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Transcript of MSc Applicable Mathematics Handbook 2014/15
Welcome! On behalf of the entire Department, we would like to welcome you to the MSc
in Applicable Mathematics, and to the Department of Mathematics at the LSE. We hope
you have a fruitful time while studying for your MSc at the LSE.
We encourage you to read this Handbook during your first few days at the LSE: you will
find the information useful. Where appropriate, we also give pointers to other useful
resources. Please look at them as well.
For your convenience, we have shortened long URLs using http://tiny.cc. These case-
sensitive links will redirect you to a page on the LSE website unless otherwise indicated.
We have also removed the www prefix in shorter LSE URLs.
A copy is available on the Maths MSc Degrees course page on Moodle (tiny.cc/moodlemsc).
You can also read it online without downloading a PDF: tiny.cc/amhandbook.
In addition to your Academic Adviser and teachers, the following three people are your
most important course-related contacts:
Aameer Patel: MSc Administrator (COL 4.01, [email protected])
Deals with the non-academic aspects of the degree, and should normally be your
first point of contact for such matters.
N.B. From January 2015, contact Rebecca Batey ([email protected])
Jozef Skokan: MSc Programme Director (COL 3.04, [email protected])
In overall charge of the academic aspects of this specific MSc degree.
Jan van den Heuvel: Head of Department (COL 3.07, [email protected])
Responsible for all academic activities, students, staff, and programmes offered by
the Department.
Important dates ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Term .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Closures ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Shared Electronic Calendar .................................................................................................................................... 4
Subscription guide ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Reference access ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Departmental details ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Academic staff and research interests ........................................................................................................................... 5
Administrative staff ................................................................................................................................................................7
Information on studying and support ....................................................................................................................7
Academic Adviser ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Programme Director ..............................................................................................................................................................7
Lectures, seminars, and classes ........................................................................................................................................7
Study material ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Attendance ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Learning development ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
English support ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Libraries and study facilities ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Interruption, deferral, and withdrawal ............................................................................................................................. 9
Staff-Student Liaison Committee (SSLC) ........................................................................................................................ 9
Social media and networking ................................................................................................................................ 10
Facebook Group (facebook.com/groups/applicablemathematics2014) .............................................................. 10
LinkedIn Group (tiny.cc/mathslinkedin) .......................................................................................................................... 10
Degree Regulations ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Timetable outline .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Choosing your courses........................................................................................................................................... 13
Assessment .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Examination Timetable and Examination Candidate Number ................................................................................ 14
Codes of Good Practice ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
General School and programme regulations ............................................................................................................... 14
Assessed coursework ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Assessment criteria: Examinations ................................................................................................................................. 15
Assessment criteria: Coursework .................................................................................................................................... 16
MA498: Dissertation in Mathematics ............................................................................................................................. 16
Plagiarism ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Citations .................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Penalties for late submission of coursework ............................................................................................................... 19
Essential LSE websites .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Email (tiny.cc/lsee) ..............................................................................................................................................................20
Departmental website (lse.ac.uk/maths) ......................................................................................................................20
LSE for You (lfy.lse.ac.uk) ..................................................................................................................................................20
Moodle (moodle.lse.ac.uk) ...............................................................................................................................................20
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LSE Calendar (lse.ac.uk/calendar) ..................................................................................................................................20
Timetables (tiny.cc/lsetimetables) ................................................................................................................................... 21
Classification schemes ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Important LSE services and other information ................................................................................................. 22
Student Services Centre (lse.ac.uk/ssc) ....................................................................................................................... 22
International Student Immigration Service (lse.ac.uk/isis) ....................................................................................... 22
Fees (lse.ac.uk/feesoffice) ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Financial Support Office (lse.ac.uk/financialsupport) ................................................................................................ 23
Certificate of Registration (lse.ac.uk/certificateofregistration) ............................................................................... 23
Results (lse.ac.uk/results) .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Transcripts (lse.ac.uk/transcripts) ................................................................................................................................... 23
Presentation ceremonies (lse.ac.uk/ceremonies) ...................................................................................................... 24
Degree certificates (lse.ac.uk/degreecertificates) ..................................................................................................... 24
Alumni Association ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
LSE Language Centre (lse.ac.uk/languages) ............................................................................................................... 24
LSE Careers (lse.ac.uk/careers) ...................................................................................................................................... 24
LSE Library (lse.ac.uk/library) ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Computers and IT (lse.ac.uk/imt) .................................................................................................................................... 25
IT Support .............................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Students' Union (lsesu.com) ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Medical care ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Dental care ........................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Deans of the School ........................................................................................................................................................... 27
Advisers to students .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Disability and wellbeing (tiny.cc/lsedws) ...................................................................................................................... 27
LSE Student Counselling (lse.ac.uk/counselling) ....................................................................................................... 28
Peer Support Scheme (tiny.cc/peersupport) ............................................................................................................... 28
Faith Centre and Chaplaincy (lse.ac.uk/faithcentre) ................................................................................................. 28
Equality and diversity at LSE (lse.ac.uk/equalityanddiversity) ................................................................................ 28
Sustainability (lse.ac.uk/sustainableLSE) ...................................................................................................................... 29
Quality assurance ............................................................................................................................................................... 29
Student teaching surveys ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Business continuity management .................................................................................................................................. 30
Appendices .............................................................................................................................................................. 31
Appendix 1: Your Programme of Study .......................................................................................................................... 31
Appendix 2: Code of Good Practice for Taught Master’s Programmes ............................................................... 31
Appendix 3: Regulations for Taught Master’s Degrees ............................................................................................ 31
Finding your way around ...................................................................................................................................... 32
Notable places ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
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Important dates
Term
Closures
Christmas and New Year’s Closure Wednesday 24 December 2014 – Friday 2 January 2015
Easter Closure Thursday 2 April – Wednesday 8 April 2015
May Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 2015
Spring Bank Holiday Monday 25 May 2015
Summer Bank Holiday Monday 31 August 2015
All dates are inclusive. Some facilities, particularly the Library, may open on some of these dates. The
relevant service will issue updates throughout the year.
School Registration 1130–1230 on 30 September, in the Hong Kong Theatre
School Orientation 1500–1630 on 30 September, in the Peacock Theatre
Departmental Orientation 1545–1700 on 1 October, in 32L LG.03
Departmental Welcome Reception 1700–1930 on 1 October, in The Bean Counter
Pre-sessional Java Course 1100–1300 on 1–3 October, in STC S.08
Michaelmas Term Thursday 2 October 2014 (teaching begins Monday 6 October 2014)
– Friday 12 December 2014
Lent Term Monday 12 January 2015 – Friday 20 March 2015
Summer Term Monday 27 January 2014 – Friday 3 July 2015
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Shared Electronic Calendar
Starting this year, important dates and events will be added to a shared calendar for all MSc Applicable
Mathematics students. It will include things like registration, events, dissertation deadlines, and more.
Assuming it is set up correctly, the calendar should automatically update on your end when we add
something. We strongly recommend subscribing to it, using the instructions below.
Do not rely solely on this calendar for important dates, such as deadlines and exams: it may be
superseded by newer information at the last minute, and devices do not always synchronize perfectly.
If you have any problems setting it up, contact Aameer, preferably in person with your device.
Subscription guide A richer version of this guide can be found on Moodle: tiny.cc/calendarguideam
Subscription URL: https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/krip1dl9d22qgmrapipehgpooo%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
Tip: You can visit tiny.cc/amurl for a page containing just this URL, so you can easily copy and paste it.
Google Calendar (Automatic) Visit the web version of the calendar at tiny.cc/amcalendar and click the +Google Calendar button on the
bottom right.
Google Calendar (Manual) On the Calendar screen, click the dropdown arrow next to Other calendars and click Add by URL.
Enter the Subscription URL in the URL: field and click Add Calendar.
You will now see a calendar called MSc Applicable Mathematics 2014/15 listed under Other calendars.
You can toggle visibility by clicking the calendar’s name.
You can change the colour by clicking the dropdown arrow next to the calendar’s name.
LSE OWA (Outlook 365) On the Calendar screen, right-click MY CALENDARS and click open calendar from the subsequent menu.
Enter the Subscription URL in the Internet calendar field, and then click open.
You will now see a calendar called MSc Applicable Mathematics 2014/15 listed under MY CALENDARS.
You can toggle visibility by clicking the calendar’s name.
You can also choose a colour.
Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail/Windows Live Mail) On the Calendar screen, click Import at the top.
On the subsequent screen, click Subscribe on the left.
On the next screen, enter the Subscription URL in the Calendar URL field, and enter “MSc Applicable
Mathematics 2014/15” in the Calendar name field.
You can also choose a colour and charm.
The Shared Calendar will now be visible.
iCloud (formerly MobileMe) In Calendar, click File and then New Calendar Subscription.
Enter the Subscription URL and click Subscribe.
Enter “MSc Applicable Mathematics 2014/15” in the Name field.
If applicable, it is best to add the calendar to your iCloud account.
Choose an appropriate update frequency from Auto-refresh menu.
The Shared Calendar will now be visible.
Reference access The following page will take you to a web version of the calendar that does not require
login: tiny.cc/amcalendar.
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Departmental details
The Department is based in Columbia House. The entrance is on the Aldwych, next to the LSE Garrick.
If you are reading electronically, clicking the names below will take you to the relevant staff page, where
you can find publications and other information.
To telephone from outside the LSE, dial 020 7955 followed by the extension number (except those
marked with *, which should be prefixed with 020 7852; those with **, which should be prefixed with 020
7107; those with ***, which should be prefixed with 020 3486).
