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TO GAIN A
GLOBALLY RECOGNISED
DEGREE FROM THE
UNIVERSITY
OF LONDON
YOU DON’T
NEED TO STUDY IN
LONDON
Study in the Caribbean, graduate
from the University of London
‘It feels great
to have an
internationally
recognised
degree from a top
London university
without ever having to leave
Trinidad. The syllabus was well
structured and it required me to
think and read and explore ideas
that I would not have considered
on my own. It has set me on
the path to a legal career.’
Sade Lee-Duprey, Bachelor of
Laws (LLB), Trinidad and Tobago
Sade’s University of London law degree
enabled her to win a place to do her Legal
Practice Course at a university in the UK.
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Gain a University
of London degree
in the Caribbean
The University of London
International Programmes
enables you to study for a
prestigious University of
London qualification in the
Caribbean. Our degrees are
internationally recognised
and will lay the foundation
for your whole career. Our
graduates gain top jobs in
law, banking, business, IT, and
other industries, and go on to
further study at some of the
world’s best universities.
Our flexible study options
allow you to fit your studies
around your work and family
commitments. What’s more,
you can choose to study for
your degree at one of our
network of local teaching
institutions and benefit from
all the additional support
and facilities they offer.
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How the University of London works
The University of London is one of the world’s leading universities, internationally recognised
for its high academic standards. This reputation is based on the outstanding teaching and
research of its Colleges, which are responsible for the academic direction and assessment
of all courses offered by the University of London International Programmes.
A federation of 18 Colleges and a
number of specialist research Institutes
+
in
collaboration
with 12 Lead
Colleges
Product of the collaboration
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A trusted name in global education
A degree from the University of London is a mark of excellence,
respected by employers and universities worldwide
Academic excellence since 1858
The University of London International
Programmes has been giving students across
the world access to globally recognised
University of London degrees since 1858.
Past students include seven Nobel Prize
winners, politicians, judges, authors, public
servants, academics and leaders of business
and industry. We now have over 52,000
students in more than 180 countries.
The University of London and the
Caribbean
The University of London has a long history
in the Caribbean, with students first taking
our exams in the 1870s. The University of the
West Indies awarded University of London
degrees before it became independent in
1962. Among our famous alumni are Derek
Walcott, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
in 1992; the Honourable Arthur N. R. Robinson,
former President of Trinidad and Tobago;
Percival Patterson, Jamaica’s longest serving
prime minister; and Howard Cooke, a former
Governor-General of Jamaica. We now have
over 4,000 students in the Caribbean.
Standards you can rely on
You can be confident in the standard of your
degree. The standard of assessment is consistent
wherever you study, whether on campus at a
University of London College, or anywhere in
the world. You are assessed using dependable
methods, such as unseen examinations.
This helps to ensure that your University of
London qualification is of the same high
academic standard, however it is achieved.
ACTT recognition
The University of London is
recognised by the Accreditation
Council of Trinidad & Tobago
(ACTT) as an awarding institution. This
recognition was granted in September
2009 for a period of seven years.
‘Studying for the LLB
with the University
of London has
definitely given
me enormous
advantages, both in
my current role and my future
career development. I certainly
feel much more enriched
having attained this degree.’
Deborah Ragoonath-Rajkumar,
LLB, Trinidad and Tobago
Deborah decided to study for the University
of London LLB to enhance both her
personal and professional development.
Since graduating, she has become National
Tax Manager with a leading energy
company in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Qualifications that employers value
Studying with the University of London will give you a
competitive edge in the global job market. Our qualifications
open doors to lucrative careers and postgraduate study
opportunities. Our graduates go on to work for leading law
firms and companies including BP, IBM, Unilever, Petrotrin
and Powergen, both in the Caribbean and overseas.
