Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences (University of London)

• Must be 18 years old by 31 December in the year of registration with University of London  
• Must have completed the following GCE ‘O’/’A’ Level: 
• • 1 ‘A’ level and 4 ‘O’ level passes; OR 
• International Baccalaureate Certificate with minimum 20 points or better, OR
• Its equivalent

Equivalent International Qualifications

• University of London International Foundation Certificate 

For information on international qualifications, refer to SIM’s International Student Prospectus. 

English Language Requirements

• GCE ‘O’ level – minimum grade C6 (or its equivalent) 

Other acceptable Tests of Proficiency (TOP) in lieu of O level English (must be taken within the last 3 years): 

• IELTS 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5). 
• TOEFL iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language overall score of 87 or above with at least 21 in both Reading and Writing Skills sub-tests and at least 19 in both Speaking and Listening sub-tests. 
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) score 54 or above, with at least 54 in both Reading and Writing elements. 

Mathematics Requirements

• GCE ‘O’ level – minimum grade C or C6 (or its equivalent) 

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Structure

• Blended lectures, group discussions, workshops and online study. 
• Additional compulsory tutorials and Academic Study Skills lessons will be organised for students.
• Duration of each lesson is 3 hours. 
• Full time classes are held in three-hour blocks between Monday and Friday, starting at 8.30am, 12pm, or 3.30pm.  
• Classes are taught by local faculty, supplemented by webinars by the London School of Economics on the Virtual Learning Environment. 
• Academic materials include Virtual Learning Environment, SIMConnect portal, subject guides, past exam papers and exam commentaries, reading lists and handbooks on good study strategies. 
• Learning support include intensive revision, classes on study skills, academic writing and the Peer-Assisted Learning sessions. 
• Minimum class size to commence is 10 students for each option. Students will be informed within 30 days after the application period. 
• Average teacher-student ratio: 1:79 

Assessment & Attendance

• Assessment by the University is made up of examinations and coursework (for selected modules).  
• Attendance and Coursework are part of the University's requirements to sit for the examinations every May/June. SIM students may take resits in the Oct/Nov sitting.
• Key dates: 
• • SIM Preliminary Exams: Feb 2024 
  • University Exams: May – Jun 2024 
  • Results released: Mid-Aug 2024 
• All students are required to attain a minimum 90% class attendance. 
• Student will not be permitted to register/sit for the university examinations if they fail to meet the attendance and SIM class tests/assignments requirement. 

Modules

The programme consists of four Level 100 modules (or the equivalent). Modules will be allocated for students based on the option selected. 

Consider the modules that are available in the option that interest you and choose modules that are common to both that degree and this programme. 

Students who have little grounding in economics and are not keen on any of the Economics degrees may wish to choose an option which does not include economics (e.g. Option E). They can pick up economics in the later part of their degree, as required.

Option C

Modules can be credited to BSc Accounting and Finance OR Finance OR Business and Management OR Economics and Management 

1. AC1025 Principles of accounting 
2. EC1002 Introduction to economics 
3. FN1024 Principles of banking and finance 
4. ST104A Statistics 1 (half module) and MT105A Mathematics 1 (half module) 

Option D

Modules can be credited to BSc Data Science and Business Analytics OR Economics 

1. EC1002 Introduction to economics 
2. MN1178 Business and management in a global context 
3. MT1186 Mathematical methods 
4. ST1215 Introduction to mathematical statistics

Option E

1. IR1198 International relations: Theories, concepts and debates
2. MN1178 Business and management in a global context 
3. PS1130 Introduction to international political thought 
4. PS1172 Introduction to political science 

Option F

Modules can be credited to BSc Management and Digital Innovation only 

1. IS1060 Introduction to information systems 
2. IS1181 Digital infrastructures for business 
3. MN1178 Business and management in a global context 
4. ST104A Statistics 1 (half module) and MT105A Mathematics 1 (half module)