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Enlightening
the future
West End College London

C O N T E N T S
Mission Principal's Life English Language
Statement Message in London Courses
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Professional Undergraduate Postgraduate
Programmes Pathways Programmes
ABE Programmes 09 BA (Hons) Postgraduate Diploma
BCS Programmes 18 Business Management 22 in Business Management
EDEXCEL Programmes 20 (ABE) 23
ICM Programmes 21
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Course Fees Student Support Terms & Conditions
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Testimonials Admission Accreditations
Procedure
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West End College London 03
Welcome
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ission Statement:
West End College London’s mission is to provide
educational opportunities which emphasize skills-
based learning thus equipping the student for a
lifetime. We recognize that education is vital in
developing skills needed for productivity in society
and is essential in promoting the individual’s sense
of worth, values, and ethics.
The College is committed to offering quality
education that meets the needs of its students and
helps them to identify and pursue their professional
and educational goals.
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Objectives
In fulfilling the mission of West End College London, the institution sets forth the following objectives which reflect the overall
goals of the college.
l To provide a varied selection of academic curricula in business & specialized areas enriched with instructions in general
education.
l To provide the students with a background of job skills that will enhance their employability. To provide the students with
basic skills which contribute to success in their career and in their private lives.
l To lead the student in the self-discovery process of clarifying and raising the individual’s goals and achievements
commensurate with the student’s potential.
l To provide a framework and atmosphere of learning which will enhance the student’s capability to demonstrate ethical
and moral values in professional, personal and business situations.
l To strive for and maintain excellence in business, specialized and general education by systematically reviewing
classroom facilities, equipment, curricula faculty and staff.
l To make available to our students activities and experience which foster personal growth and leadership qualities that will
assist students in their social, vocational and academic pursuits.
l To provide placement assistance for graduates and students through individual counseling.
l To maintain a process of communication with the community of employers to assure relevant curricula to meet the
developing needs of the economic community.
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ABOUT WECL
Principal’s Message
I would like firstly to thank you for taking the time to read our prospectus. If you do decide to study with us, I will ensure that we provide you with every
support to enable you succeed and progress in your chosen area. We demonstrate our continuing commitment to you through our excellent teaching,
exceptional learning resources and extensive student support services. We set very high standards and expect the same level of commitment, dedication and
hard work from our students.
West End College London offers quality qualifications and degree pathways in the areas of Business, IT, Law and Accounting. We have a very diverse student
body made up of local and overseas students. We have modern campus facilities ideally located in the heart of London, just minutes from the London Bridge.
This area abounds with supermarkets, shops, cafes, sandwich bars and restaurants, studying in London could not be more convenient! We have a well
equipped learning centre with access to on-line learning facilities and excellent IT resources providing the latest software applications. Our building is also
equipped with up-to-date wireless internet. You will find on the whole that we seek to provide an atmosphere, services and tuition that will enhance your
learning as much as possible.
Whatever course you decide to undertake at West End College London, I wish you every success and trust you will enjoy and benefit from your time with us.
Studying at WECL constituents, the college gives the highest priority for resource
allocation to provide undergraduate education and for the
development of areas that represent the traditional strengths,
qualities, reputation, and uniqueness of WECL.
West End College London (WECL), located in the heart of London city
has been delivering high quality academic and vocational courses for The overall aim of the college is to ensure that through high quality
the last few years. West End College London is accredited by ASIC and teaching and learning students gain the qualifications, broad
is listed on the DIUS (Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills) knowledge, skills and experience to allow them to participate in a
Register of Education & Training Providers. WECL offers a range of competitive global economy.
undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses, especially in
the fields of Business Administration, Computer Science, Accounting,
Finance, Marketing, TTHM, English Language and Legal Studies.
Why Choose West End College London?
The college attracts students of all ages and ethnic backgrounds who There are many colleges, institutions and universities where you can
benefit from the high quality teaching & learning offered by qualified enroll to pursue your education. However, if you are looking for:
and experienced teaching staff. WECL educational environment is ! A place that provides a strong sense of community yet large enough
enriched by its international and multi-cultural ethos. WECL study to offer a comprehensive range of courses, experienced and
programmes are designed to develop high calibre personnel and are a effective staff, affordable fees etc.,
direct response to the needs of the contemporary and increasingly ! Excellent staff /student relationship and strong tutorial support,
technical world. An overview of the WECL prospectus illustrates the programmes that are relevant in the changing world and career
range of programmes that WECL offers in its pursuit of providing oriented.
quality theoretical and practical education, high skill and technical ! A college situated in the heart of London near all the main cultural
development of students. and historical hubs.
! Easy access to major libraries.
Study courses are lead by experienced professionals and specialists ! Public examination through recognized professional bodies such as
who work to nurture the development of general and specific talents the Association of Business Executives (ABE), EDEXCEL, Institute of
of students. Amongst other objectives, WECL programmes intend to Commercial management (ICM), British Computer Society (BCS),
equip students academically and experientially with paradigms that IAM & ABP.
would enhance future leadership structures. The college offers state of ! Meet and make friends with people from a lot of other countries.
the art resources to assist students in their learning experience; this
includes an extensive information technology laboratory, a library and Then West End College London is the place for you.
other reprographic facilities. In meeting the academic needs of its

ABOUT WECL
Code of Ethics
Integrity:
We value responsible, accountable, ethical behaviour in an atmosphere of honest, open communication with mutual respect and caring for each other.
Innovation:
We value creative risk-taking and enthusiastic pursuit of new ideas.
Continuous Improvement:
We value continuous improvement of our programs, services, and processes through employee empowerment and professional development in a team-
based culture.
Customer Focus:
We value commitment to student success and satisfaction by responding to customer needs.
Diversity:
We value an educational environment that attracts, nurtures, and supports a diverse student and staff community.
Facilities at WECL Life in London

Library Whether you live in central London overlooking the River Thames, or in
At West End College London we maintain a well stocked library that includes the more peaceful suburbs, you can still get to London Bridge in a few
text books and other study materials for all the courses that we offer. In minutes. It's a cosmopolitan, it's exciting and it's one of the safest capital
addition to these the library also has a good collection of books on general cities in the world. The transport system is very efficient with a variety of
topics, travelogues and fiction novels. ways to get across the city. Travel is straightforward with underground,
bus (including night buses) and train networks. Transport for London
Classrooms provides 30% discount for students who qualify. London is well
Spacious and brightly lit classrooms equipped with all the modern teaching connected by rail and road to the rest of the UK and Europe, and to the
amenities like Over Head Projectors, audio systems, computers with wireless rest of the world with four major airports nearby.
internet access, whiteboard etc. The college is Wi-FI enabled so that the
students can access the wireless internet using their laptops.
It's quite possible to develop a varied and interesting lifestyle in London
on a budget. With substantial student discounts and so many of the
Computer lab
city's most appealing attractions being free, you'll always find ways to
The computer lab is equipped with a lot of computers that have wireless
access to the internet. Though the lab is used for lectures for the IT courses,
make your money go further. Living in London will increase the value of
it can be used by all the students at other times. your studies.
Reprographic Facilities The diversity of London is an educational experience in itself. It is a city

The students are free to use the printers, and photocopiers available in the comprising a lot of separate regions, where each of them is famous in its
college for any course related requirements. own right and with distinctive characteristics. Londoners are as varied as
the city itself, with communities from almost all the countries of the
Course Coordinators world, giving a genuine feel of a multicultural and friendly environment.
A course coordinator has been appointed for each of the courses that are
offered at West End College London. The person would be responsible for London is the focal point of British politics, finance and the media. If you
the students who have enrolled for that particular course. This facility has feel like staying on, graduate skills are in demand. Managers,
been put in place so that the students always who to turn to in case if they professionals and technical staff account for 48% of the workforce in
have any problems, academic or otherwise. London, compared to 38% across the rest of the UK.
Students' Refreshment Area You won't be studying all the time, so to fill up your free time London
This is an area for the students to sit and relax with a cup of coffee or a cold offers a stimulating diversity of culture and entertainment. Guides like
drink and some snacks. This area is included in the Wi-FI zone, so students London Net and UK Travel Guide will keep you informed of events and
would be able to access the wireless internet while sipping on the hot cup of activities. London is the place where things tend to happen first in art,
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coffee. There are notice boards in student refreshment area and around music and fashion.
the College displaying information of interest to all the students like exam
timetables, seminars, job vacancies, home office news, as well as important
deadlines and contact numbers.