Staff office hours Members of academic staff have regular office hours during term time. They are available to be seen in
their offices at these times. Staff will advise you on their arrangements in the first lecture, seminar, or class.
In general, office hours are normally posted on their office doors and online (tiny.cc/lsemathsofficehours). For
some staff, especially in other departments, you may need to book an appointment on LSE for You.
Academic staff and research interests
Dr Peter Allen (COL 4.05, 6289, [email protected]) Extremal combinatorics, particularly graphs and uniform hypergraphs, asymptotic enumeration, Ramsey
theory, random discrete structures.
Prof Martin Anthony (COL 3.13, 7623, [email protected]) Mathematical aspects of machine learning, particularly probabilistic modelling of learning and discrete
mathematical problems in the theory of learning, data mining and artificial neural networks, Boolean
function classes and their representations.
Dr Tugkan Batu (COL 4.04, 6540, [email protected]) Algorithms and theory of computation, particularly, randomised computation, (sublinear) algorithms on
massive data sets, property testing, statistical testing, and streaming algorithms.
Prof Norman Biggs (COL 3.08, 7640, [email protected]) Algebraic graph theory, the frequency assignment problem, and graph-theoretical models in finance.
Dr Julia Böttcher (COL 4.03, 7492, [email protected]) Extremal combinatorics, random discrete structures, Ramsey theory, algorithmical and structural graph
theory, graph colouring.
Prof Graham Brightwell (COL 3.03, 7624, [email protected]) Combinatorics in general, especially finite partially ordered sets, probabilistic methods, and algorithmic
aspects.
Dr Christoph Czichowsky (COL 3.11, 2954***, [email protected]) Financial mathematics, stochastic analysis, stochastic optimal control; portfolio optimization, mathematical
structure of financial markets and optimal investment strategies, markets with transaction costs, market
frictions, mean-variance hedging.
Dr Albina Danilova (COL 4.09, 7371, [email protected]) Stochastic calculus and financial mathematics, in particular: filtering, enlargement of filtrations and
stochastic control and optimisation; derivatives pricing and hedging in incomplete markets and/or under
asymmetric information, utility maximization and equilibrium.
Dr Paul Duetting (COL 2.05C, 7325, [email protected]) Problems at the interface of mathematics, computer science and economics, particularly algorithmic
mechanism design and auction theory, game theory.
Dr Pavel Gapeev (COL 4.10, 6120, [email protected]) Stochastic calculus, optimal stopping and free-boundary problems, pricing of American options, sequential
testing and disorder detection problems, interest rate and credit risk models, illiquidity markets, stochastic
impulse control and optimisation, Gaussian processes.
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Prof Olivier Gossner (COL 2.05D, 3755*, [email protected]) Game theory, economics of information, bounded rationality and complexity.
Prof Jan van den Heuvel (COL 3.07, 7625, [email protected]) Graph and matroid theory, applications and algorithmic aspects of graph theory, mathematical aspects of
frequency assignment problems.
Dr Eleni Katirtzoglou (COL 2.05C, 7325, [email protected]) Mathematics for economics, the impact of Orlic and Musielak-Orlicz spaces in financial mathematics,
Banach spaces.
Dr Ioannis Kouletsis (COL 4.14, 7969, [email protected]) General relativity, quantum gravity, financial mathematics.
Dr Andy Lewis-Pye (COL 3.12, 2955***, [email protected]) Logic, computability, algorithms, randomness, game theory, agent-based models, networks.
Dr Arne Lokka (COL 4.08, 6279, [email protected]) Probability and financial mathematics, with special emphasis on hedging and pricing of derivatives, utility
maximization, and market equilibrium, real investment decisions under uncertainty.
Prof Adam Ostaszewski (COL 4.06, 7656, [email protected]) Mathematical finance, in particular real options and accounting theory (including corporate disclosure
policy), bargaining theory.
Dr Ron Peretz (COL 3.06, 7620, [email protected]) Repeated games with bounded complexity, information theoretic techniques in game theory, search
games.
Dr Amol Sasane (COL 2.05B, 6106, [email protected]) Mathematical control theory, operator theory, complex analysis.
Dr Robert Simon (COL 4.07, 6753, [email protected]) Game theory (stochastic games, games of incomplete information), shellability (simplicial complexes),
matroids.
Dr Jozef Skokan (COL 3.04, 7008, [email protected]) Extremal set theory, probabilistic combinatorics, quasi-random structures, discrete geometry, graph
theory, topics in theoretical computer science, combinatorial games, and mathematical modelling of
natural phenomena.
Prof Gregory Sorkin (NAB 3.19, 1228, [email protected]) Combinatorial and discrete geometry, axiomatic geometry, finite geometries, geometry of finite-
dimensional Normed Spaces, geometric shortest networks such as Steiner Minimal Trees and the Fermat-
Torricelli Problem, extremal combinatorics.
Dr Konrad Swanepoel (COL 3.09, 5095, [email protected]) Discrete and combinatorial geometry, geometry of (mostly finite-dimensional) Banach spaces, extremal
combinatorics.
Dr Luitgard Veraart (COL 4.11, 5062**, [email protected]) Financial mathematics, particularly optimal investment problems, stochastic volatility models, pricing of
derivatives, risk management in financial markets.
Prof Bernhard von Stengel (COL 4.12, 6438, [email protected]) Game theory (efficient computation of equilibria, theory of online algorithms), extensive form games,
correlated equilibria, pivoting algorithms in linear programming and complementarity, polytope theory.
Prof Mihail Zervos (COL 4.02, 3751*, [email protected]) Stochastic analysis, stochastic control and optimisation, optimal stopping problems, valuation of
investment decisions and investments in real assets, options of American type, derivative pricing in
incomplete markets, weather derivatives.
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Administrative staff
Aameer Patel (COL 4.01, 7925, [email protected]) MSc Administrator
Rebecca Lumb (COL 3.14, 7494, [email protected]) Research Administrator
Jackie Everid (COL 4.01, 7732, [email protected]) Undergraduate Co-ordinator
David Scott (COL 3.10, 6373, [email protected]) Departmental Manager
Information on studying and support
Academic Adviser Each student is assigned one of the academic members of the Department as an Academic Adviser. You
can consult your Adviser if you have any difficulties with your studies. They can also be a first contact in
case of personal problems. All Advisers have regular office hours (tiny.cc/lsemathsofficehours).
During Orientation, you must see your Adviser to discuss your choice of courses. After this initial meeting,
you should arrange to see your Adviser at least once in each term.
Your Adviser is likely to be one of the people who will write reference letters for you in the future, so it is
important that they get to know you well. Furthermore, your Adviser is your first point of contact with the
School should anything go wrong. Please let your Adviser know about any changes in your situation. In
particular, let them know if you miss teaching for any long period because of illness, family circumstances,
or anything else.
Academic Advisers will treat information with the appropriate level of confidentiality. However, sometimes
it may be necessary for your Adviser to discuss your situation with, for example, the Programme Director,
or some of your lecturers. If you are worried about how the information will be used or who has access to
it, discuss this with your Adviser.
Note that your Academic Adviser is not responsible for assisting you with administrative problems. If there
is something wrong with your registration, timetable, etc., you should contact the Student Services Centre
(page 22) or the MSc Administrator.
Programme Director The Programme Director for the MSc in Applicable Mathematics for this year is Dr Jozef Skokan. He is in
overall charge of the tutorial system, and is also responsible for monitoring the progress of students. He
has to approve course choices, as well as any special arrangement requests. In most cases you should
consult your Academic Adviser before seeing the Programme Director.
If you have difficulties communicating with your Academic Adviser, you can contact the Programme
Director to discuss the situation further. In exceptional circumstances, where you feel the Programme
Director is unable to help, you are welcome to consult the Head of Department, or even the Dean of
Graduate Studies (see page 27).
Lectures, seminars, and classes Courses in Mathematics (those taught by the Department of Mathematics) are taught by means of lectures
and seminars/classes. For each course, there are usually two lectures per week during the two main
teaching terms (most half-unit courses run for one term, or ten weeks, of teaching). For each course, you
will also be assigned to a class or seminar meeting once a week and presided over by a class teacher.
This teacher will often, but not always, be the same person as the lecturer for the course. Classes normally
start in week 2 of the term. Timetables can be viewed on the LSE website (tiny.cc/lsetimetables), and on LSE for
You once you have chosen your courses. Teaching arrangements on courses run by other departments
may vary.
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Study material Each course will have its own requirements in terms of the study materials students need (books, notes,
etc.). Most mathematics courses make extensive use of notes written by the lecturer(s). These may be
handed out in the lectures, and they are usually available on the corresponding Moodle page.
You can find reading lists in the Calendar entry for each course, but in general you should wait until the
first lecture of a course before buying any books or other study material for that course. Books should be
available in the LSE Library, but on some courses, where a certain book is used extensively, it can be more
convenient to buy a copy. On campus, the two options are Waterstones (on Clare Market) and Alpha
Books (mezzanine floor of the Quad, in the basement of the East Building). Your online options are much
wider, and Amazon is usually the best place to start.
Attendance In accordance with School regulations, attendance at classes/seminars is mandatory and registers will be
taken. Visa holders should note that the School is required to report non-attendance to UK Visas and
Immigration.
Learning development From within the Department, Professor Martin Anthony has put together a short guide for studying
mathematics and statistics: tiny.cc/studyingmaths.
