Emfss Prospectus

Undergraduate study in
Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences 20132014
Academic direction by:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/lse
10 key facts about your study with us

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You can gain a University of London degree through the University of London International Programmes, from anywhere in the world. These degrees are internationally recognised, giving you an advantage in the job market, wherever your career takes you. You can rely on the quality of the content of your degree. All of the programmes in this prospectus were developed by LSE, one of the worlds leading social science universities. You gain specialist expertise in business-relevant subjects, with an international perspective. Our degrees will help you to develop skills for the long term that employers value such as problem-solving, creative thinking, self-discipline and drive. You receive comprehensive study guides approved by LSE academics, as well as access to a wealth of online resources. You can study independently or choose additional study support from our network of 70-plus teaching institutions worldwide that meet our quality criteria. A wide range of entry points include fast track routes, for those who already have diplomas or an undergraduate degree. Graduates from these programmes go on to study Masters degrees at top universities worldwide. The programmes allow you to spread payments over your study period.
Contents
Information
Using this prospectus
There is a colour-coded band down the side of each page in this prospectus. The colour of this band either refers to the di erent types of quali cations on o er or to a speci c piece of information that you might need. The banding on this page refers to any general information related to the University or the suite of quali cations. A guide to the other colours is listed below.
Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Worldwide Access, Opportunity, International Reputation The University of London International Programmes Academic direction: The London School of Economics and Political Science Introduction to the awards Am I ready to study? How you study Support for your studies Gaining a prestigious University of London quali cation The Online Student Portal Thinking ahead professional accreditation The route around our programmes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 16 BSc Mathematics and Economics BSc Politics and International Relations BSc Sociology Joint Laws programme resources BSc Accounting with Law BSc Management with Law BSc Sociology with Law Diplomas for Graduates Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences Additional educational support International Foundation Programme 34 36 39 40 41 42 43 44 48 50 55
General information BSc degrees Diploma for Graduates Diploma in Economics/ Diploma in Social Sciences International Foundation Programme Course descriptions Accreditation of prior learning (APL) How to apply
Reference section
Programmes
BSc degrees BSc Accounting and Finance BSc Banking and Finance BSc Business BSc Development and Economics BSc Economics BSc Economics and Finance BSc Economics and Management BSc Information Systems and Management BSc International Development BSc International Relations BSc Management
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Transfer Selection groups Course descriptions Individual courses Tests of pro ciency in English Accreditation of prior learning (APL) Application and registration process Documentary evidence Fees and contacts How much will my programme cost? Inclusive Practice Policy Study programmes for 2013-2014
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Key dates
Application deadline:
You can apply throughout the year, but we strongly advise you to apply as early as possible. Applications must be received no later than: 1 October in the year before you intend to sit your rst examinations. Registration deadline: 30 November Despatch of study materials: Soon after your registration form and fee are received. Examinations: May/June
Worldwide Access, Opportunity, International Reputation

The University of London International Programmes is unique in its global reach. 52,000 students in more than 180 countries. 100-plus degrees, diplomas and certi cates. Over 600 exam centres worldwide. 70-plus institutions formally recognised to o er tuition for our programmes.
Worldwide Access
Since 1858, the University of London International Programmes has enriched the lives of hundreds of thousands of students worldwide. Our exible and a ordable study methods enable students to study wherever they live. Our alumni include Nobel prize winners, politicians, designers, engineers, poets, teachers, lawyers and leaders of business and industry.
Opportunity
Our success is based on the University of Londons reputation for high academic standards, built by the outstanding teaching and research of its 18 Colleges. All programmes o ered by the University of London International Programmes are developed by Colleges of the University of London. These Colleges are also responsible for the assessment of the degrees. Wherever our students live, they are examined to the same high standard as those studying in London at one of the Universitys Colleges.
International Reputation
The University of London International Programmes

Professor Jonathan Kydd, Dean, University of London International Programmes
For more than 150 years, the University of London International Programmes has been o ering degree programmes to students worldwide. Today, we have 52,000 students studying in over 180 countries, bringing the University of London to you through distance and exible learning. As a family of world-class institutions, the University has a reputation for academic distinction in teaching and research, both in the UK and internationally. Ranging from education to management, and from law to philosophy, all of our programmes are developed by academics within the University of Londons constituent Colleges. This ensures that our awards are recognised worldwide for their quality and value, and that students bene t from the academic rigour and cutting-edge research undertaken within the Colleges. Studying with the University of London is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. We look forward to welcoming you into our global community of students and wish you every success.
In the increasingly competitive environment of worldwide access to higher education, the University of London International Programmes continue to offer a guarantee of quality, value and intellectual rigour.
Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS, Vice-Chancellor, University of London
Academic direction: The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
An introduction from Dr Keith Sharp, Director, University of London International Programmes at LSE
understand the causes of things. You can only nd out the causes Studying on one of the programmes of things by asking questions listed in this prospectus could change our programmes will help you to your life in many ways. Not only can it think about why things are the improve your career prospects, it can way they are. Though extremely also encourage you to think critically rewarding, studying social science and creatively and increase your is very demanding and requires understanding of how a major commitment on your and why modern part. Many students achieve societies, outstanding results and we are institutions very proud of their success. and Our programmes provide an economic excellent foundation for a wide variety systems of careers ranging from accounting, function in the banking and information systems to way they do. the media, civil service and journalism. LSEs motto is All of the programmes can act as a rerum cognoscere stepping stone to further study at causas: to undergraduate and Masters level.
Welcome to a global programme
Ask yourself these questions: Do I want to develop a questioning outlook and be critical of my own work?
How will you know if this is the right study programme for you?
Do I want to link ideas from all the disciplines I study to create new ways of thinking about issues in the real world? Do I want the challenge of developing more than one way of thinking about the social world? Do I want to work co-operatively with others to share my ideas and learn how to develop this important skill for the world of work? If you can answer yes to all of the above then you are certainly someone who would enjoy studying one of these programmes. Whatever stage you have reached in your education you can use the table opposite to see which study path and quali cation is the right one for you. We hope you enjoy looking through the programmes on o er and look forward to welcoming you.
The London School of Economics and Political Science

LSE is one of the Colleges of the University of London and a world-leading social science institution. Academics from LSE provide the academic direction for the programmes listed in this prospectus. Since its foundation in 1895, LSE has been regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. Its teaching and research is recognised worldwide as a benchmark of quality. The Schools academic pro le spans the broad range of social sciences disciplines that re ect how we interact with one another and with society. LSE is an institution renowned for focusing on real world issues. Current areas of research and expertise include globalisation, human rights, risk and business management, new communications technologies, urban and regional policies, and new forms of governance. LSE alumni and former sta include 16 Nobel prize winners and 34 past or present heads of state. LSE academics come from all over the world and from many social, educational and ethnic backgrounds. They are in constant demand as commentators and analysts in the media, act as advisors to governments, and are seconded to national and international organisations.
Introduction to the awards

Award/Level Why consider this? Courses Cost Duration
If you do not currently meet the entrance requirements for our degrees International Foundation Programme (Level 3) If you do not have the right entry quali cations, the International Foundation Programme (IFP) provides an ideal route to studying one of our BSc degrees. Students who successfully complete the IFP may then complete a degree in a further three years. You may also transfer onto the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences if you wish. If you can attend one of the Diploma-teaching institutions and you wish to: Get on to the degree programme and may not meet the entrance requirements for the degree. Gain a stand-alone quali cation that will admit you into the second year of the BSc programmes listed in this prospectus and degrees at many universities in the UK, USA and Australia. 4 1,000 1 3 years
Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences (FHEQ Level 4)
1,240
1 5 years
If you meet the entrance requirements for our degrees BSc Standard Route (FHEQ Level 6) To gain a world-class degree through exible study. If you have previously studied similar material to a comparable level and depth you can apply for APL from up to four full 100 courses. If you wish to enhance your skills or professional knowledge, demonstrate your ability in a speci c area (for example to a university or a professional body), or simply study certain subjects you have an interest in, you can apply to take individual courses. For more information on entrance requirements and fees, please see www.londoninternational.ac.uk/ distance-exible-learning/individual-courses-modules/emfss 12 3,807 3 8 years
Individual courses (FHEQ Level 4-6)
1+
370
1 2 years
If you already have a rst degree (Bachelors degree) BSc Graduate Entry Route (FHEQ Level 6) If you hold a full rst degree and want a exible way to gain a second degree, you may be able to complete a shorter than usual study programme (a minimum of two years for most degrees). If you hold a full rst degree in any discipline but, for professional or personal reasons, wish to secure a stand-alone quali cation in a named discipline in the elds of Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences. You may also use the diploma as a basis for progression into postgraduate study in a related area. 9 2,877 2 8 years
Diplomas for Graduates (FHEQ Level 6)
1,387
1 5 years
Notes
Entrance requirements for: International Foundation Programme see page 55 Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences see page 48 BSc degrees (Standard and Graduate Entry Route) see page 18 Diplomas for Graduates see page 44 There are many other quali cations, from the UK and overseas, that the University accepts as satisfying the entrance requirements.
If completed in the minimum time period, based on University of London 2013-2014 fees (please note that fees are subject to annual review).
Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences and International Foundation Programme students will need to pay fees to a local institution. If you choose to attend an institution whilst studying for other awards you will need to pay their fees in addition to University of London fees. If you successfully complete one of these Diplomas you can transfer to, and complete, a BSc degree in a further two years paying continuing registration fees. If you successfully complete the International Foundation Programme you can transfer to, and complete, the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences or a BSc degree. You will need to pay additional fees.
The BSc Development and Economics, BSc Economics and Finance, and BSc Information Systems and Management have a three-year minimum registration period. www.londoninternational.ac.uk/lse
Am I ready to study?
A University of London qualication is sought after and highly regarded worldwide. Given the academic rigour of our programmes, to achieve good results requires a high degree of self-motivation and commitment. But your hard work will be worth it in the end, as you will join an expanding community of alumni with excellent career prospects. Am I eligible?
You can take advantage of the wide range of entry points, including a fast track route for those who already hold a degree. For degree programmes you will need to have a minimum of the equivalent of three passes at GCSE/GCE O level
at Grade C or above (including a mathematical subject), plus two further subjects at A level, and proof of your competence in English. If you are not eligible for the degree, you may be eligible for the International Foundation Programme (please see page 55) or either the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences (please see page 48).
allocate to your studies. As a guide, you should dedicate at least 35 hours per week for approximately 34 weeks of the year if you intend to complete the maximum of four courses in any one year.
You can manage your studies to t in with your own schedule and responsibilities. You do not have to enter for examinations every year if you have not had enough time to
How can I t my studies into my schedule?
You can either study independently at a pace that suits you, or enrol for additional classes at a local institution, either full time or part time, and bene t from the more formalised support this provides. Please note that only students taking the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences or the International Foundation Programmemust attend a teaching institution.
What support can I get?
How you study

Our programmes provide an opportunity to obtain a prestigious degree or other quali cation at a reasonable cost. You can choose to study independently or pay for additional educational support at a local institution, where available, to bene t from face-to-face tutorial support and interaction with fellow students. Please note that students taking the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences or the International Foundation Programme must attend a Diploma-teaching institution (please see the list on pages 50-53). Although the University does not provide personal tuition to International Programmes students for the study programmes listed in this prospectus, LSE does o er a Summer School which may provide additional support for your studies (please see next page for details). University of London sta can help you with administrative queries. If you have any questions of an academic nature you will be able to contact the LSE o ce, but please remember (especially if you intend to study independently) that LSE sta cannot engage in active or regular contact or tuition.
Flexible study
the best use of resources and preparing for examinations. Subject guides for each course studied. These guides introduce you to topics and help you to use textbooks in a productive manner. Past examination papers and Examiners commentaries. The commentaries provide an insight into how individual questions should have been tackled and outline common mistakes made by students in the past. Past papers enable you to practise for your examinations. These resources are updated annually and are available to download. Regulations containing full details of important information such as syllabuses, programme structures and degree classi cation criteria.
All of the above materials are available through the Online Student Portal (see page 10).
towards the assessment: IS1060 Introduction to information systems IS3139 Software engineering: theory and application GY3157 Independent geographical study IS3159 Research project in information systems
Access to a library with a quality selection of textbooks will be important for your study. You may be able to use other university or local libraries both in the United Kingdom and in your own country. We will provide a certi cate of registration on request if the library requires it.
LSE Library: www.lse.ac.uk/library
Library support
Your study materials are specially written by academics appointed by LSE. The cost of your study pack is included in your initial and continuing registration fees. Study materials include: A Student handbook containing advice and practical information such as: how to enter for examinations, contacts at the University, important dates in the year. Strategies for success an academic and study skills handbook containing information about study techniques, planning your studies, making
Online study materials
You will need to provide your own books and we recommend that you budget up to 300 per year. We ensure all key books are widely available either from internet bookshops or by mail order. For more information see advice about books on our website at: www.
londoninternational.ac.uk/lse
Books
Registered International Programmes students may have access to the main LSE Library for reference only. Before you visit the Library we advise you to check the LSE website for opening hours and what ID you need to present when you arrive.
Senate House Library, University of London: www.ull.ac.uk
When you decide you are ready, you will enter for unseen written examinations. These are set and marked by our academics to ensure your work is assessed to the same standard as College-based students at LSE. Examinations are held once a year, in May/June, at local centres in over 180 di erent countries as well as in London. For most courses you will sit a three-hour paper (or a twohour paper for each half course). For the following courses a project/coursework also counts
Examinations
Registered International Programmes students are entitled to use Senate House Library. The Library charges for this service: Annual membership 130.72 Six-month membership 83.74 Day membership 6.28 You can also purchase a sevenday carnet (31.40) that allows you to make seven visits over the following 12 months.
For more information:
Contact Senate House Library, University of London, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU. Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8461/2 Fax: +44 (0)20 7862 8480 Email: enquiries@shl.lon.ac.uk
Support for your studies

LSE runs two three-week Summer Schools each year, usually from early July to mid-August. You are welcome to join the schools, which o er a range of intellectually stimulating and academically challenging courses designed to allow students, academics and professional people to undertake a period of intensive study in areas of interest to them. Attending the Summer School does not count towards your nal assessment but can be bene cial to your programme of study.
www2.lse.ac.uk/study/ UOLIP/Events/home.aspx
LSE Summer School
The University also o ers a one-day Induction course held in London in September and a series of Intensive weekend courses (in November, December, March and April). These are aimed principally at students studying for the LLB, but may also be of interest if you intend to study any law courses as part of your degree or diploma. More information can be found on our website.
www.londoninternational. ac.uk/current_students/laws
University law courses
Scholarships for MSc study are awarded annually to students who have successfully completed one of the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences as International Programmes students, and who have also been accepted for postgraduate study at LSE. To qualify, students will normally have, or expect to have, a rst class honours degree from the University of London International Programmes. These scholarships normally cover full fees and maintenance.
Scholarships for students to study at Masters level in London at LSE
I am happy to be awarded the scholarship and want to use this opportunity to thank the International Programmes for this amazing possibility to study on one of the most challenging programmes at LSE. For me, such an award is an excellent sign which directs you and gives reliance in what you are doing.
Artem Zhorin | BSc Economics, Russia
Artem studied for his BSc Economics degree at the International College of Economics and Finance in Moscow. He was awarded a scholarship to take an MSc at LSE.
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Gaining a prestigious University of London qualication

As an International Programmes student you register with the University of London for one of its awards. The academic direction of your programme including the syllabus, assessment, learning resources and, where given, academic support is the responsibility of a particular College, or consortium of Colleges, of the University of London, known as the Lead College. LSE is the Lead College for the programmes in this prospectus. When you graduate with a degree, diploma or certi cate from the University of London you will be sent two documents - a nal diploma (the parchment you receive on graduation) and a Diploma Supplement. The nal diploma indicates that you were registered with the University of London and awarded a University of London degree or diploma, and give the name of the Lead College which conducted the examinations. The University of London logo and the ViceChancellors signature are incorporated. The Diploma Supplement describes the nature, level and content of the programme you successfully completed and includes a transcript of courses taken and marks achieved, as well as the overall classi cation. It also provides further information about the role of the Lead College and method of study.
The Online Student Portal

You are required to con rm on your application form that you have access to the internet so that you are able to make use of resources which are only available online.
Student discussion forums: An open space for you to discuss interests and seek support from your peers, working collaboratively to solve problems and discuss subject material. Videos: Recorded academic introductions to many subjects; interviews and debates with academics who have designed the courses and teach similar ones at LSE. Recorded lectures: For a few subjects, where appropriate, the sessions from previous years Kick o days and Study weekends have been recorded and made available online via the VLE. Audiovisual tutorials and solutions: For some of the rst year courses such as Introduction to economics, Statistics and Mathematics, audiovisual tutorials are available to help you work through key concepts and to show the standard expected in examination. Self-testing activities: Allowing you to test your own understanding of subject material. Study skills: Expert advice on getting started with your studies, preparing for examinations and developing your digital literacy skills. Students registered for Laws courses also receive access to the dedicated Laws VLE.
Consisting of short video clips and self-quiz exercises, this module helps you to understand what is expected of you as a University of London student. It will also help to answer many of the questions you may have about the programmes.
lse.tomps.co.uk/multiscreen PREVIEW: You can preview some of the resources that are available at: www2.lse.ac.uk/study/ UOLIP/study_materials.aspx
Online induction
As soon as you have registered we will send you a University of London username and password which will allow you to log in to the Student Portal. All of the online resources available to students can be found in the Portal.
By supporting your studies and helping you feel part of a community, the VLE forms an important part of your study experience with us. It provides: Electronic study materials: All of the printed materials which you receive from the University of London are available to download, to give you exibility in how and where you study.
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
The Online Library holds thousands of journal articles which you will be able to access free of charge. Many of the courses on the EMFSS programmes make use of journal articles in the essential reading lists. The Online Library with its brand new search engine, Summon, is accessed via the Student Portal. Summon is a Google-like search engine that provides fast, relevancy ranked results through a single search box. For many students, using an Online Library and reading journal articles are new skills. We provide support and guidance on the best way to approach journal resources and a range of materials are available designed to improve your reading and information skills. A dedicated helpdesk is available if you have any di culties in nding what you need.
The Online Library
So that you can make the best use of the resources available, including the online student portal, you need regular access to the internet and a computer.
Computer requirements:
You receive a fully featured University of London email service. Once logged into the portal, you can carry out all standard email actions such as send, receive and forward emails, add attachments, and create folders for storing and organising your email.
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The great thing with the VLE is that its 24-hour access, wherever students are around the world.
Dr James Abdey
Prole: Dr James Abdey | Department of Statistics, LSE

Statistics 1 is a core rst-year course for many of the LSEled degrees. Although its compulsory, many students may not have had much previous statistical exposure. To support students, a range of learning resources relating to Statistics is available through the VLE. In the video tutorials you hear me explaining a concept in quite a dynamic way. Rather than just solving a question, I will also tailor the answer for an exam situation: Exactly how should this solution be structured? What are the Examiners looking for? You cant get that level of guidance straight from the subject guide. The great thing with the VLE is that its 24-hour access, wherever students are around the world. They can either stream video tutorials or download them to listen to o ine if theyre commuting. Other online resources include a Q&A forum where students can post questions; self-test quizzes for each subject guide chapter, giving students an opportunity to see whether theyve grasped the key concepts; and recorded mini lectures which are particularly useful for independent learners. Having these di erent forms of resources, students can pick and choose which they use. They dont have to listen to every single video and try every single quiz. Rather it gives them the option to focus on speci c areas where theyre having di culty. For example, students may get onto the topic of hypothesis testing which might seem a bit alien to them so the VLE resources can provide support. Collectively, the archive of forum postings, practice exam questions, video tutorials and self-test quizzes should help them master the material.
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Thinking ahead professional accreditation
Graduates of our BSc Accounting and Finance / BSc Banking and Finance degrees who wish to continue their studies towards professional accreditation in the accounting or nancial professions can bene t from our fast track agreements with the professional bodies listed below. Subject to passing the required combination of courses on your degree, you will be exempt from certain modules
required on the route towards professional accreditation. We have provided a summary here, but advise you to visit the relevant website for further information. For all these quali cations you would study in a similar way to the International Programmes: modules are o ered by self-study, supported by revision sessions and/or tuition o ered by approved providers.
BSc Accounting and Finance graduates

About the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) How to qualify for membership of CIMA
CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) is the worlds largest professional body of management accountants, o ering the most relevant nance quali cation for business, with 203,000 members and students in 174 countries worldwide. It is the only professional body that quali es accountants solely for business, and is a proven path to fantastic career prospects and high earning potential. Their role within organisations puts them at the heart of the company, helping people and businesses to succeed.
CIMA requires student to have completed their bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance as the required entry point. Having graduated, students who have passed the required speci ed EMFSS courses are eligible to receive exemptions for CIMAs Certi cate in Business Accounting (Exemptions being granted for C01-C05) and also CIMAs Operational Levels for P1 (Performance Operations) and F1 (Financial Operations) that count towards CIMAs Diploma in Management Accounting. Further information can be obtained at:
http://www.cimaglobal.com/
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BSc Accounting and Finance graduates (continued)

