emfss-prospectus 2014-2015.pdf

Undergraduate study in

Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences

2014–2015

Academic direction by:

www.londoninternational.ac.uk/lse


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1 You can gain a University of London degree through the University of London International Programmes, from anywhere in the world.

These degrees are internationally recognised, giving you an advantage in the job market, wherever your career takes you.

You can rely on the quality of the content of your degree. All of the programmes in this prospectus were developed by LSE, one of the world’s leading social science universities.

You gain specialist expertise in business-relevant subjects, with an international perspective.

Our degrees will help you to develop skills for the long term that employers value such as problem-solving, creative thinking, self-discipline and drive.

You receive comprehensive subject guides approved by LSE academics, as well as access to a wealth of online resources.

You can study independently or choose additional study support from our network of 70-plus teaching institutions worldwide that meet our quality criteria.

A wide range of entry points include fast track routes, for those who already have diplomas or an undergraduate degree.

Graduates from these programmes go on to study Masters degrees at top universities worldwide.

The programmes allow you to spread payments over your study period.

Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

How to apply

International Foundation Programme

Diploma for Graduates

Diploma in Economics/Diploma in Social Sciences

General information

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

Worldwide Access, Opportunity, International Reputation 2

The University of London International Programmes 3

Academic direction: The London School of Economics and Political Science 4

Introduction to the awards 6

Am I ready to study? 7

How you study 9

Support for your studies 10

The Student Portal 11

Thinking ahead – professional accreditation 12

The route around our programmes 16

ProgrammesBSc degrees 18

BSc Accounting and Finance 20

BSc Banking and Finance 22

BSc Business and Management 23

BSc Development and Economics 25

BSc Economics 26

BSc Economics and Finance 28

BSc Economics and Management 30

BSc Information Systems and Management 31

BSc International Development 33

BSc International Relations 34

BSc Mathematics and Economics 36

BSc Politics and International Relations 38

Joint Laws programme resources 39

BSc Accounting with Law 40

BSc Management with Law 41

Diplomas for Graduates 42

Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences 46

Additional educational support 48

International Foundation Programme 53

Reference sectionTransfer 54

Selection groups 55

Course descriptions 58

Individual courses 67

Accreditation of prior learning (APL) 68

Application and registration process 70

Fees and contacts 72

How much will my programme cost? 73

Inclusive Practice Policy 74

Study programmes for 2014–2015 75

Contents

Application deadline You can apply throughout the year, but we strongly advise you to apply as early as possible.< Applications must be received no later

than: 1 October in the year before you intend to sit your first examinations.

< Registration deadline: 30 November< Despatch of study materials: Soon after

your registration form and fee are received.< Examinations: May/June

Using this prospectus

Key dates

Information

BSc degrees

Course descriptions

There is a colour-coded band down the side 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 banding on this page refers to any general information related to the University or the suite of qualifications. A guide to the other colours is listed below.

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Worldwide Access, Opportunity, International Reputation

Worldwide AccessThe University of London International Programmes is unique in its global reach.< Over 54,000 students in

more than 180 countries.< 100-plus degrees, diplomas

and certificates.< Over 600 exam centres worldwide.< 70-plus institutions formally

recognised to offer tuition for our programmes.

OpportunitySince 1858, the University of London International Programmes has enriched the lives of hundreds of thousands of students worldwide.< Our flexible and affordable study

methods enable students to study wherever they live.

< Our alumni include Nobel prize winners, politicians, designers, engineers, poets, teachers, lawyers and leaders of business and industry.

International ReputationOur success is based on the University of London’s reputation for high academic standards, built by the outstanding teaching and research of its 18 Colleges. < All programmes offered by the

University of London International Programmes are developed by Colleges of the University of London. These Colleges are also responsible for the assessment of the degrees.

< Wherever our students live, they are examined to the same high standard as those studying in London at one of the University’s Colleges.

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

Dr Mary Stiasny, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) and Chief Executive of the International Programmes

For more than 150 years, the University of London International Programmes has been offering degree programmes to students worldwide. Today, we have over 54,000 students studying in over 180 countries, bringing the University of London to you through distance and flexible learning.

As a family of world-class institutions, the University has a reputation for academic distinction in teaching and research, both in the UK and internationally. Ranging from education to management, and from law to philosophy, all of

our programmes are developed by academics within the University of London’s constituent Colleges. 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.

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.

The University of London International Programmes

“ In the increasingly competitive environment of worldwide access to higher education, the University of London International Programmes continue to offer a guarantee of quality, value and intellectual rigour.”Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS, Vice-Chancellor, University of London



Welcome to a global programmeStudying 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.

LSE’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. Though extremely rewarding, studying social science is very demanding and 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: < Do I want to develop a

questioning outlook and be critical of my own work?

< Do I want to link ideas from all the disciplines I study to create new ways of thinking about issues in the real world?

< Do I want the challenge of developing more than one way of thinking about the social world?

< Do I want to work co-operatively with others to share my ideas and learn how to develop this important skill for the world of work?

If you can answer ‘yes’ to all of the above then you are certainly someone who would enjoy studying one of these programmes.

Whatever stage you have reached in your education you can use the table on page 6 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 International Programmes student you register with the University of London for one of its awards. The academic direction of your programme – including the syllabus, assessment, learning resources and, where given, academic support – is the responsibility of a particular College, or consortium of Colleges, of the University of London, known as the ‘Lead College’. LSE is the Lead College for the programmes in this prospectus.

When you graduate with a degree, diploma or certificate from the University of London you will be sent two documents – a final diploma (the parchment you receive on graduation) and a Diploma Supplement.

The final diploma indicates that you were registered with the University of London and awarded a University of London degree or diploma, and gives the name of the Lead College which conducted the examinations. The University of London logo and the Vice- Chancellor's signature are incorporated.

The Diploma Supplement describes the nature, level and content of the programme you successfully completed and includes a transcript of courses taken and marks achieved, as well as the overall classification. It also provides further information about the role of the Lead College and method of study.

A welcome from the programme team

Dr Keith Sharp, Programme Director

Dr Jan Stockdale, Dean of the University of London International Programmes at LSE

John Ferrá, Deputy Director

Lynne Roberts, Head of Learning and Teaching

Academic direction: The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Gaining a prestigious University of London qualification


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 16 Nobel prize winners and 34 past or present heads of state. LSE academics come from all over the world and from many social, educational and ethnic backgrounds. They are in constant demand as commentators and analysts in the media, act as advisors to governments, and are seconded to national and international organisations.



Introduction to the awardsAward/Level Why consider this? Courses Cost ¤ DurationIf you do not currently meet the entrance requirements for our degrees

International Foundation Programme (FHEQ Level 3)

If you do not have the right entry qualifications, the International Foundation Programme (IFP) provides an ideal route to studying one of our BSc degrees. Students who successfully complete the IFP may then complete a degree in a further three years. You may also transfer onto the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences if you wish.

4 £1,065▲ 1 – 3 years

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

If you can attend one of the Diploma-teaching institutions and you wish to:< Get on to the degree programme and may not meet

the entrance requirements for the degree.< Gain a stand-alone 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.

4 £1,305▲ 1 – 5 years

If you meet the entrance requirements for our degrees

BSc Standard Route (FHEQ Level 6)

< To gain a world-class degree through flexible study.< If you have previously studied similar material to a comparable level

and depth you can apply for APL from up to four full 100 courses.

12 £4,006 3 – 8 years

Individual courses (FHEQ Level 4–6)

If you wish to enhance your skills or professional knowledge, demonstrate 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 courses. For more information on entrance requirements and fees, please see www.londoninternational.ac.uk/ distance-flexible-learning/individual-courses-modules/emfss

1+ £390 1 – 2 years

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

BSc Graduate Entry Route (FHEQ Level 6)

If you hold a full first degree and want a flexible way to gain a second degree, you may be able to complete a shorter than usual study programme (a minimum of two years for most degrees).

9 £3,026 2 – 8 years✝

Diplomas for Graduates (FHEQ Level 6)

If you hold a full first degree in any discipline but, for professional or personal 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.

4 £1,305 1 – 5 years

Entrance requirements for: International Foundation Programme see page 53Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences see page 46 BSc degrees (Standard and Graduate Entry Route) see page 19 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.

¤ If completed in the minimum time period, based on University of London 2014–2015 fees (please note that fees are subject to annual review).

▲ Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences and IFP students will need to pay fees to a local institution. If you choose to attend an institution whilst studying for other awards you will need to pay their fees in addition to University of London fees. If you successfully complete one of these Diplomas you can transfer to, and complete, a BSc degree in a further two years paying continuing registration fees. If you successfully complete the IFP you can transfer to, and complete, the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences or a BSc degree. You will need to pay additional fees.

✝ The BSc Development and Economics, BSc Economics and Finance, and BSc Information Systems and Management have a three-year minimum registration period.

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Am I eligible?You can take advantage of the wide range of entry points, including a fast track route for those who already hold a degree. For degree programmes you will need to have a minimum of the equivalent of three passes at GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level at Grade C or above (including a

mathematical subject), plus two further subjects at ‘A’ level, and proof of your competence in English. If you are not eligible for the degree, you may be eligible for the International Foundation Programme (please see page 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? 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 guide,

you should dedicate at least 35 hours per week for approximately 34 weeks of the year if you intend to complete the maximum of four courses in any one year.

What support can I get?You can 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, Diploma in Social Sciences or the International Foundation Programme must attend a teaching institution.

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.



Flexible studyOur programmes provide an opportunity to obtain a prestigious degree or other qualification at a reasonable cost. You can choose to study independently or pay for additional educational support at a local institution, where available, to benefit from face-to-face tutorial support and interaction with fellow students. Please note that students taking the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences or the International Foundation Programme must attend a Diploma-teaching institution (please see the list on pages 48–51).

Although the University does not provide personal tuition to International Programmes students for the study programmes listed in this prospectus, LSE does offer a Summer School which may provide additional support for your studies (please see the next page 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 office, but please remember (especially if you intend to study independently) that LSE staff cannot engage in active or regular contact or tuition.

Online study materialsYour study materials are specially written by academics appointed by LSE. The cost of your study pack is included in your initial and continuing registration fees. Study materials include:< The Student Guide and the

programme handbook contain advice and practical information such as: how to enter for examinations, contacts at the University, important dates in the year.

< ‘Strategies for success’ – an academic and study skills handbook containing information

How you studyabout study techniques, planning your studies, making the best use of resources and preparing for examinations.

< Subject guides for each course studied. These guides introduce you to topics and help you to use textbooks in a productive manner.

< Past examination papers and Examiners’ commentaries. The commentaries provide an insight into how individual questions should have been tackled and outline common mistakes made by students in the past. Past papers enable you to practise for your examinations. These resources are updated annually and are available to download.

< Regulations containing full details of important information such as syllabuses, programme structures and degree classification criteria.

All of the above materials are available through the Student Portal (see page 11).

BooksYou will need to purchase your own books and we recommend that you budget up to £300 per year. We ensure all key books are widely available either from internet bookshops or by mail order. For more information see ‘advice about books’ on our website at: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/lse

ExaminationsWhen 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.

For most courses you will sit a three-hour paper (or a two-

hour paper for each half course). For the following courses a project/coursework also counts towards the assessment:< IS1060 Introduction to

information systems< IS3139 Software engineering:

theory and application< GY3157 Independent

geographical study< IS3159 Research project in

information systems.

Library supportAccess to a library with a quality selection of textbooks will be important for your study. You may be able to use other university or local libraries both in the United Kingdom and in your own country. We will provide a certificate of registration on request if the library requires it.

LSE Library: www.lse.ac.uk/libraryRegistered International Programmes students may have access to the main LSE Library for reference only. Before you visit the Library we advise you to check the LSE website for opening hours and what identification you need to present when you arrive.

Senate House Library, University of London: www.ull.ac.ukRegistered InternationalProgrammes students are entitledto use Senate House Library. TheLibrary charges for this service:Annual membership £220Six-month membership £110Three-month membership £55Photographic ID and proof of address are required.

For more information:Contact Senate House Library, University of London, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HUTel: +44 (0)20 7862 8461/2 Fax: +44 (0)20 7862 8480 Email: [email protected]




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Support for your studiesOnline study monthLSE runs an online study month designed to help you with your study skills and exam preparation. Running throughout February on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), the study month consists of a series of pre-recorded lectures covering the core concepts and key debates of your chosen courses. The final two weeks of the study month focus on testing your understanding and preparing for your examinations. In between each session, you also complete readings and activities and can use the moderated online forums to discuss the topics covered.

LSE Summer SchoolLSE 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.www2.lse.ac.uk/study/UOLIP/Events/home.aspx

University law coursesThe 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 courses as part of your degree or diploma. More information can be found on our website.www.londoninternational.ac.uk/current_students/laws

Scholarships for students to study at Masters level in London at LSEScholarships for MSc study are awarded annually to students who have successfully completed one of the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences as International Programmes students, and who have also been accepted for postgraduate study at LSE.

To qualify, students will normally have, or expect to have, a first class honours degree from the University of London International Programmes. These scholarships normally cover full fees and maintenance.

Follow us on TwitterFollow the LSE Office for the University of London International Programmes on Twitter for all the latest news and updates.twitter.com/emfss

‘Like’ us on FacebookVisit our Facebook page to keep up to date with the latest news and events. Get in touch with alumni of the programmes and current students.tinyurl.com/emfss-like

BlogStaff at the LSE Office for the University of London International Programmes regularly contribute to a blog, keeping you up-to-date with the latest news and to remind you of important dates. Alumni also offer study tips and advice on overcoming challenges.externalstudy.wordpress.com

“ I am happy to be awarded the scholarship and want to use this opportunity to thank the International Programmes for this amazing possibility to study on one of the most challenging programmes at LSE. For me, such an award is an excellent sign which directs you and gives reliance in what you are doing.”

Artem ZhorinBSc Economics, RussiaArtem studied for his BSc Economics degree at the International College of Economics and Finance

in Moscow. He was awarded a scholarship to take an MSc at LSE. Read a Q&A with Artem in our online magazine, London Connection: http://bit.ly/artem-zhorin

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As soon as you have registered we will send you a University of London username and password which will allow you to log in to the Student Portal. All of the online resources available to students can be found in the Portal.

The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)By supporting your studies and helping you feel part of a community, the VLE forms an important part of your study experience with us. It provides:< Electronic study materials:

All of the printed materials which you receive from the University of London are available to download, to give you flexibility in how and where you study.

< Student discussion forums: An open space for you to discuss interests and seek support from your peers, working collaboratively to solve problems and discuss subject material.

< Videos: Recorded academic introductions to many subjects; interviews and debates with academics who have designed the courses and teach similar ones at LSE.

< Recorded lectures: For a few subjects, where appropriate, the sessions from previous years ‘Kick off’ days and Study weekends have been recorded and made available online via the VLE.

< Audiovisual tutorials and solutions: For some of the first year courses such as Introduction to economics, Statistics and Mathematics, audiovisual tutorials are available to help you work through key concepts and to show the standard expected in exams.

< Self-testing activities: Allowing you to test your own understanding of subject material.

< Study skills: Expert advice on getting started with your studies, preparing for examinations and developing your digital literacy skills.

< Students registered for Laws courses also receive access to the dedicated Laws VLE.

PREVIEW: You can preview some of the resources that are available at: www2.lse.ac.uk/study/UOLIP/study_materials.aspx

The Online LibraryThe Online Library holds thousands of journal articles which you will be able to access free of charge. Many of the courses on the EMFSS programmes make use of journal articles in the essential reading lists. The Online Library with its brand new search engine, Summon, is accessed via the Student Portal. Summon is a Google-like search engine that provides fast, relevancy ranked results through a single search box.

For many students, using an Online Library and reading journal articles are new skills. We provide support and guidance on the best way to approach journal resources and a range of materials are available designed to improve your reading and information skills. A dedicated helpdesk is available if you have any difficulties in finding what you need.

You’ve got mailYou receive a fully functional University of London email service. Once logged into the Portal, you can carry out all standard email actions such as sending, receiving and forwarding emails, adding attachments, and creating folders for storing and organising your email.

The Student Portal

Computer requirements: So that you can make the best use of the resources available, including the Student Portal, you need regular access to the internet and a computer.

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.


