2010–2011

Undergraduate study in

Economics, Management,
Finance and the Social Sciences

www.londonexternal.ac.uk/lse Academic direction by:

Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Glossary of terms
n Awards – qualifications.
n Exemptions – If the University of
London recognises that you have
already covered a syllabus in the
same depth and breadth as part of
a previous qualification in the last
five years you will be granted an
‘exemption’, whereby you will not be
required to take a particular subject
as part of your degree. Exemptions
are available on degrees through
the Standard Route only. These
consist of 12 units and you may
claim exemption from up to four full
‘Foundation’ units. This may allow
you to complete the degree within
two years. Further information on
exemptions is given on pages 76-79.
n External student – A student
registered for a programme of
study via the External System.
n External System – The structure
that provides support and delivery
for study via the External System, i.e.
the framework by which someone is
able to earn a University of London
award without attending a College
or Institute of the University.
n Federal university – The University of
London is a federal university made up
of 19 Colleges (e.g. LSE, King’s College
London and UCL) and a number of
central academic Institutes.
n Graduate Entry Route – If you
already have a full first degree i.e.
a Bachelor’s degree (acceptable to
the University) you may opt for this
study route, where nine units are
studied instead of 12. You may be
able to complete within two years.
n Prerequisites – On most programmes
you will take Foundation units
and Further units. For the BSc
degrees some Further units have
prerequisites, i.e. units which
you must have passed first.
n Short courses – You can apply
to study one or more of the units
from the programme individually
as a short course. Short courses are
not covered by this prospectus, but
you can find full details at: www.
londonexternal.ac.uk/shortcourses/lse

Contents
Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Key points about studying on the
Economics, Management, Finance
and Social Sciences programmes 2
The University of London and the
External System 3
Academic direction:
The London School of Economics
and Political Science 4
Introduction to the awards 5
Am I ready to study? 6
Short courses 7
The award you receive 8
How you study 9
Support for your studies 10
Virtual Learning Environment 12
Thinking ahead –
professional accreditation 14
How much will my programme cost? 16
BSc degrees 17
Using this prospectus
There is a colour coded band at the
top of each page in this prospectus.
The colour of this band either refers
to the different types of qualifications
on offer or to a specific piece of
information that you might need. The
red colour used as banding on this
page refers to any general information
related to the University or the suite
of qualifications. A guide to the other
colours used for different types of
qualifications is listed on the right.
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:
Programmes
BSc Accounting and Finance 18
BSc Banking and Finance 19
BSc Business 20
BSc Development and Economics 22
BSc Economics 23
BSc Economics and Finance 24
BSc Economics and Management 25
BSc Geography and Environment 26
BSc Information Systems
and Management 27
BSc International Relations 29
BSc Management 30
BSc Mathematics and Economics 32
BSc Politics and
International Relations 34
BSc Sociology 36
Joint Laws programme resources 38
BSc Accounting with Law 39
BSc Management with Law 40
BSc Sociology with Law 41
Access route
Standard Route
Graduate Entry Route
Diploma for Graduates
Diploma in Economics/
Diploma in Social Sciences
n 17 September
(students resident outside the EU)
n 17 October
(students resident within the EU)
in the year before you intend to
sit your first examinations.
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Diplomas for Graduates 42
Diploma in Economics and
Diploma in Social Sciences 46
Additional educational support 48
Access route 53
Reference section
Transfer 54
Selection groups 55
Unit descriptions 58
Qualifications for entrance 67
Test of proficiency in English 75
Exemptions 76
Discretionary exemptions 78
Automatic exemptions 79
Application and registration process 80
Documentary evidence 82
Fees and contacts 85
Information for students with a
disability and/or special needs 86
Study programmes for 2010-2011 87
General information
Exemptions
Qualifications for entrance
How to apply
Registration deadline: 30 November
Despatch of study materials:
Soon after your registration
form and fee are received.
Examinations: May/June
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Key points about studying on the Economics, Management, Finance and Social Sciences programmes

n Gain a University of London degree
through the External System, while
studying in your own country. If you
do need to move country you can
carry your registration with you.
n Develop your career by gaining an
internationally recognised qualification.
n We have examination centres in
over 180 countries worldwide.
n The curriculum is international in its
scope. You can choose from more than
100 units, allowing you to customise
your degree to match your interests.
n Graduates from these programmes
transfer to Masters-level programmes
in Australia, the USA and the UK.
n Take advantage of the wide range of
entry points, whatever your previous
educational background, including
fast track routes for those who already
have an undergraduate degree.

The University of London
and the External System
Welcome from Professor Jonathan Kydd, Dean, University of London External
System and Sir Graeme Davies, Vice-Chancellor, University of London
For more than 150 years, the
University through its External
System has been offering degree
programmes to students all over the
world. It has always prided itself on
being an international institution and
its External System demonstrates
this inclusive outlook. Today, it has
more than 45,000 students studying
in over 180 countries, bringing
the University to you through
flexible and distance learning.
As a family of world-class
institutions, the University has a
The University of London
The University of London is one of
the leading universities in Europe. Its
world-class federation of 19 Colleges
and a number of smaller specialist
Institutes provides an unrivalled
range of education opportunities of
outstanding breadth and quality.
The University is unique in its size
and federal structure. Today, the
federation includes specialised
Colleges such as the Royal Veterinary
College, while others such as
UCL and LSE are multi-faculty.
In 1858, with the establishment of
its External System, the University
broke new ground by opening
up its awards to those who either
could not or did not wish to come
to London to study. This anticipated
twentieth century developments
in open, distance and flexible
learning by more than 100 years.
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
programmes offered through the
External System are developed by
academics within the Colleges of
the University. This ensures that our
awards are recognised worldwide
for their quality and value, and that
students benefit from the academic
rigour and cutting-edge research
undertaken within the Colleges.
Academics who teach and assess
campus-based students develop
and write the study materials for
our programmes. They also set the
exam papers and mark the scripts.
Robust quality assurance
mechanisms have been endorsed
by the Quality Assurance Agency
– the UK’s independent body for
safeguarding the quality and
standards of Higher Education.
External students are examined
to the same standard as that
required of students enroled
at the University’s constituent
Colleges. This principle of
equivalency is enshrined in our
Regulations: ‘Candidates granted
degrees and other awards shall
have attained the same academic
standard irrespective of mode or
place of study or examination’.
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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.
Fact file
n The University of London
External System is the
world’s oldest provider of
degrees through distance
and flexible learning.
n Today, we have more than
45,000 students worldwide
studying on 100+ degrees,
diplomas and certificates.
n Former students and
alumni include seven Nobel
Prize winners, leaders of
Commonwealth countries,
government ministers,
renowned authors, academics,
judges and business leaders.
n The External System’s reputation
internationally continues
to ensure our graduates
are to be found in leading
positions around the world.
n We have an active Alumni
Association which offers unique
networking opportunities.
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Academic direction: The London School

of Economics and Political Science
Welcome to a global programme An introduction from Rosemary Gosling, Director, LSE External Study

Studying on one of the
programmes listed in
this prospectus could
change your life in
many ways. Not only
can it improve your
career prospects, it can
also encourage you
to think critically and
creatively and increase
your understanding
of how and why modern societies,
institutions and economic systems
function in the way they do.
The programmes have been
designed by our team at The London
School of Economics and Political
Science (LSE). The School’s motto is
rerum cognoscere causas: to understand
the causes of things. You can only find
out the causes of things by asking
questions – our programmes will
help you to think about why things
are the way they are. Studying social
science is extremely rewarding and
very demanding. It requires a major
commitment on your part. Many
students achieve outstanding results
and we are very proud of their success.
Our 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.
How will you know if
this is the right study
programme for you?
Ask yourself these questions:
n Do I want to develop a
questioning outlook and be
critical of my own work?
n Do I want to link ideas from all
the disciplines I study to create
new ways of thinking about
issues in the real world?
n Do I want the challenge of
developing more than one way of
thinking about the social world?
n 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?
n Do I want to commit to a
programme of study which requires
a great deal of hard 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
qualification is the right one for you.
We hope you enjoy looking
through the programmes on offer
and look forward to welcoming
you as an External student.

The London School of Economics

and Political Science
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 School’s academic profile spans
the broad range of social sciences
– disciplines that reflect 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 staff include
14 Nobel prize winners and 30 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.
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Introduction to the awards

Award Why consider this? Units Cost ❖ Duration
If you do not currently meet the entrance requirements for our degrees

Access route If you have completed your schooling but do not meet the formal 2 £720 1-3 years
general entrance requirements of the University of London, this enables
you to be accepted on to a Standard Route degree. Students who
successfully complete the Access route may then complete a degree
in a further three years and qualify for a reduced registration fee.

Diploma in If you can attend one of the Diploma-teaching institutions and you wish to: 4 £1,027▲ 1-5 years
Economics and n Get on to the degree programme and may not meet
Diploma in the entrance requirements for the degree.
Social Sciences n Gain a stand-alone qualification 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.

If you meet the entrance requirements for our degrees

BSc Standard n To gain a world-class degree through flexible study. 12 £3,384 3-8 years
route n If you have previously studied similar material to a comparable level and
depth you can apply for exemption from up to four full Foundation units.

Short courses If you wish to enhance your skills or professional knowledge, demonstrate 1+ £327 1-2 years
your ability in a specific 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 units as short courses. For more information on entrance
requirements and fees, please see www.londonexternal.ac.uk/shortcourses/lse

If you already have a first degree (Bachelor’s degree)

BSc Graduate If you are a graduate who wants a flexible way to gain a second degree by following 9 £2,558 2-8
Entry Route a shorter than usual study programme (a minimum of two years for most degrees). years✝

Diplomas for If you hold a full first degree in any discipline but, for professional or personal 4 £1,233 1-5 years
Graduates reasons, wish to secure a stand-alone qualification in a named discipline in the fields
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.

Entrance requirements for:
Notes
Access route see page 53
Diploma in Economics and Diploma
in Social Sciences see page 46
BSc degrees (Standard and Graduate
Entry Route) see page 17
Diplomas for Graduates see page 42
There are many other qualifications,
from the UK and overseas, that the
University accepts as satisfying
the entrance requirements.
✝ The BSc Development and Economics, BSc Economics, BSc Economics
and Finance and BSc Information Systems and Management have a 3-year
minimum registration period.
❖ If completed in the minimum time period, based on University of London
2010-2011 fees (please note that fees are subject to annual review).
▲ Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences 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.
6 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Am I ready to study?
A University of London qualification
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 Access route
(please see page 53) or either the
Diploma in Economics or Diploma in
Social Sciences (please see page 46).
How can I fit my studies
into my schedule?
The External System is flexible. You
can manage your studies to fit
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 allocate
to your studies. As a guideline, you will
need to dedicate at least 35 hours per
week for approximately 38 weeks of
the year if you intend to complete the
maximum of four units in any one year.
What support can I get?
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
benefit from the more formalised
support this provides. Please note that
only students taking the Diploma in
Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences
must attend a teaching institution.

Short courses
What is a short course?
A short course is an individual unit
from one of the EMFSS programmes.
As long as you satisfy the entry
requirements, you can take a short
course without registering for a degree
or diploma programme. More than 90
individual units are currently available.
When you register you will receive
a certificate of registration. If you
pass the examination you will receive
a Certificate of Achievement.
Are short courses for me?
You can take short 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 units you need for professional
accreditation, you can apply to take
the additional units as short courses.
What support will I receive?
You receive the same study materials,
have access to the same online facilities,
and take the same examinations as
students taking the units as part of an
EMFSS degree or diploma programme.
Profile: Dr Chew Seen Meng | Diploma in Economics
'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
qualifications and confidence
to pursue career opportunities
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Progression and credit
If, after completing a short course, you
apply and are admitted to register
for an EMFSS degree or Diploma for
Graduates programme, you can obtain
credit for the short course(s) you have
taken, provided you apply within three
years of completing the short course(s).
Units can only be credited if they
are available on the relevant degree
or Diploma for Graduates structure.
Please note that a maximum limit
applies to the number of short
courses that can be credited to a
degree or Diploma for Graduates
programme. Further information
is given in the EMFSS Programme the following year (you will need to
Regulations for short courses. pay an additional fee to do this).
You can apply for up to eight full
Flexible study at a units (or the equivalent) in one year.
reasonable cost If your application is accepted, you
Assessment is by one written will be able to register for up to four
examination (four of the available units (or the equivalent) in one year.
units also require coursework). For more information please
Examinations are held once a year see www.londonexternal.
in May/June, so you can complete a ac.uk/shortcourses/lse
short course in one year if you wish.
A composite fee of £314 for each
full unit (£327 in 2010-2011) covers
registration for two years and one
examination. If you don't pass the
exam the first time you can retake it
at established companies. and self-reliance, especially under
I currently work as an Economic challenging circumstances.'
Consultant at NERA Economic
Consulting in its Chicago office, Dr Chew Seen Meng studied for
focusing in the area of global his Diploma in Economics at HELP,
transfer pricing, where I provide Malaysia, and gained his PhD
economic, pricing and tax advice from the University of Chicago.
to multinational companies.
One of the most important things
that I took away from the Diploma
was the cultivation of independence
8 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
The award you receive
As an External student you register
with the University of London for
a University of London award. 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 certificate from the
University of London you will be sent
two documents - a final diploma
(i.e. the parchment you receive on
graduation) and a Diploma Supplement.
The final diploma will indicate 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
signature of the Vice-Chancellor of the
University of London are incorporated.
The Diploma Supplement will
describe the nature, level and content
of the programme you successfully
completed and include a transcript of
courses taken and marks achieved, as
well as the overall classification. It also
provides further information about the
role of the Lead College and method
of study. It explains that there is no
difference between the standards of
awards whether they are obtained
by External study or face-to-face at a
College of the University of London.

How you study
Flexible study
Our programmes provide an
opportunity to obtain a prestigious
degree or other qualification at a
reasonable cost. You can choose to
study independently, either on your
own or as part of a small group. Many
students choose to pay for additional
educational support at a local
institution, where one is available, and
benefit from face-to-face academic
support and interaction with fellow
students. Please note that students
taking the Diploma in Economics
or Diploma in Social Sciences must
attend a Diploma-teaching institution
(please see the list on pages 48-52).
Although the University does not
provide personal tuition to External
students for the programmes listed
in this prospectus, LSE does offer a
Study weekend and Summer School to
support your studies (please see page
10 for details). University of London
staff can help you with administrative
queries. If you have any questions of
an academic nature you will be able to
contact the LSE External Study office,
but please remember (especially if
you intend to study independently)
that staff at LSE cannot engage in
active or regular contact or tuition.
You receive specially
written study materials
The study materials you receive are
specially written by LSE academics
with External students in mind. The
cost of your study pack is included in
your initial and continuing registration
fees. Study materials include:
n A Student handbook containing
advice and practical information such
as: how to enter for examinations,
bookshops, libraries, contacts at the
University, important dates in the year.
n ‘Strategies for success’ – an
academic and study skills handbook
containing information about study
techniques, planning your studies,
making the best use of resources
and preparing for examinations.
n Subject guides for each unit studied.
These guides introduce you to
topics and offer advice on how
to use textbooks in an organised
and productive manner.
n Past examination papers and
Examiners’ commentaries. These
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.
n Regulations containing full details
of important information such as
syllabuses, programme structures,
fees and degree classification criteria.
All of the above materials, as well
as additional resources to support
and enhance your studies, are
available in the Virtual Learning
Environment (see page 12).
Books
Books will be the real focus of your
studies and your study materials
provide guidance on your reading.
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.londonexternal.ac.uk/lse
You are examined to
our high standards
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
different countries as well as in London.
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You will sit a three-hour paper for
each unit you study (or a two-hour
paper for each half unit). For the
following units a project/coursework
also counts towards the assessment:
n 60 Introduction to information systems
n 139 Software engineering:
theory and application
n 157 Independent geographical study
n 159 Research project in
information systems
Library support
Access to a library with a good
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 certificate of registration
on request if the library requires it.
LSE Library: www.lse.ac.uk/library
Registered External students may
have access to the main LSE Library
for reference only. Before you visit
the Library we advise you to check
the opening hours and what ID you
need to present when you arrive.
These are listed on the LSE website.
Senate House Library, University
of London: www.shl.lon.ac.uk
Registered External students are
entitled to use Senate House Library.
The Library charges for this service:
Annual membership £128
Six-month membership £82
Day membership £6.15
You can also purchase a seven-day carnet
(£30.75) which 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
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Support for your studies
Courses from the University of London to support your studies
LSE External Study weekend
Each year in February, LSE arranges
a Study weekend. The weekend
consists of short courses designed
to help you with examination
preparation and technique. You
will also have the opportunity to
discuss your studies with subject
specialists. Booking information is
given in the Student handbook and
on the LSE External Study website:
www.lse.ac.uk/LSEExternalstudy
Pictured: Ronnie Goh receiving
his scholarship from the Pro
Director, Professor Janet Hartley.
LSE Summer School
LSE runs two three-week Summer
Schools each year, usually from early
July to mid-August. You are welcome
to join the schools, which offer 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 final
assessment but can be beneficial
to your programme of study.
www.lse.ac.uk/collections/
summerSchool/
University law courses
The University also offers 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 units
as part of your degree or diploma.
More information can be found on
our website: www.londonexternal.
ac.uk/current_students/laws
Scholarships for students
to study at Masters
level in London at LSE
Two LSE External Study
postgraduate scholarships are
awarded annually to students
who have successfully completed
one of the degrees in Economics,
Management, Finance and the
Social Sciences as External students,
and who have also been accepted
for postgraduate study at LSE.
To qualify, students will normally
have, or expect to have, a first class
honours degree or distinction in
the Diploma for Graduates from the
External System. These scholarships
cover full fees and maintenance.
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Providers' meetings
Providers’ meetings are biennial events. The general aims of the Providers’ meetings are:
n to apprise institutions of developments in the EMFSS programmes
n to provide a forum for institutions and the EMFSS programme teams to discuss ways in which co-
operatively we can build the best possible teaching and learning environment for External students.
The next Providers' meeting is due to take place in 2011.

Participants at the 2009 LSE Providers’ meeting, pictured outside LSE.

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Virtual Learning Environment

You are required to confirm 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.

As soon as you have registered you will
be sent a University of London username
and password which will allow you to
log in to the Student Portal. Once
you are logged in you will be able to
access your University of London email
account and two other key resources:
The Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE)
This contains additional resources to
support and enhance your studies
such as:
n electronic copies of all the materials in
the study pack to allow you flexibility
in how and where you study
n recorded interviews with academics
who designed the units and teach
similar ones at LSE
n recorded academic lectures or
presentations for some units
n study skill lectures and advice on
getting started with your studies
n activities designed so that you can
test your progress and understanding
n discussion areas where you can discuss
academic or social topics with your
fellow students
n alerts to new resources and important
news items
n access to the dedicated VLE for Laws
students if you are registering for a law
unit (see page 38).
PREVIEW: You can preview some
of the resources that are available
on the public area of the website:
www.londonexternal.ac.uk/
currentstudents/lse
The Online Library
You will need to use the Online Library
to download journal articles required
for your studies. These library resources
and services are similar to those available
in a physical university library but they
are available to you at any time from any
computer which has internet access. If you
need help or advice the online librarians
are available to support you.
The Online Library is a core asset for
any social sciences or law student. Some
of the databases which you have access
to include:
n Academic Search Premier contains
full-text journals across a broad range
of subject areas including computer
science, economics, geography, history,
international relations, mathematics,
political science and sociology.
n Business Source Premier contains
over 7,500 full-text business and
management journals.
n JSTOR is a database containing full-
text journals across a broad range of
subjects including economics, finance,
history, mathematics, political science,
sociology and statistics.
n ABI/INFORM contains full-text journal
articles but with a focus purely on
business, including accounting,
banking, economics, finance,
management and statistics.
n Justis.com is a leading research
service which provides access to
authoritative legal material online.
You will find information on Case
Law, Statute Law, European Law and
Human Rights Law. For students
studying law units, the Online Library
service currently provides access
to the key legal databases of cases
and up to date statutes and all the
key academic law journals – as well
as multidisciplinary datasets and
websites. A full-time dedicated
Laws librarian oversees the holdings,
which are updated frequently.

Computer requirements: you need to have regular access to the internet to make the best use of the resources available to you. The
specifications that we recommend are listed below. Additional requirements include: Adobe Acrobat Reader, enabled Javascript and Cookies.

PC users Mac users

Minimum specification Recommended Minimum specification Recommended
Processor Pentium III 400 MHz Pentium IV 1 GHz Processor G4 1 GHz G4 1.25 GHz
Memory (RAM) 128 Mb 512 Mb Memory (RAM) 128Mb 512Mb
Operating system Windows 98 Windows XP Pro/Vista Operating system Mac OS X Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5
Free hard disk space 100 Mb 200 Mb Free hard disk space 100 Mb 200 Mb
Screen resolution 800 x 600 colour 1024 x 768 colour Screen resolution 800 x 600 colour 1024 x 768 colour
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‘If there is a concept which is

explained in a book and you think
you understand it, you always
need to be able to follow the
logical steps which lead you to
the axioms - to the basic notions.’
Vladimir Mukharlyamov

Profile: Vladimir Mukharlyamov | BSc Economics graduate

'There are several tips I can give.
I always tried to understand
the subject so well that I could
explain it to others, because
explaining it to others is more
difficult than understanding
it yourself. If there is a concept
which is explained in a book
and you think you understand
it, you always need to be able to
follow the logical steps which
lead you to the axioms – to the
basic notions. Intuition is also
really important, because the
examiners always require three
types of answers: a rigorous
mathematical explanation; a
graphical explanation, to show
how you visualise the problem;
and an intuitive explanation,
how you would explain it to
your grandma or your daughter,
so that anyone without
knowledge of these particular
subjects can understand
them. The best professors are
those who explain complex
things in simple terms'.
Vladimir studied for his BSc
Economics in Moscow. He was
awarded two scholarships to
study an MSc in Finance and
Economics at LSE. Vladimir
was jointly awarded the annual
Gerstenberg Memorial Prize in
Political Economy.
14 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Thinking ahead – professional accreditation
Graduates of our BSc Banking and Finance / BSc Accounting
and Finance degrees who wish to continue their studies
towards professional accreditation in the financial or accounting
professions can benefit from our ‘fast track’ agreements with the
professional bodies listed below. Subject to passing the required
combination of units on your degree, you will be exempt from
BSc Accounting and Finance graduates
About The ICAEW
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 qualification 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.
How to claim credit for up to 6
Professional Stage modules
The ICAEW differ 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 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 fifteen exams
which make up the ACA qualification: 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.
n Further information and details of the credit for prior learning can
be found on the ICAEW website www.icaew.com/careers
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 of these qualifications you would study in a similar way to
the External System: modules are offered by self-study, supported by
revision sessions and/or tuition offered by approved providers.
BSc Accounting and Finance graduates
BSc Banking and Finance graduates
Case by case application applies
About ICPAS
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS)
is the national organisation of the accountancy profession
in Singapore that accords the prestigious CPA Singapore
designation. ICPAS’s network of members spans the globe and
its international outlook and connections are reflected 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).
How to qualify as a Certified Public
Accountant in Singapore
Completing the ICPAS Professional Examination qualifies you for
Provisional 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 as your
open option papers 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.
If you have not taken all of the specified University of London
units you may be required to take bridging units. If you are
studying a degree other than BSc Accounting and Finance, you
can be considered for credit on an individual case basis.
n Further information:
www.icpas.com.sg

BSc Accounting and Finance graduates
BSc Banking and Finance graduates
Association of
Chartered Certified
Accountants
About the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is
the largest global professional accountancy body with 296,000
students and 115,000 members in 170 countries. They offer
qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition
around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy,
finance and management. ACCA’s reputation is grounded in over
100 years of providing accounting and finance qualifications.
How to qualify as an ACCA member
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 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 units cover
these 8 units but if you are a BSc Banking and Finance student,
it is important that you choose your optional units carefully
by looking on the exemptions page of the ACCA website
to make sure that you are studying ones which qualify for
exemption: www.accaglobal.com/join/acca/exemptions
n Further information:
www.accaglobal.com
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BSc Banking and Finance graduates
About the ifs School of Finance
The ifs is a world-class provider of financial 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 world’s leading financial organisations.
How to qualify for Associateship
of the ifs School of Finance
This pathway is an accelerated route whereby you can achieve
Associateship of the ifs School of Finance, and subsequently go
on to attain full Chartered Associateship status. Associateship of
the ifs School of Finance (Aifs) is a prestigious award that confers
professional standing within the financial services industry.
Once you have completed the BSc Banking and Finance
and included coverage of management issues (either unit 107
Introduction to Business and Management taken within your
degree, or by demonstrating equivalent learning via a different
qualification) you need to complete four additional modules
covering Strategic Management in Financial Services and then
choosing from a range of specialised finance modules such as
Applied Credit Analysis and Risk Financing and Management.
Onward progression
Having achieved Associateship, you will have positioned
yourself to achieve, subject to certain criteria, full professional
Chartered Associateship status. The Chartered designation
(CAifs) recognises those Associates who are committed to
the very highest standards of professional practice.
n Further information:
www.ifslearning.ac.uk
16 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

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.
First year
Application fee £63
Initial registration fee £601
Examination fee £712
(four full units)
Second year
Continuing registration fee £292
Examination fee £712
(four full units)
Graduate Entry Route
This example is for a Graduate Entry student
who completes in the minimum amount
of time (two years) and without resits.
First year
Application fee £63
Initial registration fee £601
Examination fee £712
(four full units)
Second year
Continuing registration fee £292
Examination fee £890
(five full units)
Access Route
This example is for an Access route
student who then transfers to a degree,
completing the Access route in the
minimum amount of time (one year).
First year
Application fee £63
Initial registration fee £301
Examination fee £356
(two full units)
Sub-total £720
The student then transfers on to the
Standard Route

Third year Total £2,558

Continuing registration fee £292 The BSc Development and Economics,

Examination fee £712
(four full units)
Total £3,384
BSc Economics, BSc Economics and
Finance, and BSc Information Systems and
Management have a 3-year minimum Standard Route
registration period to allow time to
complete the necessary prerequisites.
Second year

Access transfer fee £593

Standard Route
This example is for a degree student
who completes in four years, with
two resits in the second year.
First year
Application fee £63
Initial registration fee £601
Examination fee £712
(four full units)
Second year
Continuing registration fee £292
Examination fee £712
(four units inc. two resits)
Third year
Continuing registration fee £292
Examination fee £534
(three full units)
Diploma for Graduates
Examination fee £534
This example is for a Diploma for Graduates (three full units)
student who completes in the minimum
amount of time (one year) and without resits. Third year
First year Continuing registration fee £292
Application fee £63 Examination fee £534
Initial registration fee £458 (three full units)
Examination fee £712
Fourth year
(four full units)
Continuing registration fee £292
Total £1,233
Examination fee £712
(four full units)
Sub-total £2,957
Diploma in Economics/
Overall total £3,677
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 2010-2011 who completes
one of these diplomas in one year are:

Fourth year First year

Continuing registration fee £292
Examination fee £534
(three full units)
Total £4,032
Initial registration £601
Examination fee £426
(four full units)
Total £1,027
These examples use the fees given for
2010-2011 and do not reflect year-
on-year increases. An additional fee
is payable for each law unit studied.
Please see page 85 for a full list of fees.

