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Study Options

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Two flexible routes

Choose How You Study

LSCAHM offers two study modes designed to fit different lives and learning styles. Pick the route that works for you — the qualification you earn and the tutor support you receive are the same.

Online Study

Study LSCAHM programmes remotely with the same academic rigour and tutor support as our on-campus cohorts. Weekly live seminars, on-demand recordings and interactive assessments give you the flexibility to progress from anywhere in the world.

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On-Campus Study

Join our central London campus for face-to-face teaching, small-group tutorials and full access to LSCAHM's facilities and industry network. On-campus study is ideal if you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to build strong professional connections.

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Which Route Fits You

Read the profiles below and choose the route that best matches how you learn and where you are in your life right now. Still unsure? Speak to our admissions team.

Online is right for you if…

  • You are working, caring for family, or based outside the UK.
  • You value flexibility and want to fit study around a fixed schedule.
  • You are self-directed and comfortable learning through a virtual classroom.
  • You want a UK qualification without relocating.

On-Campus is right for you if…

  • You thrive in face-to-face discussion and small-group learning.
  • You want daily access to our London campus, library and staff.
  • You are planning to build a UK-based professional network.
  • You want to make the most of London's cultural and industry life.
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Life at LSCAHM

One school. Two ways in. The same London education.

Whether you learn from home or from central London, you're taught by the same faculty, sit the same assessments and graduate with the same LSCAHM qualification. This is what it looks like from both sides.

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The journey

From enquiry to your first lecture

Every LSCAHM applicant is guided from the day they enquire to the day they walk into their first lecture — online or on campus. Here is the path most students follow.

Step 01 · Day 1

Compare the study modes

Read side-by-side details on online and on-campus learning at LSCAHM, review the term calendar, and decide which route fits your circumstances.

Step 02 · Week 1

Book an advisor conversation

Schedule a short call with a course advisor to talk through your goals, timelines and any questions about fees, entry requirements or visas.

Step 03 · Week 2

Shortlist your programme

Browse the LSCAHM catalogue, save the courses that match your ambitions and confirm the intake you want to join.

Step 04 · Week 3

Apply through the portal

Submit a single online application with qualifications, references and a personal statement. Our team reviews drafts on request.

Step 05 · Week 4–5

Confirm your route

Once your offer arrives, accept online, pay the enrolment deposit and lock in whether you'll study online or on the London campus.

Step 06 · Week 6

Start your first term

Join induction week — live online or in-person at Shelton Street — meet your cohort and begin your first lectures with your named tutor.

Study Options — Questions & Answers

Everything you need to know about learning online or on our London campus with LSCAHM.

Yes. Both routes lead to the same awarded qualification, are taught by the same faculty and follow the same assessment criteria. Your certificate does not indicate the mode of study.

In most cases yes, subject to visa status and available places on the receiving cohort. Speak to LSCAHM admissions before the end of the term you wish to transfer from — we will confirm eligibility, fees and any paperwork required.

Live seminars are streamed each week through our secure virtual classroom, with breakout groups for smaller discussions. If you cannot attend live, recordings are available on demand for the remainder of the programme.

Yes. Every online cohort has scheduled one-to-one video sessions with academic tutors, monitored written feedback on assessments and a subject-specific mentor throughout the year.

International students studying on-campus in London will typically need a Short-term study visa or Student visa depending on the length of the programme. Our admissions team supports you through the CAS and visa process step by step.

Both routes give you access to LSCAHM's guest lectures, industry visits and alumni network. On-campus study naturally offers more in-person contact around London, while online students join the same events via livestream and can attend optional short residencies.

Ready to Choose Your Route?

Apply online in minutes, or speak to LSCAHM admissions about the study mode that best fits your goals.

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