Department of
English Language
English Language B2:

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and
Course Levels abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of
specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity
CEFR levels - The Common European Framework of Reference for that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible
Languages (CEFR) is a series of descriptions of abilities which can be without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a
applied to any language and can be used to set clear targets for wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving
achievements within language learning. It has now become the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
accepted as a way of benchmarking language ability all over the
world. The levels are categorized as below: C1:
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and
recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and
A1: spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and
phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text
introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational
about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other
person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. C2:
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can
A2: summarise information from different spoken and written sources,
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely,
information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex
communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct situations.
exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe
in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment
and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1:
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar
matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal
with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the
language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics
which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and
events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and
explanations for opinions and plans.

Department of
English Language
Grammar:
Syllabus for Grammar is the building block of any language. Here at WECL, we
cover all areas of grammar at all levels. We make sure you identify the
difference and put it in practise in order to improve your language
English Course:
skills.
Course Work:
Each level here has its own course book which follows the Cambridge
The course is taught by qualified and native English speaking teachers syllabus. A technique that has had proven results which enables
from beginners to Proficiency level. Our English teachers will help you students to pass all the exam set by Cambridge . Each Course book
improve your speaking and writing abilities and also help those who includes the five above mentioned elements, helping you to
wish to prepare for Cambridge English Examinations. We emphasize on strengthen your weaknesses, no matter what they are.
the following five elements of teaching English language to our
students. Selection Procedure::
To determine your level of English, we take a test and also interview you
Reading: in the beginning itself so that you can be allocated to a class at the right
You as a student will be exposed to and shown how to deal with many level. This helps you make rapid progress in English and pass relevant
different types of reading materials from newspapers, business letters, internationally recognized examinations.
books and also other literatures and magazines in order to improve
your Reading skills.
Writing:
You will be taught all the different writing styles not only creative
writing but also formal and business forms too, allowing you therefore
to write anything in English you choose.
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Speaking:
Your speaking ability will improve as you study and we at WECL feel that
this is an important part of each lesson. We also make sure that you
practise and improve your communication skills at every given
opportunity. We build confidence in you by encouraging you to speak
in class and we also conduct group discussion sessions for all our
students in the classroom.
Listening:
Listening to comprehensions is a very important element of the English
language course. Improving your listening skills will help you in your
social and work life and will also help you to increase your confidence to
a greater extent to move forward on your career path. That is why WECL
pays special attention to it.

Professional Programmes
ABE Programmes
! University progression: ABE qualifications give you entry to the
The Association second and final years of Bachelors degree programme at

universities around the world. With relevant work experience you
can fast track to an MBA
! Making degrees affordable: The ABE route allows you to obtain an
of Business internationally-recognized degree and save thousands of pounds.

! Saving you time: Take the quicker route to a degree with ABE
! A professional qualification: ABE qualifications give you the skills to
make a difference in the workplace, from communication to
Executives
History
strategy.
! Global recognition: ABE qualifications are recognized by colleges,
universities, employers and ministries around the world.
A group of politicians, educators and businessmen founded ABE in ! Assured quality: We are recognized as an awarding body by the
1973. We remain specialists in business qualifications. We now have Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).
colleges, students and members in over 70 countries. Our London head ! Exemptions: We have exemption arrangements with other
office is supported by a team of representatives around the world. Our professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA and BCS to save you time
President is currently Dr Edward de Bono, a leading authority on lateral and accredit your learning
thinking. ! Convenience: You can obtain your ABE qualifications locally and
your degree through distance learning
! Flexibility: Study part-time or full-time. Join a local college, choose
Why ABE?
the distance learning option, or opt for self study
ABE programmes have many advantages, wherever you study. Here are
! Support : Bespoke online and offline support materials; and ABE
some of the key ones:
staff are in London and around the world to help you
ABE Diploma
Professional Qualification ABE Advanced Diploma Second Year of Degree
With industrial experience without industrial experience
Postgraduate Diploma Final year of Degree
without industrial experience With industrial experience
ABE Progression Chart MBA

ABE Programmes
Part 2
Business The three compulsory papers are:

> Human Resource Management
> Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication
Management:
> Management in Action
Students must also pass two of the following options:
The ABE Business Management program provides a professional > Systems Analysis and Design
qualification which may be used to prepare directly for a career in > Managerial Accounting
business, to gain advanced entry to study for further professional > Principles of Business Law
qualifications or to obtain useful exemptions on a range of university
business courses in the UK and elsewhere. The syllabuses are regularly ! Diploma Part 1 and 2 papers are set and marked to the level of the
updated to ensure that they continue to reflect the evolving needs of first year of a UK Business Studies degree program
contemporary business and the rapidly changing conditions within ! Upon completion of Diploma Part 1, the successful student will be
which such business operates. Such regular review ensures that ABE sent a scroll.
graduates receive a relevant and up-to-date qualification as a ! It is recommended that students sit the Diploma Part 1
foundation on which to build a successful career in their chosen examinations before attempting any subject in Diploma Part 2.
specialization. The nature of the programme is to provide students with ! Exemptions from Diploma subjects (up to a maximum of six
not only an appreciation of the theoretical issues involved in the study subjects) may be granted to holders of qualifications of certain
of business, but with a range of practical skills which will enhance their other professional bodies, provided that such qualifications have
value to potential employers. The early stages of the programme been obtained by external examination.
provide students with the academic subjects which underpin the
remainder of the course. These subjects are then developed in an The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects is by written
increasingly applied way as the programme proceeds, covering the examination. The three-hour written examinations are held twice a
major functional specialists of business and culminating in a range of year (usually the first week in June and December).
‘overview’ subjects which provide broad strategic and international
perspectives on business and management issues. Major themes Candidates will be notified individually of their results normally about
running throughout the course include HRM, Finance and Accounting, two months after the examinations.
Marketing and IT. These subjects are developed at each successive stage
of the programme. This offers students the opportunity to specialize in Entry Requirements for Diploma:
one or more of these major disciplines and to select those options Applicants must have obtained one of the following:
which reflect the student’s particular interests or career plans. The
Business Management program is divided into Certificate, Diploma Part ! ABE Certificate
1 and 2 and the Advanced Diploma. ! Two "A" Level passes plus four GCSE passes at Grade A, B or C, two of
which must be English and Maths
! Overseas qualifications which may be accepted by the Registrar as
Diploma: being equivalent to the above
! ABE also welcomes applications from candidates without formal
Programme Structure qualifications who have been in appropriate employment for at
least two years. A reference letter from employer's) must
NQF Level 5 accompany such applications
Part 1
The four compulsory papers are: Fees (International): £3,500
> Organizational Behavior Fees (Home): £2,250
> Financial Accounting Duration: 1 year
> Economic Principles and their Application to Business Intake: January & June
> Quantitative Methods for Business and Management

ABE Programmes
Advanced Diploma:
Programme Structure Business
NQF Level 6
The three compulsory papers are:
> Corporate Strategy and Planning
> Managing in Organizations
Information
> International Business Case Study
Students must pass two of the following options:

Systems:
> Strategic Marketing Management There is an increasing need for a new kind of highly computer literate
> Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Organization business professional who can take responsibility for developing many
> Corporate Finance day to day business applications using spreadsheets, databases and
> Managing the Information Resource other rapid application development packages. They also need to be
able to help specify new and secure systems, to be able to work
! The Advanced Diploma papers are set and marked to the level of the confidently with their IT colleagues on a larger scale project, and to
second year of a UK Business Studies degree program. understand the business potential for networking and the Internet.
! Following passes in the requisite five subjects above, the successful Holders of both the Diploma and the Advanced Diploma in Business
student will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Business Information Systems will also have had a firm grounding in the
Administration. essential core business skills. ABE Business Information Systems
! No exemption is granted from any subject in the Advanced Diploma professionals will be people who can build bridges between
Examination. technology and business practice. We do not see them as “techies”
who spend long and lonely hours programming computers, although
Entry Requirements for Advanced Diploma: programming will certainly be one of the important skills in their
Applicants must have obtained one of the following: repertoire. They are more likely to be communicative and articulate
members of a team that brings a variety of skills to bear in the
! ABE Diploma development of new and innovative business projects.
! A UK Honors Degree or Overseas equivalent
! Other recognized qualifications of approved Overseas Institutes of The Program Structure and its Pathways
Higher Education
The Business Information Systems program is divided into Diploma Part
Fees (International): £3,750 1 and 2 and the Advanced Diploma. Students must decide whether to
Fees (Home): £3,000 follow the Management Pathway or the Finance Pathway and choose
Duration:1 year the appropriate options.
Intake: January & June
The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects is by written

Diploma:
examination. The three-hour written examinations are held twice a Programme Structure
year (usually the first week in June and December).
NQF Level 5
Candidates will be notified individually of their results normally Part 1
about two months after the examinations. The three compulsory papers are:
...... > Computer Applications in Business & Finance

> Computer Fundamentals
> Business Communication

ABE Programmes
Students must also pass one of the following subjects: Fees (International): £3,500
Fees (Home): £2,250
> Organizational Behavior (Management Pathway) Duration:1 year
> Accounting (Finance Pathway) Intake: January & June
Part 2
The four compulsory papers are:
Advanced Diploma:
> Networks and Distributed Systems Programme Structure
> Principles of Programming
> Quantitative Methods NQF Level 6
> Systems Analysis The four compulsory papers are:
> Contemporary Application Development Methods
Students must also pass one of the following subjects: > Internet Systems Development
> Human Resource Management (Management Pathway) > Managing Systems Change
> Managerial Accounting (Finance Pathway) > Relational Database Applications in Business
! Diploma Part 1 and 2 papers are set and marked to the level of the Students must pass one of the following options:
first year of a UK Business Studies degree program.
! Diploma Part 1 and 2 papers are set and marked to the level of the > Strategic Human Resource Management (Management Pathway)
first year of a UK Business Studies degree program. > Corporate Finance (Finance Pathway)
! Following passes in the nine requisite Diploma subjects above, the
student will be awarded the Diploma in Business Information ! The Advanced Diploma papers are set and marked to the level of the
Systems. It is recommended that students should sit the Diploma second year of a UK Business Studies degree program.
Part 1 examinations before attempting any subject in Diploma Part 2. ! Following passes in the requisite five subjects above, the successful
! Exemptions from Diploma subjects (up to a maximum of six subjects) student will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Business
may be granted to holders of qualifications of certain other Information Systems.
professional bodies, provided that such qualifications have been ! No exemption is granted from any subject in the Advanced Diploma
obtained by external examination. Examination.
The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects is by written The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects is by written
examination. The three-hour written examinations are held twice a year examination.
(usually the first week in June and December).
Candidates will be notified individually of their results normally about
Candidates will be notified individually of their results normally about two months after the examinations.
two months after the examinations.
! The Advanced Diploma papers are set and marked to the level of the
Entry Requirements for Diploma: second year of a UK Business Studies degree program.
Applicants must have obtained one of the following: ! Following passes in the requisite five subjects above, the successful
student will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Business
! ABE Certificate Administration.
! Two "A" Level passes plus four GCSE passes at Grade A, B or C, two of ! No exemption is granted from any subject in the Advanced Diploma
which must be English and Maths Examination.
! Overseas qualifications which may be accepted by the Registrar as
being equivalent to the above Entry Requirements for Advanced Diploma:
! ABE also welcomes applications from candidates without formal Applicants must have obtained one of the following:
qualifications who have been in appropriate employment for at least
two years. A reference letter from employer(s) must accompany such ! ABE Diploma
applications ! A UK Honours Degree or Overseas equivalent
! Other recognised qualifications of approved Overseas Institutes of
Higher Education

ABE Programmes
Fees (International): £3,750

Fees (Home): £3,000 Diploma:
Duration:1 year
Programme Structure
NQF Level 5
Part 1
examination. The three-hour written examinations are held twice a
> Economics
> Organizational Behavior
Candidates will be notified individually of their results normally
> Accounting
about two months after the examinations.
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>
Part 2
> Marketing
Travel, Tourism > Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
Students must also pass two of the following subjects:

> Managerial Accounting
and Hospitality > Principles of Business Law

> Systems Analysis
Management:
! Diploma Part 1 and 2 papers are set and marked to the level of the
first year of a UK Business Studies degree programme.
! Upon completion of Diploma Part 1, the successful student will be
It is widely accepted that the travel, tourism and hospitality sent a scroll.
management industry today is the largest and most pervasive sector
within the global economy. It is an industry that comprises many Following passes in the nine requisite Diploma subjects above, the
components (historical attractions, theme parks, travel agents, airlines, student will be awarded the Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality.
museums, hotels and restaurants among others) in both the public and
private sectors of most countries. Attracting visitors is high on the ! It is recommended that students sit the Diploma Part 1
economic agenda of all countries, states and cities. What travel, examinations before attempting any subject in Diploma Part 2.
tourism and hospitality, world-wide, have in common is the need to ! Exemptions from Diploma subjects (up to a maximum of six
provide quality services to increasingly discerning customers in a subjects) may be granted to holders of qualifications of certain
business-orientated manner. This need requires management other professional bodies, provided that such qualifications have
leadership in all the main functional business areas (finance, marketing, been obtained by external examination.
human resource management, and operations) as well as the strategic
leadership associated with general management. ABE’s Diploma and The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects is by written
Advanced Diploma qualifications in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality examination and the following Grades are awarded:
provide a pathway through which students aspiring to management Grade A - 70%+ Distinction
roles in the sector can develop a combination of key business skills and Grade B - 55-69% Credit
industry knowledge in preparation for the varied and demanding Grade C - 40-54% Pass
careers which the industry offers. Candidates at all levels can use the Grade D - 30-39% Fail
combination of business and vocational subjects which they have Grade E - 29% and below Fail
pursued as a route to rewarding employment or as a stepping stone to
further study in colleges and universities world-wide. The Travel, Candidates will be notified individually of their results normally about
Tourism and Hospitality pathway is structured identically with that in two months after the examinations. The three-hour written
ABE’s Business Administration and Business Information Systems examinations are held twice a year (usually the first week in June and
programs, is of a comparable level and shares a number of business December).
subjects with them.
ABE Programmes
Entry Requirements for Diploma: Grade D - 30-39% Fail

Applicants must have obtained one of the following: Grade E - 29% and below Fail
! ABE Certificate Candidates will be notified individually of their results normally about
! Two "A" Level passes plus four GCSE passes at Grade A, B or C, two of two months after the examinations.
which must be English and Maths
! Overseas qualifications which may be accepted by the Registrar as ! The Advanced Diploma papers are set and marked to the level of the
being equivalent to the above second year of a UK Business Studies degree program.
! ABE also welcomes applications from candidates without formal ! Following passes in the requisite five subjects above, the successful
qualifications who have been in appropriate employment for at least student will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Business
two years. A reference letter from employer's) must accompany such Administration.
applications ! No exemption is granted from any subject in the Advanced Diploma
Examination.
Fees (Home): £2,250 Entry Requirements for Advanced Diploma:
Duration:1 year Applicants must have obtained one of the following:
! ABE Diploma
! A UK Honors Degree or Overseas equivalent
! Other recognized qualifications of approved Overseas Institutes of
Advanced Diploma: Higher Education
Programme Structure Fees (International): £3,750
NQF Level 3 Fees (Home): £3,000
Duration:1 year
> Corporate Strategy
> International Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
> Tourism and the Environment
Students must pass two of the following options: Candidates will be notified individually of their results normally
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> Management Organization
> Strategic Marketing
> Strategic Human Resource Management
> Managing the Information Resource
Human Resource
! The Advanced Diploma papers are set and marked to the level of a
second year of a UK Business Studies degree programme.
! Following passes in the requisite five subjects above, the successful
student will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Travel, Tourism
and Hospitality.
! No exemption is granted from any subject in the Advanced Diploma
Examination.
Management:
The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects is by written The effective management of an organization's human resources is
examination and the following Grades are awarded: now recognized across the world as a critical component in the
success of both public and private enterprises. Irrespective of size, the
Grade A - 70%+ Distinction presence of well trained and motivated staff, capable of working
Grade B - 55-69% Credit effectively as a team, will enable organizations to meet the fresh
Grade C - 40-54% Pass challenges that come from the rapidly changing environments in