BSc degrees
Who are they for?
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 flexible 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.
Degree structures
BSc degrees consist of 12 units when
taken through the Standard Route
and nine units through the Graduate
Entry Route. Units are classified as
either ‘Foundation’ or ‘Further’.
The number of Foundation units and
Further units differs across degrees. All
units are marked to the same level.
BSc degree entrance requirements
To be eligible for the Standard Route
of one of the BSc degrees you must:
n normally be at least 17 years old
and have either passes in:
n two subjects at GCE ‘A’ level, plus at
least three further subjects at GCSE/
GCE ‘O’ level at Grade C or above or
n three subjects at GCE ‘A’ level (with one
‘A’ level at not less than grade D) or
n three subjects at GCE ‘A’ level and
one further subject at GCSE/GCE
‘O’ level at Grade C or above or
n two subjects at GCE ‘A’ level, plus two
further subjects at GCE ‘AS’ level and
Choosing your units
For most degrees you have a certain
amount of choice in the units 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:
n a minimum of one new half unit and
a maximum of four new full units or
n any number of units that you have
failed in a previous year (‘resits’) plus
a minimum of one new full unit and
a maximum of four new full units or
n any number of resits only or
n five new full units in your final
year provided that you are
not carrying any fails.
Prerequisites
Some Further units have prerequisites
(i.e. units which must first have been
passed). The prerequisites are always
represented by the number in brackets
that comes after the title of the unit.
You can take the Foundation and
Further units in any order, provided
you satisfy the prerequisites. Most
students, however, would normally
n demonstrate competence in
Mathematics at least equivalent to GCSE/
GCE ‘O’ level at Grade C or above and
n provide proof of competence in
English which is acceptable to the
University. A test of proficiency
may be required: see page 75
for more information and
n Internet access is a requirement for
registration (see page 12).
Note: There are many other
qualifications, both from the UK
and overseas, that the University
of London accepts as satisfying
the entrance requirements
(please see pages 67-74).
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take the Foundation units first
because (as their name suggests)
they are the ‘building blocks’ – the
foundation – for the units that follow.
All units are full units except where
indicated otherwise in the selection
groups on pages 55-57. You may
complete your studies in a minimum
of three years (or two years if you are
given maximum exemption 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.
Exemptions:
(Standard Route only)
You may apply for exemption from up to
four full Foundation units. Exemptions
are awarded on an automatic or
discretionary basis. See pages 76-79.
for more information. You are advised
to apply as early as possible if you
want to claim exemption from a unit.
Classification
Degrees are awarded with the following
classifications: First Class Honours,
Second Class Honours (divided into
Upper Division and Lower Division),
Third Class Honours and Pass.
Graduate Entry Route
In addition to the qualifications
listed here, you must hold a full first
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 qualification
without a full first degree, you
cannot be considered for admission
to the Graduate Entry Route.
18 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
BSc Accounting and Finance
Programme overview
Dr Kazbi Soonawalla, Department of Accounting, LSE
‘This degree gives you an understanding
of accounting and finance 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
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
Accounting professions • Investment
banking • Management consultancy •
Financial management • Investment
analysis and management •
Further academic study
Features of the degree
n A thorough grounding in
accounting and finance within a
strong social science framework.
n An international flavour, developed
in consultation with academics
and professionals throughout
Southeast Asia as well as the UK.
n The degree has been designed by
LSE academics in the Department of
Accounting and the Department of
Profile: Asha d/o Mukherjee Dulal | BSc Accounting and Finance
‘I know I’ve made the right choice. I
achieved a First Class Honours degree
and three months before graduation,
I was offered a place as an audit
associate with one of the leading
multinational firms which
offers advisory, accounting
and taxation services. I am
certain that University of
London has opened
many doors for me
with such a brilliant
start to my career!’
you to evaluate their usefulness in
different contexts. We encourage
you to adopt a critical and flexible
viewpoint and to look at the subject
from a variety of perspectives, including
the international dimension.’
Finance. The Department of Finance
enjoys a pre-eminent reputation
for the excellence of its teaching
and research. The Department of
Accounting enjoys a reputation as
one of the leading groups in the
world for teaching and research
in the economic, institutional, and
organisational aspects of accounting
and financial management.
n BSc Accounting and Finance graduates
can take advantage of ‘fast track’
agreements with certain professional
bodies (please see pages 14-15).
With a career as an accountant in
mind Asha chose to study for a BSc
in Accounting and Finance with
the University of London External
System. This offered the opportunity,
not only to achieve a degree which
was recognized internationally,
but also to attend classes at a
leading institution in Singapore.
Standard Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 24 Principles of banking and finance
4 25 Principles of accounting
5 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
Further units
6 28 Managerial economics (02 + 05a) or
66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
7 59 Financial management (25) or
92 Corporate finance (02 + 05a) or (02 + 05b)
8 91 Financial reporting (25)
9 93 Auditing and assurance (25)
10 97 Management accounting (25)
11 One unit from Selection groups B, E or M
12 One full unit (or two half units) from any
Selection group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 25 Principles of accounting
Further units
4 28 Managerial economics (02 + 05a) or
66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
5 59 Financial management (25) or
92 Corporate finance (02 + 05a) or (02 + 05b)
6 91 Financial reporting (25)
7 93 Auditing and assurance (25)
8 97 Management accounting (25)
9 One unit from Selection groups E or M
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.

BSc Banking and Finance
Programme overview
Dr Vicente Cuñat, Department of Finance and Management, LSE
‘This degree provides you with an
understanding of the way in which
financial intermediaries and institutions
operate and the structure and
functioning of financial markets. You will
learn about the pricing of financial assets
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
Accountancy professions • Consulting •
Commercial banking • Investment • Sales •
Banking • Trading • Risk management
Features of the degree
n You begin with a strong foundation
in quantitative, economic,
accounting and finance subjects.
n You progress to a core of
compulsory units in finance,
banking and risk management.
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the 2010-2011 Regulations.
The Regulations also contain full details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
Profile: Aditya Bagaria | BSc Banking and Finance
‘My main reason for choosing this
programme was the prospect of
getting an internationally recognised
degree created by a world leader in
the social sciences. The programme
offers a lot of flexibility both in terms
of time and costs and at the same
time is uncompromising
with respect to the
curriculum.’
Aditya was awarded
a distinction for
his performance
and why and how corporations choose
and issue various types of assets. The
banking units provide information on
precisely how financial intermediaries
operate, both on a domestic level
and in the international arena.’
n You can choose optional units in
related areas which complement
the core units to give well-
rounded coverage of the major
issues and areas of modern
financial theory and practice.
n BSc Banking and Finance graduates
can take advantage of ‘fast track’
agreements with certain professional
bodies (please see pages 14-15).
in the Diploma in Economics and
First Class Honours in BSc Banking
and Finance. He studied for both
qualifications in Kolkata, India. On
the basis of these excellent results
he was awarded a full scholarship
from LSE to study as an internal
student. At LSE he obtained a
Masters degree with Distinction
in Accounting and Finance. He
now works as an FX Derivatives
Strategist at Credit Suisse in London.
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Standard Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 24 Principles of banking and finance
4 25 Principles of accounting
5 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
Further units
6 92 Corporate finance (02 + 05a) or (02 + 05b)
7 66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a) or
65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a) or
20 Elements of econometrics (02)
+ (04a or 04b) + (05a or 05b)
8 29 Financial intermediation (24)
9 23 Investment management* (24)
10 One unit from Selection groups A, B, E or M
11 One unit from any Selection group
other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
12 One unit from any Selection group
other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
*23 Investment management must be taken
with or after 92 Corporate finance
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 24 Principles of banking and finance
4 25 Principles of accounting
Further units
5 92 Corporate finance (02 + 05a) or (02 + 05b)
6 66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a) or
65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a) or
20 Elements of econometrics (02)
+ (04a or 04b) + (05a or 05b)
7 29 Financial intermediation (24)
8 23 Investment management* (24)
9 One unit from any Selection group
*23 Investment management must be taken
with or after 92 Corporate finance
20 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
BSc Business
Programme overview
Dr Jörn Rothe, Department of Management, LSE
‘This degree programme prepares you
for the demanding world of business. It
combines core social science paradigms
with technical skills such as data analysis.
I am one of the authors of the Marketing
unit for the degree and am always
excited by new trends in marketing and
exposing their underlying social and
economic causes. Without sufficient
understanding of why things happen,
management students will never be
able to anticipate market changes
instead of just reacting to them.
You will be introduced to theories of
firms and to macroeconomic concepts
which are relevant to business. You
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
Business • Banking • General management •
Accountancy • Management consulting •
Marketing • Further academic study
Features of the degree
n A solid understanding of the different
functional areas of business and a good
foundation for a career in management.
Profile: Ken Chong | BSc Business
‘My degree in business helped
hone my business acumen and I
now plan to take a Masters to give
me the knowledge to develop my
business further by raising my own
animals and crops. I am committed
to using my career to contribute to
the development of my country’s
agricultural systems.’
Ken started studying for
his degree in New York,
but in the aftermath
of the terrorist
will also learn about the socio-political
and cultural aspects of the business
environment. Most importantly, you
will acquire the ability to critically
assess business discourse and to
assimilate new ideas which will be
beneficial throughout your career.
This degree structure allows you
to select from a number of other
subject areas including social science,
finance and economics units. This
allows you to focus on developing
analytical and quantitative skills
relating to either financial aspects
of management, or business and
management in an international context.’
n A social science emphasis allows you
to develop a thorough appreciation
of business and management
within a wider environment.
n An opportunity to develop excellent
analytical skills which are invaluable
to the decision-making role of
management and to further study.
attacks in 2001, felt safer
returning home to Hong Kong. He
completed his business degree
with the University of London
External System while attending
classes at HKU SPACE, and
working in his father’s business.
Inspired by his father’s success as
an entrepreneur, and motivated
by the desire to make a difference
to China’s rural economy, Ken has
set up his own business making
high nutrient animal feeds and
soil fertilizers using ‘superworms’.
Standard Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 21 Principles of sociology
4 25 Principles of accounting
5 107 Introduction to business
and management
Further units
6 141 Principles of marketing (02 or 21 or 79)
7 One unit from Selection group M
8 One unit from Selection group M
9 One unit from Selection group M
10 One unit from Selection group M
11 One full unit from any Selection
group other than F(i), F(ii), F(iii) or L
12 One full unit from any Selection
group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 21 Principles of sociology
4 25 Principles of accounting
5 107 Introduction to business
and management
Further units
6 141 Principles of marketing (02 or 21 or 79)
7 One unit from Selection group M
8 One unit from Selection group M
9 One unit from Selection group M
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
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‘The degree has a strong reputation

in the eyes of employers for its
robust international standing
and rigorous curriculum’.
Vernon Lim

Profile: Vernon Lim | BSc Business graduate

‘The University of London has
established itself as a world
renowned institution that has
provided a quality education
for many of its graduands. Many
have gone before me, armed
with a University of London
degree, eventually securing
for themselves good careers
and a promising future. Hence,
choosing to obtain a degree
from the University of London
was an intuitive thing to do.
I enjoyed the degree
programme for its strong
academic focus which aimed
to provide depth in learning,
which I found particularly useful
in my career. Also, the exams
were designed in a manner
which rewarded students with
good marks where they were
able to express their opinions
constructively instead of simply
regurgitating information.
Being in the financial industry,
the learning curve is steep, and
I have to constantly keep myself
abreast with financial news. My
course has conditioned me in
a manner to be able to process
information quickly and use it
to my advantage. Secondly, my
business degree has sharpened
my problem-solving and
quantitative skills to a large
extent, skills that are highly
prized in my area of work and
the financial world in general.
The degree programme
provides a depth of knowledge
that is unparalleled. It equips
graduates with a solid
understanding in whatever
subjects they have chosen
to pursue. Also, the degree
has a strong reputation in
the eyes of employers for its
robust international standing
and rigorous curriculum. The
University of London brand is
a trusted one that adds gloss
to the résumé of graduates.’
Vernon now works for a major
bank where his role involves
managing a portfolio and
assisting entities with their
financing needs.
22 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
BSc Development and Economics
Programme overview
Dr Tim Forsyth, Development Studies Institute, LSE
‘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. The degree combines the
study of economics with the analysis
of international development globally.
‘Development’ is the process of social
and economic change that allows more
and more people to reach their potential.
Development Studies uses various
disciplines to allow students insights
from economics, politics, social theory
and geography. The main focus is on
economic growth, poverty eradication
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
You may already be working for a
development agency in a developing
country and want to take a qualification.
Or you may hope to start a career in
international development with an NGO
or government development agency.
Features of the degree
n An opportunity to study aspects of
development such as urbanisation,
housing and infrastructure, poverty
and social exclusion, environmental
concerns and issues of gender.
Profile: Robert Tew | BSc Development and Economics
‘I decided to study this programme
because of my interest in international
development, especially the economic
aspects. I chose the External
System because of its
reputation for excellence.
In order to do well at
this programme you
need an inquiring mind,
a willingness to
and political reform at the global level,
and in the developing world in particular.
We are especially interested in Africa, and
pressing development problems there.
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.’
n 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.
n 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.
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 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.
Standard Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 09 Human geography
4 21 Principles of sociology
Further units
5 109 Geographies of development or
135 World development
6 65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a)
7 66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
8 44 Economics of development (65 + 66)
9 One full unit (or two half units)
from Selection groups D, E or S
10 One unit from Selection group D
11 One unit from Selection group D
12 One full unit (or two half units)
from any Selection group
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 09 Human geography
4 21 Principles of sociology
Further units
5 109 Geographies of development or
135 World development
6 65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a)
7 66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
8 44 Economics of development (65 + 66)
9 One full unit (or two half units)
from Selection groups D, E or S
Through this route the degree takes a
minimum of three years to complete.
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.

BSc Economics
Programme overview
Professor Nicholas Barr, Department of Economics, LSE
‘This degree builds on a foundation of
economic theory and the necessary
mathematics and statistics in the
foundation units. It deepens that
intellectual platform in the further
units 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 units,
the study of economics will give you
greater understanding both of particular
areas such as public economics,
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
Because of its combination of verbal
reasoning, and mathematical and
quantitative analysis, the degree is
an excellent foundation not only for
employment as an economist in industry,
finance, government or international
organisations, but also for a range of other
careers where these skills are valued.
Features of the degree
n You will benefit from the wide
knowledge and experience of the
LSE Department of Economics,
usually ranked number one outside
the USA for its published research.
Profile: Chung Chun Kit | BSc Economics
‘I am proud that I am a graduate of the
External System. Studying for a degree
is always difficult but it develops
students who are independent,
hard working and critical.
This is a solid background
for further studies.’
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.
My major interest is in public
economics, and in particular the
economics of the welfare state,
including pensions, the finance
of health care, higher education
finance, and poverty relief.’
n 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,
inflation and unemployment.
n 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.
Chun Kit’s studies on the programme
began with the Diploma in
Economics and then he went on to
achieve First Class Honours
for the BSc Economics. He
then completed a Masters
degree in Economics
and is now teaching
at CIDP, HKU SPACE.
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Standard Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
04b Statistics 2 (half unit)
3 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and
05b Mathematics 2 (half unit)
4 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
Further units
5 20 Elements of econometrics
(02) + (04a or 04b) + (05a or 05b)
6 65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a)
7 66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
8 One unit from Selection group E
9 One unit from Selection group E
10 One unit from Selection group E
11 One unit from Selection group E
12 One full unit (or two half units)
from any Selection group
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
04b Statistics 2 (half unit)
3 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and
05b Mathematics 2 (half unit)
Further units
4 20 Elements of econometrics
(02) + (04a or 04b) + (05a or 05b)
5 65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a)
6 66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
7 One unit from Selection group E
8 One unit from Selection group E
9 One unit from Selection group E
Through this route the degree usually takes
a minimum of three years to complete.
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
24 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
BSc Economics and Finance
Programme overview
Professor David Webb, Director, Financial Markets Group, LSE
‘This degree has been designed to provide
the economic reasoning, quantitative skills
and institutional knowledge required by
financial economists to solve practical
problems arising in finance. These skills
should make graduates highly suited for
further studies as well as for a career in
investment banking or in financial markets.
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
A career as a financial economist,
whether in government or finance
(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.
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the 2010-2011 Regulations.
The Regulations also contain full details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
This degree offers you the opportunity
to combine in-depth studies in
economics and finance. It provides you
with the analytical tools from the fields
of mathematics, statistics, economics
and econometrics together with the
institutional knowledge required
to work as a financial economist.’
Features of the degree
n A thorough programme grounded
on quantitative, economics
and finance subjects.
n Those pursuing the standard
route can choose optional units in
economics and finance as well as in
related areas such as accounting.
n 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.
Standard Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
04b Statistics 2 (half unit)
3 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and
05b Mathematics 2 (half unit)
4 24 Principles of banking and finance
Further units
5 65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a)
6 66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
7 20 Elements of econometrics
(02) + (04a or 04b) + (05a or 05b)
8 92 Corporate finance (02 + 05a) or (02 + 05b)
9 115 Monetary economics (65) or
99 Industrial economics (66)
10 142 Quantitative finance* (20 + 66)
11 One full unit (or two half units) from any
Selection group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
12 One full unit (or two half units)
from any Selection group
*142 Quantitative finance must be taken
with or after 92 Corporate finance
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
04b Statistics 2 (half unit)
3 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and
05b Mathematics 2 (half unit)
4 24 Principles of banking and finance
Further units
5 65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a)
6 66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
7 20 Elements of econometrics
(02) + (04a or 04b) + (05a or 05b)
8 92 Corporate finance (02 + 05a) or (02 + 05b)
9 142 Quantitative finance* (20 + 66)
*142 Quantitative finance must be taken with
or after 92 Corporate finance.
Through this route the degree takes a
minimum of three years to complete.

BSc Economics and Management
Programme overview
Dr Jörn Rothe, Managerial Economics and Strategy Group, LSE
‘What makes management such
an interesting subject is that it is a
combination of so many fields, 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
finance, 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 different perspectives.
Programme specifics
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.
Profile: Ethan Yu | BSc Economics and Management
‘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
As a result you will be able to
understand how organisations work
and how they interact. Analysing the
structure and strategies of firms 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.’
Features of the degree
n A strong emphasis on social
science theory and practice.
n Knowledge and understanding of
a range of issues in international
management and economics.
n A degree which will be valued
by employers who are looking
for people who can demonstrate
logical and quantitative reasoning.
n This degree contains a substantial
amount of Economics, so that
students can pursue careers in
Management and Economics.
you acquire are highly transferable in
the modern business environment.’
Studying for the BSc Economics
and Management degree with the
University of London External
System rewarded Ethan Yu with a
good career in the banking sector.
He is now an Assistant Manager
with Citibank, working in the
area of information security.
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Standard Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 21 Principles of sociology
4 25 Principles of accounting
5 107 Introduction to business
and management
Further units
6 28 Managerial economics (02 + 05a) or
66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
7 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary
approach (02 or 21 or 79)
8 65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a)
9 One unit from Selection group M
10 One unit from Selection group E
11 One unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups E, M or S
12 One unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups E, M or S
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 21 Principles of sociology
4 25 Principles of accounting
5 107 Introduction to business
and management
Further units
6 28 Managerial economics (02 + 05a) or
66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
7 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary
approach (02 or 21 or 79)
8 65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a)
9 One unit from Selection groups E or M
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
26 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
BSc Geography and Environment
Programme overview
Dr Gareth Jones, Senior Lecturer in Development Geography, LSE
‘This is a degree which emphasises
the interactions between society
and nature. It is an exciting, relevant
and useful degree to study.
Firstly, it is about our everyday
lives and the world we inhabit (and
more often than not it is about the
links between the two). Geographical
examples are everywhere. Everyone
is aware that the world has been
shaken in recent times by the cruel
consequences for human populations
of great natural disasters.
Geographers are interested in
understanding the reasons why
people live where they live, why the
mechanics of the earth’s natural forces
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
Geographers, because of their skills and
range of subject-wide experience, are
well equipped for many professions such
as teaching, public service professions,
environment agencies and town
planning in local authorities. Geographers
considering a career in legal, financial
and accountancy firms, as well as
management consultancies, find that
they can easily add the specific technical
skills required to their knowledgeable
background and their ability to
think about a wide range of issues.
result in earthquakes, hurricanes
and tidal waves, and how the latter
impact on the former. Some would
argue that the effects of society on
nature are even more important.
Second, and linked to the first,
geographers study real and relevant
world issues; they may be concerned
with the implications of climate
change or of the end of the Cold War,
or examining the effects of chemical
discharges into streams or poverty on
the health of inner city residents.
You can ‘go places’ with Geography
and Environment – it is a subject which
matters. We are delighted to be able to
offer this degree to External students.’
Features of the degree:
n An opportunity to acquire a
thorough training in the subject
matter and techniques of Geography.
n A programme which encourages
a spirit of enquiry and
intellectual development.
n Enables specialism in either physical
geography (the natural science
branch) or human geography
(the social science branch) of the
subject, and develops an integrated
environmental perspective.
Standard Route
Foundation units
1 09 Human geography
2 147 Physical geography: fundamentals
of the physical environment
3 148 Methods of geographical analysis✝
(half unit) and 04a Statistics 1 (half unit)
4 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups F(i) or F(ii)
Further units
5, 6, 7 – Three units chosen from:
n 68 Society and the environment
n 149 Biogeography (147)
n 150 Geomorphological processes (147)
n 151 Environmental change (147)
n 152 Hydrology (147)
n 153 Space and culture (09)
n 164 Economic geography
8, 9, 10 – Three units chosen from:
n 109 Geographies of development
n 154 Geomorphological applications (150)
n 155 Biodiversity (149)
n 156 Tropical land management
(149 or 150 or 152)
n 157 Independent geographical study (148)
n One unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups D, E, G or S
11 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups D, E, G or S
12 One full unit (or two half units)
from any Selection group
✝ 148 Methods of geographical analysis must
be taken with or after 04a Statistics 1.
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.

BSc Information Systems and Management
Programme overview
Dr Steve Smithson, Information Systems and innovation group, LSE
‘Information and communications
technology (ICT) has had a huge effect
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 it’s
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
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
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.
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the 2010-2011 Regulations.
The Regulations also contain full details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
❖ Where indicated, one full unit or two half units can be taken from certain Selection groups.
Profile: Jots Sehmbi | BSc Information Systems and Management
‘I chose the External System because
it has given me the flexibility I
needed to continue with my
career and study at my pace at
the same time. Choosing a
conventional part-time
degree would not have
given me the same
flexibility. I wanted
to complete a
business problems using ICT, as well
as providing an understanding of the
wider social impact of the technology.
It covers the development, operation
and management of ICT in diverse
organisations and contexts. The degree
is updated continuously to keep abreast
of the latest shifts in applications. Its solid
intellectual and conceptual base allows
students to critically assess the impact
and value of trends and developments
in the area.
Features of the degree
n 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.
n 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.
degree that would help me further
my career and which was widely
recognised. The great thing about
the programme is that you take
the exams when you are ready,
which means you can study at your
convenience, which is perfect for me.’
Jots works in IT and is studying
independently in the UK.
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Standard Route
Foundation units
1 21 Principles of sociology
2 60 Introduction to information systems
3 107 Introduction to business
and management
4 129 Introduction to programming
(half unit) and 04a Statistics 1 (half unit)
Further units
5 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary
approach (02 or 21 or 79) or
75 Human resource management or
79 Elements of social and applied psychology
6 62 Information systems development
and management (60)
7 138 Information and communication
technologies: principles and
perspectives (60 + 129)
8 139 Software engineering: theory
and application (62 + 138)
9 159 Research project in information
systems (62 + 138)
10 167 Management and innovation of
e-business or
One unit from Selection group IS ❖
11 One unit from Selection group IS, M or S ❖
12 One full unit from any Selection group ❖
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 21 Principles of sociology
2 60 Introduction to information systems
3 107 Introduction to business
and management
4 129 Introduction to programming (half
unit) and 04a Statistics 1 (half unit)
Further units
5 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary
approach (02 or 21 or 79) or
75 Human resource management or
79 Elements of social and
applied psychology
6 62 Information systems development
and management (60)
7 138 Information and communication
technologies: Principles and
perspectives (60 + 129)
8 139 Software engineering: theory
and application (62 + 138)
9 159 Research project in information
systems (62 + 138)
Through this route the degree takes a
minimum of three years to complete.
28 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

‘Studying while working helped me in my

studies, in the sense that I was able to grasp
theoretical concepts more easily because I
could relate them to my work. Even though
combining work and studying is no easy
task, I believe that once you are able to
manage your time it becomes an advantage.’
Hein Chetcuti,
BSc Information Systems and
Management graduate

Profile: Hein Chetcuti | BSc Information Systems and Management graduate

‘I chose to study for a University
of London degree because
the University of London is
recognized worldwide as
one of the best universities.
Studying while working
helped me in my studies, in the
sense that I was able to grasp
theoretical concepts more
easily because I could relate
them to my work. Even though
combining work and studying is
no easy task, I believe that once
you are able to manage your
time it becomes an advantage.
I am currently an information
systems specialist at Malta
Freeport Terminals. Having
the degree certainly helped
me attain this post.
I have plans to start an MSc
in International Business with
the University of London, with
the aim of becoming an ICT
consultant in the near future.
I think the moment when I
found out my final results and
that I had achieved a degree
with First Class Honours remains
one of my best memories.’
Hein is an information systems
specialist at Malta Freeport
Terminals.