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Thinking ahead – professional accreditationGraduates of our BSc Accounting and Finance / BSc Banking and Finance degrees who wish to continue their studies towards professional accreditation in the accounting or financial professions can benefit from our ‘fast track’ agreements with the professional

bodies listed below. Subject to passing the required combination of courses on your degree, you will be exempt from certain modules required on the route towards professional accreditation. We have provided a summary here, but advise you to visit the relevant

website for further information. For all these qualifications you

would study in a similar way to the International Programmes: modules are offered by self-study, supported by revision sessions and/or tuition offered by approved providers.

BSc Accounting and Finance graduates

About the ICAEWThe 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 six Professional Stage modulesThe ICAEW differs 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 15 exams which make up the ACA qualification: 12 Professional Stage modules and three 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 six Professional Stage modules depending upon the options chosen and grades achieved. < Further information and details of the credit

for prior learning: icaew.com/careers

About the CIMAThe Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world’s largest professional body of management accountants, offering the most relevant finance qualification for business, with 203,000 members and students in 174 countries worldwide. It is the only professional body that qualifies accountants solely for business, and is a proven path to fantastic career prospects and high earning potential. Their role within organisations puts them at the heart of the company, helping people and businesses to succeed.

How to qualify for membership of CIMACIMA requires student to have completed their bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance as the required entry point. Having graduated, students who have passed the required specified EMFSS courses are eligible to receive exemptions for CIMA’s Certificate in Business Accounting (Exemptions being granted for C01–C05) and also CIMA’s Operational Levels for P1 (Performance Operations) and F1 (Financial Operations) that count towards CIMA’s Diploma in Management Accounting.< Further information: www.cimaglobal.com/

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About the ifs School of FinanceThe 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 Chartered Associateship of the ifs School of FinanceThe pathway is an accelerated route whereby you can achieve Chartered Associateship status. This is a prestigious award that confers professional standing.

Once you have completed the BSc Banking and Finance and included coverage of management issues (either MN1178 Business and management in a global context within the degree, or by demonstrating equivalent learning via a different qualification) you can apply for Accreditation of Prior Certificated learning to the ifs BSc (Hons) in Banking Practice and Management. You then complete four additional modules covering ‘Strategic management in financial services’ and choose from a range of specialised finance modules such as ‘Applied credit analysis’ and ‘Risk financing and management’, after which you will need to gain two years relevant work experience. The Chartered Associateship designation is then maintained by annual continuing professional development. < Further information: www.ifslearning.ac.uk

About CPA AustraliaCPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies with a membership of more than 144,000 finance, accounting and business professionals. Core services include education, continuing professional development, technical support and advocacy for the profession. The CPA designation is recognised globally, with members in 127 countries. More than 30,000 of our members hold senior positions such as CEO, CFO, Financial Controller and General Manager. With an ongoing commitment to integrity, excellence and innovative thinking Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) will remain at the forefront of business for generations to come.

How to qualify as a Certified Public Accountant in AustraliaImagine you’re a CPA. Being respected, recognised and rewarded in your career are only some of the things you can look forward to with the world’s leading accounting designation behind your name. Graduates who have successfully completed the BSc in Accounting and Finance programme are eligible to receive up to eight exemptions from the CPA programme. Graduates achieving exemptions could progress directly to the Professional Level of the programme, so check the accredited courses page on the CPA Australia website for more details. As a hallmark of unparalleled quality, you will need to complete your degree in order to progress to full CPA status.< Further information: cpaaustralia.com.au

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About the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 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 memberIn order to qualify as an ACCA member, you need to complete nine fundamental level exams, and five 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 eight of these nine fundamental level examinations.

The BSc Accounting and Finance compulsory courses cover these eight courses but if you are a BSc Banking and Finance student, it is important that you choose your optional courses carefully by looking on the exemptions page of the ACCA website to make sure that you are studying ones which qualify for exemption.< Further information: www.accaglobal.com


BSc Accounting with Law graduates

BSc Banking and Finance graduates

About ISCAThe Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), formerly the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS), is the national accountancy body of Singapore that accords the prestigious CA (Singapore) designation. ISCA’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).

ISCA 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 SingaporeCompleting the ISCA Professional Examination qualifies you for Associate Membership with the Institute. Upon satisfying the relevant work experience criteria and clearing the Pre-Admission Course, you can apply for full membership and the designation CA (Singapore).

To qualify for the ISCA Professional Examination, you need to be awarded the BSc Accounting and Finance degree. If you have included all the subjects which ISCA specify then you will gain credit for four of the six Professional Programme modules and will only have to take a further two Professional Examination subjects required for provisional membership.< Further information:

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“ We find University of London graduates a good fit for our firm, Grant Thornton. Coming from a diversity of cultural and national backgrounds, these graduates seamlessly blend into our culture. An added bonus is that some University of London graduates have chalked up invaluable work experience before pursuing their academic degrees.

In a nutshell I would say – they are every employer’s dream of an employee. They possess a certain level of maturity, willing to learn, independent and street smart. Professionals need a full range of skills apart from technical proficiency. ”

Mr Ong Soo Ann Partner, Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton LLP, SingaporeGrant Thornton International is one of the world’s leading accounting and consulting

firms, with more than 2,600 partners in over 100 countries. As the Singapore member firm of Grant Thornton International, Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton LLP combines the knowledge and experience of the local marketplace with the technologies and specialist resources of a professional services organisation at the forefront of the global accounting profession. Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton LLP currently employs 23 University of London graduates.



The route around our programmesIntroduction In 2011–2012, the suite of EMFSS programmes was substantially redeveloped to ensure all of our study programmes aligned with the Further and Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) framework.

About the FHEQ frameworkThe UK’s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) established the FHEQ as a framework for all further and higher education qualifications.

Providing an important reference point, the FHEQ is based primarily on the concepts of levels and comparability. It helps providers of higher education to: maintain academic standards; inform international comparability of academic standards; ensure international competitiveness; and facilitate student/graduate mobility.

Within the context of higher education awards, the FHEQ levels are: Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6. Levels 1–3 refer to pre-University education, while Level 7 is Masters-level. For ease of reference, we have adopted the following terminology:< 100 courses (equivalent

to FHEQ Level 4). < 200 courses (equivalent

to FHEQ Level 5).< 300 courses (equivalent

to FHEQ Level 6).

By assigning each course to the appropriate FHEQ level and presenting programme structures in terms of levels, comparisons can now be drawn more easily across the suite of BSc awards. Course codesThe six-character course code is made up of three separate elements: the subject area, the course level and the unique course designator, respectively.

AC denotes the subject area (Accounting).

1 indicates that this is a 100 course (2 indicates a 200 course, 3 a 300 course).

025 is the unique course designator (based on the old course number ‘25 Principles of accounting’).

Example

AC1025 Principles of accounting

Rules of progression for BSc degreesAnother key aim of the redevelopment is to make progression rules clearer. Courses are taken at three levels, representing the nominal three-year period of study.

In your first year of study you must demonstrate the capacity to succeed at Level 4 (100) courses before advancing to Level 5 (200) or Level 6 (300) courses, unless you have received APL.

In terms of your progression through the Standard Route degree programmes, the following rules apply:< you can take up to four full

new courses in a year< in your final year of study, you

may take five new courses in order to complete your 12 courses, provided you are not carrying a failed course

< you may take a maximum of five courses at any examination period, in any combination of new courses and resits

< you may take an individual course in your final year, provided you do not take more than four other courses

< in your first year of study, you may only take 100 courses, unless you have received APL and are therefore permitted to take 200 or 300 courses

< to be eligible for the award of a degree, you must attempt all 12 courses of the study programme and pass a minimum of 10 (although this would result in a drop in the class band of the degree award)

< for the Graduate Entry Route degree programmes, you must successfully pass all nine courses to be eligible for the award of degree.

Programme structuresAll of the programme structures given in this prospectus are subject to confirmation in the 2014–2015 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full details on the rules that govern the choice of any course.


“ The great thing with the VLE is that it’s 24-hour access, wherever students are around the world.”Dr James Abdey

Dr James Abdey Department of Statistics, LSE‘Statistics 1 is a core first-year course for many of the LSE-led degrees. Although it’s compulsory, many students may not have had much previous statistical exposure.

To support students, a range of learning resources relating to Statistics is available through the VLE. In the video tutorials you hear me explaining a concept in quite a dynamic way. Rather than just solving a question, I will also tailor the answer for

an exam situation: Exactly how should this solution be structured? What are the Examiners looking for? You can’t get that level of guidance straight from the subject guide.

The great thing with the VLE is that it’s 24-hour access, wherever students are around the world. They can either stream video tutorials or download them to listen to offline if they’re commuting. Other

online resources include a Q&A forum where students can post questions; self-test quizzes for each subject guide chapter, giving students an opportunity to see whether they’ve grasped the key concepts; and recorded mini lectures which are particularly useful for independent learners.

Having these different forms of resources, students can pick and choose which they use. They don’t have to listen to every single

video and try every single quiz. Rather it gives them the option to focus on specific areas where they’re having difficulty. For example, students may get onto the topic of hypothesis testing which might seem a bit alien to them so the VLE resources can provide support. Collectively, the archive of forum postings, practice exam questions, video tutorials and self-test quizzes should help them master the material.’



Who are they for?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 structuresBSc degrees consist of 12 courses when taken through the Standard Route and nine courses through the Graduate Entry Route. Courses are classified as either 100, 200 or 300.

Choosing your courses For most degrees you have a certain amount of choice in the courses that you take. In the structures you will see that you can choose from a variety of Selection groups. You have control, within certain guidelines, over the number and choice of examinations you take each year. In any year that you enter an examination, you may attempt: < a minimum of one new half

course and a maximum of four new full courses or

< any number of courses that you have failed in a previous year (‘resits’) plus a minimum of one new full course and a maximum of four new full courses or

< any number of resits only or < five new full courses in your

final year provided that you are not carrying any fails.

Prerequisites Some courses have prerequisites (i.e. courses which must first have been passed). The prerequisites are always represented by the code in brackets that comes after the title of the course.

In your first year of study you must demonstrate the capacity to succeed at Level 4 (100) courses before advancing to Level 5 (200) or Level 6 (300) courses.

All courses are full courses except where indicated otherwise in the selection groups on pages 55–57. You may complete your studies in a minimum of three years (or two years if you are given maximum APL or are studying through certain Graduate Entry Routes). You have up to eight years to complete your degree and you do not have to sit examinations every year.

Accreditation of prior learning (APL), Standard Route only: You may apply for APL from up to four full 100 courses. APL is awarded on an automatic or discretionary basis. See pages 68–69 for more information. You are advised to apply as early as possible if you want to claim APL from a course.

Classification Degrees are awarded with the following classifications: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours (divided into Upper Division and Lower Division), Third Class Honours.

BSc degreesThe 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.


BSc degree entrance requirements

Standard RouteTo be eligible for the Standard Route you must:< Normally be at least 17

years old AND < Meet the General Entrance

Requirements AND < Demonstrate competence in

Mathematics at least equivalent to GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level at Grade C or above AND

< Provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University. A test of proficiency may be required. Please see: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/applications-admissions/am-i-qualified/proficiency-english/proficiency-english

For our General Entrance Requirements please see: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses

Graduate Entry Route< 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 AND

< Demonstrate competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to GCSE/GCE ‘O’Level at Grade C or above AND

< Provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University. A test of proficiency may be required.

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.

Other acceptable qualificationsWe accept qualifications from around the world, please see: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/am-i-qualified


http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/applications-admissions/am-i-qualified/proficiency-english/proficiency-english




www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses


http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/am-i-qualified

http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/am-i-qualified


100 courses

1 EC1002 Introduction to economics

2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)

3 FN1024 Principles of banking and finance

4 AC1025 Principles of accounting

5 One course (or two half courses) from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)

200 and 300 courses

6 MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) or EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)

7 AC3059 Financial management (AC1025) or FN3092 Corporate finance (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)

8 AC3091 Financial reporting (AC1025)

9 AC3093 Auditing and assurance (AC1025)

10 AC3097 Management accounting (AC1025)

11 One course from Selection groups B, E or M

12 One 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) from any Selection group

100 courses




200 and 300 courses






9 One full 200 or 300 course from Selection groups E or M

Graduate Entry Route

Where can it lead?Accounting professions • Investment banking • Management consultancy • Financial management • Investment analysis and management • Further academic study

Features of the degree< A thorough grounding in

accounting and finance within a strong social science framework.

< An international flavour, developed in consultation with academics and professionals throughout Southeast Asia as well as the UK.

< The degree has been designed by LSE academics in the

Department of Accounting and the Department of 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.

< BSc Accounting and Finance graduates can take advantage of ‘fast track’ agreements with certain professional bodies (please see pages 12–14).

BSc Accounting and Finance‘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 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.’

Programme overview

Programme specifics

Dr Libon Fung

Standard Route

“ Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking is one of Europe’s top three investment banks when it comes to the league table rankings of Loan Syndication. I work in the Loan Sales and Trading team and am involved in both the primary and secondary market. I am quite thrilled about this role as not many graduates have the opportunity to enter into investment banking straight after graduating.”

Khadija Khan BSc Accounting and Finance, PakistanAfter graduating with a BSc Accounting and Finance, Khadija was awarded a scholarship to study a Masters at LSE. Watch her talk about her study experience on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/khadija-khan


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvnZmSEADqY&list=PL4D368599E59D7BA2&index=31&feature=plpp_video&noredirect=1

Emily Goh BSc Accounting and Finance, Singapore‘My LSE experience, and the fact that SIM EduAbroad decided to award me with the scholarship, taught me that I had to have more confidence in myself. With this in mind, I applied to three of the Big Four accounting firms as an audit associate. Deloitte gave me a chance for an interview and offered me the position thereafter.

I wanted to go for the LSE Summer School just for the simple reason of

achieving a more holistic student life, but one thing led to another and now I am on a path that is totally out of my expectations and beyond my wildest dreams. For anyone who is considering whether to go for the summer abroad program, I urge you to stop hesitating and go for it. You never know what you could achieve and learn from this whole experience, and thus be in for a pleasant surprise.’

Emily studied at the Singapore Institute of Management and was awarded a SIM-LSE Summer School scholarship. She now works for Deloitte as an audit associate. Read Emily’s story in our online magazine, London Connection: http://bit.ly/emily-goh

“ Now I am on a path that is totally out of my expectations and beyond my wildest dreams.”Emily Goh


http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/community/londonconnection/articles/features/daring-dream


100 courses





5 One course (or two half courses) from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)

200 and 300 courses

6 FN3092 Corporate finance (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)

7 EC2020 Elements of econometrics (EC1002) + (ST104A or ST104B) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174) or EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) or EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)

8 FN2029 Financial intermediation (FN1024)

9 FN3023 Investment management* (FN1024)

10 One course from Selection groups A, B, E or M

11 One 300 course (or two half courses) from any Selection group


100 courses





200 and 300 courses


6 One of the following courses: EC2020 Elements of econometrics (EC1002) + (ST104A or ST104B) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174) or EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) or EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)

7 FN2029 Financial intermediation (FN1024)

8 FN3023 Investment management* (FN1024)



Dr Vicente Cuñat

Standard Route

Where can it lead?Accountancy professions • Consulting • Commercial banking • Investment • Sales • Banking • Trading • Risk management

Features of the degree< You begin with a strong

foundation in quantitative, economic, accounting and finance subjects.

< You progress to a core of compulsory 200 and 300 courses in finance, banking and risk management.

< You can choose optional courses in related areas which complement the core courses to give well-rounded coverage of the major issues and areas of modern financial theory and practice.

< BSc Banking and Finance graduates can take advantage of ‘fast track’ agreements with certain professional bodies (please see pages 12–14).

‘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 and why and how corporations choose and issue various types of assets. The banking courses provide information on precisely how financial intermediaries operate, both on a domestic level and in the international arena.’

Programme overview

Programme specifics

BSc Banking and Finance

*FN3023 Investment management must be taken with or after FN3092 Corporate finance.

“ The most important skill I gained was applying technical analysis to social data and I was inspired how it can broaden knowledge about the society which we belong to. The overlap of Computer Science and Finance is a broad field. There are a lot of interesting projects which are developed in this field, and my degree – combined with my background in informatics competitions – gives a highly valued advantage over others.”

Baizhikenov Bakhytzhan BSc Banking and Finance, KazakhstanBaizhikenov studied at KBTU in Kazakhstan and graduated with a 2:1. He now works for the instant messaging service imo.im in Silicon Valley, USA. Read an interview with Baizhikenov on London Connection: bit.ly/baizhikenov-b


imo.im

http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/community/londonconnection/articles/qa/london-connection-qa-baizhikenov-bakhytzhan

Where can it lead?Business • Banking • General management • Accountancy • Management consulting • Marketing • Further academic study

Features of the degree< Gain the ability to analyse business

and management issues from the perspective of a number of social science disciplines.

