Diploma in Economics & Diploma in Social Sciences:

The Diploma has been designed by the London School of Economics and Political Science for the University of London International Programmes. Students who are 18 years of age or above are eligible to enter the Diploma programme. In view of the special entrance requirements, only those students who are studying for the course at an institution authorized by the London School of Economics and Political Science, are allowed to register. These institutions are regularly visited by the London School of Economics Director for External Studies, and members of the academic staff who advise staff and students. Recognition panels, comprising senior staff members from the London School of Economics visit a recognised institution every three years to ensure that standards are maintained and that necessary academic support systems are in place.

Structure of Diploma in Economics

Structure of Diploma in Social Sciences

Academic Equivalence of Diploma

Holders of the Diploma gain exemption from the First Year (Part I) of the BSc programme of the University of London.

The Diploma as an entry to the Second Year of BSc at UCL

Students who have successfully completed the Diploma are automatically accepted by UCL to enter the Second Year of one of the BSc programmes offered by UCL for the University of London International Programmes.

The Diploma as entry to the Degree Programmes in the UK
Successful Diploma students who have attained the required grades or marks and have taken the necessary Foundation subjects are considered by a number of British universities to be eligible for entry as internal students into the second year of their degree programme

The Diploma as an End Qualification

A number of students study for the Diploma to gain a prestigious qualification before proceeding to a career-oriented study programme such as an MBA.

General Entrance Requirements
The Diploma in Economics route applies to a student who is 18 years of age by the 31st of December of the year of registration, and should be enrolled with an institution permitted by the University of London to teach for the Diploma. UCL registers only those students who have at least passed GCE 'O' Levels, FA/FSc/ICom, and who have also cleared the UCL entrance tests and interviews.

Structure of Diploma in Economics

Two compulsory full units

• Introduction to Economics AND
• Statistics 1 (half unit) AND
• Mathematics 1 (half unit) OR
• Statistics 2 (half unit) OR
• Introduction to Programming

+ Two Additional full units (or the equivalent ) chosen from

• Principles of Sociology
• Principles of Banking and Finance
• Principles of Accounting
• Introduction to Business Management
• Introduction to Information Systems

Structure of Diploma in Social Sciences

Two compulsory full units

• Introduction toBusiness and Management
• Principles of Sociology

+ Two Additional full units (or the equivalent ) chosen from