2015-2016 Undergraduate Prospectus by London Metropolitan University

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Prospectus 2015-16

What’s your dream job? Our graduates are working for... Heal’s

BskyB

JP Morgan

Angel Finance

Royal Bank of Scotland

Hyogo Times Japan Esteé Lauder

Virgin Atlantic

Lebara Mobile

Abbey Road Studios

United Nations

Burberry

Posco E&C Brazil

L’Oréal

J’s Dance Factory

Gap

Logica

Metropolitan Police Europe Arab Bank

BBC

Cancer Research

Panasonic

Women for Women International

British South India Chamber of Commerce

Hidden Agenda Theatre Company Thomson Reuters

CNBC

Valtech

The British Library

Hunt and Palmer

Bauer Media Group

Channel 4

OH TV

Gaggenau Kitchens

Emirates

Upper Street Events

NHS

Sky News

BDG Architects

British Airways

Intercontinental Hotels

Goldman Sachs

The Courtauld Institute

Handstand Creative

David Linley

Florence and Fred

Cisco

The Royal Opera House

Capita

Shakespeare Schools Festival

Dorling Kindersley

Join us today and we’ll help you to plan your future career. +44 (0) 20 7133 4200 admissions@londonmet.ac.uk londonmet.ac.uk

Undergraduate Prospectus 2015-16

Welcome to the London Met Undergraduate Prospectus 2015 -16 We hope that it gives you a good flavour of all that we have to offer our undergraduate students. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find information on: life at London Met and how to visit us, living in the city, accommodation, fees and funding and our wide variety of degree courses. Most of all, we hope that it inspires you to study with us, to plan for your future and to become part of our vibrant student community.

You can also find information about our courses on our website at: londonmet.ac.uk/courses If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to speak to us directly please call our team of advisors on +44 (0)20 7133 4200 Follow us on /londonmetuni and /londonmetadmissions @LondonMetUni linkd.in/londonmetuni /LondonMetUniversity

Contents

The London Met experience .........................................................02-03 Shaping your career......................................................................04-11 Local London ................................................................................12-15 Getting involved ............................................................................16-25 An international community...........................................................26-31 Money matters ..............................................................................32-37 Where will I live? ...........................................................................38-41 Student support services...............................................................42-43 Facilities and learning resources...................................................44-51 Our faculties .................................................................................52-73 Courses (by subject area) ...........................................................74-133 A step-by-step guide to applying ..............................................134-138 Course index (A-Z) ....................................................................140-143

The London Met experience Why should I study at London Met? Here are seven very good reasons: Urban location: Our hubs can be found in some of the most exciting areas of London. Enjoy the leafy suburbs of Islington situated just a few minutes’ walk from our bustling Holloway hub, or soak up the lively and creative atmosphere of Brick Lane near our Aldgate buildings. Those based at Moorgate will be inspired by the stockbrokers, lawyers and bankers hard at work in the heart of the City. We’ll help you plan for your future: We offer a number of services to help you plan for your future including fees and funding support, careers advice, excellent open days where you can speak to academics, and campus tours. You can even book a place at one of our UCAS application workshops if you’re finding the process of applying to university overwhelming. Dynamic and vocational courses: Our undergraduate programmes are informed by current thinking and practice and many are designed by employers and professionals. To best meet your needs, we offer most courses on both a full and part-time basis.

A focus on employability: All of our courses provide the practical skills you need for your future career. To get the most from your degree, take advantage of work experience and volunteering opportunities, free careers advice, and numerous networking events. First-rate teaching: You will be inspired by an international body of lecturers actively engaged with world-class research. In the last QAA assessment, we were awarded the highest accolade for our academic standards. We’re as diverse as they come: We are proud of our vibrant, multi-ethnic and socially diverse community and encourage you to join us, regardless of age or background. We will ensure that you have the best possible university experience. Investment in facilities: We’re committed to providing you with the best facilities and will continue to invest in your future. Our £30 million science centre, TV and recording studios, mock courtroom, Bloomberg terminals and Metropolitan Works, our digital manufacturing centre, are just a few of the facilities that we offer.

The London Met experience

Ranked number 1 for highest graduate starting salaries among modern universities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday Times University Guide 2013

Shaping your career

At London Metropolitan University we believe that everyone and everything should have a plan and it is our commitment to you, as an individual, to help you develop the right one. From the job you want and your career ambitions, to the house you aspire to be in, we know it all starts with a single step. Preparing you for the future All of our courses are designed to prepare students for their lives and future careers. In such a competitive job market, the employability skills that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gain at London Met and the sound career advice that we provide will ensure that you stand out from the crowd. Whilst employability is at the heart of our curriculum, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also help you to develop your personal skills. We want you to leave university as a confident, independent thinker who will question and challenge the people around you. Our lecturers will motivate and inspire you to immerse yourself academically and to be passionate about your subject.