BSc International Relations
Programme overview
Dr Robert Falkner, Department of International Relations, LSE
‘LSE has one of the most prestigious
Departments of International Relations
in the world. It was established in 1927
when there were very few specialist
departments in this area. Among the
LSE International Relations graduates
are a number of prominent figures
from a wide range of countries.
International Relations started
out as the study of an international
system composed first 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
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
n Postgraduate study
n Government
n International organisations
n Business and the media
Also, many other careers which
require articulate, clear thinking
individuals with a grasp of
contemporary international issues.
Features of the degree
n A programme for those who wish
to engage critically with the range
of materials about contemporary
international relations, perhaps those
from other subject areas, such as
economics or law, who need to be
equipped with sufficient knowledge
of international relations to enable
them to understand the international
dimensions of their own chosen fields.
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.
The study of International Relations is
characterised by a sense of pluralism; it is
an arena of debate between competing
theoretical perspectives. The discipline
encourages critical engagement
with global policy challenges and
seeks answers to pressing issues
in international politics today.’
n You will have the opportunity to gain a
basic knowledge of at least one other
social science discipline and will study
the same compulsory further units
as students at LSE in International
political theory, International
institutions, Foreign policy analysis
and International political economy.
n These units are designed to
provide a detailed and critical
understanding of the core literature
and main theoretical debates in
the field of International Relations.
n A programme for concerned
citizens who seek 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.
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Standard Route
Foundation units
1 11 Introduction to international relations
2 114 Democratic politics and the State or
130 Introduction to modern
political thought
3 One full unit (or two half units)
from Selection group F(i)
4 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
Further units
5 137 Foreign policy analysis (11)
6 26 International political economy (02 or 11)
7 83 International political theory (11)
8 85 International institutions (11)
9 140 International security (11)
10 One unit from Selection groups IR or P
11 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups E, IR, P or S
12 One full unit (or two half units)
from any Selection group
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 11 Introduction to international relations
2 114 Democratic politics and the State or
130 Introduction to modern
political thought
3 One full unit (or two half units)
from Selection group F(i)
4 One full unit (or two half units)
from Selection group F(i)
Further units
5 137 Foreign policy analysis (11)
6 26 International political economy (02 or 11)
7 83 International political theory (11)
8 85 International institutions (11)
9 140 International security (11)
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
30 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
BSc Management
Programme overview
Professor Saul Estrin, Head of Department of Management, LSE
‘This degree offers 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
reflects different 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
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
n Management consulting
n Banking
n General management careers where
a critical perspective is required.
Features of the degree
n An opportunity for critical
and theoretical study.
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the 2010-2011 Regulations.
The Regulations also contain full details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
❖ Where indicated, one full unit or two half units can be taken from certain Selection groups.
Profile: Akvan Gajanyake | BSc Management
‘The External System allowed me to
earn a world-class degree by staying
in my home country. This gave me
the opportunity to work during
the period I was studying,
which has given me
a distinct advantage,
specially because the
degree was very much
academic in content.
The knowledge
that I gained
a central position. This degree reflects
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.
We are delighted that we can
offer a programme which allows
External students to develop a
breadth of knowledge in this
intellectually rigorous degree.’
n An intellectually demanding, broad
preparation for management
that draws on a wide range of
social science disciplines.
n 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.
from this course has helped me
immensely at my work place, giving
me the skill to look at situations
more analytically. The economics
and accounting background gives
me an edge over my colleagues
who are mostly science graduates.’
Akvan works as a programme
assistant in Sri Lanka.
Standard Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 21 Principles of sociology
4 25 Principles of accounting
5 107 Introduction to business
and management
Further units
6 28 Managerial economics (02 + 05a)
7 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary
approach (02 or 21 or 79)
8 119 Strategy (02 + 05a)
9 Choose one from:
n 32 Management science methods (04a + 05a)
n 75 Human resource management
n 76 Management mathematics (04a + 05a)
n 79 Elements of social and applied psychology
10 One unit from Selection group M
11 One unit from Selection groups E, M or S ❖
12 One unit from any Selection group
other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii) ❖
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
3 21 Principles of sociology
4 25 Principles of accounting
5 107 Introduction to business
and management
Further units
6 28 Managerial economics (02 + 05a)
7 127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary
approach (02 or 21 or 79)
8 119 Strategy (02 + 05a)
9 Choose one from:
n 32 Management science methods (04a + 05a)
n 75 Human resource management
n 76 Management mathematics (04a + 05a)
n 79 Elements of social and applied psychology

Profile: Dr zhang Jian Lin | BSc Management
‘This programme effectively changed the
way I look at the world. It not only gives
the necessary skills for future work and
study. More importantly, it has effectively
created in me a habit of reasoning, which
is perhaps the most important result of
a good education and is sought after by
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Dr Zhang Jianlin and Dr Vicente Cuñat, pictured at the 2009 Far East and
South Asia Meeting of the Econometric Society at Tokyo University.
employers in the 21st century. Graduation Finance at LSE. He has a PhD from the
from the University of London is like National University of Singapore, and
receiving a golden key for my life journey.’ works as a lecturer at the Singapore
Institute of Management.
Dr zhang Jian Lin was awarded a
full scholarship to study an MSc
in International Accounting and
32 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
BSc Mathematics and Economics
Programme overview
Professor Martin Anthony, Department of Mathematics, LSE
‘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
how rigorous proofs can be given in
mathematics, and 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 fields.
I am one of the authors of materials
for this degree. We know that some
of the mathematical units will be new
and challenging to almost all students,
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
Finance • Business • Management •
Accounting • Education • Professional
or managerial careers, particularly
in areas requiring the application of
quantitative skills (e.g. forecasting
and risk) • Further academic study
Features of the degree
n A thorough programme providing
an understanding in advanced
areas of mathematics, carefully
Profile: Adem Atmaz | BSc Mathematics and Economics
‘The most important thing that I learnt
during my studies was an understanding
of main concepts and ideas in economics,
and the importance of having
good quantitative and
reasoning skills in order to
make the best use of them.
My favourite aspect of
studying was the ability
to work at my own pace
and we start with the very basics. One
of the units I designed, ‘116 Abstract
mathematics’, is a first course in how to
‘prove’ things in mathematics. Among
other topics, it looks at the theoretical
ideas underpinning the methods you
will have met in calculus.
In this course, you will learn how
formal mathematics is done: why it is
important to have precise definitions,
and how results can be proved and
techniques justified.
The techniques learned here will
prove useful in advanced economics.
Moreover, you will understand how to
argue, precisely, in a mathematical context.
I am delighted that we offer this degree to
External students.’
structured so that these topics fit
well with the economics topics.
n The Foundation units which you take
first have slightly more mathematical
and statistical topics because these
have to be studied before their
applications in the economics units.
n There is some flexibility in the
choice of papers you take as further
units, but generally, about half
of your papers will be related to
economics, and half to mathematics.
independently which taught me where and
how to find the material that I need instead
of waiting for the next lecture to be spoon-
fed! I had a fantastic experience with the
External System and I highly recommend
it to anyone who wants an affordable but
at the same time an excellent education’.
Adem was teaching in Japan while he
studied for the University of London
Standard Route
Foundation units
1 02 Introduction to economics
2 04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
04b Statistics 2 (half unit)
3 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and
05b Mathematics 2 (half unit)
4 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
Further units
5 65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a)
6 66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
7 117 Advanced calculus (half unit)
(05a + 05b) and
118 Advanced linear algebra
(half unit) (05a + 05b)
8 116 Abstract mathematics (05a + 05b)
9 120 Mathematical economics
(05a + 05b + 66)
10 One full unit (or two half units)
from Selection group N
11 One full unit (or two half units)
from Selection group N
12 One full unit from Selection group E
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
External System BSc Mathematics
and Economics. He was awarded
the Sir Edward Stern Prize in 2008
which is given to the best candidate
in a subject of commercial interest in
the final examination of a University
of London first degree. He was also
awarded a scholarship to study on the
MSc Financial Mathematics at LSE.
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‘If you open a study guide, it’s

written in such an instructive
manner: in the first week this
is exactly what you should be
doing, these are the chapters
you should be looking at, these
are the notes, these are the
textbooks. It doesn’t assume
any prior knowledge. Mastering
the study guide was really the
key to doing well in an exam.’
Vidhi R. Lalchand

Profile: Vidhi R. Lalchand | BSc Mathematics and Economics graduate

‘If you open a study guide, it’s
written in such an instructive
manner: in the first week this
is exactly what you should be
doing, these are the chapters
you should be looking at, these
are the notes, these are the
textbooks. It doesn’t assume
any prior knowledge. Mastering
the study guide was really the
key to doing well in an exam.
For an examination where
you’re expected to write an
essay, I think the key is to be
honest with the examiner. Write
what you’re really convinced
about in your heart. Because
when you’re convinced about
a particular idea, the ability
to be articulate about it in
words comes by default. The
examiner just wants to see how
you think. They want to see
how sceptical you are. Even
if you’re on the wrong side of
the argument, it’s fine, they
really want to see how you can
argue your way out and that
you have a mind of your own.
That could really gain you some
bonus points with the examiner,
rather than just writing a
statement because you think
it could probably be correct.’
Vidhi studied at Stansfield
College, Chennai, and
was awarded First Class
Honours in 2008. She
is now studying for
an MSc in Applicable
Mathematics at LSE.
34 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
BSc Politics and International Relations
Programme overview
Paul Kelly, Professor of Political Theory, LSE
‘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
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
Careers in the business world •
Journalism and media • Civil service •
Public sector • International organisations
Features of the degree
n 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.
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the 2010-2011 Regulations.
The Regulations also contain full details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
Profile: Jon Gaster | BSc Politics and International Relations
‘I have always been interested in
current affairs and this seemed a
great way to couple my interest
in politics and the world with
some academic discipline. I
have not been disappointed.’
Jon is studying independently in
the USA for the BSc Politics and
International Relations. He was
concerns international economic relations
and such questions as globalisation,
its advantages and disadvantages.
I have been involved in the External
System for many years and my
particular interests are international
organisations, especially the UN
system and the European Union. If
your interests or career requirements
are covered by the units and features
on this page you will certainly benefit
from our carefully designed degree.’
n You will analyse political relationships
in the economic and social context
and take into account historical
influences on contemporary politics.
n You will focus on the changing nature
of international society and the
principles of international order and
justice in the post cold war period.
n You will learn to analyse detailed
social and political data and to
form balanced judgements.
awarded the Geoffrey Stern prize
in 2005 for the highest mark in the
examination for ‘Introduction to
international relations’ and achieved
the highest mark in
the examinations
in 2008 for the
‘Nationalism and
international
relations’ unit.
Standard Route
Foundation units
1 11 Introduction to international relations
2 114 Democratic politics and the State or
130 Introduction to modern political thought
3 One full unit (or two half units)
from Selection group F(i)
4 One full unit (or two half units)
from Selection group F(i)
Further units
5 82 Comparative politics (114 or 130)
6 83 International political theory (11)
7 84 Nationalism and international relations (11)
8 86 Democracy and democratisation (114 or 130)
9 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups E, IR, P or S
10 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups E, IR, P or S
11 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups E, IR, P or S
12 One full unit (or two half units)
from any Selection group
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 11 Introduction to international relations
2 114 Democratic politics and the State or
130 Introduction to modern political thought
3 One full unit (or two half units)
from Selection group F(i)
Further units
4 82 Comparative politics (114 or 130)
5 83 International political theory (11)
6 84 Nationalism and international relations (11)
7 86 Democracy and democratisation (114 or 130)
8 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups E, IR, P or S
9 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups F(i), E, IR, P or S
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‘When I wrote the subject guide

for the International political
economy unit, I was conscious
that students need to be taken
through the various steps of the
reading process. I came up with
a logically built-up structure
where students start with a key
text, branch into more specialist
reading material, and come back
to the big picture at the end.’
Dr Robert Falkner, Department
of International Relations, LSE

Profile: Dr Robert Falkner | Department of International Relations,

LSE Subject guide author: International political economy

I teach International Political
Economy and within IPE I focus
on environmental politics,
global corporations and global
governance issues, so it’s a
wide-ranging field. ‘Introduction
to international relations’ is
the foundation unit which
gives students a grounding in
theories and ways of thinking
about international relations.
Students then branch out
into areas such as security,
political economy, or the more
theoretical units that we offer.
The programme provides
a good general training for
students who don’t want
a specialised, professional
qualification, but who want to
train their analytical skills, the
ability to understand complex
issues, and to apply conceptual
tools to studying real-life
decision-making problems
and strategic dilemmas.
When I wrote the subject
guide for the International
political economy unit, I was
conscious that students need
to be taken through the various
steps of the reading process. I
came up with a logically built-
up structure where students
start with a key text, branch
into more specialist reading
material, and come back to
the big picture at the end.
The Study Weekend is a
great motivation. Students get
a better sense of what it is we
expect when it comes to the
exams. They are also presented
with examples of how we
would structure an answer, what
sort of material to draw on, and
how to go about combining
theoretical and practical insights.
That’s often something that you
only get from interaction with
academics and other students.
To view a clip of Dr Falkner
discussing the recent
Copenhagen climate
summit and why international
co-operation between states is
so difficult, please visit:
http://bit.ly/cobVdI
36 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
BSc Sociology
Programme overview
Dr Nigel Dodd, Department of Sociology, LSE
‘Sociology at LSE is a world class
department offering 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 field.
This recently revised degree structure
contains a broad range of units across
the curriculum which provide more
opportunity for students to engage
with this stimulating and highly relevant
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
Politics • Public administration • Social
and health services • Media, marketing
and advertising • Non-governmental
organisations. Several students
each year decide to enhance their
career prospects by continuing their
academic studies in this field.
Features of the degree:
n Practical: an opportunity to
develop skills in the close reading
of key texts that have shaped the
discipline; an introduction to the
key methods that sociologists use
to research all aspects of social life.
Profile: Rachel Chan | BSc Sociology
‘I now have an exciting career as
assistant editor for a lifestyle and
entertainment website,
VOIZE, which I helped
launch. It focuses on
indie music, movies,
manga, arts and
culture and has just
organised the first
Asian Independent
Music Awards.’
subject. We have worked in close
collaboration with the Department of
Sociology at LSE to bring you the best
that contemporary sociology has to offer.
Sociology graduates go on to work in a
wide variety of areas and we confidently
expect that many of them will also go
on to develop their academic work by
undertaking postgraduate study. We
trust that you will find studying for
the degree a rewarding experience’.
n Theoretical: a general introduction
to the social sciences; an exploration
of the classical traditions of the
discipline and an introduction to
contemporary ideas and to new
directions in sociological thinking.
n Diversity: a wide range of units
which allow you to explore how and
why societies have developed in the
ways that they have, key aspects of
contemporary social institutions and
processes, important questions about
the nature of sociological research, as
well as ideas about social action and
social development and change.
Rachel’s BSc in Sociology from
the University of London not only
honed her writing abilities but gave
her the skills to tackle some of the
challenges of a career in journalism
and the media, such as analysing
popular culture, understanding
how people behave, and coming
up with original and innovative
ideas. Moreover, it built her
self-discipline and self-reliance.
Standard Route
Foundation units
1 21 Principles of sociology
2 158 Reading social science (half unit) and
04a Statistics 1 (half unit)
3 One unit from Selection group F(i) ❖
4 One unit from Selection
groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii) ❖
Further units
5 163 Sociological theory and analysis (21)
6 144 Historical sociology (21)
7 145 Social research methods (21)
8 One unit from Selection group S ❖
9 One unit from Selection group S ❖
10 One unit from Selection group S ❖
11 One unit from any Selection group
other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii) ❖
12 One unit from any Selection group ❖
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 21 Principles of sociology
2 158 Reading social science (half unit) and
04a Statistics 1 (half unit)
3 One unit from Selection group F(i) ❖
Further units
4 163 Sociological theory and analysis (21)
5 144 Historical sociology (21)
6 145 Social research methods (21)
7 One unit from Selection group S ❖
8 One unit from Selection group S ❖
9 One unit from any Selection group ❖
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
❖ Where indicated, one full unit or two half units
can be taken from certain Selection groups.
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‘I found the BSc Sociology

degree really interesting.
The reading was wide
enough to give me many
points of view – I could
have the arguments
with the book, instead
of with other people.’
Cameron Paige

Profile: Cameron Paige | BSc Sociology graduate

'It never occurred to me to
do Sociology until I found
myself working for a charity
in Mozambique. I was doing
a lot of social research and
really enjoying it. In fact, I was
enjoying it so much I wanted
to do this for the rest of my
life, and figured the way to go
about a career in social research
was to get a degree and a real
grounding in the subject.
I found the BSc Sociology
degree really interesting. The
reading was wide enough to
give me many points of view
– I could have the arguments
with the book, instead of with
other people. My tips for taking
exams are as follows: read a
lot, don’t be content with one
point of view, try and always
argue with what you’re reading.
That’s what made it fun, and
that’s what made answering
the questions easy. If there was
a ‘criticise’ or ‘discuss’, I’ve done
it so many times while reading.
The BSc Sociology degree
has proved to be incredibly
useful. In one of my Masters
units right now, the book that
I had as my essential reading
in one of the units I got a first
class mark for in my Bachelors
degree – and felt really good
about – is the recommended
further reading. I now have
the freedom to read more.'
Cameron studied
independently in the UK
and was awarded First
Class Honours in 2008.
She subsequently studied
for an MSc in Sociology
at LSE, which she passed
with distinction in 2009.
38 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Joint Laws programme resources
Additional resources
for Law units only
If you register for a law unit, in
addition to subject guides and past
examination papers you also receive
n Studying English law with
the University of London (an
introductory guide to the basics
of common law legal systems).
n One copy of the core textbook
if you study any of the four
Intermediate Law subjects.
n Study packs containing key
readings for all the core subjects
and selected options.
n 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.
n 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.
Pre-course exercises
These exercises offer a ‘taster’ so that
you can try out the type of skills you
will be expected to develop as you
go through the Laws programme.
Student portal
The student portal allows you to access
the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
for laws students, which provides
a centralised location for accessing
many resources and hosts:
n Law subject pages with news and
updates, provided by legal academics
associated with the Laws Programme
n discussion forums where
you can debate the finer
points of your subjects
Laws VLE homepage
Useful addresses
n www.legaleducation.org.uk
This website is provided by the Bar
Council but covers both professions.
For intending solicitors:
Solicitors Regulation Authority,
Regulations and Information
Services, Ipsley Court, Redditch
Worcestershire B98 0TD
n Tel: +44 (0)870 606 2555 (enquiries)
n Fax: +44 (0)20 7320 5964
n Email: info.services@sra.org.uk
n www.sra.org.uk
n 24-hour information pack order
service: +44 (0)1527 504455
n full text versions of subject guides
and other study guides
n facilities for you to set up
your own profile pages
n links from the VLE take you to
the Online Library, programme
resources and key external sites.
The Laws VLE covers all compulsory
subjects and EU Law. Laws students
can also access online legal research
exercises. These exercises are designed
to build on and enhance your ability
to find primary and secondary
legal materials using electronic
sources, as well as hard copy/paper
sources in libraries, and to conduct
legal research more generally.
Laws Online Library
For intending barristers:
Bar Standards Board, Education Training
and Records Department
289-293 High Holborn
London WC1V 7HZ
n Tel: +44 (0)20 7242 0082
n Fax: +44 (0)20 7831 9217
n www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
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BSc Accounting with Law

Programme overview Standard Route

This degree combines elements of the BSc Accounting and Finance degree with the
LLB (Law) programme offered through the University of London External System.
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
This degree is for you if you:
n wish to pursue a career in accounting.
n would like to work in areas of
commerce such as insurance,
banking, sales and marketing.
n are considering working as
a Company Secretary.
Features of the degree
n This degree will help you to develop
the skills needed to think critically.
n It takes a broad approach to the
subjects rather than focusing
on narrow technicalities.
n You will need to undertake further study
if you wish to qualify as an accountant.
n During the course of your law
studies you will undertake
research exercises online and
make extensive use of online
and physical library resources.
n It will provide you with a
good background in both
accounting and law.
Foundation units
1 25 Principles of accounting
2 128 Elements of the law of contract
3 161 Common law reasoning and institutions
4 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
Further units
5 204 Commercial law
6 402 Company law
7 59 Financial management (25) or
92 Corporate finance (02 + 05a) or (02 + 05b)
8 97 Management accounting (25)
9 One unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups A, B, E, L or M
10 One unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups A, B, L or M
11 One full unit (or two half units) from any
Selection group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
12 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups F(i), A, B, L or M

Additional information…
n You may be able to gain exemptions from professional
accountancy examinations. Please see pages 14-15 for details.
n An additional fee is payable for law units. Please see page 85 for details.
Graduate Entry Route

Foundation units
1 25 Principles of accounting
2 128 Elements of the law of contract
Further units
3 204 Commercial law
4 402 Company law
5 59 Financial management (25)
6 97 Management accounting (25)
7 One unit from Selection
groups A, B, E, L or M
8 One unit from Selection groups A, B, or M
9 One unit (or two half units) from Selection
groups A, B, F(i), F(ii), F(iii), L or M

Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
40 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
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.
Programme specifics
Where can it lead?
n Students who wish to pursue
a career in management.
n The combination of management
and law will equip you to work in
both public and private sectors
where a demonstrated ability for
logical reasoning is required.
n It is particularly useful if you
want to pursue a career in the
management of a legal practice.
Features of the degree
n The management units have been
designed with a strong emphasis on
social science theory and practice,
which should be relevant to your
experiences and local environment.
n Both the law and management
subjects will provide you with a
Profile: Saroj Maistry | BSc Management with Law
‘I chose the University of London not
only for the prestige but also for the
high quality of its courses. Its very
practical formula of distance learning
enabled me to study at my own pace
and in my own time. The challenge I
faced was to keep going
simultaneously on three
fronts: work, caring
for my two teenage
sons, and studying.
The degree has
helped me
acquire
knowledge and understanding
of a wide range of issues in
international management.
n It is an intellectually demanding
degree as there are two
disparate disciplines involved.
n During the course of your law studies
you will undertake research exercises
online and make extensive use of
online and physical library resources.
Additional information…
n An additional fee is payable
for law units. Please see
page 85 for details.
management skills and the fact that
I studied law as well as management
enabled me to gain a lead position
in a specialized institution which
investigates corruption and money
laundering. I then moved onto a
role in compliance in a bank.
I am now considering setting
up my own business and my
management and law background
will provide tremendous help.’
Saroj works for the Banque des
Mascareignes in Mauritius.
Standard Route
Foundation units
1 25 Principles of accounting
2 107 Introduction to business
and management
3 128 Elements of the law of contract
4 161 Common law reasoning and institutions
Further units
5 204 Commercial law
6 402 Company law
7 One unit from Selection group M
8 One unit from Selection groups E, L or M
9 One unit from Selection groups E, L or M
10 One unit from Selection groups E, L or M
11 One full unit (or two half units) from any
Selection group other than F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
12 One unit from any Selection group
Graduate Entry Route
Foundation units
1 25 Principles of accounting
2 107 Introduction to business
and management
3 128 Elements of the law of contract
Further units
4 204 Commercial law
5 402 Company law
6 One unit from Selection group M
7 One unit from Selection group M
8 One unit from Selection groups L, M or
101 Criminal law or
102 Public law
9 One unit from Selection groups L, M or
101 Criminal law or
102 Public law
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
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BSc Sociology with Law

Programme overview Standard Route

‘The Sociology Department at LSE which
developed this programme is world class
and offers one of the most consistently
innovative and challenging degrees
in social science. This degree provides
you with an opportunity to investigate
and analyse specific 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 different 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.
We have worked in close collaboration
with the Laws Consortium of the
University of London External System
to offer a degree in which students can
study a broad range of Sociology units
and also study specialist law units at
each stage of their degree. You begin
with the Foundation unit which is an
introduction to the English legal system,
examining the sources of law, the civil
and criminal court structure, and the
role of judges and judicial reasoning.
As you progress through your degree
you will take specialist units such as
Criminology and Jurisprudence.
This degree aims to provide for the
diverse interests of External students,
whether that is to pursue a career in
sociology or law-related fields, or to
pursue the study of law or sociology for
intellectual interest. We have selected
law units which complement those
studied in sociology on this programme
with the hope that you will develop
a critical-reflective understanding of
sociological thinking and legal values
and how law and sociology fit together
and with a wide range of topics’.
Foundation units
1 21 Principles of sociology
2 158 Reading social science (half unit) and
04a Statistics 1 (half unit)
3 161 Common law reasoning and institutions
4 One full unit (or two half units) from
Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)
Further units
5 163 Sociological theory and analysis (21)
6 144 Historical sociology (21)
7 145 Social research methods (21)
8 303 Criminology
9 401 Jurisprudence and legal theory
10 One full unit from Selection group L
11 One full unit (or two half units)
from Selection groups L or S
12 One full unit (or two half units)
from any Selection group