The LSE Teaching and Learning Centre provides a range of events, resources and services that will
complement your academic study and help you to make the most of your time here.
MSc Dissertation Week (lse.ac.uk/tlc/dissertation) There are five days of events at the end of the Summer Term designed to help you plan, write and make
the most of your dissertation.
LSE Study Toolkit (lse.ac.uk/studytoolkit) A new web resource, LSE Study Toolkit is designed to help you tackle LSE-style study with confidence.
Four areas identified by current students as vital to success at LSE: justifying your arguments, studying
independently, communicating your ideas, and honing your quantitative skills. They are addressed with
short films and expert guidance that provide the tools necessary for effective and rewarding study.
Learning development events (lse.ac.uk/tlc/development) There is a year round series of workshops and lectures on topics such as effective reading strategies,
exam preparation, and participating in classes and seminars. You can just turn up, but booking guarantees
you a place.
One-to-one advice (lse.ac.uk/tlc/taughtstudents) Study advisers are available to offer free advice on aspects of both quantitative and qualitative subjects.
LSE also hosts two Royal Literary Fund Fellows who can advise on writing style and structure.
English support The LSE Language Centre offers free courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for current students,
tailored to specific subjects. The relevant course codes for mathematics students are LN963 (speaking)
and LN993 (writing). To sign up, you should attend an information session, listed at tiny.cc/mathseap. If you are
unable to attend any of the information sessions, contact the teacher, Christopher Sciberras, for
instructions ([email protected]).
Libraries and study facilities Most parts of campus are covered by the School’s Eduroam wifi coverage. This includes lecture theatres
and most classrooms. Log in using your LSE email address as username, along with your LSE password.
LSE Library The Library contains a large number of computers, desks, books, and other resources. It is open 24 hours
in Lent and Summer Terms. See page 25 for more information.
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Computer rooms The School also has many computer rooms and facilities (see page 26 for a list). They can be especially
useful if your next lecture or class is nearby, or when the Library is busy.
Department of Mathematics Postgraduate Study Room (COL 2.05E) The Department of Mathematics has a study room that is available to you. You will need your ID card for
access to the building and to the room.
Shaw Library The Shaw Library (0900–1000 weekdays, 1000–1800 weekends) is also open to students. It can be a
good choice for reading, because it is quiet and contains comfortable armchairs. Note that it does not
contain desks, and is regularly used for events (usually at lunchtime and in the evening).
Senate House Library (senatehouselibrary.ac.uk) Located just up the road on Malet Street, membership of the central library of the University of London is
free for LSE students. It has a decent mathematics section, along with other less relevant collections that
you will not find in the LSE Library. It also contains respectable number of desks, as well as a café. Again,
this might be a good option when you expect the LSE Library to be particularly busy, or if you are nearby.
You will need your LSE ID on your first visit, and you can pre-register online: senatehouselibrary.ac.uk/membership.
Other libraries The libraries of other University of London institutions, such as UCL and King’s College, are open to LSE
students. They are yet another option for when the LSE Library is busy, or if they are conveniently located.
Interruption, deferral, and withdrawal If you experience any difficulties during your time at LSE, you should make sure that you keep in regular
contact with your Academic Adviser. They will be able refer you to appropriate services within the School
so that you receive the support to enable you to continue studying successfully.
However, if this isn’t the case, you may wish to consider the following options:
Interruption: with approval from your department you can interrupt your programme by taking a break in
your studies, normally from the end of one term and for one calendar year.
Deferral: if you complete the teaching year but have difficulties during the exams then in exceptional
circumstances you can apply to defer examinations to the following year.
Withdrawal: withdrawing means that you are leaving the programme permanently. Before withdrawing,
you may want to consider interruption so that you have some time to consider your options.
For more information, see lse.ac.uk/registrationchanges.
Staff-Student Liaison Committee (SSLC) At the start of the year, you will be asked if you would like to represent your programme on the SSLC.
These important committees provide a forum for feedback from students on their programme and for
discussion of issues which affect the student community as a whole. The role of an SSLC representative is
therefore central to ensuring that courses and programmes in the School work efficiently. Elected
representatives will be trained.
The SSLC also elects one representative to attend the relevant School-level Students' Consultative Forum.
More information on the consultative fora can be found online: lse.ac.uk/studentrepresentation.
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Social media and networking
We will be posting job opportunities that have been shared with us by employers and recruiters in these
groups, so we recommend joining at least one.
Facebook Group (facebook.com/groups/applicablemathematics2014) There is a closed Facebook group that you can use to discuss whatever you wish. Please note that we will
need to recognise your name in English to accept requests to join from within Facebook.
If you do not have access to Facebook, you can email [email protected] and your
message will appear as a post. In such cases, it might be useful to include an email address for replies in
the body of the message.
LinkedIn Group (tiny.cc/mathslinkedin) A closed group for current and previous students of the Department’s MSc programmes is active on
LinkedIn. It is for networking and you may find or post vacancies in the group’s pages.
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Degree Regulations
Full year programme.
You must take papers (courses) to the value of 4.0 units. The unit value of courses is in brackets.
Paper 1 – one course to the value of 0.5 units from:
• MA407: Algorithms and Computation (0.5)
• MA421: Advanced Algorithms (0.5)
Papers 2/3/4 – courses to the value of 1.5 units from:
• MA402: Game Theory I* (0.5)
• MA408: Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory (0.5)
• MA409: Continuous-Time Optimisation (0.5)
• MA410: Information, Communication and Cryptography (0.5)
• MA411: Probability and Measure (0.5)
• MA412: Functional Analysis and its Applications (0.5)
• MA413: Games of Incomplete Information (0.5)
• MA414: Stochastic Analysis (0.5)
• MA418: Preferences, Optimal Portfolio Choice, and Equilibrium (0.5)
• MA420: Quantifying Risk Modelling and Alternative Markets (0.5)
• MA421: Advanced Algorithms [only if not taken under Paper 1] (0.5)
Papers 5/6 – courses to the value of 1.0 units from:
• EC484: Econometric Analysis (1.0)
• EC487: Advanced Microeconomics (1.0)
• FM402: Financial Risk Analysis (0.5)
• FM441: Derivatives (0.5)
• FM442: Quantitative Methods for Finance and Risk Analysis** (0.5)
• FM492: Principles of Finance*** (1.0)
• GV4A3: Social Choice Theory and Democracy (0.5)
• OR401: Techniques of Operational Research (0.5)
• OR406: Mathematical Programming: Theory and Algorithms (0.5)
• OR408: Combinatorial Optimization (0.5)
• OR414: Advanced Topics in Operational Research – Data Mining (0.5)
• OR426: Modelling in Applied Statistics and Simulation (0.5)
• OR428: Model Building in Mathematical Programming (0.5)
• OR437: Solving Unsolvable Problems: NP-completeness and how to cope with it (0.5)
• ST409: Stochastic Processes (0.5)
• ST418: Non-Linear Dynamics and the Analysis of Real Time Series (0.5)
• ST422: Time Series (0.5)
• Another half-unit from the list of units for papers 2/3/4 above, or any other paper with the
approval of the Programme Director and the teacher responsible for the course (0.5)
Paper 7:
• MA498 Dissertation in Mathematics (1.0)
Notes:
* This option will not be available to those who have already studied MA300 and MA301 or who have studied
this subject as part of an undergraduate degree.
** Students taking this course can apply for a place on FM457 MATLAB for MSc Students, a non-assessed
computer course.
*** Students must seek permission from the Department of Finance to take this course. They will be required to
complete an online form about their background in mathematics, statistics, and economics. The forms will be
reviewed and approved or rejected, or a student may be asked to provide more information.
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Timetable outline
The table below indicates which terms relevant courses will fall under during the 2014/15 academic year.
You will notice that most courses only take place in a single term, with a few exceptions.
Provisional timetables can be found online: tiny.cc/lsetimetables. They currently cover only lectures—class
timetables will not be available until week 1 of Michaelmas Term.
Michaelmas Term Lent Term
Compulsory courses
MA498: Dissertation in Mathematics [also Summer Term and beyond]
MA407: Algorithms and Computation OR MA421: Advanced Algorithms
Options
MA402: Game Theory I
MA408: Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory
MA409: Continuous-Time Optimisation
MA410: Information, Communication and Cryptography
MA411: Probability and Measure
MA412: Functional Analysis and its Applications
MA413: Games of Incomplete Information
MA414: Stochastic Analysis
MA418: Preferences, Optimal Portfolio Choice, and Equilibrium
MA420: Quantifying Risk and Modelling Alternative Markets
MA421: Advanced Algorithms
EC484: Econometric Analysis
EC487: Advanced Microeconomics
FM402 Financial Risk Analysis
FM441: Derivatives
FM442: Quantitative Methods for Finance and Risk Analysis
FM492: Principles of Finance
GV4A3: Social Choice Theory and Democracy
OR401: Techniques of Operational Research
OR406: Mathematical Programming: Theory and Algorithms
OR408: Combinatorial Optimisation
OR414: Data Mining
OR426: Modelling in Applied Statistics and Simulation
OR428: Model Building in Mathematical Programming
OR437: Solving Unsolvable Problems: NP-completeness
ST409: Stochastic Processes
ST418: Nonlinear Dynamics and Analysis of Real Time Series
ST422: Time Series
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Choosing your courses
The deadline for making course choices is 1200 on Monday 20 October 2014.
Official course guides for all of these courses can be found in the LSE Calendar: tiny.cc/lsecourseguides.
