When you meet with an adviser they will talk you through the various ways in which the School can provide support and adjustments to your studies, such as: 

My Adjustments 

Any necessary support and adjustments to your teaching and learning will be recorded within a document known as My Adjustments (MAs). MAs will be shared with staff on a need-to-know basis to ensure that these can be implemented. 

You will have the option to describe in your own words how your condition may affect your studies, helping those who teach you to understand your health issues, and how best they can be both tactful and supportive throughout your time at LSE. This is entirely optional however, and details of your condition do not need to be disclosed in any detail if this is your preference.  

My Adjustments (MA) are created in collaboration with you, and will be discussed in detail with your adviser at your first appointment.  

Central Exam Adjustments 

We can recommend Central Exam Adjustments (CEAs) to ensure you are able to take your exams with reasonable adjustments in place. For example by providing rest breaks, extra time or access to food and medication.  

Appropriate Central Exam Adjustments can be discussed with your adviser, and are dependent on your individual circumstances and the medical evidence you provide.  

Home Students 

UK students are encouraged to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA). This will fund software and equipment which you may need in order to undertake your studies, as well as some forms of specialist human support if appropriate.  

If you are funded by a UK Research Council, you should speak with an adviser for further information on how to apply. All other students must apply for DSA via Student Finance England, or the appropriate home country equivalent. Our team are happy to answer any questions you may have about the process.  

International Students

International students are not eligible for DSA funding, though where appropriate, LSE will cover the cost of disability-related support and technology needed for your studies.

For practical information and tips, please see our guide to studying at LSE with a long-term medical condition (pdf). 

Once enrolled, students may have to undertake course selection as part of their programme. As a disabled student the below may be useful to consider:

1. Make sure to read the Course Selection Guidance well in advance.  

2. Ensure that the course selection system LSE for You is accessible to you and any specialist software you require.  

3. Find out as much as possible about the courses you are interested in (programme and course information), particularly around the methods of assessment used in order that you can consider how suited they are to you, and whether you may benefit from particular exam or assessment adjustments for them.  

4. Find out if your preferred courses involve field work or travel, for which you may need to plan ahead to ensure adjustments are in place.  

5. Discuss all the above with your DMHS Adviser, particularly if there are adjustments you would like to consider based on the above considerations.  

6. If you have any queries on the course selection process itself, please contact the Student Services Centre via the online enquiry form. 

7. If you have queries about the content of the courses you are considering, please contact the relevant teaching department.  

Any sensitive information which you provide is held by the Disability and Mental Health Service in the strictest confidence, and only shared with other LSE staff on a need-to-know basis with your prior consent. The only exception is where the withholding of information poses a significant risk of harm to yourself or others. For full details, please see our Policy, Procedures and Confidentiality page.