HAccounting and finance involve much more than just computational skill. Both subjects teach you how to perceive and understand the nature of organisations. They also give you an understanding of how the market allocates finances to firms.

Who is this for?
The degree is for you who:

Are professionally qualified in the accountancy field and would now like to take a degree.

Have not yet decided which profession to pursue and are interest in the fields of accounting and finance.

Wish to go on to take professional accountancy qualifications. You may be able to gain exemptions from several of the examinations of professional accountancy bodies (depending on the subject taken). We advise you to contact the relevant bodies for advice.

Gradiates of this degree have gone on to work in areas of professional accountancy, investment banking, investment analysis and management, management consultancy and financial management, as well as to more advanced academic study.

Features of the degree
You can take the Foundation and Further units in any order, provided you satisfy any prerequisites. Most students, however, would normally take the Foundation units first because (as their name suggests) they are the 'building blocks' the foundation - for the units that follow.

Choosing your units
This degree provides a thorough grounding in accounting and finance, within a strong social science framework.

The degree has an international flavour and was developed in consultation with academics and professionals throughout Southeast Asia, as well as the UK.

The subject guides are written by internationally acknowledged leaders in both academics and professional accountancy and the financial markets.

Students who are already qualified in the field of accounting may apply for an exemption from up to two units including 25 Principles of Accounting



fee structure

		UK Applicants		Overseas Applicants
Full time (Per year)		2,595		3,295
Part time (per year)		2,195		N/A

Please be advised that in addition to the above tuition fee, you will need to pay application, registration and examination fees directly to the University of London.
Please refer to University of London prospectus or website www.londonexternal.ac.uk for a break down of application, registration and examination fee.

Overseas applicants will be eligible for UK full time fees after studying for one year in the UK.

summary of Key dates
Application deadline:
You can apply throughout the year but applications must be received no later than 17 September in the year before you intend to sit your examinations.
Registration Deadline:
30 November
Despatch of study:
Shortly after your registration from and fee is received.
Examinations:
May/June each year.

Application to the university of London
Please be advised that your enrolment with the College is contingent upon acceptance by the University of London at the appropriate level of the Degree Programme.
All applicants must apply to the University of London and obtain acceptance on their proposed degree route. Hammersmith Management College may be able to provide you administration support with your application to University of London.
Once the student has been accepted by the University of London on its External programme, (acceptance letter received) he/she will receive a certificate of enrolment from the College.
Overseas applicants will need a letter of acceptance from University of London as well as an enrolment letter from the College to process their entry clearance.
In case of entry clearance, on arrival in the UK, the student will be registered with the University of London before the relevant deadline by our administration department.
Overseas students are advised to make alternative arrangements at home to study their Degree Programmes, should their application to enter UK not succeed.
List of all such Active institutes can be found on the University of London website.

Enrolment at the College
Send us the completed College application form along with certified copies of your relevant qualifications. Your application will be evaluated on the basis of London university entrance criteria listed above. Once accepted on the proposed course of study, by UOL you will be asked to enrol on the course.
For overseas applications the completed College application from must be received at-least two months before the proposed Intake.
Deadlines for receiving overseas applications are 15th Feb for April intake and 15th July for September intake.

Intakes at the College
For the Academic year 2006, the College has the following two intakes:

10th April 06 and 18th September 06.

For each intake, the College will hold an induction event a week before the commencement of Classes. This will enable the students to familiarise themselves with the College facilities and meet the members of the academic staff. Administration Department will help students, on a one to one basis, to apply and register with London University and will provide guidance on all relevant deadlines.