About CPA Australia
CPA Australia is one of the worlds largest accounting bodies with a membership of more than 129,000 nance, accounting and business professionals across the globe. Its core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy, working with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to governments, regulators, industries, academia and the general public.
CPA Australia require students to have completed their degree as an entry point to the CPA (Aust) designation. Graduates that have successfully completed the BSc in Accounting and Finance programme are eligible to receive up to eight exemptions from the CPA Australia Programme. To ensure that you are studying courses which qualify for exemption, it is important that you check the exemptions page of the CPA Australia website when choosing your optional study courses. Further information: cpaaustralia.com.au on a three year paid training contract with an authorised training employer. There are over 2,200 ICAEW training employers of all sizes throughout the UK and overseas. Training opportunities exist in countries including Cyprus, Malaysia and Russia to name but a few. There are fteen exams which make up the ACA quali cation: 12 Professional Stage modules and 3 Advanced Stage modules. The modules are linked to your work experience and personal skills development. Although graduates from any discipline can study the ACA, graduates of the BSc Accounting and Finance degree can claim credit for up to 6 Professional Stage modules depending upon the options chosen and grades achieved. Further information and details of the credit for prior learning: icaew.com/careers Once you have completed the BSc Banking and Finance and included coverage of management issues (either course MN1107 Introduction to business and management taken within the degree, or by demonstrating equivalent learning via a di erent quali cation) you can apply for Accreditation of Prior Certi cated learning to the ifs BSc (Hons) in Banking Practice and Management. You then complete four additional modules covering Strategic management in nancial services and choose from a range of specialised nance modules such as Applied credit analysis and Risk nancing and management, after which you will need to gain two years relevant work experience. The Chartered Associateship designation is then maintained by annual CPD. Further information: www.ifslearning.ac.uk
How to qualify as a Certied Public Accountant in Australia
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is the largest professional accountancy body in Europe, with over 130,000 members in over 160 countries. Their internationally recognised ACA quali cation opens up a range of career opportunities from established multinationals to entrepreneurial local organisations. Competitive salaries, international travel and a choice of exciting careers, are just some of the rewards available to chartered accountants.
About The ICAEW
The ICAEW di er from other accountancy bodies as students study for the ACA whilst in full time employment earning a competitive salary. Graduates study for the ACA whilst
How to claim credit for up to 6 Professional Stage modules
The ifs is a world-class provider of nancial education. Their programmes are the result of a constant dialogue with employers, students, teachers, tutors and examiners. They combine innovation and quality, and draw from over 130 years of educational experience, resulting in the ifs being the provider of choice to many of the worlds leading nancial organisations.
About the ifs School of Finance
The pathway is an accelerated route whereby you can achieve Chartered Associateship status. This is a prestigious award that confers professional standing.
How to qualify for Chartered Associateship of the ifs School of Finance
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BSc Accounting and Finance graduates BSc Accounting with Law graduates BSc Banking and Finance graduates
About the Association of Chartered Certied Accountants (ACCA)
of three years and complete a Professional Ethics module. Graduates of our BSc Accounting and Finance are able to claim exemption from up to 8 of these 9 fundamental level examinations. The BSc Accounting and Finance compulsory courses cover these 8 courses but if you are a BSc Banking and Finance student, it is important that you choose your optional courses carefully by looking on the exemptions page of the ACCA website to make sure that you are studying ones which qualify for exemption. Further information: www.accaglobal.com
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certi ed Accountants) is the largest global professional accountancy body with 296,000 students and 115,000 members in 170 countries. They o er quali cations to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, nance and management. ACCAs reputation is grounded in over 100 years of providing accounting and nance quali cations.
In order to qualify as an ACCA member, you need to complete 9 Fundamental level exams, and 5 professional level exams. You will also need to have relevant practical experience, with a minimum
How to qualify as an ACCA member
BSc Accounting and Finance graduates BSc Banking and Finance graduates (Case by case application applies)
About ICPAS
The Institute of Certi ed Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) is the national organisation of the accountancy profession in Singapore that accords the prestigious CPA Singapore designation. ICPASs network of members spans the globe and its international outlook and connections are re ected in its membership of professional organisations like the ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA), the Asia-Oceania Tax Consultants Association (AOTCA) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). ICPAS also caters for the training and professional development of its members through regular courses conducted by its training arm, the Singapore Accountancy Academy (SAA).
Completing the ICPAS Professional Examination quali es you for Associate Membership with the Institute. Upon satisfying the relevant work experience criteria and clearing the Pre Admission Course, you can apply for full membership and the designation CPA Singapore. To qualify for the ICPAS Professional Examination, you need to be awarded the BSc Accounting and Finance degree. If you have included all the subjects which ICPAS specify then you will be able to gain maximum credit and will only have to take a further 5 Professional Examination subjects required for provisional membership. Further information: icpas.com.sg
How to qualify as a Certied Public Accountant in Singapore
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We nd University of London graduates a good t for our rm, Grant Thornton. Coming from a diversity of cultural and national backgrounds, these graduates seamlessly blend into our culture. An added bonus is that some University of London graduates have chalked up invaluable work experience before pursuing their academic degrees. In a nutshell I would say they are every employers dream of an employee. They possess a certain level of maturity, willing to learn, independent and street smart. Professionals need a full range of skills apart from technical proficiency.
Mr Ong Soo Ann, Partner, Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton LLP, Singapore
Grant Thornton International is one of the worlds leading accounting and consulting rms, with more than 2,600 partners in over 100 countries. As the Singapore member rm of Grant Thornton International, Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton LLP combines the knowledge and experience of the local marketplace with the technologies and specialist resources of a professional services organisation at the forefront of the global accounting profession. Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton LLP currently employs 23 University of London graduates.
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Deloitte Singapore welcomes and attracts talented accountants from all over the world. As such, we welcome the contribution and talent diversity that the University of London graduates bring to our rm.
Ms Seah Gek Choo, Talent Partner, Deloitte Singapore
Pictured from left to right are graduates Nicholas Lin, Seow Jen Yi, Poh Yong Kuan and Gurpreet Singh, who studied at SAA Global Education, the education arm of ICPAS.
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The route around our programmes

In 2011-12, the suite of EMFSS programmes was substantially redeveloped to ensure all of our study programmes aligned with the Further and Higher Education Quali cations (FHEQ) framework.
Introduction
Example AC1025 Principles of accounting

AC denotes the subject area (Accounting). 1 indicates that this is a 100 course (2 indicates a 200 course, 3 a 300 course). 025 is the unique course designator (based on the old course number 25 Principles of accounting).
The UKs Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) established the FHEQ as a framework for all further and higher education quali cations. Providing an important reference point, the FHEQ is based primarily on the concepts of levels and comparability. It helps providers of higher education to: maintain academic standards; inform international comparability of academic standards; ensure international competitiveness; and facilitate student/graduate mobility. Within the context of higher education awards, the FHEQ levels are: Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6. Levels 1-3 refer to pre-University education, while Level 7 is Masters-level. For ease of reference, we have adopted the following terminology: 100 courses (equivalent to FHEQ Level 4). 200 courses (equivalent to FHEQ Level 5). 300 courses (equivalent to FHEQ Level 6). By assigning each course to the appropriate FHEQ level and presenting programme structures in terms of levels, comparisons can now be drawn more easily across the suite of BSc awards.
About the FHEQ framework
The six-character course code is made up of three separate elements: the subject area, the course level and the unique course designator, respectively.
Course codes
Another key aim of the redevelopment is to make progression rules clearer. Courses are taken at three levels, representing the nominal three-year period of study. In your rst year of study you must demonstrate the capacity to succeed at Level 4 (100) courses before advancing to Level 5 (200) or Level 6 (300) courses, unless you have received APL. In terms of your progression through the Standard Route degree programmes, the following rules apply: you can take up to four full new courses in a year in your nal year of study, you may take ve new courses in order to complete your 12 courses, provided you are not carrying a failed course you may take a maximum of ve courses at any examination period, in any combination of new courses and resits you may take an individual course in your nal year, provided you do not take more than four other courses
Rules of progression for BSc degrees
in your rst year of study, you may only take 100 courses, unless you have received APL and are therefore permitted to take 200 or 300 courses to be eligible for the award of a degree, you must attempt all 12 courses of the study programme and pass a minimum of 10 (although this would result in a drop in the class band of the degree award) for the Graduate Entry Route degree programmes, you must successfully pass all nine courses to be eligible for the award of degree.
All of the programme structures given in this prospectus are subject to con rmation in the 2013-2014 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full details on the rules that govern the choice of any course.
Programme structures
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BSc degrees
The BSc degree programmes provide an excellent foundation for a wide variety of careers ranging from accounting, banking and information systems to the media, civil service and journalism.
All of the programmes can act as a stepping stone to further study at undergraduate and Masters level. You can gain a world-class degree through exible study, while being encouraged to think critically and creatively. The programmes will also enable you to increase your understanding of how and why modern societies, institutions and economic systems function in the way they do. For most degrees you have a certain amount of choice in the courses that you take. In the structures you will see that you can choose from a variety of Selection groups. You have control, within certain guidelines, over the number and choice of examinations you take each year. In any year that you enter an examination, you may attempt: a minimum of one new half course and a maximum of four new full courses or any number of courses that you have failed in a previous year (resits) plus a minimum of one new full course and a maximum of four new full courses or any number of resits only or ve new full courses in your nal year provided that you are not carrying any fails.
Choosing your courses
Who are they for?
In your rst year of study you must demonstrate the capacity to succeed at Level 4 (100) courses before advancing to Level 5 (200) or Level 6 (300) courses. All courses are full courses except where indicated otherwise in the selection groups on pages 57-59. You may complete your studies in a minimum of three years (or two years if you are given maximum APL or are studying through certain Graduate Entry Routes). You have up to eight years to complete your degree and you do not have to sit examinations every year.
Accreditation of prior learning (APL), Standard Route only:
BSc degrees consist of 12 courses when taken through the Standard Route and nine courses through the Graduate Entry Route. Courses are classi ed as either 100, 200 or 300.
Degree structures
Some courses have prerequisites (i.e. courses which must rst have been passed). The prerequisites are always represented by the code in brackets that comes after the title of the course.
Prerequisites
You may apply for APL from up to four full 100 courses. APL is awarded on an automatic or discretionary basis. See pages 72-73 for more information. You are advised to apply as early as possible if you want to claim APL from a course.
Degrees are awarded with the following classi cations: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours (divided into Upper Division and Lower Division), Third Class Honours.
Classication
BSc degree entrance requirements

normally be at least 17 years old and have either passes in: two subjects at GCE A level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE/ GCE O level at Grade C or above OR three subjects at GCE A level (with one A level at not less than grade D) OR three subjects at GCE A level and one further subject at GCSE/GCE O level at Grade C or above OR
To be eligible for the Standard Route you must:
two subjects at GCE A level, plus two further subjects at GCE AS level AND demonstrate competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level at Grade C or above AND provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University. A test of pro ciency may be required (see page 70 for more information).
Graduate Entry Route
In addition to the quali cations listed here, you must hold a full rst degree completed in a minimum of three years duration on a full time basis (or equivalent) from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London.
Note: If you hold a professional and/or postgraduate quali cation without a full rst degree, you cannot be considered for admission to the Graduate Entry Route.
Note: We accept many other quali cations, both from the UK and overseas, as satisfying our entrance requirements. Please visit: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/how_to_apply/application_process/entrance_quals.pdf
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BSc Accounting and Finance

Programme overview
This degree gives you an understanding of accounting and nance that will be useful throughout your career. This means that we do not simply teach accounting techniques and focus on computational skills with the aim of immediate application, but to enable you to evaluate their usefulness in di erent contexts. We encourage you to adopt a critical and exible viewpoint and to look at the subject from a variety of perspectives, including the international dimension.
Standard Route
100 courses 1 EC1002 Introduction to economics 2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and
MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)
3 FN1024 Principles of banking and nance Dr Libon Fung 4 AC1025 Principles of accounting 5 One course (or two half courses) from
Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
200 and 300 courses
Programme specics
Department of Accounting and Accounting professions Investment the Department of Finance. The banking Management consultancy Department of Finance enjoys a Financial management Investment pre-eminent reputation for the analysis and management excellence of its teaching and Further academic study research. The Department of Accounting enjoys a reputation Features of the degree as one of the leading groups A thorough grounding in in the world for teaching and accounting and nance within a research in the economic, strong social science framework. institutional, and organisational An international avour, aspects of accounting and developed in consultation with nancial management. BSc Accounting and Finance academics and professionals throughout Southeast graduates can take advantage Asia as well as the UK. of fast track agreements with The degree has been designed certain professional bodies by LSE academics in the (please see pages 12-14).
6 MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002) +
Where can it lead?
(MT105A or MT1174) or EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)
7 AC3059 Financial management (AC1025)

or FN3092 Corporate nance (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)
8 AC3091 Financial reporting (AC1025) 9 AC3093 Auditing and assurance (AC1025) 10 AC3097 Management accounting (AC1025) 11 One course from Selection groups B, E or M 12 One 200 or 300 course (or two half
courses) from any Selection group

Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking is one of Europes top three investment banks when it comes to the league table rankings of Loan Syndication. I work in the Loan Sales and Trading team and am involved in both the primary and secondary market. I am quite thrilled about this role as not many graduates have the opportunity to enter into investment banking straight after graduating.
Khadija Khan | BSc Accounting and Finance, Pakistan
3 AC1025 Principles of accounting 200 and 300 courses 4 MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) or
EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)
5 AC3059 Financial management (AC1025) or FN3092 Corporate nance (EC1002)

+ (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)
6 AC3091 Financial reporting (AC1025) 7 AC3093 Auditing and assurance (AC1025) 8 AC3097 Management accounting (AC1025) 9 One full 200 or 300 course from
Selection groups E or M
After graduating with a BSc Accounting and Finance, Khadija was awarded a scholarship to study a Masters at LSE. Watch her talk about her study experience on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/khadija-khan
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BSc Banking and Finance

Programme overview
This degree provides you with an understanding of the way in which nancial intermediaries and institutions operate and the structure and functioning of nancial markets. You will learn about the pricing of nancial assets and why and how corporations choose and issue various types of assets. The banking courses provide information on precisely how nancial intermediaries operate, both on a domestic level and in the international arena.
Standard Route
3 FN1024 Principles of banking and nance Dr Vicente Cuat 4 AC1025 Principles of accounting 5 One course (or two half courses) from
Programme specics
Accountancy professions Consulting Commercial banking Investment Sales Banking Trading Risk management
200 and 300 courses 6 FN3092 Corporate nance (EC1002) +

(MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)
Where can it lead?
You begin with a strong foundation in quantitative, economic, accounting and nance subjects. You progress to a core of compulsory 200 and 300 courses in nance, banking and risk management.
Features of the degree
You can choose optional courses in related areas which complement the core courses to give well-rounded coverage of the major issues and areas of modern nancial theory and practice. BSc Banking and Finance graduates can take advantage of fast track agreements with certain professional bodies (please see pages 12-14).
7 EC2020 Elements of econometrics (EC1002) +
(ST104A or ST104B) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174) or EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) or EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)
8 FN2029 Financial intermediation (FN1024) 9 FN3023 Investment management* (FN1024) 10 One course from Selection groups A, B, E or M 11 One 300 course (or two half courses)
from any Selection group
12 One 200 or 300 course (or two half


The most important skill I gained was applying technical analysis to social data and I was inspired how it can broaden knowledge about the society which we belong to. The overlap of Computer Science and Finance is a broad eld. There are a lot of interesting projects which are developed in this eld, and my degree combined with my background in informatics competitions gives a highly valued advantage over others.
Baizhikenov Bakhytzhan | BSc Banking and Finance, Kazakhstan
3 FN1024 Principles of banking and nance 4 AC1025 Principles of accounting 200 and 300 courses 5 FN3092 Corporate nance (EC1002) +
6 One of the following courses: EC2020 Elements

of econometrics (EC1002) + (ST104A or ST104B) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174) or EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) or EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)
7 FN2029 Financial intermediation (FN1024) 8 FN3023 Investment management* (FN1024) 9 One 300 course (or two half courses)
Baizhikenov studied at KBTU in Kazakhstan and graduated with a 2:1. He now works for the instant messaging service imo.im in Silicon Valley, USA.
*FN3023 Investment management must be taken with or after FN3092 Corporate nance.
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BSc Business
Programme overview
This degree programme prepares you for the demanding world of business. This requires a familiarity with the main management functions, with Marketing at the core. This degree allows you to study these management functions on the basis of a solid foundation in the social sciences. It will not only provide you with the required technical skills, but also give you a wider perspective on management that will enable you to view a business in its social, cultural and political context. Most importantly, you will acquire the ability to think independently about business decisions, and to assimilate new ideas throughout your career.
Standard Route
3 SC1021 Principles of sociology Dr Jrn Rothe 4 AC1025 Principles of accounting 5 MN1107 Introduction to business
and management
200 and 300 courses 6 MN3141 Principles of marketing

(EC1002 or SC1021 or MN2079)
Where can it lead?
Programme specics
A social science emphasis allows you to develop a thorough appreciation of business and management within a wider environment. An opportunity to develop excellent analytical skills which are invaluable to the decisionmaking role of management and to further study.
7 One 300 course from Selection group M 8 One 300 course from Selection group M 9 One 300 course from Selection group M 10 One course from Selection group M 11 One 200 or 300 course from any Selection group 12 One 200 or 300 course from any Selection group
Business Banking General management Accountancy Management consulting Marketing Further academic study
A solid understanding of the di erent functional areas of business and a good foundation for a career in management.

3 AC1025 Principles of accounting 4 MN1107 Introduction to business
This degree has allowed me to challenge my perception and explore the whys and the hows of the world around us. It is perhaps the most cost-efcient and exible way to gain an internationally recognised degree. The main thing I learnt was how to think creatively. There is no one right answer to a problem and a situation can be approached from multiple perspectives.
Ayesha graduated with a 2:1 and completed her degree in the minimum three-year study period. She now teaches A level Sociology.
Ayesha Tariq | BSc Business, Pakistan
and management
200 or 300 courses 5 MN3141 Principles of marketing

(EC1002 or SC1021 or MN2079)
6 One 300 course from Selection group M 7 One 300 course from Selection group M 8 One course from Selection group M 9 One course from Selection groups A, B, E or M
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BSc Development and Economics

Programme overview
Do you want to know more about international development and the causes and solutions to global inequality? If so, this degree may be for you. Studying this degree will provide you with analytical and communication skills that are valued by employers and institutions. Perhaps more importantly, it gives you the chance to gain knowledge from a wide variety of sources that will demonstrate the importance of development, and give you the chance to understand more about what is happening in the world today.
Standard Route
MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) international development
3 DV1171 Introduction to Dr Tim Forsyth
4 SC1021 Principles of sociology 200 and 300 courses 5 EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002)
+ (MT105A or MT1174) + (MT105A or MT1174)
Programme specics
You may already be working for a development agency in a developing country and want to take a quali cation. Or you may hope to start a career in international development with an NGO or government development agency.
6 EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002)
Where can it lead?
An opportunity to study aspects of development such as urbanisation, housing and infrastructure, poverty and social exclusion, environmental concerns and issues of gender.
A thorough grounding in the fundamentals of economics, sociology and human geography subjects whose literature demonstrates keys links with the process of development. Key mathematical and statistical skills are acquired in the early stages of the degree. Case study material is drawn widely from South East Asia, Latin America and Africa. However you can also use your own knowledge of the development process wherever you live.
7 GY2109 Geographies of development 8 DV3044 Economics of development

(EC2065 + MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066)
9 One 300 course from Selection groups D or E 10 One 300 course from Selection group D 11 One 300 course from Selection group D 12 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half
course) from any Selection group

100 courses 1 EC1002 Introduction to economics 2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and 3 DV1171 Introduction to
MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) international development
4 SC1021 Principles of sociology
I chose the International Programmes because of its reputation for excellence. In order to do well at this programme you need an inquiring mind, a willingness to challenge your existing thinking about the world and self discipline. After not studying for more than 20 years this has got my brain working again!
Robert Tew | BSc Development and Economics, United Kingdom
200 and 300 courses 5 EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002)

+ (MT105A or MT1174) + (MT105A or MT1174)
6 EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) 7 GY2109 Geographies of development 8 DV3044 Economics of development

(EC2065 + MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066)
9 One 300 course from Selection groups D or E

Through the Graduate Entry Route the degree takes a minimum of three years to complete.
Robert studied independently in the UK for the BSc Development and Economics degree and was awarded First Class Honours. He is now working in a school in the Sudan.
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BSc Economics
Programme overview
This degree builds on a foundation of economic theory and the necessary mathematics and statistics in the 100 courses. It deepens that intellectual platform in the 200 and 300 courses that are available: a wide choice of more specialised options including economic policy, and the application of economic theory to particular topics. Depending on your choice of courses, the study of economics will give you greater understanding both of particular areas such as public economics, international trade or economic development, and of the broader behaviour of economies. While much of the subject is settled territory one of the excitements of economics is that it remains work in progress, as the recent international economic crisis makes clear.
Standard Route
ST104B Statistics 2* (half course)
3 MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) and Dr Donald Verry

MT105B Mathematics 2** (half course)
4 One course (or two half courses) from

Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii).
200 and 300 courses 5 EC2020 Elements of econometrics

(EC1002) + (ST104A or ST104B) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)
6 EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002)

+ (MT105A or MT1174) + (MT105A or MT1174)
7 EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) 8 One 300 course from Selection group E
Programme specics
Where can it lead?
Because of its combination of verbal reasoning, and mathematical and quantitative analysis, the degree is an excellent foundation for employment as an economist in industry, nance, government or international organisations, among others.
You will bene t from the wide knowledge and experience of the LSE Department of Economics, frequently ranked number one outside the USA for its published research.
You will study questions ranging from how much of its income a household chooses to save and what goods it chooses to buy, to how all the households and businesses in the country interact to determine national output, the balance of payments, in ation and unemployment. You will learn an approach to a logical analysis of social and individual decision making and overall the approach for analysing a whole range of problems, often outside what is thought of as the conventional domain of economics.
9 One 300 course from Selection group E 10 One 300 course from Selection group E 11 One 200 or 300 course from Selection group E 12 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half