< Critically evaluate claims made on a range of management issues.

< Address both foundational and contemporary management issues, either public or private according to the courses you choose.

< Develop problem-solving skills by applying theory and theoretical models in practical situations.

BSc Business and Management‘This degree programme prepares you for the demanding world of business and management. This requires a familiarity with a range of subjects which look at business and management issues analytically and critically. The degree provides you with a knowledge and understanding of a number of issues in international management, while allowing you to learn from issues and experiences relevant to your local environment. Most importantly, you will acquire the ability to think independently about business and management decisions, and gain a degree which will be valued by employers looking for people who can demonstrate logical and quantitative reasoning.’

Programme overview

Programme specifics

Dr Jörn Rothe

100 courses


2 MT105A Mathematics 1 and ST104A Statistics 1


4 MN1178 Business and management in a global context (NEW)

200 and 300 courses

5 MN2177 Core management concepts (NEW) (MN1107 or MN1178)

6,7,8,9 Four courses from the following: < FN3092 Corporate finance or

AC3059 Financial management < IS2136 Information systems and organisations < MN2079 Elements of social and

applied psychology < MN3028 Managerial economics

(EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) < MN3032 Management science methods

(ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174) < MN3075 Human resource management < MN3119 Strategy (EC1002) + (MT105A

or MT1174) < MN3127 Organisation theory: an

interdisciplinary approach (EC1002 or SC1179 or MN2079)

< MN3141 Principles of marketing (EC1002 + SC1179 + MN2079)

10,11 Two 300 courses from Selection group M

12 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) from any Selection group

100 courses


2 MT105A Mathematics 1 and ST104A Statistics 1



200 or 300 courses


6,7,8 Three courses from the following (you must choose at least two 300 courses):

< FN3092 Corporate finance or AC3059 Financial management

< IS2136 Information systems and organisations < MN2079 Elements of social and

applied psychology < MN3028 Managerial economics

(EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) < MN3032 Management science methods

(ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174) < MN3075 Human resource management < MN3119 Strategy (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) < MN3127 Organisation theory: an

interdisciplinary approach (EC1002 or SC1179 or MN2079)

< MN3141 Principles of marketing (EC1002 + SC1179 + MN2079)

9 One 300 course from Selection group M


Standard Route



Professor Leslie Willcocks Department of Management, LSE‘If business was the same everywhere, we could all get on with providing products or services and, through gaining competitive advantage, make profits. But despite the flattening effects of globalisation, international business demonstrates huge diversity and complexity. To understand the business context, and threats and opportunities, you need to consider the drivers and nature of globalisation, and the political, economic, social, technological and legal differences that regions and countries exhibit. Then, as a manager faced with this complexity and diversity, you

need to devise strategies that work internationally, in different parts of the globe, plan entry strategies for new markets, and decide who you need to establish alliances with, and how your strategy is to evolve. You then need to work at the detail of managing different functions.

This course is central to operating in the modern business world. As a student, you will find understanding and analysing international business and making managerial judgements full of fresh challenges, and you will also find that the study of Business and Management not only provides insights, but

also gives you the analytical equipment and knowledge to actually begin to perform in a business that operates globally.

As an LSE professor, my role in the course has been to write the student guide, and act as head examiner. I teach Global Business Management on the full-time courses at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and research and publish in the areas of global sourcing, strategic management, managing information technologies, organizational change and digital business.’

“ As a student, you will find that the study of Business

and Management not only provides

insights, but also gives you the analytical

equipment and knowledge to actually

begin to perform in a business that

operates globally.”Professor Leslie Willcocks


BSc Development and Economics

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< An opportunity to study

aspects of development such as urbanisation, housing and infrastructure, poverty and social exclusion, environmental concerns and issues of gender.

< A thorough grounding in the fundamentals of economics, sociology and human geography subjects whose literature demonstrates keys links with the process of development. Key mathematical and statistical skills are acquired in the early stages of the degree.

< Case study material is drawn widely from South East Asia, Latin America and Africa. However you can also use your own knowledge of the development process wherever you live.

‘Do you want to know more about international development and the causes and solutions to global inequality? If so, this degree may be for you.

Studying this degree will provide you with analytical and communication skills that are valued by employers and institutions. Perhaps more importantly, it gives you the chance to gain knowledge from a wide variety of sources that will demonstrate the importance of development, and give you the chance to understand more about what is happening in the world today.’

Programme overview

Programme specifics

Dr Tim Forsyth

100 courses



3 DV1171 Introduction to international development

4 SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age (NEW)

200 and 300 courses

5 EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)

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

7 GY2109 Geographies of development

8 EC3044 Economics of development (EC2065 + MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066)

9 One 300 course from Selection groups D or E

10 One 300 course from Selection group D

11 One 300 course from Selection group D

12 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half course) from any Selection group

100 courses




4 SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age (NEW)

200 and 300 courses




8 EC3044 Economics of development (EC2065 + MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066)

9 One 300 course from Selection groups D or E Through the Graduate Entry Route the degree

takes a minimum of three years to complete.


Standard Route

“ I chose the International Programmes because of its reputation for excellence. In order to do well at this programme you need an inquiring mind, a willingness to challenge your existing thinking about the world and self discipline. After not studying for more than 20 years this has got my brain working again!”

Robert Tew BSc Development and Economics, United KingdomRobert 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.



“ I am proud that I am a graduate of the International Programmes. 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.”

Chung Chun Kit BSc Economics, Hong KongChun Kit’s studies began with the Diploma in Economics. He then went on to achieve First Class Honours in the BSc Economics. He is now studying for a PhD in Economics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and teaches at HKU SPACE.

BSc Economics

Where can it lead?Because of its combination of verbal reasoning, and mathematical and quantitative analysis, the degree is an excellent foundation for employment as an economist in industry, finance, government or international organisations, among others.

Features of the degree< You will benefit from the wide

knowledge and experience of the LSE Department of Economics, frequently ranked number one outside the USA for its published research.

< You will study questions ranging from how much of its income a household chooses to save and what goods it chooses to buy, to how all the households and businesses in the country interact to determine national output, the balance of payments, inflation and unemployment.

< You will learn an approach to a logical analysis of social and individual decision making and overall the approach for analysing a whole range of problems, often outside what is thought of as the conventional domain of economics.

‘This degree builds on a foundation of economic theory and the necessary mathematics and statistics in the 100 courses. It deepens that intellectual platform in the 200 and 300 courses that are available: a wide choice of more specialised options including economic policy, and the application of economic theory to particular topics.

Depending on your choice of courses, the study of economics will give you greater understanding both of particular areas such as public economics, international trade or economic development, and of the broader behaviour of economies. While much of the subject is settled territory one of the excitements of economics is that it remains work in progress, as the recent international economic crisis makes clear.’

Programme overview

Programme specifics

Dr Donald Verry

100 courses


2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and ST104B Statistics 2* (half course)

3 MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) and MT105B Mathematics 2** (half course)

4 One course (or two half courses) from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii).

200 and 300 courses

5 EC2020 Elements of econometrics (EC1002) + (ST104A or ST104B) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)



8 One 300 course from Selection group E



11 One 200 or 300 course from Selection group E


100 courses


2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and ST104B Statistics 2* (half course)

3 MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) and MT105B Mathematics 2** (half course)

200 and 300 courses






9 One 200 or 300 course from Selection group E

*ST104B Statistics 2 must be taken with or after ST104A Statistics 1

**MT105B Mathematics 2 must be taken with or after MT105A Mathematics 1


Standard Route


Anfisa Loboyko BSc Economics and Finance, Russia‘With a University of London degree at ICEF. I was able to obtain a diploma which opened the whole world for me. The way in which the material is taught makes you curious, since a lot of sources that link theoretical knowledge you obtained to practical issues that govern the modern world are provided. The fact that what you learn is applicable is extremely motivating.

After the second year of my undergraduate studies, an additional stimulus appeared.

I was awarded a place at LSE Summer School, and that experience made me wish to do my Master’s degree at this university. However, I did not wish my parents to bear the associated cost as I felt the necessity to become independent. I learnt that there was a scholarship provided to the top two students of the University of London International Programmes who decided to continue their studies at LSE. This was the single chance for me as I told myself

I would better start working rather than continue to rely on my parents’ financial support.’

Anfisa studied for her BSc Economics and Finance degree at the International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) in Moscow. She was awarded a scholarship to take an MSc in Finance and Private Equity at LSE. Read a profile on Anfisa in our online magazine, London Connection: http://bit.ly/anfisa-loboyko

“ I was awarded a place at LSE Summer School, and that experience made me wish to do my Master’s degree at this university.”Anfisa Loboyko


http://bit.ly/anfisa


BSc Economics and Finance

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.

Features of the degree < A thorough programme

grounded on quantitative, economics and finance subjects.

< Those pursuing the Standard Route can choose optional courses in economics and finance as well as in related areas such as accounting.

< More generally, the degree is designed to develop excellent analytical skills which should be useful in the context of further studies or work as an economist.

‘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.

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.’

Programme overview

Programme specifics

Professor David Webb

100 courses


2 ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and ST104B Statistics 2 (half course)

3 MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) and MT105B Mathematics 2 (half course)


200 and 300 courses





9 EC3115 Monetary economics (EC2065) or EC3099 Industrial economics (EC2066)

10 FN3142 Quantitative finance* (EC2020 + EC2066)



100 courses



3 MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) and MT105B Mathematics 2 (half course)


200 and 300 courses





9 FN3142 Quantitative finance* (EC2020 + EC2066) Through the Graduate Entry Route the degree

takes a minimum of three years to complete.


Standard Route

*FN3142 Quantitative finance must be taken with or after FN3092 Corporate finance.

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

Ursula Wiriadinata Diploma in Economics, BSc in Economics and Finance, IndonesiaUrsula passed her BSc in Economics and Finance with First Class Honours and was awarded a scholarship to study an MSc in Finance and Economics at LSE. Watch Ursula talk about her study experience on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/ursula-wiriadinata


bit.ly/ursula

“ The degree offers an excellent balance between quantitative and qualitative analysis, and has been extremely useful in terms of understanding what is going on in the world economy.”Reagan Yee

Reagan Yee BSc Economics and Finance, Singapore‘I wanted to earn a degree from a reputable university, which was the reason why I decided to sign up for the BSc Economics and Finance with the University of London. The degree offers an excellent balance between quantitative and qualitative analysis, and has been extremely useful in terms of understanding what is going on in the world economy. Throughout my

undergraduate years, I had a dream – to receive my Masters education in the United Kingdom. I am currently reading MSc Financial Economics at the University of Oxford. The BSc degree has laid the foundations for my Masters degree. I am now studying the same subjects as I did in my undergraduate years but in a much more analytical fashion.’

Reagan studied for his BSc in Economics and Finance at the Singapore Institute of Management. He has now commenced an MSc in Financial Economics at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. Read a profile on Reagan in our online magazine, London Connection: http://bit.ly/reagan-yee


http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/community/londonconnection/articles/profiles/dazzling-skyscrapers-dreaming-spires


“ While studying I was able to develop career-related skills such as problem solving, communication, report writing, computer literacy and many others which have been valuable assets. I would highly recommend this degree as the skill sets that you acquire are highly transferable in the modern business environment.”

Ethan Yu | BSc Economics and Management, MalaysiaEthan is now working for the largest executive search firm in Malaysia, MRI Network, as a Regional Consultant in the Banking and Financial Services division.

BSc Economics and Management

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.

Features of the degree< A strong emphasis on social

science theory and practice.

< Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in international management and economics.

< A degree which will be valued by employers who are looking for people who can demonstrate logical and quantitative reasoning.

< This degree contains a substantial amount of Economics, so that students can pursue careers in Management and Economics.

‘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.

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.’

Programme overview

Programme specifics

100 courses

1 EC1002 Introduction to economics 2 MT105A Mathematics 1 and

ST104A Statistics 1 3 AC1025 Principles of accounting 4 SC1179 Contemporary sociology

in a global age (NEW) 5 MN1178 Business and management

in a global context (NEW)

200 and 300 courses




9 One course taken from the following: < FN3092 Corporate finance or

AC3059 Financial management < IS2136 Information systems and organisations < MN2079 Elements of social and applied psychology < MN3032 Management science methods

(ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174) < MN3075 Human resource management < MN3119 Strategy < MN3127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary

approach (EC1002 or SC1179 or MN2079) < MN3141 Principles of marketing



12 One course from Selection groups E, M or S

100 courses

1 EC1002 Introduction to economics 2 MT105A Mathematics 1 and

ST104A Statistics 1 3 AC1025 Principles of accounting


200 and 300 courses




8 One course taken from the following: < FN3092 Corporate finance or

AC3059 Financial management < IS2136 Information systems and organisations < MN2079 Elements of social and applied psychology < MN3032 Management science methods

(ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174) < MN3075 Human resource management < MN3119 Strategy < MN3127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary

approach (EC1002 or SC1179 or MN2079) < MN3141 Principles of marketing



Standard Route

Dr Jörn Rothe


“ The programme is ideal as it allows you to avoid being labelled as specifically IT or Management, but equips you to wear both hats. You should know, however, that qualifications attained from the University of London are not given, but are earned. You need to apply yourself consistently and be prepared to work hard and smart.”

Makesi Augustus BSc Information Systems and Management, TrinidadMakesi is a management consultant with PSTG Caribbean Limited, where he is engaged in change management and transformational activities in support of reform, modernisation, and greater efficiency. Read a Q&A with Makesi in our online magazine, London Connection: http://bit.ly/makesi-augustus

BSc Information Systems and Management

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.

Features of the degree< A focus on how computers

are used within business and

administrative organisations. It is natural therefore to combine the study of information systems with the study of management.

< An opportunity to demonstrate your practical skills by submitting coursework, including computer-based work. You will need access to a standard computer with standard database, spreadsheet, programming language and word processing software.

‘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 business problems using ICT, as well as providing an understanding of the wider social impact of the technology.‘

Programme overview

Programme specifics

Dr Steve Smithson

100 courses

1 IS1060 Introduction to information systems


3 IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming

4 One course taken from the following: < EC1002 Introduction to economics < GY1009 Human geography < IR1011 Introduction to international relations < SC1179 Contemporary sociology

in a global age (NEW)

200 and 300 courses


6 IS2062 Information systems development and management (IS1060)

7 IS2138 Information and communication technologies: principles and perspectives (IS1060 + IS1168)

8 IS3139 Software engineering: theory and application (IS2062 + IS2138) or IS3159 Research project in information systems (IS2062 + IS2138)

9 IS3167 Management and innovation of e-business

Graduate Entry Route*

100 courses

1 IS1060 Introduction to information systems


3 IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming

4 One course taken from the following: < EC1002 Introduction to economics < GY1009 Human geography < IR1011 Introduction to international relations < SC1179 Contemporary sociology

in a global age (NEW)

200 and 300 courses


6 IS2062 Information systems development and management (IS1060)

7 IS2138 information and communication technologies: principles and perspectives (IS1060 + IS1168)

8 IS3139 Software engineering: theory and application (IS2062 + IS2138)

9 IS3159 Research project in information systems (IS2062 + IS2138)

10 IS3167 Management and innovation of e-business


12 One 100, 200 or 300 course taken from any Selection group

Standard Route

*Through the Graduate Entry Route the degree takes a minimum of three years to complete.


http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/community/londonconnection/articles/qa/london-connection-qa-makesi-augustus


“ The degree includes a new course on “Management and innovation of e-business”. The course is at the cutting edge of knowledge on the subject.”Dr Steve Smithson

Dr Steve Smithson Department of Management, LSE Subject guide author: Research project in information systems‘For the final dissertation students are encouraged to go out and do some real research in business or in society concerning the application of business systems. There have been some excellent projects over the past few years, including one in a hospital in the Caribbean where the student had looked in depth at the information problems and the technological solutions available, and tried to match them. But also match them according to

the different views of the stakeholders: patients, nurses, doctors and administrators. Hence, when they complete the degree, graduates are in a position to contribute positively, from day one, to whichever organisation they join within their own locality.

The degree also includes a new course on ‘Management and innovation of e-business’. E-business has changed people’s lives so much – changed their social lives through social networking

sites (like Facebook), content-sharing sites (like YouTube) and blogs, and changed their working lives through the use of web-based systems. There’s a tremendous hype that’s grown up around web 2.0, like many previous information technologies. However, relatively few businesses are actually making much money out of it or are able to harness web 2.0 to make changes in the bottom line. It’s only recently that enough research material has been gathered

together to put together a solid, academic course on the subject. The ‘Management and innovation of e-business’ course is at the cutting edge of knowledge on the subject.’

