Distance learning

The University of London’s International Programmes division is the world’s first distance learning system. They provide undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in over 80 disciplines in more than 180 countries. Typically, for each degree programme, one of the colleges of the University of London takes the lead role in designing and delivering a given external course.

Benefits of taking a distance learning programme

There are many benefits to taking a distance learning programme:

• the degree structures allow you to learn at your own pace from home
• the online study materials have been specifically designed for ease of distance learning
• in most cases, registration, tuition and examination fees are lower than campus-based charges
• assessment and standards are set at the same level as residential degrees and you will receive the same award as residential students, so you can be confident in the quality of your qualification
• written examinations can usually be taken at local centres close to you
• the final award is a degree from the University of London 

Courses offered by Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway plays a key role in delivering the University of London’s International Programmes in a number of disciplines. Flexible and Distance learning programmes are offered in:

Business and Management

Access programme for BSc Business Administration
|BSc Business Administration
|BSc Business Administration with Marketing
|BSc Business Administration with Human Resource Management
|BSc Business Administration with International Business
|MBA International Management (accredited by AMBA)
|MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in International Management
|MSc/Postgraduate Dipoma in International Business|

Classical Studies

BA Classical Studies|

Earth Sciences

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Geoscience|

History

BA History|

Information Security

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Information Security| 

Studying a distance learning course

The online, flexible, distance learning programmes are delivered using a mix of online and traditional materials, with annual exams at University of London International Programme’s worldwide network of exam centres.

Extensive guidance is offered to students through written materials, which provide both general advice on studying for those degrees and detailed discussions relating to each component in the degree programmes.

To support our distance learning programme, Royal Holloway provides administrative and developmental support to the academics teaching the course, ensuring the integration of relevant web-based learning tools into course content. These include moderated online discussions, online quizzes and videos.

Applying for a University of London International Programme

All applications for the distance learning programmes are processed through the University of London International Programmes.  More information on how to apply is available at www.londoninternational.ac.uk|