ST104B Statistics 2* (half course)
3 MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) and

MT105B Mathematics 2** (half course)
200 and 300 courses 4 EC2020 Elements of econometrics

I am proud that I am a graduate of the International Programmes. Studying for a degree is always difcult but it develops students who are independent, hard working and critical. This is a solid background for further studies.
Chun Kits studies began with the Diploma in Economics. He then went on to achieve First Class Honours in the BSc Economics. He is now studying for a PhD in Economics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and teaches at HKU SPACE.
Chung Chun Kit | BSc Economics, Hong Kong
5 EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002)

+ (MT105A or MT1174) + (MT105A or MT1174)
6 EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) 7 One 300 course from Selection group E 8 One 300 course from Selection group E 9 One 200 or 300 course from Selection group E
*ST104B Statistics 2 must be taken with or after ST104A Statistics 1 **MT105B Mathematics 2 must be taken with or after MT105A Mathematics 1
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BSc Economics and Finance

Programme overview
This degree has been designed to provide the economic reasoning, quantitative skills and institutional knowledge required by nancial economists to solve practical problems arising in nance. These skills should make graduates highly suited for further studies as well as for a career in investment banking or in nancial markets. This degree o ers you the opportunity to combine in-depth studies in economics and nance. It provides you with the analytical tools from the elds of mathematics, statistics, economics and econometrics together with the institutional knowledge required to work as a nancial economist.
Standard Route
ST104B Statistics 2 (half course)

MT105B Mathematics 2 (half course)
Professor David Webb
4 FN1024 Principles of banking and nance 200 and 300 courses 5 EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002)
+ (MT105A or MT1174) + (MT105A or MT1174)
6 EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) 7 EC2020 Elements of econometrics

(EC1002) + (ST104A or ST104B) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174) (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)
Programme specics
A career as a nancial economist, whether in government or nance (investment or commercial banking, risk management, research, fund management or securities trading). The combination of economic reasoning and mathematical and other quantitative skills acquired should suit those interested in a career in consultancy, general management or accountancy. It also provides a sound basis for further academic study.
Where can it lead?
A thorough programme grounded on quantitative, economics and nance subjects. Those pursuing the standard route can choose optional courses in economics and nance as well as in related areas such as accounting. More generally, the degree is designed to develop excellent analytical skills which should be useful in the context of further studies or work as an economist.
8 FN3092 Corporate nance (EC1002) + 9 EC3115 Monetary economics (EC2065) or

EC3099 Industrial economics (EC2066)
10 FN3142 Quantitative nance* (EC2020 + EC2066) 11 One 300 course (or two half courses)
12 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half


The Diploma in Economics gave the big picture of accounting and economics, as well as substantial knowledge about nance. Therefore, by the end of the programme, I was fully prepared for a wide range of disciplines. I decided to pursue a BSc in Economics and Finance because it was very useful in preparing myself for a job in the nancial sector.
Ursula Wiriadinata | Diploma in Economics, BSc in Economics and Finance, Indonesia

4 FN1024 Principles of banking and nance 200 and 300 courses 5 EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002)
+ (MT105A or MT1174) + (MT105A or MT1174)
6 EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) 7 EC2020 Elements of econometrics

(EC1002) + (ST104A or ST104B) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174) (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)
8 FN3092 Corporate nance (EC1002) + 9 FN3142 Quantitative nance* (EC2020 + EC2066)

Through the Graduate Entry Route the degree takes a minimum of three years to complete. *FN3142 Quantitative nance must be taken with or after FN3092 Corporate nance.
Ursula passed her BSc in Economics and Finance with First Class Honours and was awarded a scholarship to study an MSc in Finance and Economics at LSE. Watch Ursula talk about her study experience on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/ursula-wiriadinata
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The programme taught me to take nothing for granted and have a critical, open-minded approach towards knowledge.
Mark Ozerov
Prole: Mark Ozerov | BSc Economics and Finance, Russia

I was looking to study for a degree from a world-class UK institution without leaving my home country. Firstly, because I believe that UK universities are at the forefront of economic science. Secondly, because English is now the language of economics and nance, I wanted to study for my degree in English. And nally, the opportunity to study for two degrees at the same time and get the most from the Russian and British education systems was also very appealing to me. Im sure I made the right choice with the University of London International Programmes. Not only was the quality of teaching materials outstanding, but also the degree is recognised by the leading academic institutions and employers. The BSc Economics and Finance programme gave me the fundamental knowledge of economic and nancial theory and analytical skills that are so valuable for a career in nance. What is also very important, the programme taught me to take nothing for granted and have a critical, open-minded approach towards knowledge. Having some internship experience in the nancial services, I saw that this skill is really sought after. Last, but not least, the ability to learn independently is also an extremely useful skill I obtained studying for the degree.
Mark studied for his BSc Economics and Finance degree at the International College of Economics and Finance in Moscow. He was awarded a scholarship to take an MSc in Finance and Economics at LSE.
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The University My journey of London with the International University Programmes of London is globally International recognised, and Programmes being a partnew of it has opened has opened doors for me up opportunities and I am nowfor me to continue happily settled my studies in a job that has in one of the proven to be best very worlds enriching. universities, Andrea See which is LSE.
Ursula Wiriadinata
Prole: Andrea See | BSc Economics and Management, Singapore

I gained in-depth knowledge of economics and business management. My course also helped me to hone my intellectual skills as well as improve my critical, evaluative and analytical thinking. My journey with the University of London International Programmes has opened new doors for me and I am now happily settled in a job that has proven to be very enriching. I wouldnt have been able to achieve so much without the all-rounded development Ive received from the University of London and SIM.
Andrea studied at the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM). She was offered roles at several rms but eventually accepted a position as a management trainee in SGX-listed conglomerate WBL Corporation (Wearnes), under its subsidiary, systems integration rm OConnors.
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BSc Economics and Management

Programme overview
What makes management such an interesting subject is that it is a combination of so many elds, and economics is central among them. This degree provides you with the concepts and methods from economics that are relevant for management and shows you how to apply them. It also gives you the opportunity to acquire the foundations of complementary disciplines like nance, accounting, sociology, as well as the necessary quantitative methods. Together with your optional course choices these subjects cover all relevant aspects of management from many di erent perspectives. As a result you will be able to understand how organisations work and how they interact. Analysing the structure and strategies of rms will allow you to understand the evolution of industries and the functioning of markets. This ability to apply economic reasoning and to think independently about management is critical for managers and entrepreneurs. This degree provides the foundation for careers in management, consulting, or further study.
Standard Route
3 SC1021 Principles of sociology Dr Jrn Rothe 4 AC1025 Principles of accounting 5 MN1107 Introduction to business
and management
200 and 300 courses 6 MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) or EC2066 7 EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002)
+ (MT105A or MT1174)
Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)
8 MN3127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary

approach (EC1002 or SC1021 or MN2079)
9 One 300 course from Selection group E 10 One 300 course from Selection group M 11 One 300 course from Selection groups E or M 12 One course (or two half courses)
from Selection groups E, M or S
Programme specics
Where can it lead?
Graduates of this programme go on to work in a great variety of areas, including management consultancy, banking and accountancy; some choose to pursue postgraduate studies.
A strong emphasis on social science theory and practice.
Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in international management and economics. A degree which will be valued by employers who are looking for people who can demonstrate logical and quantitative reasoning. This degree contains a substantial amount of Economics, so that students can pursue careers in Management and Economics.

3 AC1025 Principles of accounting 4 MN1107 Introduction to business

and management
200 and 300 courses 5 MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) or EC2066 6 EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002)
+ (MT105A or MT1174)
While studying I was able to develop career-related skills such as problem solving, communication, report writing, computer literacy and many others which have been valuable assets. I would highly recommend this degree as the skill sets that you acquire are highly transferable in the modern business environment.
Ethan Yu | BSc Economics and Management, Malaysia
Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)
7 MN3127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary

8 One 300 course from Selection groups E or M 9 One 200 or 300 course from
Selection groups E or M
Ethan is now working for the largest executive search rm in Malaysia, MRI Network, as a Regional Consultant in the Banking and Financial Services division.
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Standard Route
BSc Information Systems and Management

Programme overview
Information and communications technology (ICT) has had a huge e ect on our world. It has enabled new forms of communication and automation; opened new markets and opportunities across the globe; and created new types of business and government. It is not technology which has achieved this, but the way its used by people in social settings. This degree studies information systems as technical and social phenomena. It provides the skills needed by managers to solve organisational and business problems using ICT, as well as providing an understanding of the wider social impact of the technology.
100 courses 1 IS1060 Introduction to information systems 2 MN1107 Introduction to business

and management
3 IS1168 Introduction to computer systems

architecture and programming
EC1002 Introduction to economics or GY1009 Human geography or IR1011 Introduction to international relations or SC1021 Principles of sociology
One of the following 100 courses:
200 and 300 courses 5 One of the following courses: MN3127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (EC1002 or SC1021 or MN2079) or MN3075 Human resource management or MN2079 Elements of social and applied
psychology
Dr Steve Smithson
6 IS2062 Information systems development

and management (IS1060)
7 IS2138 Information and communication

technologies: principles and perspectives (IS1060 + IS1168)
Programme specics
This degree would suit you if you are hoping to pursue a career in information systems management, in a software house or in management consultancy specialising in ICT and Information Systems. It would also give you a distinct advantage in other careers in public and private organisations.
8 IS3139 Software engineering: theory

and application (IS2062 + IS2138)
Where can it lead?
A focus on how computers are used within business and
administrative organisations. It is natural therefore to combine the study of information systems with the study of management. An opportunity to demonstrate your practical skills by submitting coursework, including computer-based work. You will need access to a standard computer with standard database, spreadsheet, programming language and word processing software.
9 IS3159 Research project in information

systems (IS2062 + IS2138)
10 IS3167 Management and innovation of e-business 11 One 300 course from Selection group M 12 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half

100 courses 1 IS1060 Introduction to information systems 2 MN1107 Introduction to business
and management
3 IS1168 Introduction to computer systems

Through the Graduate Entry Route the degree takes a minimum of three years to complete.
The programme is ideal as it allows you to avoid being labelled as specically IT or Management, but equips you to wear both hats. You should know, however, that qualications attained from the University of London are not given, but are earned. You need to apply yourself consistently and be prepared to work hard and smart.
Makesi Augustus | BSc Information Systems and Management, Trinidad
One of the following 100 courses: EC1002 Introduction to economics or GY1009 Human geography or IR1011 Introduction to international relations or SC1021 Principles of sociology 200 and 300 courses
5 One of the following courses: MN3127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (EC1002 or SC1021 or MN2079) or MN3075 Human resource management or MN2079 Elements of social and applied
psychology
6 IS2062 Information systems development

and management (IS1060)
7 IS2138 Information and communication

Makesi is a management consultant with PSTG Caribbean Limited, where he is engaged in change management and transformational activities in support of reform, modernisation, and greater e ciency.
8 IS3139 Software engineering: theory and application (IS2062 + IS2138) or *Through the Graduate Entry Route the degree
takes a minimum of three years to complete.
IS3159 Research project in information systems (IS2062 + IS2138)
9 IS3167 Management and innovation of e-business
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The degree includes a new course on Management and innovation of e-business. The course is at the cutting edge of knowledge on the subject.
Dr Steve Smithson
Prole: Dr Steve Smithson | Department of Management, LSE Subject guide author: Research project in information systems
For the nal dissertation students are encouraged to go out and do some real research in business or in society concerning the application of business systems. There have been some excellent projects over the past few years, including one in a hospital in the Caribbean where the student had looked in depth at the information problems and the technological solutions available, and tried to match them. But also match them according to the di erent views of the stakeholders: patients, nurses, doctors and administrators. Hence, when they complete the degree, graduates are in a position to contribute positively, from day one, to whichever organisation they join within their own locality. The degree also includes a new course on Management and innovation of e-business. E-business has changed peoples lives so much web 2.0 to make changes changed their social lives in the bottom line. Its only through social networking recently that enough research sites (like Facebook), contentmaterial has been gathered sharing sites (like YouTube) together to put together a and blogs, and changed their solid, academic course on the working lives through the use subject. The Management of web-based systems. Theres and innovation of e-business a tremendous hype thats course is at the cutting edge grown up around web 2.0, like of knowledge on the subject. many previous information technologies. However, Watch Steve talk about The Importance of E-Business relatively few businesses are actually making much money on our YouTube channel: out of it or are able to harness http://bit.ly/steve-smithson
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BSc International Development

Programme overview
The field of International Development
is the attempt to understand and to shape processes of social and economic change in order to reduce poverty and to create a better life for poorer people, and the countries where they live.
Standard Route
100 courses 1 DV1171 Introduction to international development 2, 3, 4 Three courses chosen from: EC1002 Introduction to economics GY1009 Human geography IR1011 Introduction to international relations SC1021 Principles of sociology ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) 200 or 300 courses 5 DV3165 Development management 6 GY2109 Geographies of development 7, 8 Two courses chosen from: DV2169 Economic policy analysis in international
It combines social-science approaches from disciplines such as economics, politics, sociology and demography. It also requires an understanding of global processes of economics and politics as well as more local, national, and sub-national processes. Typical themes of International Development include poverty alleviation, economic growth; aid and assistance; the management of local and global environmental problems and the political economy of social change.
Dr Tim Forsyth
development (DV1171) EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) GY2164 Economic geography IR3026 International political economy (EC1002 or IR1011) SC3160 Population and society
9, 10 Two courses chosen from: DV3044 Economics of development (EC2065

+ MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066)
Programme specics
Where can it lead?
International Development is a growing field of public policy and private investment. Graduates can work for governments, international organizations such as the United Nations, aid agencies and non-governmental organizations, and for the private sector. The discipline offers the chance to gain experience in various elements of politics, economics and social policy with practical problem-solving skills. Careers can include economic planning, rural development, humanitarianism, poverty reduction, and working to provide public services and environmental protection.
DV3162 Complex emergencies and humanitarian responses DV3166 Global environmental problems and
politics (GY1009 or IR1011 or SC1021 or PS1172)
A wide-ranging training in
Features of the degree:
11 One 300 course from Selection groups D, E, G, IR or S 12 One course (or two half courses) from any Selection group
diverse social science skills, and in the subject matter of International Development. You will gain experience in themes of economic, political and social analysis, with options to take related fields through optional courses. The degree is designed to connect different approaches to Development, and addresses realworld problems relating to economic growth, politics, humanitarianism, poverty, environment and governance in poorer countries.

100 courses 1 DV1171 Introduction to international development 2, 3, 4 Three courses chosen from: EC1002 Introduction to economics GY1009 Human geography IR1011 Introduction to international relations SC1021 Principles of sociology ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) 200 or 300 courses 5 DV3165 Development management 6 GY2109 Geographies of development 7, 8 Two courses chosen from: DV2169 Economic policy analysis in international
development (DV1171) EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174 EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) GY2164 Economic geography IR3026 International political economy (EC1002 or IR1011) SC3160 Population and society
9 DV3044 Economics of development (EC2065 + MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066) or DV3166

Global environmental problems and politics (GY1009 or IR1011 or SC1021 or PS1172)
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BSc International Relations

Programme overview
International Relations started out as the study of an international system composed rst and foremost by nation-states. Today, the discipline considers the role not only of states but also of a wide range of international actors, from international organisations to multinational corporations, and from civil society groups to terrorist networks. At its heart are questions concerning war and peace, international order and stability, and the forces that produce change in the international system. In an era of economic globalisation, International Relations is also concerned with the close links between international politics and the global economy, and whether globalisation is producing a more integrated or more fragmented world.
Standard Route
100 courses 1 IR1011 Introduction to international relations 2 PS1130 Introduction to modern political thought or PS1172 Introduction to political science 3 One 100 course (or two half courses) Dr Robert Falkner
from Selection group F(i)
4 One 100 course (or two half courses) 200 and 300 courses
from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
5 IR3026 International political economy

(EC1002 or IR1011)
6 IR3083 International political theory (IR1011) 7 IR2085 International organisations (IR1011) 8 IR2137 Foreign policy analysis (IR1011) 9 IR3140 Security and international relations
(IR1011)
Programme specics
Where can it lead?
Postgraduate study Government International organisations Business and the media
Gain basic knowledge of at least one other social science discipline and study the same compulsory 200 and 300 courses as students at LSE in International political theory, International institutions, Foreign policy analysis and International political economy.
Provides a detailed and critical understanding of the core literature and main theoretical debates in the eld of International Relations. A framework for understanding the international aspects of problems such as environmental degradation, the globalising of economy, development and human rights, which are recognised to be of increasing importance in the 21st century.
10 One 300 course from Selection groups IR or P 11 One course (or two half courses) from
Selection groups E, IR, P or S


100 courses 1 IR1011 Introduction to international relations 2 PS1130 Introduction to modern political thought or PS1172 Introduction to political science 3 One 100 course (or two half courses)
My life and my future have been radically transformed by this degree. After winning a place on the prestigious UK Civil Service Fast Stream, an accelerated development programme for potential future leaders of the Civil Service, I am now working at the Cabinet Ofce. Being at the centre of the UK Government has brought my studies to life.
Lindsey Keighley | BSc International Relations, UK
4 One 100 course (or two half courses) 200 and 300 courses
from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
5 IR3026 International political economy

(EC1002 or IR1011)
6 IR3083 International political theory (IR1011) 7 IR2085 International organisations (IR1011) 8 IR2137 Foreign policy analysis (IR1011) 9 IR3140 Security in international relations (IR1011)
Lindseys degree enabled her to switch career, from working as cabin crew for a long haul airline to a job at the very centre of government. Watch Lindsey talk about her study experience on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/lindsey-keighley
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BSc Management
Programme overview
This degree o ers you the opportunity to study the activity of management and the environment in which the manager operates. It has an emphasis on social science theory and practice which re ects di erent areas of expertise. Management at LSE is strongly based on economics and students require a strong mathematical base, though other areas such as industrial relations, strategy, and organisation theory also occupy a central position. This degree re ects this approach and will suit you if you are interested in a career in management or management consultancy, and many other areas where the skills that you learn will be valued.
Standard Route
3 SC1021 Principles of sociology Professor Saul Estrin 4 AC1025 Principles of accounting 5 MN1107 Introduction to business and management 200 and 300 courses 6 MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) 7 MN3127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary
8 MN3119 Strategy (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) 9 One course from the following: MN2079 Elements of social and applied psychology or MN3032 Management science methods (ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174) or MN3075 Human resource management or MT2076 Management mathematics
(ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174)
Programme specics
Management consulting Banking General management careers where a critical perspective is required. An opportunity for critical and theoretical study. An intellectually demanding, broad preparation for
Where can it lead?
management that draws on a wide range of social science disciplines. A degree relevant to your own experiences and local environment but which will also give you an understanding of a range of issues in international management.
10 One 300 course from Selection group M 11 One course (or two half courses) from Selection groups E, M or S 12 One 200 or 300 course (or two half courses)

100 courses 1 EC1002 Introduction to economics 2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and 3 AC1025 Principles of accounting 4 MN1107 Introduction to business and management 200 and 300 courses 5 MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) 6 MN3127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary
approach (EC1002 or SC1021 or MN2079) MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)
7 MN3119 Strategy (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) 8 One course from the following: MN2079 Elements of social and applied psychology or MN3032 Management science methods MN3075 Human resource management or MT2076 Management mathematics
(ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174) (ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174) or
9 One course from Selection groups A, B, E or M
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The University of London degree opened doors for me I did not know existed. My undergraduate preparation as a University of London student rendered me credibility and prestige.
Abhisekh Ghosh Moulick
Prole: Abhisekh Ghosh Moulick | Diploma in Economics and BSc Management, India
The University of London are asked and encouraged degree opened doors for maybe for the very rst me I did not know existed time in their lives to think Wherever I have travelled for themselves, instead of around the world, my learning by rote. This can be undergraduate preparation both a liberating as well as as a University of London an intimidating intellectual student rendered me experience, as it was for me. credibility and prestige. The University of London Students entering the programme helped University of London me acquire advanced programme after high school analytical and quantitative skills and a orded me a holistic exposure to social sciences, while allowing me to specialise in an area of interest to me. These opportunities prepared me for Doctoral studies and gave me the con dence to make informed academic choices as a budding social scientist.
Abhisekh studied for his Diploma in Economics and BSc in Management in Calcutta, India. He began his Doctoral studies in autumn 2011at the Department of Political Science, Texas A&M University.
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BSc Mathematics and Economics

