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Annual programme reports are prepared in order to enhance individual programmes and to plan
ahead;
Periodic programme reviews are conducted on a 4-6 year cycle to review how a programme has
developed over time and ensure that it remains current and up-to-date;
Annual External Examiner reports are prepared by independent External Examiners to confirm that a
programme has been assessed properly and meets the appropriate academic standards;
Comprehensive student information statistics are reviewed annually and feed into all systematic
reporting within the University of London International Academy.
Student feedback mechanisms
Annual Student Experience Surveys collect programme level feedback according to the student
lifecycle and the stages reached by students in their learning. In addition some Lead Colleges
schedule their own modular or unit level surveys;
Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) provide the opportunity for informal feedback and discussion;
University of London International Academy committees and sub-committees include student
membership where appropriate. Some programmes recruit their own student representatives at the
programme level.
The Committee Zone on the University of London International Programmes website provides further
information on the governance structure, including Terms of Reference, Agendas and Papers and can be
accessed via: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/our-global-reputation/governance
This Programme Specification is presented in support of our commitment to the nationally agreed reference
points for assuring the quality and standards of higher education, known as the UK Quality Code for Higher
Education. Further information can be found at: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/code-ofpractice/Pages/default.aspx
After Graduation
Possible routes to further study
Successful completion of the programme may serve as preparation for students who wish to go on to take
further study in the subject area – whether to be undertaken at Queen Mary, UCL, or elsewhere.
Possible graduate employment routes
Law students and professionals frequently pursue a Postgraduate Laws award to gain expertise in a
specialised field of law, e.g. tax law or international trade law. A Postgraduate Laws award indicates that a
lawyer has acquired advanced, specialist legal training and is qualified to work in a multinational legal
environment. It could also help someone broaden the scope of their current role; for example, if they are in a
generalist management role, it could allow them to take on legally-related aspects.
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Careers advice and resources
The University of London’s Careers Service can provide confidential advice and guidance appropriate to the
diverse needs of students, at any stage of their career. Advisers can assist on an individual basis (including
help with career planning, CV writing and interview technique), in small groups or online, through the e-Advice
service. Students may also make use of the dedicated careers library.
For further information, please see www.thecareersgroup.co.uk or www.c2careers.com/
The Alumni Association
Membership of the International Programmes Alumni Association is free and open to all former students of the
University of London International Programmes. This is a diverse community of over 150,000 alumni in more
than 190 countries, including local chapters and social networking groups, and with regular events,
communications and opportunities to meet fellow alumni in many different parts of the world. The Association
aims to provide past students with lifelong links to the School and each other, and is keen to foster a vibrant
and active alumni community. All alumni are encouraged to register their details and participate further.
For further information, please see www.londoninternational.ac.uk/alumni, www.facebook.com/londonalumni
and http://linkd.in/alumniassociation
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programme. The Regulations
are subject to change
annually so students should
ensure that they refer to the
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