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University of London International Programmes

University of London International Programmes. One of the world’s leading universities, internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for teaching and research. From September 2012 BSc. Honours Sociology Degree LSE / University of London accredited 3 years full time

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University of London International Programmes

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  1. University of London International Programmes

  2. One of the world’s leading universities, internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for teaching and research.

  3. From September 2012 BSc. Honours Sociology Degree LSE / University of London accredited 3 years full time 2 evenings a week 5-9pm 24 hours independent study Costs £5000 a year

  4. Alumni include seven Nobel prize winners: Ronald Coase, Dereck Walcott, Frederick Hopkins, Wole Soyinka, Nelson Mandela, Rolph Payat and Charles Kao Shyamala Devi Alagandra, LLB 1995. Prosecution Trial Lawyer with the International Criminal Court in the Hague Ronald Coase, winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics Nelson Mandela studied LLB whilst imprisoned on Robben Island Dianne Thompson, CEO of Camelot, the UK’s National Lottery

  5. The University of London’s reputation for high academic standards is based on the outstanding teaching and research of its world-renowned Colleges.

  6. Quality assurance Students are examined to the same standard as internal students. All examinations are set and marked by academics appointed by the University of London. Subject to regular internal and external reviews, including QAA.

  7. What the University provides Regulations Subject guides for each unit Strategies for Success: Study Skills Handbook Student Handbook Past examination papers and examiners’ reports

  8. What the University provides • Access to the Online Student Portal, which includes: • Your University of London e-mail account • Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) • Online Library (Essential reading Journal articles) • Important part of your study experience with the University.

  9. Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) • Digital copies of all study materials. • Community of support via student discussion forums. • Recorded academic introductions, interviews & debates. • Recorded lectures. • Self testing activities. • Expert Study Skills advice.

  10. Fees BSc Sociology • Application £66 • Apply direct to University not through UCAS • Could have as back up plan but would lose £66 if withdraw • Cost paid to University £1434 • Cost paid to Leventhorpe £3566 • Total cost in first year £5000 • You can have part time work • You can take out student finance

  11. Modules Year 1 Principles of Sociology SC1021 30 CATS Reading Social Science SC1158 15 CATS Democratic Politics and the State PS1114 30 CATS Introduction to Political Thought PS1130 30 CATS Statistics ST104a 15 CATS

  12. Modules Year 2 Historical Sociology SC2145 30 CATS Sociological Research Methods SC3144 30 CATS Sociological Theory and Analysis SC2163 30 CATS Criminology 303 30 CATS

  13. Modules Year 3 Organisational Theory: an Interdisciplinary Approach MN3127 30 CATS Social Policy SC3057 30 CATS Elements of Social and Applied Psychology MN2079 30 CATS Human Resource Management MN3075 30 CATS

  14. Timings Mondays and Wednesdays 5.00-5.30pm Pastoral Tutorials 5.30-6.30pm Formal Lecture 6.30-8.30pm Student –led Seminar 8.30-9.00pm Pastoral Tutorials

  15. Course length Third week September – Christmas end of term – 11 weeks 3rd week January – mock exams – 1 week 4th week January – end of May half term – 11 weeks Last week May mock exams – 1 week 24 weeks May / June exams in London

  16. Entry Requirements To automatically meet our entry requirements students will need at least 260 UCAS points (BCC) from 3 A’ Levels or 2 A’ Levels and 2 AS Levels (or an equivalent qualification). You will also need a GCSE grade C or above in Maths (or an equivalent qualification).

  17. Leventhorpe Leventhorpe is a teaching institution of the University of London International Programmes. This means that in the considered view of the University of London we have acceptable standards for the purpose of supporting students of the University of London International Programmes in preparing for their examinations.

  18. Denise Jackson Completing Doctorate in Sociology of Education Taught Sociology in Further and Higher Education for over 22 years Experience of teaching Higher Education with Middlesex University, Open University, Cambridge University and as a consultant with University of Hertfordshire Qualifications: First Class BSc. Honours degree in Sociology, Masters degree in Management, BA degree in Psychology, Diploma in Applied Social Sciences, PGCE, GTP.

  19. If you are interested… E-mail me at dj@leventhorpe.net By Wednesday 2nd May Look at University of London International web site Come to see me in room 6 lunchtime or after school for a chat There will be an information evening on Tuesday 22nd May in the Leisure Centre classroom, where the degree programme will take place

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