Programme overview
This degree focuses on how mathematics and economics connect and interact. You will not only acquire technical skills, but also powers of analysis. The ability to think analytically will enable you to adapt to new developments in your chosen career. We believe that the combination of mathematics and economics instils such ability. You will be able to understand Professor Martin how rigorous proofs can be given in mathematics, and Anthony see how the theories developed can be used in an economics context. The general skills you will gain will enable you to proceed to a successful career in many elds. In this course, you will learn how formal mathematics is done: why it is important to have precise de nitions, and how results can be proved and techniques justi ed.
Standard Route
3 MT1173 Algebra 4 MT1174 Calculus 200 and 300 courses 5 EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002
+ (MT105A or MT1174) + (MT105A or MT1174)
6 EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) 7 MT2116 Abstract mathematics
(MT1174) or (MT105A + MT105B) MT2175 Further linear algebra (half course) (MT1173)
Programme specics
The 100 courses which you Finance Business Management take rst have slightly more Accounting Education Professional mathematical and statistical or managerial careers, particularly topics because these have to be in areas requiring the application of studied before their application quantitative skills (e.g. forecasting in the economics courses. There is some exibility in the and risk) Further academic study choice of papers you take as 200 Features of the degree and 300 courses, but generally, A thorough programme providing about half of your papers an understanding in advanced will be related to economics, areas of mathematics, carefully and half to mathematics. structured so that these topics t well with the economics topics.
8 MT2176 Further calculus (half course) (MT1174) and 9 One course from the following: DV3044 Economics of development EC2020 Elements of econometrics
Where can it lead?
(EC2065 + MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066)
(EC1002) + (ST104A or ST104B) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174) EC3015 Economics of labour (EC2066 or MN3028) EC3016 International economics (EC2065 + EC2066) or (EC2065 + MN3028) EC3022 Public economics (EC2066 or MN3028) EC3099 Industrial economics (EC2066 or MN3028) EC3115 Monetary economics (EC2065) EC3120 Mathematical economics (EC2066 + MT105A + MT105B) or (EC2066 + MT1174) IR3026 International political economy (EC1002 or IR1011) from Selection group N
10 One 300 course (or two half courses)
For those who are unable to do a degree course on campus at a university, and want to pursue mathematics or mathematical economics, this is an excellent choice. This degree has been proven to be well recognised by top universities in the UK. If it didnt exist, I probably would never have had the opportunity to gain admission into Oxford.
Tommy Khoo | BSc Mathematics and Economics, Singapore
11 One 300 course from Selection group E 12 One 300 course (or two half courses)
from Selection groups E or N
Tommy studied at Singapore Institute of Management and gained his BSc degree with First Class Honours. Having completed his Masters degree at the University of Oxford, he is now applying to do a PhD.
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The reason a degree like this is attractive to employers is because what you learn when you study maths is a way of thinking, a way of modelling problems.
Professor Martin Anthony
Prole: Professor Martin Anthony | Department of Mathematics, LSE

Algebra and calculus are sort of maths thats relevant new courses. By taking these to economic theory, rather two courses, along with than, say, engineering. Statistics and Economics, Given this is a combined students are getting up to programme in Maths exactly the right level by and Economics, there are the end of year one, which obvious career opportunities we hope will make it easier in nance and related areas. for them to transition Its also a good preparation into the second year. for Masters programmes. These arent just generic Its still the case, I think, that rst-year maths courses, most graduate jobs arent theyre de nitely aimed at too speci c about what students who want to do the degree they want. Employers want bright people, people combined degree like this who can solve problems. where youre not just doing What matters, for many pure maths but youre doing jobs, is that you have a some economic modelling. quantitative degree from You can learn how to a good university, and that model a situation and its a good class of degree. work out what are the The reason a degree like important bits and what this is attractive to employers is just extraneous detail. is because what you learn You can get down to the when you study maths is core of the problem and a way of thinking, a way of solve it. The ability to think modelling problems. And doesnt go out of date, thats particularly true in a thats the important thing.
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BSc Politics and International Relations

Programme overview
This degree enables you to combine a study of both politics and international relations. How political power is distributed and organised within the state and between states is central to this specialism. International relations is concerned with the behaviour of states and their relations with each other. It considers some of the great issues of international society, such as the causes of war and the conditions of peace. But it also concerns international economic relations and such questions as globalisation: its advantages and disadvantages. I have been involved in the International Programmes for many years and my particular interests are international organisations, especially the UN system and the European Union.
Standard Route
100 courses 1 IR1011 Introduction to international relations 2 PS1130 Introduction to modern political thought or PS1172 Introduction to political science 3 One course (or two half courses) Dr Eiko Thielemann
from Selection group F(i) from Selection group F(i)
4 One course (or two half courses) 200 and 300 courses 5 PS2082 Comparative politics (PS1172 or PS1130) 6 IR3083 International political theory (IR1011) 7 IR2084 Nationalism and international
relations (IR1011)
8 PS3086 Democracy and democratisation

(PS1172 or PS1130)
Careers in the business world Journalism and media Civil service Public sector International organisations
Where can it lead?
Programme specics
You will analyse political relationships in the economic and social context and take into account historical in uences on contemporary politics. You will focus on the changing nature of international society and the principles of international order and justice in the post cold war period. You will learn to analyse detailed social and political data and to form balanced judgements.
9 One 300 course from Selection groups IR or P 10 One course (or two half courses) from
Selection groups E, IR, P or S Selection groups E, IR, P or S
11 One course (or two half courses) from 12 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half
You will study various types of regime, the institutions of representative and responsible government, the process of politics and the forming and implementation of public policy.

100 courses 1 IR1011 Introduction to international relations 2 PS1130 Introduction to modern political thought or PS1172 Introduction to political science 3 One course (or two half courses)
200 and 300 courses
The degree has helped me in my formal career progression, but more importantly has helped me conduct operations better. Having a sound analytical framework to what you do has helped me immeasurably. This was given to me by both the degree content but also the exam-based method.
Major Will Strickland | BSc Politics and International Relations, United Kingdom
4 PS2082 Comparative politics (PS1172 or PS1130) 5 IR3083 International political theory (IR1011) 6 IR2084 Nationalism and international
relations (IR1011)
7 PS3086 Democracy and democratisation

(PS1172 or PS1130)
8 One 300 course from Selection groups IR or P 9 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half
courses) from Selection groups E, F(i), IR, P or S
Will took his degree while serving as a member of the British Army in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. He hopes, in the future, to take an MSc at LSE.
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The study guides were like someones helping hand, leading me through a forest of material, helping to make sense of things, connect concepts and ideas.
Mila Turajlic
Prole: Mila Turajlic | BSc Politics and International Relations graduate, Serbia
The BSc Politics and International Relations degree was my chance to read everything I had always been interested in, but in a structured way. The study guides were like someones helping hand, leading me through a forest of material, helping to make sense of things, connect concepts and ideas. I got a real kick out of it. The other thing I really appreciated was that critical thinking was really encouraged I remember in that rst year, one exam question was whether the NATO intervention in Serbia was justi ed on humanitarian grounds and I wrote a pretty scathing but well-argued essay that de nitely went against the widespread opinion, and got very high marks. The questions were all topical. I was reading current a airs magazines and incorporating events of the day into my exam essays, and it was just so much fun to use the theory I was learning to analyse political events happening before my eyes.
An award-winning producer and documentary lmmaker (pictured here in front of a poster advertising her 2010 documentary lm, Cinema Komunisto) based in Serbia, Mila was awarded the Michael Peacock Scholarship which enabled her to come to LSE to do an MSc in Media and Communications.
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Different courses will give you different kinds of skills. In a course like mine, which is about reading texts, its the ability to critically analyse arguments. Thats a very general thing, but its a hugely valuable skill in almost any advanced career.
Professor Paul Kelly
Prole: Professor Paul Kelly | Pro-Director (Teaching and Learning), LSE

I wrote the study guide for Introduction to modern political thought, which is one of the required rst year courses on the Politics and International Relations programme. It gives students a broad and general theoretical framework within which a lot of more recent real world politics ts. In structuring the study guide, you try and give a clear indication to the student how they should deal with the material, what is the process of notetaking, revision, how do they read. With a course like Introduction to modern political thought a lot of it is engagement with texts, setting out your ideas, trying to critically engage with the text. And that can be done remotely just as much as in a classroom. As part of a general intellectual training, a good social science education is applicable to a variety of careers. We nd that our students go into all manner of jobs including the civil service, public a airs, NGOs, teaching, political lobbying and journalism. The range is quite extraordinary. Our experience, both from internal students and International Programmes students, is that employers like the high quality of education they get: intelligent, articulate, open-minded and critical students who generally do well in whatever they apply themselves to. Di erent courses on our programmes will give you di erent kinds of skills. In a course like mine, which is about reading texts, its the ability to critically analyse arguments. Thats a very general thing, but its a hugely valuable skill in almost any advanced career. Its perhaps the most important transferable skill you get out of any quality higher education.
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BSc Sociology
Programme overview
Sociology at LSE is a world class department o ering a degree in one of the most consistently innovative and challenging of the social science subjects. LSE has a long and distinguished history in this eld. This recently revised degree structure contains a broad range of courses across the curriculum which provide more opportunity for students to engage with this stimulating and highly relevant subject. We have worked in close collaboration with the Department of Sociology at LSE to bring you the best that contemporary sociology has to o er. Sociology graduates go on to work in a wide variety of areas and we con dently expect that many of them will also go on to develop their academic work by undertaking postgraduate study. We trust that you will nd studying for the degree a rewarding experience.
Standard Route
100 courses 1 SC1021 Principles of sociology 2 SC1158 Reading social science (half course) and ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) 3 One course (or two half courses) Dr Nigel Dodd

200 and 300 courses 5 SC3144 Historical sociology (SC1021) 6 SC2145 Social research methods (SC1021) 7 SC2163 Sociological theory and analysis (SC1021) 8 One 300 course (or two half courses)
from Selection group S from Selection group S from Selection group S
9 One 300 course (or two half courses) 10 One 300 course (or two half courses) 11 One 200 or 300 course (or two half
courses) from any Selection group courses) from any Selection group
Programme specics
Theoretical: a general Politics Public administration introduction to the social Social and health services Media, sciences; an exploration of marketing and advertising Nonthe classical traditions of the governmental organisations. Several discipline and an introduction to students each year decide to enhance contemporary ideas and to new their career prospects by continuing directions in sociological thinking. Diversity: a wide range of their academic studies in this eld. courses which allow you to Features of the degree: explore how and why societies Practical: an opportunity to have developed in the ways develop skills in the close reading that they have, key aspects of of key texts that have shaped the contemporary social institutions discipline; an introduction to the and processes, as well as ideas key methods that sociologists use about social action and social to research all aspects of social life. development and change.
Where can it lead?

100 courses 1 SC1021 Principles of sociology 2 SC1158 Reading social science (half course) and ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) 3 One course (or two half courses)
200 and 300 courses 4 SC3144 Historical sociology (SC1021) 5 SC2145 Social research methods (SC1021) 6 SC2163 Sociological theory and analysis (SC1021) 7 One 300 course (or two half courses)
from Selection group S from Selection group S
The University of London International Programmes rigorous standards, emphasis on analytical thinking, and widespread recognition were invaluable in obtaining scholarship funding. My future career goal is to work towards better governance and policy formulation in Sri Lanka.
Janeen began an MPhil International Relations at the University of Cambridge in 2012 after winning a prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship.
Janeen Fernando | BSc Sociology, Sri Lanka
8 One 300 course (or two half courses) 9 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half
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Joint Laws programme resources

Additional resources for Law courses only
If you register for a law course, in addition to subject guides and past examination papers you also receive Studying English law with the University of London (an introductory guide to the basics of common law legal systems). One copy of the core textbook if you study any of the four Intermediate Law subjects. Study packs containing key readings for all the core subjects and selected options. Learning skills for law containing advice on study skills, developing English language and legal English skills, reading cases and statutes and guidance on exam technique. Recent developments in law booklets, to make sure you are up to date with developments in each subject as of February of the current year and give details of any new editions of textbooks.
full text versions of subject Pre-course exercises These exercises o er a taster so that guides and other study guides you can try out the type of skills you facilities for you to set up will be expected to develop as you your own pro le pages links from the VLE take you to go through the Laws programme. the Online Library, programme Student portal resources and key external sites. The student portal allows you to access the Virtual Learning The Laws VLE covers all Environment (VLE) for laws compulsory subjects and EU students, which provides a Law. Laws students can also centralised location for accessing access online legal research many resources and hosts: exercises. These exercises are Law subject pages with news designed to build on and enhance and updates, provided by your ability to nd primary and legal academics associated secondary legal materials using with the Laws Programme electronic sources, as well as discussion forums where hard copy/paper sources in you can debate the ner libraries, and to conduct legal points of your subjects research more generally.
Laws VLE homepage
Laws Online Library
Further informaation
For intending solicitors in the UK: For intending barristers in the UK:
www.legaleducation.org.uk This website is provided by the Bar Council but covers both professions.
Useful addresses
Solicitors Regulation Authority, Regulations and Information Services, Ipsley Court, Redditch Worcestershire B98 0TD Tel: +44 (0)870 606 2555 (enquiries) Fax: +44 (0)20 7320 5964 Email: info.services@sra.org.uk www.sra.org.uk 24-hour information pack order service: +44 (0)1527 504455
Bar Standards Board, Education Training and Records Department 289-293 High Holborn London WC1V 7HZ Tel: +44 (0)20 7242 0082 Fax: +44 (0)20 7831 9217 www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
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BSc Accounting with Law

Programme overview
This degree combines elements of the BSc Accounting and Finance degree with the LLB (Law) programme o ered through the University of London International Programmes.
Standard Route
100 courses 1 AC1025 Principles of accounting 2 LA1040 Elements of the law of contract 3 LA1031 Common law reasoning and institutions 4 One course (or two half courses)
Programme specics
This degree is for you if you: wish to pursue a career in accounting. would like to work in areas of commerce such as insurance, banking, sales and marketing. are considering working as a Company Secretary.
Where can it lead?
This degree will help you to develop the skills needed to think critically.
It takes a broad approach to the subjects rather than focusing on narrow technicalities. You will need to undertake further study if you wish to qualify as an accountant. During the course of your law studies you will undertake research exercises online and make extensive use of online and physical library resources. It will provide you with a good background in both accounting and law.
from Selection groups F(i) or F(ii)
200 and 300 courses 5 LA3017 Commercial law 6 LA3021 Company law 7 AC3059 Financial management (AC1025) or
FN3092 Corporate nance (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)
8 AC3091 Financial reporting (AC1025) 9 AC3093 Auditing and assurance (AC1025) 10 AC3097 Management accounting (AC1025) 11 One 200 or 300 course (or two half
Selection groups A, B, F(i), F(ii), F(iii), L or M

100 courses 1 AC1025 Principles of accounting 2 LA1040 Elements of the law of contract 200 and 300 courses 3 LA3017 Commercial law 4 LA3021 Company law 5 AC3059 Financial management (AC1025) 6 AC3091 Financial reporting (AC1025) 7 AC3093 Auditing and assurance (AC1025) 8 AC3097 Management accounting (AC1025) 9 One course (or two half courses) from
Selection groups A, B, F(i), F(ii), F(iii), L or M
Additional information
You may be able to gain some APL from professional accounting examinations. Please see pages 12-14 for details. An additional fee is payable for law courses. Please see page 78 for details.
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BSc Management with Law

Programme overview
This degree combines essential elements from both the BSc Management and the LLB (Law) programmes, giving students an opportunity for both critical and theoretical study.
Standard Route
100 courses 1 AC1025 Principles of accounting 2 LA1040 Elements of the law of contract 3 LA1031 Common law reasoning and institutions 4 MN1107 Introduction to business
and management
and practice, which should be Students who wish to pursue relevant to your experiences a career in management. and local environment. The combination of management Both the law and management and law will equip you to work in subjects will provide you with a both public and private sectors knowledge and understanding where a demonstrated ability of a wide range of issues in for logical reasoning is required. international management. It is particularly useful if you It is an intellectually demanding want to pursue a career in the degree as there are two management of a legal practice. disparate disciplines involved. During the course of your law Features of the degree studies you will undertake The management courses have research exercises online and been designed with a strong make extensive use of online emphasis on social science theory and physical library resources.
Where can it lead?
Programme specics
200 and 300 courses 5 LA3017 Commercial law 6 LA3021 Company law 7 One 300 course from Selection group M 8 One 300 course from Selection group M 9 One 300 course from Selection group M 10 One course from Selection group M 11 One 200 or 300 course (or two half
courses) from any Selection group courses) from any Selection group

100 courses 1 AC1025 Principles of accounting 2 LA1040 Elements of the law of contract 3 MN1107 Introduction to business
and management
200 and 300 courses 4 LA3017 Commercial law 5 LA3021 Company law
Studying as a student of the University of London gave me the opportunity to get a management with law degree and steer a career in the legal and compliance profession. They supplied me with the keys to unlock my future.
Harini Jayaweera | BSc Management with Law, Sri Lanka
6 One 300 course from Selection group M 7 One 300 course from Selection group M 8 One 300 course from Selection group M 9 One course from Selection group M
Harinis degree in Management with Law equipped her with the skills to take on a career in compliance at major nancial institutions. After several years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, she now works as a compliance o cer at a multinational company o ering research and analytics support services to global nancial institutions.
An additional fee is payable for law courses. Please see page 78 for details.
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BSc Sociology with Law

Programme overview
The Sociology Department at LSE which developed this programme is world class and o ers one of the most consistently innovative and challenging degrees in social science. This degree provides you with an opportunity to investigate and analyse speci c examples of law, social theories, aspects of social action, social processes and institutions. It will enable you to understand these in the context of your own society and to compare di erent types of social life and societies. It will give you an opportunity to examine theories about the nature of social existence and change and to study these in relation to the State and the legal framework. The approach will be broadly theoretical but you will develop your analytical skills in both law and sociology. This degree aims to provide for the diverse interests of students, whether that is pursuing a career in sociology or law-related elds, or pursuing the study of law or sociology for intellectual interest. We have selected law courses which complement those studied in sociology on this programme with the hope that you will develop a criticalre ective understanding of sociological thinking and legal values and how law and sociology t together and with a wide range of topics.
Standard Route
100 courses 1 LA1031 Common law reasoning and institutions 2 SC1021 Principles of sociology 3 SC1158 Reading social science (half course) and ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) 4 One course (or two half courses) from
200 and 300 courses 5 LA3005 Jurisprudence and legal theory 6 LA3025 Criminology 7 SC2145 Social research methods (SC1021) 8 SC2163 Sociological theory and analysis (SC1021) 9 SC3144 Historical sociology (SC1021) 10 One 300 course from Selection group L 11 One 200 or 300 course (or two half
courses) from Selection group S from any Selection group
This degree is particularly suited to those who wish to work in areas such as teaching, media, journalism, development, social work and government departments especially those in the criminal justice system. It also provides a good basis for further academic study.
Where can it lead?
Programme specics
A wide range of courses which allow you to explore how and why societies have developed in the ways that they have, important questions about the nature of sociological research, as well as ideas about social action and social development and change. An opportunity to develop an understanding of the principal features of law and to understand the operation of the law in a wide social context. During the course of your law studies you will undertake research exercises online and make extensive use of online and physical library resources.
12 One 100, 200 or 300 course

100 courses 1 LA1031 Common law reasoning and institutions 2 SC1021 Principles of sociology 200 and 300 courses 3 LA3005 Jurisprudence and legal theory 4 LA3025 Criminology 5 SC2145 Social research methods (SC1021) 6 SC2163 Sociological theory and analysis (SC1021) 7 SC3144 Historical sociology (SC1021) 8 One 300 course from Selection group L 9 One 200 or 300 course from Selection group S
An opportunity to develop skills in the close reading of key texts that have shaped the discipline of sociology; an introduction to the key methods that sociologists use to research all aspects of social life.
An additional fee is payable for law courses. Please see page 78 for details.
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Diplomas for Graduates

The Diplomas for Graduates enable you to extend either the depth or range of your previous undergraduate study. Who are they for?
The diplomas are comprised largely of honours-level courses drawn from the undergraduate Economics, Management, Finance and Social Sciences syllabus. Speci cally, they are aimed at graduates who wish to: acquire and demonstrate vocational skills in a particular eld in the workplace and beyond or use the Diploma as a basis for progression into postgraduate study and whose rst degree is in an unrelated eld or gain a stronger basis for entry to postgraduate study at a university and whose rst degree may not be readily acceptable as equivalent to a good UK honours degree. information, develop arguments, and bolster your analytical and communicative competence. Entry to Masters programmes is competitive, and at the discretion of each admitting university., so you should con rm with the relevant university whether the Diploma for Graduates is acceptable for entry and, if so, what mark is needed. When honours-level courses are taken as part of a bachelors degree, you will normally be familiar with the subject matter through having taken prerequisite courses earlier in the degree. While graduates are permitted to register for these awards without taking the prerequisites, you should be prepared for the di culty of the courses. For example, you are advised to have a rm grasp, at undergraduate level, of mathematics or economics before embarking on honours-level courses in these subjects.
Notes:
If you hold a professional quali cation and/or postgraduate quali cation without a full rst degree, you cannot be considered for admission to a Diploma for Graduates. If you apply for the Diploma for Graduates (Mathematics) you are advised that, although not a formal entrance requirement, it is your responsibility to ensure that before you start this programme your mathematics is already at least at the standard of a rst year undergraduate degree in mathematics and includes multivariate calculus. If you apply for the Diploma
Structures
Features
As well as developing subjectspeci c skills, Diplomas for Graduates enable you to question and analyse
Each Diploma for Graduates is made up of four courses, which can be taken in any order (there are no prerequisites). You have between one to ve years years to complete the programme. A full list of courses is given on pages 46-47.
the requirement to demonstrate competence in Mathematics. If you wish to transfer from this programme to another Diploma for Graduates at a later stage, however, you will be required to demonstrate competence in Mathematics as described.
for Graduates (International Relations) you are exempt from
Further information
Entrance requirements at least equivalent to a pass To be eligible to register for a at GCSE/GCE O level in a Diploma for Graduates as an Mathematical subject at International Programmes Grade C or above and provide proof of student, an applicant must: hold a full rst degree competence in English completed in a minimum which is acceptable to of three years duration on a the University and full-time basis (or equivalent) internet access is also a from a university or other requirement for registration. institution acceptable to the University of London Classication (but see notes below) and Students must pass four full demonstrate that they courses to be awarded the have reached a level of Diploma for Graduates. One competence in Mathematics resit may be attempted for
any course failed. Diplomas for Graduates will be classi ed as Distinction, Merit or Pass. A student who has failed a course twice or two courses once is eligible for a Pass grade only. Students will not be permitted to transfer from the Diploma for Graduates to the related BSc or other degrees or to other quali cations o ered through the International Programmes. Students may transfer between the di erent Diplomas for Graduates. A student who fails a course twice may change to another course, within the ve-year registration period, provided that the failed course is not compulsory on the Diploma for Graduates to which they wish to transfer.
Transfer
There is no accreditation of prior learning o ered for any course on the Diploma for Graduates programmes.
Please note
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Studying for this Diploma was an invaluable experience. I have been excited and enthused to see just how relevant every aspect of what I am learning is to the world of health care and the NHS.
Dr Bhaskar Punukollu
Prole: Dr Bhaskar Punukollu Diploma for Graduates in Management | UK