Programme specifics Graduate Entry Route

Where can it lead?
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.
Features of the degree
n 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.
n A wide range of units which allow
you to explore how and why societies
have developed in the ways that they Foundation units
have, important questions about the 1 21 Principles of sociology
nature of sociological research, as 2 161 Common law reasoning and institutions
well as ideas about social action and
social development and change. Further units
n An opportunity to develop an 3 163 Sociological theory and analysis (21)
understanding of the principal 4 144 Historical sociology (21)
features of law and to understand
5 145 Social research methods (21)
the operation of the law in
a wide social context. 6 303 Criminology
n During the course of your law studies 7 401 Jurisprudence and legal theory
you will undertake research exercises 8 One full unit from Selection group L
online and make extensive use of
9 One full unit (or two half units)
online and physical library resources. from Selection groups L or S
Additional information…
n An additional fee is payable
for law units. Please see
page 85 for details.
Notes
n Selection groups can be found on pages 55-57.
n These structures are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full
details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
42 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Diplomas for Graduates
Who are they for?
Diplomas for Graduates in the fields
of Economics, Management, Finance
and the Social Sciences enable you to
extend either the depth or range of
your previous undergraduate study.
Specifically, they are aimed at
graduates who wish to:
n acquire and demonstrate vocational
skills in a particular field in the
workplace and beyond or
n use the Diploma as a basis for
progression into postgraduate
study and whose first degree
is in an unrelated field or
n gain a stronger basis for entry to
postgraduate study at a university
and whose first degree may not
be readily acceptable as equivalent
to a good UK honours degree.
Please note: on all Diploma for Graduates
structures, students can take no more than
two full Foundation units or the equivalent.
Entrance requirements
To be eligible to register for a
Diploma for Graduates as an External
student, an applicant must:
n hold a full first 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 (but see notes below) and
n demonstrate that they have
reached a level of competence in
Mathematics at least equivalent
to a pass at GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level
in a Mathematical subject
at Grade C or above and
Features of the Diplomas
for Graduates
In addition to developing subject-specific
skills, Diplomas for Graduates enable you
to question and analyse information,
develop arguments in a systematic
fashion, and bolster your analytical
and communicative competence.
Entry to Masters programmes is
competitive, and at the discretion of
each admitting university. As with all
qualifications which might be offered
as entry requirements, you should
take care to obtain from your chosen
university an indication of whether the
Diploma for Graduates is acceptable for
entry and, if so, what mark is needed.
Diplomas for Graduates
structures
Each Diploma for Graduates is
made up of four units and can be
completed in one year, though you
have up to five years to complete the
programme. Units may be taken in any
order – there are no prerequisites.
The full list of Foundation and Further
units can be found on pages 55-57.
n provide proof of competence
in English which is acceptable
to the University and
n internet access is also a requirement
for registration (see page 12).
Classification
Students must pass four full units to be
awarded the Diploma for Graduates. One
resit may be attempted for any unit failed.
Diplomas for Graduates will be classified
as Distinction, Merit or Pass. A student
who has failed a unit twice or two units
once is eligible for a Pass grade only.
Notes:
n If you hold a professional
qualification and/or postgraduate
qualification without a full
first degree, you cannot be
considered for admission to
a Diploma for Graduates.
n 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 first year undergraduate
degree in mathematics and
includes multivariate calculus.
n If you apply for the Diploma
for Graduates (International
Relations) you are exempt from
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.
Transfer
Students will not be permitted to
transfer from the Diploma for Graduates
to the related BSc or other degrees or
to other qualifications offered through
the External System. Students may
transfer between the different Diplomas
for Graduates. A student who fails a
unit twice may change to another
unit, within the five-year registration
period, provided that the failed unit is
not compulsory on the Diploma for
Graduates to which they wish to transfer.
Exemptions
There are no exemptions offered
for any unit on the Diploma for
Graduates programmes.
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'While career goals are important, I believe

we should not discount the “fun” aspect of
learning, and I find taking a University of
London course by part-time study is a great
way to undertake a systematic approach to
understanding a new field as opposed to a scatter-
shot approach of just browsing on one’s own.'
William I.Y. Byun

Profile: William I.Y. Byun | Diploma for Graduates in Sociology

'Rather than to say directly
help my career, I chose
to study the Diploma for
Graduates in Sociology for
my personal satisfaction and
desire to continue learning
to expand my knowledge
horizons (and also because it
is much more interesting than
reading in-flight magazines).
I head up the development
activities in renewable energy
in Asia. My previous degrees
were in economics and law. I
first chose to study sociology as
it was an extension of a multi-
disciplinary understanding of
the social sciences which I am
pursuing. I am now undertaking
another diploma course
through the External System
– the Diploma in Theology.
While career goals are
important, I believe we should
not discount the “fun” aspect
of learning, and I find taking a
University of London course
by part-time study is a great
way to undertake a systematic
approach to understanding
a new field as opposed to a
scatter-shot approach of just
browsing on one’s own.
I have also encouraged
everyone in my office to
study for University of London
degrees via External study and
I am proud that of the seven
people in my team, four are
currently taking degrees and
two have just completed. When
the whole office is involved,
even if everyone is studying
different disciplines, it makes
for a more dynamic office
environment where everyone
feels they are growing both
individually and professionally.’
William is Managing Director
of Asia Renewables.
44 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Diplomas for Graduates
Accounting
One compulsory unit
25 Principles of accounting
Two units chosen from:
59 Financial management or
92 Corporate finance
91 Financial reporting
93 Auditing and assurance
97 Management accounting
Plus: one full unit or the
equivalent (either Foundation or
Further) as listed on pages 55-57.
Banking
One compulsory unit
24 Principles of banking
and finance
Two units chosen from:
23 Investment management
29 Financial intermediation
91 Financial reporting
59 Financial management or
92 Corporate finance
93 Auditing and assurance
142 Quantitative finance
143 Valuation and securities analysis
Plus: one full unit or the
equivalent (either Foundation or
Further) as listed on pages 55-57.
Economics
Three compulsory units
20 Elements of econometrics
28 Managerial economics or
66 Microeconomics
65 Macroeconomics
Plus: one full unit or the
equivalent (either Foundation or
Further) as listed on pages 55-57.
Notes
n All of the above structures are subject to confirmation in
the 2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations also contain
full details on the rules that govern the choice of any unit.
n Students may take no more than two full Foundation
units or the equivalent on the Diploma for Graduates.
Finance
One compulsory unit
92 Corporate finance
Two units chosen from:
23 Investment management
29 Financial intermediation
91 Financial reporting
93 Auditing and assurance
142 Quantitative finance
143 Valuation and securities analysis
Plus: one full unit or the
equivalent (either Foundation or
Further) as listed on pages 55-57.
Students wishing to take the
Diploma for Graduates in
Finance are advised to have a
knowledge of economics.
Geography and Environment
One unit chose from:
09 Human geography
147 Physical geography:
fundamentals of the
physical environment
Two units chosen from:
4a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
0 04a Statistics 1 (half unit)
148 Methods of geographical
analysis (half unit)
09 Human geography
(if not selected above)
68 Society and the environment
109 Geographies of development
147 Physical geography
(if not selected above)
149 Biogeography
150 Geomorphological processes
151 Environmental change
152 Hydrology
153 Space and culture
154 Geomorphological applications
155 Biodiversity
156 Tropical land management
164 Economic geography
Plus: one full unit or the
equivalent chosen from
Selection groups D, G or S.
Information Systems
Three compulsory units
62 Information systems
development and management
138 Information and communication
technologies: principles
and perspectives
159 Research project in
information systems
One full unit
(or equivalent) chosen from:
60 Introduction to information
systems or
136 Information systems
and organisations
139 Software engineering:
theory and application
110 Information and communication
technology policy (half unit)*
111 Information systems
evaluation (half unit)*
112 Sociology of information
systems (half unit)*
113 The ethics and politics of
information systems (half unit)*
129 Introduction to programming
(half unit) and
*Last examination 2011.
International Development
One compulsory unit
135 World development
Two units chosen from:
44 Economics of development
57 Social policy
68 Society and the environment
109 Geographies of development
160 Population and society
162 Complex emergencies and
humanitarian responses
164 Economic geography
165 Development management
166 Global environmental
problems and politics
Plus: one full unit or the
equivalent chosen from
Selection groups: F(i), D, E, IR, M,
P or S.
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International Relations* Mathematics* Social Sciences

Three units chosen from:
11 Introduction to
international relations
26 International political economy
83 International political theory
84 Nationalism and
international relations
85 International institutions
90 International politics of East Asia
137 Foreign policy analysis
140 International security
Plus: one full unit or the
equivalent (either Foundation or
Further) as listed on pages 55-57.
*Demonstration of competence in
Mathematics is not an entrance requirement
for this programme. It is required for all
the other Diplomas for Graduates.
*Although this is not a formal entrance
Management
One compulsory full unit and
two compulsory half units
116 Abstract mathematics
117 Advanced calculus (half unit)
118 Advanced linear
algebra (half unit)
Four half units chosen from:
40 Game theory (half unit)
Sociology
41 Advanced mathematical
analysis (half unit)
42 Optimisation theory (half unit)
43 Mathematics of finance
and valuation (half unit)
133 Advanced statistics:
distribution theory (half unit)
134 Advanced statistics: statistical
inference (half unit)
requirement, it is your responsibility to ensure
that before you start this programme your
Mathematics is already at least at the standard
of a first year undergraduate degree in
Mathematics and includes multivariate calculus.
Course requirements:
Any four full units, but not more
than two full Foundation units.
Students may take no
more than two units from
Selection group F(iii) or L.
Two compulsory units:
145 Social research methods
163 Sociological theory and analysis
Plus: one full unit (or two half
units) from Selection group S
Plus: one full unit or the
equivalent (either Foundation or
Further) as listed on pages 55-57.

One compulsory unit

107 Introduction to business
and management
Two units chosen from:
27 The law of business organisations
28 Managerial economics or
66 Microeconomics
32 Management science methods
59 Financial management or
92 Corporate finance
75 Human resource management
76 Management mathematics
77 Management: international
and comparative perspectives
79 Elements of social and
applied psychology
97 Management accounting
119 Strategy
127 Organisation theory: an
interdisciplinary approach
136 Information systems
and organisations
141 Principles of marketing
Plus: one full unit or the
equivalent (either Foundation or
Further) as listed on pages 55-57.
Politics
Three units chosen from:
82 Comparative politics
86 Democracy and democratisation
88 Politics and policies of
the European Union
105 Contemporary political theory:
liberalism and its critics
108 Political analysis and
public choice
114 Democratic politics
and the State
130 Introduction to modern
political thought
Plus: one full unit or the
equivalent (either Foundation or
Further) as listed on pages 55-57.
Notes
n All of the structures featured on this n Students may take no more than two
full Foundation units or the equivalent
spread are subject to confirmation in the
2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations on the Diploma for Graduates.
also contain full details on the rules
that govern the choice of any unit.
46 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Diploma in Economics and
Diploma in Social Sciences
The Diploma in Economics and
Diploma in Social Sciences are
qualifications in their own right that
must be studied at a recognised
Diploma-teaching institution. Please
see ‘Additional educational support’ on
pages 48-52 for further information.
These qualifications are for you if:
n you have the ability, motivation
and maturity to study at degree
level, but do not have the
qualifications usually required to
enter a degree programme.
n you have the necessary
qualifications to embark on a
degree, but would prefer a course
with more teaching support.
n you intend to take a degree
programme, but would
like to gain a recognised
qualification after one year.
An entry route to degree study
If you do not have traditional ‘A’ levels
or their equivalent, the Diploma in
Economics and Diploma in Social
Sciences provide an entry route to all of
the degrees in the fields of Economics,
Management, Finance and the Social
Sciences listed in this prospectus.
Dr Phil Stephenson teaching Mathematics to SIM students
If you intend to go on to a
degree programme listed in this
prospectus, choose your units
carefully and make sure that the
units you choose are available on
the degree that interests you.
This will ensure that you receive credit
for the units you have passed. You can
transfer to one of the degrees listed in
this prospectus after passing two full
units (provided one is a quantitative
subject) of the Diploma in Economics
or Diploma in Social Sciences.
Features of the Diplomas
n You take the same Foundation units
as those offered to degree students.
n You must be registered with a
Diploma-teaching institution.
You cannot study independently
for these Diplomas.
n You can complete these
Diplomas in a minimum of one
year and a maximum of five.
n You sit your examinations
in May/June.
n You must pass all four units
in order to be awarded the
Diploma in Economics or
Diploma in Social Sciences.
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for the Diploma you must:
n normally be 18 years or older before
31 December in the year you first
register with the University
n be admitted to a course of instruction
at a Diploma-teaching 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
Diploma-teaching institution.
More
n There are currently over 15
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
units (see page 54). To be
considered for a place, you
will need to apply through
UCAS, stating that you are
applying for second-year entry.
n The Diploma is awarded
with a grading of Distinction,
Merit, Credit or Pass.
n You should expect your studies
to take 35-40 hours per week.
n You must attend lectures and
tutorials regularly and are
expected to write assignments,
and while these do not count
towards your final assessment
you are required to complete
them before you can enter
for the examinations.

Diploma in Economics
structure
Two compulsory units
02 Introduction to economics
04a Statistics 1 (half unit)
Plus one of the following:
5a Mathematics 1 (half unit) or
0 107 Introduction to business
04b Statistics 2 (half unit) or
129 Introduction to programming
(half unit) or
148 Methods of geographical
analysis (half unit) or
158 Reading social science (half unit)
Two of the following:
5a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and
0 02 Introduction to economics
05b Mathematics 2 (half unit)
09 Human geography
11 Introduction to
international relations
21 Principles of sociology
24 Principles of banking
and finance
25 Principles of accounting
34 World history since 1917
60 Introduction to
information systems
96 Economic history of
the 20th century
107 Introduction to business
and management
114 Democratic politics
and the State
130 Introduction to modern
political thought
147 Physical geography:
fundamentals of the
physical environment
161 Common law reasoning
and institutions
Notes
n 04b Statistics 2 must be taken
with or after 04a Statistics 1.
n 148 Methods of geographical
analysis must be taken with
or after 04a Statistics 1.
www.londonexternal.ac.uk/lse 47
Diploma in Social Recent success stories
Sciences structure
Two of the following: Profile: Rohan Ghose,
11 Introduction to Diploma in Economics
international relations
21 Principles of sociology ‘The Diploma in Economics was a comprehensive,
challenging and yet enjoyable programme. I
and management* found the approach – combining theory with
application – very interesting. I was able to
114 Democratic politics and the State
understand the topics from a global perspective
130 Introduction to modern and also had the opportunity to meet new people.’
political thought Rohan was awarded a full Scholarship to study
Plus two full units at LSE. He entered directly into the second
(or equivalent) chosen from: year of the BSc degree in Economics.
n Any unit not already chosen above
Profile: Kadambari Prasad,
04a Statistics 1 (half unit) Diploma in Economics
04b Statistics 2 (half unit)
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) ‘I chose the External System because the course
content and structure was absolutely fantastic. It
05b Mathematics 2 (half unit)
helped me to broaden my thinking, sharpen my
09 Human geography analytical tools and prepared me for the real world.’
24 Principles of banking and finance* Kadambari studied for the Diploma in
25 Principles of accounting* Economics in Delhi, India. She was a
awarded a full scholarship to study at LSE
34 World history since 1917
and entered into the second year of the BSc
60 Introduction to Economics. She is now studying for an MPhil
information systems*
in Economics at the University of Oxford.
96 Economic history of
the 20th century
129 Introduction to Profile: Shi Li Shan,
programming (half unit) Diploma in Economics
147 Physical geography: fundamentals
of the physical environment ‘I think the Diploma in Economics is really
rewarding. My quantitative and analytical skills
148 Methods of geographical
analysis (half unit) have been extended. It has changed my way
of thinking and of approaching the real world.’
158 Reading social science (half unit)
Li Shan was awarded a full undergraduate
161 Common law reasoning scholarship to LSE and completed
and institutions* her BSc Mathematics and Economics.
*Please note that no more than Li Shan then studied for a PhD in
two of these units may be chosen. Mathematics at Cambridge University.
n 05b Mathematics 2 must be taken n Students may not offer 04a n T hese structures are subject
with or after 05a Mathematics 1. Statistics 1 and 05a Mathematics to confirmation in the
n Students wishing to register 1 as compulsory units and 05a 2010-2011 Regulations. The
for 161 Common law Mathematics 1 and 05b Mathematics Regulations also contain
reasoning and institutions 2 as optional units (Diploma in full details on the rules that
must pay an additional fee. Economics students only). govern the choice of any unit.
48 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Additional educational support

Many students choose to pay for teaching support at a
local independent institution in order to benefit from
face-to-face interaction with academics and other students.
We have created a network of institutions that offer study
support to External students within our Institutions Policy
Framework, so that you can rely on the standards of the
teaching, support and administration that you will receive.
These institutions are known as recognised centres
and are awarded either Affiliate Centre or Registered
Centre status. Recognised centre status applies to
specific programmes on certain campuses. These
Centres have demonstrated a long-term commitment
to quality of teaching, support and administration.
The fact that an institution has been awarded this status
should act as a guide to students looking for additional
support within their own country. However, we cannot
advise you on which institution is best for you. Ultimately,
you must choose an institution that meets your own needs.
The Diploma in Economics/Diploma in Social Sciences
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 Diplomas by the University of
London. In the following list, institutions that are
recognised for teaching the Diplomas are marked:
Diploma-teaching institution
For more information about institutions with Affiliate and
Registered Centre status, including brief profiles and the
programmes for which they are recognised to teach, visit:
www.londonexternal.ac.uk/onlinesearch/institutions

Affiliate Centres
Hong Kong SAR Kazakhstan
Indian School of
HKU School of Professional Business and Finance Kazakh-British Technical
and Continuing Education University (KBTU)/
Diploma-teaching institution
(HKU SPACE) International School of
n B – 26, Okhla Phase - I Economics and Social
Diploma-teaching institution
New Delhi 110020 Sciences (ISE)
n Admissions Unit India n 59 Tole Bi Street
Room 313, 3/F, Admiralty Centre n Tel: +91 11 405 777 33 Office 402
18 Harcourt Road n Fax: +91 11 405 777 30 Almaty 050000
Hong Kong n Email: uol@isbf.edu.in Kazakhstan
n Tel: +852 3761 1122 n www.isbf.edu.in n Tel: +7 727 272 39 72
n Fax: +852 2527 0489 n Fax: 007 3272 72 0489
n Email: londonu@hkuspace.hku.hk n www.kbtu.kz; www.ise.edu.kz
n www.hkuspace.hku.hk Russell Square
International College
Diploma-teaching institution
Malaysia
India n Gulmohar Cross Road No. 9
Juhu Vileparle Development Scheme HELP Academy SDN BHD
ITM International plc Vileparle (East), Juhu n Level 3 Block E, Kompleks Pejabat
Mumbai 400 049 Damansara (KPD)
Diploma-teaching institution
India Jalan Dungun
n 4253, HUDA Sector 23 A n Tel: 0091 22 26715816, Damansara Heights
Gurgaon 122 017 2624 1670/ 26254297/98 Kuala Lumpur 50490
India n Fax: 0091 22 2623 7263 Malaysia
n Tel: 0091 124 2365811-12-13 n Email: enquiry@rsicollege.org; n Tel: 00603 2095 8791
n Fax: 00 91 11 24334100 registrar@rsicollege.org n Fax: 00603 2095 7100
n Email: itm1@vsnl.com n www.rsicollege.org n Email: chinkh@help.edu.my
n www.itmindia.ac.in n www.help.edu.my

HELP International
College of Technology
n Level 5, Klang Parade
2112 Jalan Meru
Klang 41050
Malaysia
n Tel: +603 3346 7131
n Fax: +603 3343 0240
n Email: enquiry@hict.edu.my;
lilian.chan@hict.edu.my
n www.hict.edu.my
Malta
St Martin's Institute of
Information Technology
Diploma-teaching institution
n Schembri Street
Hamrun HMR 08
Malta
n Tel: 00356 21 235 451/
21 222 691/ 21 222 702
n Fax: 00356 21 232 630
n Email: infodesk@stmartins.edu
n www.stmartins.edu
Pakistan
Roots College International
Diploma-teaching institution
n DHA-Campus Phase-1
Sector-A
Islamabad
Pakistan
n Tel: 00925 1578 8380-3
n Fax: 00925 1511 0680
n Email: rci@rootsschool.edu.pk
n www.rootsschool.edu.pk
Roots College International
n 34-36 Nazimuddin Road
Islamabad
Pakistan
n Tel: 00925 1265 0141
n Email: abid@rootsschool.edu.pk
n www.rootsschool.edu.pk
Roots College International
Satellite Town Campus
n 82 A – Block Satellite Town
Rawalpindi
Pakistan
n Tel: 00925 1484 0366
n Email: yasmin@rootsschool.edu.pk
n www.rootsschool.edu.pk
University College Lahore
Diploma-teaching institution
n 1.5 km from Niazbeg Thokar
Raiwind Road
Lahore 53700
n Pakistan
n Tel: +92 42 7515851-53
n Fax: +92 42 7515854
n Email: uclhr@ucl.edu.pk;
admissions@ucl.edu.pk
www.ucl.edu.pk
University College Lahore
Business School Multan
Diploma-teaching institution
n 11/9 Qaswar Gerdezi Road
Near Canal Officers Colony
Multan, Pakistan
n Tel: 00926 1458 6642-43
n Email: uclmultan@gmail.com
n www.ucl.edu.pk
www.londonexternal.ac.uk/lse 49
Russia
International College of
Economics and Finance
n University – Higher School of
Economics
Pokrovsky bulvar, 11
Moscow 109028
Russia
n Tel: 007 495 771 3245
n Fax: 095 925 7933
n Email: icef@hse.ru
n icef.hse.ru
Singapore
Singapore Institute of
Management Pte Ltd
Diploma-teaching institution
n SIM Headquarters
461 Clementi Road
599491
Singapore
n Tel: 0065 6248 9746
n Fax: 0065 6463 8317
n Email: study@sim.edu.sg
n www.sim.edu.sg/ge
Sri Lanka
Royal Institute of Colombo
Diploma-teaching institution
n 189 Havelock Road
Colombo 05
Sri Lanka
n Tel: +94 11 255 6329
n Fax: +94 11 255 6329
n Email: royaldgr@sltnet.lk;
niroshi@ric.lk
n www.ric.lk
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Additional educational support

[Affiliate Centres continued:]
REGISTERED Centres
Trinidad and Tobago
Bangladesh Malaysia
School of Business and
Computer Science Dhaka Centre for Law Crescendo International
n #53-54 Sagan Drive and Economics College
Champs Fleurs n House No. 30, Road No. 14-A n 26 Jalan Wong Ah Fook
Trinidad and Tobago Dhanmondi R/A 1209 1st to 6th Floor
n Tel: 1 868 663 7227 Bangladesh Johor Bahru
n Fax: 1 888 622 9666 n Tel: 8802-9134177/ 9111628 Johor 80000
n Email: sbcs@sbcstnt.com n Fax: 00880 2 8121000 Malaysia
n www.sbcs.edu.tt n Email: dclebd@yahoo.com n Tel: 00 607 222 0998
n www.dclebd.org n Fax: 00 607 221 2998
n Email: admin@crescendo.edu.my
Turkey n www.crescendo.edu.my

Istanbul Bilgi Universitesi Greece

Stamford College (PJ) Sdn Bhd
Diploma-teaching institution
DEI Bachelor and Master n Lot 7A
n Kurtulus Deresi Caddesi Degrees (College) Jalan 223
No 47 Dolapdere Section 14
Diploma-teaching institution
Istanbul 80370 Petaling Jaya 46100
Turkey n 131 Tsimiski & 9 Ethnikis Amynis Malaysia
n Tel: 0090 212 3115000 Thessaloniki 54621 n Tel: 00603 7956 3188/
n Fax: 0090 212 2970878 Greece 7968 5532/ 7968 8073/ 7968 1188
n Email: undergraduate@bilgi.edu.tr; n Tel: +30 2310 251 888/239 543/251 999 n Fax: 00603 7958 4705
gasan@bilgi.edu.tr n Fax: +30 2310 251 291 n Email: law@stamford.edu.my
n www.bilgi.edu.tr n Email: studies@dei.edu.gr n www.stamford.edu.my
n www.dei.edu.gr

United Arab Emirates

Nigeria
Western International College Ireland, Republic of
Centre for Law and Business
Diploma-teaching institution
Limerick College of n CLB Hall, 9B Abagbon Close off
n Next to RAK Free Trade Zone Further Education Ologunagbeje Street
Nakheel n Mulgrave Street Victoria Island
P.O.Box: 16038 Limerick City Lagos, Nigeria
Ras Al Khaimah Republic of Ireland n Tel: 00234 1 7757719/ 7757720/
U.A.E n Tel: 00353 61 414 344 2704404/ 7317601
n Tel: +971 7228 1725 n Fax: 00353 61 414 186 n Fax: 00234 1 7317602
n Fax: +971 7 228 1726 n Email: adulted@limericksc.ie n Email: info@clb.com.ng
n Email: info.iitmedu@gmail.com n www.lcfe.ie n www.clb.com.ng
n www.iitmedu.ae
Note: Western International College was
previously known as International Institute for
Technology and Management FZ LLC (IITM).
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Pakistan University College Spain

of Islamabad
Alta Vista College CESMA Escuela de Negocios
Diploma-teaching institution
n Paseo de la Habana, 43
Diploma-teaching institution
n Street 21, House 8 Madrid 28036
n 36 Nazimuddin Road Shalimar F-8/2 Spain
F-8/4 Islamabad 44000 n Tel: 0034 91 458 3333/3820
Islamabad 44000 Pakistan n Fax: 0034 91 458 3802
Pakistan n Tel: 0092 51 228 1461; 0092 51 285 3178 n Email: jclark@did.cesma.es
n Tel: 0092 51 285 4601 / 4243 n Fax: 0092 51 226 0690 n www.cesma.es
n Fax: 0092 51 285 2449 n Email: ucipk1@yahoo.com
n Email: admin@avc.edu.pk n www.uci.edu.pk
n www.avc.edu.pk
Trinidad and Tobago

Bay View College Singapore Academy of Tertiary

n 8 Flench Street
n Civil Lines
off Fatima Jinnah Bridge
Behind old British Council Library
Karachi, Pakistan
n Tel: +9221 5662657/5223743
n Fax: +9221 5223744
n Email: bayviewcollege@gmail.com
n www.bayviewhigh.com
Studies (ATS)
PSB Academy n 34 Southern Main Road
n 355 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee Curepe
Singapore 169567 Trinidad and Tobago
Singapore n Tel: +1 868 663 9495/ +1 868 662 7807
n Tel: 0065 6885 1000 n Fax: 868 663 9831
n Fax: 0065 6276 3103 n Email: queries@atstnt.com
n Email: admissions@psbcorp.com n www.atstnt.com
n www.psb-academy.edu.sg

