Undergraduate
Online BA
History
Entrance
Requirements
In order to
satisfy the entrance requirements for the BA History, you must:
- two
subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus at least three further
subjects at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C or
above) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one 'A' level
at not less than grade D) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level and one further
subject at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C)
or
- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subjects at
GCE 'AS' level.
-
AND have fluent
comprehension and writing skills in English, e.g. GCSE/GCE 'O'
level English language at Grade C or above or, within the last
three years, to have passed at the required standard a test of
proficiency in English that is recognised by the University of
London.
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*Applications will be considered from applicants who do
not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission.
Each application will be considered on an individual
basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the
University of London. |
Minimum PC
specification
An
IBM-compatible PC which meets the minimum specification listed
below and regular access to the Internet*:
Hardware
· Pentium 266 Processor
· 64Mb RAM
· Microsoft Windows 98 OS (or above)
· 800 x 600 screen resolution, 16-bit colour
· CD-ROM drive
· 4Mb Graphics card
· Sound card and speakers
· 56kbps modem
Software
·
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
(external link; new window)
·
Flash
plug-in (external
link; new window)
·
RealOne Player.
uk.real.com
(external link)
· Microsoft Word 97 (or above)
· Microsoft Excel 97 (or above)
*Please ensure
that the computer you intend to use when accessing the VLE can
accept cookies (students using a corporate or other network
should check with their network administrator). Students who
wish to use the VLE's offline capability must be able to install
software on their computer.
Note: applicants
with other qualifications not listed above and/or suitable work
experience will be considered by the University on an individual
basis. There are many
other acceptable qualifications (pdf: 6pgs, 91KB;
new window), both from
the UK and overseas, which the University accepts instead of
British 'O' and 'A' levels.
If you do not satisfy the criteria for
automatic acceptance the University will still consider your
application on an individual basis under the Special Admissions
procedures. If they cannot accept you with your current
qualifications and experience, the University will advise you
what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible
in the future.