I was excited by the idea that management techniques could be used to bene t patient care and wanted to learn more. I was keen on doing a distance learning course so I could do it exibly in my own time. Studying for this Diploma was an invaluable experience. The key thing that makes it work for me is the ability to study exibly in my own time. The course notes are exceptionally well written and present information in an easy to read, involving format that has kept me motivated even though there are no regular lectures alongside them. And I have been excited and enthused to see just how relevant every aspect of what I am learning is to the world of health care and the NHS.
Dr Bhaskar Punukollu is a Consultant Psychiatrist based in the UK.
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Diplomas for Graduates

Accounting
One compulsory course AC1025 Principles of accounting Two courses chosen from: AC3059 Financial management or FN3092 Corporate nance AC3091 Financial reporting AC3093 Auditing and assurance AC3097 Management accounting
PLUS
Finance
One compulsory course FN3092 Corporate nance Two courses chosen from: AC3091 Financial reporting AC3093 Auditing and assurance AC3143 Valuation and securities analysis FN2029 Financial intermediation FN3023 Investment management FN3142 Quantitative nance
PLUS
Information Systems
Three compulsory courses IS2062 Information systems
development and management
IS2138 Information and
communication technologies: principles and perspectives information systems
IS3159 Research project in One course chosen from: IS1060 Introduction to
One 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group, including any course not selected above.
Banking
One compulsory course FN1024 Principles of banking
and nance
One course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group, including any course not selected above.
information systems or and organisations
IS2136 Information systems IS3139 Software engineering:
Geography and Environment

One compulsory course from: GY1009 Human geography or GY1147 Physical geography: Two courses chosen from:
(At least one of which must be a 300 course)
theory and application systems architecture and programming
IS1168 Introduction to computer
Two courses chosen from: AC3059 Financial management or FN3092 Corporate nance AC3093 Auditing and assurance AC3143 Valuation and securities analysis FN2029 Financial intermediation FN3023 Investment management FN3142 Quantitative nance
PLUS
fundamentals of the physical environment
International Development
One compulsory course DV1171 Introduction to international
development
GY2109 Geographies of development GY2149 Biogeography GY2150 Geomorphological processes GY2151 Environmental change GY2152 Hydrology GY2164 Economic geography GY3068 Society and the environment GY3153 Space and culture GY3154 Geomorphological applications GY3155 Biodiversity GY3156 Tropical land management
PLUS
Two courses chosen from:

(At least one of which must be a 300 course with the pre x DV)
One 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group including any course not selected above.
DV3044 Economics of development DV3162 Complex emergencies and

humanitarian responses
DV3165 Development management DV3166 Global environmental

problems and politics
Economics
Three compulsory courses EC2020 Elements of econometrics EC2065 Macroeconomics EC2066 Microeconomics
PLUS
GY2109 Geographies of development GY2164 Economic geography GY3068 Society and the environment SC3057 Social policy SC3160 Population and society
PLUS
One 300 course with the pre x EC chosen from Selection group E.
One 300 course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group, including any course not selected above.
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International Relations
Three courses chosen from:
One compulsory course and two compulsory half courses MT2116 Abstract mathematics MT2175 Further linear algebra
(half course)
Mathematics*
Social Sciences
Four full courses (or equivalent) chosen from any of the Selection groups
IR1011 Introduction to
international relations international relations
IR2084 Nationalism and
NOTE
IR2085 International organisations IR2137 Foreign policy analysis IR3026 International political economy IR3140 Security and international
relations
PLUS
MT2176 Further calculus (half course) Four half courses chosen from: MT3040 Game theory (half course) MT3041 Advanced mathematical
analysis (half course)
NOTE
You may not choose more than one 100 course (or two half courses) from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii) You may take no more than two courses from Selection group L.
MT3042 Optimisation theory

(half course)
Sociology
Two compulsory courses: SC2145 Social research methods SC2163 Sociological theory and analysis
PLUS
MT3043 Mathematics of nance and

valuation (half course) theory (half course)
ST3133 Advanced statistics: distribution
Management
One compulsory course MN1107 Introduction to business
and management
ST3134 Advanced statistics: statistical

inference (half course)
*Although this is not a formal entrance requirement, it is your responsibility to ensure that before you start this programme your Mathematics is already at least at the standard of a rst year undergraduate degree in Mathematics and includes multivariate calculus.
One 300 course with the pre x SC chosen from Selection group S One course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group.
PLUS
Two courses chosen from:

AC3059 Financial management or FN3092 Corporate nance AC3097 Management accounting IS2136 Information systems
and organisations
Politics
Three courses chosen from: PS1130 Introduction to modern political thought or PS1172 Introduction to political science PS2082 Comparative politics PS3086 Democracy and
democratisation the European Union
MN2079 Elements of social and

applied psychology
MN3027 The law of business organisations MN3028 Managerial economics MN3032 Management science methods MN3075 Human resource management MN3077 Management: international MN3119 Strategy MN3127 Organisation theory: an MN3141 Principles of marketing MT2076 Management mathematics
PLUS
PS3088 Politics and policies of PS3108 Political analysis and

public choice
PLUS
and comparative perspectives
interdisciplinary approach
One 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group, including any course not selected above.
Notes
All of the above structures are subject to con rmation in the 2013-2014 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full details on the rules that govern the choice of any course. Selection groups are listed on pages 57-59. You are advised to have a firm grasp, at undergraduate level, of mathematics or economics before embarking on honours-level courses in these subjects.
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Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences

The Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences are qualications in their own right that must be studied at a recognised Diploma-teaching institution.
route to all of the degrees in the elds of Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences listed in this prospectus. If you intend to go on to a degree programme listed in this prospectus, choose your courses carefully and make sure that the courses you choose are available on the degree that interests you. This will ensure that you receive credit for the courses you have passed. You can transfer to one of the degrees listed in this prospectus after attempting four courses and passing two full courses (provided one is a quantitative subject) of the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences.
You sit your examinations in May/June. You must pass all four courses in order to be awarded the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences.
Please see Additional educational support on pages 50-53 for further information. These quali cations are for you if: you have the ability, motivation and maturity to study at degree level, but do not have the quali cations usually required to enter a degree programme. you have the necessary quali cations to embark on a degree, but would prefer a course with more teaching support. Features of the Diplomas you intend to take a degree You take the same 100 programme, but would courses as those o ered like to gain a recognised to degree students. You must be registered with a quali cation after one year. Diploma-teaching institution. An entry route to degree study You cannot study independently If you do not have traditional for these Diplomas. You can complete these A levels or their equivalent, the Diploma in Economics and Diploma Diplomas in a minimum of one in Social Sciences provide an entry year and a maximum of ve.
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for the Diploma you must: normally be 18 years or older before 31 December in the year you rst register with the University be admitted to a course of instruction at a Diplomateaching institution. In addition to the above, many institutions recognised for teaching the Diploma have their own admission criteria. You should contact the institutions directly for this information.
Further details
For further details (fees, entrance requirements and application deadlines) or to apply please contact your local Diplomateaching institution.
Dr Phil Stephenson from SIM teaching Mathematics
More
There are a number of universities in the UK, including LSE, that will consider you for entry into the second year of a degree if you pass the Diploma with very high marks and have taken the appropriate courses (see page 56). To be considered for a place, you will need to apply through UCAS, stating that you are applying for second year entry. The Diploma is awarded with a grading of Distinction, Merit, Credit or Pass. You should expect your studies to take 35-40 hours per week. You must attend lectures and tutorials regularly and are expected to write assignments, and while these do not count towards your nal assessment you are required to complete them before you can enter for the examinations.
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Diploma in Economics structure

Three compulsory courses (equivalent to two full courses): EC1002 Introduction to economics MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) PLUS two courses (or the equivalent) chosen from: AC1025 Principles of accounting DV1171 Introduction to international
development
Diploma in Social Sciences structure

Four courses in total chosen from: AC1025 Principles of accounting* DV1171 Introduction to international
development
Notes
(1) MT105B Mathematics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as MT105A Mathematics 1. (2) MT1173 Algebra may not be taken with MT105A Mathematics 1 or MT105B Mathematics 2. (3) MT1174 Calculus may not be taken with MT105A Mathematics 1 or MT105B Mathematics 2. (4) ST104B Statistics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as ST104A Statistics 1. Diploma in Social Sciences students must take a minimum of two courses marked () and a maximum of two courses marked (*). Students registered for the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences cannot transfer their registration to the corresponding Diploma after 31 October in the rst year of their registration.
EC1002 Introduction to economics FN1024 Principles of banking and nance* GY1009 Human geography GY1147 Physical geography: fundamentals
of the physical environment analysis (half course)
GY1148 Methods of geographical IR1011 Introduction to international relations IR1034 World history since 1945 IS1060 Introduction to information systems* IS1168 Introduction to computer systems
architecture and programming and institutions*
FN1024 Principles of banking and nance GY1009 Human geography GY1147 Physical geography: fundamentals
GY1148 Methods of geographical IR1011 Introduction to international relations IR1034 World history since 1945 IS1060 Introduction to information systems IS1168 Introduction to computer systems
LA1031 Common law reasoning LA1040 Elements of the law of contract MN1107 Introduction to business
and management*
LA1031 Common law reasoning

and institutions
MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) MT105B Mathematics 2 (half course)(1) MT1173 Algebra(2) MT1174 Calculus(3) PS1130 Introduction to modern
political thought
LA1040 Elements of the law of contract MN1107 Introduction to business

and management
MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) and MT105B Mathematics 2 (half course)(1) MT1173 Algebra(2) MT1174 Calculus(3) PS1130 Introduction to modern
political thought
PS1172 Introduction to political science SC1021 Principles of sociology SC1158 Reading social science (half course) ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) ST104B Statistics 2 (half course)(4)
PS1172 Introduction to political science SC1021 Principles of sociology SC1158 Reading social science (half course) ST104B Statistics 2 (half course)(4)
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Additional educational support

We aim to give our students as much choice as possible about how, when and where they study. Some prefer the exibility of being able to study independently, at their own pace, using our study materials. Others prefer the bene ts of faceto-face teaching and classroom support, and choose to pay for additional educational support at a local independent institution. We currently work with a growing network of 70-plus independent teaching institutions worldwide that provide tuition support for our students. We refer to these institutions as recognised centres and there are two categories: A liate Centres have demonstrated a sustained commitment to the quality of teaching, support and administration; Registered Centres have demonstrated acceptable standards for the purpose of supporting International Programmes students in preparing for examinations. The Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences and the International Foundation Programme may be studied either full time or part time. Students must have registered through, and be studying at, a teaching institution that has been recognised for teaching these awards by the University of London. In the following list, institutions that are recognised for teaching the Diplomas are marked:
DIPLOMA TEACHING INSTITUTION
Afliate Centres
HONG KONG SAR KAZAKHSTAN
HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE)

Admissions Unit Room 313, 3/F, Admiralty Centre 18 Harcourt Road Hong Kong Tel: +852 3761 1122 Fax: +852 2527 0489 Email: londonu@ www.hkuspace.hku.hk
INDIA hkuspace.hku.hk
59 Tole Bi Street O ce 402 Almaty 050000 Kazakhstan Tel: +7 727 272 39 72 Fax: 007 3272 72 0489 www.kbtu.kz; www.ise.kz
MALAYSIA
Kazakh British Technical University (KBTU)/ International School of Economics and Social Sciences (ISE)
Indian School of Business and Finance

15A, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV, New Delhi 110 024 India Tel: +91 4043 0000 Fax: +91 4043 0020 Email: uol@isbf.edu.in www.isbf.edu.in
Level 3 Block E, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara (KPD) Jalan Dungun Damansara Heights Kuala Lumpur 50490 Malaysia Tel: 00603 2095 8791 Fax: 00603 2095 7100 Email: chinkh@help.edu.my www.help.edu.my
HELP Academy SDN BHD
Russell Square International College

For details about recognised centres, including those recognised to teach the International Foundation Programme, please visit: apps. The Directory also provides details of those teaching institutions that have formally commenced the process for becoming recognised.
londoninternational.ac.uk/ onlinesearch/institutions
Gulmohar Cross Road No. 9 Juhu Vileparle Development Scheme Vileparle (East), Juhu Mumbai 400 049 India Tel: 0091 22 26715816, 2624 1670/ 26254297/98 Fax: 0091 22 2623 7263 Email: enquiry@rsicollege. www.rsicollege.org
3.01 Level 1-7, Kompleks Metro Pudu, Jalan Metro Pudu 2 Fraser Business Park Kuala Lumpur 55100 Malaysia Tel: +603 2788 2000 Email: enquiry@helpcat.edu.my www.helpcat.edu.my
HELP College of Arts and Technology
org; registrar@rsicollege.org
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MALTA
PAKISTAN continued)
SINGAPORE
St Martins Institute of Information Technology

University College Lahore

Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd

Schembri Street Hamrun HMR 08 Malta Tel: 00356 21 235 451/ 21 222 691/ 21 222 702 Fax: 00356 21 232 630 Email: infodesk@stmartins.edu www.stmartins.edu
PAKISTAN
1.5 km from Niazbeg Thokar Raiwind Road Lahore 53700 Pakistan Tel: +92 42 7515851-53 Fax: +92 42 7515854 Email: uclhr@ucl.edu.pk; www.ucl.edu.pk
admissions@ucl.edu.pk
SIM Headquarters 461 Clementi Road 599491 Singapore Tel: 0065 6248 9746 Fax: 0065 6463 8317 Email: study@sim.edu.sg www.simge.edu.sg
SRI LANKA
Roots College International

University College Lahore Business School Multan

Royal Institute of Colombo

DHA-Campus Phase-1, Sector-A Islamabad Pakistan Tel: 00925 1578 8380-3 Fax: 00925 1511 0680 Email: rci@rootsschool.edu.pk www.rootsschool.edu.pk
11/9 Qaswar Gerdezi Road Near Canal O cers Colony Multan, Pakistan Tel: 00926 1458 6642-43 Email: uclmultan@gmail.com www.ucl.edu.pk
RUSSIA
189 Havelock Road Colombo 05 Sri Lanka Tel: +94 11 255 6329 Fax: +94 11 255 6329 Email: royaldgr@sltnet.lk; www.ric.lk
niroshi@ric.lk
Millennium Campus of Economics and 308, Street no 3, Sector I-9/3 Finance (ICEF) 26 ul. Shabolovka Islamabad Pakistan O ce 3401 Tel: 0092 51 4859024 Moscow 119049 Email: rootscollegeinternational@ Russia Tel: 007 495 771 3245 rootsschool.edu.pk www.rootsschool.edu.pk Email: icef@hse.ru www.icef.hse.ru Metropolitan campus Building # 12-K G-8 Markaz Islamabad Pakistan Tel: 0092 51 8439001-7 Email: rci.isb@
rootsschool.edu.pk
International College
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
#53-54 Sagan Drive Champs Fleurs Trinidad and Tobago Tel: 1 868 663 7227 Fax: 1 888 622 9666 Email: sbcs@sbcstnt.com www.sbcs.edu.tt
School of Business and Computer Science
www.rootsschool.edu.pk
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Additional educational support

Afliate Centres
TURKEY
Registered Centres
BANGLADESH MALAYSIA
Istanbul Bilgi Universitesi

Kurtulus Deresi Caddesi No 47 Dolapdere Istanbul 80370 Turkey Tel: 0090 212 3115000 Fax: 0090 212 2970878 Email: undergraduate@bilgi. www.bilgi.edu.tr
edu.tr; gasan@bilgi.edu.tr
17/6 Eskaton Garden Road Ramna Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh Tel: 8802-9134177/ 9111628 Fax: 00880 2 8121000 Email: dclebd@yahoo.com www.dclebd.org
GREECE
Dhaka Centre for Law and Economics (DCLE)
26 Jalan Wong Ah Fook 1st to 6th Floor Johor Bahru Johor 80000 Malaysia Tel: 00 607 222 0998 Fax: 00 607 221 2998 Email: admin@
crescendo.edu.my
Crescendo International College
www.crescendo.edu.my
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Western International College

DEI Bachelor and Master Degrees (College)

Next to RAK Free Trade Zone Nakheel P.O.Box: 16038 Ras Al Khaimah U.A.E Tel: +971 7221 1221 Fax: +971 7221 1124 Email: info.wincedu@gmail.com www.wincedu.net
Note: Western International College was formerly known as International Institute for Technology and Management FZ LLC (IITM).
131 Tsimiski & 9 Ethnikis Amynis Thessaloniki 54621 Greece Tel: +30 2310 251 888/239 543/251 999 Fax: +30 2310 251 291 Email: studies@dei.edu.gr www.dei.edu.gr
Lot 7A Jalan 223 Section 14 Petaling Jaya 46100 Malaysia Tel: 00603 7956 3188/ 7968 5532/ 7968 8073/ 7968 1188 Fax: 00603 7958 4705 Email: law@stamford.edu.my www.stamford.edu.my
Stamford College (PJ) Sdn Bhd
The Diploma is a respected program that will suit students wishing to gain a competitive edge in their professional careers. With the Diploma credential, I was able to win scholarships to top universities in the UK and US for postgraduate studies in Economics, which subsequently gave me the necessary qualications and condence to pursue career opportunities at established companies. One of the most important things that I took away from the Diploma was the cultivation of independence and self-reliance, especially under challenging circumstances.
Dr Chew Seen Meng studied for his Diploma in Economics at HELP, Malaysia, and was awarded his PhD from the University of Chicago. He currently works as an Economic Consultant at NERA Economic Consulting in its Chicago o ce, focusing in the area of global transfer pricing.
Prole: Dr Chew Seen Meng | Diploma in Economics, Malaysia
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NIGERIA
SINGAPORE
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
CLB Hall, 9B Abagbon Close o Ologunagbeje Street Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria Tel: 00234 1 7757719/ 7757720/ 2704404/ 7317601 Fax: 00234 1 7317602 Email: info@clb.com.ng www.clb.com.ng
PAKISTAN
Centre for Law and Business
355 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee Singapore 169567 Tel: 0065 6517 2525 Fax: 0065 6276 3103 Email: admissions@ www.psb-academy.edu.sg
psb-academy.edu.sg
PSB Academy
SAA Global Education Centre

34 Southern Main Road Curepe Trinidad and Tobago Tel: +1 868 663 9495/ +1 868 662 7807 Fax: 868 663 9831 Email: queries@atstnt.com www.atstnt.com 4-6 Chancery Lane San Fernando Trinidad and Tobago Tel: 001 868 653 3945/ 001 868 652 6938 Fax: 001 868 653 3945 Email: admin@itt.co.tt itt.co.tt
Academy of Tertiary Studies (ATS)
Institute of Tertiary Tutors
F-10 Hatim Alvi Road Block 4 Clifton Karachi, Pakistan Tel: +9221 5662657/5223743 Fax: +9221 5223744 Email: bayviewcollege@ www.bayviewhigh.com
gmail.com
Bay View College
TripleOne Somerset 111 Somerset Road Unit #06-01/02 Singapore 238164 Tel: +65 6733 5750 Fax: +65 6733 5730 Email: uol@saage.edu.sg www.saage.edu.sg
Stanseld College
UNITED KINGDOM
211 Khayaban-e-Shaheen, Phase VIII, Defence House Authority, Karachi, Pakistan Tel: 0092 21 5848791 / 5848796 Fax: 0092 21 5848798 / 5848799 Email: lecolekarachi@
lecole.edu.pk; lecole. undergrad@gmail.com www.lecole.edu.pk
LEcole for Advanced Studies
City of London College

3 Anson Road Springleaf Tower, Level 6 Singapore 079909 Tel: 0065 6348 0000 Fax: 0065 6338 0400 Email: enquiry@ www.stanseld.edu.sg
stanseld.edu.sg
80 Backchurch Lane London E1 1LX United Kingdom Tel: 020 7553 0430 Fax: 020 7247 1226 Email: info@clc-london.ac.uk www.clc-london.ac.uk
University College of Islamabad

Street 21, House 8 Shalimar F-8/2 Islamabad 44000, Pakistan Tel: 0092 51 228 1461; 0092 51 285 3178 Fax: 0092 51 226 0690 Email: ucipk1@yahoo.com www.uci.edu.pk
I have always been fascinated by economics from my high school days. The Diploma course offered by the University of London was the only course which offered a good balance between the theory and application of economics. The course content was very in line with what I was looking for in a diploma course. I was provided with enough online material and the study guides were very useful.
Shalini studied at the Indian School of Business and Finance, New Delhi. She is currently studying for a BSc in Economics at LSE.
Shalini Mittal | Diploma in Economics, India
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The idea behind the creation of the International Foundation Programme is to offer exciting new opportunities for students all over the world. The aim of this new foundation programme is to successfully prepare students for higher education degrees whether they choose to study in their home countries or abroad. The courses have been developed with enthusiasm and expertise by our team at LSE. The grounding in academic approaches and techniques will give students the skills they need to succeed. Our hope is that this qualication will give students the chances they deserve to go on to realise their ambitions.
Lynne Roberts, Head of Learning and Teaching
University of London International Programmes at LSE
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International Foundation Programme
To be eligible you must:

normally be aged 17 or over before 31 December in the year of registration have passed at least four separate subjects at GCSE/GCE O level, with grades A-C or the equivalent acceptable examinations equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level English language at grade C or above or demonstrated uency in academic English (for example, having passed a test of pro ciency in English such as IELTS at 5.5 overall) have been admitted to a full- or part-time course of instruction at an institution which is recognised to teach the International Foundation Programme.
The International Foundation Programme provides an ideal route to studying one of our degree programmes.
Who is it for?
By successfully completing the International Foundation Programme you will develop academic skills that prepare you for undergraduate study.
Programme structure
One compulsory course FP0001 Foundation course: Mathematics and statistics PLUS three courses chosen from: FP0002 Foundation course: Economics FP0003 Foundation course: International relations FP0004 Foundation course: Politics FP0005 Foundation course: Social psychology FP0006 Foundation course: Sociology
Studied at one of our quality assured teaching centres in your own country, you take four Level 3 (A level standard) courses in total, one compulsory course and three optional courses. Each course is supported by a comprehensive study guide produced by academics appointed by LSE. The study guides are also supported by an online Virtual Learning Environment which includes a range of additional learning resources. All students have full access to the University of London Online Library.
Features
On successful completion you can transfer your registration to the degree of your choice. There is no transfer fee when you move on to the BSc degree. You may also transfer onto the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences if you wish. When you transfer we will give you a new period of registration and you will be able to complete the degree within a further three to eight years.
Transfer
Please note: The International Foundation Programme is subject to approval.