Watch Steve talk about ‘The Importance of E-Business’ on our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/steve-smithson


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSr-vyJ2cmM&list=PL37B13AA2D6946B09&index=12&feature=plpp_video&noredirect=1

BSc International Development

Where can it lead?International development is a growing field of public policy and private investment. Graduates can work for governments, international organisations such as the United Nations, aid agencies and non-governmental organisations, and for the private sector. The discipline offers the chance to gain experience in various elements of politics, economics and social policy with practical problem-solving skills. Careers can include economic planning, rural development, humanitarianism, poverty reduction, and working to provide public services and environmental protection.

Features of the degree:< A wide-ranging training in

diverse social science skills, and in the subject matter of international development.

< You will gain experience in themes of economic, political and social analysis, with options to take related fields through optional courses.

< The degree is designed to connect different approaches to development, and addresses real-world problems relating to economic growth, politics, humanitarianism, poverty, environment and governance in poorer countries.

‘The field of International Development is the attempt to understand and to shape processes of social and economic change in order to reduce poverty and to create a better life for poorer people, and the countries where they live.

It combines social-science approaches from disciplines such as economics, politics, sociology and demography. It also requires an understanding of global processes of economics and politics as well as more local, national, and sub-national processes.

Typical themes of International Development include poverty alleviation, economic growth; aid and assistance; the management of local and global environmental problems and the political economy of social change.‘

Programme overview

Programme specifics

Dr Tim Forsyth

100 courses


2, 3, 4 Three courses chosen from: < EC1002 Introduction to economics < GY1009 Human geography < IR1011 Introduction to international relations < SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age (NEW) < ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and < MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)

200 or 300 courses

5 DV3165 Development management


7, 8 Two courses chosen from: < DV2169 Economic policy analysis in international

development (DV1171) < EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) < EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) < GY2164 Economic geography < IR3026 International political economy (EC1002 or IR1011) < SC3160 Population and society

9, 10 Two courses chosen from: < EC3044 Economics of development (EC2065

+ MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066) < DV3162 Complex emergencies and humanitarian responses < DV3166 Global environmental problems and

politics (GY1009 or IR1011 or SC1179 or PS1172)

11 One 300 course from Selection groups D, E, G, IR or S

12 One course (or two half courses) from any Selection group

100 courses


2, 3, 4 Three courses chosen from: < EC1002 Introduction to economics < GY1009 Human geography < IR1011 Introduction to international relations < SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age (NEW) < ST104A Statistics 1 (half course) and < MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)

200 or 300 courses

5 DV3165 Development management


7, 8 Two courses chosen from: < DV2169 Economic policy analysis in international

development (DV1171) < EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174 < EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174) < GY2164 Economic geography < IR3026 International political economy (EC1002 or IR1011) < SC3160 Population and society

9 EC3044 Economics of development (EC2065 + MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066) or DV3166 Global environmental problems and politics (GY1009 or IR1011 or SC1179 or PS1172)


Standard Route



BSc International Relations

Where can it lead?Postgraduate study • Government • International organisations • Business and the media

Features of the degree< Gain basic knowledge of at least

one other social science discipline and study the same compulsory 200 and 300 courses as students at LSE in International political theory, International institutions, Foreign policy analysis and International political economy.

< Provides a detailed and critical understanding of the core literature and main theoretical debates in the field of international relations.

< A framework for understanding the international aspects of problems such as environmental degradation, the globalising of economy, development and human rights, which are recognised to be of increasing importance in the 21st century.

‘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 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.’

Programme overview

Programme specifics

Dr Robert Falkner

100 courses

1 IR1011 Introduction to international relations

2 PS1130 Introduction to modern political thought or PS1172 Introduction to political science

3 One 100 course (or two half courses) from Selection group F(i)

4 One 100 course (or two half courses) from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)

200 and 300 courses

5 IR3026 International political economy (EC1002 or IR1011)

6 IR3083 International political theory (IR1011)

7 IR2085 International organisations (IR1011)

8 IR2137 Foreign policy analysis (IR1011)

9 IR3140 Security and international relations (IR1011)

10 One 300 course from Selection groups IR or P

11 One course (or two half courses) from Selection groups E, IR, P or S


100 courses



3 One 100 course (or two half courses) from Selection group F(i)

4 One 100 course (or two half courses) from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)

200 and 300 courses

5 IR3026 International political economy (EC1002 or IR1011)


7 IR2085 International organisations (IR1011)

8 IR2137 Foreign policy analysis (IR1011)

9 IR3140 Security in international relations (IR1011)


Standard Route

“ My life and my future have been radically transformed by this degree. After winning a place on the prestigious UK Civil Service Fast Stream, an accelerated development programme for potential future leaders of the Civil Service, I am now working at the Cabinet Office. Being at the centre of the UK Government has brought my studies to life.”

Lindsey Keighley BSc International Relations, UKLindsey’s degree enabled her to switch career, from working as cabin crew for a long haul airline to a job at the very centre of government. Watch Lindsey talk about her study experience on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/lindsey-keighley


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2wJTdLpscs&feature=edu&list=PL4D368599E59D7BA2&noredirect=1

Professor Paul Kelly Pro-Director (Teaching and Learning), LSE‘I wrote the study guide for Introduction to modern political thought, which is one of the required first year courses on the Politics and International Relations programme. It gives students a broad and general theoretical framework within which a lot of more recent real world politics fits.

In structuring the study guide, you try and give a clear indication to the student how they should deal with the material,

what is the process of note-taking, revision, how do they read. With a course like Introduction to modern political thought a lot of it is engagement with texts, setting out your ideas, trying to critically engage with the text. And that can be done remotely just as much as in a classroom.

As part of a general intellectual training, a good social science education is applicable to a variety of careers. We

find that our students go into all manner of jobs including the civil service, public affairs, NGOs, teaching, political lobbying and journalism. The range is quite extraordinary. Our experience, both from internal students and International Programmes students, is that employers like the high quality of education they get: intelligent, articulate, open-minded and critical students who generally

do well in whatever they apply themselves to.

Different courses on our programmes will give you different kinds of skills. In a course like mine, which is about reading texts, it’s the ability to critically analyse arguments. That’s a very general thing, but it’s a hugely valuable skill in almost any advanced career. It’s perhaps the most important transferable skill you get out of any quality higher education.’

“ Different courses will give you different kinds of skills. In a course like mine, which is about reading texts, it’s the ability to critically analyse arguments. That’s a very general thing, but it’s a hugely valuable skill in almost any advanced career.”Professor Paul Kelly



BSc Mathematics and Economics

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< A thorough programme providing

an understanding in advanced areas of mathematics, carefully structured so that these topics fit well with the economics topics.

< The 100 courses which you take first have slightly more mathematical and statistical topics because these have to be studied before their application in the economics courses.

< There is some flexibility in the choice of papers you take as 200 and 300 courses, but generally, about half of your papers will be related to economics, and half to mathematics.

‘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.

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.‘

Programme overview

Programme specifics

Professor Martin Anthony

100 courses



3 MT1173 Algebra

4 MT1174 Calculus

200 and 300 courses

5 EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002 + (MT105A or MT1174)


7 MT2116 Abstract mathematics (MT1174) or (MT105A + MT105B)

8 MT2176 Further calculus (half course) (MT1174) and MT2175 Further linear algebra (half course) (MT1173)

9 One course from the following: < EC3044 Economics of development

(EC2065 + MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066) < EC2020 Elements of econometrics

(EC1002) + (ST104A or ST104B) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)

< EC3015 Economics of labour (EC2066 or MN3028)

< EC3016 International economics (EC2065 + EC2066) or (EC2065 + MN3028)

< EC3022 Public economics (EC2066 or MN3028) < EC3099 Industrial economics

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

MT105A + MT105B) or (EC2066 + MT1174) < IR3026 International political

economy (EC1002 or IR1011)

10 One 300 course (or two half courses) from Selection group N


12 One 300 course (or two half courses) from Selection groups E or N

Standard Route

“ For those who are unable to do a degree course on campus at a university, and want to pursue mathematics or mathematical economics, this is an excellent choice. This degree has been proven to be well recognised by top universities in the UK. If it didn’t exist, I probably would never have had the opportunity to gain admission into Oxford.”

Tommy Khoo | BSc Mathematics and Economics, SingaporeTommy studied at Singapore Institute of Management and gained his BSc degree with First Class Honours. Having completed his Masters degree at the University of Oxford, he is now applying to do a PhD. Read a feature on Tommy in our online magazine, London Connection: http://bit.ly/tommy-khoo


http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/community/londonconnection/articles/features/level-meltdown-oxford-scholar

“ The reason a degree like this is attractive to employers is because what you learn when you study maths is a way of thinking, a way of modelling problems.”Professor Martin Anthony

Professor Martin Anthony Department of Mathematics, LSE‘Algebra and calculus are new courses. By taking these two courses, along with Statistics and Economics, students are getting up to exactly the right level by the end of year one, which we hope will make it easier for them to transition into the second year.

These aren’t just generic first-year maths courses, they’re definitely aimed at students who want to do the

sort of maths that’s relevant to economic theory, rather than, say, engineering. Given this is a combined programme in Maths and Economics, there are obvious career opportunities in finance and related areas. It’s also a good preparation for Masters programmes.

It’s still the case, I think, that most graduate jobs aren’t too specific about what degree they want. Employers

want bright people, people who can solve problems. What matters, for many jobs, is that you have a quantitative degree from a good university, and that it’s a good class of degree.

The reason a degree like this is attractive to employers is because what you learn when you study maths is a way of thinking, a way of modelling problems. And that’s particularly true in a

combined degree like this where you’re not just doing pure maths but you’re doing some economic modelling.

You can learn how to model a situation and work out what are the important bits and what is just extraneous detail. You can get down to the core of the problem and solve it. The ability to think doesn’t go out of date, that’s the important thing.’



BSc Politics and International Relations

Where can it lead?Careers in the business world • Journalism and media • Civil service • Public sector • International organisations

Features of the degree< 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.

< You will analyse political relationships in the economic and social context and take into account historical influences on contemporary politics.

< You will focus on the changing nature of international society and the principles of international order and justice in the post-Cold War period.

< You will learn to analyse detailed social and political data and to form balanced judgements.

‘This degree enables you to combine a study of both politics and international relations. How political power is distributed and organised within the state and between states is central to this specialism. International relations is concerned with the behaviour of states and their relations with each other. It considers some of the great issues of international society, such as the causes of war and the conditions of peace. But it also concerns international economic relations and such questions as globalisation: its advantages and disadvantages.

I have been involved in the International Programmes for many years and my particular interests are international organisations, especially the UN system and the European Union.’

Programme overview

Programme specifics

Dr Eiko Thielemann

100 courses



3 One course (or two half courses) from Selection group F(i)


200 and 300 courses

5 PS2082 Comparative politics (PS1172 or PS1130)


7 IR2084 Nationalism and international relations (IR1011)

8 PS3086 Democracy and democratisation (PS1172 or PS1130)





100 courses




200 and 300 courses

4 PS2082 Comparative politics (PS1172 or PS1130)


6 IR2084 Nationalism and international relations (IR1011)

7 PS3086 Democracy and democratisation (PS1172 or PS1130)


9 One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) from Selection groups E, F(i), IR, P or S


Standard Route

“ The degree has helped me in my formal career progression, but more importantly has helped me conduct operations better. Having a sound analytical framework to what you do has helped me immeasurably. This was given to me by both the degree content but also the exam-based method.”

Major Will Strickland BSc Politics and International Relations, United KingdomWill took his degree while serving as a member of the British Army in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. He hopes, in the future, to take an MSc at LSE. Read a profile on Will in our online magazine, London Connection: http://bit.ly/will-strickland


http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/community/londonconnection/articles/profiles/profile-major-will-strickland

If you register for a law course, in addition to subject guides and past examination papers you also receive: < Studying English law with

the University of London (an introductory guide to the basics of common law legal systems).

< One copy of the core textbook if you study any of the four Intermediate Law subjects.

< Study packs containing key readings for all the core subjects and selected options.

< Learning skills for law containing advice on study skills, developing English language and legal English skills, reading cases and statutes and guidance on exam technique.

< Recent developments in law, to make sure you are up to date with developments in each subject as of February of the current year and are given details of any new editions of textbooks. Laws VLE homepage

Pre-course exercisesThese 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 PortalThe Student Portal allows you to access the VLE for laws students, which provides a centralised location for accessing many resources and hosts:< Law subject pages with news

and updates, provided by legal academics associated with the Laws programme

< discussion forums where you can debate the finer points of your subjects

< full-text versions of subject guides and other study materials

< facilities for you to set up your own profile pages

< 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

Additional resources for law courses only

For intending solicitors in the UK:Solicitors Regulation Authority, Regulations and Information Services, Ipsley Court, Redditch Worcestershire B98 0TD< Tel: +44 (0)870 606 2555 (enquiries) < Fax: +44 (0)20 7320 5964< Email: [email protected]< www.sra.org.uk< 24-hour information pack order

service: +44 (0)1527 504455

For intending barristers in the UK:Bar Standards Board, Education Training and Records Department 289-293 High Holborn London WC1V 7HZ< Tel: +44 (0)20 7242 0082 < Fax: +44 (0)20 7831 9217< www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Useful addresses< www.legaleducation.org.ukThis website is provided by the Bar Council but covers both professions.

Joint Laws programme resources

Further informaation



www.sra.org.uk

http://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

www.legaleducation.org.uk


Additional information< You may be able to gain

some APL from professional accounting examinations. Please see pages 12-14 for details.

< An additional fee is payable for law courses. Please see page 72 for details.

BSc Accounting with Law

Where can it lead?This degree is for you if you:< wish to pursue a career

in accounting< would like to work in areas of

commerce such as insurance banking, sales and marketing

< are considering working as a Company Secretary.

Features of the degree< This degree will help you to

develop the skills needed to think critically.

< It takes a broad approach to the subjects rather than focusing on narrow technicalities.

< You will need to undertake further study if you wish to qualify as an accountant.

< During the course of your law studies you will undertake research exercises online and make extensive use of online and physical library resources.

< It will provide you with a good background in both accounting and law.

This degree combines elements of the BSc Accounting and Finance degree with the LLB (Law) programme offered through the University of London International Programmes.

Programme overview

Programme specifics

100 courses


2 LA1040 Elements of the law of contract

3 LA1031 Common law reasoning and institutions

4 One course (or two half courses) from Selection groups F(i) or F(ii)

200 and 300 courses

5 LA3017 Commercial law

6 LA3021 Company law






12 One course (or two half courses) from Selection groups A, B, F(i), F(ii), F(iii), L or M

100 courses



200 and 300 courses

3 LA3017 Commercial law


5 AC3059 Financial management (AC1025)




9 One course (or two half courses) from Selection groups A, B, F(i), F(ii), F(iii), L or M


Standard Route


Additional information< An additional fee is payable for law

courses. Please see page 72 for details.

BSc Management with Law

Where can it lead?< Students who wish to pursue

a career in management.< 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.

< It is particularly useful if you want to pursue a career in the management of a legal practice.

Features of the degree< The management courses have

been designed with a strong emphasis on social science theory

and practice, which should be relevant to your experiences and local environment.

< Both the law and management subjects will provide you with a knowledge and understanding of a wide range of issues in international management.

< It is an intellectually demanding degree as there are two disparate disciplines involved.

< During the course of your law studies you will undertake research exercises online and make extensive use of online and physical library resources.

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 overview

Programme specifics

100 courses



3 LA1031 Common law reasoning and institutions


200 and 300 courses

5 LA3017 Commercial law (LA1040)





10 One 200 or 300 course from Selection group M



100 courses




200 and 300 courses

4 LA3017 Commercial law (LA1040)





9 One 200 or 300 course from Selection group M


Standard Route

“ Studying as a student of the University of London gave me the opportunity to get a management with law degree and steer a career in the legal and compliance profession. They supplied me with the keys to unlock my future.”

Harini Jayaweera BSc Management with Law, Sri LankaHarini’s degree in Management with Law equipped her with the skills to take on a career in compliance at major financial institutions. After several years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, she now works as a compliance officer at a multinational company offering research and analytics support services to global financial institutions.



< 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.

< 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.

< 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.