Departments also publish course information on their websites, and on Moodle. If you want to get a better
idea about a particular course, or about whether it really matches your interests, you can contact the
teacher responsible for the particular course. That may mean spending some extra time when selecting
your courses, but this is usually worthwhile. Most lecturers will use the first lecture of their course to give
an introduction and a general overview.
The Department of Finance will be holding an Orientation meeting for their optional courses at 1400 on
Wednesday 1 October 2014 in the Sheikh Zayed Theatre. Course leaders will present FM optional courses.
Once you have decided what courses to take, you should enter your selection on LSE for You. Your
selection will need the approval of your Academic Adviser. If you want to choose a course outside those
listed in the regulations for your degree, you will also need the approval of the MSc Programme Director.
Until your choices have been approved, you won’t be officially registered for a course, and you won’t be
assigned a class for the course.
The deadline for course choices is 1200 on 20 October 2014. Many courses will have restricted access
and for these you will need to successfully apply to the teaching department for permission to take the
course before it can be selected. If such an application is required, it will be indicated on the LSE for You
course choice system.
If you wish to amend your course choice after the online system has been switched off, you will need to
request this through a Late Course Change Form, available from the Student Services Centre.
Signing up for seminars Information about graduate course seminar sign up can be found on the Student Services Centre
website: lse.ac.uk/coursechoice.
Many optional courses will have controlled access, so you will need to apply to the department teaching
the course for permission before you can select it. If such an application is required, it will be indicated on
the LSE for You course choice system.
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Assessment
This section is concerned with the various forms of assessment that you might encounter during your
studies for the MSc. Above all, you should consult the School’s advice on assessment, which you can find
on the Calendar website (tiny.cc/lsemastersgoodpractice, especially sections 4.1–4.5; tiny.cc/lsemastersregulations).
Informal or formative assessment, which does not count towards your final results, takes place on all courses.
In mathematics courses, this will usually take the form of exercises.
Formal or summative assessment, which counts towards your final results, can take several different formats.
Most MSc courses are primarily assessed by an unseen written exam in the Summer Term. A half unit
course is usually assessed by a two-hour exam and a full unit course by a three-hour exam.
A number of courses (including MA407 and MA421) include assessed coursework as part of the final
assessment, in addition to the exam. Assessed coursework may come in a variety of formats, and you are
advised to check the course guide for each course to see what format the assessment will take. Further
guidance on assessed coursework is provided below.
As you will be aware, this programme includes a compulsory dissertation. This has the value of a full unit.
Further information on MA498: Dissertation in Mathematics can be found on pages 16–18 of this Handbook, and
on the corresponding Moodle course. We will also provide you with a lot more guidance in the seminars.
Examination Timetable and Examination Candidate Number Your personal Examination Timetable should be ready on LSE for You by week 1 of ST. It will include the
date, time and room number for all your exams, except in cases where candidates have Special Exam
Arrangements (SEA) in place, in which case the page will offer further instructions.
Most formal assessment at LSE, including written exams and dissertations, is undertaken anonymously.
Your Personal Examination Timetable page will include your Examination Candidate Number. It is not the
same as your LSE ID or Library Number.
Codes of Good Practice The Codes of Practice for Undergraduates and Taught Master’s Programmes explain the basic obligations
and responsibilities of staff and students. They set out what you can expect from your Departments—and
what Departments are expected to provide—in relation to the teaching and learning experience. The
Codes cover areas like the roles and responsibilities of Academic Advisers and Departmental Tutors, the
structure of teaching at the School, and examinations and assessment. They also set out your
responsibilities, i.e., what the School expects of you: tiny.cc/lsemastersgoodpractice.
We also recommend that you read the School’s Student Charter and Ethics Code. The Student Charter
sets out the vision and ethos of the School: tiny.cc/lsestudentcharter. The Ethics Code highlights the core
principles of LSE life: tiny.cc/lseethicscode.
General School and programme regulations The School has regulations, policies and procedures covering many aspects of student life, soyou should
familiarise yourself with them. Some of the regulations explain the organisation and conduct of your
academic study. These include information about the structure of programmes, assessment, graduation,
and what to do if unforeseen circumstances such as illness and bereavement affect your studies.
• General academic regulations: tiny.cc/lseacademicregulations
• Scheme for award of a four unit master’s degree: tiny.cc/lse4unit
• Regulations on appealing your exam and degree outcome: tiny.cc/lseappeals
Assessed coursework In some courses, you will be set one or more coursework, project, or assignments as part of the formal
(summative) assessment of that course. Consult the Assessment section of the course guides to see which
courses contain these elements: tiny.cc/lsecourseguides.
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Early in the year, the lecturer responsible for the course will run through the nature of any assessed
coursework, along with information on roughly when the coursework will be set, and the submission
deadlines.
Assessed coursework is marked according to the same strict procedures as the formal written
examinations in Summer Term. It therefore involves a second Examiner as well as the Department’s
External Examiner. The marking of coursework is done anonymously. This means that coursework must be
handed in formally to the Departmental Office and not to the lecturer of the course. You will be required
by to complete a Submission Sheet and sign a plagiarism statement for each piece of coursework you are
handing in. These will typically be available on the course’s Moodle page. The Office will pass on your
work identified only by your Examination Candidate Number, so please remember not to write your name
or student ID number on assessed coursework. The Office will however keep a record of Candidate
Numbers and names to ensure that a proper record is kept of the coursework submission.
Assessment criteria: Examinations Most of the courses you will take as part of your degree will be in mathematics. Other subjects have their
own traditions and arrangements for assessment, and you should consult them with any queries.
Mathematics courses at LSE are assessed primarily by means of written, unseen, closed-book
examinations, although, as mentioned above, some courses include a specified amount of assessed
coursework. The Department of Mathematics has the following general guidelines on assessment criteria,
which provides broad descriptions of the meaning of marks awarded on our examinations:
Mark (%) Grade
descriptor Characteristics
0–9 Bad Fail
Nothing presented or completely incorrect information or answers contain nothing at all of
relevance.
No evidence of understanding.
No competence in core basic techniques of the subject.
10–19 Bad Fail
Very little information or information that is almost entirely incorrect or irrelevant.
Very little evidence of understanding.
Very little competence in core basic techniques of the subject.
20–29 Fail Little understanding evident.
Very limited competence in core basic techniques of the subject.
30–39 Fail
Some understanding evident, but no ability to grapple with anything other than a limited range of
very routine questions.
Limited competence in core basic techniques of the subject or competence only in a small part of
the material.
40–49 Fail
Not more than basic understanding and competence in the subject, with no ability to grapple with
anything other than very routine questions.
Not more than basic competence in core basic techniques of the subject or competence only in a
limited part of the material.
A basic range of information and knowledge deployed, with areas of inaccuracy.
50–59 Pass
An acceptable demonstration of a basic understanding of, and competence, in the subject.
Knowledge of, and application of, relevant methods and techniques.
A range of information and knowledge deployed, with a few possible areas of inaccuracy.
60–69 Merit
A clear understanding of the subject.
Competent application of relevant methods and techniques.
Wide and accurate range of information and knowledge deployed.
Some capacity to solve more unusual or demanding questions involving application of significant
understanding of the subject.
May demonstrate ability to grapple with standard problems but limited capacity to solve more
unusual or demanding questions involving application of significant understanding of the subject.
70–79 Distinction
A thorough understanding of the subject.
Deft application of relevant methods and techniques.
Extensive range and consistent accuracy of information and knowledge.
A significant capacity to solve more unusual or demanding questions involving application of
thorough understanding of the subject and its methods.
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80–89 Distinction
A deep understanding of the subject.
Mastery of relevant methods and techniques.
Highly extensive range and consistent accuracy of information and knowledge.
An impressive ability to solve more unusual or demanding questions involving application of deep
understanding of the subject and its methods.
90–100 Distinction
A comprehensive and deep understanding of the subject.
Mastery of relevant methods and techniques and an ability to deploy them with flair.
Very extensive range and consistent accuracy of information and knowledge.
An outstanding ability to solve unusual and demanding questions involving application of deep
and comprehensive understanding of the subject and its methods.
Those unfamiliar with the UK system may also find this examination guidance
useful: tiny.cc/lsemathsexamguidance.
The national QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Mathematics, Statistics, and Operational Research (tiny.cc/qaamaths) is
also informative. Although primarily aimed at undergraduate courses, much of the guidance also applies at
graduate level. Section 5, in particular paragraphs 5.12–5.15, sets out what is required for a student to
achieve a threshold standard (i.e. to pass a course) and a typical standard (roughly sufficient for a mark of
60) in a mathematics course.
Assessment criteria: Coursework There are specific assessment criteria for dissertations and extended pieces of assessed coursework.
Smaller pieces of assessed coursework are likely to resemble homework exercises in style and nature,
and one purpose of the marking and grading of homework earlier in the course is to inform students about
what is expected from them in assessed coursework (and in examinations).
Coursework will be assessed on accuracy and understanding of the material. It is LSE policy that students
should be given some feedback on assessed coursework; this will often be in the nature of collective
feedback, i.e. indications of common errors and parts of questions that were answered particularly well or
badly. The exact format of such feedback is at the discretion of the lecturer of the course. Further
information is available at tiny.cc/lsemathsexamguidance.
Further information and advice related to feedback from the LSE Teaching and Learning Centre can be
found at tiny.cc/lsetlcresources.
MA498: Dissertation in Mathematics This section describes the role the dissertation plays in our assessment of your progress on the MSc
programme. More detailed information about preparing for a dissertation in mathematics will be provided
during the seminars.
