Is this an accredited University in UK? How can one find whether it is accredited or not? Thanks in advance for any info.
Thanks for a link. I don't see the name of this University. Does that mean that his University is not an accredited University in UK? This was listed in www.bain4weeks.com for thier LLM course.
Part of the confusion is the name of insitution- Old name: Univerity of Northumbria - Newcastle (listed) New name: Northumbria Univeristy Same school.
It's the old Newcastle Polytechnic. I wasn't aware of the (much needed, as it is in Newcastle and not in Northunmbria) name change.
The only type of university or college listed in BA in 4 Weeks is the legitimate type which confer degrees, diplomas and certificates that enjoy the widest possible recognition, acceptance, and portability, in the U.S. and elsewhere. This is clearly stated at the bottom of the home page, the bottom of the master's home page, and elsewhere on the site. Additionally, the detailed criteria for inclusion in the master's listings are spelled out in the page, "Criteria for Inclusion". This can be reached via the button marked "Criteria" embedded in the prominent green menu bar near the top of the Master's home page. All schools listed whether offering college credit, full bachelor's degrees or master's degrees, are either, state funded, and recognized by the government of the country as an institution of higher learning, or, in the case of US institutions, they may be public or private, but they must be regionally accredited. Note that there are many institutions with other types of quite legitimate accreditation, such as DETC accreditation, but it is my judgment that those accorded regional accreditation or the foreign equivalent thereof, best meet the standard of providing degrees, diplomas and certificates that enjoy the widest possible recognition, acceptance, and portability. That is, they confer degrees that provide the holder the greatest marginal utility. University of Northumbria at Newcastle LLM by distance Learning I’ll be publishing reviews of specific distance learning programs offered by UK institutions. One review will critique the UNN LLM . I found this to be among the very best of programs I have experienced - ever - thanks in no small part to the thorough professionalism of the Law School Staff. The programs offer high academic standards and a truly outstanding personalized service at a bargain price. Look for the full review in BA in 4 Weeks. Alas, the review of the University of Derby and its distance learning wares will be less enthusiastic. As I recall, this institution is perennially parked in the basement of the Times UK universities league tables. Sadly, I cannot say that anything in my experience of them gave me cause to doubt the veracity of that ranking. Watch for the upcoming reviews in BA in 4 Weeks Lawrie Miller http://bain4weeks.com
On a similar topic. Does anybody know of a site that lists institutions in the UK not recognized by the Department of Education - similar to the Oregon dept. of degree recognition website. Research purposes only.
I'm pretty certain there isn't one. However, reports in The Guardian today http://education.guardian.co.uk/administration/0,9857,481469,00.html suggest that the DfES may be getting a little twitchy, so such a list may be forthcoming in the future. Also, until recently, it was very easy to keep track of recognized institutions. Until the end of the binary divide in 1992, there were only 49 universities in the UK . . . it made spotting fake ones rather easy! Angela
The Guardian articles list some of our favorites: American Coastline, Earlscroft. In particular, see Sounds grand.
