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Undergraduate

BSc Accounting with Law

How you study

Studying as an External student offers you maximum flexibility in planning your studies; you can study at a time and place to suit yourself using the introductory study materials provided by the University as the starting point. These have been specifically commissioned and written by academics of the University with the needs of independent learners in mind.

Although you may study independently, you may wish to network with other registered students to plan a mutually supportive study programme. In a growing number of countries there are institutions which offer a range of full-time, part-time, correspondence or online tuition. A range of other study opportunities, and support such as weekend courses or summer schools may also be available.

Study material is included in the Initial Registration Fee therefore when you first register as an External student for the BSc Accounting and Law, you will receive:

• A Student handbook containing advice and practical information such as: how to enter for examinations, bookshops, libraries, contacts at the University, important dates in the year.

• ‘Strategies for success’ – an academic and study skills handbook containing information about study techniques, planning your studies, making the best use of resources and preparing for examinations.

• Subject guides for each unit studied. These guides introduce you to topics and offer advice on how to use textbooks in an organised and productive manner.

• Past examination papers and Examiners' reports. Examiners' reports provide an insight into how individual questions should have been tackled and outline common mistakes made by students in the past. Past papers enable you to practise for your examinations.

• Regulations containing full details of important information such as syllabuses, programme structures, fees and degree classification criteria.

• Online resources including a Virtual Learning Environment and Online Library.

Each year you continue to register as an External student, you will receive an updated Handbook; the relevant course pack for any additional courses you begin studying; any sample/past examination papers and reports not previously received.

Books

The study pack will guide you through books, which will be the real focus of your studies. You will need to provide your own books and we recommend that you budget up to £300 per year. The University ensure all key books are widely available either from internet bookshops or by mail order.

Courses from the University of London to support your studies

LSE External Study weekend
Each year in February, LSE arranges a Study weekend. The weekend consists of short courses designed to help you with examination preparation and technique. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your studies with subject specialists.

LSE Summer School
LSE runs two three-week Summer Schools each year, usually from early July to mid-August. You are welcome to join the schools, which offer a range of intellectually stimulating and academically challenging courses designed to allow students, academics and professional people to undertake a period of intensive study in areas of interest to them. Attending the Summer School does not count towards your final assessment but can be beneficial to your programme of study.