Institute of Tertiary Tutors

L'Ecole for Advanced Studies
n 211 Khayaban-e-Shaheen, Phase VIII
Defence House Authority
Karachi, Pakistan
n Tel: 0092 21 5848791 / 5848796
n Fax: 0092 21 5848798 / 5848799
n Email: lecolekarachi@lecole.edu.pk;
lecole.undergrad@gmail.com
n www.lecole.edu.pk
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali
Bhutto Institute of Science
and Technology
n 90 Clifton
Karachi 75600
Pakistan
n Tel: 0092 21 111 922 478
n Fax: 0092 21 583 0446
n Email: info@szabist.edu.pk;
anwar@szabist.edu.pk
n www.szabist.edu.pk
Singapore Accountancy n 4-6 Chancery Lane
Academy San Fernando
Trinidad and Tobago
Diploma-teaching institution
n Tel: 001 868 653 3945/
n 6 Raffles Quay 001 868 652 6938
#23-00 n Fax: 001 868 653 3945
Singapore 048580 n Email: queries@itt123.com
Singapore n www.itt123.com
n Tel: +65 6532 5312
n Fax: +65 6532 3095
n Email: uol@saa.org.sg
n www.saa.org.sg United Kingdom
City of London College
Stansfield College
Diploma-teaching institution
Diploma-teaching institution
n 80 Backchurch Lane
n 250 Middle Road London E1 1LX
188983 United Kingdom
Singapore n Tel: 020 7553 0430
n Tel: 0065 6348 0000 n Fax: 020 7247 1226
n Fax: 0065 6338 0400 n Email: info@clc-london.ac.uk
n Email: degree@stansfield.edu.sg n www.clc-london.ac.uk
n www.stansfieldcollege.com
52 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Access route
The Access route has been designed
to provide you with an entry route to
the degrees in the fields of Economics,
Management, Finance and the
Social Sciences if you do not meet
our entrance requirements and are
unable to study at an institution.
You must take two units and
pass both in order to successfully
complete the Access route. The
minimum period of registration for
the Access route is one year, the
maximum is three years, and you will
be examined to the same standard as
the Foundation units of the degrees.
If you are applying for the Access
route with the intention of proceeding
to one of the degrees in Economics,
Management, Finance and the Social
Sciences, you should choose your units
with care. Consider the Foundation units
that are available on the degree that
interests you and choose units that are
common to both that degree and the
Access route. This will help to ensure
that, when you successfully complete
the Access route, you will receive
credit for the units you have passed.
If you choose to study the unit
02 Introduction to economics,
you should be aware that this unit
will require you to be comfortable
with the graphic representation of
mathematical/economic functions.
To be eligible for the
Access route you must:
n normally be at least 17 years old
before 1 September in the year you
first register with the University and
n have passed a minimum of four separate
subjects at GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level (at not
less than Grade C), or the equivalent and
n have reached a level of competence in
Mathematics at least equivalent to a pass
(at not less than Grade C) at GCSE/GCE
‘O’ level in a mathematical subject and
n provide proof of competence in
English acceptable to the University.
(It may be necessary for you to
have passed a recognised test of
proficiency, at the appropriate level,
within the last three years – see page
75 for a list of acceptable tests)
n have access to the internet.
For all applications received
on or after 1 September
2010 you must:
n normally be 18 years or older before
31 December in the year you first
register with the University and
n have passed at least five separate
subjects at GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level, or the
equivalent (with two passes at grade B,
one of which must be in Mathematics).
n All students entering the Access
route must have completed a
minimum of 12 years schooling.
On successful completion you can transfer
your registration to the degree of your
choice with credit for the units you have
passed. This transfer should be completed
by 30 November in the year you complete
the Access route in order to benefit
from the reduced registration fee for the
degree (i.e. the ‘Access transfer fee’ given
on page 85). 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.
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Access route structure
Two units only chosen from:
4a Statistics 1 (half unit) and
0
04b Statistics 2 (half unit)* or
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)✝ or
129 Introduction to programming
(half unit) ▲ or
148 Methods of geographical
analysis♦ (half unit) or
158 Reading social science (half unit)
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit) and
05b Mathematics 2 (half unit)** ❖
09 Human geography
11 Introduction to
international relations
21 Principles of sociology
34 World history since 1917
114 Democratic politics
and the State or
130 Introduction to modern
political thought
147 Physical geography: fundamentals
of the physical environment
161 Common law reasoning
and institutions
Notes
This structure is subject to confirmation in
the 2010-2011 Regulations. The Regulations
also contain full details on the rules
that govern the choice of any unit.
* 04b Statistics 2 must be taken
with or after 04a Statistics 1.
✝ Students who choose this option
will not be permitted to also take 05a
Mathematics 1 and 05b Mathematics 2.
▲ 129 Introduction to programming must
be taken with or after 04a Statistics 1.
♦ 148 Methods of geographical analysis must
be taken with or after 04a Statistics 1.
** 05b Mathematics 2 must be taken
with or after 05a Mathematics 1.
❖ Students who choose this option will
not be permitted to also take 04a
Statistics 1 and 05a Mathematics 1.
54 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Transfer
To another College
or University
a) within University of London
Registering as an External 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 foundation units
of one of the degrees, you can be
considered for second year entry.
You cannot be considered for transfer
into the final year. To be considered
you will need to be taking units
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
units 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.
Within the External System
a) 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
b) in the UK or elsewhere
If you are thinking of transferring to
another university in the UK, Australia,
the USA, Canada or New Zealand we
advise you to find out by October
(a year before you hope to transfer)
what the procedures are for making
an application. Within the UK there
are a number of universities who
have departments that will consider
you for entry to the second year of
their degrees if you are taking the
Diploma in Economics, Diploma in
Social Sciences or four foundation
units of one of the degrees.
To be considered for a place in any
of the University of London Colleges
listed above and for other Universities
in the UK you will need to apply
through UCAS, stating that you are
applying for second year entry. Your
local British Council office can advise
you further. It is advisable to apply
before the closing date in January and
preferably well before this. If you study
at a teaching institution your academic
tutor will be able to advise you.
Other universities in the UK
may consider applications from
External students. You should
contact the admissions officers of
the university concerned in the
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
Access route to one of the degrees
in Economics, Management, Finance
and the Social Sciences is given on
pages 46 and 53 respectively.
first instance and direct them to
the University of London website
which lists all the necessary
information about the programme.
Some of the universities who will
consider applications include*:
n University of Bath
n University of Bristol
n University of East Anglia
n University of Essex
n University of Exeter
n Lancaster University
n University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
n University of Nottingham
n Queen Mary, University of London
n University of Queensland, Australia
n University of Reading
n Royal Holloway, University
of London
n University of Sheffield
n University of Southampton
n University of Wales, Aberystwyth
n University of Westminster
Please note: some departments do
not accept transfer students.
b) to another programme
within the External System
It may also be possible to transfer to
another External programme. However,
transfer to another qualification is not
automatic. You will need to satisfy any
entrance requirements (general and
course specific) for the programme for
which you wish to transfer (e.g. 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.

Selection groups
List of units available
in selection groups
Prerequisites for units are given
in the text within brackets.
The prerequisites must be
passed before the unit can be
taken. Certain units 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 units carefully,
keeping in mind prerequisites.
Prerequisites do not apply to
the Diplomas for Graduates.
Selection group F(i)
02 Introduction to economics
04a Statistics 1 (half unit)
04b Statistics 2* (half unit)
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
5b Mathematics 2** (half unit)
0 107 Introduction to business
(this unit may not be taken with 76)
09 Human geography
11 Introduction to international relations
21 Principles of sociology
34 World history since 1917
96 Economic history in the 20th century
114 Democratic politics and the State
129 Introduction to programming
(half unit)
130 Introduction to modern
political thought
147 Physical geography: fundamentals
of the physical environment
148 Methods of geographical
analysis*** (half unit)
58 Reading social science (half unit)
1
* 04b Statistics 2 must be taken
with or after 04a Statistics 1.
** 05b Mathematics 2 must be taken
with or after 05a Mathematics 1.
*** 148 Methods of geographical analysis
must be taken with or after 04a Statistics 1.
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Selection group A
Example 1 59 Financial management (25)
(this unit may not be taken with 92)
59 Financial management (25)
(this unit may not be taken with 92) 91 Financial reporting (25)
92 Corporate finance (02 + 05a)
Unit number Exclusion Prerequisite or (02 + 05b)
(this unit may not be taken with 59)
93 Auditing and assurance (25)
Example 2 97 Management accounting (25)
16 International economics 142 Quantitative finance* (20 + 66)
(65 + 66) or (65 + 28)
143 Valuation and securities
analysis (24 + 25)
Unit number Prerequisites
*142 Quantitative finance must be taken
with or after 92 Corporate finance.
Selection group B
Selection group F(ii) 23 Investment management* (24)
24 Principles of banking and finance 29 Financial intermediation (24)
25 Principles of accounting 91 Financial reporting (25)
60 Introduction to information systems 92 Corporate finance (02 + 05a)
(this unit may not be taken with 136) or (02 + 05b)
(this unit may not be taken with 59)
and management 93 Auditing and assurance (25)
142 Quantitative finance** (20 + 66)
Selection group F(iii) 143 Valuation and securities analysis
(24 + 25)
101 Criminal law * 23 Investment management must be
taken with or after 92 Corporate finance.
102 Public law
** 142 Quantitative finance must be
128 Elements of the law of contract taken with or after 92 Corporate finance.
161 Common law reasoning
and institutions
Selection group D
44 Economics of development
(65 + 28) or (65 + 66)
57 Social policy
109 Geographies of development
135 World development
160 Population and society
162 Complex emergencies and
humanitarian responses
165 Development management
164 Economic geography
166 Global environmental problems
and politics (09 or 11 or 21 or 114)
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Selection groups
Selection group E
15 Economics of labour (28 or 66)
16 International economics
(65 + 66) or (65 + 28)
20 Elements of econometrics (02)
+ (04a or 04b) + (05a or 05b)
22 Public economics (28 or 66)
26 International political economy
(02 or 11)
28 Managerial economics (02 + 05a)
(this unit may not be taken with 66)
44 Economics of development
(28 + 65) or (65 + 66)
65 Macroeconomics (02 + 05a)
66 Microeconomics (02 + 05a)
(this unit may not be taken with 28)
92 Corporate finance (02 + 05a) or
(02 + 05b)
(this unit may not be taken with 59)
95 Further mathematics for
economists (05a + 05b)
(this unit may not be taken
with 116, 117 or 118)
99 Industrial economics (28 or 66)
115 Monetary economics (65)
120 Mathematical economics
(05b + 66)
164 Economic geography
Selection group G
68 Society and the environment
109 Geographies of development
149 Biogeography (147)
150 Geomorphological
processes (147)
151 Environmental change (147)
152 Hydrology (147)
153 Space and culture (09)
154 Geomorphological
applications (150)
155 Biodiversity (149)
156 Tropical land management
(149 or 150 or 152)
157 Independent geographical
study (148)
160 Population and society
162 Complex emergencies and
humanitarian responses
164 Economic geography
165 Development management
Selection group IR
26 International political
economy (02 or 11)
83 International political theory (11)
84 Nationalism and
international relations (11)
85 International institutions (11)
90 International politics
of East Asia (11)
137 Foreign policy analysis (11)
140 International security (11)
162 Complex emergencies and
humanitarian responses
165 Development management
166 Global environmental problems
and politics (09 or 11 or 21 or 114)
Selection group IS
62 Information systems development
and management (60 or 136)
110 Information and
communication technology
policy* (half unit) (62)
111 Information systems
evaluation* (half unit) (62)
112 Sociology of information systems*
(half unit) (21 + 60) or (21 + 136)
113 The ethics and politics of
information systems*
(half unit) (21 + 60) or (21 + 136)
136 Information systems
and organisations
(this unit may not be taken with 60)
138 Information and communication
technologies: principles and
perspectives (60 + 129)
139 Software engineering: theory
and application (62 + 138)
159 Research project in information
systems (62 + 138)
167 Management and
innovation of e-business
* Last examination 2011.
Selection group L
201 Law of tort
202 Law of trusts
203 Land law
204 Commercial law
301 Administrative law
303 Criminology
304 EU law
305 Evidence
401 Jurisprudence and legal theory
402 Company law
406 Labour law (128)
410 Succession (128 or 202)
411 Intellectual property (128)
413 Introduction to Islamic law
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Selection group M Selection group N Selection group S

27 The law of business organisations
28 Managerial economics (02 + 05a)
(this unit may not be taken with 66)
32 Management science methods
(04a + 05a)
59 Financial management (25)
(this unit may not be taken with 92)
75 Human resource management
76 Management mathematics
(04a + 05a)
(this unit may not be taken with 05b)
77 Management: international
and comparative perspectives
(02 or 11 or 107)
79 Elements of social and
applied psychology
92 Corporate finance (02 + 05a)
(this unit may not be taken with 59)
97 Management accounting (25)
119 Strategy (02 + 05a)
127 Organisation theory: an
interdisciplinary approach
(02 or 21 or 79)
136 Information systems
and organisations
(this unit may not be taken with 60)
40 Game theory (half unit)
(05a + 05b)
41 Advanced mathematical
analysis (half unit) (116)
42 Optimisation theory
(half unit) (116)
43 Mathematics of finance and
valuation (half unit) (116)
116 Abstract mathematics (05a + 05b)
(this unit may not be taken with 95)
117 Advanced calculus
(half unit) (05a + 05b)
(this unit may not be taken with 95)
118 Advanced linear algebra
(half unit) (05a + 05b)
(this unit may not be taken with 95)
120 Mathematical economics
(05b + 66)
133 Advanced statistics: distribution
theory (half unit) (04a + 04b)
134 Advanced statistics: statistical
inference* (half unit) (04a + 04b)
*134 Advanced statistics:
statistical inference must be
taken with or after 133 Advanced
statistics: distribution theory.
57 Social policy
79 Elements of social and
applied psychology
112 Sociology of information
systems* (half unit)
(21 + 60) or (21 + 136)
113 The ethics and politics of
information systems* (half
unit) (21 + 60) or (21 + 136)
127 Organisation theory: an
interdisciplinary approach
(02 or 21 or 79)
135 World development
144 Historical sociology (21)
145 Social research methods (21)
160 Population and society
163 Sociological theory
and analysis (21)
303 Criminology
401 Jurisprudence and legal theory
* Last examination 2011.

141 Principles of marketing Selection group P

(02 or 21 or 79)
82 Comparative politics (114 or 130)
167 Management and
innovation of e-business 86 Democracy and
democratisation (114 or 130)
88 Politics and policies of the
European Union (114)
105 Contemporary political
theory: Liberalism and
its critics (114 or 130)
108 Political analysis and public
choice (02 or 114)
162 Complex emergencies and
humanitarian responses
165 Development management
166 Global environmental problems
and politics (09 or 11 or 21 or 114)
58 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Unit descriptions
The following pages give a description of some of the more popular units
available. They give you an idea of the aims and learning outcomes of the
units as described on the unit information sheet. These sheets, which are
available online for all units, also give you the full list of topics which are
examinable for each unit and additional information about the method
of assessment and essential reading. Visit: www.londonexternal.ac.uk/
current_students/programme_resources/ lse/info_sheets.shtml

Economics Learning outcomes 28 Managerial economics

02 Introduction to 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.
20 Elements of econometrics
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 and evaluate empirical papers
in professional journals. It will provide
you with practical experience
of using mainstream regression
programmes to fit economic models.
You should have a solid understanding
of the classical regression model and its
application to cross-section data. You will
have knowledge and understanding of:
n the Gauss-Markov conditions
and other assumptions required
in the application of the
classical regression model
n reasons for expecting violations
of these assumptions in certain
circumstances, tests for violations
n potential remedial measures,
including, where appropriate, the
use of instrumental variables.
You will understand the advantages
of logit, probit and similar models
over regression analysis when fitting
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 understand the principles
underlying the use of maximum likelihood
estimation. You will understand how
regression analysis may be used to fit
time-series models using stationary
time series, with awareness of some of
the econometric problems specific to
time series applications (for example,
autocorrelation) and remedial measures.
You will have an appreciation
of the difficulties 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.
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 firm, internal organisation of
the firm, market structure, efficiency
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.
Theory of games i.e. strategic
decision making, with applications
to oligopoly, collusion, product
differentiation, entry deterrence etc.
The effects of asymmetric information
in areas such as bargaining, bidding
and auctions. Situations of moral
hazard and adverse selection.
Learning outcomes
You should have acquired a
sufficient level of model-building
skills to analyse microeconomic
situations relevant to managers.
65 Macroeconomics
Aims and objectives
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 inflation in the short run and
in the long run and discuss how
macroeconomic policy might influence
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 inflation and be able to suggest
appropriate macroeconomic policies
to deal with each of these issues.
66 Microeconomics
Aims and objectives
To examine how economic decisions
are made by households and firms,
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
further units which require a
knowledge of microeconomics.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to understand
and analyse: the determinants of
consumer choices, including inter-
temporal choices and those involving
risk, firms’ behaviour, how firms’
behaviour differs in different market
structures and may help to determine
those structures, how firms and
households determine factor prices.
You should be able to discuss
efficiency and welfare optimality
of perfectly and imperfectly
competitive markets, the effects
of externalities and public goods
on efficiency, government policies
aimed at improving welfare.
96 Economic history in
the 20th century
Aims and objectives
To show how the international
economy developed between 1820
and 2000 and to explore what inter-
relationships there are between the
development of the international
economy and the development
of national economies, referring
in particular to Japan, Britain and
the United States. You will learn
about useful economic concepts
that help you to understand real
historical circumstances, and
about how economic choices and
changes are partly determined by
the circumstances of the time.
Learning outcomes
You should have learnt and understood:
n How economic growth is transferred
from one economy to another.
n How the nature of the international
economy affects the transfer
of economic growth.
n What the benefits are to economic
growth and international trade of fixed
versus fluctuating exchange rates.
n How relatively free capital
mobility and controls on
capital flows compare.
n How the effects of relatively free labour
mobility (migration), compare with
the effects of controls on mobility.
n Why the ability of a country to
‘catch up’ the economic growth of
other countries is affected by the
‘social capabilities’ (the underlying
conditions) in the country.
n How technical change
affects the economy.
You will learn techniques for using
simple economic theory to explain
how various factors led to economic
growth, develop the ability to construct
economic reasons for historical
events and have an appreciation of
the type and amount of data that is
needed to make valid judgements.
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Mathematics and statistics
04a Statistics 1 (half unit)
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,
finance and social science degrees.
There is an emphasis on the
interpretation of tables and results.
Learning outcomes
You should be familiar with the key
ideas of statistics that are accessible
to a student with a moderate
mathematical competence.
You should understand the ideas
of randomness and variability,
and the way in which these link
to probability theory to allow the
systematic and logical collection of
statistical techniques of great practical
importance in many applied areas. You
will have a grounding in probability
theory and some grasp of the most
common statistical methods.
04b Statistics 2 (half unit)
Aims and objectives
To develop your knowledge of
elementary statistical theory. The
emphasis is on topics that are
of importance in applications to
econometrics, finance and the
social sciences. Concepts and
methods that provide the foundation
for more specialised units in
statistics are also introduced.
Learning outcomes
You should be a competent user of
standard statistical operators and
familiar with a variety of well-known
distributions and their moments. You
should understand the fundamentals
of statistical inference and be able
to apply these principles to choose
an appropriate model and test it in a
number of different settings. You will
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be able to recognise that statistical
techniques are based on assumptions
and in the analysis of real problems
the plausibility of these assumptions
must be thoroughly checked.
05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)
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 further units in
mathematics and/or related disciplines.
Learning outcomes
You should have knowledge of
the subject matter, terminology,
techniques and conventions
covered in this half unit and the
ability to solve problems involving
understanding of the concepts
and application of the methods.
The topics include differentiation,
integration, functions of several
variables, matrices and linear
equations, sequences and series.
05b Mathematics 2 (half unit)
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 economics-based subjects and
to prepare you for further units in
mathematics and/or related disciplines.
Learning outcomes
You should have knowledge of the
subject matter, terminology, techniques
and conventions covered in the half
unit and be able to solve problems
involving understanding of the concepts
and application of the methods.
The topics include further
differentiation and integration,
functions of several variables, linear
algebra, differential equations,
difference equations.
Sociology
21 Principles of sociology
Aims and objectives
Section A, Theory and method,
introduces you to the subject matter
and focus of sociology and provides
you with the ‘tools’ to enable you to
read critically and to gather information
creatively and carefully. It describes
and provides you with knowledge of
and critical evaluation of the major
sociological theories of society. It
introduces you to the major techniques
and the methods used in sociological
research and provides you with an
understanding of the relationship of
theory to the formation, collection and
analysis of data. It introduces you to
the analyses of the changing nature
of modern/contemporary societies
and their relevance for social theory.
Section B, Globalisation and social
change, introduces you to the range
of theoretical perspectives that
aim to explain the phenomenon of
globalisation and social change and
the importance of critical evaluation
of these. It will introduce you to
the contribution that studies of
globalisation make to the sociological
discussions of contemporary society.
In Section C you choose one topic
area in sociology where you will
use the theories studied in Sections
A and B to ensure that you have
understood how these theories have
influenced 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
You will be able to understand the
nature of the sociological perspective
and the major theories of society
and apply the major sociological
perspectives to at least two aspects of
social life. You will be able to read the set
texts critically and creatively and select
relevant material cited by the authors
selectively in your examination answers.
You will understand the scope of
the research process and the approach
of different methods of social inquiry
and be able to criticise these. You
will understand the relationship
between theory and method in
sociology and be aware of debates
surrounding sociology as a science and
the major theories of knowledge.
You will have knowledge of the
sociological debates surrounding
the processes of modernisation
and globalisation and be able to
compare and criticise these.
You will have specialised in one
area of social life and understand the
key sociological debates surrounding
the subject matter of the area chosen,
especially in relation to the development
of key concepts, epistemological
concerns and social research.
158 Reading social
science (half unit)
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 scientific,
specifically sociological, thought.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to develop a
critical approach to texts, to recognise,
understand and explain an argument
or idea, and to compare and contrast
arguments and ideas across a range
of thinkers and writers, and be able
to identify the broader context of
these arguments. You will be able
to approach and analyse texts with
greater confidence and develop
sustained arguments of your own.

Accounting, banking
and finance
24 Principles of banking
and finance
Aims and objectives
To introduce you to the institutional
features of financial systems and to
identify key issues and problems arising
in banking and finance. It introduces
you to, and illustrates how, the key
economic concepts required to analyse
these key issues and problems. This unit
is the foundation banking and finance
unit on which subsequent and more
specialised finance units are based.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to understand
the role of financial systems in the
economy and the imperfections
associated with bank-based and
market-based financing. You should be
prepared for studying the intermediate
and advanced units in banking and
finance. You will gain knowledge and
insight which help to make sense of
many of the developments affecting
banking and financial markets.
25 Principles of accounting
Aims and objectives
To introduce you to the principles
underlying accounting, and to
enable you to explain and apply
key accounting techniques. This
unit provides you with a broad
understanding of the theory and
practice of financial 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 different uses of accounting
information and relate these uses to
the needs of different groups of users.
You will learn to explain and apply
financial accounting concepts and
conventions. You will be able to:
n Prepare basic financial statements
from both structured and
unstructured data.
n Analyse, interpret and communicate the
information contained in basic financial
statements, and explain the limitations
of such statements and their analysis.
n Categorise cost behaviour, and
prepare and contrast stock valuations
under different costing methods.
n Describe the budgeting process
and discuss the use of budgets
in planning and control.
n Explain, discuss and apply
relevant techniques to aid internal
users in decision-making.
29 Financial intermediation
Aims and objectives
To develop your understanding of the
theories of financial intermediation
and of concepts and practices relating
to the risk management process and
techniques applied within major
financial intermediaries. To develop your
understanding of recent developments
in financial risk management and
regulation, including credit risk
models, securitisation, derivative
instruments and capital adequacy.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to discuss and
evaluate key theories relating to the role
of banks as financial intermediaries and
the risks which banks face and explain
how these risks are managed, with
particular focus on techniques of asset
and liability management, and credit
risk measurement and management.
You will be able to discuss the
importance of capital in bank
management and the role of securitisation,
and explain the importance of capital
adequacy within banking regulation.
You will learn to describe and analyse
the various means of analysing bank
performance and explain the principles
and techniques involved in the use of
derivative instruments for hedging credit,
interest rate and exchange rate risk.
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59 Financial management
Aims and objectives
To place financial 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 financial merger in the
commercial world. To introduce you to
the concepts and theories of corporate
finance that underlie the techniques
which are offered as aids for the
understanding, evaluation and resolution
of financial managers’ problems.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to discuss the
theoretical models underpinning the
practices in financial management. You
should be able to apply the techniques
derived from the models and theories
in financial management, explain
the long and short-term financial
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 financial management including
international considerations and the
need to communicate decisions made to
other members of a management team.
92 Corporate finance
Aims and objectives
To develop your understanding of asset
pricing and corporate finance. To provide
a theoretical framework used to address
issues in project appraisal and financing,
the pricing of risk, securities valuation,
market efficiency, capital structure, and
mergers and acquisitions. To provide
the tools required for further studies in
financial intermediation and investments.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to:
n Explain how to value projects, and
use the key capital budgeting
techniques (NPV and IRR).
n Understand the mathematics of
portfolios and how risk affects the
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value of the asset in equilibrium
under the fundaments asset pricing
paradigms (CAPM and APT).
n Explain the characteristics of
derivative assets (forwards, futures
and options), and how to use the
main pricing techniques (binomial
methods in derivatives pricing
and the Black-Scholes analysis).
n Discuss the theoretical framework
of informational efficiency in
financial markets and evaluate
the related empirical evidence.
n Understand and explain the
capital structure theory, and how
information asymmetries affect it.
n Understand and explain the
relevance, facts and role of
the dividend policy.
n Discuss why merger and acquisition
activities exist, and calculate
the related gains and losses.
Politics and International
Relations
11 Introduction to
international relations
Aims and objectives
To explore the nature of the
anarchical international society of
legally-autonomous, territorially-
based, political units called states.
To consider a range of principles
of organisation of the international
system such as imperialism, and the
major adaptations of international
society in the modern period.
To identify the international aspects
of the emerging problems of the
current era, such as those of the
environment, those of promoting
economic development, and those
concerning the protection of human
rights. To evaluate the character and
achievements of newer forms of
international arrangements, such as
the United Nations system and non-
governmental organisations. To consider
why wars happen between states and
how peace can be sustained over time.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to promote a
critical engagement with the relevant
literature, be it in texts, documents, or
the media. You will be able to display
this engagement by developing a
capacity to write clearly about the issues
involved, and to present arguments
about International Relations coherently.
114 Democratic politics
and the State
Aims and objectives
To introduce you to an understanding
of politics and the political process
in modern liberal democracies. To
introduce the main approaches in
political science and the key features of
the liberal democratic state and some
important critiques of its limits. This unit
prepares you for further units in politics.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to demonstrate
an understanding and knowledge
of political processes in modern
liberal democracies. You will be
able to outline and critically assess
viewpoints highlighting the limits of
liberal democracy. You will be able to
apply the main theories, models and
concepts used in the study of politics
to the analysis of key institutions of the
modern state and critically evaluate
different theories of the state.
Topics covered include the state
under liberal democracy; 19th
and 20th century views: Pluralism,
Conservatism, Elitism and Marxism;
the contemporary liberal democratic
state and modern pluralism; the new
right and neo- conservatism; feminism,
environmentalism and globalisation;
modern elite theory and neo-Marxism.
130 Introduction to modern
political thought
Aims and objectives
To provide you with an introduction
to the great texts of modern political
theory and to examine the meaning
and justification 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 justification of those concepts
and their continuing relevance to the
nature of modern politics. You will
explore rival theoretical frameworks
such as natural law, utilitarianism,
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 different
concepts and how they vary between
thinkers, assess the strengths and
weaknesses of different theories and
write analytical essays that explain
and paraphrase complex arguments
in clear and concise prose.
34 World history since 1917
Aims and objectives
To develop your ability to think logically
and critically, to develop your knowledge
of political and social systems and of the
various cultural influences on policy-
makers in different parts of the world.
Learning outcomes
You should understand important
aspects of the twentieth century
international systems, especially the
nature and significance of the Cold
War. You should understand how
international crises were perceived and
responded to by the great powers. You
will be able to relate local and regional
aspects of particular conflicts to the
broader international aspects of the
Cold War which influenced them. You
will be able to define what motivated

