Hammersmith Management College (HMC) is now offering tuition for University of London undergraduate degrees in the following disciplines:

BSc. Accounting and Finance
BSc. Accounting with Law
BSc. Business

Degrees consist of 12 units when taken through the Standard Route and 9 units through the Graduate Entry Route. Units are classified as either 'Foundation' or 'Further'. The number of Foundation units and further units differs across degrees. All units are marked to the same level.
Academic team at HMC will provide you with 'tutorial support' for all the units studied.

Classification
Degrees are awarded by the London University, with the following classifications: First Class Honours, (divided into Upper Division and Lower Division), Third Honours and pass.

Prerequisites
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
For all of the degrees you have a certain amount of choice in the units that you take. In the structures you will see that you can choose from a variety of Selection groups. You have control, within certain guidelines, over the number and choice of examination, you may attempt.

Your Module Leader at HMC will be able to provide you assistance in this regard.

Exemptions
You may apply for exemptions for up to four foundation units. Exemptions are awarded on an automatic and discretionary basis. Please refer to UOL website www.londonexternal.ac.uk for detailed information.

Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the Standard Route of one of the Degrees you must:

Be at-least 17 years old and
Have either passes in:

Two subjects at GCE 'A' Level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE/GCE 'O' Level at Grade C or above; or
Three subjects at GCE 'A' Level, and one further subject at GCSE/GCE 'O' Level; at grade C or above; or
Two subjects at GCE 'A' Level, plus two further subjects at GCE 'AS' level and

Demonstrate competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to GCSE/GCE 'O' Level at Grade C or above and;
Provide Proof of competence in English which is acceptable to the university. A test of Proficiency may be required.

University of London also accepts, overseas Graduates (BA, BSc) from a recognised institution, on their Degree Programmes.

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.