Purpose The dissertation is an important opportunity to study in depth a topic of specific interest to you, and for
you to apply knowledge and skills gained during the taught part of the MSc programme. The academic
staff in the Department will produce a list of topics which they are willing to supervise; these will be
described to you at the scheduled dissertation meetings.
The topics will vary in type. Some dissertations will be mainly surveys of the mathematical literature on a
given subject, others will involve the student tackling special cases (or simplified versions) of well-
understood applications—these may include some programming. All projects will inevitably require you to
read and reason on your own. Your dissertation will therefore need to be logically structured, and give
evidence of your having independently assimilated certain material. Its assessment will be a reflection of
the various skills needed in putting your knowledge down on paper. It will be assessed by two Internal
Examiners (i.e., internal to the Department) and one External Examiner (external to the LSE). One of the
Internal Examiners is likely to be your supervisor.
What you should aim to achieve You must demonstrate:
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(a) Accuracy and depth of analysis. This should be taken to mean accuracy in developing a mathematical
argument at a suitably advanced level consistent with skills taught to you in the programme. This
includes accuracy in writing down mathematical expressions and proofs.
(b) Familiarity with the academic (and perhaps professional) literature relevant to your topic. This includes
visible proof that you have understood relevant material in the taught courses and/or in the literature,
a critical awareness of the contribution of different researchers (hence accurate citation of references,
as well as sufficient referencing of pertinent material). Your selection of material to emphasise and
include in the dissertation will help to demonstrate the depth of your understanding.
(c) A clear explanation of the mathematical methods used in your study. This includes giving reasons for
your chosen approach to the subject.
(d) The ability to organise written work clearly and logically. This includes clarity of expression and the
extent to which your presentation is self-contained. A mathematically informed reader, such as one of
your fellow students or the second Examiner, though not necessarily a specialist in your chosen
subject, should be able to follow your reasoning. (This is where due regard must be given to
organisation into: table of contents, introduction, sections, conclusions, and appendices.)
(e) Reflective self-criticism. This means identifying shortcomings in your approach and suggestions for
further advancement of knowledge.
You will thus be judged on (a) Analysis, (b) Content, (c) Presentation, (d) Organisation and (e) Critical
Judgment. In addition, Examiners assess the extent of your originality. This means the extent to which
your exposition of known results is novel and not merely following largely an existing source, and whether
you have produced some new result on your own. Even if there are few or no new results of your own, a
good survey of existing literature can still be ‘original’.
Guidelines for marking MSc dissertations In general, a candidate’s work would need to possess the following attributes for it to be so classified:
Distinction (70–100) A mark of 70–79 assesses the student as having achieved most of the following strengths:
• excellent evaluation (e.g., a particular wide range of literature) and integration of existing
literature;
• significant insight and originality in dealing with critical issues;
• where appropriate (where programming is involved): careful attention to program design
issues;
• outstanding command of expression, and accuracy in analysis, throughout the dissertation.
A mark of 80–89 assesses the student as, in addition to the criteria for a mark of 70–79, having obtained
new results (or new methods to obtain existing results), or mastered material of a particularly advanced
level. Excellent organisation and skilful structuring are expected.
A mark of 90–100 assesses the student as, in addition to the above, having produced work of which the
major part consists of new results.
Merit (60–69) Dissertations awarded a Merit are likely to meet many, but not all, of the criteria for a Distinction. In
general, they will be sound (i.e., correct), well written and therefore clear. They will demonstrate
reasonable insights and sophistication in the use of accurate argument, methods, and material. They will
have a comprehensive if not outstanding bibliography. If programming is involved, then the programs will
be correct, although not necessarily elegant or efficient. Demonstration of deeper knowledge would be
rewarded with a higher grade in this range.
Pass (50–59) Dissertations in this range are likely to demonstrate adequate organisation and presentation with
occasional lapses (but no fundamental flaws). They may be lacking in clarity on occasion, and may be
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more descriptive than analytical. There is likely to be little evidence of original thinking, but they will still
require sustained demonstration of competence in the topic.
Fail (34–49) or Bad Fail (0–33)
These dissertations will generally be poorly organised and not written clearly. There will be insufficient
application to the given terms of reference. It is likely that they will contain serious misconceptions of
theory and/or examples cited, and seriously flawed arguments.
Submission and deadlines You should provide your supervisor with a draft by roughly a month before the deadline (a date will be
specified in the MA498 seminars). After this time, it will be difficult for them to provide feedback and for
you to make the relevant changes.
The deadline for submissions will be specified in the MA498 seminars.
To submit, we will require all three of the following before the deadline:
1. 3 x bound hard copies (delivered to the Departmental Office)
2. 1 x electronic copy (sent to [email protected])
3. A completed Dissertation Submission Form (returned as a hard copy or electronically)
Plagiarism The work you submit for assessment must be your own. If you try to pass off the work of others as your
own, whether deliberately or not, you will be committing plagiarism.
Any quotation from the published or unpublished works of other persons, including other candidates, must
be clearly identified as such, being placed inside quotation marks and a full reference to their sources
must be provided in proper form. A series of short quotations from several different sources, if not clearly
identified as such, constitutes plagiarism just as much as does a single unacknowledged long quotation
from a single source. All paraphrased material must also be clearly and properly acknowledged.
Any written work you produce (for classes, seminars, examination scripts, dissertations, essays, computer
programmes and MPhil/PhD theses) must be solely your own. You must not employ a ghostwriter to write
parts or all of the work, whether in draft or as a final version, on your behalf. For further information,
consult the School’s statement on editorial help. Any breach of the Statement will be treated in the same
way as plagiarism.
You should also be aware that a piece of work may only be submitted for assessment once. Submitting
the same piece of work twice will be regarded as an offence of “self-plagiarism” and will also be treated in
the same way as plagiarism.
Examiners are vigilant for cases of plagiarism and the School uses plagiarism detection software.
Plagiarism will be referred to an Assessment Misconduct Panel and may result in severe penalties.
• LSE statement on editorial help: tiny.cc/lseeditorialhelp
• LSE regulations on plagiarism: tiny.cc/lseplagiarism
• LSE regulations on assessment offences other than plagiarism: tiny.cc/lseassessmentoffences
Citations The LSE Library offers classes and online guides in citing and referencing, including a Moodle ‘course’ full
of resources: Library Companion for Students. EndNote is installed on LSE computers and is available to buy
from the IT Help Desk on the first floor of the Library. A free alternative is Zotero (zotero.org). Guides for using
both, and others, can be found in Library Companion.
For guidance from within the Department, refer to section 4 of Professor Bernhard von Stengel’s
dissertation guide: tiny.cc/lsemathsdissertationguide.
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Penalties for late submission of coursework The School has a clear and strict policy on the late submission of any assessed coursework that counts
towards your final degree marks. And up-to-date version of this information can be found in the
Regulations for Taught Master’s Degrees (32–37) (tiny.cc/lsemastersregulations), but an extract is included below.
• All students must be given clear written instructions on what is required for assessed
coursework and dissertations, and the deadline for their submission.
• If a student misses the deadline for submission, he/she should first discuss the matter with the
course teacher. If a student believes that he/she has good cause not to meet the deadline
(e.g. illness/injury, bereavement, or other serious personal circumstances), he/she may seek a
formal extension, to be ratified by the Chair of the appropriate Sub-Board of Examiners.
• Extensions will be granted only where there is good cause backed by official supporting
evidence (e.g. a medical certificate), and where the circumstances are unforeseen and out of
the student's control. All evidence must be in English (consult the LSE Language Centre if you
require a translation). Any extension granted must be confirmed in writing to the student.
If a student fails to submit by the set deadline (or extended deadline as appropriate) the following
penalties will apply:
• Five marks out of 100 will be deducted for coursework submitted within 24 hours of the
deadline
• A further five marks will be deducted for each subsequent 24-hour period (working days only)
until the coursework is submitted
• After five working days, coursework will only be accepted with the permission of the Chair of
the Sub-Board of Examiners.
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Essential LSE websites
Email (tiny.cc/lsee) The School will use your LSE email address to communicate with you, so you must check it regularly.
Microsoft Outlook is available on some student PCs on the LSE network. You can also access e-mail off-
campus using webmail and remote desktop, or on the move, using email clients for laptops and phones. A
brief list of settings for synchronizing with the School’s Outlook 365 platform (email, contacts, calendar,
and more) can be found below. These settings are generally consistent across platforms, but for more
comprehensive instructions, visit tiny.cc/lseowndevices.
• Outlook Web Access (OWA) URL: https://outlook.com/owa/lse.ac.uk or http://tiny.cc/lsee
• Account Type: Exchange
• Server: outlook.office365.com
• Port: 443
• Security Type: SSL/TLS
• Client Certificate: None required
Departmental website (lse.ac.uk/maths) This is the website of the Mathematics Department. It is one of the main sources of information about the
Department and its courses.
LSE for You (lfy.lse.ac.uk) LSE for You is a personalised web portal which gives you access to many services. For example, you can:
• View or change your personal details
• Reset your passwords
• Monitor and pay your tuition fees online
• Check your exam results
• Change your addresses
• Book desks in the library (only during Summer Term)
• Book office hours with some academics
Moodle (moodle.lse.ac.uk) Moodle is the LSE's Virtual Learning Environment. It will be central to your studies here. It can be accessed
from any computer. It contains a range of teaching resources, activities, assignments, information, and
discussions for your course. Each of the courses you take will be listed as a ‘course’ on Moodle, and you
should be automatically enrolled once you have made your course selection. The content of Moodle is the
responsibility of your teacher, so it will vary from course to course. In particular, you are likely to find such
resources as lecture slides, readings, and links to lecture recordings.