Undergraduate study We design and update our courses so that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re directly relevant to the current employment market and many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, giving our qualifications extra weight. Our academic faculties work closely with industry, providing you with vital networking contacts. Influential speakers inspire our students and give solid, practical advice. We want you to make the most of your degree and will help you to find placements, work experience and voluntary opportunities across a wide variety of organisations. London Met is the number one modern university in the UK for graduate starting salaries (Sunday Times University Guide 2013) and one of the Top 10 universities for teaching hours (The Telegraph). Together, this means you get more teacher time when learning and more money once you start earning. Study with us and enjoy more relevant courses, more industry links, more state-ofthe-art facilities, a more vibrant social life and, ultimately, a more successful future plan.

We want you to make the most of your degree and will help you to find placements, work experience and voluntary opportunities across a wide variety of organisations.

Shaping your career We’ll help you to make a plan Through either our advice line, campus tours, application workshops or open days we want to give you the opportunity to talk to us about your future and the plans you have.

// Step 1 Visit us at an open day or join a campus tour We hold undergraduate open days throughout the year where you can discuss course options with academics, meet current students, visit our Student Services team to find out about accommodation and fees and funding, and chat to us about your future. We also run campus tours every week across our different hubs, where you can take your time exploring our £30 million science centre, journalism newsroom, numerous art workshops, or our mock courtroom, and ask our guides about life at London Met. Our hubs are situated in some of the most exciting areas of the city: Aldgate, Moorgate and Islington. When you study with us, you’ll get to experience, and become part of, the vibrant local communities surrounding us. To book onto a campus tour visit: londonmet.ac.uk/campustours

// Step 2 Develop your plan – give us a call If you’ve got questions about your course, or want to find out if you’re eligible for one of our course discounts or bursaries, call our Admissions team on +44 (0) 20 7133 4200. You can also explore course options and download our undergraduate prospectus or create your own prospectus on our website at: londonmet.ac.uk/courses

Shaping your career // Step 3

// Step 5

Select a course and apply

Enrol and start your plan

Choose from one of our many courses and apply through ucas.com

After you enrol in September, and throughout your course, we’ll help you to plan for your career and create an impressive CV.

If you’re finding the UCAS application process difficult or overwhelming, come along to one of our UCAS application workshops. Available throughout the year, our workshops are run by experienced admissions advisers who will help you through the process and advise you on what information is needed to complete the application form. Don’t forget, you’ll need to apply for your course before the UCAS deadline of 15 January 2015.

// Step 4 Keep in touch – come along to an offer holder event We run informative and fun events for those that have received an offer to study with us. At the information fair you’ll be able to meet academics and learn more about our courses and you’ll find stands on accommodation, learning support, student services, international student advice, the students’ union and our sport and leisure facilities. You can also join a campus tour and attend talks on student funding and life at London Met.

‘Preparing for Study’ workshops are available at our Centre for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT), where you can also take advantage of services to help you with delivering presentations, report writing and critical thinking. Our careers service can help you with work placements, job applications and interview techniques. Within your academic department, there will be opportunities to speak to employers, attend talks by industry experts and get careers advice from our experienced lecturers. London Met’s Reach team offers you the chance to gain vital employability skills through volunteering placements – many of our students were lucky enough to work at the London 2012 Olympics. For those with a competitive edge, we offer various opportunities to demonstrate your business skills through competitions such as the London Met Business Plan Competition and the Prince’s Trust Million Makers competition.

More information For more information on making a plan with us, visit: londonmet.ac.uk/theplan

Shaping your career Our careers service Together with our academic faculties, our careers service run regular subject specific career seminars, tailored workshops, employer presentations and recruitment events to help you hone your skills, meet potential employers and market yourself successfully. You can also arrange one-to-one meetings with our careers consultants for personalised advice and support. We can help you identify and develop your skills, brush up on interview techniques, and provide information on psychometric testing and assessment centres.

Our careers team can also advise you on work placements, work experience, internships, and how to apply. Our Job Shop will point you in the right direction of paid/ unpaid work in the commercial sector and our volunteering service, Reach, will help you with unpaid work in not-for-profits. You can also take advantage of our Career Mentoring Programme, which gives you the opportunity to be matched with a business professional who will help you to achieve your career goals. londonmet.ac.uk/careers

Contact us +44 (0)20 7133 4200 admissions@londonmet.ac.uk Are you on Twitter? Search for #MetOpenDay and keep up-to-date with all our events or tweet us your questions!