Who are they for?The diplomas are comprised largely of honours-level courses drawn from the undergraduate Economics, Management, Finance and Social Sciences syllabus. Specifically, they are aimed at graduates who wish to: < acquire and demonstrate vocational

skills in a particular field in the workplace and beyond or

< use the Diploma as a basis for progression into postgraduate study and whose first degree is in an unrelated field or

< 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.

FeaturesAs well as developing subject-specific skills, Diplomas for Graduates enable you to question and analyse

information, develop arguments, and bolster your analytical and communicative competence.

Entry to Masters programmes is competitive, and at the discretion of each admitting university, so you should confirm with the relevant university whether the Diploma for Graduates is acceptable for entry and, if so, what mark is needed.

When honours-level courses are taken as part of a bachelors degree, you will normally be familiar with the subject matter through having taken prerequisite courses earlier in the degree. While graduates are permitted to register for these awards without taking the prerequisites, you should be prepared for the difficulty of the courses. For example, you are advised to have a firm grasp, at undergraduate level, of mathematics or economics before embarking on honours-level courses in these subjects.

StructuresEach Diploma for Graduates is made up of four courses, which can be taken in any order (there are no prerequisites). You have between one and five years to complete the programme. A full list of courses is given on pages 44–45.

Notes

Diplomas for Graduates

Entrance requirementsTo be eligible to register for a Diploma for Graduates as an International Programmes student, an applicant 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 (but see notes below) and

< 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

< provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University and

< internet access is also a requirement for registration.

ClassificationStudents must pass four full courses to be awarded the Diploma for Graduates. One resit may be attempted for

any course failed. Diplomas for Graduates will be classified as Distinction, Merit or Pass. A student who has failed a course twice or two courses once is eligible for a Pass grade only.

TransferStudents 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 International Programmes. Students may

transfer between the different Diplomas for Graduates. A student who fails a course twice may change to another course, within the five-year registration period, provided that the failed course is not compulsory on the Diploma for Graduates to which they wish to transfer.

Please noteThere is no accreditation of prior learning offered for any course on the Diploma for Graduates programmes.

Further information

The Diplomas for Graduates enable you to extend either the depth or range of your previous undergraduate study.


Dr Bhaskar Punukollu Diploma for Graduates in Management | UK

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

Dr Bhaskar Punukollu is a Consultant Psychiatrist based in the UK.

“ Studying for this Diploma was an invaluable

experience. I have been excited and enthused

to see just how relevant every aspect of what I am learning is to the world of health care and the NHS.”

Dr Bhaskar Punukollu



One compulsory course

FN1024 Principles of banking and finance

Two courses chosen from:

AC3059 Financial management or

FN3092 Corporate finance

AC3091 Financial reporting

AC3093 Auditing and assurance

AC3143 Valuation and securities analysis

FN2029 Financial intermediation

FN3023 Investment management

FN3142 Quantitative finance

PLUS One 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group including any course not selected above.






AC3143 Valuation and securities analysis

FN2029 Financial intermediation

FN3023 Investment management

FN3142 Quantitative finance

PLUS One course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group, including any course not selected above.

Three compulsory courses

IS2062 Information systems development and management

IS2138 Information and communication technologies: principles and perspectives

IS3159 Research project in information systems

One course chosen from:

IS1060 Introduction to information systems or

IS2136 Information systems and organisations

IS3139 Software engineering: theory and application

IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programming


DV1171 Introduction to international development

Two courses chosen from: (At least one of which must be a

300 course with the prefix DV)

DV3162 Complex emergencies and humanitarian responses

DV3165 Development management

DV3166 Global environmental problems and politics

EC3044 Economics of development

GY2109 Geographies of development

GY2164 Economic geography

GY3068 Society and the environment

SC3057 Social policy

SC3160 Population and society

PLUS One 300 course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group, including any course not selected above.

International Development

Finance

Information Systems

Three compulsory courses

EC2020 Elements of econometrics

EC2065 Macroeconomics

EC2066 Microeconomics

PLUS One 300 course with the prefix EC chosen from Selection group E.

Economics




AC3059 Financial management or




AC3097 Management accounting

AC3143 Valuations and securities analysis

PLUS One 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group, including any course not selected above.

Accounting

Banking

Diplomas for Graduates

Three courses chosen from: (At least one of which must be a 300 course)

IR1011 Introduction to international relations

IR2084 Nationalism and international relations

IR2085 International organisations

IR2137 Foreign policy analysis

IR3026 International political economy

IR3140 Security and international relations

PLUS One 300 course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group, including any course not selected above.

International Relations


Two compulsory courses

MN1178 Business and management in a global context (NEW)

MN2177 Core management concepts (NEW)


MN3032 Management science methods

MN3075 Human resource management

MN3119 Strategy

MN3127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach

MN3141 Principles of marketing

Management

Notes< All of the above structures are subject to

confirmation in the 2014-2015 Regulations. The Regulations also contain full details on the rules that govern the choice of any course.

< Selection groups are listed on pages 55-57.< You are advised to have a firm grasp, at

undergraduate level, of mathematics or economics before embarking on honours-level courses in these subjects.

One compulsory course and two compulsory half courses

MT2116 Abstract mathematics

MT2175 Further linear algebra (half course)

MT2176 Further calculus (half course)

Four half courses chosen from:

MT3040 Game theory (half course)

MT3041 Advanced mathematical analysis (half course)

MT3042 Optimisation theory (half course)

MT3043 Mathematics of finance and valuation (half course)

ST3133 Advanced statistics: distribution theory (half course)

ST3134 Advanced statistics: statistical inference (half course)

*Although this is not a formal entrance requirement, it is your responsibility to ensure that before you start this programme your Mathematics is already at least at the standard of a first-year undergraduate degree in Mathematics and includes multivariate calculus.

Mathematics* Four full courses (or equivalent) chosen from any of the Selection groups (At least one of which must be a 300 course)

NOTE You may not choose more than one 100 course (or two half courses) from Selection groups F(i), F(ii) or F(iii)

NOTE You may take no more than two courses from Selection group L.

Social Sciences

Three courses chosen from:

PS1130 Introduction to modern political thought or

PS1172 Introduction to political science

PS2082 Comparative politics

PS3086 Democracy and democratisation

PS3088 Politics and policies of the European Union

PS3108 Political analysis and public choice

PLUS One 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group, including any course not selected above.

Politics

Two compulsory courses:

SC2145 Social research methods

SC2163 Sociological theory and analysis

PLUS One 300 course with the prefix SC chosen from Selection group S

PLUS One course (or two half courses) chosen from any Selection group.

Sociology



Please see ‘Additional educational support’ on pages 48–51 for further information. These qualifications are for you if:< 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

< you have the necessary qualifications to embark on a degree, but would prefer a course with more teaching support

< you intend to take a degree programme, but would like to gain a recognised qualification after one year.

An entry route to degree studyIf 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.

If you intend to go on to a degree programme listed in this prospectus, choose your courses carefully and make sure that the courses you choose are available on the degree that interests you.

This will ensure that you receive credit for the courses you have passed. You can transfer to one of the degrees listed in this prospectus after attempting four courses and passing two full courses (provided one is a quantitative subject) of the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences.

Features of the Diplomas< You take the same 100

courses as those offered to degree students.

< You must be registered with a Diploma-teaching institution. You cannot study independently for these Diplomas.

< You can complete these Diplomas in a minimum of one year and a maximum of five.

< You sit your examinations in May/June.

< You must pass all four courses in order to be awarded the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences.

Are you eligible?To be eligible for the Diploma you must:< normally be 18 years or older before

31 December in the year you first register with the University

< 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 detailsFor further details (fees, entrance requirements and application deadlines) or to apply please contact your local Diploma-teaching institution.

< There are a number of universities in the UK, including LSE, that will consider you for entry into the second year of a degree if you pass the Diploma with very high marks and have taken the appropriate courses (see page 54). To be considered for a place, you will need to apply through UCAS, stating that you are applying for second year entry.

< The Diploma is awarded with a grading of Distinction, Merit, Credit or Pass.

< You should expect your studies to take 35–40 hours per week.

< You must attend lectures and tutorials regularly and are expected to write assignments, and while these do not count towards your final assessment you are required to complete them before you can enter for the examinations.

MoreDr Phil Stephenson from SIM teaching Mathematics

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.


Notes(1) MT1174 Calculus may not

be taken with MT105A Mathematics 1 or MT105B Mathematics 2.

(2) MT105B Mathematics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as MT105A Mathematics 1.

(3) MT1173 Algebra may not be taken with MT105A Mathematics 1 or MT105B Mathematics 2.

(4) ST104B Statistics 2 must be taken after or at the same time as ST104A Statistics 1.

Diploma in Social Sciences students must take a minimum of two courses marked (▲).

Students registered for the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences cannot transfer their registration to the corresponding Diploma after 31 October in the first year of their registration.

Four courses in total

Compulsory courses:

EC1002 Introduction to economics

MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course) or MT1174 Calculus(1)

ST104A Statistics 1 (half course)

Additional courses chosen from:




GY1009 Human geography

GY1147 Physical geography: fundamentals of the physical environment

GY1148 Methods of geographical analysis (half course)


IR1034 World history since 1945

IS1060 Introduction to information systems


LA1031 Common law reasoning and institutions

LA1040 Elements of the law of contract


MT105B Mathematics 2 (half course)(2)

MT1173 Algebra(3)

PS1130 Introduction to modern political thought


SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age (NEW)

SC1158 Reading social science (half course)

ST104B Statistics 2 (half course)(4)

Four courses in total chosen from:








IR1011 Introduction to international relations▲




LA1031 Common law reasoning and institutions▲

LA1040 Elements of the law of contract▲

MN1178 Business and management in a global context (NEW) ▲

MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)

MT105B Mathematics 2 (half course)(2)

MT1173 Algebra(3)

MT1174 Calculus(1)

PS1130 Introduction to modern political thought▲

PS1172 Introduction to political science▲

SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age (NEW) ▲



ST104B Statistics 2 (half course)(4)

Diploma in Economics structure

Diploma in Social Sciences structure



We aim to give our students as much choice as possible about how, when and where they study. Some prefer the flexibility of being able to study independently, at their own pace, using our study materials. Others prefer the benefits of face-to-face teaching and classroom support, and choose to pay for additional educational support at a local independent institution.

We currently work with a growing network of 70-plus independent teaching institutions worldwide that provide tuition support for our students. We refer to these institutions as recognised centres and there are two categories: Affiliate Centres have demonstrated a sustained commitment to the quality of teaching, support and administration; Registered Centres have demonstrated acceptable standards for the purpose of supporting International Programmes students in preparing for examinations.

The Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences and the International Foundation Programme may be studied either full time or part time. Students must have registered through, and be studying at, a teaching institution that has been recognised for teaching these awards by the University of London.

In the following list, institutions that are recognised for teaching the Diplomas are marked:

DIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

For details about recognised centres, including those recognised to teach the International Foundation Programme, please visit: apps.londoninternational.ac.uk/onlinesearch/institutions

The Directory also provides details of those teaching institutions that have formally commenced the process for becoming recognised.

HONG KONG SAR

HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE)DIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< Admissions Unit Room 313, 3/F, Admiralty Centre 18 Harcourt Road Hong Kong

< Tel: +00852 3761 1122< Fax: +00852 2527 0489 < Email: londonu@

hkuspace.hku.hk< www.hkuspace.hku.hk

INDIA

Indian School of Business and FinanceDIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< 15A, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV, New Delhi 110 024 India

< Tel: +0091 4043 0000< Fax: +0091 4043 0020< Email: [email protected]< www.isbf.edu.in

Russell Square International CollegeDIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< Gulmohar Cross Road No. 9 Juhu Vileparle Development Scheme Vileparle (East), Juhu Mumbai 400 049 India

< Tel: 0091 22 26715816, 2624 1670/ 26254297/98

< Fax: 0091 22 2623 7263< Email: enquiry@rsicollege.

org; [email protected]< www.rsicollege.org

KAZAKHSTAN

Kazakh British Technical University (KBTU)/International School of Economics and Social Sciences (ISE)

< 59 Tole Bi Street Office 402 Almaty 050000 Kazakhstan

< Tel: +007 727 272 39 72< Fax: 007 3272 72 0489 < www.kbtu.kz; www.ise.kz

MALAYSIA

HELP Academy SDN BHD< Level 3 Block E, Kompleks Pejabat

Damansara (KPD) Jalan Dungun Damansara Heights Kuala Lumpur 50490 Malaysia

< Tel: 00603 2095 8791< Fax: 00603 2095 7100< Email: [email protected]< www.help.edu.my

HELP College of Arts and Technology

< 3.01 Level 1-7, Kompleks Metro Pudu, Jalan Metro Pudu 2 Fraser Business Park Kuala Lumpur 55100 Malaysia

< Tel: +00603 2788 2000< Email: [email protected]< www.helpcat.edu.my

Additional educational supportAffiliate Centres


http://apps.londoninternational.ac.uk/onlinesearch/institutions





www.hkuspace.hku.hk


www.isbf.edu.in




www.rsicollege.org

www.kbtu.kz

www.ise.edu.kz


www.help.edu.my


http://www.helpcat.edu.my

MALTA

St Martin’s Institute of Information TechnologyDIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< Schembri Street Hamrun HMR 08 Malta

< Tel: 00356 21 235 451/ 21 222 691/ 21 222 702

< Fax: 00356 21 232 630< Email: [email protected]< www.stmartins.edu

PAKISTAN

Roots College InternationalDIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< DHA-Campus Phase-1, Sector-A Islamabad Pakistan

< Tel: 00925 1578 8380-3 < Fax: 00925 1511 0680< Email: [email protected]< www.rootsschool.edu.pk

Roots College International< Millennium Campus

308, Street no 3, Sector I-9/3 Islamabad Pakistan

< Tel: 0092 51 4859024< Email: rootscollegeinternational@

rootsschool.edu.pk< www.rootsschool.edu.pk

Roots College International < Metropolitan campus

Building # 12-K G-8 Markaz Islamabad Pakistan

< Tel: 0092 51 8439001-7< Email: rci.isb@

rootsschool.edu.pk< www.rootsschool.edu.pk

PAKISTAN (continued)

University College LahoreDIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< 1.5 km from Niazbeg Thokar Raiwind Road Lahore 53700 Pakistan

< Tel: +0092 42 7515851-53< Fax: +0092 42 7515854< Email: [email protected];

[email protected]< www.ucl.edu.pk

University College Lahore Business School MultanDIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< 11/9 Qaswar Gerdezi Road Near Canal Officers Colony Multan, Pakistan

< Tel: 00926 1458 6642-43< Email: [email protected]< www.ucl.edu.pk

RUSSIA

International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF)

< 26 ul. Shabolovka Office 3401 Moscow 119049 Russia

< Tel: 007 495 771 3245< Email: [email protected]< www.icef.hse.ru

SINGAPORE

Singapore Institute of Management Pte LtdDIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< SIM Headquarters 461 Clementi Road 599491 Singapore

< Tel: 0065 6248 9746< Fax: 0065 6463 8317< Email: [email protected]< www.simge.edu.sg

SRI LANKA

Royal Institute of ColomboDIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< 189 Havelock Road Colombo 05 Sri Lanka

< Tel: +0094 11 255 6329< Fax: +0094 11 255 6329< Email: [email protected];

[email protected]< www.ric.lk

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

School of Business and Computer Science

< #53-54 Sagan Drive Champs Fleurs Trinidad and Tobago

< Tel: 001 868 663 7227< Fax: 001 888 622 9666< Email: [email protected]< www.sbcs.edu.tt

Affiliate Centres



www.stmartins.edu


www.rootsschool.edu.pk









www.ucl.edu.pk


www.ucl.edu.pk


icef.hse.ru


www.simge.edu.sg



www.ric.lk


www.sbcs.edu.tt


TURKEY

Istanbul Bilgi UniversitesiDIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< Kurtulus Deresi Caddesi No 47 Dolapdere Istanbul 80370 Turkey

< Tel: 0090 212 3115000< Fax: 0090 212 2970878< Email: undergraduate@bilgi.

edu.tr; [email protected]< www.bilgi.edu.tr

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Western International College

< Next to RAK Free Trade Zone Nakheel PO Box: 16038 Ras Al Khaimah U.A.E

< Tel: +00971 7221 1221 < Fax: +00971 7221 1124< Email: [email protected]< www.wincedu.net

Note: Western International College was formerly known as International Institute for Technology and Management FZ LLC (IITM).

