London Metropolitan University

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

This Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree in Accounting and Finance provides a comprehensive education in financial and management accounting, preparing you for a career in accounting or finance. The course emphasizes practical skills, including the use of business software like Microsoft Excel, Sage, and Oracle. You will develop strong academic writing and independent research abilities. The teaching staff have extensive experience in various accounting and finance fields, and the program often invites external speakers to discuss current industry issues. The curriculum is designed to enhance employability, with opportunities for optional work experience placements and projects facilitated by lecturers with industry connections.

Accounting and Financial Services (Top-up) BA (Hons)

This BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Services (Top-up) degree is designed for students who have already completed a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field. It provides a pathway to convert your existing qualification into a full undergraduate degree. The course delves into key areas of accounting and financial services, including advanced management accounting, financial management, financial modeling, financial instruments, audit and assurance, and international banking. You will gain practical experience using financial software and develop essential skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving, preparing you for a career in the finance sector. London Metropolitan University offers access to a Bloomberg room, providing real-time financial data used in global trading floors, which will enhance your research and analytical capabilities. You will also have opportunities to learn from industry experts through guest lectures and develop proficiency in software like Sage, EViews, and SPSS.

Applied Psychology (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

This is a top-up degree designed for students who have already completed 240 credits in psychology and wish to earn a full honours qualification. The course deepens your understanding of key psychology areas like biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, along with research methods and individual differences. You'll learn how psychological knowledge and skills can be applied to real-world personal, social, and global challenges, with potential applications in clinical, counselling, forensic, and educational settings. Delivered entirely online, this program offers a flexible study pace, access to expert support, specialist resources, and a collaborative virtual learning environment. Upon completion, you are eligible to pursue postgraduate studies, including the MSc Psychology (Conversion) course, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Architecture (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

This is a top-up degree, the final year of an undergraduate Architecture BA (Hons) course, designed for students who have completed a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent qualification. It offers a design-focused education in London, allowing you to complete the final stage of your degree. Successful completion provides exemption from RIBA Part 1, the first step towards professional architectural qualification. The course emphasizes practical experience in well-equipped design studios with access to professional analogue and digital printing, as well as workshops for furniture, ceramics, textiles, and photography. You will be encouraged to develop your individual style through fieldwork and studio-based learning, guided by experienced practitioners who share insights into industry best practices and evolving architectural trends. The curriculum blends traditional and contemporary techniques with foundational principles and new innovations, aiming to support your career development goals.

Business Computer Systems (Top Up) BSc (Hons)

This is a one-year, fast-track Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) degree designed for students who have already completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a foundation year in computing or a related field. The course aims to build upon your existing knowledge to provide you with a full bachelor's degree in Business Computer Systems. You will gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge relevant to the IT industry, including database management, web development, and application development. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and staying current with industry practices through staff connections and annual curriculum reviews.

Business Management (Advanced Entry) - BA (Hons)

Wellcome Discovery Awards

Open to established researchers and research teams with a proven record of research delivery who are based at, or will be hosted by, an eligible not-for-profit organisation in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, or an eligible low- or middle-income country (excluding India and mainland China). Projects must propose bold, transformative research aligned with Wellcome's mission to improve health. The award does not cover the lead applicant's own salary, and a researcher may lead only one active Discovery Award submission.

Open Source AI Fellowship (UK)

Open to AI professionals and researchers who are legally eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship, have resided in the UK for at least 5 years (a security check is required), are employed by a UK-based organisation willing to support a 12-month secondment, and hold a PhD or equivalent professional experience in AI or a related discipline.

Skoll Scholarship for the Oxford MBA

Open to applicants of any nationality admitted to the full-time one-year Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School who can demonstrate a track record of entrepreneurial action creating positive social or environmental impact, and for whom the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden.

Rhodes Scholarship

For talented young people from around the world to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Around 100 scholars are selected each year from more than 60 countries and constituencies; applications are made in your home country or constituency, each with its own age and eligibility rules.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Open to citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom applying for a full-time postgraduate degree (PhD, MSc/MLitt, or one-year master's) at the University of Cambridge. Selection weighs academic excellence, a strong fit with the chosen Cambridge course, a clear commitment to improving the lives of others, and leadership potential.

Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships at the University of Oxford

Open to West African nationals (for example from Nigeria and Ghana) seeking to study the Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Applicants are generally aged between 25 and 45, hold a strong undergraduate degree (typically second-class upper or above), demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to Africa's public sector, and intend to apply their learning in their home country's public service.