Diploma for Graduates in Information Systems

How you study

University of London  programmes offer you an alternative way of obtaining a prestigious qualification at a reasonable cost. You can choose to study independently, either on your own or as part of a small group. Many students choose to pay for additional educational support at a local institution, where one is available, and benefit from face-to-face academic support and interaction with fellow students.

You receive specially written study materials

The study materials you receive are specially written by LSE academics with External students in mind. The cost of your study pack is included in your initial and continuing registration fees. Study materials include:

• 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 advice 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. These resources are updated annually and are available to download.

• 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.

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 the University recommend that you budget up to £300 per year. University of London 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.