Additional educational support

ARGENTINA

AIE-Asociacion Internacional de Estudios

< Juncal 931 CP1026ABG Buenos Aires Argentina

< Tel: 005411 43798700 ext 556 < Fax: 005411 43616512< Email: [email protected];

[email protected]< www.aiele.com.ar

BANGLADESH

Dhaka Centre for Law and Economics (DCLE)

< 17/6 Eskaton Garden Road Ramna Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh

< Tel: 008802-9134177/ 9111628 < Fax: 00880 2 8121000< Email: [email protected]< www.dclebd.org

GREECE

DEI Bachelor and Master Degrees (College) DIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< 131 Tsimiski & 9 Ethnikis Amynis Thessaloniki 54621 Greece

< Tel: +0030 2310 251 888/239 543/251 999

< Fax: +0030 2310 251 291< Email: [email protected]< www.dei.edu.gr

INDIA

Podar World College< Saraswati Road, Santacruz (W)

Mumbai 400 054 India

< Tel: 0091 22 26054427 < Fax: 0091 22 26054426 < Email: info@

podarworldcollege.org< www.podarworldcollege.org

MALAYSIA

Crescendo International College

< 26 Jalan Wong Ah Fook 1st to 6th Floor Johor Bahru, Johor 80000 Malaysia

< Tel: 00607 222 0998< Fax: 00607 221 2998< Email: [email protected]< www.crescendo.edu.my

Stamford College (PJ) Sdn Bhd

< Lot 7A, Jalan 223 Section 14 Petaling Jaya 46100 Malaysia

< Tel: 00603 7956 3188/ 7968 5532/ 7968 8073/ 7968 1188

< Fax: 00603 7958 4705< Email: [email protected] < www.stamford.edu.my

Affiliate Centres

“ 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 at established companies. One of the most important things that I took away from the Diploma was the cultivation of independence and self-reliance, especially under challenging circumstances.”

Dr Chew Seen Meng Diploma in Economics, MalaysiaDr Chew Seen Meng studied for his Diploma in Economics at HELP, Malaysia, and was awarded his PhD from the University of Chicago. He currently works as an Economic Consultant at NERA Economic Consulting in its Chicago office, focusing in the area of global transfer pricing.

Registered Centres





www.bilgi.edu.tr

P.O.Box


http://www.wincedu.net

www.aiele.com.ar


www.dclebd.org


www.dei.edu.gr

www.podarworldcollege.org


www.crescendo.edu.my


www.stamford.edu.my

NIGERIA

Centre for Law and Business

< CLB Hall, 9B Abagbon Close off Ologunagbeje Street Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria

< Tel: 00234 1 7757719/ 7757720/ 2704404/ 7317601

< Fax: 00234 1 7317602< Email: [email protected]< www.clb.com.ng

PAKISTAN

Bay View College< F-10 Hatim Alvi Road

Block 4 Clifton Karachi, Pakistan

< Tel: +009221 5662657/5223743< Fax: +009221 5223744< Email: bayviewcollege@

gmail.com< www.bayviewhigh.com

L’Ecole for Advanced Studies

< 211 Khayaban-e-Shaheen, Phase VIII, Defence House Authority, Karachi, Pakistan

< Tel: 0092 21 5848791 / 5848796< Fax: 0092 21 5848798 / 5848799< Email: lecolekarachi@

lecole.edu.pk; [email protected]

< www.lecole.edu.pk

University College of Islamabad DIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< Street 21, House 8 Shalimar F-8/2 Islamabad 44000, Pakistan

< Tel: 0092 51 228 1461; 0092 51 285 3178

< Fax: 0092 51 226 0690< Email: [email protected]< www.uci.edu.pk

SINGAPORE

PSB Academy DIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< 355 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee Singapore 169567

< Tel: 0065 6517 2525< Fax: 0065 6276 3103< Email: admissions@

psb-academy.edu.sg< www.psb-academy.edu.sg

SAA Global Education Centre DIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< TripleOne Somerset 111 Somerset Road Unit #06-01/02 Singapore 238164

< Tel: +0065 6733 5750< Fax: +0065 6733 5730< Email: [email protected]< www.saage.edu.sg

Stansfield College DIPLOMA-TEACHING INSTITUTION

< 3 Anson Road Springleaf Tower, Level 6 Singapore 079909

< Tel: 0065 6348 0000< Fax: 0065 6338 0400< Email: enquiry@

stansfield.edu.sg< www.stansfield.edu.sg

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Academy of Tertiary Studies (ATS)

< 34 Southern Main Road Curepe Trinidad and Tobago

< Tel: 001868 663 9495/ 001868 662 7807

< Fax: 001868 663 9831 < Email: [email protected]< www.atstnt.com

“ I have always been fascinated by economics from my high school days. The Diploma course offered by the University of London was the only course which offered a good balance between the theory and application of economics. The course content was very in line with what I was looking for in a diploma course. I was provided with enough online material and the study guides were very useful.”

Shalini Mittal Diploma in Economics, IndiaShalini studied at the Indian School of Business and Finance, New Delhi. She is currently studying for a BSc in Economics at LSE.

Registered Centres



www.clb.com.ng



www.bayviewhigh.com





www.lecole.edu.pk


www.uci.edu.pk

psb-academy.edu.sg

http://www.psb-academy.edu.sg


www.saa.org.sg



www.stansfieldcollege.com


www.atstnt.com


“ The idea behind the creation of the International Foundation Programme is to offer exciting new opportunities for students all over the world. The aim of this new foundation programme is to successfully prepare students for higher education degrees whether they choose to study in their home countries or abroad. The courses have been developed with enthusiasm and expertise by our team at LSE. The grounding in academic approaches and techniques will give students the skills they need to succeed. Our hope is that this qualification will give students the chances they deserve to go on to realise their ambitions.”

Lynne Roberts, Head of Learning and TeachingUniversity of London International Programmes at LSE


Who is it for?By successfully completing the International Foundation Programme you will develop academic skills that prepare you for undergraduate study.

FeaturesStudied at one of our quality assured teaching centres in your own country, you take four Level 3 (‘A’ level standard) courses in total, one compulsory course and three optional courses.

Each course is supported by a comprehensive electronic subject guide produced by academics appointed by LSE. The subject guides are also supported by an online Virtual Learning Environment which includes a range of additional learning resources. All students have full access to the University of London Online Library.


Programme structure One compulsory course

FP0001 Foundation course: Mathematics and statistics

PLUS three courses chosen from:

FP0002 Foundation course: Economics

FP0003 Foundation course: International relations

FP0004 Foundation course: Politics

FP0005 Foundation course: Social psychology

FP0006 Foundation course: Sociology

FP0007 Foundation course: Pure mathematics

The International Foundation Programme provides an ideal route to studying one of our degree programmes.

TransferOn successful completion you can transfer your registration to the degree of your choice. There is no transfer fee when you move on to the BSc degree. You may also transfer onto the Diploma in Economics or Diploma in Social Sciences if you wish. When you transfer we will give you a new period of registration and you will be able to complete the degree within a further three to eight years.

< normally be aged 17 or over before 31 December in the year of registration

< have passed at least four separate subjects at GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level, with grades A–C or the equivalent

< acceptable examinations equivalent to GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level English language at grade C or above or demonstrated fluency in academic English (for example, having passed a test of proficiency in English such as IELTS at 5.5 overall)

< have been admitted to a full- or part-time course of instruction at an institution which is recognised to teach the International Foundation Programme.

We accept equivalent qualifications from around the world. Please see page 19 for further details.

To be eligible you must:



To another College within the University of London Registering as an International Programmes student with the University of London does not mean that you can automatically transfer at a later date and complete your studies at one of the Colleges of the University.

LSE, Queen Mary and Royal Holloway are three Colleges of the University that will consider you for entry into the second year of certain degree programmes.

If you are taking the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences, or four 100 courses of one of the degrees, you can be considered for second year entry.

You cannot be considered for transfer into the final year. To be considered you will need to be taking courses whose syllabuses are similar to those taken at the Colleges concerned.

You will need to have been predicted to achieve very high marks in these courses and to have done well at school. You will be competing with many other applicants to all these Colleges for a limited number of places.

To another university 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 100 courses of one of the degrees.

Other universities in the UK may consider applications from

International Programmes students. You should contact the admissions officers of the university concerned in the first instance and direct them to the University of London website which lists all the necessary information about the programme.

To be considered for a place at a UK university 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.

Between programmes listed in this prospectusThe programmes listed in this prospectus have been designed to make it easy for you to transfer between them should you wish to.

If you are registered for one programme and realise that another would be better suited to you, then you may be able to transfer to that programme.

Please note that in some cases you will need to satisfy additional entrance requirements for the programme to which you wish to transfer (e.g. when

transferring from the Diploma for Graduates (International Relations) to any other Diploma for Graduates).

Full information and instructions on how to transfer between programmes are given in the Regulations.

Information on progressing from the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences or the International Foundation Programme to one of the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences is given on pages 46 and 53 respectively.

To another programme we offerIt may also be possible to transfer to another programme within the International Programmes. This is not automatic, and you will need to satisfy any entrance requirements (both general and course specific) for the programme for which you wish to transfer (for example, when transferring from BSc Information Systems and Management to BSc Computing and Information Systems). You should also note that if you transfer to another programme (either listed in this prospectus or not) any outstanding fees will be payable.

Transfer


List of courses available in selection groupsPrerequisites for courses are given in the text within brackets. The prerequisites must be passed before the course can be taken. Completion within the minimum registration period can only occur if students choose courses carefully, keeping in mind prerequisites. Prerequisites do not apply to the Diplomas for Graduates.

Course number Prerequisite

Example 1

AC3059 Financial management (AC1025)

Course number Prerequisites

Example 2

EC3016 International economics (EC2065 + EC2066) or (EC2065 + MN3028)








MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)

MT105B Mathematics 2** (half course)

MT1173 Algebra

MT1174 Calculus

PS1130 Introduction to modern political thought


SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age (NEW)



ST104B Statistics 2* (half course)

* ST104B Statistics 2 must be taken with or after ST104A Statistics 1.

** MT105B Mathematics 2 must be taken with or after MT105A Mathematics 1.






LA1010 Criminal law

LA1020 Public law

LA1031 Common law reasoning and institutions

LA1040 Elements of the law of contract

Selection group F(i) Selection group F(ii)

Selection group F(iii)

Level 100 courses

AC3059 Financial management (AC1025) or

FN3092 Corporate finance (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)

AC3091 Financial reporting (AC1025)

AC3093 Auditing and assurance (AC1025)

AC3097 Management accounting (AC1025)

AC3143 Valuation and securities analysis (FN1024 + AC1025)

FN3142 Quantitative finance* (EC2020 + EC2066)

*FN3142 Quantitative finance must be taken with or after FN3092 Corporate finance.

AC3091 Financial reporting (AC1025)

AC3093 Auditing and assurance (AC1025)

AC3143 Valuation and securities analysis (FN1024 + AC1025)

FN2029 Financial intermediation (FN1024)


FN3023 Investment management* (FN1024)

FN3142 Quantitative finance** (EC2020 + EC2066)

* FN3023 Investment management must be taken with or after FN3092 Corporate finance.

** FN3142 Quantitative finance must be taken with or after FN3092 Corporate finance.

Selection group A

Selection group B

Level 200 and 300 courses

DV2169 Economic policy analysis in international development (DV1171)



DV3166 Global environmental problems and politics (PS1009 or IR1011 or SC1179 or PS1172)

EC3044 Economics of development (EC2065 + MN3028) or (EC2065 + EC2066)





Selection group D

Selection groups



EC2020 Elements of econometrics (EC1002) + (ST104A or ST104B) + (MT105A or MT105B or MT1174)

EC2065 Macroeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)

EC2066 Microeconomics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)

EC2096 Economic history in the 20th century

EC3015 Economics of labour (MN3028 or EC2066)

EC3016 International economics (EC2065) + (EC2066 or MN3028)

EC3022 Public economics (MN3028 or EC2066)

EC3044 Economics of development (MN3028 + EC2065) or (EC2065 + EC2066)

EC3099 Industrial economics (MN3028 or EC2066)

EC3115 Monetary economics (EC2065)

EC3120 Mathematical economics (EC2066 + MT105A + MT105B) or (EC2066 + MT1174)



IR3026 International political economy (EC1002 or IR1011)

MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)

MT3095 Further mathematics for economists (MT105A + MT105B) or (MT1174)

Selection group E DV3162 Complex emergencies and

humanitarian responses



GY2149 Biogeography (GY1147)

GY2150 Geomorphological processes (GY1147)

GY2151 Environmental change (GY1147)

GY2152 Hydrology (GY1147)



GY3153 Space and culture (GY1009)

GY3154 Geomorphological applications (GY2150)

GY3155 Biodiversity (GY2149)

GY3156 Tropical land management (GY2149 or GY2150 or GY2152)

GY3157 Independent geographical study (GY1148)


Selection group G



DV3166 Global environmental problems and politics (GY1009 or IR1011 or SC1179 or PS1172)

IR2084 Nationalism and international relations (IR1011)

IR2085 International organisations (IR1011)

IR2137 Foreign policy analysis (IR1011)

IR3026 International political economy (EC1002 or IR1011)

IR3083 International political theory (IR1011)

IR3140 Security in international relations (IR1011)

Selection group IR

IS2062 Information systems development and management (IS1060 or IS2136)


IS2138 Information and communication technologies: principles and perspectives (IS1060 + IS1168)

IS3139 Software engineering: theory and application (IS2062 + IS2138)

IS3159 Research project in information systems (IS2062 + IS2138)

IS3167 Management and innovation of e-business

Selection group IS

LA3001 Law of tort

LA3002 Law of trusts

LA3003 Land law

LA3004 Civil and criminal procedure

LA3005 Jurisprudence and legal theory

LA3007 Evidence

LA3008 Administrative law

LA3012 History of English law

LA3013 Public international law

LA3014 Conflict of laws

LA3016 Succession (LA3002)

LA3017 Commercial law

LA3018 Labour law (LA1031)

LA3019 Family law

LA3021 Company law

LA3024 EU law

LA3025 Criminology

LA3026 Intellectual property (LA1031)

LA3028 Introduction to Islamic law

LA3029 International protection of Human Rights

Selection group L

Level 200 and 300 courses (continued)

Selection groups


AC3059 Financial management (AC1025) or


AC3097 Management accounting (AC1025)



IS3167 Management and innovation of e-business

MN2079 Elements of social and applied psychology

MN2177 Core management concepts (NEW)

MN3027 The law of business organisations

MN3028 Managerial economics (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)

MN3032 Management science methods (ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174)

MN3075 Human resource management

MN3119 Strategy (EC1002) + (MT105A or MT1174)

MN3127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (EC1002 or SC1179 or MN2079)

MN3141 Principles of marketing (EC1002 or SC1179 or MN2079)

MT2076 Management mathematics (ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174)

MT2076 Management mathematics (ST104A) + (MT105A or MT1174)

MT2116 Abstract mathematics (MT1174) or (MT105A + MT105B)

MT2175 Further linear algebra (half course) (MT1173)

MT2176 Further calculus (half course) (MT1173)

MT3040 Game theory (half course) (MT1174) or (MT105A + MT105B)

MT3041 Advanced mathematical analysis (half course) (MT2116)

MT3042 Optimisation theory (half course) (MT2116)

MT3043 Mathematics of finance and valuation (half course) (MT2116)

MT3170 Discrete mathematics and algebra (MT2116)

ST3133 Advanced statistics: distribution theory (half course) (ST104A + ST104B)

ST3134 Advanced statistics: statistical inference (half course) (ST104A + ST104B)


LA3005 Jurisprudence and legal theory

LA3025 Criminology

MN2079 Elements of social and applied psychology

MN3127 Organisation theory: an interdisciplinary approach (EC1002 or SC1179 or MN2079)

SC2145 Social research methods (SC1179)

SC2163 Sociological theory and analysis (SC1179)


SC3144 Historical sociology (SC1179)




DV3166 Global environmental problems and politics (GY1009 or IR1011 or SC1179 or PS1172)

PS2082 Comparative politics (PS1172 or PS1130)

PS3086 Democracy and democratisation (PS1172 or PS1130)

PS3088 Politics and policies of the European Union (PS1172)

PS3108 Political analysis and public choice (EC1002 or PS1172)

Selection group M Selection group N Selection group S

Selection group P

Level 200 and 300 courses (continued)



Accounting, Banking and Finance

FN1024 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 course is the foundation banking and finance course on which subsequent and more specialised finance courses are based.Learning outcomesYou 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 courses 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.