Advance your career
Whether you’re an undergraduate just starting
your university studies, or a professional
looking to take your career to the next level,
we have a programme to suit you. Choose
from over 100 globally recognised degrees,
diplomas, certificates and individual modules
at undergraduate or postgraduate level. For
a full list of programmes see page 15 or visit:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
Skills for employability
Our degrees not only give you an in-depth
knowledge of your chosen subject, but also
develop long term skills that employers respect,
such as problem solving, analytical thinking and
self-discipline. Our students tell us their studies
broaden their thinking and challenge them to
consider issues in a wider international context.
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‘I had always
dreamed about
becoming a lawyer
but I needed
to find a way to
combine studying
with my job. The University of
London LLB made this possible.
I am very happy and grateful
for the opportunity that the
University of London afforded me.’
Deniece Aiken, LLB, Jamaica
The University of London gave Deniece
the flexibility to combine study with
work. After completing her LLB, Deniece
did her Legal Education Certificate at the
Norman Manley Law School and is now an
Associate Attorney at John S. Bassie & Co.
A Qualifying Law Degree
The University of London LLB is recognised
for entry into the legal profession in most
Caribbean countries, along with England,
Wales and other jurisdictions, provided certain
course requirements are met. The degree
qualifies you for entry to the Hugh Wooding
Law School in Trinidad and Tobago and the
Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica, where
you can study for the Legal Education Certificate
to practise as a lawyer in the Caribbean.
Fast track to professional accreditation
Graduates of the BSc Accounting and Finance
and BSc Banking and Finance degrees who
wish to continue to professional accreditation
may be able to get exemptions for certain
modules from the professional bodies
listed below. This arrangement means
that if you pass the required combination
of courses on your degree, you will be
able gain your professional accreditation
more quickly. For more information,
please visit the websites listed below.
< Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA)
‘This 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 earned. You need to
apply yourself consistently and be
prepared to work hard and smart.’
Makesi Augustus, BSc Information
Systems and Management,
Trinidad and Tobago
After graduating, Makesi went on to the
MSc International Management from the
University of the West Indies. He is now
a senior management consultant with
PSTG Caribbean Ltd. Read about Makesi on
London Connection: bit.ly/makesi-a
www.accaglobal.com/qualifications
< Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA) www.cimaglobal.com
< Institute of Chartered Accountants
in England and Wales (ICAEW)
www.icaew.com/careers
< ifs School of Finance www.ifslearning.ac.uk
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About your study
Studying with the University
of London is a challenging yet
rewarding experience. We aim
to give you as much flexibility
as possible about how, when
and where you study.
You don’t need to put your life on hold to study.
Our flexible study periods – with options for full
or part-time study – allow you to fit your study
around your work and family commitments. If
you travel for or have plans to move overseas,
you can take your studies with you.
Study independently or get local tuition
A UK education at a reasonable price
In Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, you
can study with one of our network of
recognised teaching institutions that support
our undergraduate programmes. These
institutions offer lectures and seminars which
help you to structure your studies and give
you an opportunity to meet other students.
Alternatively, if you want a more flexible option,
you can study independently. More information
about teaching institutions is on page 11.
Studying with the University of London
International Programmes is much more
affordable than coming to London to study
on campus. With no travel, relocation or
accommodation costs, it represents great
value for money. What’s more, you can
continue working full-time and spread
your payments across your degree.
Listed opposite are the typical total costs
of studying our degrees, based on you
completing in the minimum time. This covers
your admission, registration, study materials
and examinations. The fees listed do not
need to be paid as a lump sum – you can
pay as you go. If you choose to attend a local
institution, you will have to pay additional fees
to the institution. You will also have to pay a
fee to your local exam centre to take exams.
Study materials
All our students have access to a range
of learning resources, which draw
on the cutting-edge research of the
Colleges of the University of London.
Specially written study materials:
< Student handbook and subject guides
< Textbooks for some courses
Online support via the student portal:
< Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with
online resources and discussion forums where
you can interact with students from around
the world to gain a global perspective
< Online tutors for most postgraduate
programmes (and some undergraduate)
< Online Library with access to online
journals and databases
< Administrative support
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Study where and when suits you
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GATE Funding
If you live in Trinidad and Tobago, you can
apply for financial assistance through the
Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses
Programme (GATE) to cover the cost of
tuition at local institutions registered with the
Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago.