ABE Programmes
which all organizations must now operate. The recognition of the role student will be awarded the Diploma in Human Resource
and importance of human resource management in the workplace has Management.
lead to a demand for trained and qualified professionals who can ! It is recommended that students should sit Diploma Part 1
advise organizations in this area, and to the highest development of a examinations before attempting any subject in Diploma Part 2.
career structure through which such a professional may rise to the ! Exemptions from Diploma subjects (up to a maximum of six
highest levels of the organization. subjects) may be granted to holders of qualifications of certain
other professional bodies, provided that such qualifications have
In recognition of the growing importance of this field of managerial been obtained by external examination.
activity, The Association of Business Executives has developed a Human
Resource Management program, leading to awards at Certificate, Entry Requirements for Diploma:
Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels. This programme introduces Applicants must have obtained one of the following:
students to the academic disciplines that underlie the effective
management of the human resource, and goes on to explore both ! ABE Certificate
theory and practice of human resource management activities. Such ! Two "A" Level passes plus four GCSE passes at Grade A, B or C, two of
activities range from initial manpower planning, which reflects the which must be English and Maths
broad long term aims of the organization together with its ! Overseas qualifications which may be accepted by the Registrar as
technological and labour market content, through resorting and then being equivalent to the above
onto the training and development of individuals and teams, which ! ABE also welcomes applications from candidates without formal
will enhance their performance within the workplace. Students who qualifications who have been in appropriate employment for at
complete this programme will find their HRM skills and their own least two years. A reference letter from employer's) must
personal marketability within the organization enhanced, as well as accompany such applications
their preparedness for further courses of study.
Diploma: Duration:1 year
Programme Structure Intake: January & June
NQF Level 5 The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects is by written
examination. The three-hour written examinations are held twice
Part 1
a year (usually the first week in June and December).
Candidates will be notified individually of their results normally
> Organizational Behavior
> Economic Principles & their Application to Business
> Human Resource Development
Advanced Diploma:
Part 2
The four compulsory subjects are: Programme Structure
>
>
Personnel Information Systems
Employment Relations
NQF Level 6
> People, Planning and Resourcing The five compulsory papers are:
> Human Resource Management in Action
> Corporate Strategy & Planning
> Managing in Organizations
Plus one subject from either:
> Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Organizations
> Principles of Business Law > Performance Management & Reward
> Quantitative Methods for Business & Management > Managing Organizational Change & Development
! Diploma Part 1 and 2 papers are set and marked to the level of the ! The Advanced Diploma papers are set and marked to the level of the
first year of a UK Business Degree program. second year of a UK Business Degree program.
! Following passes in the nine requisite Diploma subjects above, the ! Following passes in the requisite five subjects above, the successful

ABE Programmes
student will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Human Resource The programme is designed for those wishing to develop careers in
Management. management with the advantage of enhanced understanding of
! No exemption is granted from any subject in the Advanced Diploma finance and the ability to communicate in a financially specific context.
Examination.
Financial Management also offers the opportunity for university
Entry Requirements for Advanced Diploma: degree progression in business or finance or accountancy so it is a
Applicants must have obtained one of the following: good choice for those who want to keep their options open.
! ABE Diploma A further bonus of Financial Management is that, in addition to ABE,

! A UK Honors Degree or Overseas equivalent students are members of another prestigious professional body; either
! Other recognized qualifications of approved Overseas Institutes of the IAB or the IFA
Higher Education ! Certificate Level gives membership to both ABE and the IAB
! Diploma Level gives membership to both ABE and the IFA
Fees (International): £3,750 This represents substantial savings on registration fees and students
Fees (Home): £3,000 receive publications from both ABE and IAB or IFA, access to online
Duration: 1 year members’ areas, discounts and awards

Diploma:
Programme Structure
NQF Level 5
Candidates will be notified individually of their results normally Part 1
Program Structure:
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>
>
>
The Business Environment
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Organisational Behaviour
Assessment Criteria:
! Assessment method: written examination
Financial ! Length of examination: three hours

Entry Requirements:
! A certificate level or equivalent in a similar discipline
Management Fees (International): £3,500

Duration: 1 Year
Financial expertise enables managers to make successful, dynamic
business decisions.
Part 2
This QCA accredited programme has been developed in partnership Program Structure:
with the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) and the > Financial Management
Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA). It provides a thorough > Systems Management and Internal Financial Controls
grounding in both business management and business finance to > Financial and Business Planning in a Global Context
equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to bring financial > Project Operations and Quality Management
success to their employers and their own careers. > Entrepreneurship
> Concepts and Principles of Islamic Economics

ABE Programmes
Assessment Criteria: Assessment Criteria:

! Assessment method: written examination ! Assessment method: written examination
! Length of examination: three hours ! Length of examination: three hours
Entry Requirements:
! A Diploma level or equivalent in a similar discipline Entry Requirements:
! A certificate level or equivalent in a similar discipline
Fees (Home): £2,250 Fees (International): £3,500
Duration: 1 Year Fees (Home): £2,250
Intake: January & June Duration: 1 Year
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Advanced Diploma:
Programme Structure
Marketing NQF Level 6
Part 1
Program Structure:
Marketing is an important function that brings companies and clients > Corporate Strategy and Planning
closer to each other. > Strategic Marketing Management
ABE has developed a QCA accredited programme in marketing, leading > Contemporary Issues in Marketing
to awards at Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level. > International Marketing
The programme introduces students to the crucial role that marketing > Integrated Marketing Communications
plays in business development. Holders of our Marketing qualifications
will have a good knowledge and understanding of the key principles of Assessment Criteria:
marketing and will be able to relate this to the workplace. ! Assessment method: written examination
! Length of examination: three hours
Diploma:
Entry Requirements:
Programme Structure ! A Diploma level or equivalent in a similar discipline
NQF Level 5 Fees (International): £3,750
Part 1 Fees (Home): £3,000
Program Structure: Duration: 1 Year
> Economic Principles and their Application to Business Intake: January & June
> Organizational Behaviour
> Principles of Marketing
> Quantitative Methods for Business and Management
Part 2
Program Structure:
> Principles of Business Law
> Systems Analysis and Design
> Marketing Information Systems
> Marketing in Action

BCS Programmes
Level 5 Diploma in IT level) will be issued with a certificate stating that

Certificate in IT: they have passed the Diploma in IT Examination.
Programme Structure Entry Requirements:
BCS NQF Level 4
! IELTS 6.0 (Academic Version)
BCS states that its Certificate (BCS Level 4 Certificate in IT) is ! A levels or Equivalent and at least 19 years old
equivalent to the academic level of Year 1 of a UK university
honors degree. Fees (International): £3,500
It consists of a two-hour written paper on each of the three Fees (Home): £2,250
compulsory modules: Duration: 1 Year
! Information Systems Intake: January & June
! Software Development
! Computer and Network Technology
Professional Graduate Diploma
Entry Requirements: in IT
! IELTS 6.0 (Academic Version)
! A levels or Equivalent and at least 19 years old Programme Structure
NQF Level 6
Fees (International): £3,250 This level is the academic equivalent to Year 3 of a UK university
Fees (Home): £2,000 honors degree. It is recognized by the Qualifications and
Duration: 1 Year
Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 6.
By beginning the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level