AC1025 Principles of accountingAims and objectives To introduce you to the principles underlying accounting, and to enable you to explain and apply key accounting techniques.

This course 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 outcomesYou 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:< Prepare basic financial

statements from both structured and unstructured data.

< Analyse, interpret and communicate the information contained in basic financial statements, and explain the limitations of such statements and their analysis.

< Categorise cost behaviour, and prepare and contrast stock valuations under different costing methods.

< Describe the budgeting process and discuss the use of budgets in planning and control.

< Explain, discuss and apply relevant techniques to aid internal users in decision-making.

AC3059 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 outcomesYou 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.

FN3092 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 outcomesAt the end of this course, and having completed the essential reading and activities, you should be able to:< clearly describe fundamental

aspects of project valuation< confidently apply key capital

budgeting techniques (NPV and IRR) in the context of investment appraisal

< keenly express the mathematical principles of portfolio theory and demonstrate how risk affects the value of assets in equilibrium under well-established asset pricing paradigms (CAPM and APT)

Course descriptionsThe following pages give the aims, objectives and learning outcomes of the more popular courses available. Further details regarding prerequisites, assessment, essential reading and topics to be examined are provided on the course information sheets, available on the programme pages of our website.


< describe the fundamental characteristics of derivative instruments (forwards, futures and options)

< accurately apply well-established derivatives pricing methodologies (portfolio replicating and risk-neutral)

< knowledgeably discuss the theoretical framework of informational efficiency in the financial markets context and competently review the related empirical evidence

< adequately explain well-established concepts in capital structure theory and critically analyse the ways by which the notion of information asymmetry affect it

< cogently explain the relevance, facts and role of the dividend policy

< broadly illustrate how corporate governance can contribute to firm value

< critically analyse why merger and acquisition activities exist, and calculate the related gains and losses with minimum support.

Business and Management

MN1178 Business and management in a global context (NEW)Aims and objectives This course specifically aims to give you a research-based grounding in the formal and informal institutions and diversity of international business. To provide an overview of globalisation and regional developments. To establish understanding of and illustrate how firms develop international strategies, enter markets and operate and manage on the global stage.

Learning outcomesAt the end of the course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to:< demonstrate understanding of

core institutions of international business and how firms manage on the global stage

< apply core understandings, frameworks and management principles to specific business contexts

< formulate choices and decisions in business strategy and operations

< understand regional and cultural differences in how business is conducted globally.

MN2177 Core management concepts (NEW) Aims and objectives To give you a thorough grounding in the key management sub-disciplines. To provide an overview of the development of these disciplines. To illustrate the disciplinary anchors of these disciplines in sociology, psychology and economics.Learning outcomesAt the end of the course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to:< demonstrate understanding of

core management concepts< apply these concepts to

specific business situations< analyse and evaluate managerial

tools such as balance sheets and marketing plans

< explain the relevance of social science to business practice.

MN3028 Managerial economicsAims 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< Be prepared for Marketing and

Strategy courses by being able to analyse consumer behaviour and markets in general.

< Analyse business practices with respect to pricing and competition.

< Define and be able to apply key concepts in decision analysis and game theory.

MN3075 Human resource managementAims and objectives To demonstrate how the social sciences can assist in understanding the management of human resources and to examine and evaluate human resource policies and practices of organisations.

The course adopts the view that research and theory about managing people at work has progressed to the point where analytic coherence can be achieved, and that this in turn can guide policy development and human resource practice.



The course presents and then examines the principal theories upon which modern human resource practices are based.Learning outcomesAt the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to:< describe the relationship

between HRM and organisational performance and be able to critically evaluate the empirical evidence

< critically evaluate alternative perspectives on HR practices

< analyse the relationship between HR practices and their outcomes for the individual and organisation

< evaluate the effectiveness of different HR practices

< comment upon the limitations of the theories covered.

MN2079 Elements of social and applied psychology Aims and objectives This course has five major aims. < To provide you with an

overview of the scope of social psychology and its major methodological approaches.

< To identify the key ideas and processes people use in understanding their social world.

< To assess the impact of group membership and social influence on people’s behaviour.

< To evaluate the role of social relations in our societies.

< To illustrate how social psychological knowledge and principles can be applied to real-world issues.

Learning outcomesYou 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.

MN3141 Principles of marketingAims 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 course explores the relevance of these academic subjects to marketing. Topics covered in the course include origins of marketing theory and practice, consumer theory, product development, promotion strategy, pricing strategy, placement and distribution strategy, marketing ethics and corporate social responsibility.

The strategic approach taken will enable you to gain a broad understanding of consumers and the marketing behaviour of 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 outcomesThe course is ideally suited to those who wish to develop a sophisticated and critical understanding of marketing

theory. At the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you will be expected to:1. Describe the behaviour

of consumers from both an economic and psychological perspective.

2. Discuss the function and effect of advertising/promotion from both an organisational and market-wide perspective.

3. Describe the pricing behaviour of firms in an uncertain environment where information may be limited or wrong.

4. Describe and 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.

These four themes will run throughout the course. You will be expected to acquire a knowledge and critical understanding of these four themes as well as the sub-topics which form a part of each theme.

EconomicsEC1002 Introduction to economics Aims and objectivesTo 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 outcomesYou 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

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problems which are described in daily language to the language of economic modelling and apply the models to solve these problems.

EC2020 Elements of econometrics Aims and objectivesTo 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. Learning outcomes You should be able to describe and apply the classical regression model and its application to cross-section data. You will be able to describe and apply the: < Gauss-Markov conditions and

other assumptions required in the application of the classical regression model

< reasons for expecting violations of these assumptions in certain circumstances, tests for violations

< potential remedial measures, including, where appropriate, the use of instrumental variables.

You will recognise and apply the advantages of logit, probit and similar models over regression analysis when 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 describe and explain the principles underlying the use of maximum likelihood estimation. You will apply regression analysis 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 recognise 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.

EC2065 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 outcomesYou 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.

EC2066 MicroeconomicsAims and objectivesTo 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 200 and 300 courses which require a knowledge of microeconomics.Learning outcomesYou should be able to define

and describe: 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 analyse and assess 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.

GeographyGY1009 Human geography Aims and objectivesTo 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 outcomesAt the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to:< outline the theoretical

contribution and development of geography to the social sciences

< critically analyse processes of contemporary economic, social, cultural and political change from a geographical perspective

< describe and discuss the importance of understanding both diversity and homogeneity to the process of geographical enquiry

< discuss alternative understandings of how the



global and the local human environment are connected.

Information SystemsIS1060 Introduction to information systemsAims 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 outcomesAt the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to: < explain the fundamental

principles and assumptions of studying the application of information and communications technologies in terms of information systems (rather than as simply technical apparatus)

< apply these principles to study a number of practical business and administrative information systems within real organisations

< discuss the social, organisational and economic context of computer use and debate the impact of information and communication technologies on the economy and society

< discuss the history of the development of information and communication technologies and describe some of the emerging consequences for organisations

< express a basic logical understanding of how a computer system works, and its principal structures and components including contemporary technologies for data input, data output, data storage

< describe the principal technologies used in data transmission (networks),

including the basic functions and architecture of the Internet

< explain the various functions of systems software (operating systems), language translators and various classes of task-oriented application packages

< explain the main tasks that need to be undertaken in preparing for the establishment of a new information system in terms of the systems development life cycle and with an appreciation of alternative system development methodologies and tools

< describe and justify a range of professional roles in information systems development activity

< demonstrate, through a project, experience in the analysis and design of small projects using database and spreadsheet programs, and the ability to write brief but informative reports on such work.

IS1168 Introduction to computer systems architecture and programmingAims and objectives To develop an understanding of the fundamentals of hardware and software technologies that underlie contemporary computer-based information systems. To develop an understanding of the underlying structure and theories of computers and programming. To provide the skills needed to develop algorithms for programming solutions. To provide the skills needed to write simple programs in Java.Learning outcomesAt the end of the course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to:< identify the basic elements

of hardware and explain their functions and how they fit together to form an architecture

< explain how data is represented, manipulated and stored within a computer system

< identify and explain the functions of operating systems

< explain how computers interact through local and wide area networks

< identify various different types of programming languages and appreciate how they have evolved since the early days of computer programming

< design algorithms to solve basic programming problems

< explain common data types and structures

< explain basic programming structures

< explain the underlying concepts of object-oriented programming

< write simple but effective programs in Java.

IS2136 Information systems and organisationsAims 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 to some new, critical ideas in management thinking related to the use and implementation of information technology in organisations. The first part of the course 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 course deals with a critical revision of the key concepts of strategy, technology infrastructure and implementation issues. Learning outcomesAt the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to:< discuss the organisational

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implications of ICT deployment< critically appraise the validity

of concerns expressed in particular cases of ICT choices, their merits, shortcomings and feasibility of implementation

< identify and discuss the merits and shortcomings of the major theoretical perspectives that inform the design and deployment of ICT in organisations

< comment upon technical innovation as a process involving both technology development and organisational change

< describe the actions and interventions that are associated with ICT strategies.

International Development

DV1171 Introduction to international developmentAims and objectives The specific objectives of the course are to:< demonstrate that development

is not just about the ‘South’ or the ‘Third World’ but that it should be understood as a global phenomenon

< describe and evaluate the main intellectual traditions out of which ideas about international development have emerged

< show how development can only be fully understood if its historical and political dimensions are given as much attention as its economic and social dimensions

< illustrate how development policy and practice has evolved over time and why some options are seen as possible by governments, International Financial Institutions and civil society organisations while others are not

< do this by looking in depth at the following key themes: ‘late’ development (i.e.

industrialisation now) and industrial policy; agrarian change and rural development; governance and public policy; the international order.

Learning outcomesAt the end of this course, and having completed the essential reading and activities, you should be able to:< show why development

should be understood as global phenomenon

< discuss and critically evaluate the main intellectual traditions shaping international development today

< use a range of historical, political, economic and social concepts and facts in their analysis of development issues

< demonstrate a good understanding of how policy debates and practical interventions have evolved over time in the context of a number of key themes.

Law(Please note: an additional fee is payable for these law courses).LA1010 Criminal lawThis 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.

LA1020 Public lawThe 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.

LA1040 Elements of the law of contractContracts are the legal basis of all commercial transactions. Covering the core topics – including formation of contracts, capacity to contract and privity, performance and breach of contract and remedies for breach of contract – the emphasis is on understanding the key underlying principles of English law. This is very much a case law subject, with judicial precedents stretching back nearly 400 years in some instances (but more usually of 19th- and 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.

LA1031 Common law reasoning and institutions This comprehensive introduction to the English legal system seeks to convey what is distinctive about the common law approach as a legal methodology and as it reflects the history and politics of England and 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.

Mathematics and Statistics

MT105A Mathematics 1 (half course)Aims and objectivesTo enable you to acquire skills in the methods of calculus (including multivariate calculus) and linear algebra, as required for their use in economics-based subjects and to prepare you for 200 and 300 courses in mathematics and/or related disciplines.Learning outcomesAt the end of this half course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should have:< used the concepts, terminology,

methods and conventions covered in the half course to solve mathematical problems in this subject

< the ability to solve unseen mathematical problems involving understanding of these concepts and application of these methods

< seen how mathematical techniques can be used to solve problems in economics and related subjects.

MT105B Mathematics 2 (half course)Aims and objectives To enable you to acquire further skills in the methods of calculus and linear algebra (in addition to those in MT105A Mathematics 1), as required for their use in economics-based subjects and to prepare you for courses in mathematics and/or related disciplines.Learning outcomesAt the end of this half course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should have:< used the concepts, terminology,

methods and conventions covered in the half course to solve mathematical problems in this subject

< the ability to solve unseen mathematical problems involving understanding of these concepts and application of these methods

< seen how mathematical techniques can be used to solve problems in economics and related subjects.

MT1173 AlgebraAims and objectives To enable you to acquire skills in the methods of algebra, as required for their use in further mathematics subjects and economics-based subjects. To prepare students for further courses in mathematics and/or related disciplines.Learning outcomesAt the end of the course, and having completed the essential reading and activities, you should be able to:< use the concepts, terminology,

methods and conventions covered in the course to solve mathematical problems in this subject

< solve unseen mathematical problems involving understanding of these concepts and application of these methods

< see how algebra can be used to solve problems in economics and related subjects

< demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of algebra.

MT1174 CalculusAims and objectives To enable you to acquire skills in the methods of calculus (including multivariate calculus), as required for their use in further mathematics subjects and economics-based subjects. To prepare you for further courses in mathematics and/or related disciplines.Learning outcomesAfter successfully completing this half course, you should:< use the concepts, terminology,

methods and conventions covered in the course to solve mathematical problems in this subject

< solve unseen mathematical problems involving understanding of these concepts and application of these methods

< see how calculus can be used to solve problems in economics and related subjects

< demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of calculus.

ST104A Statistics 1 (half course)Aims and objectivesTo 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 outcomesAt the end of the course, and having completed the essential reading and activities, you should:< be familiar with the key ideas

of statistics that are accessible

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to a student with a moderate mathematical competence

< be able to routinely apply a variety of methods for explaining, summarising and presenting data and interpreting results clearly using appropriate diagrams, titles and labels when required

< be able to summarise the ideas of randomness and variability, and the way in which these link to probability theory to allow the systematic and logical collection of statistical techniques of great practical importance in many applied areas

< have a grounding in probability theory and some grasp of the most common statistical methods

< be able to perform inference to test the significance of common measures such as means and proportions and conduct chi-squared tests of contingency tables

< be able to use simple linear regression and correlation analysis and know when it is appropriate to do so.

ST104B Statistics 2 (half course)Aims and objectivesTo 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 courses in statistics are also introduced. Learning outcomesAfter successfully completing this half course, you should:< be a competent user of standard

statistical operators and be able to recall a variety of well-known distributions and their respective moments

< be able to explain the

fundamentals of statistical inference and be able to apply these principles to justify the use of an appropriate model and perform tests in a number of different settings

< appreciate that statistical techniques are based on assumptions and in any analysis of real problems the plausibility of such assumptions must be thoroughly investigated.

Politics and International Relations

IR1011 Introduction to international relations Aims and objectivesTo explore the evolution of the discipline of International Relations (IR) over the past century by examining our changing understandings of order within the anarchic international system. To consider the impact of major historical events on the evolution of academic IR, including the ongoing impact of globalisation. To introduce students to a range of theoretical tools that will help them to examine the behaviour of international actors and the nature of international systems. To define and discuss some of the main concepts within the discipline, including war, peace, the state, and power. To critically assess challenges facing contemporary international society, including security, global governance, and the rise of East Asian actors.Learning outcomesAt the end of the course and having completed the essential reading and activities students should be able to:< Explain the relevance

of key terms in IR.< Identify the strengths and

weaknesses of IR’s various theoretical approaches.

< Analyse international events from

a variety of theoretical viewpoints.< Describe the nature of

units and social structures within the contemporary international system.

IR1034 World history since 1945Aims and objectives To develop the ability to think logically and critically. To develop knowledge of political and social systems and of the various cultural influences on policy-makers in different parts of the Cold War world.Learning outcomesAt the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to:< analyse the nature and

significance of the Cold War international system

< explain how the Cold War originated and how and why it ended

< describe how Cold War international crises were perceived and responded to, particularly by the USA, in various parts of the world

< relate local and regional aspects of particular conflicts to the broader international aspects of the Cold War which influenced them

< analyse what influenced states and their rulers as they sought to expand their power and influence and deal with threats to their interests

< become aware of the elements of the Cold War international system that were connected to the post-Cold War era.



PS1130 Introduction to modern political thoughtAims 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 outcomesYou 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.

PS1172 Introduction to political scienceAims and objectivesTo introduce you to the main differences between democratic and non-democratic regimes, and between different models of democratic government, and how political preferences are formed, how voters behave, how parties compete, how interest groups form, and how electoral systems shape behaviour. To explain how political institutions work, such

as presidential and parliamentary systems, single-party and coalition governments, federalism, and courts and central banks.

To explain how political behaviour and institutions shape policy outcomes, such as economic performance, public spending, and immigration and environmental policies, and to prepare you for further courses in political science.Learning outcomesAt the end of this course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to: < explain patterns of voting

behaviour and party competition in different countries, and how electoral systems influence voters and parties

< explain how different institutional designs of democracy work

< understand how political science explains policy outcomes

< critically evaluate rational choice and institutional theories in political science

< explain the pros and cons of quantitative and qualitative methods in political science.