states and their rulers as they sought
to expand their power and influence
and deal with threats to their interests
in the twentieth century world. You will
focus on the following time periods
n The Cold War conflict that
dominated the world from
1945 until 1989 and either
n The crisis of the European
dominated system that culminated
in the Second World War or
n The End of the Cold War period
and the emergence of new
forces including political Islam.
Then the three time periods above are
divided into four broad themes. Whilst
wide reading is necessary to study for
this unit, you need to concentrate on
at least two of the following themes for
each of their chosen time periods: the
history of International Relations, Asia,
Crises and revolutions, The Middle East.
Information Systems
60 Introduction to
information systems
Aims and objectives
To provide a broad introductory
understanding of information systems,
seen within organisational 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 field.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to:
n explain the fundamental principals
and assumptions implied in
studying the application of
information and communications
technologies in terms of information
systems (e.g. rather than as
simply technical apparatus)
n demonstrate such understanding
through the study of a number
of practical business and
administrative information systems
within real organisations
n discuss the social, organisational
and economic context of computer
use and be able to debate the
impact of information and
communications technologies
on the economy and society
n discuss the history of the
development of information and
communication technologies and
describe some of the emerging
consequences for organisations
n 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
n describe the principal technologies
used in data transmission (networks),
including the basic functions and
architecture of the Internet
n explain the various functions
of systems software (operating
systems), language translators
and various classes of task-
oriented application packages
n 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
n describe and justify a range of
professional roles in information
systems development activity
n 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.
129 Introduction to
programming (half unit)
Aims and objectives
To investigate approaches to the
development of computer programmes,
taking the perspective that it is not
enough to simply ‘code’ but to use
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the development of code to solve
a problem. Care must be taken to
understand the problem that the
computer program is being developed
to solve, and to select the appropriate
programming language, world view
and approach to create a solution.
You are introduced to programming
languages and their world views.
You will develop an understanding
of software development lifecycles
and how a programming problem
is recognised and how a solution to
the problem can be designed. You
will develop an understanding of
primitive and complex data structures,
programming structures, how programs
can be tested and documented.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to:
n compare the merits of various
approaches to programming
n recognise, design and produce a
solution to a programming problem
n identify and use fundamental
program structures
n identify and use primitive data
types to store information
n manipulate data using
algorithmic expressions
n produce efficient solutions by
using control structures and
conditional statements
n design data structures to store
more complex information
n write a clearly annotated program
with meaningful identifier names
n develop and use software testing
methods that help to improve
the quality of programs.
136 Information systems
and organisations
Aims and objectives
To provide you with the fundamental
concepts needed for understanding
information technology in organisations
from information systems theory,
organisation theory and economics
perspectives. To introduce you
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to some new, critical ideas in
management thinking related to the
use and implementation of information
technology in organisations. The first
part of the unit identifies three models
of information system design – focusing
on data processing, decision making
and transaction costs – and explores
their organisational implications. The
second part of the unit deals with a
critical revision of the key concepts
of strategy, technology infrastructure
and implementation issues.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to:
n discuss the organisational
implications of ICT deployment
n critically appraise the validity
of concerns expressed in
particular cases of ICT choices,
their merits, shortcomings and
feasibility of implementation
n identify and discuss the merits
and shortcomings of the major
theoretical perspectives that
inform the design and deployment
of ICT in organisations
n understand technical innovation
as a process involving both
technology development and
organisational change
n describe the actions and interventions
that are associated with ICT strategies.
Business and Management
107 Introduction to 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 firm and its environment, and to
provide a critical perspective on the
main functional areas of management.
To build a foundation of knowledge
of the different 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, management practices
and the business environment.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to understand
the evolution of the business
organisation and management thought,
recognising the interconnections
between developments in these areas.
You will learn to critically evaluate
alternative theories of management,
recognising the centrality of decision
making and strategic thinking to the
managerial role and functions.
You will be able to discuss and
compare different models and
approaches to understanding the firm,
evaluating these in the context of the
business environment, and explore
the impact of key environmental
factors on decision making and
organisational behaviour.
You will be able to evaluate the
significance of contemporary issues
in business and management.
27 The law of business
organisations
Aims and objectives
To develop your understanding of the
core principles of the laws that regulate
business organisations. To develop the
independent and individual skills you
need to take your knowledge further,
and to apply it, for example, in practice, in
industry, or in an academic environment.
Learning outcomes
You will be able to identify and explain
the legal issues arising in some of the
main day-to-day dealings of business
organisations and provide advice or
commentary relating to those issues.
You will be able to demonstrate an
awareness of the core concepts inherent
in the legal structure of business
organisations. You will learn to interpret
the main statutory provision relevant
to the areas covered by the syllabus.
32 Management
science methods
Aims and objectives
To enable you to see that many
managerial decision-making situations
can be addressed using standard
techniques and problem structuring
methods. Management Science can be
defined as the application of scientific
and systematic procedures, techniques
and tools to operational, strategic
and policy problems in order to help
develop and evaluate solutions.
This unit provides a comprehensive
and concise introduction to the key
techniques and problem structuring
methods used within Management
Science that are directly relevant
to the managerial context.
Learning outcomes
You should be able to discuss the main
techniques and problem structuring
methods used within Management
Science, critically appraise the strengths
and limitations of these techniques
and problem structuring methods
and carry out simple exercises using
such techniques and problem
structuring methods themselves (or
explain how they should be done).
75 Human resource
management
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 unit 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
unit presents and then examines the
principal theories upon which modern
human resource practices are based.

Learning outcomes
You should be able to describe the
relationship between HRM and
organisational performance and be
able to critically evaluate both the
empirical evidence and alternative
perspectives on HR practices.
You should be able to analyse
the relationship between HR
practices and their outcomes for
the individual and organisation.
You will be able to evaluate
the effectiveness of different
HR practices and recognise the
limitations of the theories covered.
79 Elements of social and
applied psychology
Aims and objectives
This unit has five major aims.
n To provide you with an overview of
the scope of social psychology and its
major methodological approaches.
n To identify the key ideas and
processes people use in
understanding their social world.
n To assess the impact of group
membership and social influence
on people’s behaviour.
n To evaluate the role of social
relations in our societies.
n 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 influence 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.
141 Principles of marketing
Aims and objectives
To introduce you to the 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
unit explores the relevance of these
academic subjects to marketing.
Topics covered in the unit 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 firms, 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
real-world organisational problems.
Learning outcomes
You will be able to:
n Understand the behaviour of
consumers from both an economic
and psychological perspective.
n Understand the function and
effect of advertising/promotion
from both an organisational and
market-wide perspective.
n Understand the pricing
behaviour of firms in an uncertain
environment where information
may be limited or wrong.
n Develop a basic knowledge and ability
to analyse the marketing behaviour
of firms and consumers and make
predictions regarding such events
as the success or failure of a new
product or advertising campaign.
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Law
(Please note: an additional fee is
payable for these law units).
101 Criminal law
This course examines general principles
of criminal liability, a range of fatal and
non-fatal offences against the person
and selected offences against property.
Inchoate offences, 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 affects the development of
criminal law will take students beyond
the basic stage of understanding the
substantive rules of criminal law.
102 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 question
is how far the UK lives up to classic
doctrine. Equally, membership of the
European Union, and the Human Rights
Act 1998, affect 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 affairs
and debates about what is involved
in constitutional issues and reforms.
128 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
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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 20th–century
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.
201 Law of tort
The law of tort concerns the civil
liability for the wrongful infliction of
injury by one person upon another.
The characteristic claim in tort is for
monetary compensation or damages.
There is no single principle of liability,
which makes tort law complex; also
there are other sources of monetary
compensation for personal injuries
(such as unemployment/social
security payments, private insurance,
criminal injuries compensation
schemes, etc.) as well as the fact that
the same harms may be pursued
through the criminal justice system.
Negligence is a key topic and other
topics include: interference with
economic interest; trespass; defamation;
vicarious liability as well as defences
and remedies, and sources of future
development including EU law.
402 Company law
This area of law is fast moving with
frequent legislative change due to
pressures for reform from the UK
Department of Trade and Industry
and from the EU with its policy of
harmonising the company law of its
member states. The syllabus centres on
the way law regulates companies and
the facilities company law offers, such
as limited liability and transferability of
shares – as well as the corresponding
burdens (duties of disclosure, compliance
with statutory procedures and common
law duties) and the dynamics of the
often tense relationship between
shareholders and management. A
vital course for anyone intending
to operate in the commercial field;
students will benefit from knowledge
of Contract, Tort, Trusts and Public law.
161 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 reflects 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 law’s
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 of appeal. The course seeks
to familiarise students not only with
how the system operates but why.
Geography
09 Human 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
You should understand the theoretical
contribution and development of
geography to the social sciences. You
will be able to critically analyse processes
of contemporary economic, social,
cultural and political change from a
geographical perspective. You will
be able to appreciate the importance
of understanding both diversity
and homogeneity to the process of
geographical enquiry. You will be able
to discuss alternative understandings
of how the global and the local
human environment are connected.
147 Physical geography:
fundamentals of the
physical environment
Aims and objectives
To provide you with a wide-ranging
introduction to the principles of Physical
Geography. These are concerned with
the form and functioning of the natural
environment and how they change
over various timescales. This unit is the
foundation for further and more detailed
study in the fields of geomorphology,
climatology, biogeography, hydrology
and past environmental change.
It also provides valuable context
for studying Human Geography
in areas such as environmental
management and sustainability.
Learning outcomes
You should have insight into the basic
components of the natural environment
and understanding of how these are
shaped by natural and some human
processes. You will have knowledge
of how these processes interact with
one another and some perspective of
why both the time and spatial scales
at which they operate are important.
These skills will be developed by
using ideas and information acquired
from your reading to approach
problems and answer questions
about the natural environment.
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Qualifications for entrance

O A S G
The following list was published in
International International General Certificate of Secondary l
June 2009. It is reviewed and updated qualifications Education (IGCSE) – grades A to C.
annually and therefore is subject to
Advanced International Certificate of l
amendment in future years. You are Education, provided that a minimum
score of 120 points is achieved.
asked to note that applications will be
considered on the basis of the list that European Baccalaureate. l

is in effect at the time the application International Baccalaureate (the Diploma). l

is received in the Admissions Office. Algeria Baccalaureat, provided that a grade l

of at least Bien is achieved.

This section lists some of the qualifications
that have been recognised by the
External System as satisfying either the
general entrance requirements or part
of the general entrance requirements
or the entrance requirements for one
particular degree or diploma.
Argentina Bachillerato provided a mark of 7 has been l
obtained (except for English Language).
Bachillerato Especializado (except for English l
Language) provided a mark of 7 has been obtained.
Australia CPA Australia (formerly known as Australian l
Society of Accountants), Associate membership,
having passed all final examinations.
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Membership, l
having passed all final examinations.

Australian Universities Admission Index (UAI) l

Qualifications that satisfy the general Capitol Territory score of 80 or above.
entrance requirements do not necessarily
New South Universities Admission Index (UAI) l
satisfy the programme requirements Wales score of 80 or above.
(where applicable). The programme Northern An Equivalent National Tertiary l
requirements are considered separately Territory Entrance Rank of 80 or above.

and may not appear in this list. Queensland An Overall Position (OP) Band score between 1 and 8. l

South Australia An Equivalent National Tertiary l

All applications are considered individually Entrance Rank of 80 or above.

on merit. Therefore, even if, according to Tasmania An Equivalent National Tertiary l

Entrance Rank of 80 or above.
this list, you appear to satisfy the entrance
Victoria An Equivalent National Tertiary l
requirements, you may not be automatically Entrance Rank of 80 or above.
eligible to register as an External student.
Western An Equivalent National Tertiary l
Australia Entrance Rank of 80 or above.
Please note: this list is given for guidance Austria Maturazeugnis. l
purposes only and the External System
Reifezeugnis. l
reserves the right to amend it at any time.
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate or Intermediate, l
For the latest update, usually available subjects passed at 60% or better (with the
from the end of April, please visit our exception of English Language), or, from
2003 onward, a grade of A- or better.
website: www.londonexternal.ac.uk/
Belgium Bekwaamheidsdiploma. l
how_to_apply/qualified.shtml
Diplôme d’Aptitude à l’Enseignement Superieur. l

The qualifications are listed by country and Maturité. l

in accordance with the following key: Bosnia – Matura. l

Herzegovina
O is equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level Brunei Cambridge/Brunei General Certificate l
of Education (Grades 1-6).
A (or AS) is equivalent to GCE A/AS level
Cambridge/Brunei Advanced Level l
S satisfies the entrance requirements General Certificate od Education .
for the degree/diploma named
Bulgaria Matura. l
G satisfies the general entrance
Cameroon Cameroon Ordinary Level Certificate l
requirements as a whole (please note of Education (Grades A and B).
that the programme requirements –
where applicable – also have to be met). Cameroon Advanced Level Certificate l
of Education Grades A-D.

Canada Passes in five acceptable Grade 12 courses, provided l

Alberta that at least 70% is achieved in each of those courses.
68 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Canada Passes in five acceptable subjects in the
(continued) Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma,
British Columbia provided that not less than grade B is
achieved in each of those subjects.
Manitoba Not less than five credits at the 300 Level in
at least four subject areas in the High School
Graduation Diploma, provided that at least
70% is achieved in each of those subjects.
New Brunswick Passes in five acceptable subjects in the High
School Graduation Diploma, provided that at
least 70% is achieved in each of those subjects.
Newfoundland Passes in at least five acceptable subjects in the
Grade 12 High School Diploma, provided that at
least 70% is achieved in each of those subjects.
Nova Scotia Passes in five acceptable Grade 12 subjects in
Honours University Preparatory Courses or in
University Preparatory Courses in the High School
Completion Certificate, provided that at least
70% is achieved in each of those subjects.
Ontario Passes in six Ontario Academic Courses
(OACs), provided that at least 70% is
achieved in each of those courses.
Passes in six final year U, UC or M coded courses,
provided that at least 70% is achieved.
Prince Edward Passes in five acceptable Grade 12 subjects in the
Island High School Graduation Diploma, provided that at
least 70% is achieved in each of those subjects.
Québec Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales (DEC)
[Diploma of Collegial Studies].
Saskatchewan Passes in five acceptable subjects of Division
IV standing, provided that at least 70% is
achieved in each of those subjects.
China Senior High School Diploma – passes at a
minimum of either 70% or Grade B in the final
year of the diploma, on a subject for subject
basis, with the exception of English language.
PSB Academy Advanced Diploma in Business
Studies; Advanced Diploma in Business
(Logistics) provided that normally the applicant
is at least 19 years old on 1 August in the year
they obtain the diploma and that they obtain
an average of not less than C (60%) overall.
PSB Academy Diploma in Business Administration
(Hospitality Management); Diploma in Business
Administration (Logistics Management); Diploma
in InfoComm Technology provided that normally
the applicant is at least 19 years old on 1 August
in the year they obtain the diploma and that they
obtain an average of not less than C (60%) overall.
Croatia Matura.
Cyprus Apolytirion, provided that an average
mark of at least 17 is achieved.
A diploma awarded by the Higher Technical
Institute, provided that it is at least two
years full time or four years part time.
Czech Republic Maturita.
Maturitna Zjouska.
Denmark Hojere Forberedelseseksamen.
Studentereksamen.
Egypt Thanaweya A’ama (General Secondary School
Certificate) subjects passed at 70% or better
(with the exception of English Language).
Fiji Fiji Form 7 Examination subjects
passed with grades A to C
Finland Studentexamen.
Ylioppilastutkinto.
France Baccalaureat d’Enseignement du Second Degré.
Option Internationale du Baccalaureat (OIB).
Germany Abitur.
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife.
Greece Apolytirion of Lykeion, provided that an
average mark of at least 17 is achieved.
O A S G O A S G
l Hong Kong Matriculation Examination of the l
SAR University of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Certificate of Education l
grades A–C in any medium.
l
Hong Kong Higher Level Examination grades A–D. l
Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary (AS) ✔
Examination (in and after 1994; grades A–E) [Note:
l a pass at the AS ‘Use of English’ examination is not
acceptable as equivalent to GCSE/GCE O Level English
Language grade C, but may be considered as acceptable
evidence of proficiency in English.] ✔= AS level only
l
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination l
grades A–E [Note: a pass at grades A–C in Use
of English is accepted as equivalent to grade C
l at GCSE/GCE O level in English Language.]
A Diploma awarded by one of the following l
institutions, provided that it is at least two years
full time or four years part time: City University
of Hong Kong (previously City Polytechnic of
l Hong Kong); Hong Kong Baptist University
(previously Hong Kong Baptist College); Hong Kong
Polytechnic University (previously Hong Kong
Polytechnic); Lingnan College; Shue Yan College.
l
City Polytechnic of Hong Kong – the Higher l
Diplomas in Computer Engineering; Computer
l Studies; Information Systems; and Manufacturing
Engineering satisfy both the general entrance
and GCE AS-level Mathematics programme
requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
l
Hong Kong Polytechnic University – the BSc l
Combined Studies in Mathematics and Science
l with Foundation Mathematics awarded at
grade C or above satisfies both the general
entrance and GCE AS- level Mathematics
programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC only.
l
Hong Kong Polytechnic University – the l
Higher Diplomas in Aeronautical Engineering;
Applied Science; Civil Engineering; Computer
Studies; Electronic Engineering; Mathematics,
l Statistics and Computing; Mathematical Studies;
Mechanical Engineering; Production and
Industrial Engineering; Systems Analysis; and
Software Engineering satisfy the general entrance
and GCE AS-level Mathematics programme
requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
l Hong Kong Polytechnic University – the Higher l
Certificates in Civil Engineering; Electronic
Engineering; Mathematical Studies; Mechanical
Engineering satisfy the general entrance
and GCE AS-level Mathematics programme
requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
Higher Certificate or Higher Diploma of the City l
l University of Hong Kong (previously City Polytechnic
of Hong Kong) or Hong Kong Polytechnic
l University (previously Hong Kong Polytechnic).
Diploma in Business Studies of the Hang Seng l
l School of Commerce, provided that three of
the examinations in the final year are passed
in approved subjects with at least two at
grade B and a further one at grade C.
l
Associate Degree from a recognised awarding l
l institution in Hong Kong (includes HKU/SPACE).
l Associate degree awarded by Hong Kong University/ l
SPACE satisfies the programme requirement of
l GCSE/O Level Mathematics for degrees in Economics,
Management, Finance and Social Sciences only.
l
University of Hong Kong/SPACE, Community l
College, Advanced Certificate of General Studies.
l University of Hong Kong/SPACE Diploma in Finance. l
University of Hong Kong/SPACE Diploma l
l in Housing Management.
l University of Hong Kong/SPACE Shanghai l
Diploma in Economics and Management.
l
University of Hong Kong/SPACE Advanced l
l Diplomas in Finance, Finance (Investments),
Accounting or in Management Studies satisfy the
l entry requirements for degrees in Economics,
Management, Finance & Social Sciences only.
l
University of Hong Kong/SPACE Higher l
l Diplomas satisfy the entry requirements
for degrees in Economics, Management,
Finance & Social Sciences only.

Hong Kong University of Hong Kong/SPACE Higher
SAR (continued) Diplomas in Business Systems; Accounting;
Financial Information Management; Information
Technology satisfy the general entrance
and GCE AS-level Mathematics programme
requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
University of Hong Kong/SPACE – Associate degree
in Applied Science (Information Technology) satisfies
the general entrance and GCE AS-level Mathematics
programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
University of Hong Kong Certificate in Legal
Studies Year II (if awarded prior to 2005).
University of Hong Kong Diploma in
Legal Studies (awarded after 2005).
University of Hong Kong/SPACE
Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies.
Hong Kong Management Association/
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Joint
Diploma in Management Studies.
ILEX/Chinese University of Hong Kong -
Professional Diploma in Legal Executive Studies.
Hong Kong Management Association/Lingnan
University Joint Diploma in Management Studies.
Open Learning Institute course with 40 credits (mature
age candidates may apply on the basis of 20 credits).
A Teacher’s Certificate awarded by one of the
following institutions, provided that it is at
least two years full time: Grantham College of
Education; Northcote College of Education; Sir
Robert Black College of Education; the Hong
Kong Institute of Education (includes the
Hong Kong Technical Teachers College and
the Institute of Language in Education).
Vocational Training Council Diplomas,
provided that at least three full units in
acceptable subjects are passed at Merit Level
(or at 60% or more) in the second year.
Hong Kong Technical College (Chai Wan or
Tsing Yi)/ Vocational Training Council Higher
Certificates in acceptable subjects.
Hong Kong Technical College (Chai Wan or Tsing
Yi)/Vocational Training Council Higher Diplomas.
Hungary Erettsegi.
Matura.
Iceland Studentsprof.
India Year XII CBSE All India/Delhi Senior School Certificate
or Year XII CISC Indian School Certificate, 4 acceptable
academic subjects each passed at 80% or better.
Year XII CBSE All India/Delhi Senior School Certificate
or Year XII CISC Indian School Certificate Mathematics
passed at 70% satisfies the course requirement
for entry to BSc CIS/CC degrees only (✔ =AS).
All India Senior School Certificate (year 12)
and Delhi Senior School Certificate (year
12) subjects passed at 50% or above.
All India Senior School Certificate (Year 11), Indian School
Certificate (Year 11) and Delhi Senior School Certificate
(Year 11) – Mathematics passed at 80% or over, satisfies
the GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics programme
requirement for the BSc degrees in Economics,
Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only.
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
Diploma in Information Technology awarded
(in and after 2004) with a First Class result,
providing that a mark of at least 60% is obtained
in module 902 Engineering Mathematics and in
1135 Applied Mathematics, satisfies the entrance
requirements for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
Indonesia Sekolah Menengah Umum (from 1996),
except English Language, provided
that a mark of 8 is achieved.
Ireland, Irish Leaving Certificate grades A–C at Ordinary Level.
Republic of
Matriculation Examination of the
National University of Ireland.
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O A S G O A S G
l Ireland, Irish Leaving Certificate, provided that the candidate l
Republic of has obtained passes in five approved subjects
(continued) at the Higher (Honours) Level with not less than
grade B in one of those subjects and not less
than grade C in the remaining four (an individual
subject passed at grades A–D at the Higher
(Honours) Level is accepted as equivalent to a pass
l at not less than grade C at GCSE/GCE O level).
Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute, Membership l
having passed all the required examinations.
l
Limerick Vocational Education Committee l
(formerly Limerick Senior College)
l Diploma in Economic Science.
National Council for Educational Awards l
l (NCEA), National Diploma.
Israel Bagrut, provided that a mark of at least 6 is l
l achieved in at least seven subjects, at least two
of which should have been taken in five units.
Mechina. l
l
Italy Diploma di Maturita. l
l Diploma di Esame di Stato, in and after 1999. l
Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary l
l
Education grades C+ or above.
l Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education l
(KACE), provided that three subjects have
been passed at Grade D or above.
Higher Diploma of a Polytechnic. l
One or two years’ successful completion l
of a degree from either a public university
or a recognised private university.
l
Kenya Certified Public Accountants (CPA), having l
(continued) successfully completed all three parts of the
examinations of the Kenya Accountants and
Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB).
l
Certified Public Secretaries (CPS), having l
successfully completed all three parts of the
examinations of the Kenya Accountants and
l Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB).
Luxembourg Diplome de Fin d’Études Secondaires. l
l
Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of
l
Matura. l
l
Malawi Malawi Certificate of Education grades 1–4. l
l
Malaysia Federation of Malaysia School Certificate Examination. l
✔ Malaysia Certificate of Education/Sijil l
Pelajaran Malaysia (in and after 1978) grades
1–6 [Note: no recognition is given to 322 or 122
English Language Communicational.]
l Malaysia Higher School Certificate/Sijil Tinggi l
Persekolahan Malaysia (grades A–E in Kertas Am).
Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools l
l System Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) grade
B6 or above, with the exception of English Language.
Joint Examination for the Higher School Certificate l
and Advanced Level General Certificate of Education
in Malaysia and Singapore [Note: a pass in English
Usage at the subsidiary level is recognised as equivalent
l to a grade C at GCSE/GCE O level English Language.]
Malaysia Higher School Certificate/Sijil Tinggi l
Persekolahan Malaysia (except Kertas Am)
Grades A-E in the former marking scheme.
Malaysia Higher School Certificate/Sijil Tinggi l
Persekolahan Malaysia (except Kertas Am) Grades
l A-C from 2003 in the new marking scheme.
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) offered by l
the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary
l
Schools System providing that 5 acceptable
subjects are passed at Credit (or B) or better,
l together with at least 3 non-overlapping subjects
awarded with grades 1 to 6 in the SPM, satisfies
the entrance requirements for the LLB degree
and the Diploma in the Common Law only.
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O A
Malaysia Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) offered by
(continued) the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary
Schools System, provided that 8 acceptable
subjects have been passed at Credit (or B) or better
(including Mathematics) satisfies the general
entrance and GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics
programme requirements for admission to
the BSc degrees in Economics, Management,
Finance and the Social Science degrees only.
A diploma awarded by one of the following
institutions, provided that it is at least two years
full time or four years part time: a university or
polytechnic that is acceptable to the University
of London; Tunku Abdul Rahman College.
HELP University College Foundation course
in Economics and Management Part I (also
satisfies the programme requirement of a GCSE/
GCE O Level in a mathematical subject) for
the degrees in Economics, Management,
Finance and the Social Sciences only.
HELP University College Diploma in Business (also
satisfies the programme requirement of GCSE/GCE
O level in a mathematical subject) for the degrees
in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social
Sciences only, normally on condition that the student
reached the age of 18 years by 31 December in the
year in which they register for the UOL programme.
HELP University College Foundation Programme in
Arts on condition that students have passed Maths
and Statistics from the compulsory units. In addition
they must have passed one of the following pairs:
Introduction to Business Principles and Introduction
to Marketing Principles; Macroeconomics and
Microeconomics; Principles of Accounting and
Economics Principles C; Principles of Accounting and
Introduction to Marketing Principles; Introduction to
Business Principles and Principles of Accounting. This
qualification satisfies the general entrance and GCSE/
GCE O level Mathematics programme requirement
for the BSc degrees in Economics, Management,
Finance and the Social Science degrees only.
HELP University College Foundation Programme
in Science on condition they have passed Maths
from the compulsory units and three from
the following units: Biology: Molecules (Cells &
Energy); Biology II: (Systems & Function); Physics;
Chemistry; Introduction to Electrical Engineering;
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering. This
qualification satisfies the general entrance and
GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics programme
requirement for the BSc degrees in Economics,
Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only.
Institut Perkim Goon Certificate in Business
Administration, provided the following conditions
have been met: (1) both English Language and
Mathematics were passed at SPM; (2) normally that
the student is at least 19 years of age on 1 August
in the year that the Certificate was awarded; (3)
that at least grade C was obtained in all units.
Inti College, Sarawak – the Foundation Programme
in Business satisfies the general entrance
requirements and the GCSE/GCE O level at Grade
C in Mathematics programme requirement
(but not the Test of Proficiency in English) for
the BSc degrees in Economics, Management,
Finance and the Social Sciences only, provided the
following conditions are also satisfied: a) students
must have passed all the compulsory units and
the requisite number of elective units of the
Foundation programme and b) normally students
must have attained the age of 18 years before 1
September in the year in which they register.
Kemayan ATC-Certificate in Business Studies
satisfies both the general entrance and
Mathematics programme requirement for the
BSc EMFSS degrees on condition, normally, the
student is at least 18 years of age by 31 December
in the year they register as an External student;
they have 5 or more passes at SPM including
Mathematics and English and have successfully
completed the Certificate with passes in the
following units: Introduction to Accounting, Basic
Financial Accounting, Introduction to Micro-
economics, Introduction to Macro-economics.
A Diploma awarded by MARA Institute of Technology.
S G O A S G
l Malaysia Malaysian Institute of Management, l
(continued) Diploma in Management.
Rima College Diploma in Law stage 1, l
provided that at least 50% is achieved in each
of the four subjects and, normally, that the
applicant is at least 19 years old on 1 August
in the year in which Stage 1 is obtained.
Sepang Institute of Technology: Degree Foundation l
Studies Programme, provided that the following
l
conditions are met: (1) normally the student must
be at least 18 years old before 31 December in the
year that he/she applies to register as an External
Student; (2) must have 5 or more passes at SPM,
which include a Credit in both Mathematics and
English; (3) must have successfully completed
l the Diploma Foundation Programme with a
GPA of 2.00 or better in each of the following
subjects: Foundation Economics, Foundation
Mathematics and Foundation Statistics (also
satisfies the programme requirement of GCSE/
GCE O Level in a mathematical subject for
the degrees in Economics, Management,
l Finance and the Social Sciences only).
Taylors College Foundation Programme in l
Business satisfies the general entrance, GCSE/
GCE O level Mathematics and Test of Proficiency
in English programme requirements for admission
to the BSc degrees in Economics, Management,
Finance and the Social Science degrees only.
l
Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TAR) Diploma in l
Business (Business Economics) – (also satisfies the
programme requirement of GCSE/GCE O level in a
mathematical subject) for the degrees in Economics,
Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only,
normally on condition that the student reached
the age of 18 years by 31 December in the year
in which they register for the UOL programme.
Malta MATSEC Secondary Education Certificate, l
grades 1–4 on a subject for subject basis.
Advanced Matriculation or Matriculation Certificate: l
A pass at Grades A to C in a single Advanced
subject of the Matriculation Certificate.
l
Advanced Matriculation: a pass in either ✔
Mathematics or Pure Mathematics satisfies the GCE
AS-level Mathematics programme requirement
for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only (✔ =AS only).
Matriculation Certificate module in Pure ✔
Mathematics passed at Intermediate level
satisfies the course requirements for entry to
BSc CIS/CC degrees only (✔ =AS only).
Matriculation certificate (from 1997). l
l
St Martin's Institute of Information Technology: ✔
Mathematics Foundation II at 70% or over satisfies the
GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement
for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only (✔ =AS only).
Morocco Baccalaureat, provided that a grade l
of at least Bien is achieved.
l
Myanmar Basic Education High School Examination/ l
Matriculation with passes at 60% or over
on a subject for subject basis with the
exception of English Language.
Netherlands Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk l
Ouderwijs (VWO).
HBS. l
New Zealand New Zealand Department of Education School l
Certificate (subjects passed at 50% or above).
New Zealand Bursary A or B. l
l
Nigeria Nigerian Senior School Certificate awarded by WAEC l
(West African Examinations Council). (Grades 1–6).
Higher Diplomas awarded by universities acceptable l
to the University of London, provided that the
study programme was at least two years full time.
Norway Examen Artium. l
Vitnemal fra den Videeregaende Skola. l
Pakistan Higher Secondary Certificate or Intermediate, l
l subjects passed at 60% or better (with
the exception of English Language).