Diploma in IT: course BCS assumes knowledge of the Certificate in IT and
appropriate Diploma in IT level modules (or exemption) and
Programme Structure focuses on the following:
BCS NQF Level 5 ! Advanced Database Management Systems
BCS states that its Diploma (BCS Level 5 Diploma in IT) is equivalent to ! Management Information Systems
the academic level of Year 2 of a UK university honors degree. ! Software Engineering 2
It consists of a two-hour written paper on the compulsory core module: ! Computer Services Management
! Professional issues in Information Systems Practice ! Distributed and Parallel Systems (April only)
! Knowledge Based Systems (April only)
PLUS a two-hour written paper on each of three modules chosen from ! Network Information Systems (April only)
the following list: ! Programming Paradigms (April only)
! Computer Architecture (to be discontinued after April 2008) ! Realizing the User Interface (April only)
! Computer Networks ! System Design Methods (April only)
! Database Systems ! Web Engineering (April only)
! Object Oriented Programming ! User Interface Design (April only - Last ever exam April 2008)
! Internet Technologies (new for April 2007) ! World Wide Web - Beyond the Basics (April only - Last ever exam
! IT Project Management April 2008)
! IT Service Management
! Software Engineering 1 BCS recommends a minimum of 250 hours study per module and the
! Systems Analysis course culminates in a 3 hour written exam focusing on four of the
! Systems Design above modules of your choice. Please be aware that practical
! The Internet & World Wide Web (to be discontinued after April experience is required to answer some parts of the exam.
2008)
AND the Professional Project in IT (BCS Level 5 Diploma in IT level) if you Completion of the Professional Graduate Diploma Examinations level
want to finish your studies at this point. means you are eligible to apply for BCS Membership if you have 2
years' experience as an IT professional.
Diploma candidates who do not pass the Professional Project in IT (BCS

BCS Programmes
Professional Project:
In order to finish the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level
candidates must complete a project, which will be the academic
equivalent of a UK university honors degree project and has a
recommended minimum study time of 300 hours.
Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to

apply for selected postgraduate courses at university and means you
are eligible to apply for BCS Professional Membership.
Entry Requirements: BCS Progression Chart

! IELTS 6.0 or 5.5 (Academic Version)
! Diploma (BCS Level 5 Diploma in IT),
IMIS Diploma or any computing
diploma from acceptable awarding Year 1 of a University
body Certificate Equivalent to
Level honours degree
Duration: 1Year
Diploma Year 2 of a University

Equivalent to
Advanced Diploma Year 3 of a University

Equivalent to
MSc

BTEC (EDEXCEL)
Year 1:
Higher National !
!
!
Marketing
Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
Organizations and Behavior
! Business Environment
Diploma in !
!
!
Common Law I
Business Decision Making
Business Strategy
Business
! Research Project
Year 2:
! Managing Accounting: Costing and Budget
NQF Level 5 ! Managing Professional Development
The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business is an internationally ! Working with/and Leading People
recognized qualification validated, administered and verified by the ! Managing Communications, knowledge and Information
BTEC/Edexcel. The course is equivalent to the first two years of an UK ! Marketing Planning
Honors Degree and is designed to equip students with the knowledge ! Human Resources Management
and skills required for academic progression or future employment in ! Business Law
the sector. ! Operations Management
The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business is a 16-unit qualification Upon successful completion of the first ten modules students will
which seeks to provide greater depth and specialization for the learner. be awarded the BTEC Higher National Certificate. The BTEC Higher
The BTEC Higher Nationals in Business have been developed to provide: National Diploma (Edexcel) will be awarded on completion of all
sixteen modules allowing direct entry to the final year of a relevant
! education and training for a range of careers in business such as BA (Hons) Business Management
administration, personnel, marketing, finance, law, purchasing or
management Course Fees:
! a general qualification which allows flexibility of study to meet local
or specialist needs Year 1 (BTEC):
! specialist options which meet the needs of the major functions in Fees (International): £3,500
business and allow specialization with career progression and Fees (Home): £2,250
professional recognition in mind Intake: January & June
! opportunities which underpin some of the knowledge and
understanding required for the relevant NVQ units in Accounting, Year 2 (BTEC):
Management, Personnel, Administration and Procurement Fees (International): £3,500
! opportunities to focus on the development of higher level skills in a Fees (Home): £2,250
business context Intake: January & June
Duration: Two years full-time study.
Year 3 (Top-up year at a UK University)
Entry Requirements:
Fees (International): Contact WECL Admin
! Must be 18 years of age or above and
! Must possess 2 'A' levels and at least 4 GCSE 'O' level or an equivalent Fees (Home): Contact WECL Admin
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qualification.
! Mature students, above 21 years of age, may be accepted on to the
course provided they can produce evidence of 2 years work
experience.
Students not able to meet the minimum entry requirement will be

placed on the three month certificate in Business Administration
course.

ICM Programmes
Advanced Diploma in Legal

Legal Studies Studies:
Introduction
Programme Structure
This programme has been developed for those who have an NQF Level 6
interest in legal studies and wish to develop their general
knowledge of the basic concepts of law. The programme is ! Land Law
particularly suitable for those whose activities involve them in ! Public International Law
aspects of law and legislation and also serves as a basis for ! Company Law
further professional legal study. To provide participants with a
working knowledge of the law which will enable them to Entry Requirements for Advanced Diploma
examine a series of legal situations and comment on them with The minimum age for registration for this programme is 18. Student
Registration Applications will only be accepted from those holding one
confidence.
of the following:
Course Structure: ! One or more GCE ‘A’ level passes (or equivalents)
! Five GCSEs at Grades A, B or C (or equivalents). One of the GCSE
passes must be English
Diploma in Legal Studies: ! A BTEC Higher National Award
Programme Structure ! Any qualification equivalent to one of the above.
NQF Level 5 The Institute operates an 'Open Entry' policy for mature students in
employment (those over 21 Years of age). It should however be noted
that the examinations call for a high standard of written English.
Part 1
! An Outline of Legal History
! The English Legal System
! Constitutional Law
Duration: 1 year
Part 2
! The Law of Contract
! The Law of Tort
! Criminal Law
(A Diploma in Legal Studies is awarded on completion of Parts 1 & 2)
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Duration: 1 Year

Undergraduate Degree Pathway
BA Honours
Diploma in Administrative Management
Business (NQF Level 4)

>
>
People in organizations
Administrative systems and processes Professional
Management
Administration
> Information for decision making
> Case study or project report
The Institute of Administrative Management is the leading
professional body and UK government recognized awarding Course Fees:
body for those involved in the administration and management
of business. The organization is over 90 years old and has
Duration: 1 Year
developed tailor-made qualifications in administrative Intake: April & September
management which reflect the skills and knowledge required by
professional business leaders throughout their career. Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management
(NQF Level 5)
STEP
The BA (Honors) (3)
> Administrative systems in the organization
B u s i n e s s > Strategic issues in administration
The Diploma in
M a n a g e m e n t Level 4 STEP Administrative Management
> Administrative management of resources
(BABM) has been (4)
> Human resource management and practice
> Case study or project report
designed to help The Advanced Diploma in
you develop your Level 5 STEP Administrative Management
(5) Course Fees:
career as a business
manager and to Level 6 Degree Programme Fees (Home): £3,000
prepare you for Duration: 1 Year
i n c r e a s e d Intake: April & September
responsibility in your workplace. The overall programme aim is
to develop knowledge and understanding to analyze, evaluate Final Stage
and take responsibility for administration systems and processes BA (Hons) Business Management
that make an effective contribution to business performance. > Personal effectiveness
> Contemporary issues in administration and management
Entry Requirement:
> The modern organizational context
! Introductory award - no previous qualification required
> Organizational culture and change management
! Certificate level - no previous qualification required although
> Research project
experience in business administration is helpful
! Diploma and further levels - relevant experience or the successful
completion of the previous levels from IAM or other equivalent
bodies
The course is of three years duration and commences every January,

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April, June & September.

