London as a place to study

Extract form the Mayor of London's drafte economic strategy plan
(via www.lda.gov.uk)


"13c Attract domestic and international students to
London.

...

Promote the marketing initiatives targeted at new and existing
groups of students."

I have already made the point to someone from the LDa that there may be a problem with a few London colleges!

 

Could I suggest that those interested in London as a place to study visit http://www.universitiesinlondon.co.uk/. Please note there is very little distance learning mentionned on this site other than links to the University of London External Programme website.

This site is run by the London Higher Education Consortium (LHEC). LHEC is the 'umbrella' association that represents all universities and colleges in the London region.

Ian, could I remind you that comments like, "there may be a problem with a few London colleges" can be misconstrued by those who do not know your background in trading standards and your efforts in closing down bogus institutions.

Best Wishes,

Brendan Fawcett
Promotions Manager
University of London (External Programme)

 

<b>"Ian, could I remind you that comments like, "there may be a problem with a few London colleges" can be misconstrued by those who do not know your background in trading standards and your efforts in closing down bogus institutions."</b>


Yes I see what you mean. Unfortunately I have a somewhat jaundiced view. We have 4 degree mill type universities and an accreditation body supposedly based in our one London Borough (all untraceable mail box addresses) and I am currently looking at 15 local colleges, at least two of which may be prosecuted under current legislation, with several others offering foreign degrees of dubious provenance.

I can only offer the following suggestions:-
1] Check the DfES website for the name of the institution providing the degree. If that is listed it is a recognised UK degree. If it is claimed to be a non-UK degree then you need to check with the country of of origin.

2] Check the web address. If it ends .ac.uk then it will be a recognised body. Note that some creditable institutions may have addresses outside this domain.

3] Check with the degree issuing body that the college is one they deal with and recognise.