LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS: LSE SUMMER SCHOOL 2021 (ONLINE) - NUS

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INTERNATIONAL SUMMER/WINTER PROGRAMMES (i-SP)

IMPORTANT NOTE
Before applying for any summer/winter programme, read the website for important information on:
    • General Eligibility Requirements and Application Process
    • Module Mapping and Financial Aid
    • Visa Application, Travel Advisories and Student Insurance

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS: LSE SUMMER SCHOOL 2021 (ONLINE)
(Updated as of 4 May 2021; due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, students are not allowed to travel to
their host universities in Summer 2021. Please switch to the online options if possible.)

Host University Website:         http://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Summer-Schools/Summer-School
Programme Location:              Online
Programme Dates:                 Session One: 21 Jun to 9 Jul 2021
                                 Session Two: 12 Jul to 30 Jul 2021

Application Deadline:            LSE work on a first-come, first-served basis, which means that they do not
                                 have fixed deadlines and you can apply for any course up until the point it is
                                 filled. LSE receive applications on a daily basis, therefore in order to avoid
                                 disappointment they suggest that students apply as early as possible.

COVID-19 related updates:

In Summer 2021, LSE will be offering a blended learning approach and a remote learning option for all their
courses.

The blended learning option combines two thirds-in-person teaching with some online classes for a safe and
academically rigorous experience in London. The remote learning option will run alongside their blended
learning programme, for those students unable to attend in person.

Due to the fluid situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty regarding international travel in the
months ahead, students are strongly encouraged to choose the online option for Summer 2021. For online
options, students may apply for module mapping and transfer a maximum of 8 MCs (this is applicable only to
online summer programmes 2021). Some Faculties/Schools (including School of Computing) will not approve
module mapping for online courses. Please check with your home faculty’s Dean’s Office to determine if
module mapping can be approved for online courses before applying to the partner university.

Students’ ability to travel to UK for Summer 2021 will be determined by the host country’s travel policies as
well as the latest travel advice from Singapore authorities. In the event that Singapore authorities advise
against non-essential travel to UK for Summer 2021, students will not be able to travel to UK for their
summer programmes.

Students who proceed with the physical (on-site) option acknowledge the risks associated. NUS will not be
responsible for any lost deposits or expenses (including but not limited to programme/tuition fees, air
tickets, housing deposits, meal plans and/or non-academic student fees) associated with travel disruptions.
You are advised NOT to make any financial commitments particularly those which are non-refundable until
you are certain that travel is possible. You will be fully responsible for any travel expenses, quarantine
accommodation costs, COVID-19 tests or other costs related to the measures imposed at that point of time,
both in UK and Singapore.
ESTIMATED COST OF PARTICIPATION
1 Programme Fee         (1) The 2021 Programme Fee is found here:
                        https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Summer-Schools/Summer-
                        School/Fees/Secure

                         NUS students enjoy a 10% discount on tuition fees. Please refer to application
                         instructions below for more information.

                          (2) Accommodation Fees can be found here: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-
                         lse/Summer-Schools/Summer-School/accommodation/secure

                         Administration fee
                         A non-refundable £50 application fee must be paid when submitting your
                         application to LSE.

                         Refund Policy
                         Please read the refund policy on LSE’s website.

2   Projected
    Expenditure           Breakdown of Costs                                Estimated Cost (for 3 weeks)
                          Programme Fee                                               GB£2,500
                          Administration Fee                                            GB£50
                          Airfare                                                      S$1,500
                          Accommodation (depends on various                       GB£980 – GB£5,520
                          factors and personal preference)
                          Food- 2 meals per day                                        GB£350
                          Transport                                                     GB£70
                          Others (Entertainment)                                       GB£200
3   Financial Aid        Financial Aid options will not be available for programmes/classes that are
    Available Through    conducted fully online. If programmes are hybrid, only on-site participation
    NUS GRO              would qualify a student for financial aid. If a physical/on-site programme
                         switches to fully online before the commencement of the programme, NUS
                         reserves the right to adjust or retract the financial aid package.

PROGRAMME DETAILS
4 Academic Content       LSE will offer a blended learning approach and remote-learning option for
                         Summer 2021.

                         For the blended learning approach, seminar style classes and 3 additional hours
                         of lectures are planned to run on campus each week, all in socially distanced
                         environments. This will be supported by a combination of live and pre-recorded
                         lectures delivered online.

                         A remote-learning approach will run alongside the blended learning programme
                         for those students not able to attend in person.

                         The courses offered by LSE can be found online at https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-
                         at-lse/Summer-Schools/Summer-School/Courses/Secure.