Postgraduate Programmes
ABE
! Leadership and Change Management
Postgraduate ! Corporate Management in Action (integrative case study

assessment)
The programme does not carry study manuals. This is because students
Diploma in at level 7 are expected to be capable of carrying out their own research
and reading, which is the practice at Masters level
Assessment/ Examination
Business Each unit requires two pieces of assessed work:

! an examination (marked externally by ABE); and
! an assignment (marked internally by the college and scrutinised by
Management ABE)
To pass the unit requires a pass mark of 40% or above in both

pieces of assessed work.
NQF Level 7 For example, achieving a mark of 70% in one piece of work and 35% in
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from the the other will not qualify for a pass.The examination scripts are marked
Association of Business Executives (ABE) has been developed externally by ABE. The assignment is marked by the college using
with career progression and recognition by professional bodies marking criteria provided by ABE. Assignments will be marked and
in mind. Accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum submitted by West End College London.
Authority (QCA), the programme is equivalent to level 7 on the
Entry Requirements
National Qualification Framework (NQF). The qualification
A student must fulfill at least one of the following criteria to be allowed
provides a route for students to gain advanced entry to a entry to the programme:
Masters degree at UK universities ! Possession of the ABE’s Advanced Diploma in Business
Management or Business Administration (note that a student may
The ABE Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management has progress to the Postgraduate Diploma if he/she has one unit of the
been developed by a senior university professor, utilising current Advanced Diploma yet to be passed, but cannot be awarded the
academic learning and research as well as employer knowledge Postgraduate Diploma until subsequently passing the remaining
and practice. It is therefore an ideal progression route for those Advanced Diploma unit)
who: ! Possession of an ABE Advanced Diploma in another subject (subject
to further study requirements, contact education@abeuk.com)
! are currently studying professional qualifications and wish to
! Possession of an honours degree in a related subject (contact
proceed to a Masters degree in business/management
education@abeuk.com for consideration of your previous
! have a related degree but wish to proceed to a Masters level
qualifications)
business/management qualification
! Possession of a level 6 qualification from another internationally
! are in employment, at managerial level, and wish to achieve a
recognised awarding body (contact education@abeuk.com for
Masters level qualification
consideration of your previous qualifications)
! Five years senior management experience (students must check with
At a time when global economies are in difficulties, the Postgraduate
ABE regarding this experience prior to registering for the course
Diploma in Business Management represents an excellent, cost-
and English Competency: IELTS 6.0 or a recognized equivalent.
effective opportunity to demonstrate talent and ability.
Programme Outline (Core Units) Fees (Home): £3,000
The Postgraduate Diploma is QCA accredited at level 7 and comprises Duration: 1 year /part of full-time study.
five units: Intake: January & June
! Strategic Business Management and Planning
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Progression: MBA Programme
! Organisational Resource Management
! Management of Financial Resources and Performance

COURSE FEES
English Language Courses

Intakes: Every Monday
Duration Fees Duration Fees Duration Fees

1 Week £120 12 Week £1000 32 Week £2000
2 Weeks £200 16 Weeks £1200 36 Weeks £2200
52 Weeks £3000
Certificate
Intakes: January & June
Course Title NQF Level Fees Fees Duration

(International) (Home)
Certificate in IT (BCS)) NQF Level 4 £3250 £2000 1 year
Diploma
Intakes: January, April, June & September

Diploma in IT (BCS) NQF Level 5 £3500 £2250 1 Year

Diploma in Business Management (ABE) NQF Level 5 £3500 £2250 1 Year
Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality (ABE) NQF Level 5 £3500 £2250 1 Year
Diploma in Marketing (ABE) NQF Level 5 £3500 £2250 1 Year
Diploma in Financial Management (ABE) NQF Level 5 £3500 £2250 1 Year
Diploma in Legal Studies (ICM) NQF Level 5 £3500 £2250 1 Year
Diploma in Administrative Management (IAM) NQF Level 4 £3500 £2250 1 Year

COURSE FEES
Advanced Diploma
Intakes: January, April, June & September

Professional Graduate Diploma in IT (BCS) NQF Level 6 £3750 £2500 1 Year

Advanced Diploma in Business Management (ABE) NQF Level 6 £3750 £3000 1 Year
Advanced Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality (ABE) NQF Level 6 £3750 £3000 1 Year
Advanced Diploma in Marketing (ABE) NQF Level 6 £3750 £3000 1 Year
Advanced Diploma in Financial Management (ABE) NQF Level 6 £3750 £3000 1 Year
Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies (ICM) NQF Level 6 £3750 £3000 1 Year
Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management (IAM) NQF Level 5 £3750 £3000 1 Year
Postgraduate Courses
Intakes: January & June

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (ABE) NQF Level 7 £4750 £3000 1 Year

