Diploma
for Graduates in Politics
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 the University provide
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.
When you first
register as an External student for the Diploma for Graduates
in Politics, you will receive:
- Studying for a Degree
in the Humanities and Social Sciences by P. Dunleavy
(Macmillan)
- a Student handbook
- subject guides for
each unit studied
- past examination papers
and Examiners' reports
- an IOLIS: CD:ROM (for certain
legal units)
- a copy of the Regulations
- access to the University
of London Online Library with a comprehensive selection
of links to relevant materials.
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.
A note
about textbooks: In addition to the materials the University
provide, you will be advised to buy some books, and others you
will need to refer to in a library. As far as possible, you
should consider the facilities available locally to you, and
how accessible books are likely to be before registering as
an External student. The Introductory booklist provides you
with initial reading for the subjects you are most likely to
take in your first year.