If you have any technical problems with Moodle, you should contact the IT Service
Desk: [email protected].
LSE Calendar (lse.ac.uk/calendar) The purpose of the Calendar is to gather together all regulations relating to students and their study within
a single resource. Full details of degree regulations, exam arrangements, guides to all courses, etc., can
be found in the Calendar and specifically on the pages for students studying for Taught Master’s
degrees: tiny.cc/lsemastersregulations.
The following links contain information that you are likely to find particularly useful:
• Graduate Course Guides (formal information on each course module): tiny.cc/lsecourseguides
• Scheme for the award of a Taught Master’s Degree: tiny.cc/lse4unit
• You can find further information concerning the Calendar website in the appendices
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Timetables (tiny.cc/lsetimetables) The Timetables Office is responsible for scheduling and allocating rooms to all of the School’s taught
courses. The Timetables web page includes information for students and staff. You must use LSE for You
to select your courses and seminar groups. Personal Timetables can then be viewed in LSE for You.
Classification schemes Degrees are awarded according to the classification scheme applicable to the year in which you started
your programme of study. These schemes are applied by the Boards of Examiners at their meetings in
July and October/November each year.
The following web links gives details of the School’s schemes of award (Graduate Scheme for Taught
Master’s programmes with four units): tiny.cc/lse4unit.
The Student Services Centre can provide you with guidance on the School's academic regulations and
degree classification schemes.
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Important LSE services and other information
Student Services Centre (lse.ac.uk/ssc) The Student Services Centre (SSC) is located on the ground floor of the Old Building. It provides advice
and information on many matters, including the following:
• Admissions (drop-in service)
• Certificates of Registration
• Course choice and class changes
• Examinations and results
• Fees—processing fee payments and distribute cheques (drop-in service)
• Financial Support—advice on scholarships, awards, emergency funding and studentships
(drop-in service)
• Information for new arrivals
• Programme Registration
• Graduation ceremonies
• Transcripts and Degree certificates
• Visa and immigration advice (drop-in service)
The SSC provides a counter service for students at the following times:
• 1100–1600 on weekdays weekday during term time
• 1100–1500 on weekdays weekday during vacation
International Student Immigration Service (lse.ac.uk/isis) ISIS provides detailed immigration advice for International Students on their website, which is updated
whenever the immigration rules change. They can advise you by e-mail (fill out the web query form on the
ISIS website: tiny.cc/lseisis) and at the drop-in service in the Student Services Centre reception. ISIS runs
workshops to advise students applying to extend their stay in the UK; and in complex cases, they will
make individual appointments. ISIS can advise you on the following (and more):
• Applying to extend your stay in the UK
• Switching immigration categories
• Immigration implications if you need to interrupt your studies or retake your exams
• Correcting the end date of your visa if there has been a mistake
• Bringing your family to the UK or applying for your family to extend their stay inside the UK
• What to do if your visa application is returned as invalid or is refused
• Registering with the police
• What to do if your passport is lost or stolen
• Travelling in and out of the UK
• Working during your studies
• Options for working after your studies (we do not advise on the actual application process)
Fees (lse.ac.uk/feesoffice) The School offers two options for payment of fees. You can either pay them in full prior to Registration or
by Payment Plan, with one third of your fees by 28 October 2014, another by 28 January 2015, and the
rest by 28 April 2015. If you do not know the cost of your fees, please see the Table of Fees online.
How to pay your fees You can pay by cheque either by posting your cheque to the Fees Office or by using the drop-box in the
Student Service Centre.
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You can pay by credit/debit card either by using the fees page on LSE for You, or via the Payment Portal:
tiny.cc/lsepayfees. You can pay also by bank transfer—the full details of the bank transfer options can be found
on the LSE website: tiny.cc/lsefeesbank.
Penalties for late payment There are penalties for late payment. These may include loss of library rights, de-registration, referral to
Credit Control or fines. You will be warned by email if your payments are late and/or if sanctions are going
to be imposed on you. At this time, you are able to contact the Fees Office directly.
Financial Support Office (lse.ac.uk/financialsupport) The Financial Support Office is responsible for the administration and awarding of scholarships, bursaries,
studentships, and School prizes. It is located within LSE's Student Services Centre with a daily drop in
session during term time between 1300 and 1400 (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during vacations).
No appointment is necessary.
Student Support Fund This fund is for students who register with sufficient funding but then experience unforeseen financial
difficulties. In all cases, applicants need to provide supporting documentation.
Access to Learning Fund This is to assist Home UK students with their living costs. Funds are limited and priority is given to
undergraduates, students with children, disabled students, and final year students.
Short-term loan facility This is for students experiencing acute cash flow difficulties whilst awaiting a guaranteed source of funds
(e.g. a loan or salary payment). Students may borrow up to £500, repayable within 4 weeks. Short Term
Loans normally take between 24 and 48 hours to process.
Postgraduate Travel Fund This is for postgraduate research students attending a conference at which they have been invited to
present a paper.
Certificate of Registration (lse.ac.uk/certificateofregistration) A certificate of registration provides proof to organisations, such as the Home Office, council tax offices,
and banks, that you are registered as a current student at the School.
Once you are formally registered with the School you will be able to print out your certificate instantly via
LSE for You under the Certificate of Registration option. Note that it can take up to 4 hours for your
change in Registration Status to be picked up by LSE for You.
If you require a certificate with information beyond what is on the Certificate of Registration, email
[email protected]. Your enhanced certificate should then be available for collection from the SSC within five
working days. Additionally, should you require an LfY-produced certificate to be signed and stamped, staff
at the SSC will be happy to do this for you.
Results (lse.ac.uk/results) The School releases confirmed marks once the relevant School Board of Examiners has ratified them. For
further information, please see lse.ac.uk/results.
To ensure that your results are released as scheduled, please check your balance on LSE for You to see if
you have any outstanding tuition, accommodation, or library fees. You should contact the Fees Office if
you have any queries, as the School will not release your results if you have an outstanding debt.
Transcripts (lse.ac.uk/transcripts) Transcripts for finalists are issued digitally within five working days of final results being officially
published. Continuing students will be able to request an ‘intermediate transcript’ of results as soon as
they are officially published.
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Presentation ceremonies (lse.ac.uk/ceremonies) The graduation ceremony for MSc Applicable Mathematics students normally takes place in December, in
the Peacock Theatre. The Student Services Centre emails invitations, which include details of the ticket
booking process, five to six months before the ceremonies are scheduled to take place. The ceremony
itself usually lasts less than ninety minutes and is immediately followed by an on-campus drinks reception.
More information, including dates and details of the School’s overseas ceremonies, can be found online.
Degree certificates (lse.ac.uk/degreecertificates) A degree certificate gives your full name, level of award, programme of study, and class of degree or other
award obtained. It will be available for collection on the ceremony days of the relevant graduation period
in July or December. If you don’t collect it at the ceremony, it will be posted to your home address within
four to six weeks. It is therefore essential that you keep your details up to date on LSE for You.
Alumni Association The LSE’s Alumni Association is the official voice of LSE's global alumni community, comprising more than
100,000 people in over 190 countries, 53 country groups, and 24 contact networks.
Its primary role is to support the alumni programme co-ordinated by the LSE Alumni Relations team by a)
developing and supporting the network of international and special interest alumni groups and contact
networks, and, b) representing the voice of the alumni community within the School.
You automatically become a member upon graduation. Membership is free. By registering with the
Houghton Street Online community, you will be able to stay connected with former classmates and the School
after your graduation. You will receive a monthly e-newsletter, LSE Alumni Echo, and the biannual alumni
magazine, LSE Connect.
LSE alumni also have access to:
• Alumni Professional Mentoring Network
• LSE Careers for up to two years after graduation
• An email forwarding address to continue using an LSE email address
• The Library’s printed collections on a reference basis, and can borrow free of charge
For more information about the benefits and services available to alumni, please contact the Alumni
Relations team: [email protected].
LSE Language Centre (lse.ac.uk/languages) In addition to English support (see page 8), the Language Centre offers extra-curricular certificate courses
(independent of your degree). The courses begin in week 5 of Michaelmas term. Most courses cost £220
and are available in the following languages: Arabic, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Courses are typically offered for all levels, from complete
beginners to advanced learners. They normally comprise of a single two-hour class per week during term
time.
In addition, the Language Centre offers shorter, more intensive summer courses after the end of exams,
and also proofreading, translation, document authentication, and private language tuition services.
LSE Careers (lse.ac.uk/careers) LSE Careers works very closely with postgraduate students from the Department of Mathematics. They
are a very active service offering a wide range of seminars, employer presentations, fairs and face-to-face
appointments to help you at every stage of the career planning process; from deciding what you want to
do to preparing for interviews and settling into your first job. As your course only lasts a year, it’s best to
get started on your career planning almost as soon as you arrive to increase your understanding of
different career areas and to maximise the opportunities open to you. Their very popular Banking and
Finance and Consultancy careers fairs all take place in the first few weeks of term so make sure you
register so you don’t miss out.
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LSE Careers also work with the Department to offer events specifically for Mathematicians, including the
very popular What can you do with an LSE Mathematics degree? panel and networking lunch and Meet the Alumni—
a careers networking evening specifically for MSc students. There are also employer led workshops
covering specialised occupational areas and application processes including technical finance interviews
and psychometric testing.