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Please note that it is only possible to take a maximum of one course per session
                        at LSE. LSE reserves the right to change courses, faculty and dates without
                        notice.

                        Information on teaching and assessment can be found online at
                        https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Summer-Schools/Summer-School/Teaching-
                        and-assessment/Secure.

                        LSE will be running information sessions to help students find out more about
                        Summer School 2021. Each event covers the same topics but will run at different
                        times of day to suit international audiences.

                            •   Tuesday 2 February @ 1pm (GMT)
                            •   Wednesday 24 February @ 4pm (GMT)
                            •   Thursday 11 March @ 9am (GMT)

5   Eligibility         NUS’s generic eligibility requirements apply, please see GRO website for details.
    Requirements
                        LSE requires:
                            • At least B+ in grades, GPA 3.3, or an equivalent of NUS CAP of 4.0/5.0;
                            • A transcript from NUS which shows that you have read the modules
                                which form the pre-requisites to higher-level LSE modules

                        More information about eligibility can be found online.

6   Accommodation       Please note that accommodation details for 2021 are yet to be finalised. You will
                        be notified when more information is available if you have registered for one of
                        their courses. Refer to the host university website for the accommodation
                        arrangements.

7   Application         Applications will open on 25 January 2021. Please send an online application via
    Procedure at Host   LSE’s website.
    Institution
                        NUS students are entitled to a 10% discount for your tuition fees using the code
                        NUS21.

                        Steps to use the code:
                        Students should use the code in the ‘Further Information’ section in the form, in
                        the ‘Institution Code’ box. This box will appear when students select the
                        following:
                             • Who will be paying for your course at LSE? Select: ‘My
                                 University/employer/I have an institution code’
                             • Does your institution have an existing relationship with LSE? Select: Yes
                        Once the correct code has been entered, the institution name will be displayed
                        to the right of the box.

                        By submitting your application to LSE you are confirming that you have read,
                        understood and will abide by the Programme’s Terms and Conditions, Rules &

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Regulations and Codes of Conduct.
8   Application         You are REQUIRED TO apply via NUS’ EduRec-GE AND the host university’s
    Procedure at NUS    website concurrently.

                        Please apply through NUS EduRec System if you want to do module mapping
                        and apply for financial aid. Applying through EduRec will allow GRO to contact
                        and assist you in times of crisis/emergency while you are overseas. With an
                        official application through EduRec, GRO can also provide you with supporting
                        letters for visa application and NS deferment (for NSmen). Read the step-by-
                        step guide which we have prepared for you on GRO’s web.

                        Please note that you must accept both the EduRec offer as well as the host
                        university offer in order to confirm your participation in this programme.

9   Module Mapping      You can start the module mapping process after you apply in EduRec and accept
                        the offer for the programme. Click here for a step-by-step guide on applying for
                        module mapping. Please read here for FAQs on module mapping for Summer
                        Programmes in 2021.

                        For clarification, students may contact the SEP administrators/coordinators at
                        their respective home Faculty/School Dean's Office or the academic department
                        before applying for the programme.

                        Module mapping request is subjected to approval from the Faculties.
10 Transcript           All students will be able to request a certificate and/or transcript that will
                        include their name, course/courses and grade, after the LSE programme has
                        finished.

                        Digital transcripts will be made available shortly after the programme has
                        ended, usually in late September via the LSE Digitary system.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
11 Visa Application   Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, please refer to this website
                      https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control for the latest immigration and border
                      guidelines.

                        Students have to check with the respective embassy for visa matters pertaining
                        to the passport they are holding.

                        Singapore citizens do not need an entry visa to the UK. At customs, please show
                        the necessary supporting documents and apply for a Short-term Study Visa on
                        arrival in the UK.

                        Other    nationals,  please    check       your    visa    requirement      here:
                        https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

12 Travel Advisories    Visit the MFA website for travel advisories on various countries from the
                        Singapore government.

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13 Student Insurance     NUS will continue to offer NUS Travel Insurance for approved study abroad
                         programmes including International Summer Programmes (i-SP). For more
                         information on COVID-related coverage under the NUS Student Insurance
                         Scheme, please refer to the following link: http://nus.edu.sg/uhc/docs/default-
                         source/insurance/frequently-asked-questions-on-covid-19.pdf

                         Students are responsible for ensuring that they have sufficient travel insurance
                         coverage. Exclusions to the NUS blanket travel insurance may apply. Students
                         may consider purchasing additional travel insurance if required.

14 Contact Information   Questions about the programme? Contact the host university at:
                         summer.school@lse.ac.uk.

                         Questions about module mapping? Visit this webpage.

                         Questions specific to NUS GRO? Contact us at: askGRO

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