Articles in this category Do I have to be online at a specific time or day to study? No. The units’ content is asynchronous and available on a weekly basis, which is why you can access the Campus Online whenever and wherever you want. However, there will be assessments that require a ... How do I complete the units' assessment? The type of assessment depends on the curricular unit. However, the assessment is always carried out or submitted in the last week of the unit. There are units that require papers, projects, or case s... Is there a study break period? Study breaks occur when there's a change of term and stage. The break period between terms is two weeks and the break period between stages is five weeks. The school calendar is available to students ... What happens if I fail at one or more curricular units of a stage? If you fail one or more curricular units at first attempt you will be offered the opportunity to Resit - resubmission of the failed assessment component(s) at the end of the stage (academic year). If... What's the length of a BA (Hons) degree? LSDM’s BA (Hons) degree is composed of 3 stages, each stage consisting of 2 terms of 16 weeks. In total, the course has a total length of 27 months, considering intervals and study breaks between stag... What's the length of the MA courses? The LSDM's MA courses are composed of one Stage (an academic year) with a length of 12 months. The stage consists of 3 terms of 16 weeks each. Do I have to buy any kind of software to do my studies? No. LSDM pwill provide you the software you need to develop your assignments, as well as will inform you of tools, applications and software free or free to use for academic purposes. Will I have to write a Dissertation in the MA? No. The MA is a “Master of Arts” which means that it holds a component essentially practical. Therefore, the Dissertation is replaced by an Applied Project that obeys the general rules of literature r... How does online learning work? Online learning involves a combination of reading, research, online activities, critical thinking and reflection and tutor discussions. We have developed o What support do I receive throughout my online studies? You will have a point of contact to support you with both academic and non-academic issues. From enquiry to enrolment, you will have a dedicated admissions advisor to answer any queries you may have a... I've been ill and couldn't take my exam. Can I still take it? Yes, you can. If you are unable to sit an exam due to illness or other force majeure, you can submit the mitigating circumstances form and attach evidence to support the analysis. If the reason is acc...