Poland Matura.
Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci.
Portugal Certidão do Decimo Segundo Ano or Certidão
do Ensino Secondario provided that an overall
average of at least 14 (bom) has been achieved.
Romania Diploma de Bacalaureat.
Russia Academy of Justice, Moscow: Basic Diploma
in Law satisfies the entrance requirements
for admission to the LLB degree only.
Saudi Arabia Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education
Certificate), on a subject for subject basis (with
the exception of English Language), provided
that a mark of 60% or more is obtained.
Serbia and Montenegro
Matura.
Singapore Singapore/Cambridge General Certificate of
Education (in and after 1971) grades 1–6.
Joint Examination for the Higher School Certificate
and Advanced level General Certificate of Education
in Malaysia and Singapore [Note: a pass in English
Usage at the subsidiary level is recognised as equivalent
to a grade C at GCSE/GCE O level English Language.]
Singapore/Cambridge Advanced level General
Certificate of Education (in and after 1975)
[Note: Management of Business is accepted
as a pass at GCE A level only if awarded in or
after 1987 Passes obtained before 1987 are
accepted as equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level].
Diploma, Professional Diploma or Technical
Diploma awarded by one of the following
institutions, provided that it is at least
two years full time or four years part
time: Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann
Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore
Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic.
Japan Singapore Institute of Software
Technology: Diploma in Programming and
Systems Analysis satisfies the GCE AS-level
Mathematics programme requirement for the
BSC CIS/CC degrees only (✔ = AS only).
Nanyang Polytechnic: the following Diplomas
satisfy the entrance requirements (including
the GCE AS level in Mathematics programme
requirement) for BSc CIS/CC degrees: Electronics,
Computer and Control Engineering; Electronics,
Computer and Communications Engineering;
Electronics and Computer Engineering;
Electronics, Computer and Telecommunications
Engineering; Engineering Informatics; IT
(only if both IT1101 and IT1201 have been
passed with grade B or better); Precision
Engineering and Biomedical Engineering;
Manufacturing Engineering; Mechatronics
Engineering; Multimedia and Infocomm
Technology; Multimedia System Engineering.
FTMS Business School, Diploma in Business
Administration Foundation Stage ✔ also satisfies
the programme requirement of GCSE/GCE O
Level mathematics for the degrees in Economics,
Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
(normally on condition the student has reached
the age of 18 years by 31 December in the year
in which they register as an External student).
Ngee Ann Polytechnic: the Advanced Diploma
in Computer and Communications Systems; the
Advanced Diploma in Data Communications
and Networking; and the Advanced Diploma in
Information Systems and Software Engineering satisfy
the general entrance and GCE AS-level Mathematics
programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees
only. The following Diplomas satisfy the entrance
requirements (including the GCE AS level in
Mathematics programme requirement) for BSc CIS/
CC degrees: Electrical and Electronic engineering;
Building Management; Electronic/Electrical
Engineering; Mechatronic Engineering; Mechanical
Engineering; Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering;
IT (only if have passed Additional Mathematics II);
Electronic and Computer Engineering; Engineering
Informatics; Diploma in Building Services Engineering;
Civil and Environmental Engineering; Electronic
and Telecomm Engineering; QA Engineering.
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l Singapore Republic Polytechnic: the Diplomas in Business l
(continued) Applications: Business Computing; Information
l Technology and Diplomas with passes in the three
units A111, A112 and A211 all satisfy the general
l entrance and GCE AS-level Mathematics programme
requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
Singapore Polytechnic: the following Diplomas l
satisfy the entrance requirements (including the GCE
l
AS level in Mathematics programme requirement) for
BSc CIS/CC degrees: Civil and Structural Engineering;
l Computer & Network Technology; Instrumentation
and Control Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical
Engineering; Electronics and Communications
Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical
l Engineering; Chemical Process Technology;
Building Engineering; Building Services Engineering;
Electronic and Computer Engineering; Electronics,
Computer and Communications Engineering;
Materials Engineering; Mechatronics; and Diplomas
with passes in both MS0105 and ST8101.
l Temasek Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy l
the entrance requirements (including the GCE AS
l level in Mathematics programme requirement)
for BSc CIS/CC degrees: Computer Engineering;
Intelligent Building Technology; Mechatronics;
l Electronics; IT (only if units CMA1C and CMA1C 02
have been passed at Grade C or better); Mobile and
Wireless Computing (only if units CMA1A 01 and
CMA1C 02 are both passed at grade C or better);
Microelectronics; Quality Engineering; Quality
Engineering and Management; Telecommunications.
l
A diploma awarded by one of the following l
institutions, provided that it is at least two
years full time or four years part time: the
French–Singapore Institute of Electro-
Technology; the German–Singapore Institute
of Production Technology; the Japanese –
Singapore Institute of Software Technology.
l
Comsertrac Higher Diploma in Computer l
Studies (BSc CIS/CC degrees only).
A teaching certificate awarded by the l
Institute of Education, provided that
it is at least two years full time.
Ong Teng Cheong Institute of Labour l
✔
Studies/Singapore Institute of Management
Diploma in Employment Relations.
PSB Academy Advanced Diplomas in Business l
Studies, Marketing and Sales Management, Quality
Management, Human Resource Management
l and in Commerce; PSB Diploma in Business
Administration (Hospitality Management).
PSB Academy Diplomas in Business Efficiency l
and Productivity; Business Administration;
InfoComm Technology; Marketing and Sales
Management; Supervisory Management; Supply
Chain Management; Management; Accounting
and Finance; and Human Resource Management
providing, normally, that for all diplomas the
student is at least 19 years old on 1 August in the
year they obtain the diploma and that they obtain
an average of not less than C (60%) overall.
PSB Academy Bridging Course in Mathematics: l
satisfies the programme requirement for a GCSE/O
Level in a Mathematical subject only for the
l degrees in Economics, Finance and Social Sciences
(and for the Access route to these degrees).
Singapore Institute of Banking and Finance, l
Diploma in Banking and Finance.
Singapore Institute of Labour Studies, l
Diploma in Industrial Relations.
Singapore Institute of Labour Studies/ l
l Singapore Institute of Management (SILS/
SIM) Diploma in Employment Relations.
Singapore Institute of Management, l
Bridging course in Mathematics: satisfies the
programme requirement of a GCSE/GCE O
Level in a mathematical subject only for the
Diploma in CIS and degrees in Economics,
Management Finance and the Social Sciences
(and for the Access route to these degrees).
Singapore Institute of Management, Bridging Course ✔
in Mathematics passed at 35% or over, satisfies
the GCE AS level in Mathematics programme
requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees 4= AS level only
Singapore Institute of Management, l
Diploma in Business Management.
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Singapore Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma
(continued) in Human Resource Development.
Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma
in Management Practice, provided the
applicant is at least 19 years on 1 August in
the year in which the diploma is awarded.
Singapore Institute of Management,
Diploma in Management Studies.
Singapore Institute of Management; Diploma
in Management Studies – If the student has
passed the Business Mathematics module as
part of the DMS, it will also satisfy the GCSE/GCE
O level Mathematics programme requirement
for the BSc Economics, Management, Finance
and Social Sciences degrees only.
Singapore Society of Accountants, Membership,
having passed all final examinations.
Stansfield School of Business, Bridging course in
Mathematics: satisfies the programme requirement
of a GCSE/GCE O Level in a mathematical
subject only for the degrees in Economics,
Management Finance and the Social Sciences
(and for the Access route to these degrees).
Stansfield School of Business Bridging
Course in Mathematics passed at 50% or over
satisfies the GCE AS level in a mathematical
subject programme requirement for BSc
CIS/CC degrees only (4= AS only)
TMC Computer School, Higher Diploma in
Computer Studies (BSc CIS/CC degrees only).
Slovakia Maturita.
Maturitna Skuska.
Slovenia Matura.
Secondary School Leaving Diploma.
South Africa Senior Certificate at Higher Grade, grades A–E.
Senior Certificate at Standard Grade, grades A–D.
The South African National Diploma.
Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement)
and at least BBBCC at higher grade.
Southern African Institute of Chartered Secretaries
and Administrators, Associate Member.
Spain Curso de Orientación Universitaria (COU), provided
that an average mark of at least 6 is achieved.
Selectividad, provided that an average
mark of at least 6 is achieved.
Bachillerato (LOGSE), provided that
an average of 6 is obtained.
Enseñanzas de Bachillerato, provided that
an overall average of B is obtained.
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Ordinary level General Certificate
of Education credit and distinction only.
Sri Lankan A level syllabus in Applied Mathematics
or Pure Mathematics passed at grade C or above.
Sri Lankan A level syllabus in a mathematical subject
at ‘S’ level (for BSc CIS only) 4= AS level only
Passes in three approved subjects in the Sri
Lankan A level Examination provided not less
than grade C is achieved in all three subjects. In
addition, applicants must possess one GCE O
level pass at grade C or above, or the equivalent.
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators,
Associate and Graduate Members (by examination).
Sweden Fullständigt Slutbetyg från Gymnasium.
Switzerland Attestato de Maturita.
Certificat de Maturité.
Maturitatzeugnis.
Syria General Secondary Education Certificate, on
a subject for subject basis (with the exception
of English Language) provided that a mark
of 60% or more has been obtained.
Tanzania Advanced Certificate of Secondary
Education – principal passes at Grades
A–D on a subject for subject basis.
O A S G O A S G
l Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)/ l
(continued) Tanzanian O Level, if passed with grades A-B.
l Tunisia Baccalaureat, provided that a grade l
of at least Bien is achieved.
Uganda Certificate of Education of the Uganda l
National Examinations Council grades 1–4.
l
Advanced Certificate of Education of the Uganda l
National Examinations Board grade E.
l
Advanced Certificate of Education of the Uganda l
National Examinations Board grades A–D.
United Scottish Certificate of Education l
Kingdom Standard grade: Grades 1, 2, 3.
Scottish Certificate of Sixth Year Studies (CSYS), l
l or Advanced Higher, in combination with a
Higher grade pass in the same subject.
l Scottish Certificate of Education, provided l
that passes in five approved subjects at the
Higher Level have been obtained with not less
than grade B in one of those subjects and not
less than grade C in the remaining four.
The following University of London
✔ Intermediate Certificates:
School of Oriental and African Studies l
Intermediate Certificate in Comparative
International Studies, provided that in every
case the compulsory module in Intensive
l English for Academic Study has been passed.
UCL University Preparatory Certificate for Science l
l and Engineering.
l The following University of London qualifications:
l Diploma in Computing and Information l
Systems for External students.
l
l Diploma in Law for External students. l
l Diploma in English for External students. l
l Diploma in Geography for External students. l
l Diploma in Philosophy for External students. l
Diploma in Theology for External students. l
l
Diploma in Economics for External students. l
l Diploma in Social Sciences l
Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social l
l Sciences for External students, provided either
Mathematics or Quantitative methods has
been passed (satisfies entrance requirements
l
and the programme requirement of the
GCE AS level in a mathematical subject
l for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only).
Birkbeck College Faculty of Continuing Education l
l Certificate or Diploma (other than a Certificate of
Proficiency) provided that, in all cases except the
Extra-Mural Diploma in Economics, the candidate is at
l least 21 years old at the time of making the application.
Goldsmiths College, Certificate in English l
4 and Caribbean Studies (satisfies the entrance
requirements for the Diploma in English only).
l
King’s College, Preparatory Diploma in l
English Language and Academic Studies.
Royal Holloway, University Foundation Programme. l
l The following awards of other
universities or organisations:
l A Certificate or Diploma awarded by a recognised l
institution of Higher Education in the UK after a
l course of study of not less than two years full time.
l A degree conferred either by a University l
acceptable to the University of London or by
l
the Council for National Academic Awards.
l
University Foundation course in Mathematics ✔
(MU 120) satisfies the GCE AS-level Mathematics
programme requirement for the BSc CIS/
CC degrees only (✔ = AS level only).
l

A Diploma of Higher Education awarded by
either a University in the United Kingdom or
the Council for National Academic Awards.
United An Access to HE Certificate awarded prior to
Kingdom 2009 by an Authorised Validating Agency (AVA)
(continued) recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
An Access to HE Diploma (awarded from 2009)
that is recognised by the QAA for HE.
A Teacher’s Certificate gained in or after 1962 at a
College of Education in England or Wales, after a
three- year course of study, or gained in or after
1950 at a College of Education in Scotland or
Northern Ireland, after a three-year course of study.
Bellerbys College Foundation Business Programme,
passed overall and with a pass in Business
Mathematics, will satisfy the entrance requirements
and the mathematics programme requirement
for degrees in Economics, Management,
Finance and Social Studies providing that at
least 60% is awarded in both Economics 1 and
in Business Studies 1 together with at least
55% in Business Studies 2, Economics 2 and
Introduction to Financial Accounting (Accounts)
Applicants are also required to satisfy the University
requirement to demonstrate Proficiency in English.
British Computer Society Part I examinations
satisfies both the general entrance and
GCE AS-level Mathematics programme
requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
University of Cambridge Local Examinations
Syndicate, Cambridge Diploma in Religious Studies.
Higher Introductory and Engineering Conversion
Course (HITECC), with a pass at Higher Level.
An MSc/MA/BSc degree (Honours or Ordinary)
conferred either by a university, acceptable to the
University of London or by the Council for National
Academic Awards in any of the following subjects:
Mathematics; Physics; Statistics; Engineering (any
branch); or a Combined Honours degree with
any of the above subjects named in the title of
the degree or BSc General degree in Physical
Sciences or BSc (Econ) Part I provided that a paper
in Mathematics or Statistics was passed in that
part: will satisfy the general entrance requirements
and the GCE AS-level Mathematics programme
requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degree only.
Northern Consortium UK International Foundation
Year (China syllabus) awarded in and after June 2004,
satisfies the General Entrance Requirements providing
that at least 200 IFY points have been obtained and
that the module English for Academic Purposes
is passed with at least grade C. In order to satisfy a
requirement for GCSE/O Level Mathematics at least
one Mathematics unit must be passed with grade C
or better. Either the Mathematics unit in the Science &
Technology route, if passed at grade C or better, or the
Mathematics unit in the Business and Management
route, if passed with grade B or better, will satisfy
the programme requirement for AS Mathematics
for entry to BSc CIS/CC degrees. 4= AS level only
Open University, two full credits gained by course
work and examination, one at Foundation Level and
one at a Higher Level (mature age candidates may
apply on the basis of one full credit at any Level).
University of Wales College of Cardiff,
Continuing Education Diplomas, provided
that the applicant is at least 21 years old at
the time of making the application.
University of Westminster, Diploma in Magisterial
Law, provided that the applicant is at least 21
years old at the time of making the application.
The following awards of the Business and
Technician Education Council (BTEC):
Advanced General National Vocational Qualification
(Advanced GNVQ), passed at Merit or Distinction.
BTEC Business awards, provided that the candidate
has obtained a minimum of two Bs and a C in three
acceptable subjects in the final examinations.
Higher National Certificate or Higher
National Diploma (HNC or HND).
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l National Certificate or National Diploma l
(NC or ND), provided that the candidate
has achieved passes at Merit level in at least
three full units in acceptable subjects.
l
United National Diploma in Computer Studies provided l
Kingdom have passed both Quantitative Methods and
(continued) Accounting with Merit satisfies both the general
l entrance and GCE AS-level Mathematics programme
requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
l Ordinary National Certificate or Ordinary National l
Diploma (ONC or OND), provided that the average
performance in at least three of the subjects taken in
thefinal examination is 60% or better and that these
subjects are considered acceptable by the University.
l BTEC Technician awards, provided that passes l
have been obtained in three full units in
acceptable subjects at Level III; at least two of the
passes must have been obtained with Merit.
The following professional qualifications:
Architectural Association Diploma. l
Barristers of England, Wales, Scotland l
and Northern Ireland.
British Institute of Management, Diploma in l
Management Practice, provided that candidates
l with this qualification also hold the Open
University Diploma in Management.
Central Council for Education and Training in l
Social Work (CCETSW); Certificate of Qualification
in Social Work; Diploma in Social Work.
l
Chartered Association of Certified l
Accountants, Associate Member.
l
Chartered Institute of Bankers, Associate Member. l
l Chartered Institute of Building, l
Membership examination Part II.
Chartered Institute of Management l
Accountants, Associate Member.
Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional l
Diploma or Professional Postgraduate Diploma.
Chartered Institute of Public Finance l
and Accountancy, Member.
Chartered Institute of Transport, l
Corporate Member (FCIT or MCIT).
l 4 l Chartered Insurance Institute, Associate Member. l
City and Guilds of London Institute, l
Graduateship, Membership and Fellowship.
College of Preceptors, Licentiate or Fellowship l
awarded by having passed all final examinations.
College of Radiographers, Diploma (DCR). l
Incorporated Association of Architects and l
Surveyors, Membership, having passed
intermediate and final examinations.
Institute of Actuaries, Associate Member. l
Institute of Administrative Management, l
l
Diploma in Administrative Management
(prior to 1995) and the Advanced Diploma in
Administrative Management (in and after 1995).
Institute of Bankers, Ireland, Associate Member. l
l
Institute of Bankers, Scotland, Associate Member. l
Institute of Chartered Accountants in l
England and Wales, Associate Member.
l
Institute of Chartered Accountants, l
Ireland, Associate Member.
Institute of Chartered Accountants, l
Scotland, Member.
l Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, l
Associate and Graduate Member and Fellow.
l Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Members and l
Fellows, having passed the qualifying examinations.
Institute of Credit Management, Member, l
l having passed the final examinations.
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O A S G O A S G

Institute of Health Service Management l West Indies Bahamas Bar Association, Membership, l
(formally Institute of National Health (continued) having passed all final examinations.
Administration), Associate Member.
Barbados Community College: Certificate in l
United Institute of Housing, Corporate Member. l Para Legal Studies, provided that at least two
Kingdom subjects are passed at grade B or above.
(continued) Institute of Legal Executives, Member, l
having passed the Level 6 Professional Barbados Community College, Associate degrees. l
Higher Diploma in Law (previously known
as the Part II and Level 4 examinations). Bermuda College, Associate degrees. l

Institute of Management Information Systems l A diploma awarded by the College of l

(formerly IDPM), Higher Diploma (satisfies the Arts, Science and Technology, Jamaica
entrance requirements for BSc CIS/CC degrees only). after a three year full time course.

Institute of Personnel Management, l College of the Bahamas: Associate degrees l

Graduate Member. (although grades may be taken into account).

Institute of Statisticians, Graduate Diploma. University of Technology, Jamaica: l

l
diplomas provided they are at least two
Institute of Electrical, Mechanical and Civil l years full time or four years part time.
Engineers, Associate and Graduate Members.

Library Association, Chartered l

Member (Associate or Fellow).

Licensed Conveyancer, provided that all three l

examination stages have been passed.

Ministers of Religion trained in the UK (Anglican, l

Baptist, Methodist, Roman Catholic, United Reform).

NCC Education International Diploma in Computer l

Studies (IDCS) (satisfies the entrance requirements for
the Diploma in Computing and Information Systems,
excluding the English language requirement).

NCC Education, International Advanced Diploma l

in Computer Studies (IADCS) (satisfies the entrance
requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only).

Pensions Management Institute, Associateship. l

Royal Institute of British Architects, l

Corporate Member.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, l

Professional Associate.

Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Member. l

The qualifications are listed by country and
in accordance with the following key:
Society of Engineers, Corporate Member. l

Solicitors of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. l

USA Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations of l

O is equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level
the American College Board, provided that at
least two full subjects are passed at grades 3,
A (or AS) is equivalent to GCE A/AS level
4 or 5 (with the exception of Studio Art).
S satisfies the entrance requirements
Advanced Placement (AP) Examination in 4 for the degree/diploma named
Calculus AB option at Grade 3, 4, or 5 satisfies
the GCE AS-level Mathematics programme G satisfies the general entrance
requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only
requirements as a whole
(4= AS level only).

AP International Diploma. l

Vietnam Secondary School Graduation passed with a l

score of 7 or over on a subject for subject basis
with the exception of English Language.

West Africa West African Ordinary level General l

Certificate of Education (grades 1–6).

Ghana Senior School Certificate (grades A, B and C). l

West African Higher School Certificate. l

West African Advanced level General l

Certificate [Note: a pass at grades A–C in the
General Paper is recognised as equivalent
to a grade C at GCSE/GCE O level].

West Indies Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate l

(Grades I and II at General Proficiency level
only, up to and including January 1998).

Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate l

(Grades I and II and III at General Proficiency
level only, in and after June 1998).

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination l

Diploma (CAPE) – Full award of six units
including two double-unit courses.

Bahamian General Certificate of l

Education, Ordinary levels.

