An increasing number of British distance learning and external degree courses are offered in Nigeria. The British Council administers examinations for these British University courses.

The main functions provided by the British Council for university examinations are as follows:

			Receipt and storage of examination question papers
			Provision of examination stationery
			Arrangement of comfortable and quiet examination venues
			Invigilation and supervision of examinations
			Despatch of answer scripts

There are many opportunities for students to follow a UK degree programme. Listed here are the most popular universities that we have worked with, along with their relevant website addresses.

COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT (CEM)

The College of Estate Management (CEM) is the leading international body providing distance learning education and training to the property professions and construction industry worldwide. Courses are offered leading to diplomas, BSc, BCSC and MBAs.

HERRIOT WATT UNIVERSITY

The Edinburgh Business School is part of Herriot Watt University. With over 9,000 active students, the MBA programmes is now one of the largest in the world – The programme is flexible and allows either distance learning anywhere in the world or a combination of on-campus and distance learning study.
www.hw.ac.uk

HOLBORN COLLEGE

Holborn College is one of the largest independent colleges in the UK specialising in law courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. More than 2,500 students currently follow undergraduate (LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) distance learning law courses worldwide. Students are prepared for the University of London LLB external degree programme.
www.holborncollege.ac.uk

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

The Open University offers part-time higher education with distance learning materials for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in many different subjects.
www.open.ac.uk

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

For details about the University of Birmingham and the courses/programmes it offers for distance learning students, please refer to the University’s website.
www.bham.ac.uk

UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM

For details about the University of Durham and the ciurses/programmes itoffers for distance learning students, please refer to the University’s website.
www.dur.ac.uk

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON EXTERNAL DEGREE PROGRAMME

Many students in Nigeria follow courses which lead to an undergraduate degree offered by the University of London. Two of the most popular subjects are Economics and Law. This programme is known as the University of London External Degree Programme. The development of each degree is by one of the Colleges of the University whose academic staff plan syllabuses, write study materials and set and mark scripts. Internal and external students of the University of London are all examined to the same standard.
www.lon.ac.uk