Programme
Cost GBP*
Cost
TTD**
Business
Administration
£4,411 (BSc)
$43,200
Computing and
Information
Systems
£4,784 (BSc)
$46,900
Undergraduate
Laws
£3,506 (LLB)
£2,689 (LLB with
graduate entry)
$34,400
$26,400
Petroleum
Geoscience
£12,065 (MSc)
$118,200
*These costs are for guidance only and are based on the
2013-14 and do not include year-on-year fee increases.
**TTD rates were approximate as of May 2013.
‘The University
of London’s
International
Programme is an
excellent option
for any student
seeking a degree from
an internationally recognised
institution. The wealth of
knowledge I acquired over
the three years as a student
encouraged me to become a
more astute individual with
a passion for acquiring new
wisdom. I would recommend
the International Business
programme to any student who is
seeking a greater understanding
of how globalisation is
affecting everyday business.’
Danielle Philip, BSc Business
Administration, Trinidad and Tobago
Danielle’s BSc Business Administration,
specialising in International Business,
has helped her in her career in
banking. Hear more from Danielle on
Youtube: bit.ly/danielle-philip
Get advice
from our Alumni
Ambassadors
Alumni Ambassadors are graduates who
have volunteered to offer advice and study
tips to prospective students. You can
email the Ambassadors below for advice,
or visit www.londoninternational.
ac.uk/alumni for a full list
BAHAMAS
Lisa Benjamin, LLM 2009
[email protected]
JAMAICA
Deniece Aiken, LLB
[email protected]
(See profile on page 9)
Marion Brown, LLB
[email protected]
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Sarah De Silva, LLB
sarahvdesilva_uolambassador@
hotmail.com
Janet Peters, LLB
[email protected]
Ricky Sookoo, MBA International
Management
[email protected]
Marlon Herry, BSc Information
Systems and Management
[email protected]
Diane Julien, BSc Information
Systems and Management, MSc
Environmental Management
[email protected]
Justice Antony Gafoor, BA
Philosophy, Bachelor of Divinity
[email protected]
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Graduating from the University of London
Your journey with the University of London International
Programmes does not end when you graduate. Our Alumni
Association has over 100,000 members worldwide, providing
graduates with unique networking opportunities.
The award you receive
Alumni Association
When you graduate, you are awarded a
University of London degree, diploma or
certificate. The final parchment includes
the University of London logo and
signature of the Vice-Chancellor, and
indicates which University of London
College conducted your examinations.
Being part of our alumni network provides
a wide range of benefits. Whether you
are interested in taking part in our global
events, meeting other graduates in your
academic or professional field or just staying
in contact with the University, the Alumni
Association is here to help you build a lifelong
relationship with the University of London
International Programmes and each other.
We have local alumni chapters
in both Jamaica and Trinidad and
Tobago. You can contact them at:
< Jamaica
Deniece Aiken: [email protected]
Graduation Ceremonies
You have the option of attending the
University of London International Programmes
graduation ceremony in London. If you study
the Diploma in Law or LLB, you may be able
to attend a graduation ceremony held by our
Undergraduate Laws Programme in Trinidad
and Tobago. The 2011 ceremony was attended
by the then-president George Maxwell
Richards. Local institutions also hold their
own graduation ceremonies, which are often
attended by University of London academics.
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< Trinidad & Tobago
Sheldon V. Branche: [email protected]
Danielle Philip: [email protected]
Teaching institutions in the Caribbean
We work with a network
of about 70 independent
teaching institutions worldwide
that have been formally
recognised to provide tuition
support for our students.
Known as recognised centres, these
institutions have been identified as meeting
a specific set of quality criteria. There are
two categories of recognised centre:
< Affiliate Centre: This is the higher level of
recognition and is awarded to institutions
that have demonstrated a sustained
commitment to the quality of teaching,
support and administration for our students.
< Registered Centre: These institutions
have demonstrated acceptable standards
of teaching, support and administration
for supporting our students.
