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Information
Using this prospectus
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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.
Undergraduate study in Economics,
Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
General information
10 key facts about
your study with us
1. through the University of
You can gain a University
of London degree
London International Programmes,
from anywhere in the world.
2.
These degrees
are internationally
recognised, giving you
an advantage in the job market,
wherever your career takes you.
3. of your degree. All
You can rely on the
quality of the content
of the programmes in this
prospectus were developed by
LSE, one of the world’s leading
social science universities.
4.
You gain specialist
expertise in businessrelevant
subjects,
with an international perspective.
5. for the long term
Our degrees will help
you to develop skills
that employers value such
as problem-solving, creative
thinking, self-discipline and drive.
6.
You receive
comprehensive study
guides approved by
LSE academics, as well as access
to a wealth of online resources.
7.
You can study
independently or choose
additional study support
from our network of 70-plus
teaching institutions worldwide
that meet our quality criteria.
8. track routes, for those
A wide range of entry
points include fast
who already have diplomas or
an undergraduate degree.
9.
Graduates from these
programmes go on to
study Masters degrees
at top universities worldwide.
10.
The programmes
allow you to spread
payments over
your study period.
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 5
Gaining a prestigious University
of London qualification 6
Am I ready to study 7
How you study 8
Support for your studies 9
The Online Student Portal 10
Thinking ahead –
professional accreditation 12
The route around
our programmes 16
Career and personal
development study 17
How much will my
programme cost 18
BSc degrees 19
Programmes
BSc Accounting and Finance 20
BSc Banking and Finance 21
BSc Business 22
BSc Development
and Economics 23
BSc Economics 24
BSc Economics and Finance 25
BSc Economics
and Management 27
BSc Information Systems
and Management 28
BSc International Development 30
BSc International Relations 31
BSc Management 32
BSc Mathematics
and Economics 34
BSc Politics and
International Relations 36
BSc Sociology 39
Joint Laws
programme resources 40
BSc Accounting with Law 41
BSc Management with Law 42
BSc Sociology with Law 43
Diplomas for Graduates 44
Diploma in Economics and
Diploma in Social Sciences 48
Additional educational support 50
Access route 55
Reference section
Transfer 56
Selection groups 57
Course descriptions 60
Tests of proficiency in English 70
Accreditation of
prior learning (APL) 72
Automatic and
discretionary APL 74
Application and
registration process 76
Documentary evidence 78
Fees and contacts 80
Inclusive Practice Policy 82
Study programmes for
2012-2013 83
Standard Route
Graduate Entry Route
Individual courses
Diploma for Graduates
Diploma in Economics/
Diploma in Social Sciences
Access route
Accreditation of
prior learning (APL)
How to apply
Key dates
Application deadline:
You can apply throughout the year, but we
strongly advise you to apply as early as possible.
< Applications must be received no
later than: 1 October in the year before
you intend to sit your first examinations.
< Registration deadline: 30 November
< Despatch of study materials: Soon after
your registration form and fee are received.
< Examinations: May/June
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