LSE attracts top recruiters from many sectors who use our vacancy board to advertise hundreds of
internships, voluntary, part-time, and graduate positions. You can access the vacancy board, book
appointments, and attend events through LSE CareerHub at careers.lse.ac.uk.
The LSE Careers website is full of tips, advice and information about every stage of the career process,
from CV writing to interviews, and information about a wide range of employment sectors (including
banking, finance, accountancy, actuarial and consultancy) and international careers. You can also visit the
Graduate Destinations website (lse.ac.uk/graduatedestinations) to find out what LSE graduates from the
Department of Mathematics have gone on to do.
Volunteering (lse.ac.uk/volunteercentre) The LSE Volunteer Centre is also based within LSE Careers and is here to help you develop new skills and
new friendships while making an impact through volunteering. We advertise volunteering opportunities at
different charities across London and internationally, with positions ranging from one-off opportunities to
part time internships with charities.
LSE Library (lse.ac.uk/library) Your LSE student card is also your Library card. No additional registration with the Library is required, but
you will need your PIN to borrow books. It is available on our website (tiny.cc/librarypin) and on LSE for You.
Use Library Search (catalogue.lse.ac.uk) to find both the Library’s print and electronic resources.
Information about how to use Library services effectively is available on the website
(lse.ac.uk/library/usingTheLibrary). You can also sign up to a course on how to find items from your reading list, and
other training events from across the School, at apps.lse.ac.uk/training-system.
Your Academic Support Librarian is Clive Wilson ([email protected]). Staff on the Help Desk are available for
any enquiries you may have about using the collections and electronic resources. You can also contact
the Library with the online enquiry form: tiny.cc/libraryenquiries.
When inside the Library building, please remember:
• To respect the zone you are in and keep noise to a minimum in Quiet and Silent zones.
• Food cannot be consumed inside the library, although you are able to eat in the Escape area
(before the turnstiles)
• Only drinks with lids can be brought into the Library.
• Fully vacate your study space for others when taking a break.
• Do not leave your bags or other items unattended.
You can follow us at: @LSELibrary and facebook.com\LSELibrary.
Computers and IT (lse.ac.uk/imt) The LSE has a growing number of computer areas around the School. You will find computers with a
broad range of software packages, including some that are particular to mathematics. Most of these
packages will also be accessible via Remote Desktop, which we encourage you to use when unable to
find a School computer (see Virtualized Access below).
List of computer rooms • COL 2.05E (weekdays: 0900–1730)
• Main Library (0800–0000 in MT, 24 hours in LT and ST)
• Old B.25 (weekdays: 24 hours with pre-registration in MT, 0900–0000 in LT and ST;
weekends: 1000–2200)
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• KSW B.13A (weekdays: 0800–1830)
• 32LIF G.18 (weekdays: 0800–2130)
• 32LIF LG.01 (weekdays: 0800–2130)
• 32LIF LG.05B (0800–2130)
• CMK C.120 (weekdays: 0900–0000; weekends: 1000–2200)
• CLM B.04 (weekdays in MT and LT: 0800–2100)
• KGS G.01 (weekdays 0800–2130)
• LCH G.02 (weekdays 0800–2130)
• LCH G.03 (weekdays 0800–2130)
• NAB 2.07 (0800–2000)
• STC S502 (weekdays 1100–1700)
You will need your ID card to access most of these buildings. Most of these rooms will have printing
facilities. Scanning facilities are available in the lower ground floor of the Library and in CMK C120. For
more information, see tiny.cc/lsecomputers.
IT Support
Student IT Help Desk (First Floor, Library) Contact the IT Help Desk ([email protected]) for support for School-owned hardware and software on the
LSE network, network and email account issues, and general IT queries.
VITA (Virtual IT Assistance) Double click on the ‘Virtual IT Assistance’ icon on the desktop of a campus PC or visit lse.ac.uk/vita to get
real-time assistance from an IT Help Desk Adviser during opening hours.
Laptop Surgery (STC 1.98) Visit the Laptop Surgery for free advice and hands-on help with problems connecting to LSE resources
from personally owned laptops and mobile devices.
Students' Union (lsesu.com) We believe that the LSE has one of the most active student communities at any university, and is being led
by students. The Students’ Union is independent from the School. We’ll help you out if you get into
trouble, tell you how you can meet students with similar interests and views, and provide opportunities to
have just the kind of student experience you want.
Here are some of the ways in which we do it:
• Student activities—the Union funds and supports over 200 societies, sports clubs, Media
Group societies and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising.
• Campaigns and democracy—getting students together to take action on and influence the
issues they care about within the School and wider society.
• Representation—led by a Student Executive, working with representatives across the School,
you influence and shape the decisions and direction of the School.
• Welfare and student support—our independent, legally trained advice workers offer free,
confidential advice when things go wrong, or you need help.
• The Union runs a bar, some shops, and the only gym on campus.
Medical care Most NHS services will be free at the point of delivery to you. This means that will not be charged for
seeing a GP (doctor), but this requires registration. Prescriptions for medication are charged at the
standard rate (currently £8.05).
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St Philips Medical Centre (tiny.cc/spmc) Located on campus (Tower 3, Floor 2), St Phillips is a general NHS practice open to LSE students who live
within the practice's catchment area (post codes: WC1, WC2, W1, W2,8, 29, 210, W11, W14, SW1, SW3, SW5,
SW6, SW7, SW10, NW1, NW3, NW5, NW6, NW8, N1, N4, N5, N6, N16, N19, EC1, EC2, EC4, EC4). The Centre
has or can provide an osteopath, an acupuncturist, general first aid, vaccinations, travel advice, and
contraceptive advice. You can register online: spmc.info.
If you do not live in the St Philips catchment area, you can find nearby GP practices and medical centres
on the NHS website: tiny.cc/nhsgp.
Dental care Dental work under the NHS is chargeable, but in fixed price bands. Visit the NHS website for more
information: tiny.cc/nhsdental. To register with a NHS dentist, visit tiny.cc/nhsdentists.
Located on campus, Sardinia House Dental Practice (sardiniahousedentalpractice.com) operates privately, but offers
a discount to LSE students and staff. Ignoring other factors, such as treatment options and insurance, a
NHS dentist will be considerably cheaper for more serious dental work, even after any discount.
Deans of the School The Deans have a wide range of duties relating to the School's student community. They are available to
any student who wishes to discuss academic or personal issues. They also work closely with members of
academic staff, including Academic Advisers, Departmental Tutors, Heads of Department, and with other
support services across the School, such as the Disability and Wellbeing Service and the Teaching and
Learning Centre.
The Deans will see students by appointment or during their office hours which are published outside the
Deans' Offices. Appointments can also be booked through their Executive Assistants.
Although the Deans are available to meet any student to discuss personal or academic matters, students
should seek the advice and support of their Academic Adviser and Departmental Tutor/Programme
Director in the prior to approaching them.
• Dr Sunil Kumar: Dean of Graduate Studies (OLD 1.07, 7574, [email protected])
• Mr Giovanni Graglia: Executive Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Studies (OLD G.14,
7445, [email protected])
Advisers to students The school has specialist advisers for male and female students. They are available to discuss issues of
concern to students in the School and to offer advice and support to students with personal problems.
The adviser to women students is Dr Shani Orgad (STC 1.10, 6493, [email protected]).
The adviser to male students is Dr Jonathan Hopkin (CON 5.18, 6335, [email protected])
Disability and wellbeing (tiny.cc/lsedws) Disability equality is an important facet of the equality and diversity agenda. LSE acknowledges that
disabled students have often overcome additional barriers in order to gain a university place, and is
committed to eliminating further unnecessary obstacles and to facilitating equal access to study and
university life.
The Disability and Wellbeing Service (DWS) runs three free and confidential specialist services:
• The Disability Service, for students with physical/sensory impairments and those with long-
term or chronic medical conditions.
• The Neurodiversity Service, for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia, Asperger syndrome and
other neurodiverse conditions.
• The Mental Health and Well-being Service, for students with mental health concerns.
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The DWS can also set up Individual Student Support Agreements (ISSAs), outlining reasonable
adjustments such as extended library loans, negotiated deadlines, and rest breaks in exams. It also runs
interest and support groups, for example the Neurodiversity Interest Group and the Circles Network.
For more information, visit lse.ac.uk/disability or email [email protected].
IT Support for students with disabilities The School is committed to providing facilities and support for students with disabilities. Additional PCs
and printing facilities for students with disabilities are provided in the public computer areas in the Library.
Other facilities are available in three dedicated PC rooms in the Library (LRB R.25 and LRB R.26) and St
Clements Building (STC 0.73). We also provide one-to-one support for students with disabilities who wish
to become familiar with assistive technologies and software. This can be arranged by contacting
Sebastiaan Eldritch-Böersen ([email protected]) to arrange an appointment.
LSE Student Counselling (lse.ac.uk/counselling) The free and confidential service aims to enable you to cope with any personal or study difficulties that
may be affecting you while at the LSE. As well as one-to-one appointments, there are group sessions and
workshops throughout the year on issues such as exam anxiety and stress management.
All counselling sessions need to be booked in advance, but there are also a number of drop-in sessions
available each day at 1500. You can make appointments by email ([email protected]), phone (020
7852 3627) or by visiting the Teaching and Learning Centre Reception (KSW 5.07).
Peer Support Scheme (tiny.cc/peersupport) The Student Counselling Service runs a Peer Support Scheme. A group of undergraduate students are
trained at the end of their first year to offer emotional support to all other LSE students (especially new first
year students). The scheme is mainly based within the halls of residences, but there are also a number of
campus based Peer Supporters.
