Trinidad & Tobago
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Today we have over 3,500 students who are studying in Trinidad and Tobago on a range of qualifications, including economics, law (LLB and LLM), computing, geography, management and information systems.
Our qualifications are internationally recognized and portable. Students study and take their exams locally. In Trinidad and Tobago the exams are organised by the Ministry of Education. However, if your work or family causes you to move you can take your studies with you as we have exam centres all over the world. No matter where you take your exams, all of your papers are marked by academics in London, so you can be sure of the high quality of the University of London degree.
Many of our Trinbagonian students are supported by full-time and part-time (evening and weekend) classes at a range of independent institutions in Trinidad and receive GATE funding [external link] towards the cost of their studies.
Accreditation in Trinidad and Tobago
The University of London External System is delighted that the Accreditation Council of Trinidad & Tobago has announced that it is recognising the University of London as an awarding institution for a period of seven years as at 08 September 2009.
Find out more about our Events and Programmes
If you would like to find out more about the University of London External System event in Trinidad & Tobago or more about our range of programmes, please submit you details via the form below to receive further information via email.
News on the University of London in Trinidad
The former President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Arthur NR Robinson, an LLB alumnus, shared his personal experience of studying with the External System and the challenges he encountered, at a reception hosted by the University of London at the Hilton Hotel, Port of Spain, in June.
Robinson recalled that when he studied law as a young man in Tobago there were no libraries or tutors but he was inspired to overcome the difficulties when he read that the US President Abraham Lincoln, whom he considered to be one of his heroes, had studied for his law degree in a log cabin, and had then gone on to become the President of the United States. He admitted that when he started his studies he had no idea that he would later become the President of Trinidad and Tobago.
While in the Caribbean, the University of London team also met over 800 potential students at recruitment events held in the Long Circular Mall, St James, Port of Spain and the Crowne Plaza hotel, Port of Spain.
choose from our range of over 100 qualifications:
To view the courses we offer you can either browse our full list of undergraduate programmes (for holders of A' levels or of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination) or masters programmes or use our 'Find a course' facility.
If you do not hold A' levels or their equivalent our Diploma programmes may be of interest. Our Diploma in Law is offered in Trinidad by K Beckles Legal Tutors whilst the Diploma in Computing and Information Systems is offered by SCBS.
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors are graduates who can assist new or prospective students with studying for a University of London degree through the External System. If you'd like to contact an ambassador in Trinidad and Tobago please see the Alumni area of our website.
TriniDAD EVENTS
University of London External System Event
Date 24-25 June 2010
Venue: Trincity Mall Port of Spain, Gulf City Mall San Fernando
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HEAR from our Alumni
Deborah Ragoonath-Rajkumar,
LLB
“I am currently National Tax Manager with a leading energy company in Trinidad and Tobago. I chose to study the LLB programme with the University of London as I felt it would, assist me in carrying out my job responsibilities and also enhance my knowledge of taxation issues.”
Diane Julien,
BSc Information Systems and Management, MSc Environmental Management
“I decided to study by distance learning for a University of London BSc degree in Information Systems and Management with the aim of keeping myself up to date. I work as a pharmacist at Trinidad and Tobago's National Oil Company (NOC), Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited. ”
Sheldon Branche,
LLB
“The primary reason for choosing the University of London External System was its flexibility for people already in a career or interested in changing careers, to study part-time with a reputable and outstanding institution. ”
Debra Coryat-Patton,
LLB
“I chose the University of London LLB for a number of reasons: It is recognised internationally as being ranked among the more prestigious centres of excellence in distance learning; the LLB is accepted in Commonwealth countries and by Multilateral International Organisations, and finally a number of senior members of the legal fraternity in Trinidad and Tobago have successfully studied for this course and recommended it to me. ”
Marlon B.L. Herry,
BSc Information Systems and Management
“I chose to study the BSc in Information Systems and Management with the University of London because there was a good mix of IT and management subjects. It took commitment and focus to achieve my degree, and in particular time management was a challenge. ”
Information Leaflet for Trinidad
Why not download our specially written information leaflet for Trinidad. [pdf: 8pgs, 444KB]