CAMS College – External University of London Access Route

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As a family of 19 world-class Colleges and acclaimed Institutes, the University of London has an international reputation for academic distinction in teaching and research.

Through its External System, the world’s oldest provider of degrees through distance and flexible learning, the University of London offers degree programmes to students all over the world. Established in 1858, today the External System has 45,000 students in every corner of the globe studying on more than 100 different programmes.

Former students and alumni include seven Nobel Prize winners, leaders of Commonwealth countries, government ministers, renowned authors, academics, judges and business leaders. The External System’s international reputation continues to ensure our graduates are to be found in leading positions around the world.

The University maintains a robust quality assurance process for all its courses. Drawing on the expertise of University of London academics, external students benefit from specially designed courses to suit their needs and achieve exactly the same standard of internationally recognised qualification as those who attend the University itself.

University of London courses are supported by independent teaching institutions around the world. College of Accountancy and Management Studies is a recognised tuition provider for University of London undergraduate degrees and postgarduate qualifications.

Undergraduate Access Route

The University of London External System (9A)

Access Route

What is the Access route?

The Access route provides an entry route to degrees in the fields of Economics Management Finance and the Social Sciences. It has been designed specifically for those who wish to undertake a degree programme who do not currently meet the entrance requirements for the degree.

What do I have to study?

To complete the Access route you must pass the below two full units:

02 Introduction to economics (one unit)

04a Statistics 1 (half unit) and 05a Mathematics 1 (half unit)

You will be given credit for these units when you register for your degree.

Prestige

Developed by academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences.
Provides a route to attaining a world class, internationally recognised qualification from the University of London.

Transfer to the degree programme

On completion, you can transfer your registration to the degree programme of your choice with credit for the units you have passed. You will then be able to complete the degree within a further three years.

Summary of key dates

Application deadline	17 September (non-EU) 17 October (EU) in the year before you intend to sit your first exams
Registration deadline	30 November
Despatch of study materials	Shortly after your registration form is received
Examinations take place	May/June

Entrance requirements

To be eligible for the Access route, you must:

normally* be at least 17 years old before 1 September in the year you first register with us and
have passed a minimum of four separate subjects at GCSE/GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C), or the equivalent and
have reached a level of competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to a pass (at not less that Grade C) at GCSE/GCE 'O' level in a mathematical subject and
provide proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the University of London. (It may be necessary for you to have passed a recognised test of proficiency, at the appropriate level, within the last three years.)

Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London.

Note: There are many other acceptable qualifications both from the UK and overseas, which the University accepts instead of British 'O' and 'A' levels. Applicants with other qualifications not listed above and/or suitable work experience will be considered by the University on an individual basis.

Fees

	2009-2010
Application handling fee (non-refundable)	£56
Initial registration fee	£270
Continuing registration fee	£261
Examination fee (per full unit)	£158
Examination fee (per half unit)	£79
Access transfer fee	£531

Note: the University reserves the right to amend previously announced fees, if necessary.

All fees must be paid in pounds sterling, which may be paid either by a credit card recognised by Mastercard International or by the Visa group OR by banker's draft, cheque or UK postal order, made payable to 'The University of London' and crossed 'a/c payee'.

Tuition Fees for the Access Route : £2,000

Other costs
Besides the fees payable to the University, you should also budget for: