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This leaflet has been divided into three colour-coded sections:

Contents
About us Worldwide Access, Opportunity, International Reputation Our history Contributing to the development of higher education worldwide The University of London International Programmes today Our organisation Five reasons why you can rely on the integrity of our awards Our most popular programme areas Viewpoint: An alumnus Viewpoint: An employer Working with us Why teaching centres work with us 3 How we work with teaching centres 4 Building a global network of quality teaching centres 6 Profile: University of Seychelles
8 9 Steps to becoming recognised Applying for candidacy: Process 10 Applying for candidacy: Criteria 11 How we support 12 candidate institutions 13 Applying for recognition: Process Recognition: What happens next Profile: St. Martins Institute of Information Technology, Malta Our study programmes 14 15 16 18

Worldwide Access, Opportunity, International Reputation

Since 1858, the University of London International Programmes has enabled students to achieve a prestigious University of London qualification without studying at one of the colleges of the University. Today, we are a global leader in flexible learning. Independent teaching centres have played and continue to play an important role in our success story. Many of the centres that we work with are highly respected in their own country and a number are world renowned. This booklet explains how and why teaching centres work with us. It also explains the process by which teaching centres can join our global network.

About us Working with us Steps to becoming recognised

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Our vision is of a world in which a life-changing high quality university education is available to all who will benefit from it.
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Our history

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Foundation of the University of London.

magazine All Year Round edited by Charles Dickens, described the University of London as The Peoples University.

Universitys fourth Charter, signed by Queen Victoria on 9 April, opens the London degree to those who have not attended a college affiliated to the University, and so founds what is later known as the External System.

University of Londons first overseas examinations are held at Royal College, Mauritius on 10 July.

16 institutions in England and Wales are offering University of London degrees by External study.

of London examinations are held in 18 centres worldwide.

Coase, Nobel Prize winner in 1991, takes the University of London Intermediate exam as an External student while still at grammar school.

of London exams are first held in German prisoner of war camps. Between 1942 and 1945 the University of London co-ordinates arrangements for over 6,000 different examination papers of 136 examining bodies.

Mandela passes University of London Intermediate examinations as an External student while in prison awaiting trial.

of contracts between the University of London and individual London colleges is signed, establishing the concept of the Lead College.

Diogo, later Prime Minister of Mozambique, achieves a masters degree in Economics as a University of London External student.

Dr Rolph Payet shares the Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore for his role as lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

University of London External System celebrates its 150th Anniversary.

August, we changed our name to the University of London International Programmes.

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Contributing to the development of higher education worldwide

The University of London International Programme has contributed to the development of many universities in the UK and abroad.
They include University of Liverpool, University of Nottingham, University of Exeter, University of Ibadan, University of Nairobi, University of West Indies, University of Malaya, University of Dar as Salaam and University of Makerere. < Talent is retained within countries, keeping labour market buoyant and competitive. < Cost-effective ways to develop higher education infrastructure. < Springboard to build an education hub and attract international students.

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The University of London International Programmes today

students in more than 180 countries.

Our organisation
A federation of 18 Colleges and a number of specialist research Institutes

years of experience offering University of London awards Colleges of the University of London provide academic direction for our courses degrees, diplomas and certificates past students who have won Nobel prizes
teaching centres make up a worldwide network that we work with to provide teaching, tutoring and pastoral care
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in collaboration with 12 Lead Colleges

Product of the collaboration

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Five reasons why you can rely on the integrity of our awards

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 ur success is based O on the University of Londons reputation for high academic standards, built by the outstanding teaching and research of its 18 Colleges. All of the programmes we offer are developed by, and draw upon the expertise of, the constituent Colleges of the University.  nternational Programmes I students are assessed to the same standard as College-based students in equivalent programmes. The examination centres we work with around the world are subject to independent audit. This is currently undertaken by SGS, an established inspection and verification company. All examinations are set and marked by academics contracted to the University of London. All examination scripts are returned to London and are double marked.
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Our most popular programme areas

The University of London International Programmes draws on the academic expertise found within it the University of Londons constituent Colleges.
Undergraduate Laws Programme
Our Undergraduate Laws Programme is governed academically by the six Colleges of the University of London that have law schools Birkbeck, Kings College, LSE, Queen Mary, SOAS and UCL. We have more than 19,000 LLB students worldwide and a distinguished array of past students, including Nelson Mandela and Judge Christopher Weeramantry, who served on the International Court of Justice from 1991-2000.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Postgraduate Laws Programme

LSE provides academic direction for undergraduate courses in economics, management, finance and the social sciences (EMFSS). LSE is regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. Among its alumni are 16 Nobel Prize winners and some 34 past or present heads of state.

