THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON EXTERNAL PROGRAMME

The University of London is a federation of colleges and institutes of varying sizes and academic profiles enjoying international reputation for excellence. The External Programme makes the degrees of University of London accessible to students around the world. The colleges of the University of London are academically responsible for the development of subjects and courses. This programme has been operating since 1858 and today it has approximately 40,000 registered students in over 150 countries, with many new registrations every year. The standard of the degree awarded to students that study at one of Colleges of the University of London and as an External student is the same - the University is bound by its Statute to ensure that all candidates are assessed to the same academic standard. The External Programme maintains its high standards by directly involving academic staff at ‘Lead’ Colleges not only in the development of study materials, but also writing the examination papers and marking the scripts.

The University College of Islamabad has chosen this External Programme, because of its international reputation, proven academic standards, institutional academic support and variety of degrees that are in high demand and have a clear professional orientation.

BSc Degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences (EMFSS)

The BSc degree is of international standing and has traditionally attracted students interested in economics, management and in social sciences. This degree enables students to have a strong understanding of mathematics, economics and social sciences. The Lead College for the BSc Degrees taught at UCI is The London School of Economics Political Science (LSE).

Entry requirements for these degrees are detailed in the General Admission section of this prospectus. A brief description of the BSc degrees and the course list is given in the following pages. The information presented in this Prospectus is based on the current Prospectus of the University of the University of London External Programme.

General information regarding period of study, registration and rules of progression for BSc degrees:
• The minimum period of study for the BSc degree is three academic years from a student's effective date of
   registration.
• Each degree consists of 12 units, which are classified as either Foundation or Further units. Some units are
   compulsory; this ensures that all students cover essential elements, other units are optional giving students
   choices that will best suit their careers.
• Students are required to make a serious attempt in 12 units, including a minimum four Foundation units
   and all compulsory units.
• Progression through each degree is guided by the prerequisites of foundation and further units. In the
   following pages the prerequisites are indicated in parenthesis after the unit name. Optional subjects may
   also have prerequisites. For further details in this regard, please consult the current BSc EMFSS University
   of London prospectus.


For further information about the External Programme visit the www.londonexternal.ac.uk and the website of LSE External studies: www.lse.ac.uk/LSEExternalStudy

• The University of London is recognized worldwide.
• The University of London degree is also recognized by HEC.
• There is only one University of London degree.
• All qualifications have a ‘Lead College’ or group of Colleges which takes responsibility for the academic
   development of different subjects and degrees.
• The Lead College for the BSc Degrees taught at UCI is “The London School of Economics Political Science”
   (LSE).
• Examinations may be taken at centres all over the world, including British Council Centres in Karachi,
   Lahore and Islamabad.