Diploma
for Graduates in Information Systems
Is this
programme for me?
The programme is suitable for
graduates of any discipline who, for professional or
personal reasons, wish to secure a stand-alone qualification
in information systems. It is also ideal for those who wish
to undertake postgraduate work and whose first degree is in
an unrelated field.
Programme aims
To provide a thorough
grounding in the principles of information systems while
developing critical skills for a wide range of real world
professional situations.
Programme structure
To complete the programme you
must pass four full units (or the equivalent).
Prestige
Developed by academics at the
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE),
regarded as an international centre of academic excellence
and innovation in the social sciences.
Flexible study at a reasonable
cost
You have between 1-5 years to
complete the programme. The total fee payable to the
University is around £1,100 if you complete in the minimum study
period.
Study materials
The study materials will
include:
· Studying for a Degree in the
Humanities and Social Sciences
· Student handbook
· Subject guides (offering advice on how to
use textbooks)
· Past exam papers and Examiners' reports
· Regulations
You need to provide your own
textbooks - they provide the main focus of your studies - so
before you register for the programme the University will
advise you to consider the facilities available to you
locally, and how accessible books are likely to be.
Study support and online
resources
You can either study
independently at a pace that suits you, or enrol for
additional classes at a local institution (either full time
or part time) and benefit from the more formalized support
this provides.
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LSE
arranges a Study weekend in February each
year. This 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.
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LSE also runs a Summer School
each year, usually from July to mid-August, to which all
students are welcome.
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Online resources including news items,
Examiners' reports and past exam papers, student handbooks,
Regulations and reading lists.
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Online Library giving access to
Justis.com, JSTOR, ABI/INFORM, Academic Search Premier and
Business Source Premier.
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Summary of key dates |
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Application deadline |
17 September (non-EU)
17 October (EU)
in the year before you intend
to sit your first examinations |
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Registration deadline |
30
November |
| Despatch
of study materials |
Shortly after your registration form is received |
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Examinations take place |
May/June |
