2. Gain a University of
London degree in Sri Lanka
A truly world class programme
All our programmes are developed and
assessed by the renowned Colleges
of the University of London.
Study for a University of London degree in Sri Lanka2
Your rewards
Our challenging and thought-provoking
programmes equip you with the subject
knowledge and skills to succeed in careers in
Sri Lanka and internationally. On graduation,
you join a community of alumni who have
gained top jobs in banking, business, law, IT,
and other industries, and gone on to further
study at some of the world’s best universities.
3. ‘I did not realise
how useful the
knowledge I gained
from the University
of London would be
for my career as
a marketer. I believe
any senior manager,
entrepreneur
or business
professional would
benefit immensely
from a sound
knowledge of
legal principles
and its practices.
I recommend the
LLB as the best
option to learn law
and gain a world
class qualification.’
Thesara Jayawardena,
LLB (Hons), 2013
Thesara was head of the
marketing division for an
international company
when she enrolled on the
LLB. She is now studying
for a PhD in marketing
management and working
as a university lecturer.
Shaveen
Bandaranayake
LLB (Hons), 2013
‘I achieved all my academic
qualifications while in Sri Lanka,
via distance education. The
University of London LLB was
notable among my other
qualifications primarily due to
the flexibility it afforded me
to work and study at the same
time. I hope to one day pursue an
LLM (via distance learning, again)
with the University of London!’
Shaveen secured a scholarship
with the CfPS Law School in Sri
Lanka. Read more about Shaveen
on London Connection:
bit.ly/shaveen-bandaranayake
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4. A trusted name in
global education
The University of London is one of the
oldest and most prestigious universities
in the UK. Founded in 1836, it is a
federation of 17 Colleges including
The London School of Economics
and Political Science and University
College London (UCL).
Distinguished alumni
There are over 50,000 students in 180
countries studying for a University of
London degree through the International
Programmes. Among our alumni are
many people who have shaped the world
in which we live. Seven past students
have won Nobel Prizes, including Nelson
Mandela and British economist Ronald
Coase. Judge Christopher Weeramantry,
a former Justice of the Supreme Court
of Sri Lanka and a former Vice President
of the International Court of Justice,
is a graduate of our LLB degree.
Standards you
can rely on
You can be confident in the standard
of your University of London degree. You
are assessed using dependable methods,
such as unseen examinations. This helps
to ensure that your University of London
qualification is of the same high academic
standard, however it is achieved.
How the University
of London works
Study for a University of London degree in Sri Lanka4
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 Colleges, which are responsible
for the academic direction and
assessment of all courses offered
by the University of London
International Programmes.
A federation of 17
Colleges and a number
of specialist research
Institutes
In collaboration with
12 Lead Colleges:
Product of the
collaboration
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Focus on:
Economics, Management, Finance
and Social Sciences (EMFSS)
The London School of Economics
and Political Science (LSE) provides
academic direction for undergraduate
programmes in economics,
management, finance and the
social sciences. LSE is ranked fifth
in the UK and 23rd in the world in
The Times Higher Education World
University Rankings 2015–16.
The University of
London and Sri Lanka
The University of London has a long
history in Sri Lanka, with University of
London exams first being offered in
the 1880s. The University of Ceylon
(now the University of Colombo and
the University of Peradeniya) began
as a College awarding University
of London degrees before gaining
independence in 1942. We now have
about 1,800 students in Sri Lanka.
Undergraduate Laws
Programme (LLB)
For over 150 years, a law degree
from the University of London has
been the first step in the careers of
thousands of lawyers worldwide.
Academic direction is by a Consortium
of renowned University of London law
schools: UCL, SOAS, Queen Mary, LSE,
King’s College London and Birkbeck.
Postgraduate Laws
Programme (LLM)
The Postgraduate Laws Programme
is directed by two leading UK law
schools: UCL and Queen Mary. With
dozens of courses and more than
30 specialisations, the programme
enables professionals to gain
expertise in specific fields of law.
MastersinProfessionalAccountancy
The University of London and the
Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA), the global body
for professional accountancy, enables
students to complete an MSc in
Professional Accountancy and the ACCA
professional accountancy qualification
at the same time. This programme will
be of value to accountants aspiring
to senior roles, saving time and
money for many ACCA students.
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Globally
recognised
qualifications
Our degrees are
internationally recognised,
giving you a head start
when applying for jobs
or further study.
Opening doors to
lucrative careers
Studying with the University of London
will give you a competitive edge in
the global job market. Our graduates
have gained jobs at top local and
international organisations, including
leading law firms and companies
such as PwC, EY, IBM, Unilever, Fitch
Ratings, Brandix, MAS Holdings,
Aitken Spence, and John Keells.
