London University External questions

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  1. Will Makeit

    Will Makeit New Member

    Anyone have any experience with them?

    Some of the questions that come to mind are:

    -Do they accept credits gained in US (I've got my AS Business from Excelsior College)

    -Vice-versa, will RA colleges in the US accept credits gained in London UIniversity

    -Are those prices they give inclusive of all the materials (books, study materials, etc. ) I.e. 2300 pounds for BA in Spanish and Latin American studies.

    -Differences between Diploma and BA in Uk system (guess I can investigate that on my own...just in case someone knows off hand)

    Thanks
     
  2. nosborne48

    nosborne48 Well-Known Member

    Most of your questions can be answered by reference to the London web site, www.londonexternal.ac.uk

    I think that you will find that the answers vary with the degree program. The only program I am familiar with is the LL.M., offered through the University by Queens College and UCL.

    I get the impression that you are interested in an undergraduate degree. The London LL.B. is an example but not, perhaps, representative. However:

    The London LL.B. is a three academic year program year that can be stretched into four years if desired. In its traditional, full time format, the first year comprises four subjects, called the "intermediate" subjects, which must be successfully completed to advance in the program.

    The University offers a "diploma" in Laws which comprises these first year subjects but which is open ONLY to students studying at a resident institution that is recognized by the University.

    It is possible for a student with other training or credentials in Law to obtain an "exemption" from one or more of the intermediate subjects.

    It is also possible for the holder of a bachelor's degree from a recognized University to earn the London LL.B. through the "graduate entry" route. Here, the student need complete only nine Laws subjects instead of the usual twelve. The student's prior degree is treated, in effect, as so many elective subjects.

    I know of no other credit transfers into the program.

    As to the acceptance of London External credits into, say, U.S. Universities, again, I can speak only as to law. A completed London LL.B. would likely qualify the holder to undertake a resident, American LL.M. program. It would not, I think, carry much weight toward an American J.D.
     
  3. Will Makeit

    Will Makeit New Member

    Thanks, you are right, there is a lot of info at their website. No I'm not thinking in law.

    The only thing I dislike about the UoL is those 3 hour written exams !!!!

    I wonder if I could make it through that since I don't have a good memory and am accustomed to multiple choice exams...
     
  4. nosborne48

    nosborne48 Well-Known Member

    I switched from the old, cheap LL.M. program to the new, expensive PG certificate/PG diploma/LL.M. program because I didn't like the idea of three hour exams.

    I am awaiting exam results right now; I won't know until August whether I have to retake two sections!

    But really, every college grad MUST be able to express himself well in written English so in a way, it's unavoidable.

    Good luck!
     
  5. JLV

    JLV Active Member

    Will, for that program you have chosen you´ll be able to write in Spanish, but be prepared for long, tedious examinations (there are sample so f past examinations in their website). The O of L doesn´t give credit AFAIK for Excelsior College (or any other American University) courses, American universities will very likely accept UoL credits, costs don´t include books, and there are differences between Diploma and Bachelor´s usually in the length of time one studies (diploma, one year, bachelor´s three years full time). Regards.


    PS Me alegra ver que vuelves al ataque. Buena suerte, Will! :)
     
  6. Will Makeit

    Will Makeit New Member

    Thanks
    I'm not worried about expressing myself in written English. It's just the written exams.

    Maybe in the future I will take a single course just to see how it goes. I know it won't count towards the degree, but I would need to try a single module before embarking on a Diploma.
     

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