Benefits of studying for a University of London Qualification

The University of London is recognised nationally and internationally as a centre of academic excellence. In all parts of the world, graduates of the University have gone on to occupy influential positions in government, the professions, business and industry.

Studying as an External Student

Upon successful completion, you are awarded a University of London degree. The certificate states that you have studied as an External Student and carries the following extract from the Statues of the University of London: Statute 66(2) states, ’Candidates granted degrees and other awards shall have attained the same academic standard irrespective of mode or place of study or examination.’ There is only one University of London degree and it is awarded to all students of University of London , including External Students. Your work is assessed to exactly the same standard as that of a student who attends any of the Colleges in London . No concession in quality or academic rigour is made for the more difficult circumstances of External students.

Study Materials

Wherever you are, and however you study, when you register as an External student of University of London , you will be provided with the following materials, the cost of which is included in your initial and continuing registration fees.

Regulations

Containing full details of syllabuses, degree structure, fees, applying for entry to the examinations, degree classification criteria etc.

Handbook

Containing general advice on study techniques and also information on  bookshops, libraries and a list of institutions, which offer tuition.

Textbooks

On registering, you will receive one copy of the core textbooks for each of the four Intermediate subjects. This will enable you to begin studying immediately. You will also receive a book on legal methods.

Subject guides

For each subject studied. These guides are intended to introduce you to particular topics within the syllabus. The do not replace the recommended textbooks, which will be the real focus of your studies. The guides will show you how to use the textbooks in an organized and productive manner. Students are also sent a Recent developments in Law booklet in March of each year.

Past Examination Papers

Towards the end of each year, students are sent a booklet of the examination papers set earlier that year. They also receive Examiners reports. The reports provide general comments on how candidates have dealt with individual questions.

IOLIS: CD-ROM

This Windows CD-ROM covers a number of LLB subjects and include the full texts of over 2000 cases, statutes and articles. It comprises interactive exercises, hypertext, diagrams and photographs, etc