University of London International Programmes degrees are recognized internationally by governments, universities, employers and professional bodies as being of a high academic quality and standard. For 153 years, these degrees have been accessible to students all over the world through the University of London, International Programmes, the longest standing flexible and distance learning programmes in the world. Today, the University of London is one of the largest, most diverse universities in the UK with over 120,000 students in London, and a further 50,000 studying across 180 countries for a University of London degree.

Academic direction for all of the courses offered through University of London is provided by Colleges of the University. In the case of those programmes offered at RSIC, academic direction is provided by the London School of Economics and Political Science and Royal Holloway. Academics at the Member Institution develop the syllabuses, prepare the study materials, and are responsible for the assessment of the programmes. This ensures that the standard of awards made to students are maintained at the same level as the standards of awards made to students studying at a College of the University of London.

Russell Square students will be awarded a University of London degree on successful completion of their chosen programme. This degree will be internationally recognised and open up world class future pathways for young students.