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Transfer
Registering as an International Programmes student with the University of London does not mean that you can automatically transfer at a later date and complete your studies at one of the Colleges of the University. LSE, Queen Mary and Royal Holloway are three Colleges of the University that will consider you for entry into the second year of certain degree programmes. If you are taking the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences, or four 100 courses of one of the degrees, you can be considered for second year entry. You cannot be considered for transfer into the nal year. To be considered you will need to be taking courses whose syllabuses are similar to those taken at the Colleges concerned. You will need to have been predicted to achieve very high marks in these courses and to have done well at school. You will be competing with many other applicants to all these Colleges for a limited number of places.
1) to another College within the University of London
International Programmes students. You should contact the admissions If you are thinking of transferring o cers of the university concerned to another university in the UK, in the rst instance and direct Australia, the USA, Canada or New them to the University of London Zealand we advise you to nd out by website which lists all the necessary October (a year before you hope to information about the programme. transfer) what the procedures are for To be considered for a place at a making an application. Within the UK university you will need to apply UK there are a number of universities through UCAS, stating that you who have departments that will are applying for second year entry. consider you for entry to the second Your local British Council o ce can year of their degrees if you are advise you further. It is advisable taking the Diploma in Economics, to apply before the closing date Diploma in Social Sciences or four in January and preferably well 100 courses of one of the degrees. before this. If you study at a Other universities in the UK teaching institution your academic may consider applications from tutor will be able to advise you.
2) to another university in the UK or elsewhere
3a) between programmes listed in this prospectus
The programmes listed in this prospectus have been designed to make it easy for you to transfer between them should you wish to. If you are registered for one programme and realise that another would be better suited to you, then you may be able to transfer to that programme. Please note that in some cases you will need to satisfy additional entrance requirements for the programme to which you wish to transfer (e.g. when
transferring from the Diploma for Graduates (International Relations) to any other Diploma for Graduates). Full information and instructions on how to transfer between programmes are given in the Regulations. Information on progressing from the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences or the International Foundation Programme to one of the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences is given on pages 48 and 55 respectively.
3b) to another programme we offer
It may also be possible to transfer to another programme within the International Programmes. This is not automatic, and you will need to satisfy any entrance requirements (both general and course speci c) for the programme for which you wish to transfer (for example, when transferring from BSc Information Systems and Management to BSc Computing and Information Systems). You should also note that if you transfer to another programme (either listed in this prospectus or not) any outstanding fees will be payable.
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Selection groups
List of courses available in selection groups
Example 1 AC3059 Financial management (AC1025)
(this course may not be taken with FN3092) Course number Exclusion Prerequisite
Level 200 and 300 courses Selection group A

AC3059 Financial management (AC1025) or FN3092 Corporate nance (EC1002) + AC3091 Financial reporting (AC1025) AC3093 Auditing and assurance (AC1025) AC3097 Management accounting
(AC1025) (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)
Prerequisites for courses are given in the text within brackets. The prerequisites must be passed before the course can be taken. Certain courses cannot be taken with each other, such exclusions are shown in red text. Completion within the minimum registration period can only occur if students choose courses carefully, keeping in mind prerequisites. Prerequisites do not apply to the Diplomas for Graduates.
AC3143 Valuation and securities

Example 2 EC3016 International economics (EC2065
+ EC2066) or (EC2065 + MN3028)
analysis (FN1024 + AC1025)
FN3142 Quantitative nance*

(EC2020 + EC2066)
*FN3142 Quantitative nance must be taken with or after FN3092 Corporate nance.
Course number
Prerequisites
Selection group B
AC3091 Financial reporting (AC1025) AC3093 Auditing and assurance (AC1025)
Level 100 courses Selection group F(i)

DV1171 Introduction to international
development
Selection group F(ii)

AC1025 Principles of accounting FN1024 Principles of banking and nance
information systems
AC3143 Valuation and securities
analysis (FN1024 + AC1025)
FN2029 Financial intermediation (FN1024) FN3092 Corporate nance (EC1002) + FN3023 Investment management*
(FN1024) (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)
EC1002 Introduction to economics GY1009 Human geography GY1147 Physical geography: fundamentals
IS1060 Introduction to IS1168 Introduction to computer MN1107 Introduction to
systems architecture and programming business and management
FN3142 Quantitative nance**

(EC2020 + EC2066)
* FN3023 Investment management must be taken with or after FN3092 Corporate nance. ** FN3142 Quantitative nance must be taken with or after FN3092 Corporate nance.
GY1148 Methods of geographical IR1011 Introduction to
international relations
IR1034 World history since 1945 MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) MT105B Mathematics 2** (half course) MT1173 Algebra MT1174 Calculus PS1130 Introduction to modern
political thought
Selection group F(iii)

LA1010 Criminal law LA1020 Public law
reasoning and institutions
Selection group D
DV2169 Economic policy
analysis in international development (DV1171)
LA1031 Common law
LA1040 Elements of the law of contract
DV3044 Economics of development

(EC2065 + MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066)
PS1172 Introduction to political science SC1021 Principles of sociology SC1158 Reading social science
(half course)
DV3162 Complex emergencies and

DV3165 Development management DV3166 Global environmental problems

and politics (PS1009 or IR1011 or SC1021 or PS1172)
ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) ST104B Statistics 2* (half course)

* ST104B Statistics 2 must be taken with or after ST104A Statistics 1. ** MT105B Mathematics 2 must be taken with or after MT105A Mathematics 1.
GY2109 Geographies of development GY3068 Society and the environment SC3057 Social policy SC3160 Population and society
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LEVEL 200 and 300 COURSES (continued) Selection group E
EC2020 Elements of econometrics
Selection group G
Selection group IS
IS2062 Information systems development IS2136 Information systems
and organisations and management (IS1060 or IS2136)
EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002) +

(MT105A or MT1174)
DV3165 Development management GY2109 Geographies of development GY2149 Biogeography (GY1147) GY2150 Geomorphological
processes (GY1147)
EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) +

(MT105A or MT1174) the 20th century
IS2138 Information and communication

EC2096 Economic history in EC3015 Economics of labour

(MN3028 or EC2066)
IS3139 Software engineering: theory
GY2151 Environmental change (GY1147) GY2152 Hydrology (GY1147) GY2164 Economic geography GY3068 Society and the environment GY3153 Space and culture (GY1009) GY3154 Geomorphological
applications (GY2150)
and application (IS2062 + IS2138) systems (IS2062 + IS2138)
IS3159 Research project in information IS3167 Management and
EC3016 International economics (EC2065)

+ (EC2066 or MN3028) (MN3028 or EC2066) (MN3028 + EC2065) or (EC2065 + EC2066)
innovation of e-business
EC3022 Public economics
EC3044 Economics of development
Selection group L
LA3001 Law of tort LA3002 Law of trusts LA3003 Land law LA3004 Civil and criminal procedure LA3005 Jurisprudence and legal theory LA3007 Evidence LA3008 Administrative law LA3012 History of English law LA3013 Public international law LA3014 Con ict of laws LA3016 Succession (LA3002) LA3017 Commercial law LA3018 Labour law (LA1031) LA3019 Family law LA3021 Company law LA3024 EU law LA3025 Criminology LA3026 Intellectual
property (LA1031)
GY3155 Biodiversity (GY2149) GY3156 Tropical land management

(GY2149 or GY2150 or GY2152)
EC3099 Industrial economics

(MN3028 or EC2066)
EC3115 Monetary economics (EC2065) EC3120 Mathematical economics

(EC2066 + MT105A + MT105B) or (EC2066 + MT1174)
GY3157 Independent geographical

study (GY1148)
SC3160 Population and society
FN3092 Corporate nance (EC1002) + GY2164 Economic geography IR3026 International political
economy (EC1002 or IR1011)
Selection group IR

and politics (GY1009 or IR1011 or SC1021 or PS1172) relations (IR1011)
MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002)

+ (MT105A or MT1174)
MT3095 Further mathematics for

economists (MT105A + MT105B) or (MT1174)
IR2084 Nationalism and international IR2085 International organisations (IR1011) IR2137 Foreign policy analysis (IR1011) IR3026 International political
economy (EC1002 or IR1011)
IR3083 International political

theory (IR1011)
LA3028 Introduction to Islamic law LA3029 International protection

of Human Rights
IR3140 Security in international

relations (IR1011)
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LEVEL 200 and 300 COURSES (continued) Selection group M

AC3059 Financial management (AC1025) or FN3092 Corporate nance (EC1002) + AC3097 Management accounting
(AC1025) (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)
Selection group N
EC3120 Mathematical economics
(EC2066 + MT105A + MT105B) or (EC2066 + MT1174) or (MT105A + MT105B)
Selection group S
GY3068 Society and the environment LA3005 Jurisprudence and legal theory LA3025 Criminology MN2079 Elements of social and
applied psychology
MT2116 Abstract mathematics (MT1174) MT2175 Further linear algebra

(half course) (MT1173)
DV3165 Development management IS2136 Information systems

and organisations
MN3127 Organisation theory: an
MT2176 Further calculus
(half course) (MT1173) (MT1174) or (MT105A + MT105B)
interdisciplinary approach (EC1002 or SC1021 or MN2079)
IS3167 Management and
MT3040 Game theory (half course) MT3041 Advanced mathematical
SC2145 Social research methods (SC1021) SC2163 Sociological theory and

analysis (SC1021)
innovation of e-business applied psychology
MN2079 Elements of social and MN3027 The law of business organisations MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002)
+ (MT105A or MT1174)
analysis (half course) (MT2116) course) (MT2116)
SC3057 Social policy SC3144 Historical sociology (SC1021) SC3160 Population and society
MT3042 Optimisation theory (half MT3043 Mathematics of nance and MT3170 Discrete mathematics
and algebra (MT2116)
valuation (half course) (MT2116)
MN3032 Management science methods

(ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174)
MN3075 Human resource management MN3077 Management: international

and comparative perspectives (EC1002 or IR1011 or MN1107)
ST3133 Advanced statistics:
distribution theory (half course) (ST104A + ST104B) inference (half course) (ST104A + ST104B)
ST3134 Advanced statistics: statistical
MN3119 Strategy (EC1002) +
(MT105A or MT1174)
MN3127 Organisation theory: an
interdisciplinary approach (EC1002 or SC1021 or MN2079) or SC1021 or MN2079)
Selection group P
MN3141 Principles of marketing (EC1002 MT2076 Management mathematics

and politics (GY1009 or IR1011 or SC1021 or PS1172) (PS1172 or PS1130)
(ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174)
PS2082 Comparative politics PS3086 Democracy and democratisation

(PS1172 or PS1130)
PS3088 Politics and policies of the

European Union (PS1172)
PS3108 Political analysis and public

choice (EC1002 or PS1172)
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Course descriptions
The following pages give the aims, objectives and learning outcomes of the more popular courses available. Further details regarding prerequisites, assessment, essential reading and topics to be examined are provided on the course information sheets, available on the programme pages of our website.
This course provides you with a broad understanding of the theory and practice of nancial and management accounting, both for non-specialist students and as a foundation for further study in the area. Learning outcomes You should be able to distinguish between di erent uses of accounting information and relate these uses to the needs of di erent groups of users. You will learn to explain and apply nancial accounting concepts and conventions. You will be able to: Prepare basic nancial statements from both structured and unstructured data. Analyse, interpret and communicate the information contained in basic nancial statements, and explain the limitations of such statements and their analysis. Categorise cost behaviour, and prepare and contrast stock valuations under di erent costing methods. Describe the budgeting process and discuss the use of budgets in planning and control. Explain, discuss and apply relevant techniques to aid internal users in decision-making.
Accounting, Banking and Finance

Aims and objectives To introduce you to the institutional features of nancial systems and to identify key issues and problems arising in banking and nance. It introduces you to, and illustrates how, the key economic concepts required to analyse these key issues and problems. This course is the foundation banking and nance course on which subsequent and more specialised nance courses are based. Learning outcomes You should be able to understand the role of nancial systems in the economy and the imperfections associated with bank-based and market-based nancing. You should be prepared for studying the intermediate and advanced courses in banking and nance. You will gain knowledge and insight which help to make sense of many of the developments a ecting banking and nancial markets.
FN1024 Principles of banking and nance
Learning outcomes You should be able to discuss the theoretical models underpinning the practices in nancial management. You should be able to apply the techniques derived from the models and theories in nancial management, explain the long and short-term nancial needs of a business and describe the techniques used for the selection and management of long and short-term assets. You will be able to discuss and give examples of the wider aspects of nancial management including international considerations and the need to communicate decisions made to other members of a management team. Aims and objectives To develop your understanding of asset pricing and corporate nance. To provide a theoretical framework used to address issues in project appraisal and nancing, the pricing of risk, securities valuation, market e ciency, capital structure, and mergers and acquisitions. To provide the tools required for further studies in nancial intermediation and investments. Learning outcomes At the end of this course, and having completed the essential reading and activities, you should be able to: clearly describe fundamental aspects of project valuation con dently apply key capital budgeting techniques (NPV and IRR) in the context of investment appraisal keenly express the mathematical principles of portfolio theory and demonstrate how risk a ects the value of assets in equilibrium under wellestablished asset pricing paradigms (CAPM and APT)
FN3092 Corporate nance
Aims and objectives To introduce you to the principles underlying accounting, and to enable you to explain and apply key accounting techniques.
AC1025 Principles of accounting
Aims and objectives To place nancial management as a clear part of the decision making, planning and control subsystems of an enterprise. To provide you with an overview of the problems facing a nancial merger in the commercial world. To introduce you to the concepts and theories of corporate nance that underlie the techniques which are o ered as aids for the understanding, evaluation and resolution of nancial managers problems.
AC3059 Financial management
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describe the fundamental characteristics of derivative instruments (forwards, futures and options) accurately apply wellestablished derivatives pricing methodologies (portfolio replicating and risk-neutral) knowledgeably discuss the theoretical framework of informational e ciency in the nancial markets context and competently review the related empirical evidence adequately explain wellestablished concepts in capital structure theory and critically analyse the ways by which the notion of information asymmetry a ect it cogently explain the relevance, facts and role of the dividend policy broadly illustrate how corporate governance can contribute to rm value critically analyse why merger and acquisition activities exist, and calculate the related gains and losses with minimum support.
management practices and the business environment. Learning outcomes On completion of this course, you should be able to: understand the evolution of the business organisation and management thought, identifying the interconnections between developments in these areas evaluate alternative theories of management critically, recognising the centrality of decision making and strategic thinking to the managerial role and functions discuss and compare di erent models and approaches to understanding the rm, evaluating these in the context of the business environment explore the impact of key environmental factors on decision making and organisational behaviour evaluate the signi cance of contemporary issues in business and management.
Theory of games i.e. strategic decision making, with applications to oligopoly, collusion, product di erentiation, entry deterrence etc. The e ects of asymmetric information in areas such as bargaining, bidding and auctions. Situations of moral hazard and adverse selection. Learning outcomes Be prepared for Marketing and Strategy courses by being able to analyse consumer behaviour and markets in general. Analyse business practices with respect to pricing and competition. De ne and be able to apply key concepts in decision analysis and game theory.
Business and Management