Develop skills for
employability
University of London degrees give you
an in-depth knowledge of your chosen
subject, and also allow you to develop
skills that employers respect, such as
problem solving, analytical thinking and
self-discipline. Our courses will broaden
your thinking and challenge you to
consider the international context.
Practising law
The University of London Bachelor
of Laws (LLB) degree is recognised
for entry into the legal profession in
England, Wales and other jurisdictions,
provided you study the necessary
courses. The degree is recognised by
the Council of Legal Education in
Sri Lanka, provided certain conditions
are met. We advise students to check
out the local legal profession entry
requirements, which can change.
We also advise new students to study
the Undergraduate Scheme rather
than the Graduate Entry Route.
Master’s
scholarships
at LSE
Scholarships for MSc study at LSE are
awarded annually to University of
London International Programmes
students who have completed a BSc
degree directed by LSE and have
also been accepted for postgraduate
study at LSE. You will normally need
to have a First Class degree.
7. Dhanushka
Goonathilaka
BSc (Hons) Economics, 2014
‘Being part of a global
community of students
is the best part of
studying with the
University of London
International Programmes. Students
across the world study the same
syllabus, take the same examinations
and are assessed against a common
benchmark. This makes all the
academic achievements very special.’
Dhanushka achieved a First Class
degree in 2014 and benefitted from
the teaching at the Royal Institute.
Judge Christopher
Weeramantry
Bachelor of Laws (LLB),
BA History
‘The University of
London is a centre of
scholastic excellence.
It just so happens that
many Sri Lankans had
the choice of where to study, and
chose the University of London.
So it happens that today many of
our best scholars are from UoL.’
Judge Christopher Weeramantry,
who received an LLB and BA
History from the University
of London while living in Sri
Lanka, is a former Justice of the
Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and
a former Vice President of the
International Court of Justice.
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Fast track to
professional
accreditation
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Accounting
and Finance and BSc (Hons) Banking
and Finance degrees who wish to
continue to professional accreditation
may be able to get exemptions for
certain modules from five professional
bodies. This means you can gain
your professional accreditation more
quickly. For more information, please
visit the websites listed below:
Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA)
accaglobal.com/qualifications
Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA)
cimaglobal.com
Institute of Chartered Accountants
in England and Wales (ICAEW)
icaew.com/careers
Singapore Qualification Programme
singaporeqp.com
CPA Australia
cpaaustralia.com.au
8. Student life at
teaching institutions
Recognised teaching institutions offer
lectures and seminars which help you
to structure your studies. They may also
offer internship programmes, student
councils, field trips, international summer
exchange programmes, debating
and mooting societies, sports teams
and other extra-curricular activities.
Achievement Awards
Achievement Awards are made to five
Undergraduate Laws students and
five students on EMFSS programmes
programmes who achieve the highest
aggregate mark in their first year of study.
This award covers University of London
fees for the second year. For more
information visit: londoninternational.
ac.uk/achievement-awards
A vibrant
study
experience
Studying with the University
of London is a challenging
yet rewarding experience.
Study at a local
teaching institution
or independently
You can choose to study at a local
recognised teaching institution or you
can study independently. In Sri Lanka,
teaching institutions are recognised
to support our undergraduate laws
programme by a Consortium of
University of London law schools, a
range of EMFSS programmes directed
by LSE and the Masters in Professional
Accountancy directed by UCL and
in collaboration with the ACCA.
Study support from
the University
of London
The University of London provides a
range of printed materials and online
resources that draw on the cutting-edge
research of its Colleges. These include
specially written subject guides; a Virtual
Learning Environment (VLE) with online
resources and discussion forums where
you can meet students from around the
world; and an Online Library which gives
you access to journals and databases.
Study for a University of London degree in Sri Lanka8
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A UK education at
a reasonable price
Studying with the University of London
International Programmes is much more
affordable than coming to London to
study on campus. With no travel,
relocation or accommodation costs,
it represents great value for money.
Cheryl Pasker
BSc (Hons) Accounting
and Finance
‘The lecturers were
mind-blowingly
wonderful and it
was such an honour
to attend lectures
and classes at LSE.
While the theoretical portion
of the subject was taught to us,
the LSE lecturers were also very
keen in explaining the practical
perspectives of it... Being able to
attend LSE Summer School on
a full scholarship is one of the
biggest opportunities I’ve had in
my life and I’m so grateful for it.’