Peer Support provides students with an informal space to talk to a specially selected non-judgmental peer.
It can sometimes be hard to talk to friends and family about certain issues, and some students prefer to
see a Peer Supporter to talk about anything that is troubling them.
Peer Supporters are not counsellors, but have been specifically selected and formally trained in listening,
questioning and responding skills to ensure they are able to help other students reach their own solutions.
They are also able to provide students with information and point them in the direction of further help.
Faith Centre and Chaplaincy (lse.ac.uk/faithcentre) The Faith Centre in the Saw Swee Hock Building brings together multi-faith facilities for prayer, worship,
and faith society meetings, as well as providing a contemplative space on campus available to all staff and
students. The Chaplain is also available to provide pastoral support to anyone seeking conversation or
advice and to support religious life and cohesion within the wider School community.
For more information about events and services, consult the Religion and Belief Guide: tiny.cc/lsereligion
Equality and diversity at LSE (lse.ac.uk/equalityanddiversity) The School seeks to ensure that people are treated equitably, regardless of age, disability, race, colour,
nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil
partnership, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation or personal circumstances.
In practice, this means we expect you to:
• Actively oppose all forms of discrimination and harassment;
• Reflect on prejudices, including examining the use of inappropriate language and behaviour;
• Strive to create an environment in which student goals may be pursued without fear or
intimidation;
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• Not victimise any fellow student who has complained, or who has given information in
connection with such a complaint;
• Challenge and/or report unacceptable behaviour which is contrary to equality legislation and
principles;
• Treat all peers fairly and with respect.
We have also set up the Equality and Diversity at LSE blog (blogs.lse.ac.uk/diversity), and we are on
Twitter: @LSEDiversity.
Sustainability (lse.ac.uk/sustainableLSE) Sustainability is an important part of life at the LSE. We have put together a few easy and fun tips:
• Join the Sustainable Futures student society
• Join a Green Impact team in your academic department
• Join the Student Switch Off competitions in halls
• Contribute your research and views to the LSE Sustainability Blog
• Get your hands dirty at the roof gardens
• Volunteer at green events
• Apply for funding for your own project through the Sustainable Projects Fund
• Use a reusable coffee cup or water bottle—available on campus
• ReLove your old stuff at the ReLove fair and at your halls of residence (details on our website)
• Switch things off when not using them, especially overnight
• Take a short shower
You can also get in touch through our blog (blogs.lse.ac.uk/sustainability), Facebook (Sustainable LSE), and Twitter
(@SustainableLSE).
Quality assurance The School’s approach to quality assurance is set out in the document Strategy for Managing Academic
Standards and Quality: tiny.cc/academicstandards. It sets out broad principles and processes for assuring academic
standards and for enhancing the quality of educational provision.
Students are encouraged to contribute directly to the quality assurance of their courses and programmes.
They can do so through their SSLC (or via their representative), by attending Academic and Student Affairs
Committee reviews of their departments, and by conscientiously completing School surveys (see below).
Student teaching surveys The Teaching Quality Assurance and Review Office (TQARO) conducts two School-wide surveys each
year to assess students’ opinions of teaching, one in each of the Michaelmas and Lent Terms. They give
students the opportunity to give feedback on their lectures, on class/seminar teaching and on courses.
They provide lecturers and teachers with important information about the perceived quality of their
teaching, and the School with a measure of general teaching standards. They are conducted via paper
questionnaires which are distributed in classes and lectures.
Teaching scores are made available to individual teachers, heads of departments, and the Director of the
Teaching and Learning Centre and Pro-Director (Teaching and Learning). In addition to producing reports
for individual teachers, TQARO produces aggregated quantitative data for departments and the School,
which provide important performance indicators. These can be found on the TQARO
website: tiny.cc/surveyresults.
Results of the course section of the surveys are made available to students through online course guides.
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Business continuity management Business continuity management at the LSE is concerned with:
• Planning to ensure that the School runs as normally as possible during known or predicted
major events and occurrences, such as the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games; predicted
pandemics such as flu.
• Planning the School’s response to and recovery from the impact of possible major incidents
causing the loss of access to the site (such as a bomb threat), or a major loss of infrastructure
or facilities (such as power failures, IT outages).
• Managing other less serious occurrences and events which may adversely affect the work of
the School, such as adverse weather conditions or disruption to travel from the weather or
other causes, industrial disputes. These occur from time to time and we do all we can to keep
the School running and keep you informed about what action is being taken.
The main method of communication with students and staff during all disruptive incidents is the LSE
website. We may also try to contact you by other means, such as text or e-mail. Departments will be
informed of developments and we may advise you to contact your department during these periods.
In any emergency, the key messages are to keep calm, follow instructions issued by the School, and to
remain in touch with your department.
The School seeks to manage all disruptive incidents swiftly, so that work can return to normal as quickly
as possible.
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Appendices
The following appendices contain links to the LSE Calendar website. As has already been stated
throughout this Handbook, the Calendar website contains vital information relating to your study. It
outlines the School’s regulations and procedures and will provide you with an invaluable reference source
explaining what you can expect from your study and from the School and Department. At the same time, it
should also help you to understand what is expected from you as a student. If you have any questions
about the information contained on the Calendar website, please do not hesitate to contact the MSc
Administrator in the Departmental Office or speak to your Academic Adviser. You can also speak to the
Student Services Centre Help Desk who should be able to answer many of your questions.
As mentioned earlier, throughout this Handbook we refer to web links to important information rather than
reproducing it in full here. This is because the online versions of the documents referred to are always
likely to be more up-to-date.
The main page for the Calendar website: lse.ac.uk/calendar.
Appendix 1: Your Programme of Study This section of the Calendar website contains basic information pertaining to your study and examinations
at LSE: tiny.cc/lsemastersprogramme.
Appendix 2: Code of Good Practice for Taught Master’s Programmes This Code sets out the general School practices for all taught graduate programmes. It sets out basic
reciprocal obligations and responsibilities of staff and students: tiny.cc/lsemastersteaching.
Appendix 3: Regulations for Taught Master’s Degrees This section of the Calendar website contains the regulations governing the Taught Master’s degrees
ranging from registration through to the award of a degree: tiny.cc/lsemastersregulations.
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Finding your way around
Disabled access Portable ramp for 20 Kingsway (KSW only) is located in entrance foyer. Please call 020 7955 6200 for
Security staff to set up the ramp on request.
After 1830, please call the Security Control on 020 7955 6200 to ensure the disabled doors are open.
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Notable places Badminton Court Basement, Old Building
The Bean Counter Café Basement, 32 Lincoln’s Inn
Café 54 Ground floor, New Academic Building
Coopers Restaurant and Bar 49a Lincoln's Inn Fields
Daily Grind Café Reception area, Towers 1 and 2
Departmental Office 4.01, Columbia House
Fourth Floor Café Bar Fourth floor, Old Building
Fourth Floor Restaurant Fourth floor, Old Building
George IV Pub Portugal Street, between LCH and KGS
Graham Wallas Room 5.50, Old Building
Hong Kong Theatre Ground floor, Clement House
LSE Garrick Ground floor, Columbia House
LSE SU Gym Fourth floor, Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
Mathematics Postgraduate Common Room 2.05E, Columbia House
Mezzanine Café Mezzanine level, New Academic Building
New Theatre 1.71, East Building
Old Theatre Ground floor, Old Building
Plaza Café John Watkins Plaza
Postgraduate Common Room Lower Ground Floor, 32 Lincoln’s Inn
Senior Common Room and Dining Room Fifth floor, Old Building
Shaw Library Sixth floor, Old Building
Sheikh Zayed Theatre Lower ground floor, New Academic Building
Squash Courts Basement and second floor, East Building
Student Common Room Ground floor, King’s Chambers
Student Services Centre Ground floor, Old Building
Thai Theatre Lower ground floor, New Academic Building
Weston Café Sixth floor, Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
Wolfson Theatre Lower ground floor, New Academic Building
The Three Tuns Pub Ground floor, Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
Vera Anstey Room Between ground and first floor, Old Building
Wright’s Bar Houghton Street
Ye Olde White Horse Pub Portugal Street
Room Numbering Numbers next to building codes (examples left) indicate both the floor and the room.
Room numbers in the basement begin with a zero, numbers 1–99 are on the ground floor, 100–199 are on the first floor, 200–299 on the second floor and so on.
Some rooms are identified by name rather than number.
ALD: Aldwych House, Aldwych
ANC: The Anchorage
CMK: Clare Market, Houghton Street
CLM: Clement House, Aldwych
COL: Columbia House, Aldwych
CON: Connaught House, Aldwych
COW: Cowdray House, Portugal Street
EAS: East Building, Houghton Street
KGS: King's Chambers, Portugal Street
KSW: 20 Kingsway
32L: 32 Lincoln's Inn Fields
50L: 50 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Portsmouth Street
LAK: Lakatos Building, Portugal Street
LCH: Lincoln Chambers, Portsmouth Street
LRB: Lionel Robbins Building Library and LSE Research Lab
NAB: New Academic Building, Lincoln's Inn Fields
OLD: Old Building, Houghton Street
PAR: Parish Hall, Sheffield Street
PEA: Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street
POR: 1 Portsmouth Street
SAW: Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
SHF: Sheffield Street
STC: St Clement's, Clare Market
TW1: Tower One, Clement's Inn
TW2: Tower Two, Clement's Inn (entry through Tower One)
TW3: Tower Three, Clement's Inn
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