Aims and objectives To provide a comprehensive introduction to the key elements of the business organisation, and to competing theories and models of the rm and its environment, and to provide a critical perspective on the main functional areas of management. To build a foundation of knowledge of the di erent theoretical approaches to management and decision making. To develop your analytical skills so that you can identify the links between the functional areas in management, organisations,
MN1107 Introduction to business and management
Aims and objectives To approach managerial decision problems using economic reasoning. You will be able to present business practice topics using an analytical approach, using equations and numerical insight. Topics covered include: Basic microeconomics, alternative theories of the rm, internal organisation of the rm, market structure, e ciency wages, incentive structures, human resource management etc. as well as some industrial organisation theories of commonly used pricing practices. Individual (one person) decision making under uncertainty, attitudes to risk and the value of information.
MN3028 Managerial economics
Aims and objectives To demonstrate how the social sciences can assist in understanding the management of human resources and to examine and evaluate human resource policies and practices of organisations. The course adopts the view that research and theory about managing people at work has progressed to the point where analytic coherence can be achieved, and that this in turn can guide policy development and human resource practice. The course presents and then examines the principal theories upon which modern human resource practices are based. Learning outcomes At the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to: describe the relationship between HRM and organisational performance and be able to critically evaluate the empirical evidence critically evaluate alternative
MN3075 Human resource management
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perspectives on HR practices analyse the relationship between HR practices and their outcomes for the individual and organisation evaluate the e ectiveness of di erent HR practices comment upon the limitations of the theories covered. fundamental principles of marketing and marketing management. Marketing can only be properly understood through the various disciplines that support it (i.e., economics, psychology, sociology and strategy) and this course explores the relevance of these academic subjects to marketing. Topics covered in the course include origins of marketing theory and practice, consumer theory, product development, promotion strategy, pricing strategy, placement and distribution strategy, marketing ethics and corporate social responsibility. The strategic approach taken will enable you to gain a broad understanding of consumers and the marketing behaviour of rms, especially those operating in an international environment. You will be encouraged to question the limitations of marketing management and to suggest ways of overcoming its many problems. Through the use of short articles and case studies, you will also develop your practical skills by applying learned theories to realworld organisational problems. Learning outcomes The course is ideally suited to those who wish to develop a sophisticated and critical understanding of marketing theory. At the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you will be expected to: 1. Describe the behaviour of consumers from both an economic and psychological perspective. 2. Discuss the function and e ect of advertising/promotion from both an organisational and market-wide perspective. 3. Describe the pricing behaviour of rms in an uncertain environment where information may be limited or wrong. 4. Describe and analyse the marketing behaviour of rms and consumers and make predictions regarding such events as the success or failure of a new product or advertising campaign. These four themes will run throughout the course. You will be expected to acquire a knowledge and critical understanding of these four themes as well as the sub-topics which form a part of each theme.
Aims and objectives This course has ve major aims. To provide you with an overview of the scope of social psychology and its major methodological approaches. To identify the key ideas and processes people use in understanding their social world. To assess the impact of group membership and social in uence on peoples behaviour. To evaluate the role of social relations in our societies. To illustrate how social psychological knowledge and principles can be applied to real-world issues. Learning outcomes You should be able to describe key concepts, theories and methodological approaches used in social psychology. You will be able to outline the processes used in understanding our social world, assess how people behave in groups and the role of social in uence and analyse the processes and phenomena involved in social relations. You will learn to critically evaluate how social psychology can be applied to social issues and can aid our understanding of human behaviour in real-world settings.
MN2079 Elements of social and applied psychology
Economics
Aims and objectives To introduce you to an understanding of the domain of economics as a social theory. You will learn the main analytical tools used in, and be introduced to the main conclusions derived from, economic analysis. As you develop your understanding of their organisational and policy implications this will enable you to participate in debates on economic matters. Learning outcomes You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main economic models used in economic analysis, be able to assess their potential and limitation. You will learn to translate problems which are described in daily language to the language of economic modelling and apply the models to solve these problems.
EC1002 Introduction to economics
Aims and objectives To introduce you to the
MN3141 Principles of marketing
Aims and objectives To develop your understanding of the use of regression analysis and related techniques for quantifying economic relationships and testing economic theories. You become equipped to read
EC2020 Elements of econometrics
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and evaluate empirical papers in professional journals. It will provide you with practical experience of using mainstream regression programmes to t economic models. Learning outcomes You should be able to describe and apply the classical regression model and its application to cross-section data. You will be able to describe and apply the: Gauss-Markov conditions and other assumptions required in the application of the classical regression model reasons for expecting violations of these assumptions in certain circumstances, tests for violations potential remedial measures, including, where appropriate, the use of instrumental variables. You will recognise and apply the advantages of logit, probit and similar models over regression analysis when tting binary choice models. You will be competent to use regression, logit and probit analysis to quantify economic relationships using standard regression programmes in simple applications. You will describe and explain the principles underlying the use of maximum likelihood estimation. You will apply regression analysis to t time-series models using stationary time series, with awareness of some of the econometric problems speci c to time series applications (for example, autocorrelation) and remedial measures. You will recognise the di culties that arise in the application of regression analysis to nonstationary time series, know how to test for unit roots, and know what is meant by cointegration.
To show how our understanding of how economic systems operate has evolved substantially, explain why the growth rate of aggregate output varies from year to year, explain what determines unemployment and in ation in the short run and in the long run and discuss how macroeconomic policy might in uence business cycles or long run growth. Learning outcomes You should be able to apply a wide range of economic models to analyse contemporary and historical macroeconomic events. In particular, you should be able to analyse the causes of business cycles, long-run economic growth, unemployment and in ation and be able to suggest appropriate macroeconomic policies to deal with each of these issues.
competitive markets, the e ects of externalities and public goods on e ciency, government policies aimed at improving welfare.
Geography
Aims and objectives To introduce you to key current debates in geography and positions these debates within the history of geographical ideas. You will obtain a broad knowledge of a range of contemporary geographical issues and to understand how these have developed over time. It provides a basic understanding of economic, social, cultural and political concerns from a global and local perspective. Learning outcomes At the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to: outline the theoretical contribution and development of geography to the social sciences critically analyse processes of contemporary economic, social, cultural and political change from a geographical perspective describe and discuss the importance of understanding both diversity and homogeneity to the process of geographical enquiry discuss alternative understandings of how the global and the local human environment are connected.
GY1009 Human geography
Aims and objectives
EC2065 Macroeconomics
Aims and objectives To examine how economic decisions are made by households and rms, and how they interact to determine the quantities and prices of goods and factors of production and the allocation of resources. It also investigates the principles of microeconomic policy and the role of government in allocating resources. It prepares you for 200 and 300 courses which require a knowledge of microeconomics. Learning outcomes You should be able to de ne and describe: the determinants of consumer choices, including inter-temporal choices and those involving risk, rms behaviour, how rms behaviour di ers in di erent market structures and may help to determine those structures, how rms and households determine factor prices. You should analyse and assess e ciency and welfare optimality of perfectly and imperfectly
EC2066 Microeconomics
Information Systems
Aims and objectives To provide a broad introductory understanding of information systems, seen within organisational
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and societal contexts. To provide you with an appropriate balance of technical and organisational perspectives to serve as the basis for further study in the eld. Learning outcomes At the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to: explain the fundamental principles and assumptions of studying the application of information and communications technologies in terms of information systems (rather than as simply technical apparatus) apply these principles to study a number of practical business and administrative information systems within real organisations discuss the social, organisational and economic context of computer use and debate the impact of information and communication technologies on the economy and society discuss the history of the development of information and communication technologies and describe some of the emerging consequences for organisations express a basic logical understanding of how a computer system works, and its principal structures and components including contemporary technologies for data input, data output, data storage describe the principal technologies used in data transmission (networks), including the basic functions and architecture of the Internet explain the various functions of systems software (operating systems), language translators and various classes of taskoriented application packages explain the main tasks that need to be undertaken in preparing for the establishment of a new information system in terms of the systems development life cycle and with an appreciation of alternative system development methodologies and tools describe and justify a range of professional roles in information systems development activity demonstrate, through a project, experience in the analysis and design of small projects using database and spreadsheet programs, and the ability to write brief but informative reports on such work.
design algorithms to solve basic programming problems explain common data types and structures explain basic programming structures explain the underlying concepts of objectoriented programming write simple but e ective programs in Java.
Aims and objectives To provide you with the fundamental concepts needed for understanding information Aims and objectives technology in organisations To develop an understanding of from information systems the fundamentals of hardware and theory, organisation theory and software technologies that underlie economics perspectives. To contemporary computer-based introduce you to some new, information systems. To develop an critical ideas in management understanding of the underlying thinking related to the use and structure and theories of computers implementation of information and programming. To provide the technology in organisations. The skills needed to develop algorithms rst part of the course identi es for programming solutions. To three models of information provide the skills needed to system design focusing on write simple programs in Java. data processing, decision making Learning outcomes and transaction costs and At the end of the course and having explores their organisational completed the essential reading and implications. The second part of activities you should be able to: the course deals with a critical identify the basic elements revision of the key concepts of of hardware and explain their strategy, technology infrastructure functions and how they t and implementation issues. together to form an architecture Learning outcomes explain how data is represented, At the end of this course and having manipulated and stored completed the essential reading and within a computer system activities you should be able to: identify and explain the discuss the organisational functions of operating systems implications of ICT deployment explain how computers critically appraise the validity interact through local and of concerns expressed in wide area networks particular cases of ICT choices, identify various di erent types their merits, shortcomings and of programming languages feasibility of implementation identify and discuss the and appreciate how they have evolved since the early days merits and shortcomings of computer programming of the major theoretical
IS2136 Information systems and organisations
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perspectives that inform the design and deployment of ICT in organisations comment upon technical innovation as a process involving both technology development and organisational change describe the actions and interventions that are associated with ICT strategies.
International Development
Aims and objectives The speci c objectives of the course are to: demonstrate that development is not just about the South or the Third World but that it should be understood as a global phenomenon describe and evaluate the main intellectual traditions out of which ideas about international development have emerged show how development can only be fully understood if its historical and political dimensions are given as much attention as its economic and social dimensions illustrate how development policy and practice has evolved over time and why some options are seen as possible by governments, International Financial Institutions and civil society organisations while others are not do this by looking in depth at the following key themes: late development (i.e. industrialisation now) and industrial policy; agrarian change and rural development; governance and public policy; the international order. Learning outcomes At the end of this course, and having completed the essential reading and activities, you should be able to:
DV1171 Introduction to international development
show why development should be understood as global phenomenon discuss and critically evaluate the main intellectual traditions shaping international development today use a range of historical, political, economic and social concepts and facts in their analysis of development issues demonstrate a good understanding of how policy debates and practical interventions have evolved over time in the context of a number of key themes.
question is how far the UK lives up to classic doctrine. Equally, membership of the European Union, and the Human Rights Act 1998, a ect the overall picture of the relation between citizen and the state. To fully engage with this subject, students need to take an interest in current a airs and debates about what is involved in constitutional issues and reforms.
LA1040 Elements of the law of contract

Contracts are the legal basis of all commercial transactions. Covering the core topics including formation of contracts, capacity to contract and privity, performance and breach of contract and remedies for breach of contract the emphasis is on understanding the key underlying principles of English law. This is very much a case law subject, with judicial precedents stretching back nearly 400 years in some instances (but more usually of 19th and 20thcentury origin) and a small number of statutory provisions, as well as the impact of EU law. An understanding of what factors judges may, or must, take into account when exercising their discretion is crucial.
Law
(Please note: an additional fee is payable for these law courses).
LA1010 Criminal law
This course examines general principles of criminal liability, a range of fatal and non-fatal o ences against the person and selected o ences against property. Inchoate o ences, secondary liability and defences also form part of the University of London criminal law curriculum. Criminal law consists of a highly developed body of precisely formulated legal rules but as criminal conduct is subject to punishment it thus engages with broad issues of morality and policy. Understanding the tension between certainty in the law and social adaptation a ects the development of criminal law will take students beyond the basic stage of understanding the substantive rules of criminal law.
LA1031 Common law reasoning and institutions

This comprehensive introduction to the English legal system seeks to convey what is distinctive about the common law approach as a legal methodology and as it re ects the history and politics of England & Wales. It examines the sources of law, the civil and criminal court structure, and the role of judges and judicial reasoning. Special attention is paid to the laws claims to fairness, examining the rules protecting accused persons in the criminal system and access to legal remedies in the civil system, as well as courts
LA1020 Public law

The UK constitution is famously unwritten and thus contrasts with other constitutional models. Analysing key issues of sovereignty and the division of powers between legislature, executive and administration, one key
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of appeal. The course seeks to familiarise students not only with how the system operates but why.
Mathematics and statistics

Aims and objectives To enable you to acquire skills in the methods of calculus (including multivariate calculus) and linear algebra, as required for their use in economics-based subjects and to prepare you for 200 and 300 courses in mathematics and/or related disciplines. Learning outcomes At the end of this half course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should have: used the concepts, terminology, methods and conventions covered in the half course to solve mathematical problems in this subject the ability to solve unseen mathematical problems involving understanding of these concepts and application of these methods seen how mathematical techniques can be used to solve problems in economics and related subjects.
activities you should have: used the concepts, terminology, methods and conventions covered in the half course to solve mathematical problems in this subject the ability to solve unseen mathematical problems involving understanding of these concepts and application of these methods seen how mathematical techniques can be used to solve problems in economics and related subjects.
Aims and objectives To enable you to acquire further skills in the methods of calculus and linear algebra (in addition to those in 05a Mathematics 1), as required for their use in economicsbased subjects and to prepare you for courses in mathematics and/or related disciplines. Learning outcomes At the end of this half course and having completed the essential reading and
Aims and objectives To enable you to acquire skills in the methods of algebra, as required for their use in further mathematics subjects and economics-based subjects. To prepare students for further courses in mathematics and/or related disciplines. Learning outcomes At the end of the course, and having completed the essential reading and activities, you should be able to: use the concepts, terminology, methods and conventions covered in the course to solve mathematical problems in this subject solve unseen mathematical problems involving understanding of these concepts and application of these methods see how algebra can be used to solve problems in economics and related subjects demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of algebra. Aims and objectives To enable you to acquire skills in the methods of calculus (including multivariate calculus), as required for their use in further mathematics subjects and economics-based
MT1173 Algebra
subjects. To prepare you for further courses in mathematics and/or related disciplines. Learning outcomes After successfully completing this half course, you should: use the concepts, terminology, methods and conventions covered in the course to solve mathematical problems in this subject solve unseen mathematical problems involving understanding of these concepts and application of these methods see how calculus can be used to solve problems in economics and related subjects demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of calculus.
MT1174 Calculus
Aims and objectives To introduce some of the basic ideas of theoretical statistics while emphasising the applications of the methods in the disciplines covered by the economics, management, nance and social science degrees. There is an emphasis on the interpretation of tables and results. Learning outcomes At the end of the course, and having completed the essential reading and activities, you should: be familiar with the key ideas of statistics that are accessible to a student with a moderate mathematical competence be able to routinely apply a variety of methods for explaining, summarising and presenting data and interpreting results clearly using appropriate diagrams, titles and labels when required be able to summarise the ideas of randomness and variability, and the way in which these link to probability theory to allow the systematic and logical
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collection of statistical techniques Politics and of great practical importance International Relations in many applied areas have a grounding in IR1011 Introduction to probability theory and some international relations grasp of the most common Aims and objectives statistical methods To explore the evolution of be able to perform inference the discipline of International to test the signi cance of Relations (IR) over the past century common measures such as by examining our changing means and proportions and understandings of order within conduct chi-squared tests the anarchic international system. of contingency tables To consider the impact of major be able to use simple linear historical events on the evolution regression and correlation of academic IR, including the analysis and know when it ongoing impact of globalization. is appropriate to do so. To introduce students to a range of theoretical tools that will help ST104B Statistics 2 them to examine the behaviour of international actors and the (half course) Aims and objectives nature of international systems. To To develop your knowledge of de ne and discuss some of the elementary statistical theory. main concepts within the discipline, The emphasis is on topics that are including war, peace, the state, of importance in applications to and power. To critically assess econometrics, nance and the challenges facing contemporary social sciences. Concepts and international society, including methods that provide the foundation security, global governance, and for more specialised courses in the rise of East Asian actors. statistics are also introduced. Learning outcomes Learning outcomes At At the end of the course After successfully completing and having completed the this half course, you should: essential reading and activities be a competent user of standard students should be able to: Explain the relevance of key statistical operators and be able to recall a variety of terms in International Relations. Identify the strengths and well-known distributions and their respective moments weaknesses of IRs various be able to explain the theoretical approaches. Analyse international events from fundamentals of statistical inference and be able to apply a variety of theoretical viewpoints. Describe the nature of these principles to justify the use of an appropriate units and social structures model and perform tests in a within the contemporary number of di erent settings international system. appreciate that statistical techniques are based on IR1034 World history since 1945 assumptions and in any analysis Aims and objectives of real problems the plausibility To develop the ability to think of such assumptions must be logically and critically. To develop thoroughly investigated. knowledge of political and social systems and of the various cultural
in uences on policy-makers in di erent parts of the Cold War world. Learning outcomes At the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to: analyse the nature and signi cance of the Cold War international system explain how the Cold War originated and how and why it ended describe how Cold War international crises were perceived and responded to, particularly by the USA, in various parts of the world relate local and regional aspects of particular con icts to the broader international aspects of the Cold War which in uenced them analyse what in uenced states and their rulers as they sought to expand their power and in uence and deal with threats to their interests become aware of the elements of the Cold War international system that were connected to the post-Cold War era.
Aims and objectives To provide you with an introduction to the great texts of modern political theory and to examine the meaning and justi cation of important concepts such as freedom, sovereignty, equality and rights. The study of politics is shaped by concepts and methods that have developed over the last three centuries. The study of political theory is concerned with the meaning and justi cation of those concepts and their continuing relevance to the nature of modern politics. You will explore rival theoretical frameworks such as natural law, utilitarianism,
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you have understood how these theories have in uenced the approach of the key sociologists to the subject matter, with particular reference to epistemological concerns. You will choose one topic from religion and society, gender, social inequality and social injustice, race and ethnicity, the sociology of organisations and power in society. Learning outcomes At the end of the course and having completed the essential reading and Sociology activities you should be able to: SC1021 Principles of sociology Describe the nature of the Aims and objectives sociological perspective and Section A, Theory and method, the major theories of society. Apply the major sociological introduces you to the subject matter and focus of sociology and perspectives to at least two PS1172 Introduction provides you with the tools to aspects of social life. Read the set texts critically enable you to read critically and to political science Aims and objectives to gather information creatively and creatively and select To introduce you to the main and carefully. It describes and relevant material cited by di erences between democratic provides you with knowledge the authors selectively in and non-democratic regimes, of and critical evaluation of the your examination answers. Explain and evaluate the scope and between di erent models of major sociological theories of democratic government, and how society. It introduces you to of the research process and political preferences are formed, the major techniques and the the approach of di erent how voters behave, how parties methods used in sociological methods of social inquiry and compete, how interest groups research and provides you with an be able to criticise these. Explain the relationship between form, and how electoral systems understanding of the relationship shape behaviour. To explain how of theory to the formation, theory and method in sociology. Outline debates surrounding political institutions work, such collection and analysis of data. It as presidential and parliamentary introduces you to the analyses of sociology as a science and the systems, single-party and coalition the changing nature of modern/ major theories of knowledge. Evaluate the sociological governments, federalism, and contemporary societies and their courts and central banks. relevance for social theory. debates surrounding the To explain how political Section B, Globalisation and processes of modernisation behaviour and institutions social change, introduces you and globalisation and be able shape policy outcomes, such as to the range of theoretical to compare and criticise these. economic performance, public perspectives that aim to explain the Apply the skills and knowledge spending, and immigration phenomenon of globalisation and learnt in sections A and B to a and environmental policies, social change and the importance specialist topic in section C. and to prepare you for further of critical evaluation of these. It will Describe the key sociological courses in political science. introduce you to the contribution debates surrounding the Learning outcomes that studies of globalisation make subject matter of the area At the end of this course and having to the sociological discussions chosen, especially in relation completed the essential reading and of contemporary society. to the development of key activities you should be able to: In Section C you choose one concepts, epistemological explain patterns of voting topic area in sociology where you concerns and social research. behaviour and party competition will use the theories studied in in di erent countries, and Sections A and B to ensure that
egalitarianism, communitarianism and Marxism and develop the critical skills necessary to examine and assess complex theoretical arguments and to assess their strengths and weaknesses. Learning outcomes You should be able to demonstrate a familiarity with the great texts of modern political theory. You will be able to identify and explain di erent concepts and how they vary between thinkers, assess the strengths and weaknesses of di erent theories and write analytical essays that explain and paraphrase complex arguments in clear and concise prose.
how electoral systems in uence voters and parties explain how di erent institutional designs of democracy work understand how political science explains policy outcomes critically evaluate rational choice and institutional theories in political science explain the pros and cons of quantitative and qualitative methods in political science.
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Aims and objectives To introduce you to the practical skills of close reading and comprehension of original material. It gives you a sound introduction to some of the key ideas, in their original form, that have shaped social scienti c, speci cally sociological, thought. Learning outcomes At the end of this half course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to: discuss texts using a critical approach recognise, understand and explain an argument or idea identify and discuss arguments and ideas across a range of thinkers and writers, and be able to identify the broader context of these arguments read and analyse texts with the aim of formulating sustained arguments of your own.
SC1158 Reading social science (half course)
Individual courses
An individual course is a single course from one of the EMFSS programmes. As long as you satisfy the entry requirements and have the necessary background, you can take an individual course without registering for a degree or diploma programme. More than 90 individual courses are currently available. When you register you will receive a certi cate of registration. If you pass the examination you will receive a Certi cate of Achievement.
What is an individual course?
Are individual courses for me?
Assessment is by one written examination (four of the available courses also require coursework). Examinations are held once a year in May/June, so you can What support will I receive? complete an individual course You receive the same study in one year if you wish. materials, have access to the same A composite fee of 370 for each online facilities, and take the same full course (in 2013-2014) covers examinations as students taking registration for two years and one the courses as part of an EMFSS examination. If you dont pass the degree or diploma programme. exam the rst time you can retake it the following year (you will need to pay an additional fee to do this). You can apply for up to eight full courses (or the equivalent) in one year. If your application is accepted, you will be able to register for up to four courses (or the equivalent) in one year. For more information please see www.londoninternational.
ac.uk/distance-exiblelearning/individualcourses-modules/emfss
You can take individual courses to enhance your skills or professional knowledge, or to satisfy the accreditation requirements of a university or professional body, or simply to study certain subjects in which you are interested. If you are currently taking a degree or Diploma for Graduates which does not include all the courses you need for professional accreditation, you can apply to take the additional courses as individual courses.
If, after completing an individual course, you apply and are admitted to register for an EMFSS degree or Diploma for Graduates programme, you can obtain credit for the individual course(s) you have taken, provided you apply within three years of completing the individual course(s). Courses can only be credited if they are available on the relevant degree or Diploma for Graduates structure. The maximum number of courses for which credit may be given is: eight full courses for degrees through the Standard Route six full courses for degrees through the Graduate Entry Route two full courses for the Diplomas for Graduates. Further information is given in the EMFSS Programme Regulations for individual courses.
Progression and credit
Flexible study at a reasonable cost
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Tests of prociency in English

The following qualications are equated with GCSE/GCE O Level English Language grade C for the purposes of satisfying the entrance requirements.
Cambridge Certi cate of Pro ciency in English. Cambridge English Language 1119 (at grade 6 or better) conducted overseas by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. Hong Kong Examination Authority Advanced level Use of English (grade C or better). Hong Kong Certi cate of Education English Language (Syllabus B) (at grade C or better). Hong Kong Certi cate of Education Examination (HKCEE) English Language section from 2007 performance levels 5*, 5, 4 or 3. Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education(HKDSE): English Language passed at Level 2 or above. International General Certi cate of Education (IGCSE): English as a Second Language, passed at grade B or above. NEAB (formerly JMB) University Entrance Test in English for Speakers of Other Languages. School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Diploma in English for Academic Purposes (passed at grade A or B).
International General Certi cate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): English as a Second Language passed at grade C or above. Malaysian Certi cate of Education/ Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia English Language Communicational (122 or 322) grade C (6) or better. Oxford Delegacys Higher Level Advanced Placement Examination in English as a International English Language Foreign Language when taken Examination (APIEL), when a with the ARELS examination in score of 4 or 5 is achieved. spoken English (a pass with credit Associated Examining Board (AEB) or above must be achieved in the Test in English for Educational Oxford examination and a Good Purposes (TEEP) (when Pass or better in the ARELS test). Pearson Test of English Pro ciency level (4) is achieved in each of the listening, reading (Academic) score 54 or above, and writing components). with at least 54 in both Reading Cambridge Certi cate and Writing elements. School of Oriental and African of Advanced English. City & Guilds International Studies (SOAS) Diploma in ESOL 8984 Mastery award. English for Academic Purposes Hong Kong Examinations (passed at grade C). A diploma awarded by an Authority AS Use of English. International English Language acceptable polytechnic Testing System (IELTS) when in Singapore. Paper based Test in English as an overall score of at least 6 is achieved with a minimum a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 5.5 in each sub-test. with a score of 580 plus the Test of Written English (TWE) with a score of 4.5.
The qualications below are considered acceptable evidence of prociency in English for all undergraduate programmes provided they have been awarded within the past three years.
iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT TOEFL) score of 87 in total with at least 21 in both Reading and Writing Skills sub-tests and at least 19 in both Speaking and Listening sub-tests. University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) Business English Certi cate Level 3 only (BEC 3 award). HELP, Malaysia Foundation programme Advanced English module (this satis es the English language requirement for the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences and the International Foundation Programme only). An associate degree, higher diploma or degree awarded within the past three years by a university in Hong Kong that is acceptable to the University of London. An accredited foundation programme, diploma or degree awarded within the past three years by an institute in Malaysia that is acceptable to the University of London.
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Other acceptable qualications

There are many quali cations, both from the UK and overseas, that we accept as satisfying our entrance requirements. Further details are available on our website:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/how_to_apply
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Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

Other institutions may use the terms credit transfer or advanced standing; we use the term accreditation of prior learning (APL). If we award you APL you are not required to take a particular course or courses as part of your degree. We only award APL on the Standard Routes of the BSc degrees.
that equate in level, content and standard to the 100 course(s) that form part of your degree. Some APL we award is automatic; all other APL is considered on a discretionary basis. Further details and a full list of quali cations which may be considered for APL are given on our website at: www. They also count towards the total number of courses you have to take to complete the degree. In this respect, it is as if you have taken these subjects as part of your degree studies. In certain circumstances APL may be considered for courses not listed on the degree structure. This applies to all degrees except BSc Economics and Management. APL is only valid for a limited period. If you are granted APL, this period is given on your decision letter. If you do not attempt an examination during this period, the APL will expire. If this happens, and you still want the APL to count towards your degree, you will need to make a further application.
londoninternational.ac.uk/ You can gain APL up to the value community/students of four full 100 courses (please see Selection groups F(i) and F(ii) on page 57). You may be able to apply A formal application must for APL if you have already covered a be made for all APL similar syllabus in the same breadth The classi cation of degree you and depth as part of a previous receive will not be adversely quali cation, within the past ve a ected by the APL you receive. years preceding your application. You will be able to use APL from To be eligible to apply for APL, named courses, as appropriate, you must satisfy us that you have for prerequisite purposes as you already passed examinations progress through your degree.
Am I eligible to apply for APL?

