Administered & Managed by UCC
3-4 Year Degree Course

This programme is divided into 3 years. The four subjects in each year must be taken together at the same occasion. In order to be allowed to progress to Year II; you must pass the intermediate examinations and similarly you must pass the Year I examination prior to being allowed to progress to Year II.

Faculty
Instructions will be provided by an eminent and highly qualified team of local faculty and other professionals.

Quality of Programme
The University of London is recognized nationally and internationally as a centre of academic excellence. The quality of its degrees is assured through the assessment and examination process. Upon completion of the programme, you are awarded a University of London degree. There is only one University of London degree, and it is awarded both to students attending in London and external students.

Tuition Fees
(Scheme A & Graduate Entry Route B) ( UOL application fee, UOL registration fees, UOL annual examination fees) £2,577 (3 yrs.).

The breakdown of these fees (approximate) payable to the University of London (paid through UCC), and deadlines for payments, is as follows:

Year		University of London Fees	Deadlines
3 Year Programme
	1st Year	UOL Application US $£52	June 30
	1st Year	UOL Initial Reg. £657
	1st Year	UOL Examination £450	Early January
	1st Year	(3 or 4 full units or courses)
	2nd Year	UOL Con. Reg. £259	September
	2nd Year	UOL Examination £450	Early January
	2nd Year	(3 or 4 full units or courses)
	3rd Year	UOL Con. Reg. £259	September
	3rd Year	UOL Examination £450	Early January
	3rd Year	(3 or 4 full units or courses)
Total £2,577 (UOL Fees amended every September)

UCC Fees      US$5160 (Scheme A) US$3960 (Graduate Entry Route B)
Fees are to be paid annually. Persons may contact the Student Financial Services regarding the possibility of alternate payment arrangements
The breakdown of UCC fees including lectures, tutorials, mock exams, ID card and document transfer fees is as follows::

Scheme A (4 subjects)		UCC Fees	Deadlines
3 Year Programme
	1st Year	UCC Application. US $20	June 30
	1st Year	Tuition, etc. JA $92,000 / JA $23,000 per subject	July 31
	2 nd & 3 rd Years	Tuition, etc. JA $ 92,000 / JA $23, 000 per subject	Late August

Graduate Entry Route B (3 subjects)		UCC Fees	Deadlines
3 Year Programme
	1st Year	UCC Application fee US $20	June 30
	1st Year	Tuition, etc. JA $69,000 / JA $23,000 per subject	July 31
	2nd & 3rd Years	Tuition, etc. JA $69,000 / JA $23,000 per subject	Late August

Additional Cost:
Overseas Exam Center's Administrative fees - J$ 2,000 per subject

NB. All fees are subject to change annually and at short notice.
 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must hold either an associate degree or 3 year diploma or 2 'A' Levels + 3 'O' Levels or 6 CAPE (including 2 double unit courses) + 3 CSEC . Any other acceptable qualifications may also be considered.
• All applicants must also satisfy other specific degree requirements (see UOL prospectus)

EXEMPTIONS

• Students with a first degree may be considered for the graduate entry route. Persons admitted via this route may be automatically exempted from no more than 3 of the 12 units or courses.
  
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Individuals interested in applying for admission to the UOL programme should submit the following:

• Both UOL and UCC Application Forms for Undergraduate Degree Programmes
• Official transcript(s) from every high school/college/tertiary institution/university attended
• Non-refundable UOL and UCC application handling fees are required (see above UOL prospectuses)

NB. Late applications will only be considered by IMS on a case-by-case basis and on the availability of space

DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Attach a certified copy of one of the following as proof of your full name (including any change of name) and date of birth to your application:

• A birth certificate
• Passport
• Marriage certificate
• Deed poll
• Statutory declaration
• Alien's registration certificate

NB. Submit either the original certificate(s) showing the final awards for each qualification or photocopies of these originals verified by a British Council official.
Address for the British Council Office in
Jamaica
26 Trafalgar Road
Kingston 10
Phone: 929-6915

There is a J$200 charge for each copy to be certified.

The Institute reserves the right to withdraw/postpone a scheduled course if the registration is insufficient for a complete class consisting of twenty five (25) participants.

Application fees are non-refundable.

Textbooks and Materials

The core text for the 4 first-year compulsory courses will be provided by UOL once the initial registration fee has been paid. Students will responsible for purchasing all other texts.

Student Loans

Applicants may apply for a student’s loan offered by one of several local financial institutions, such as the Churches Credit Union and First Global Bank . Application forms and brochures are available at UCC offices.

N.B. Interim payments should be negotiated with the Accounts Dept. until loans are finalized.

Transfer of Credit

Students may transfer no more than 4 units or courses for their Bachelor Degree programme. All transfer credits must be approved.


CLASS STRUCTURE

• Saturday Evenings (6 p.m.- 8 p.m.) & Sundays ( 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
  There will be two (2) terms per year )

COMMENCEMENT DATE: August 2008 (Kingston)

Registration / Student Support For further information, contact: The Dean of International Programmes intlprogrammes@uccjm.com OR Programme Coordinator mfacey@uccjm.com Phone: (876) 929-2830 Fax:   (876) 960-7526 University College of the Caribbean 6 Belmont Road Kingston 5 Jamaica, W.I. (hours:  8:30:am - 5:30 pm Mon- Thurs Eastern)            (8:30 am- 4:30 pm Fridays) (visits: welcome via appointment)

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