SociologySC1158 Reading social science (half course)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 outcomesAt the end of this half course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to:< discuss texts using a

critical approach

< recognise, understand and explain an argument or idea

< identify and discuss arguments and ideas across a range of thinkers and writers, and be able to identify the broader context of these arguments

< read and analyse texts with the aim of formulating sustained arguments of your own.

SC1179 Contemporary sociology in a global age (NEW)Aims and objectivesThe objectives specifically include:< Giving an overview of key issues

in contemporary sociology.< Enabling students to apply core

substantive and theoretical debates in sociology to a diverse range of empirical societies, including their own.

Learning outcomesAt the end of the course and having completed the essential reading and activities you should be able to:< Describe the nature of the

sociological perspective and the major theories of contemporary society.

< Read the set texts critically and creatively and select relevant material cited by the authors selectively in their examination answers.

< Evaluate the sociological debates surrounding the processes of globalisation and be able to compare and criticise these.


Individual coursesWhat is an individual course?An individual course is a single course from one of the EMFSS programmes. As long as you satisfy the entry requirements and have the necessary background, you can take an individual course without registering for a degree or diploma programme. More than 90 individual courses are currently available.

When you register you will receive a certificate of registration. If you pass the examination you will receive a certificate of achievement.

Are individual courses for me? You can take individual courses to enhance your skills or professional knowledge, or to satisfy the accreditation requirements of a university or professional body, or simply to study certain subjects in which you are interested. If you are currently taking a degree or Diploma for Graduates which does not include all the courses you need for professional accreditation, you can apply to take the additional courses as individual courses.

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 courses as part of an EMFSS degree or diploma programme.

Progression and creditIf, after completing an individual course, you apply and are admitted to register for an EMFSS degree or Diploma for Graduates

programme, you can obtain credit for the individual course(s) you have taken, provided you apply within three years of completing the individual course(s). Courses can only be credited if they are available on the relevant degree or Diploma for Graduates structure. The maximum number of courses for which credit may be given is:< eight full courses for degrees

through the Standard Route< six full courses for degrees

through the Graduate Entry Route< two full courses for the

Diplomas for Graduates.Further information is given in the EMFSS Programme Regulations for individual courses.

Flexible study at a reasonable cost Assessment is by one written examination (four of the available courses also require coursework). Examinations are held once a year in May/June, so you can complete an individual course in one year if you wish.

A composite fee of £390 for each full course (in 2014–2015) covers registration for two years and one examination. If you do not pass the exam the first time you can retake it the following year (you will need to pay an additional fee to do this).

You can apply for up to eight full courses (or the equivalent) in one year. If your application is accepted, you will be able to register for up to four courses (or the equivalent) in one year.

For more information please see: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/shortcourses/lse





You can gain APL up to the value of four full 100 courses (please see Selection groups F(i) and F(ii) on page 55). You may be able to apply for APL 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.

To be eligible to apply for APL, you must satisfy us that you have already passed examinations

that equate in level, content and standard to the 100 course(s) that form part of your degree.

Some APL we award is automatic; all other APL is considered on a discretionary basis. Further details and a full list of qualifications which may be considered for APL are given on our website at: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/community/students

A formal application must be made for all APL< The classification of degree you

receive will not be adversely affected by the APL you receive.

< You will be able to use APL from named courses, as appropriate, for prerequisite purposes as you progress through your degree.

They also count towards the total number of courses you have to take to complete the degree. In this respect, it is as if you have taken these subjects as part of your degree studies. This applies to all degrees except BSc Economics and Management.

< APL is only valid for a limited period. If you are granted APL, this period is given on your decision letter. If you do not attempt an examination during this period, the APL will expire. If this happens, and you still want the APL to count towards your degree, you will need to make a further application.

Other institutions may use the terms ‘credit transfer’ or ‘advanced standing’; we use the term ‘accreditation of prior learning’ (APL). If we award you APL you are not required to take a particular course or courses as part of your degree. We only award APL on the Standard Routes of the BSc degrees.

Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

Am I eligible to apply for APL?You can be considered for APL 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.< You must have passed examinations which compare

in level, content and standard to the examinations for the courses from which you want APL.

< APL is normally only considered on a subject-for-subject basis. For example, you should only apply for APL from the course EC1002 Introduction to economics if, in your opinion, you have previously studied a similar subject in the same depth, at degree level (or the equivalent), and you have achieved good marks in the corresponding examination.

< We do not give APL on the basis of GCSE/GCE ‘O’ levels or GCE ‘A’ levels, or other similar school-leaving examinations.

3. If you are applying for automatic APL, you must have passed the whole of the qualification(s) on which your application is based, within the five years preceding the application.

< If you are applying for discretionary APL, consideration will also be given if you have completed part of a degree-level qualification that has been examined.

< Except for some accounting and legal bodies, we do not normally grant APL from Economics, Management, Finance and Social Science subjects on the basis of examinations from professional bodies. For details please visit: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/community/students


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All requests for APL should be made when applying for admission, using the online application form. If, for any reason, you are unable to do this, you should make your request as soon as possible to the Admissions Office using the online enquiry form.

Deadline dateWe must receive your initial application for APL no later than: 1 October but would strongly advise that you apply earlier than this.

On receipt of your initial APL application, the Admissions Office will send you one of the following: < a decision letter advising

you that certain automatic APL has been awarded or

< a letter requesting further documentary evidence before a decision regarding automatic APL can be taken or

< a decision letter informing you that your APL request has been unsuccessful. This will usually be because you do not satisfy the criteria given in the section ‘Am I eligible to apply for APL?’

If you are applying for discretionary APL, we will then send you an APL request pack.

Please complete and return the request form following the instructions given in the accompanying letter.

You must also submit all the documentary evidence requested in that letter and the fee indicated.

Once we have received this we will then take a decision on your application for discretionary APL as soon as possible. Please note that it is not possible for us to refund the APL application fee, even if we are unable to award you any APL.

Notes< Applications for APL cannot be considered after

a student has made entry to the examination for the course concerned. Students who have failed an examination may not, at a later stage, apply for APL from that examination.

< APL is valid only for a limited time and as indicated in the offer of APL.

< APL is valid only for the particular programme of study and subject for which they have been awarded.

How do I apply for APL?Formal application must be made for all APL, both discretionary and automatic.

Automatic APL< If you have passed the correct

subjects and satisfy the conditions we specify, we will grant you automatic APL from up to four full courses.

< Applicants will be awarded all the APL possible for the qualifications they have.

< There is no APL application fee for the consideration of automatic APL (see ‘How do I apply for APL?’ below).

Discretionary APL< We will consider past

qualifications for up to a maximum of four individual full courses (MT105A, MT105B, ST104A and ST104B count as half courses).

< The APL application fee is payable for the consideration of all discretionary APL (see ‘How do I apply for APL?’ below).

Full information about APL 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 APL policy and APL awarded for each degree.

Please note: all applicants must also satisfy the criteria listed under ‘Am I eligible to apply for APL?’ on the previous page.For further information about APL please visit our website:

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How to apply and register

Complete the online application form, listing all your qualifications. We accept qualifications from around the world, please see: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/applications-admissions/am-i-qualified for further guidance. There is also an application fee which you pay when you submit the form.

Applicants resident in Hong Kong and Singapore should return their application form directly to:

Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE)University of London International Programmes Admissions Unit 3/F, Admiralty Centre 18 Harcourt Road Hong Kong

Singapore:RELC Examinations Bureau,30 Orange Grove Road, Level 3 RELC Building,Singapore 258352

When you submit your application form we send you a student number. The allocation of a student number at this stage does not constitute acceptance onto the programme.

Submit your documentary evidence. Please do not send original documents. This can be done online when submitting your application or at a later stage. Please see: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/applications-admissions/how-apply/documentary-evidence

You can also send it via mail (listing your full name and your qualifications) to:

Admissions OfficeUniversity of LondonInternational ProgrammesGround floorStewart House32 Russell SquareLondon WC1B 5DNUnited Kingdom Please submit documentary evidence in support of your application as early as possible, but no later than 1 November. Applications received after the deadline date will be kept on file and processed when the new admissions year opens in February.

See below for further information about documentary evidence.

< For the Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences please apply through the Diploma-teaching institution that you will attend (see pages 48–51).

< For the International Foundation Programme please refer to our website for information on the application process.

< For all other programmes you apply online: londoninternational.ac.uk/how_to_apply

< Students who intend to study at an institution are advised to contact the institution for advice about submitting their application.

< Please read the ‘Guidance notes for applications (Undergraduate)’ before you complete your application.

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Application and registration process

Tests of proficiency in EnglishFor awards that staisfy the University’s English language requirementrs for all undergraduate programmes please refer to the website: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/applications-admissions/am-i-qualified/proficiency-english/proficiency-english

Documentary evidenceYou must supply evidence that you have achieved the qualifications listed on your application form and it is your responsibility to arrange for all the necessary documentation to be obtained to support your application.

If we request additional documentary evidence after you have submitted your

application, please make sure that we receive it by the due registration date. If you are unable to do this please contact us.

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Once we have received all the necessary documentation we check your application and give you a decision. We email you with one of the following responses: EITHER You are qualified and we will email you a letter offering you registration for your chosen programme (called the ‘Offer letter’). 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 who consider qualifications which are not published under the Qualifications for Entrance Schedule, incomplete qualifications (e.g. diplomas/degrees) and substantial work experience.* If we cannot accept your current qualifications and experience, we will advise you what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible in the future.

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 (three years from the date it is submitted), 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 an alternate entry point where applicable. If you are eligible, we will send you an offer letter for that route.

Shortly after you receive the offer letter, we email you details of how to register online. You should register as early as possible but no later than 30 November.

Once you register, we send you your study materials.

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Useful information for applicants

< Submit your application even if it is incomplete (for example: if you are waiting to sit an examination or to receive examination results). Do not delay – we can often begin to consider your application without all the evidence.

< We cannot tell you whether you are eligible until your form and application handling

fee has been received.< We will process your

application as soon as we receive your fee. You are also asked to note that this fee cannot be refunded.

< Once your application is received, it is kept on file for three years. During this time we will give you any advice and information you need about your application at no extra cost.

* The Special Admissions Panel considers every aspect of the application including all qualifications, relevant work experience and reasons for study. However, you are asked to note that applications are rarely accepted on the basis of extensive/relevant work experience alone. Evidence of a qualification obtained since leaving secondary/high school is also invariably required. Having considered your application, the panel may decide that you must obtain an additional qualification(s) before an offer of registration for the International Programmes can be made.



Other costs In addition to the fees payable to the University, you should also budget for the cost of: < purchasing textbooks (this may well be in the region of £300 per year) < the cost of any course or tuition you choose to take or (for

the Diploma in Economics, Diploma in Social Sciences or the International Foundation Programme) are required to take

< the fee levied by your local examination centre to cover their costs.

ACADEMIC YEAR 2014/15

Application handling fee £76 (non-refundable)

APL application fee £80 (per course)

APL application fee £40 (per half course)

Initial registration fee £710 (BSc and Graduate Entry Route; Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences)

Initial registration fee £540 (Diplomas for Graduates)

Continuing registration fee £350

Examination fee per course £210

Examination fee per half course £105

Additional registration fee for £47 students taking law courses (per course)

DATES FOR 2014/15 ACADEMIC SESSION

The application handling fee is valid until the application closing date, 1 October 2014.

The registration fee is valid until the registration closing date, 30 November 2014.

The continuing registration fee is valid and payable between 1 March 2014 and 30 November 2014.

The examination fees apply to students entering the 2015 examinations and are payable between 30 November 2014 and the examination entry deadline date, 1 February 2015.

Please note: fees are subject to annual review. The University reserves the right to amend previously announced fees, if necessary. Please see the opposite page for fee examples.

All fees must be paid in pounds sterling, which may be paid either by Western Union Quick Pay, a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Electron, JCB), banker’s draft/cheque or international money/postal order, made payable to ‘The University of London’.

Fees payable to the University Financial assistanceNo financial assistance is available from the University. Some employers in both the public and private sector may be willing to consider offering financial assistance to their employees. Students who are resident in the UK may be able to apply for a Career Development Loan. Information can be obtained from the GOV.UK website: http://bit.ly/OIoI1f

Students with disabilitiesDisabled students who are resident in the UK may also be able to apply for a Disabled Student Allowance (DSA). For a copy of the information leaflet (which answers most of the questions commonly asked about DSAs) please contact the Skill Information Line on 0800 328 5050, textphone 18001 0800 328 5050 or email [email protected] guide is also available on the Skill website: www.skill.org.uk/page.aspx?c=15&p=148#funding

Armed forcesStudents who are members of the UK Armed Forces should note that the University of London has been approved by the Ministry of Defence in support of the Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme (ELC Provider Reference Number 1284). The Scheme provides financial support to eligible Service personnel who wish to enhance their educational or vocational achievements. The ELC Administration Service website can be found at: www.enhancedlearningcredits.co.uk

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

Personal callersIf you are in London at any time you would be most welcome to visit our offices. Most of our offices are open between 9.00am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, but you are advised to telephone first to make an appointment to ensure that the person you want to see is available.

If you have any questions that are not answered by this prospectus or you would like information about any of the other qualifications listed on page 75, please contact:The Student Advice CentreUniversity of London Stewart House 32 Russell SquareLondon WC1B 5DNUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)20 7862 8360Web: enquiries.londoninternational.ac.uk

Please give your full postal address when contacting the Student Advice Centre.

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

First year

Application fee £76Initial registration fee £710Examination fee £840(four full courses)

Second year

Continuing registration fee £350Examination fee £840(four full courses)

Third year


Total £4,006

This example is for an International Foundation Programme student who then transfers to a degree, completing the International Foundation Programme in the minimum amount of time (one year).

First year

The total incorporates the initial registration fee and examination fees.

Sub-total £1,065

The student then transfers on to the Standard Route

This example is for a degree student who completes in four years, with two resits in the second year.

First year


Second year

Continuing registration fee £350Examination fee £840(four courses incl. two resits)

Third year

Continuing registration fee £350Examination fee £630(three full courses)

Fourth year

Continuing registration fee £350Examination fee £630(three full courses)

Total £4,776

Second year

Continuing registration £350Examination fee £840(four full courses)

Third year


Fourth year


Sub-total £3,570 Overall total £4,635

Standard Route

Standard Route


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

First year


Second year

Continuing registration fee £350Examination fee £1,050(five full courses)

Total £3,026 The BSc Development and Economics, BSc Economics and Finance, and BSc Information Systems and Management have a three-year minimum registration period to allow time to complete the necessary prerequisites.

Students should contact a local Diploma-teaching institution for full details of their fees. The fees payable to the University by a student in 2014–2015 who completes one of these Diplomas in one year are:

First year

Initial registration fee £710Examination fee £595(four full courses)

Total £1,305


This example is for a Diploma for Graduates student who completes in the minimum amount of time (one year) and without resits.

First year


Total £1,456

Diploma for Graduates

Diploma in Economics/ Diploma in Social Sciences

Standard Route

How much will my programme cost?

These examples are based on 2014–2015 fees and do not reflect year-on-year increases.



The aim of the panel is to ensure that disabled and other students with specific access requirements are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged when compared with other students. If you have specific access requirements (such as extra time or special aids), you should complete the relevant section of the application form or write to the Inclusive Practice Manager at the address below, enclosing medical and/or other supporting evidence:

Inclusive Practice ManagerUniversity of London International ProgrammesStewart House32 Russell SquareLondon WC1B 5DNUnited KingdomFax: +44 (0)20 7862 8290Email: [email protected] You can request a copy of the University of London’s full Inclusive Practice Policy statement. Please refer to the Admissions contact details on page 70, or download it from our website:www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sar

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate at the date of publication (February 2014), 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.londoninternational.ac.uk) for any revisions to this prospectus. We advise you to check local recognition criteria in your own country before applying for any qualification listed in this prospectus. This prospectus is issued free by the University of London.

Published by: University of London International Programmes (Design, Editorial and Production). Copyright © University of London, 2014.

The University has a panel that considers applications from students for special examination arrangements.

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Development< International Relations< Law< Management < Management with Law< Mathematics

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We offer a wide range of programmes for study by distance and flexible learning, from full degree programmes to certificates and individual courses/modules. For further information visit: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses

Important noteWe aim to provide the highest quality service to our students. We endeavour to solve any problems you experience quickly and fairly. If, however, you wish to make a complaint our complaints procedure is published on our website and in our Student guide and Programme handbooks.

Study programmes for 2014–2015

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Leadership and Management

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For further information on the range of programmes we offer, please visit our website or contact us at:

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