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A degree from the University of London is a mark of excellence, respected by employers and universities worldwide. This is because the University of London is one of the world’s leading universities, internationally recognised for its high academic standards. This reputation is based on the outstanding teaching and research of its 17 member institutes.

Since 1858, University of London degrees have been accessible to students all over the world through the University of London International Programmes. Alumni of the University of London International Programmes have gone on to shape our world. These include seven Nobel Prize winners, leaders of Commonwealth countries, government ministers, renowned authors, academics, judges and business leaders. Today, the University of London International Programmes is truly international in character with over 50,000 students in more than 180 countries.

The law schools or departments of the following Colleges of the University of London provide the academic direction for the University of London Undergraduate Laws qualifications. Collectively, they are known as the Laws Consortium.

Birkbeck

Founded in 1823, Birkbeck is unique in its special mission to enable mature students to gain higher education qualifications via part-time study. bbk.ac.uk

King’s College London

Established in 1829, King’s College London has been responsible for some of the discoveries that have shaped the modern world. kcl.ac.uk

LSE

Since 1895, LSE (The London School of Economics and Political Science) has been regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. lse.ac.uk

Queen Mary

University of London Queen Mary is one of the largest Colleges of the University. Now heralded for its quality research efforts, it began life in 1887 as the
People’s Palace, a philanthropic endeavour to provide East Londoners with education. qmul.ac.uk

SOAS

SOAS is the world’s largest centre for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 1916, it has built a reputation for its regional expertise and the calibre of its crossdisciplinary social sciences, arts and humanities programmes. soas.ac.uk

UCL

Founded in 1826, UCL was the first university in England to admit students of any race, class or religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. ucl.ac.uk

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