The list below was accurate at the time of
printing, but may change. For more information
please visit: www.londoninternational.
ac.uk/onlinesearch/institutions
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Affiliate Centre
School of Business and Computer Science
www.sbcs.edu.tt
Recognised programmes: International
Foundation Programme, Access programme to
the BSc Business Administration; BSc Banking
& Finance; BSc Business Administration (with
Marketing, Human Resource Management or
International Business); Diploma in Computing
& Information Systems; BSc Computing
& Information Systems; BSc Information
Systems & Management; BSc Management
Registered Centres
Academy of Tertiary Studies (ATS)
www.atstnt.com
Recognised programmes: Diploma in Law;
Bachelor of Laws (LLB); BSc Management & Law
College of Legal Studies
www.clstt.com
Recognised programmes: Diploma
in Law; Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Institute of Law and Academic Studies
www.ilastt.com
JAMAICA
Registered Centre
University College of the Caribbean
www.uccjm.com
Recognised programmes: Diploma
in Law; Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Recognised programmes:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Institute of Tertiary Tutors
www.itt.co.tt or
[email protected]
Recognised programmes: BSc Banking
& Finance; BSc Business; BSc Information
Systems & Management; BSc Management
K Beckles and Associates Law Tutors
www.lawatkbeckles.com
Recognised programmes: Diploma
in Law, Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
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Entry requirements and how to apply
Applying for undergraduate
programmes
The application deadline for undergraduate
programmes is 1 October each year.
You should apply online through the
webpage of your chosen programme:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/
courses If you intend to study at a local
institution, you should contact them for
advice before submitting an application.
Undergraduate entry requirements
‘I would recommend the degree
because of the vastness of
material covered within this
degree, allowing for the future
undergraduate to appreciate the
many areas that are encompassed
in IT/IS. My happiest moments
were working on programming
assignments with friends.’
Levi Morris, BSc Computing
and Information Systems,
Trinidad and Tobago
Levi Morris’ passion for IT helped him
earn his first-class degree in
Computing and Information
Systems. Levi now works
as an IT specialist in an
oil and gas exploration
company, Repsol E&P
Ltd, in Trinidad & Tobago.
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The following qualifications from the
Caribbean meet our general entrance
requirements for undergraduate study:
< Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
Diploma (CAPE): full award of six units,
including two double unit courses. Each
unit must be passed at grade 1 – 5.
< 3 CXCs at grade III or above in nonoverlapping subjects plus two further
double-unit CAPE courses at grade 1 – 5.
< An Associate degree, provided this is
awarded by an acceptable institution.
Many of our programmes also have their own
additional entrance requirements, which can be
found in the prospectuses or at:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
Graduate Entry routes
If you already hold an undergraduate degree,
you may be eligible for Graduate Entry which
would enable you to complete our LLB and
LSE-directed degrees in only two years.
Alternative entry routes
English language
If you don’t meet the above entrance
requirements, you may still be eligible for the
International Foundation Programme or other
lower level awards. These qualifications must be
studied at specific teaching institutions, please
see page 11 for details or visit
To be accepted on any of our programmes, you
must meet our English language requirements;
these are listed on the programme web pages:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
< International Foundation Programme:
Equivalent in standard to qualifications
studied in year 13 (e.g. CAPE), giving students
the knowledge and study skills to go on
to undergraduate degrees. Successful
completion gives guaranteed entry to
most undergraduate degrees offered by
the University of London International
Programmes, including the LLB, BSc
Business Administration, BSc Computing &
Information Systems, and LSE-led degrees.
< Access programme: Provides entry to
the BSc Business Administration.
< Diploma in Law / Diploma in Computing &
Information Systems: Provide entry to our
LLB or Computing & Information Systems
degrees respectively and are undergraduate
qualifications in their own right.
Applying for postgraduate programmes
You generally need to hold a degree which is
considered at least comparable to a UK second
class honours degree. Further information
including specific entry requirements,
application deadlines and how to apply online
can be found at:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
‘I am pleased
to recommend
the LLB and LLM
degrees from
the University of
London International
Programmes. The education
you receive prepares you for the
highly competitive legal field.
