or empirical technique for applied problems.
A >75 >70 Distinction
First
iii) outstanding ability to reason clearly, logically, precisely and parsimoniously using analytical
techniques, diagrammatic analysis, and verbal reasoning, as relevant.
iv) the ability to clearly and thoroughly critically discuss the limitations of theoretical
frameworks employed and/or related literature.
Overall, demonstrates outstanding knowledge and skills and evidence of extensive study.
Demonstrates the same knowledge and skills as for a good first across much of the assessed
work, but with very few minor errors, such as occasional
i) gaps in understanding or knowledge, or missing/incomplete steps in logical reasoning
iv) insufficient depth or scope of discussion, while remaining broadly correct and
demonstrating evidence of extensive study of the course material.
Overall, demonstrates outstanding knowledge and skills and evidence of extensive study, but
with some errors or omissions.
ii) the ability to identify and apply an appropriate solution methodology for theoretical
problems, or empirical technique for applied problems, but with certain gaps or errors.
iii) a sound ability to reason clearly and logically, but in places lacks precision or accuracy
B+ 2.1 60.69 when using analytical reasoning, includes errors or has omissions in the application or 60-69 Merit
explanation of diagrammatic analysis, and/or encompasses occasional incorrect, unclear
or irrelevant statements in verbal reasoning.
Falls slightly short of a 2.1/Merit, through a greater frequency of errors and omissions, and/or
disorganisation or a weakness in the ability to convey knowledge.
B 2.2/2.1 57-59 57-59 Pass
Overall, demonstrates largely good knowledge and skills, as well as study of the course
material, but may fail to communicate this knowledge accurately or persuasively.
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BSc Description MSc/MRes
ii) the ability to identify and apply an appropriate solution methodology for theoretical
problems, or empirical technique for applied problems, but with gaps and errors. May
demonstrate weakness in the latter parts of progressively challenging questions or struggle
B- 2.2 50-57 to apply techniques to slight variants of taught course material. 50-57 Pass
iii) a good ability to reason clearly and logically across several areas, but analytical reasoning
may be incomplete or lacking precision or accuracy; diagrams may be incomplete, or have
errors, while explanations may include incorrect, unclear or irrelevant statements.
iv) limited critical discussion of limitations of theoretical framework and/or related literature.
Overall, demonstrates good knowledge and skills in several areas, but may show partial or
superficial knowledge in others, a limited ability to apply methods to new settings, to reason
critically or to communicate knowledge effectively.
ii) limited ability to identify and apply an appropriate solution methodology for theoretical
problems, or empirical technique for applied problems; many gaps and errors; struggles to
apply suitable methods to questions drawn directly from the course material.
C Third 40-49 30-49 Fail
iii) weak reasoning skills across several areas, often lacking clarity, missing key steps or
including irrelevant arguments. Diagrams often incomplete, or with errors, and/or lacking
appropriate explanation.
D Fail 20-39 Demonstrates, as appropriate for the nature and level of the course: Bad Fail
i) very little understanding of appropriate theoretical frameworks, empirical techniques,
and empirical evidence, as relevant; large gaps and errors but makes some attempt at
addressing at least some questions.
ii) very limited ability to identify and apply an appropriate solution methodology for theoretical
problems, or empirical technique for applied problems.
Bad iii) very poor or no clear reasoning skills across most areas. Diagrams often incomplete, or
D- 0-20 0-29
Fail with errors, and/or lacking appropriate explanation.
Note that the above criteria largely relate to formatively assessed classwork or summative examinations, which form the majority of assessed
work on Economics programmes. Alternative forms of assessment, such as class participation or group work, which are used in certain courses,
may have different criteria of assessment, which will be clarified by the course leaders.
We would also draw the attention of undergraduate students to the ‘threshold’ and ‘typical’ standards described in the QAA subject benchmark
statements for economics. qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject-benchmark-statements/sbs-economics-15.pdf
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Annex B
Alumni Association
The international LSE alumni community comprises more than
142,000 people in over 200 countries. The Alumni Relations team
works to keep the LSE alumni community engaged with each other
and with the School at every stage, from student to new graduate to
post-retirement, providing a programme of communications, events,
services, volunteering and opportunities to connect. As a current
student, there are many opportunities for you to get involved with the
alumni network:
• Register for LSE Alumni Online- The alumni website and networking
community features news from campus, our world leading
academics and alumni all over the world, and provides access to
the alumni programme offered by the School. To use this service,
please register for a student Alumni Online account with your
Student ID number.
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The LSE Academic Code
The LSE Academic Code, developed in partnership with LSE Students’ 3. A ll students will have an Academic Mentor to advise on academic
Union, sets out what we do to deliver a consistent student experience matters. Academic Mentors should have the necessary expertise
across our School and clarifies what you (as a student) can expect and guidance to undertake the role. Ideally, students will keep the
from your LSE education. same mentor throughout their time at LSE.
The Academic Code helps us deliver on our commitments to 4. S tudents will be invited to meet their Academic Mentor at least
enhance experiences at LSE in partnership with students. Your input twice during each of the Michaelmas and Lent terms. These
is essential to measure success, and the Students’ Union has worked meetings may take the form of 1-2-1 sessions or small group
with us to redesign student representation at our School, so that you gatherings, so that mentees can meet one another and discuss
have a stronger voice at LSE than ever before. issues of mutual interest.
The Academic Code should be read in conjunction with the 5. In addition to academic guidance provided by the Academic Mentor,
LSE-LSESU Student Charter. students will have access to personal advice, for example with
respect to mental health and wellbeing. Students will be clearly
1. A ll full-time undergraduate and taught postgraduate students informed about who to go to for what kinds of advice and this will
taking a taught course will receive a minimum of two hours be available through various mechanisms, such as Disability and
taught contact time per week when the course is running in the Wellbeing Services, Student Services, and Departments.
Michaelmas and/or Lent terms, or a minimum of four hours
taught contact time per week for a full-unit taught course running 6. Staff teaching on LSE programmes will be available to students
entirely in Michaelmas or in Lent term. through a minimum of 35 office hours (for full-time teaching staff)
during term time. Normally, the expectation is to meet face-to-
2. Students will have the opportunity to receive feedback on face, but contact may take other forms that are mutually agreed
formative and summative work, as set out below. Feedback between the teacher and students.
on assessment due in Summer Term is not required for non-
continuing students except for dissertations or capstone projects. 7. D
epartments will hold at least one Student-Staff Liaison
There may be exceptional circumstances where the below time Committee and one Departmental Teaching Committee meeting
frames are not possible and, if this is the case, the reasons for during each of the Michaelmas and Lent terms, following the
extending the time period will be clearly explained to students as guidelines for each type of meeting that we have agreed in
early as possible. partnership with the Students’ Union.
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