I Made The Decision

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Kane, Apr 1, 2002.

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  1. Kane

    Kane New Member

    Finally I decided to enrol with the University of London External Programme (BSc Law with Management) I was amazed at the affordability and the variety of benefits of the course, A combo of a law degree (preliminary I think?) for Britain and Wales and a management degree rolled up in one. I also like the independence of a greater level of self-study.

    The only competition came from the University of South Africa. I have to say they offer a lot themselves. Good pricing, legal degrees and business degrees.

    But in the end I went with U of L, I simply believe they are a step above.

    Thanks to everyone here for educating me to the realities and pitfalls of DL and accreditation. I have found if you shop intelligently and cautiously for a good school you will hit your pot of gold whether it be in the U.S, Australia, England, Canada or South Africa.
     
  2. kajidoro

    kajidoro New Member

    Good luck and let us know how the program is working for you once you get into it.

    Christian
     
  3. A good choice -- though I am biased because I myself am enrolled in a University of London (Birkbeck) MSc program, and my father obtained his PhD from the External Programme (in 1962).

    Are you flying solo, or working through Semple Piggot Rochez?
     
  4. Bond

    Bond member

    "I have found if you shop intelligently and cautiously for a good school you will hit your pot of gold whether it be in the U.S, Australia, England, Canada or South Africa."

    Agreed. They key is not to compromise and look around the globe for the most suitable program from the most reputable university.

    I believe that the UoL is perhaps the best kept DL secret in the United States... the ability to pursue programs from one of the most prestigious universities in the world at rock-bottom prices.

    Personally, I am seriously contemplating the MSc in Financial Economics. The only US program I can find is from Golden Gate University and, no offense to Golden Gate, but the University of London vs. Golden Gate University... not even a close call.

    Incidently, I read on a prior thread regarding Touro that someone stated that the London School of Economics external degree did not allow interaction with LSE faculty... well, be careful what you read on DegreeInfo...

    "On 9-10 February 2002, LSE External Study organised a Study
    Weekend to prepare undergraduate External Students for their summer examinations in Finance, Management, Accounting and the Social Sciences.

    Rosie Gosling, Director of LSE External Study, said "External Students often feel isolated and if they are to be successful they need to be both high motivated and self-disciplined. The Study Weekend is therefore very important because it provides an opportunity for students to meet each other and allows them to ask questions of LSE academics." LSE External Study believes the event was a great success, from both student and staff perspectives. Testament to the weekend's success, were student calls for more: "Two and a half hours simply isn't enough", said one student. "I wish we had a week-long intensive revision course", said another.

    "Of the 32 lecturers who took part, nearly all of them were LSE academics", explained Rosie Gosling. "Once again this year the level of enthusiasm and support was impressive. It's good to see so many LSE academics dedicate part of their weekend to help these undergraduate students prepare for their summer examinations." Dr John Lane, who ran a workshop for students taking 'Introduction to Economics' said, "The students were very responsive, with many questions, and they fully participated in the discussion. As a consequence it was a pleasure to help them."

    Students flew in from countries all over Europe and as far afield as Russia and Pakistan. Most found the weekend exceeded their expectations. "Excellent, everything I wanted to hear. Help with exams, moral support, difficult topics. Could not have been better", said one student emerging from a 2½-hour workshop on 'Mathematics for Economists'. There was similar praise for all 35 study sessions offered. Most students spoke of how, as a result of the Study Weekend, their confidence had increased. A student in 'Introduction to Economics' remarked, "I was in two minds as to whether to sit this exam this year. Thanks to John, I will now be attempting it!"

    LSE External Study will be running similar courses over the next couple of months in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore."
     
  5. Kane

    Kane New Member

    Hey Gert *S*

    I think I am going to fly solo, though taking a BSc in Law with Management I am not sure if I have the option of working with that firm?

    Even if I did have that option I would not do so. It is so much more cheaper and cost efficient to do it solo.
     
  6. Kane

    Kane New Member

    Bond

    I will say that I have not heard one negative comment so far about U of L.

    I was just curious as to what you think of the University of South Africa as an institution?

    Hey everyone get this...Tuition at UNISA for business or law Bachelors actually turned out to be more expensive then U of L. Even after the wide currency exchange rate. Rock bottom prices?...You betcha!
     
  7. Bond

    Bond member

    Yes,

    There have been some posts with derogatory remarks about UoL... nothing reasonable or would stand up to scrutiny (see my earlier post re. the involvement of LSE).

    All things equal, I would stick with UoL,

    London is one of Britains top 3 Unis (with Oxford and Cambridge) and was founded in 1836.

    It has 75,000 internal students and an international reputation for research in almost every discipline.

    The external program has been around for over 100 years and has about 25,000 students enrolled.

    As you say... they are a step (or two or three or four) above.
     
  8. This forum is the only place where I am embarrassed to be a University of London student.
     
  9. Kane

    Kane New Member

    U of L

    I think U of L is the school for me. The one question I have is if you take the BSc "Law with Management" you end up taking a few law degree courses. I wonder if you could apply those courses toward U of L's LL.B or would I be able to apply to take a graduate degree after the BSc?

    I would like to practice law in Britian down the road.
     
  10. Kane

    Kane New Member

    REALLY?

    Embarrassed? Something I should know? HMMMMMMM?
     
  11. tcnixon

    tcnixon Active Member


    I hadn't noticed. It's hard to imagine what someone could possibly have against the University of London's programs. They're of exceptional quality and quite cheap. The combination of the two makes it a good choice in my book.



    Tom Nixon
     
  12. kajidoro

    kajidoro New Member

    Yeah, but does UoL have Jack-in-the-Box next door to it? :D

    Christian
    Literally works across the street from GGU
     
  13. BillDayson

    BillDayson New Member

    Probably something similar. The University of London is physically a lot like GGU, in that it is composed of buildings scattered around busy London streets. I'm sure that there are a great variety of businesses adjacent.

    Since I have walked down Mission Street past GGU literally thousands of times, we have probably passed each other on the sidewalk more than once.

    Scary thought, huh?
     

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