STUDENT SUPPORT
Counselling Service rooms in private flats in London, having a

West End College also provides counseling service provision of self-catering thus having kitchen
to students who may be having problems with facilities. The weekly rent for this type of
their studies, life in London or any other personal accommodations may range from £60- £80 per
matters. week.
Overseas students arriving in UK should inform
Career Counselling Registrar of the college of their problem if any, at
Student may seek advice or guidance before they least a month prior to their arrival. The
select a new study programme or during the International Admission Form must accompany a
course for their future interests and better letter stating the type of accommodation required
planning from their Teachers and Student Advisor in London (hostel, flat, single, shared etc.) with a
in the College. consent to pay the security and rent of one
Airport Meeting Service month, in advance, upon arrival in UK amounting
Student arriving in UK for the first time may desire to, at least, £320. Any extra money is refundable
to meet a College Representative at the Airport. to the student after payment of the appropriate
Such students must inform the Registrar of rent and security for the accommodation.
College. Following information must reach the Living in London
College at least two weeks before the arrival date Students have many opportunities to visit
in UK: historical and other places of public interest and
! Name of the airport in Britain where you are participate in many social activities through out
arriving the year to develop their personal academic
! Date and time of arrival interests and other educational needs.
! Airline and the flight number
! An e-mail address and a phone number of Exercise and Sports
your friend or relative for any urgent There is a modern Sports Centre, not more than
messages few minutes walk from West End College London.
During weekdays, students are taken directly to A near by Leisure Centre is used to hold sports
the College, otherwise to their lodging address competitions for Table Tennis, Badminton, Volley
in London. A non-refundable fee of £80 is Ball and Football (indoor) etc. Also, a well
payable by the student in advance. established public Library is only a stone's throw
away from the college.
Bank Account
All students are briefed about the procedure of Working in London
opening a bank account in London for which Full time Students can legally work 20 hours
necessary bank references may be provided by the during term time and 40 hours in holidays.
college. Medical Facility
Accommodation Medical cover is given to students as per the UK
Usually the college arranges an accommodation Government rules.
near college premises for overseas students, if General
requested. The accommodation can be arranged The college administration is continuously making
in a hostel or private sharing rooms with other sincere efforts to develop the college into one of
students or as a paying guest with a local family. the best higher education centres in the UK.
Some accommodations have a heating system However, these efforts need a continuous
and furnished rooms for £60 per week or more feedback and co-operation from students of
and may include a weekly charge for cleaning, WECL to overcome any deficiencies at this time.
change of bed linen, lighting, heating, water The Administration believes in providing all
heating and breakfast for a single room. possible moral support and assistance to any
Many students prefer to stay in single or shared student at any time.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Students applying for any published WECL course (excluding postgraduate courses) are required to pay a non
refundable registration fees of £250 + full tuition fees for the first academic year (refundable in case of visa refusal) to
obtain an 'Enrolment Letter' (Visa Letter). For postgraduate courses a deposit of £2500 will be required. The remaining
balance is payable before the commencement of the selected course.
2. Students requiring WECL accommodation will be charged £360 accommodation fees (two weeks advance rent + two
weeks rent as deposit).
3. All fees exclude amounts payable to the professional body for student registration, exemptions and examination
entries.
4. WECL reserves the right to terminate any student’s enrolment at any time for non-payment of fees. No fees will be
refunded for any student dismissed under this section.
5. Promotions and offers are subject to applicable terms and conditions.
6. It is the student's responsibility to apply at least three months before the commencement of the selected course.
7. In the event of visa refusal, a student is required to contact West End College London ("WECL") and seek advice
regarding (1) the transfer of the deposit and the fees for the next intake (this option can only be used once) or (2) the
refund of the tuition fees, under specific conditions listed below, to which West End College London will retain a one-
time registration fee of £250 to cover related costs. The College will require the original visa refusal letters, original
appeal letters issued by the BHC or British Embassy, original Enrolment Letters issued by WECL and copy of passport
with refusal stamp. Refunds will be made only if requested in writing with the necessary supporting documents at least
two weeks before the commencement of the course (published date). The refund process may take up to 60 days.
8. The College will only refund the account or individual that it initially received the fees from. If the student wishes to
authorize some one to collect the payment on his/her behalf College will require an authorization letter and a valid ID
from the authorized person.
9. No refund will be given to a student for the following circumstances:
a. Failure to return the original enrolment letters issued by WECL, original visa refusal letters, appeal letters
issued by the BHC or British Embassy and copy of passport with refusal stamp at least two weeks before the
commencement of the course (published date).
b. In the event of cancellation due to a family bereavement or any other change in your personal circumstances.
Students are advised to take out insurance against such unforeseen circumstances.
c. If you are asked to leave the country by the United Kingdom Authorities or if you leave the UK during the
programme period without consultation with or a covering letter from the College and are subsequently refused
re-entry.
d. If the disruption in your studies is due to your conviction, court proceedings or a litigation involving you.
e. If you have been refused a UK Entry Clearance at any British High Commission or British Embassy due to
submission of any fake or forged documents or due to false representations.
f. Where a student has obtained an Admission Letter from WECL and then decides not to follow his/her course.
g. Transfer of fees to another student will be solely at the discretion of WECL. A minimum of £300 transfer fee will
apply. This will also require BHC removal of visa.
h. If student's appeal against decision of Refused UK Entry Clearance is in process and decision is pending.
Upon decision, if we do not receive original Appeal Decision Letter within two weeks of the decision date.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
10. College bears no responsibility in such discontinuation or cancellation of programmes due to the actions
of external agencies, course providers or an accrediting body. The responsibility of carrying out
necessary research and ascertaining the nature or details of the Course Providers and their degrees
and awards lies entirely on the prospective students.
11. The College has adopted the concept of Equal Opportunity whole-heartedly; therefore it makes every
effort to promote it in and out of its premises. The applications of students from any of the diverse
backgrounds are treated equally and fairly. It is imperative that the applicants disclose their special
needs clearly in the application so that the Admissions Office can examine the extent to which the
College is physically capable of providing necessary support.
12. By signing our Application Form you are giving West End College London the right to obtain you
personal data relevant to WECL from the BHC you applied from.
13. By signing the application form and agreeing to our terms and conditions, you agree to abide by the
WECL student code of conduct- Click here to read WECL Student Code of Conduct
14. All international students must attend a minimum of 15 hours of lectures and tutorials per week in order
to meet their student visa requirements. Students must familiarise themselves and comply with Home
Office regulations at all times and must inform college immediately of any change in their immigration
status. Students are required to have a minimum attendance of 80%.
15. If a student is absent from college for 3 or more days, a reminder will be issued by telephone or email. If
no response is received a second reminder will be issued. No further reminders will be issued thereafter
and the student’s details will be passed to the Home Office upon failure to attend 10 expected contacts.
16. Students failing to pay their fees according to the agreed instalment plans for more than 10 working days
will have their admission suspended. For re-admission, the student would have to pay the FULL balance
of the tuition fees and a £100 administrative charge.
17. Overseas students who have been granted a student visa must comply with the Immigration Rules.
Please note that WECL and WECL Staff Members have no jurisdiction to overrule these.
18. We also reserve the right to suspend or dismiss any student without refund of fees in the event of serious
misconduct or unsatisfactory attendance/progress.
19. Failure to appear at the agreed starting date without written notice will mean forfeiture of fees and
notifying the home office.
20. West End College London reserves the right to change the times of the courses. The college prospectus
is correct at the time of printing but is subject to alteration.
21. All full time students are eligible for a place in a student residence. According to College allocation policy,
highest priority is given to first year students, who live furthest from the College and who have no
previous experience of living in London.
22. All students at the time of enrolment must be at least 18 years of age.
23. The terms of this agreement shall be governed by the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts under
English Law of all matters arising.

TESTIMONIALS
“Since I joined the West End College London last year, I have had a great time
with my studies as well as in social interactions. The college is ideally located
right in the city centre and has friendly staff and students from all over the
world. It makes for a great educational experience that makes you feel at
home, away from home”
Cherise Makubale
“My experience with West End College London (WECL) is just what I expected it to
be when I planned to go for my higher education in the UK. At WECL I have got all
the facilities that I needed for my studies like free wireless internet, free printing and
photocopying. The college also provides all the course materials and extra classes
for those who need it. ”
Ahmad Khalid
“Though I knew London would be a great place to stay and study I was really
'blown away' when I came here. It even surpassed my expectations. I love
London the best city in the world. Studying in West End College London gave
me the opportunity to be a part of this brilliant city.” Ahmet Celil Kaya
“I met a lot of nice, approachable and friendly “For me the best thing about studying at West
people at West End College London this End College London was that I could meet
included staff and students. The teachers are people from different parts of the world. It is
really patient and helpful and make sure the truly a multicultural environment, and I have
students are clear with the concepts. I like learnt so much about the other cultures.”
asking questions and I love it when I get the Kety Oliveira
answers.” Mohammad Surfaraaz
“It is a very friendly environment to relax and
“I enjoy the group discussions that we have study. The class sizes are small and manageable
time to time. This helped me learn a lot more which helps the teachers to focus more on the
things apart from the subject itself. The lectures progress of individual students.”
at West End College London are very flexible, Ramat Akhigbe
interesting and interactive.”
Chukwuemeka Okpala

ADMISSION PROCEDURE
West End College London welcomes documents must be submitted along with
applications from students resident in any the application form. The documents must
country. Applications can be made in one of include the following and any other
two ways: documents required by the college:
! One passport size photograph
Online Application Form ! Copies of your relevant qualifications
Students can apply using our Online /certificates
Application Form which is easy, simple and ! Copy of your passport
straightforward to complete. Please scan the
other supporting documents e.g. Reference Please also obtain other important
letter, Qualifications, English Test Score etc by documents to support your application e.g.
and email it to us at: reference letter, details of your work
admissions@w-e-c-l.co.uk. experience, financial statements, and English
Language Testing Score or certificates.
Postal Application An incomplete/illegible application form or

You can apply using our paper-based unclear photocopies of documents etc may
application form following three steps: delay the processing of the application.
Obtaining the Application Form
Obtain the Application Form from the College: Posting/Sending the
! by downloading and printing from our
website or Application form
! by email: admissions@w-e-c-l.co.uk or Send your completed application form with
! by post to West End College London, 140- attachments to West End College London,
148 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LB 140-148 Borough High Street, London SE1
or 1LB UK (If sending from overseas please write
! by telephone: +44 (0) 207 403 9300 ‘By Air Mail' on the top of the envelope). The
The college will send you the application College will inform you of the outcome of
form along with the information pack within your application within 10 days.
24 hours of receiving your request.
After applying
Completing the Application Provisional Offer Letter
form (Conditional Letter)
Read the prospectus carefully before filling in Once your application form has been
the Application Form to understand the entry processed, you will be sent an email to
requirements for the selected course and to confirm that the College is willing to offer you
make sure you are eligible. Assess your future a place on the course subject to the payment
plans for further training or paid employment. of the registration fee and the tuition fee in
Write/Type clearly and legibly using capital full or by two instalments, the conditions of
letters and in BLACK ink. Please contact the which will be stated in the Letter. For the
College for any help, advice or guidance that convenience of overseas students, the letter
you may need to complete the application will give an estimate of the cost of
form. maintenance per year so that foreign
exchange may be obtained.
Candidates must complete an Application
Form provided by the College/ Overseas
Representative (or downloaded and printed
from our website) after reading the rules and
regulations of the College. All the necessary

ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Confirmation of Acceptance ! India - CBSE or ICSE