Bahamian General Certificate of l

Education, Advanced levels.
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Tests of proficiency in English

The following qualifications
are equated with GCSE/GCE ‘O’
Level English Language grade
C for the purposes of satisfying
the entrance requirements.
n Cambridge Certificate of
Proficiency in English
n Cambridge English Language
1119 (at grade 6 or better)
conducted overseas by the
University of Cambridge Local
Examinations Syndicate.
n Hong Kong Examination
Authority Advanced level Use
of English (grade C or better).
n Hong Kong Certificate of Education
English Language (Syllabus
B) (at grade C or better).
n Hong Kong Certificate of Education
Examination (HKCEE) English
Language section from 2007
performance levels 5*, 5, 4 or 3.
n International General Certificate
of Education (IGCSE): English
as a Second Language, passed
at grade B or above.
n NEAB (formerly JMB) University
Entrance Test in English for
Speakers of Other Languages.
n School of Oriental and African
Studies (SOAS) Diploma in
English for Academic Purposes
(passed at grade A or B).

The qualifications below are not
acceptable as equivalent to GCSE/
GCE ‘O’ Level (grade C) English
Language but they are considered
acceptable evidence of proficiency
in English provided they have been
awarded within the past three years.
n Advanced Placement
International English Language
Examination (APIEL), when a
score of 4 or 5 is achieved.
n Associated Examining Board (AEB)
Test in English for Educational
Purposes (TEEP) (when
‘Proficiency’ level (4) is achieved
in each of the listening, reading
and writing components).
n Cambridge Certificate of
Advanced English.
n City & Guilds International
ESOL 8984 Mastery award.
n Hong Kong Examinations
Authority AS ‘Use of English’.
n International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) when
an overall score of at least 6
is achieved with a minimum
of 5.5 in each sub-test.
n International General Certificate
of Secondary Education (IGCSE):
English as a Second Language
passed at grade C or above.
n Malaysian Certificate of Education/
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia English
Language Communicational
(122 or 322) grade 6 or better.
n Oxford Delegacy’s Higher Level
Examination in English as a Foreign
Language when taken with the
ARELS examination in spoken
English (a pass with credit or
above must be achieved in the
Oxford examination and a Good
Pass or better in the ARELS test).
n School of Oriental and African
Studies (SOAS) Diploma in
English for Academic Purposes
(passed at grade C).
n A diploma awarded by any of the
polytechnics in Singapore. (This
satisfies the English language
requirement for the degrees in
Economics, Management, Finance
and the Social Sciences and the
Access route to these degrees only).
n Test in English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) with a score of 580 (or 237
on the computerised test) plus the
Test of Written English (TWE) with
a score of 4.5 (or a Writing Rating
of 4.5 in the computerised test).
n iBT Test of English as a Foreign
Language (iBT TOEFL) score of
92 in total with at least 22 in
both Reading and Writing Skills
sub-tests and at least 20 in both
Speaking and Listening sub-tests.
n University of Cambridge Local
Examinations Syndicate (UCLES)
Business English Certificate
Level 3 only (BEC 3 award).
n HELP, Malaysia – Foundation
programme – Advanced English
module (this satisfies the English
language requirement for the
degrees in Economics, Management,
Finance and the Social Sciences
and the Access route only).
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Exemptions
Other institutions may use the terms ‘credit
transfer’ or ‘advanced standing’; we use the term
‘exemption’. If we award you an exemption you are
not required to take a particular unit or units as
part of your degree. We only award exemptions
on the Standard Routes of the BSc degrees.
You can gain exemptions up to the
value of four full Foundation units
(please see Selection groups F(i) and
F(ii) on page 55). You may be able to
apply for exemption(s) if you have
already covered a similar syllabus in
the same breadth and depth as part
of a previous qualification, within
the past five years preceding your
application for exemption.
To be eligible to apply for exemption,
you must satisfy us that you have already
passed examinations that equate in level,
content and standard to the Foundation
unit(s) that form part of your degree.
Some exemptions we award are
automatic; all others are considered on
a discretionary basis. Further details
and a full list of qualifications which
may be considered for exemption are
given in the ‘Exemptions’ section of
the website at: www.londonexternal.
ac.uk/current_students/
programme_resources/lse
A formal application must be
made for all exemptions.
n The classification of degree you
receive will not be adversely affected
by the exemptions you receive.
n You will be able to use exemptions
from named units, as appropriate,
for prerequisite purposes as you
progress through your degree.
They also count towards the total
number of units 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 exemption may
be considered for units not listed
on the degree structure. This
applies to all degrees except the
BSc Economics and Management
and BSc Law with Accounting.)
n Exemptions awarded are only
valid for a limited period. If you are
granted exemption, this period is
given on your decision letter. If you
do not attempt an examination
during this period, the exemption
will expire. If this happens and you
still want the exemption to count
towards your degree you will need
to make a further application.

Am I eligible to apply for exemption?
You can be considered for exemption if
you satisfy all of the following criteria:
1. You are eligible to be registered
for the degree of your choice.
2. You are suitably qualified.
n You must have passed examinations
which compare in level, content
and standard to the examinations
for the units from which you
want to be exempted.
n Exemptions are normally only
considered on a subject-for-subject
basis. For example, you should only
apply for exemption from the unit 02
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.
How do I apply for exemption?
Formal application must be made for all
exemptions, both discretionary and automatic.
Complete the exemption section of the
application form given in the centre
of this prospectus when you apply for
admission. If you cannot do this, you
should send a written application as
soon as possible to the Admissions Office,
addressed to the Exemptions Officer.
Deadline date
We must receive your initial application
for exemption no later than:
n 17 September
(for residents outside the EU)
n 17 October
(for residents within the EU)
On receipt of your initial exemption
application, the Admissions Office
will send you one of the following:
n We do not give exemptions on
the basis of GCSE/GCE ‘O’ levels
or GCE ‘A’ levels, or other similar
school-leaving examinations.
3. If you are applying for an automatic
exemption(s), you must have passed
the whole of the qualification(s) on
which your application is based, within
the five years preceding the application.
n If you are applying for discretionary
exemption(s), consideration will also
be given if you have completed
part of a degree-level qualification
that has been examined.
n Except for some accounting and
legal bodies, we do not normally
grant exemption from Economics,
Management, Finance and Social
Science subjects on the basis of
examinations from professional
bodies. For details please visit:
www.londonexternal.ac.uk/
current_students/lse
n a decision letter advising you that
certain automatic exemptions
have been awarded or
n a letter requesting further
documentary evidence before
a decision regarding automatic
exemptions can be taken or
n a decision letter informing you
that your exemption 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 exemption?’
If you are applying for discretionary
exemptions, we will then send you
an Exemption Request Pack.
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.
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4. You have already received the
final award for that qualification/s.
n If you have not yet received
the award, your exemption
application will be considered
under the exemption regulations
that apply at the time that the
award is finally made. These
regulations may be different to
those that applied at the time
you submitted your application.
n Your qualification must have
been awarded before the
application deadline for you to
receive an exemption from an
examination in the following
year. For example, to receive
exemption from an examination
in 2010 your qualification must
have been awarded before
17 September 2009 (students
resident outside the EU) or
17 October 2008 (students
resident within the EU).
Once we have received this we will
then take a decision on your application
for discretionary exemption as soon
as possible. Please note that it is not
possible for us to refund the exemption
application fee, even if we are unable
to award you any exemptions.
Notes:
n Applications for exemption cannot
be considered after a student has
made entry to the examination
for the unit concerned. Students
who have failed an examination
may not, at a later stage, apply for
exemption from that examination.
n Exemptions are valid only for a
limited time and as indicated
in the offer of exemption.
n Exemptions are valid only for
the particular programme of
study and subject for which
they have been awarded.
78 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Discretionary exemptions
The table below is intended as a
guide for applications for exemption
received between 1 September
2009 and 31 August 2010. This
information is not binding and is
subject to confirmation in the current
Regulations for the degree concerned.
The University reserves the right
to review annually the exemptions
policy and exemptions awarded for
each degree. This is usually completed
in April each year, please refer to
our website for the latest version.
Please note: all applicants must also satisfy
the criteria listed under ‘Am I eligible to
apply for exemption?’ on page 77.
Discretionary exemptions
n We will consider the qualifications listed
in the table on this page for exemption
from up to four individual full units (04a,
04b, 05a and 05b count as half units).
n Some qualifications can only
be considered for exemption
from certain units. Where this
is the case, the corresponding
syllabus numbers are given.
n The exemption application fee
is payable for the consideration
of all discretionary exemptions
(see ‘How do I apply for
exemption?’ on page 77).

Institution/Awarding body Qualification Special criteria Exemption considered from:

A university acceptable to an Intermediate, Part 1 or up to four full Foundation

the University of London equivalent examination of units (or equivalent), taken
an appropriate degree from Selection groups F(i)
and F(ii), see page 55

A university acceptable to a degree or equivalent up to four full Foundation

the University of London qualification in an units (or equivalent), taken
appropriate subject from Selection groups F(i)
and F(ii), see page 55

The following institutions:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Polytechnic University✝
Lingnan University
Nangyang Polytechnic, Singapore✝
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore✝
Singapore Polytechnic✝
Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore✝
University of Hong Kong, SPACE✝
and Community Colleges
in Hong Kong
diplomas, higher diplomas
and associate degrees
passes normally needed in
more than one relevant subject
at least five subjects covering
management or business
(including the main functional
areas) must have been passed
up to four full Foundation
units (or equivalent), taken
from Selection groups F(i)
and F(ii), see page 55
107 Introduction to Business
and Management

Institute of Legal Executives
Part II examination
the Part I ILEX exam or the
Diploma in Legal Studies of the
University of Hong Kong (SPACE)
has been taken and passed;
the whole qualification must
normally have been completed,
and usually at one institution
up to three Foundation law units
(taken from: 101 Criminal Law,
102 Public Law, 128 Elements
of the law of contract, 161
Common law reasoning and
institutions), see page 55

Professional accountancy bodies✝ passed finalists or members 25 Principles of accounting, plus

one unnamed Foundation unit*

Professional legal bodies
outside England and Wales
professional exams leading
to practice as a lawyer
the whole qualification must
normally have been completed,
and usually at one institution
up to three Foundation law units
(taken from: 101 Criminal Law,
102 Public Law, 128 Elements
of the law of contract, 161
Common law reasoning and
institutions), see page 55

✝
These institutions have programmes receiving automatic exemptions. Specific details about these are in the Regulations and on the University of London
External System website. Students may always apply for discretionary exemptions based on other programmes as each request is considered individually.
* Exemption from one unnamed Foundation unit is available on all degrees except BSc Economics and Management.

Automatic exemptions
The table below is intended as a guide for applications
for exemption received between 1 September 2009
and 31 August 2010. It indicates which institutions or
awarding bodies have an agreed automatic exemption.
Full information about exemptions can be found
online and in the Regulations. This information is
not binding and is subject to confirmation in the
current Regulations for the degree concerned. The
University reserves the right to review annually the
exemptions policy and exemptions awarded for each
degree. This is usually completed in April each year,
please refer to our website for the latest version.
Please note: all applicants must also satisfy the criteria listed
under ‘Am I eligible to apply for exemption?’ on page 77.
Awarding body
Applicants who have passed all
the examinations under a joint or
collaboration scheme of the ACCA
with another accountancy body
(e.g. the Hong Kong Society of
Accountants) may apply for the same
exemptions from the following six
professional accountancy bodies.
Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA)
Chartered Institute of Public
Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants
in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Institute of Chartered Accountants
of Scotland (ICAS)
Institute of Chartered
Accountants in Ireland (ICAI)
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Automatic exemptions
n Subject to the conditions given, and the correct
subjects having been passed, exemption from up to
four full units of those specified is normally awarded
automatically, on application, for the qualifications listed
in the table provided in the Regulations and in the
External System website at:
www.londonexternal.ac.uk/current_
students/programme_resources/lse/
exemptions/automatic.shtml
n Applicants will be awarded all the exemptions
possible for the qualifications they have.
n The exemption application fee is not payable for
the consideration of these automatic exemptions
(see ‘How do I apply for exemption?’ on page 77).
Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore*
City University of Hong Kong PSB Corporation, Singapore
CPE Board Republic Polytechnic, Singapore
Council of Legal Education Singapore Institute of Management
HELP University College Singapore Polytechnic*
(Kuala Lumpur)
Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore*
Hong Kong Baptist University
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Hong Kong College of Technology College, Malaysia
Hong Kong Institute of University of London External System
Vocational Education
– BA/BSc/Diploma in Geography only
Hong Kong Management
University of Hong Kong,
Association/Hong Kong
SPACE, Community College
Lingnan University
University of Hong Kong, SPACE,
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Global College (Suzhou)
Law Society of England and Wales
University of Hong Kong,
Limerick Vocational Education SPACE, Hong Kong
Committee (Limerick Senior College)
* See also ‘Discretionary exemptions’
Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore*
on the previous page.
National Computing Centre
80 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
Application and registration process
How to apply and register
Getting started
n For the Diploma in Economics
and Diploma in Social
Sciences please apply through
the Diploma-teaching
institution that you will
attend (see pages 48-52).
n To apply for a short course please
visit our website where you
can download an application
form: www.londonexternal.
ac.uk/shortcourses/lse
n For all other programmes
you can either apply online
(www.londonexternal.ac.uk/
onlineapps/) or by post, using
the application form which
is printed in the centre of this
prospectus. DO NOT submit an
online application and one by
post. If you do, this will inevitably
delay both applications.
n If you decide to apply online,
please ensure you print off or
refer to the ‘Guidance notes for
applications (Undergraduate)‘
(www.londonexternal.ac.uk/
forms/online_application_
forms/ug_guidance_notes.
pdf) before you complete
the online application.
Stage 1
If you prefer to send your
application by post (not
by fax), please follow the
instructions below.
Complete the application
form, carefully and in full, listing
all your qualifications. It should
be submitted together with
the non-refundable application
handling fee and documentary
evidence of your full name
and every qualification you
have listed on your form to:
Admissions Office
External System
University of London
Ground floor, Stewart House
32 Russell Square
London WC1B 5DN, UK.
If you are unable to send all
of the documentation with
your application form please
enclose a letter with the
form giving the reasons.
Stage 2
If you intend to sit your We will acknowledge receipt
first examination in the year of your application form and
following your application, send you a student number.
the application form, fee and The allocation of a student
all documentary evidence in number at this stage does
support of your application not constitute acceptance
must be received as early as onto the programme.
possible but no later than: If you have not received
n 17 September an acknowledgement within
(if you live outside the EU) three weeks of sending in
n 17 October your form, please contact
(if you live within the EU). the Admissions Office with
Applications received after the details of your full name, the
deadline date will be kept on programme for which you
file and processed when the have applied and the date you
new Admissions year opens posted your form and fee.
in February. However, you
are asked to note that you
will then not be permitted to
enter your first examination
until the following year.
Applicants resident in Hong
Kong and Singapore should
return their application
form directly to:
Hong Kong:
The University of Hong Kong
School of Professional and
Continuing Education
(HKU SPACE)
University of London External
System Admissions Unit
3/F, Admiralty Centre
18 Harcourt Road
Hong Kong
Singapore:
RELC Examinations Bureau,
30 Orange Grove Road,
Level 3 RELC Building,
Singapore 258352

Stage 3
Your application will be
considered, however, we
will not be able to give you
a final decision on your
application until all the
necessary documentation
has been received.
We will write to
you with one of the
following responses:
EITHER You are qualified,
we will send you:
n a letter offering you
registration for your
chosen programme
(called the ‘Offer letter’)
n a registration form
n a fee slip and
n a copy of the current
Regulations.
OR It appears that you
are qualified and we are
provisionally accepting
you, but in order to
receive a final ‘Offer letter’
you will need to submit
further information and/or
documentary evidence (as
specified in our letter) that
confirms the qualifications
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 final decision
to be made (see ‘Special
admissions’ on page 82).
OR We are currently
unable to accept you
onto the programme.
We will then make some
suggestions as to what
you might do to become
qualified. If you take our
advice and obtain the
qualification(s) we specify
within the validity of the
application form (five
years from the date it is
received in our office), you
should submit evidence of
the qualification(s) to the
Admissions office. If it is then
confirmed that the conditions
have been met and the
qualification is still available,
the offer 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 the Access
route (see page 53). If you
are eligible, will send you an
offer letter and registration
pack for that route.
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Stage 4 Stage 5
To register, complete the When we receive your
registration form and fee registration form and fee,
slip and return this with the the Registry will send
registration fee. The form and you confirmation of your
fee for both must be received registration and details of
as early as possible but no how to apply for examination
later than 30 November in entry forms. The Despatch
the year before you wish to Office will also send you your
sit for your first examination. study materials and your
username for online resources
as described on page 12.
Useful information for applicants
n Submit your application even if it application handling fee and
is incomplete (for example: if you all the required documentation
are waiting to sit an examination have been received.
or to receive examination n The application handling
results). Do not delay – we fee must be submitted with
can often begin to consider the application form. Do not
your application without all send them separately. You
the evidence, although we will are also asked to note that
not be able to give you a final this fee cannot be refunded.
decision on your application until n Once your application is
all the necessary documentation received, it is kept on file for
has been received and five years. During this time we
inspected to our satisfaction. will give you any advice and
n We cannot tell you whether information you need about
you are eligible until your form, your application at no extra cost.
82 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Documentary evidence
All applicants
n We strongly advise you to
send all original documents by
Special Delivery or International
Recorded Delivery and to send us
payment for their return by this
method. If you do not pay the
return postage the documents
will be returned by second class
post/airmail (as applicable).
n 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 qualification (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 qualification/s.
n You can send us your original result
slip/s of any ‘A’ level examinations
for which the final certificate has
yet to be issued. However, result
slips from previous years cannot
be accepted – you will need to
submit the original certificate.
n We must receive all documentary
evidence forwarded after the
application form has been
submitted within one month of
the date of our request. If you are
unable to meet this deadline you
must let us know without delay.
n The University reserves the right
to ask for further evidence of
your qualification/s if required.
n It is your responsibility to 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.)

Applicants living outside Applicants living in the UK

Special admissions
The University has a
Special Admissions
Panel that will consider n you have a
an application from
you if either;
n you have passed
examinations that
would give you
admission to an
acceptable university
outside the UK, or
n you have obtained n if you do not meet
an appropriate
qualification/s
other than a degree
the UK should enclose:
EITHER the original certificate/s showing
the final award/s for each qualification
OR photocopies of these originals
verified by a British Council official. If
the British Council is unable to provide
this service for any reason, it will be
necessary for you to either send the
original certificates with your application
or you should contact the appropriate
awarding/ examining authority and
arrange for them to send us direct
a certified statement of results.
We cannot accept photocopies
that have been verified by anyone
other than a British Council official.
from an acceptable
institution, or Note: The Special Admissions Panel
considers every aspect of the application
professional including all qualifications, relevant work
qualification/s experience and reasons for study. You are
(gained by asked to note, however, that applications
examination) are rarely accepted on the basis of
that admits you extensive/relevant work experience alone.
to membership Evidence of a qualification obtained since
of an acceptable leaving secondary/high school is also
professional body, or invariably required. Having considered your
application, the Panel may decide that you
the normal minimum must obtain an additional qualification/s
age requirement before an offer of registration for the
for registration. External System can be made.
n Enclose, where available, the
original certificate/s showing the
final award/s for each qualification.
Photocopies cannot be accepted
for admission purposes.
n If you would prefer not to send
your original certificates by post,
you may wish to bring your
application form, application
handling fee and all the
original certificates into the
Admissions Office personally.
n We will photocopy the certificates
and return them to you. Your
application will then be processed
in the usual way and the
decision sent to you by post.
n If an original certificate is unavailable
for any reason, you may either
submit any other evidence
that you have relating to the
qualification(s) or await our initial
response to your application. We
will then advise you exactly what
evidence you need to submit.
n 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
certified statement of your results.
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84 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Important note:
The External System aims to provide
the highest quality service to its
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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Fees and contacts

Fees payable to the University Financial assistance enhance their educational or vocational
No financial assistance is available achievements. The ELC Administration
from the University. Some employers Service website can be found at:
Academic year 2009/10 2010/11 in both the public and private sector www.enhancedlearningcredits.co.uk
may be willing to consider offering
Application handling fee £60 £63
financial assistance to their employees. The Prisoners’ Education Trust
(non-refundable)
Students who are resident in the UK Students who are in prison in the UK
Exemption application fee £64 £66 may be able to apply for a Part-time may be able to obtain a grant to assist
(per unit) Student Grant or a Career Development with funding. For information please
Exemption application fee £32 £33 Loan. Information can be obtained from write to: The Prisoners’ Education
(per half unit) the Department of Education and Skills Trust, Wandle House, Riverside
Initial registration fee £577 £601 (DIUS) Information Line on 0800 731 9133 Drive, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4BU.
(BSc and Graduate Entry Route) or from their website:
www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport Personal callers
Initial registration fee £289 £301
(for Part-time Student Grants), If you are in London at any time
(Access route)
and the CDL Information Line on you would be most welcome to
Initial registration fee £440 £458 0800 585 505 or from their website: visit our offices. Most of our offices
(Diplomas for Graduates) www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning are open between 9.00am and
Continuing registration fee £280 £292 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, but you
Examination fee per unit £180 £188 Special needs are advised to telephone first to make
(all law units i.e. all units in Students with special needs who are an appointment to ensure that the
Selection group F(iii) or L) resident in the UK may also be able to person you want to see is available.
apply for a Disabled Student Allowance
Examination fee per unit £170 £178
(DSA). For a copy of the information
(all other full units) Other questions
leaflet (which answers most of the
Examination fee per half unit £85 £89 If you have any questions that are
questions commonly asked about
(all half units) not answered by this prospectus or
DSAs) please contact either your
you would like information about
Access transfer fee £569 £593 LEA or the DIUS Information Line
any of the other qualifications listed
on 0800 731 9133 or on textphone
Additional payments on page 87, please contact:
0800 210 280. This information is also
available on audio tape or in braille. The The Information Centre
An additional one-off fee is payable for each law guide is available on the DIUS website: University of London
unit (units in Selection group F(iii) or L) that you www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport Stewart House
choose. This fee covers the necessary additional 32 Russell Square
materials and other resources for these units. Armed forces London WC1B 5DN
First law unit £74 £77 Students who are members of the United Kingdom
Next three law units £36 £38 UK Armed Forces should note that Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8360/ 8361/ 8362
the University of London has been Fax: +44 (0)20 7862 8358
Any further law units £19 £20
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Please note: the University reserves the right to
amend previously announced fees, if necessary. Credits (ELC) Scheme (ELC Provider Please give your full postal
Fees are usually increased in line with inflation each Reference Number 1284). The Scheme address when contacting
year on 1 September. The fees shown above for
2010-2011 are applicable from 1 September 2010.
provides financial support to eligible the Information Centre.
All fees must be paid in pounds sterling, which may be Service personnel who wish to
paid either by a credit card recognised by MasterCard
International or by the Visa group OR by banker’s
draft, cheque or UK postal order, made payable to Other costs
‘The University of London’ and crossed ‘a/c payee’.
Besides the fees payable to the University, you should also budget for the cost of:
n purchasing textbooks (this may well be in the region of £300 per year)
n the cost of any course or tuition you choose to take or (for the Diploma
in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences) are required to take
n the fee levied by your local examination centre to cover their costs.
86 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

Information for students with a

disability and/or special needs
The University has a panel that considers applications
from students for special examination arrangements.

The aim of the panel is to Special Examinations

ensure that a student with a Services Department
disability is neither advantaged The External System
nor disadvantaged when University of London
compared with other students. Stewart House
If you have a disability and 32 Russell Square
may need special examination London WC1B 5DN
arrangements (such as extra United Kingdom
time or special aids), you Fax: +44 (0)20 7862 8349
should complete the relevant Email: specialneeds@london.ac.uk
section of the application
form or write to the Special You can request a copy of the University
Examinations Services of London’s full disability statement. Please
Department at the address refer to the Admissions contact details on
opposite enclosing medical or page 80, or download it from our website:
other supporting evidence: www.londonexternal.ac.uk/dissn

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While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate at the date of publication (March 2010), 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 confirmation 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.londonexternal.ac.uk) for
any revisions to this prospectus. The University makes no distinction between awards gained by on-campus students in London and External graduates. However, we advise you to check
local recognition criteria in your own country before applying for any qualification listed in this prospectus. This prospectus is issued free by the External System, University of London.
Published by: University of London. Copyright © University of London, 2010.
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Study programmes for 2010-2011

The University of London offers a wide range of subjects for study at a distance; from full degree programmes to certificates and
short courses. For further information on each programme please visit: www.londonexternal.ac.uk/prospective_students

Undergraduate

n Accounting n Development and n Information Systems n Philosophy, Religion

n Accounting and Finance Economics n Information Systems and Ethics
n Accounting with Law n Divinity and Management n Politics and International
n Banking n Economics n International Development Relations
n Banking and Finance n Economics and Finance n International Relations n Social Sciences
n Business n Economics and n Law n Sociology
n Business Administration Management n Management n Sociology with Law
n Classical Studies n English n Management with Law n Theology
n Computing and n Finance n Mathematics
Information Systems n Geography and n Mathematics and
n Common Law Environment Economics
n Creative Computing n History n Philosophy

Postgraduate

n Agricultural Economics n Educational and n International Business n Policy Studies

n Applied Educational
Leadership and
Management
n Applied Environmental
Economics
n Banking
n Citizenship and
History Education
n Clinical Trials
n Economic Policy
Social Research n International Management n Poverty Reduction:
n Environmental n International Policy and Practice
Management Management (China) n Public Financial
n Epidemiology n International Primary Management
n Finance Health Care n Public Health
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n Financial Sector n Livestock Health n Public Policy and
Management and Production Management
n Human Resource n Managing Rural n Quantitative Finance
Management Development n Sustainable Development
n Infectious Diseases n Organizational Psychology n Veterinary Epidemiology
n Information Security n Petroleum Geoscience and Public Health
All programmes offered through the External System are designed by academics at the University of London’s
constituent Colleges. Assessment is the responsibility of academics at these Colleges. Currently these include:
Birkbeck, Goldsmiths, Heythrop College, Institute of Education, King’s College London, The London School of
Economics and Political Science (LSE), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway,
Royal Veterinary College, School of Oriental and African Studies, and UCL (University College London).

For further information on the range of programmes

we offer, please visit our website or contact us at:
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