These credentials enabled me
to successfully compete at the
Bar Vocational Course in London,
the Hugh Wooding Law School
in Trinidad and enabled my
recent offer of admission to the
University of Baltimore LLM.’
Shahida Ali-Schneider, LLB,
LLM, Trinidad and Tobago
Shahida holds both a Bachelors and Masters
of Laws from the University of London.
She practised in Trinidad and Tobago and
Antigua before moving to the United
States. She will soon begin an LLM at the
University of Baltimore, which will allow her
to sit the Bar exams in several US states.
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Globally recognised qualifications
All programmes offered by the University of London
International Programmes draw on the academic
expertise of University of London Colleges.
FOCUS ON...
Undergraduate Laws Programme
The University of London Bachelor of Laws
(LLB) offers the security of an internationally
recognised ‘gold standard’ established
for over 100 years. Academic direction is
provided by a Consortium of renowned
University of London law schools: Birkbeck,
King’s, LSE, Queen Mary, SOAS and UCL.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, responsible our programmes
in Creative Computing and Computing
and Information Systems, is one of the UK’s
leading centres for the study of computer
science. Academic staff have been partners
on research projects with organizations
including Yahoo, MIT and the BBC.
The London School of Economics and
Political Science (LSE)
LSE provides academic direction for the
International Foundation Programme and
undergraduate programmes in economics,
management, finance and the social sciences.
LSE is regarded as an international centre of
academic excellence and innovation in the
social sciences. It has 16 Nobel Prize winners
and some 34 past or present heads of state.
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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway has an excellent
reputation for teaching and research.
< School of Management staff – who
provide academic direction for our BSc
Business Administration – have extensive
experience in running business and
management development courses
for international companies.
< The Department of Earth Sciences,
responsible for the MSc Petroleum
Geoscience, has outstanding links with the
international petroleum industry based
on collaborative research projects.
Postgraduate Laws Programme
Offered by distance learning, the Postgraduate
Laws Programme is directed by two leading UK
law schools: UCL and Queen Mary. With dozens
of courses and more than 30 specialisations, the
programme enables students and professionals
to gain expertise in specific fields of law.
Study programmes for 2013-2014
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
Undergraduate
< Accounting
< Accounting
and Finance
< Accounting
with Law
< Banking
< Banking and Finance
< Business
< Business
Administration
< Combined degrees
< Computing and
Information Systems
< Common Law
< Creative Computing
< Development
and Economics
< Divinity
< Economics
< Economics
and Finance
< Economics and
Management
< English
< Finance
< Geography and
Environment
< History
< Information Systems
< Information Systems
and Management
< International
Development
< International
Relations
< Law
< Management
< Management
with Law
< Mathematics
< Mathematics
and Economics
< Philosophy
< Philosophy, Religion
and Ethics
< Politics
< Politics and
International
Relations
< Social Sciences
< Sociology
< Theology
< Finance
< Finance and
Financial Law
< Financial Sector
Management
< Global Diplomacy
< Global Health Policy
< Human Resource
Management
< Infectious Diseases
< Information Security
< International
Business
< International
Management
< International
Management
(China)
< Law
< Livestock Health
and Production
< Managing Rural
Development
< Organizational
Psychology
< Petroleum
Geoscience
< Policy Studies
< Poverty Reduction:
Policy and Practice
< Public Financial
Management
< Public Health
< Public Management
< Public Policy and
Management
< Quantitative Finance
< Sustainable
Development
< Veterinary
Epidemiology and
Public Health
Postgraduate
< Agricultural
Economics
< Applied Educational
Leadership and
Management
< Applied
Environmental
Economics
< Banking
< Clinical Trials
< Economic Policy
< Education
< Educational and
Social Research
< Environmental
Management
< Epidemiology
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we offer, please visit our website or contact us at:
Student Advice Centre, University of London, Stewart House,
32 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DN United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8360
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