! Japan - School Leaving Certificate
for Studies(CAS) ! Malaysia - SPM
Upon receipt of the full tuition fee or the first ! Nigeria - West African Examinations
instalment of the fee, the college issues three Council
letters: ! Pakistan - Secondary School Certificate,FSc,
! CAS letter FA,O Level or A Level
! A copy of the provisional offer letter ! Korea - School Leaving Certificate
! Accommodation letter ! SrI Lanka - GCE 'O' Levels
! Taiwan - Senior High School Certificate
You will also receive our ‘Terms and ! Thailand - Mathayom 6
Conditions’ and ‘Registration forms’ (where ! Tanzania - ACSE and CSE or National Form
applicable). The Letter of Enrolment may be IV and Form VI Examinations
used by overseas students to obtain a ! Turkey - State/Private High School Diploma
student visa. ! Kenya - Kenyan Certificate of Secondary
Education
Please note that mandatory or discretionary ! Uganda – Uganda Certificate of Education
awards are not normally available from your ! Zimbabwe - GCE, "A" or "O" Level
Local Educational Authority (LEA) for West ! European Countries - GCE,"A" or "O" Level
End College London. If you expect your LEA
to pay your fees, please ensure that you
obtain their confirmation in writing before
Summary of the Application
you formally apply for admission. Subject to Process:
meeting the entry criteria, the College will 1. Obtain application pack
provide you with a certificate of eligibility, if 2. Read and understand the terms and
required. conditions of West End College London
3. Fill in the form duly
Entry to WECL undergraduate programmes 4. Send in the completed form with all the
depends on individual circumstances. The necessary documents
standard that is generally required is that the 5. If successful, you will be sent a conditional
student has completed secondary education offer letter
in their country of origin. The following are 6. Make the payment
some of the recognized school-leaving 7. You will be sent the enrolment package
qualifications which are accepted as the 8. Apply for your student visa
entry requirements for undergraduate or
diploma courses.
! Arab Countries - Tawjihiya, Thanawia,

General Secondary School Certificate
! BruneI - GCE'O' levels
! China - Senior High School Graduation
......
Examination
! Europe - Secondary School Leaving
Certificate

ACCREDITATIONS
West End College London has been inspected and accredited by Established in 1915, the Institute of Administrative
ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Colleges) as a result Management is the only professional body for both
of its excellent performance across all areas of its operation. practising and aspiring Administrative Managers.
ACCREDITED
ASIC has been approved by Ofsted on behalf of the UK Border Students and Members are professionals who are
2008 - 2012 Agency to accredit private colleges for the purpose of responsible for the management of:
sponsorship under the Points Based System. ! Systems
ASIC has especially commended West End College London on the ! Human Resources
following areas: ! Communication
! The teaching is well planned, involves a range of approaches, and uses ! Information Technology
support resources and high quality handouts. ! Facilities
! Communication among staff is effective, minutes of meetings are ! Training & Development
maintained and staff are aware of the arrangements for absence cover. ! Finance
! There is evidence to show that significant action is taken in response to Institute of Administrative Management (iam) qualifications and
student feedback. Membership of the Institute will provide you with the expertise, knowledge
! Relevant staff development activities are documented and there is and practical skills to sustain your competitive advantage. The iam supports
evidence of peer review together with recorded outcomes. managers (and aspiring managers) at all levels. Our aim is to improve both
! The college offers a meet and greet service as well as help in finding personal and organisational performance through a systematic approach
accommodation and students confirmed that they had benefitted from to Professional Development.
an effective welfare service.
! The college has an ethics policy which is implemented by its own staff and The Institute of Commercial Management is the leading
by its education representatives and agents. professional body for commercial and business
! At West End College London there is a good system in place for development managers. The Institute is also a recognized
monitoring coursework assignments and tracking progress, together international examining and awarding body for students
with a commitment to developing this still further. undertaking general business and management studies and
! Well maintained premises and well qualified & experienced staff. examines and certifies candidates to an internationally
consistent standard. WECL is a registered course provider
EDEXCEL is the UK’s largest awarding body
and a part of Pearson plc, the world’s largest
education services company. It is the leading
provider of internationally recognised
qualificationsthat delivers opportunities to help people achieve their
potential. In the UK, EDEXCEL works with more than 5,000 secondary
schools, 450 further education colleges, 70 higher education institutions
and more than 700 employers and training providers. Internationally,
EDEXCEL operates in 112 countries and every year more than four million
people enrol on their learning programmes and qualifications.
West End College London is registered course provider of The

Association of Business Executives (ABE) – a UK-based
professional body promoting business and management
qualifications.
ABE was founded to deliver respected and recognised UK
qualifications in these fields, ideal for Students to aspire to a future
management position, or helping those already working in industry,
commerce and the public service to develop their administration and
management skills.
Established in 1957, the British Computer Society (BCS) is the

leading body for those working in IT. With a world-wide
membership now over 50,000 members in over 100
countries, BCS is the qualifying body for Chartered IT
Professionals (CITP).
Its objects are to promote the study and practice of
computing and to advance knowledge of and education in IT for the benefit
of the public. BCS is licensed by the Engineering Council to award Chartered
Engineer status (CEng) and Incorporated Engineer status (IEng); and more
recently by the Science Council to award Chartered Scientist status (CSci).
WECL is a registered course provider.

North Campus – Main Academic Campus and Administration Office
140-148 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LB
South Campus: 150-154 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LB
East Campus: Maryland House, 329-333 High Street, Stratford, London E15 2TF
Disclaimer
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this prospectus is correct at the time of publication,
West End College London accepts no liability for inaccuracies within this prospectus and asserts that the publication of this
prospectus is not intended to and does not create any contractual or other legal relation between West End College London and its
applicants, accepted students, their advisors or any other individual or group. West End College London reserves the right to modify
the contents of this prospectus without prior notice. West End College does not accept liability for any cancellation or alteration
made to any of the academic programmes described in this prospectus prior to their scheduled start date, regardless of whether
such action is the result of a decision made by the examining body responsible for the programme or the result of a change in the
college policy. This prospectus supersedes all other West End College prospectuses. Prospective students are strongly advised to
familiarise themselves with the terms and conditions of admission to the West End College London before submitting any
application. West End College London will take reasonable steps to inform individuals affected by course cancellations, changes in
course structures, changes/errors in the content of this prospectus or any other relevant developments. Please refer to the West End
College London website at www.w-e-c-l.co.uk for more information.
North Campus – Main Academic Campus and Administration Office
140-148 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LB
Tel: +44(0)207 403 9300 Fax: +44(0)207 403 9310
South Campus:
150 – 154 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LB
East Campus:
Maryland House, 329-333 High Street, Stratford
London E15 2TF
www.w-e-c-l.co.uk

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Facilities at WECL Life in London

Reprographic Facilities The diversity of London is an educational experience in itself. It is a city

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English Language B2:

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! University progression: ABE qualifications give you entry to the

The Association second and final years of Bachelors degree programme at

of Business internationally-recognized degree and save thousands of pounds.

Professional Qualification ABE Advanced Diploma Second Year of Degree

With industrial experience without industrial experience

Postgraduate Diploma Final year of Degree

without industrial experience With industrial experience

ABE Progression Chart MBA

Business The three compulsory papers are:

Students must also pass two of the following options:

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Students must pass two of the following options:

The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects is by written

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Fees (International): £3,750

...... Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

Travel, Tourism > Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management

Students must also pass two of the following subjects:

and Hospitality > Principles of Business Law

Entry Requirements for Diploma: Grade D - 30-39% Fail

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! ABE Diploma A further bonus of Financial Management is that, in addition to ABE,

The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects is by written

Financial ! Length of examination: three hours

Management Fees (International): £3,500

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Assessment Criteria: Assessment Criteria:

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Level 5 Diploma in IT level) will be issued with a certificate stating that

By beginning the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level

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Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to

Entry Requirements: BCS Progression Chart

Diploma Year 2 of a University

Advanced Diploma Year 3 of a University

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Students not able to meet the minimum entry requirement will be

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Advanced Diploma in Legal

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Diploma in Administrative Management

Business (NQF Level 4)

The course is of three years duration and commences every January,

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