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University of London MBA, MSc, LLM, LLB, BSc, BA, LLB Programmes
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Undergraduate degrees available in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Information Systems, Languages, Management, Law, Politics & International Relations
Postgraduate degrees available in Agriculture, Dentistry, Economics, Finance, Health, HRM, Information Security, LAW, MBA

 

Reputation

The University of London is recognised nationally and internationally as a centre of academic excellence. In all parts of the world, graduates have gone on to occupy influential positions in government, the professions, business and industry. Wherever you live, it is likely that you will find that you can network informally with London alumni.

University of London programmes have been available through the External System since 1858. Studying with the University allows a high measure of flexibility for those with financial constraints, work or family commitments, or lack of local access to higher education. The External System currently has over 34,000 students in over 180 countries studying for more than 100 awards.

 

External System dateline
1836 The University of London founded following the merger of King’s College London and University College London.
1858 Entrance criteria extended allowing candidates to sit their exams outside London. This was to make a unique contribution to the development of university education, both in this country and abroad.
1859 First examinations taken at approved centres in Britain.
1865 First examinations taken at approved overseas centres, in Mauritius
1878 UoL became the first University in the UK to admit women to degree courses. By 1900, 30% of graduates were women and three women-only colleges had been established (London School of Medicine for Women, which opened in 1874; Westfield College in 1882; and Royal Holloway College, in 1886).
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1900		 By the end of the 19th century, the University of London had become a global as well as a national university, serving the higher education needs of British Isles and beyond.
1908 With over 4,000 students registered, the University of London was the largest University in the UK and the fifth largest in the world.
1947 The External System played a major role in helping higher education institutions in Africa and the West Indies achieve full University status. Special Partnerships were created and only disbanded in 1970, when the last university college attained independence.
2001 Online Library launched.
2002 eCampus portal launched. Phase I: a new 1,800-page website with integrated access to the Online Library.