Offered since 1925, the Postgraduate Laws Programme is directed by two renowned UK law faculties, UCL and Queen Mary. With almost 3,000 students in 150 countries, graduates include Dr Dipu Moni, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh.

Undergraduate computing programmes, Goldsmiths

Royal Holloway, University of London

Established in 1886, Royal Holloway has an excellent reputation for teaching and research. School of Management staff who provide academic direction for our BSc Business Administration and MBA International Management programmes have extensive experience in running business and management development courses for international companies.

Goldsmiths provides academic direction for programmes in Computing and Information Systems and Creative Computing. Founded in 1891, the College is internationally renowned for creative and innovative approaches to teaching and research. The Department of Computing has a flourishing portfolio that focuses on computing applied to the arts and creative industries including music, film, TV, visual arts, games and animation.

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Viewpoint: An alumnus
I particularly liked the way in which the programme was structured. It gave me the flexibility I wanted. I attended classes at a local institution, HKU SPACE, and was delighted that after three years of intense hard work I achieved a First Class degree. Im extremely pleased with the result, and the fact it has opened so many doors for me.
May Ling Wong studied at HKU SPACE in Hong Kong. She is now working in an international law firm, having completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws and a two year training contract.
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Viewpoint: An employer
We find University of London graduates who studied at Singapore Institute of Management 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 employers dream of an employee. They possess a certain level of maturity, willing to learn, independent and street smart. Professionals need a full range of skills apart from technical proficiency.

Mr Ong Soo Ann, Partner, Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton LLP, Singapore

About Grant Thornton International

Grant Thornton International is one of the worlds leading accounting and consulting firms, with more than 2,600 partners in over 100 countries.

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Why teaching centres work with us

Teaching our internationally recognised qualifications provides a mechanism through which your institution can:
< meet the needs of your market < develop new income streams < build capacity in a cost effective way < enhance its reputation

How we work with teaching centres

Respective roles and responsibilities
Roles
Marketing

University of London International Programmes

Builds global awareness of the International Programmes brand. Admits and registers students into the University. Collects University of London fees. Designs the syllabuses. Develops learning materials. Supplies hard copies of study material. Provides access to electronic resources via a Virtual Learning Environment and Online Library. Sets and marks examinations.

Teaching centre
Markets its International Programmes offering to prospective students. Supports students in applying and registering with the University. Collects their own fees. Designs and delivers locally relevant teaching. Provides opportunities for formative assessment. Provides access to a library and other campus facilities. Offers pastoral care and student enrichment activities. Prepares students for examinations.

Being part of our global network of teaching centres provides opportunities through which you can:

Admissions Curriculum

< build strategic alliances < develop joint projects and initiatives < exchange knowledge and best practice < establish arrangements for staff and student exchange

Support Assessment

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Building a global network of quality teaching centres

The University of London International Programmes has a mechanism through which it can recognise teaching centres that provide a high quality experience to our students.
To become recognised, an institution must meet a specific set of criteria. There are two recognition statuses - Affiliate Centre and Registered Centre, with the former being the higher of the two.

< Teaching centres apply to become a candidate for recognition. < Once they have a track record of providing quality support to our students they apply to be recognised. A list of our recognised centres and candidate institutions can be found at:
apps.londoninternational.ac.uk/onlinesearch/institutions

There are two stages to becoming recognised:

Key:

Countries with recognised centres and/or candidate institutions

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Profile: University of Seychelles

In 2000, Dr Rolph Payet, University of London International Programmes graduate and Nobel Prize winner, was given the task by the Seychelles government to set up the first university in the country. By working closely with the University of London International Programmes, the University of Seychelles was able to launch its first programmes within six months. Despite the lack of higher education infrastructure and experience, the University of Seychelles has succeeded in helping its students to gain good results in University of London International Programmes examinations.

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Applying for candidacy: Process

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

You provide information on your institution and your plans in relation to the International Programmes.

We discuss these plans with you. This allows us to better understand your needs and for you to better understand us.

Staff from your institution attend a guidance workshop for prospective institutions (usually in London).

Step 4

Step 5

We undertake a visit to your institution.

An application for candidacy is submitted to and considered by appropriate University committees.

This process takes a minimum of six months.