1. You are eligible to be registered for the degree of your choice. 2. You are suitably qualied.
You can be considered for APL if you satisfy all of the following criteria:
3. If you are applying for automatic APL, you must 4. You have already received the nal award for that qualication.
You must have passed examinations which compare in level, content and standard to the examinations for the courses from which you want APL. APL is normally only considered on a subject-for-subject basis. For example, you should only apply for APL from the course EC1002 Introduction to economics if, in your opinion, you have previously studied a similar subject in the same depth, at degree level (or the equivalent), and you have achieved good marks in the corresponding examination. We do not give APL on the basis of GCSE/GCE O levels or GCE A levels, or other similar school-leaving examinations.
have passed the whole of the quali cation(s) on which your application is based, within the ve years preceding the application. If you are applying for discretionary APL, consideration will also be given if you have completed part of a degree-level quali cation that has been examined. Except for some accounting and legal bodies, we do not normally grant APL from Economics, Management, Finance and Social Science subjects on the basis of examinations from professional bodies. For details please visit:
www.londoninternational. ac.uk/community/students
If you have not yet received the award, your APL application will be considered under the APL regulations that apply at the time that the award is nally made. These regulations may be di erent to those that applied at the time you submitted your application. Your quali cation must have been awarded before the application deadline for you to receive APL from an examination in the following year. For example, to receive APL from an examination in 2014, your quali cation must have been awarded before 1 October 2013.
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Automatic APL
Subject to the conditions given, and the correct subjects having been passed, APL from up to four full courses of those speci ed is normally awarded automatically, on application, for the quali cations listed in the table provided in the Regulations and on the International Programmes website. Applicants will be awarded all the APL possible for the quali cations they have. There is no application fee for the consideration of automatic APL (see How do I apply for APL? below).
We will consider past quali cations for up a maximum of four individual full courses (MT105A, MT105B, ST104A and ST104B count as half courses). The APL application fee is payable for the consideration of all discretionary APL (see How do I apply for APL? below).
Discretionary APL
Full information about APL can be found online and in the Regulations. This information is not binding and is subject to con rmation in the current Regulations for the degree concerned. The University reserves the right to review annually the APL policy and APL awarded for each degree. Please note: all applicants must also satisfy the criteria listed under Am I eligible to apply for APL? on page 72. For further information about APL please visit our website:
www.londoninternational. ac.uk/community/students
Formal application must be made for all APL, both discretionary and automatic.
How do I apply for APL?
All requests for APL should be made when applying for admission, using the online application form. If, for any reason, you are unable to do this, you should make your request as soon as possible in writing to the Admissions O ce.
On receipt of your initial APL application, the Admissions O ce will send you one of the following: a decision letter advising you that certain automatic APL has been awarded or a letter requesting further before a decision regarding automatic APL can be taken or a decision letter informing you that your APL request has been unsuccessful. This will usually be because you do not satisfy the criteria given in the section Am I eligible to apply for APL? If you are applying for discretionary APL, we will then send you an APL request pack.
documentary evidence
We must receive your initial application for APL no later than:

1 October
Deadline date
Please complete and return the request form and fee following the instructions given in the accompanying letter. You must also submit all the documentary evidence requested in that letter and the fee indicated. Once we have received this we will then take a decision on your application for discretionary APL as soon as possible. Please note that it is not possible for us to refund the APL application fee, even if we are unable to award you any APL.
Notes:
Applications for APL cannot be considered after a student has made entry to the examination for the course concerned. Students who have failed an examination may not, at a later stage, apply for APL from that examination. APL is valid only for a limited time and as indicated in the offer of APL. APL is valid only for the particular programme of study and subject for which they have been awarded.
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Application and registration process

How to apply and register Getting started
For the Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences please apply through the Diploma-teaching institution that you will attend (see pages 50-53). For the International Foundation Programme please refer to our website for information on the application process. For all other programmes you apply online: Students who intend to study at an institution are advised to contact the institution for advice about submitting their application. Please read the Guidance notes for applications (Undergraduate) before you complete your application.
londoninternational. ac.uk/how_to_apply
Stage 1
Complete the online application form, listing all your quali cations. There is also an application fee which you pay when you submit the form. Applicants resident in Hong Kong and Singapore should return their application form directly to:
Stage 2
Singapore:
RELC Examinations Bureau, 30 Orange Grove Road, Level 3 RELC Building, Singapore 258352 When you submit your application form we send you a student number. The allocation of a student number at this stage does not constitute acceptance onto the programme. Submit your documentary evidence. This can be done online when submitting your application or at a later stage via enquiries.
You can also send it via mail (listing your full name and your quali cations) to:
Admissions Ofce
londoninternational.ac.uk
Hong Kong:
The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) University of London International Programmes Admissions Unit 3/F, Admiralty Centre 18 Harcourt Road Hong Kong
University of London International Programmes Ground oor Stewart House 32 Russell Square London WC1B 5DN United Kingdom Please submit documentary evidence in support of your application as early as possible, but no later than 1 November. Applications received after the deadline date will be kept on le and processed when the new Admissions year opens in February. See page 76 for further information about documentary evidence.
There are many quali cations, both from the UK and overseas, that we accept as satisfying our entrance requirements. Further details are available on our website: londoninternational.ac.uk/how_to_apply
Other acceptable qualications
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Stage 3
Once we have received all the necessary documentation we check your application and give you a decision. We email you with one of the following responses: EITHER You are qualied and we will email you a letter o ering you registration for your chosen programme (called the O er letter). OR It appears that you are qualied and we are provisionally accepting you, but in order to receive a nal O er letter you will need to submit further information and/or documentary evidence (as speci ed in our letter) that con rms the quali cations on your application form. OR We require more information and/or documentary evidence before we can make a decision on your application. It may also be necessary to then refer your application to the Special Admissions Panel for a nal decision to be made (see Special admissions on page 76).
Stage 4
OR We are currently unable to accept you onto the programme. We will
Shortly after you receive the o er letter, we email you details of how to register then make some suggestions online. You should register as to what you might do to as early as possible but no become quali ed. If you take later than 30 November. our advice and obtain the quali cation(s) we specify within the validity of the application form (three years from the date it is submitted), you should submit evidence of the quali cation(s) to the Admissions o ce. If it is then con rmed that the conditions have been met and the quali cation is still available, the o er of registration will be issued. You will not need to submit a second application or pay a second application handling fee.
Note: If you apply for admission to a degree but we are unable to accept you, we will automatically consider you for a lower entry point where applicable. If you are eligible, we will send you an o er letter for that route.
Stage 5
Once you register, we send you your study materials.
Useful information for applicants

We will process your application as soon as we receive your fee. You are also asked to note that this fee cannot be refunded. Once your application is received, it is kept on le for three years. During this time we will give you any advice and information you need about your application at no extra cost.
Submit your application even if it is incomplete (for example: if you are waiting to sit an examination or to receive examination results). Do not delay we can often begin to consider your application without all the evidence. We cannot tell you whether you are eligible until your form, application handling fee has been received.
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Documentary evidence
All applicants
We strongly advise you to send all original documents by courier or special recorded delivery. If any evidence you submit is either incomplete or unacceptable to the University for admission purposes or if we need further information about a particular quali cation (e.g. a transcript and/or syllabus), we may ask you to contact the appropriate awarding or examining authority to ask them to write to us direct giving further details of your quali cation(s). You can send us your original result slip(s) of any A level examinations for which the nal certi cate has yet to be issued. However, result slips from previous years cannot be accepted you will need to submit the original certi cate. You should endeavour to submit any documentation within one month of submitting your application. The University reserves the right to ask for further evidence of your quali cation(s) if required. It is your responsibility to
other evidence that you have relating to the quali cation(s) or await our initial response to your application. We will then advise you exactly what evidence you need to submit. If the evidence you submit is incomplete or unacceptable for any reason, we will ask you to contact the appropriate awarding or examining authority to arrange for them to send us direct a certi ed statement of your results. arrange for all the necessary documentation to be obtained in support of your application. The University cannot undertake to do this on your behalf. This also applies to any translation(s) of documents submitted by the applicant that may be required.
For full information and guidelines see londoninternational. ac.uk/how_to_apply
Applicants living in the UK
Enclose, where available, the original certi cate(s) showing the nal award(s) for each quali cation. Photocopies cannot be accepted for admission purposes. If you prefer not to send your original certi cates by post, you may bring them into the Admissions O ce personally. We will photocopy the certi cates and return them to you. Your application will then be processed in the usual way and the decision sent to you by email. If an original certi cate is unavailable for any reason, you may either submit any
award(s) for each quali cation or photocopies of these originals veri ed by a veri er acceptable to the university. Veri ed copies can be uploaded with the application or at a later stage via enquiries.
Applicants living outside the UK should enclose:

EITHER send the original certi cate(s) showing the nal
OR photocopies of these originals veri ed by a British Council o cial. If the British Council is unable to provide this service for any reason, it will be necessary for you to either send the original certi cates with your application or contact the appropriate awarding/ examining authority and arrange for them to send us direct a certi ed statement of results.
Special admissions
from an acceptable institution or you have a professional The University has a Special Admissions Panel that will consider quali cation (gained by an application from you if: examination) that admits you to you have passed examinations membership of an acceptable that would give you admission professional body or if you do not meet the to an acceptable university outside the UK or normal minimum age you have obtained an appropriate requirement for registration. quali cation other than a degree
Note: The Special Admissions Panel considers every aspect of the application including all qualications, relevant work experience and reasons for study. You are asked to note, however, that applications are rarely accepted on the basis of extensive/relevant work experience alone. Evidence of a qualication obtained since leaving secondary/high school is also invariably required. Having considered your application, the Panel may decide that you must obtain an additional qualication(s) before an offer of registration for the International Programmes can be made.
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Fees and contacts

Fees payable to the University
ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/4
Application handling fee

(non-refundable)
72 72 36 675 515 330 200 100 44
APL application fee

(per course)
No nancial assistance is available from the University. Some employers in both the public and private sector may be willing to consider o ering nancial assistance to their employees.
Financial assistance
Prisoners Education Trust

a grant to assist with funding. For information please write to: The Prisoners Education Trust, Wandle House, Riverside Drive, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4BU.
Students who are in prison in the UK may be able to obtain
APL application fee

(per half course)
Initial registration fee

(BSc and Graduate Entry Route; Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences)
Development Loan. Information can be obtained from the Directgov website: http://bit.ly/OIoI1f
Students who are resident in the UK may be able to apply for a Career
Initial registration fee

(Diplomas for Graduates)
Students with disabilities
Continuing registration fee Examination fee per course Examination fee per half course Additional registration fee for students taking law courses
(per course)
DATES FOR 2013/4 ACADEMIC SESSION
The application handling fee is valid until the application closing date, 1 October 2013. The registration fee is valid until the registration closing date, 30 November 2013. The continuing registration fee is valid and payable between 1 March 2013 and 30 November 2013. The examination fees apply to students entering the 2014 examinations and are payable between 30 November 2013 and the examination entry deadline date, 1 February 2014.
Please note: fees are subject to annual review. The University reserves the right to amend previously announced fees, if necessary. Please see the opposite page for fee examples. All fees must be paid in pounds sterling, which may be paid either by Western Union Quick Pay, a credit/ debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Electron, JCB), bankers draft/cheque or international money/postal order, made payable to The University of London.
for a Disabled Student Allowance (DSA). For a copy of the information lea et (which answers most of the questions commonly asked about DSAs) please contact the Skill Information Line on 0800 328 5050, textphone 18001 0800 328 5050 or email info@skill.org.uk The guide is also available on the Skill website: www.skill.org.uk/
Disabled students who are resident in the UK may also be able to apply
If you are in London at any time you would be most welcome to visit our o ces. Most of our o ces are open between 9.00am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, but you are advised to telephone rst to make an appointment to ensure that the person you want to see is available.
Personal callers
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Armed forces
If you have any questions that are not answered by this prospectus or you would like information about any of the other quali cations listed on page 81, please contact:
The Information Centre
that the University of London has been approved by the Ministry of Defence in support of the Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme (ELC Provider Reference Number 1284). The Scheme provides nancial support to eligible Service personnel who wish to enhance their educational or vocational achievements. The ELC Administration Service website can be found at: www.
enhancedlearningcredits.co.uk
University of London Stewart House 32 Russell Square London WC1B 5DN United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8360 Web: enquiries.
Please give your full postal address when contacting the Information Centre.
Other costs In addition to the fees payable to the
University, you should also budget for the cost of: purchasing textbooks (this may well be in the region of 300 per year) the cost of any course or tuition you choose to take or (for the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences or the International Foundation Programme) are required to take the fee levied by your local examination centre to cover their costs.
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How much will my programme cost?

Standard Route
This example is for a degree student who completes in the minimum amount of time (three years) and without resits.

This example is for a Graduate Entry student who completes in the minimum amount of time (two years) and without resits.
International Foundation Programme

This example is for an International Foundation Programme student who then transfers to a degree, completing the International Foundation Programme in the minimum amount of time (one year).
First year
Application fee Initial registration fee Examination fee (four full courses)
Second year
72 675 800
First year
Second year
72 675 800
First year
The total incorporates the application fee, initial registration fee and examination fees.
Sub-total 1,000
Continuing registration fee 330 Examination fee 800 (four full courses)
Third year
Continuing registration fee 330 Examination fee 1,000 ( ve full courses)

Total 2,877
The student then transfers on to the Standard Route
Total 3,807
The BSc Development and Economics, BSc Economics and Finance, and BSc Information Systems and Management have a 3-year minimum registration period to allow time to complete the necessary prerequisites.
Standard Route
Second year
Standard Route
This example is for a degree student who completes in four years, with two resits in the second year.
Diploma for Graduates

This example is for a Diploma for Graduates student who completes in the minimum amount of time (one year) and without resits.
Continuing registration Examination fee (four full courses)

Third year
330 800
First year
First year
Continuing registration fee 330 Examination fee 800 (four full courses) 72 515 800
Fourth year
Second year
72 675 800
Total
Sub-total Overall total 3,390 4,390
1,387
Continuing registration fee 330 Examination fee 800 (four courses incl. two resits)
Third year
Diploma in Economics/ Diploma in Social Sciences

Students should contact a local Diploma-teaching institution for full details of their fees. The fees payable to the University by a student in 2013-2014 who completes one of these Diplomas in one year are:
Continuing registration fee 330 Examination fee 600 (three full courses)
Fourth year
First year
Continuing registration fee 330 Examination fee 600 (three full courses)
Total 4,737
Initial registration fee Examination fee (four full courses)

Total
675 565
1,240
These examples are based on 2013-2014 fees and do not re ect year-on-year increases. In addition to the fees payable to the University, you should also budget for: purchasing textbooks (this may well be in the region of 300 per year) any tuition you choose to take or (for the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences or International Foundation Programme) are required to take the fee levied by your local examination centre.
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Inclusive Practice Policy

The University has a panel that considers applications from students for special examination arrangements.
The aim of the panel is to ensure that disabled and other students with speci c access requirements are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged when compared with other students. If you have speci c access requirements (such as extra time or special aids), you should complete the relevant section of the application form or write to the Inclusive Practice Manager at the address below, enclosing medical and/ or other supporting evidence: Inclusive Practice Manager University of London International Programmes Stewart House 32 Russell Square London WC1B 5DN United Kingdom Fax: +44 (0)20 7862 8290 Email: special.arrangements@london.ac.uk You can request a copy of the University of Londons full Inclusive Practice Policy statement. Please refer to the Admissions contact details on page 74, or download it from our website: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sar
While every e ort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate at the date of publication (March 2013), all matters that it covers may be subject to change from time to time, both before and after a student has registered. In particular, information about the structure and content of programmes is subject to con rmation in the Regulations and registered students should refer to these. All fees are subject to annual review. The University does not intend by publication or distribution of this prospectus to create any contractual or other legal relation with applicants, registered students, their advisers or any other persons. You are strongly advised to check our website (www.londoninternational.ac.uk) for any revisions to this prospectus. We advise you to check local recognition criteria in your own country before applying for any quali cation listed in this prospectus. This prospectus is issued free by the University of London. Published by: University of London International Programmes (Design, Editorial and Production). Copyright University of London, 2013.
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Study programmes for 2013-2014

We o er a wide range of programmes for study by distance and exible learning, from full degree programmes to certi cates and individual courses/modules. For further information visit: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
Undergraduate
Accounting Accounting and Finance Accounting with Law Banking Banking and Finance Business Business Administration Combined degrees Computing and Information Systems Common Law Creative Computing Development and Economics Divinity Economics Economics and Finance Economics and Management English Finance Geography and Environment History Information Systems Information Systems and Management International Development International Relations Law Management Management with Law Mathematics Mathematics and Economics Philosophy Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Politics Politics and International Relations Social Sciences Sociology Sociology with Law Theology
Postgraduate
Agricultural Economics Applied Educational Leadership and Management Applied Environmental Economics Banking Clinical Trials Economic Policy Education Educational and Social Research Environmental Management Epidemiology Finance Finance and Financial Law Financial Sector Management Global Diplomacy Global Health Policy Human Resource Management Infectious Diseases Information Security International Business International Business Administration International Management Law Livestock Health and Production Managing Rural Development Organizational Psychology Petroleum Geoscience Policy Studies Poverty Reduction: Policy and Practice Public Financial Management Public Health Public Management Public Policy and Management Quantitative Finance Sustainable Development Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health
Important note:
We aim to provide the highest quality service to our students. We endeavour to solve any problems you experience quickly and fairly. If, however, you wish to make a complaint our complaints procedure is published on our website and in our Student Handbooks.
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All programmes o ered through the University of London International Programmes are developed by academics at the University of Londons constituent Colleges. Assessment is the responsibility of academics at these Colleges. Currently these include: Birkbeck, Goldsmiths, Heythrop College, Institute of Education, Kings College London, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, Royal Veterinary College, SOAS, and UCL.
For further information on the range of programmes we o er, please visit our website or contact us at: The Information Centre, University of London, Stewart House, 32 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DN United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8360 Web: enquiries.londoninternational.ac.uk
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Undergraduate study in

Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences 20132014

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10 key facts about your study with us

Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Worldwide Access, Opportunity, International Reputation

Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

The University of London International Programmes

Welcome to a global programme

The London School of Economics and Political Science

Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Introduction to the awards

Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences (FHEQ Level 4)

Individual courses (FHEQ Level 4-6)

Diplomas for Graduates (FHEQ Level 6)

How can I t my studies into my schedule?

What support can I get?

Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

How you study

Online study materials

Support for your studies

LSE Summer School

University law courses

Scholarships for students to study at Masters level in London at LSE

Connect with us online

Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Gaining a prestigious University of London qualication

The Online Student Portal

The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

The Online Library

Youve got mail

Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Prole: Dr James Abdey | Department of Statistics, LSE

Thinking ahead professional accreditation

BSc Accounting and Finance graduates

Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

BSc Accounting and Finance graduates (continued)

How to qualify as a Certied Public Accountant in Australia

About The ICAEW

How to claim credit for up to 6 Professional Stage modules

About the ifs School of Finance

How to qualify for Chartered Associateship of the ifs School of Finance

How to qualify as an ACCA member

How to qualify as a Certied Public Accountant in Singapore

Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

The route around our programmes

Example AC1025 Principles of accounting

About the FHEQ framework

Rules of progression for BSc degrees

Choosing your courses

Who are they for?

Accreditation of prior learning (APL), Standard Route only:

BSc degree entrance requirements

To be eligible for the Standard Route you must:

Graduate Entry Route

Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

BSc Accounting and Finance

200 and 300 courses

6 MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002) +

Where can it lead?

(MT105A or MT1174) or EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)

7 AC3059 Financial management (AC1025)

Graduate Entry Route