Advice on choosing your course
Further advice about
Undergraduate Study (Bachelors)
Subject areas
We offer undergraduate courses in the following subject areas: Accounting and Finance · Business and Management · Banking and Finance · Computing · Earth Sciences · Economics · Humanities · Law · Languages · Mathematics ·Social Sciences
New to studying or lacking the entry requirements?
If you're new to study or haven't studied for a while, the Access route, Work Experience Entry Route and Diplomas offer entry routes to degree level study that will help you develop your confidence and your study skills.
Access route
This is an entry route to degrees in the field of Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences, and comprises 2 units. It’s an ideal option if you’d like to take a degree in this area but don’t currently meet the entrance requirements.
Diploma
These are qualifications in their own right and also offer an alternative entry route into their respective degrees for those without ‘A’ levels or the equivalent qualifications. Diplomas are available in: Computing and Information Systems, Creative Computing, Economics, English, Law, Philosophy, Social Sciences and Theology. For some of these diplomas, (Computing and Information Systems, Creative Computing, Economics, Social Sciences and Law) you must attend classes at a recognised institution – as they are able to provide the personal and teaching support that will help you successfully complete the course. Contact details for institutions which have recognised status are available in the Directory of Institutions section of the website.
Work Experience Entry Route
This is an entry route, comprising of 2 units, into degrees in Computing and Information Systems and Creative Computing for those without ‘A’ levels or their equivalent, who have at least two years work experience in IT or Computing (and meet the GCSE requirements).
Undergraduate Degree
We offer BA, BSc and LLB undergraduate ( bachelors) degrees which are typically made up of 12 units/subjects. For most BSc degrees and the LLB, Graduate Entry Routes are available enabling certain graduates of any discipline to gain an undergraduate degree by taking just 9 units/subjects.
To gain admission to an undergraduate degree you will need to have already obtained certain minimum qualifications, information on these is given with each individual course description under Find a course. Your qualifications need to equate with UK "O" and "A" levels, however your application is considered on an individual basis and all information on the application form is taken into account. We accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world as meeting our criteria.
Time commitment
Our flexible study period means that you can set your own pace. You have between 3-8 years to complete a full degree. Generally, for diplomas we allow you between 1-5 years. To complete in the minimum study period we recommend you study for at least 20 hours per week.
Student Ambassador Programme
For advice on choosing your degree you may also want to contact a Student Ambassador. Student Ambassadors are graduates who can assist new or prospective students studying for a University of London degree through the External System.
They can advise you of how they managed their studies successfully and offer tips about balancing their study with work and family commitments. We have Student Ambassadors in 15 countries. To find out more please visit the Alumni section of this website.