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Applying for candidacy: Criteria

Institutions that wish to become a candidate institution must satisfy the following criteria:
< Have a clear identity and be recognised as an education or professional training provider by its local and national governments. < Be legally free to offer teaching and support to University of London International Programmes students. < Have a sound financial base. < Have appropriate premises for teaching and supporting students at degree level with a reasonable measure of security of tenure of its premises. < Have appropriate academic staff for degree level students. < Have appropriate administrative systems and procedures. < Demonstrate a good understanding of the University of London International Programmes and provide evidence of local demand for these study programmes.
We also consider institutions without education or training experience that wish to start a teaching programme, providing they demonstrate their potential to meet all the above criteria within an agreed period of time.

How we support candidate institutions

Once in the candidacy phase, an institution would receive the following support:
< A listing on the Universitys online Directory of Institutions and in certain promotional material. < Access to a reasonable quantity of the Universitys learning and promotional materials < Access to the appropriate Virtual Learning Environment and the Universitys Online Library. < Invitations to workshops, training events and conferences organised by the International Programmes < Ongoing guidance from International Programmes staff on academic, marketing, and operational matters. < Access to certain student life cycle arrangements. < Assistance with attaining local accreditation.

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Applying for recognition: Process

A candidate institution can apply for recognition once they have a track record of successful academic performance with respect to International Programmes students. There are three steps to applying for recognition.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Recognition: What happens next

Additional benefits
< A license to use the phrase Affiliate Centre/ Registered Centre for the University of London International Programmes and specially created logo. < A listing in a wider range of promotional materials. < An enhanced entry on the Directory of Institutions. < Access to additional student life cycle arrangements.

The Institution submits a Self Evaluation Document (SED) covering various aspects of the institutions operations.

An inspection visit is undertaken by the University. This visit focuses on the teaching and student experience at the institution.

A Summary report is written by the visiting panel and a recommendation is made to appropriate University Committees.

Additional requirements

Recognised Centres are subject to ongoing monitoring: < Institution Annual Monitoring Paper based exercise focussing mainly on student examination performance. < Institution Periodic Review Panel visit to the recognised centre every 3-7 years.

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Profile: St. Martins Institute of Information Technology, Malta

The global reputation of the University of London has been a key factor in our success story. Not only did it allow us to attract high quality staff and students but it helped us to overcome various regulatory issues that we have faced over the year.
Charles Theuma, Principal, St Martins Institution of IT
St Martins Institute of IT has been a teaching centre for the University of London International Programmes since 2000. Over the last 12 years it has, through its commitment to high quality education, established itself as a centre of excellence in Malta, not only for computing but also for Economics, Management, Finance and Social Sciences. This commitment is reflected in the performance of its students over the years, with 40% of its International Programmes students achieving first class honours. In recognition of its achievements, in 2008 it was one of six teaching institutions that received a special award as part of the University of London International Programmes 150th Anniversary celebrations. In 2009 St Martins Institute of IT became an Affiliate Centre for the University of London International Programmes.
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Our study programmes

Whilst institutions can provide support for any of our programmes, here is a selection of our most popular:

Undergraduate programmes in Law < Bachelor of Laws (LLB) < Diploma in Law < Diploma in the Common Law Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and Social Sciences < BSc Accounting and Finance < BSc Banking and Finance < BSc Business < BSc Economics < BSc Economics and Management < BSc Information Systems and Management < BSc Management < BSc Management with Law < BSc Politics and International Relations

< BSc Sociology < Diploma in Economics < Diploma in Social Sciences < Diploma for Graduates in Finance < Diploma for Graduates in Banking < Diploma for Graduates in Management Undergraduate study in Computing < BSc Computing and Information Systems < BSc Creative Computing < Diploma in Computing and Information Systems < Diploma in Creative Computing

Undergraduate study in Business Administration < BSc Business Administration < BSc Business Administration with Human Resource Management < BSc Business Administration with International Relations < BSc Business Administration with Marketing Postgraduate Laws Programme < Master of Laws (LLM) < Postgraduate Diploma in Laws < Postgraduate Certificate in Laws

Postgraduate study in International Management and Business < MBA in International Management < Postgraduate Diploma in International Management < Postgraduate Certificate in International Management < MSc in International Business < Postgraduate Diploma in International Business
A list of all our courses can be found at:

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For further information and advice contact

Dr Tangjie Ward Head of Institution and Global Development Global Networks and Communities Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8325 Email: institutions@london.ac.uk
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