Undergraduate
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Exemption
You
may apply for exemption from up to four Foundation level units.
Exemptions are awarded on a discretionary basis, but CAN ONLY
be granted where material equivalent to the exempted course material
has already been studied and examined in full.
What is an exemption?
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An exemption means that you are not required to take a particular
unit or units (i.e. subject/s) as part of your degree because,
in the University’s opinion, you have already covered a similar
syllabus, as part of a previous qualification, in the same
depth and breadth. (Other institutions sometimes use the term
‘credit transfer’, but the University use ‘exemptions’.)
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In addition, exemptions count towards the total number of
units you have to take to complete the degree or diploma.
For example, if you are exempt from one unit, you will have to
take only 11 more units to complete the degree (as opposed to
the normal 12 units);
The University will consider giving you exemptions from up to a
total of four full units (or a mixture of full and half units) at
foundation level provided you satisfy the criteria.
No other exemptions can be considered.
Exemptions awarded are only valid for a limited period. If you
are granted exemption, this period is given on your decision letter.
If you do not attempt an examination during this period, the exemption
will expire, and if you still
want the exemption to count towards your degree/diploma you will
need to make a further application.
Am I eligible to apply for exemption?
You can be considered for exemption provided you satisfy all of
the following
criteria:
1. You are eligible to be registered for the
degree.
2. You are suitably qualified.
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You
must have passed examinations that compare in level, content
and standard to the examinations for one or more (to a maximum
of four) Foundation units from which you want to be exempted.
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Exemptions are normally only considered on a subject-for-subject
basis – for example, you should only apply for exemption from
the unit
‘Accounting for management’ if,
in your opinion, you have previously studied a similar subject
in the same depth, at degree level (or the equivalent), and
you have achieved good marks in the corresponding examination.
The University do not give exemptions on the basis of ‘O’ or ‘A’ levels, or other
similar school-leaving examinations.
3.
You must normally have studied for your qualification at one institution,
and:
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have
passed the whole of the qualification/s on which your application
for exemption is based within the five years preceding the
application
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have
already received the final award for that qualification/s.
If you have not yet received the award, your exemption application
will be considered under the exemption regulations that apply
at the time that the award is finally made. Please note that
these regulations may be different to those that were in effect
at the time you submitted your application.
Applications
for exemption from examinations in the following year will only
be considered if your qualification is awarded before the application
deadline in the year before (i.e. 30 June).
Notes:
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The University
cannot consider you for exemption from a particular unit if
you have already entered the examination for that unit.
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The granting of exemptions by other higher educational or professional
institutions will be noted but in no way binds the University
of London to award the same exemption/s.
How do I apply for exemption?
Formal application must be made for exemptions.
Complete the exemption section of the application form given in
the centre of this prospectus when you apply for admission. If,
for any reason, you are unable to do this, you should send a written
application addressed to the Exemptions Officer as soon as possible
to the Admissions Office, specifying the unit(s) from which you
wish to be given exemption and full details of the qualification
on which you are basing your request.
A fee is payable - do not send this fee with your initial application.
On receipt of your initial exemption application, the Admissions
Office will send you one of the following:
an Exemption Request Pack, comprising an Exemption Request Form,
fee slip, and a covering letter
or a decision letter informing you that your exemption request
has been unsuccessful.
You
must complete and return the Request Form and fee by following
the instructions given in the letter that accompanies the Exemption
Request Pack. You must also submit all the documentary evidence
requested in that letter and the fee indicated.
Deadline date
The University must receive your initial application for exemption no later
than: 30
June
The University will then take a decision on your application for
exemption as soon as possible after your Request Form, fee and
documentary evidence have been received. Note that it is not
possible for the University to refund the exemption application
fee, even if the University is unable to award you any
exemptions.
The University will only be able to fully consider your exemption
application after the University has received the necessary
documentary evidence and your fee.