Cheryl is studying for her BSc
Accounting and Finance degree
at Royal Institute of Colombo,
Sri Lanka. Read an interview with
Cheryl on London Connection:
bit.ly/cheryl-pasker
Get advice
from Alumni
Ambassadors:
Alumni Ambassadors are
graduates who have volunteered
to offer advice and study tips to
prospective students. You can
email the Ambassadors below
for advice, or for a full list visit:
londoninternational.ac.uk/alumni
Shaha Shums, LLB (Hons), 1999
shaha_s@hotmail.com
Shaha is Barrister/Attorney-at-Law.
Bavatharini Satkunananthan, BSc
(Hons) Management with Law, 2006
tharini6@hotmail.com
Bavatharini is an Associate Member
of the Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants.
Dinuk Anthony De Silva
Wijeyeratne, BSc (Hons)
Information Systems and
Management, 2004
dinuk15@hotmail.com
Dinuk is a director of a web
design and development
solutions provider.
Michelle Jayaranjan, BSc (Hons)
Computing and Information
Systems, 2005
michelle.jayaranjan@gmail.com
Michelle is a business
systems analyst.
Nuwan Fernando, BSc
(Hons) Computing and
Information Systems, 2002
nuwan.uol@gmail.com
Nuwan is a senior systems
engineer at a bank in Sri Lanka.
10. We recognise many other qualifications
for entrance. For details please visit:
londoninternational.ac.uk/am-i-qualified
Some of our programmes also have their
own additional entrance requirements,
which can be found in the prospectuses
or at: londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
Alternative entry routes
If you don’t meet the undergraduate
entrance requirements, you may still
be eligible for an alternative award:
• Certificate of Higher Education
in Common Law: Successful
completion will give you entry
to the second year of the LLB.
• Certificate of Higher Education
(CertHE) in Social Sciences:
Successful completion of these
diplomas will give you entry to the
second year of LSE-led degrees.
• International Foundation Programme:
The application deadline for the IFP is
15 September. The IFP is equivalent
in standard to qualifications studied
in year 13 (for example Sri Lankan A
levels). Successful completion of the
IFP gives guaranteed entry to the first
year of most undergraduate degrees
offered by the University of London
International Programmes, including
the LLB and all LSE-led degrees. It will
also make you eligible to apply to
many other universities worldwide.
Entry requirements
and how to apply
Study for a University of London degree in Sri Lanka10
The application deadline for
undergraduate programmes
is 1 October. You should apply
online through the webpage
of your chosen programme:
londoninternational.ac.uk/
courses If you intend to study
at a local institution, you
should contact them for
advice before submitting
an application.
Undergraduate entry
requirements
The following qualifications meet our
general entrance requirements:
• Passes in two approved subjects in
the Sri Lankan A level Examination
and three further approved subjects
in the Sri Lankan O level Examination.
All subjects must be passed at
grade credit or above and one of
these subjects must be in English.
• Passes in three approved subjects in
the Sri Lankan A level Examination.
In addition, applicants must possess
one further subject from the Sri
Lankan O level Examination. All
subjects must be passed at grade
credit or above and one of these
subjects must be in English.
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These qualifications must be
studied at specific teaching
institutions. Please visit the relevant
course page for more information:
londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
Applying for
postgraduate
programmes
You generally need to hold a degree
which is comparable to a UK second
class honours degree. If you don’t meet
the entry requirements, you may still be
eligible for a Postgraduate Certificate
or Diploma. Further information and
how to apply online can be found at:
londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
English language
To be accepted on any of our
programmes, you need to show
evidence of your proficiency in English.
Graduating from
the University
of London
When you graduate, you are
awarded a University of London
degree, diploma or certificate.
The final parchment includes
the University of London logo
and signature of the Vice-
Chancellor, and indicates which
University of London College
conducted your examinations. It
does not mention that you studied
with the University of London
International Programmes.
Graduation ceremonies in
Sri Lanka and London
You may attend the University
of London International Programmes
graduation ceremony in London.
This is held in March and presided over
by the Vice-Chancellor, or Chancellor,
HRH The Princess Royal. If you study
at a teaching institution, you can
usually attend a graduation ceremony
in Colombo. These ceremonies are
usually attended by senior academic
staff from the University of London.
Join an international
network of alumni
Your journey with the University
of London does not end when you
graduate. On graduation, you become
a member of the University of London
International Programmes Alumni
Association, which provides a range
of opportunities to stay in touch with
the University and fellow graduates.
There is a dedicated Alumni Chapter in
Sri Lanka, which hosts regular events.
12. For further information on the range
of programmes we offer, please visit
our website or contact us at:
The Student Advice Centre
University of London
Stewart House
32 Russell Square
London WC1B 5DN
United Kingdom
Telephone +44 (0)20 7862 8360
enquiries.londoninternational.ac.uk
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