Shaping your career Professional links

Stay connected

A small selection of the professional bodies, associations and organisations that accredit or inspect many of our undergraduate courses:

We’ll continue to support you with your plan even after you graduate. You’ll be invited to join a huge network of past graduates and teaching staff who can mentor you, give advice on career moves and help you make the transition from study to work. We run a regular programme of alumni networking, business and social events. Alumni also benefit from entry to our libraries and the use of the careers service for a number of years after graduation. londonmet.ac.uk/alumni

“ The best moment is when I run into an alumnus at an industry event, as professional colleagues rather than a tutor. It is always an honour, joy and privilege to know that I had a part in another writer’s success.” Sunny Singh, course leader for BA Creative Writing, internationally acclaimed writer of fiction and creative non-fiction and journalist.

Staff profile

Sunny Singh

â&#x20AC;&#x153; BA Creative Writing attracts an incredible amount of talent, from unusual and non-traditional backgrounds. It is an incredible privilege to have a role in nurturing and developing that talent...â&#x20AC;?

Staff profile

Sunny Singh, course leader for BA Creative Writing, internationally acclaimed writer of fiction and creative non-fiction and journalist. Sunny, what do you enjoy most about working at London Met? Teaching! London Met attracts an incredible diversity of students from all over the world and BA Creative Writing attracts an incredible amount of talent, from unusual and non-traditional backgrounds. It is an incredible privilege to have a role in nurturing and developing that talent, but also to have a part in training minds to question, think, research. For me, education is fundamentally about creating citizens who are able to examine and think critically and it is amazing to be part of that process. Your new book, Hotel Arcadia, will be published in March 2015. Tell us a bit about your writing, past and present… I have been publishing since I was 15 and am currently working on a non-fiction project and have another book in the final stages of editing. I also write for the stage although I find watching my work being performed really nerve-wracking. I write mostly in English, but also in Spanish and Hindi, and will sometimes translate my own work between the three languages. Having said that, I prefer to write in English because it

reaches a larger audience, both in India (where I am from) and in the rest of the world. My international and diverse background informs my teaching and interactions with students as I not only bring in my experience in writing but also in publishing, translations and journalism into the classroom. How ‘creative’ do students get to be on your course? The course focuses on achieving a balance of creativity, craft and discipline that is necessary for a writer. I believe in Chuck Close’s advice that the ‘best ideas come out of the process, from the work itself.’ So students are encouraged to unleash their creativity, but also to develop the discipline of writing on a daily basis, and taught methods to continue honing their craft on their own. We are located, rather fortuitously, in London so all sorts of arts, daily life and culture play a part in the course: theatre, museums, historical documents, architectural heritage all contain potential inspiration and we teach students how to draw on all these for their work.

Interested in studying creative writing or English? We offer the following courses: // BA Creative Writing (p.101) // BA Creative Writing and English Literature (p.101) // BA English Literature (p.102)

Local London

London Met’s hubs are situated in some of the most exciting areas of the city: Aldgate, Moorgate and Holloway. When you study with us, you’ll get to experience, and become part of, the vibrant local communities surrounding us. Outside of lectures and study, our students take advantage of the buzzing nightlife in east London, cheap eats in Hackney and Dalston, live music in Camden as well as the museums, galleries and theatres dotted all over the city.

Amazing eats If you’re based at our Holloway hub, head down to Upper Street – with a wide range of eateries, you definitely won’t go hungry. Try Pho for cheap Vietnamese, Chilango for spicy burritos and Gallipoli for delicious Turkish tapas. Haggerston is full of cheap eats and we can wholeheartedly recommend Tonkotsu East for its excellent ramen noodles and urban location under the arches. London is all over nomadic dining at the moment – pop-up food stalls and trucks have been appearing at events such as Street Feast serving up cheap, fast and amazingly tasty food. Check out their website to find the latest location. Top tip: Bao makes the most incredible Tawianese buns, ever!

Great nights out Students are spoilt for choice when it comes to clubbing in east London. Queen of Hoxton, 93 Feet East, Shoreditch Butchery and Vibe Bar all pull in some great DJs. Drink, Shop, Do – A kitsch bar serving cocktails in teapots and hosting lego building nights, the bar and new club downstairs is packed at the weekend. Get here early! Comedy is a great antidote to a hard week of lectures and you can see some great acts at The Camden Head (for free!) or the likes of Nina Conti, Bridget Christie and Alex Horne at The Invisible Dot, a small venue tucked away in King’s Cross.

A little bit of culture Located in Shoreditch, Rich Mix is the place to go for exhibitions, films, live music and events. With student discount available, you won’t feel guilty about going to the Indian Film Festival, or for enjoying a performance from award-winning theatre company, Tamasha. The Barbican – see all the latest films at one of this venue’s recently refurbished screens (only £5 for students on Tuesdays) or challenge your perceptions of art at a Curve Gallery exhibition. If you’re after cheap books, pop into The Book Warehouse or the Oxfam Bookshop on Upper Street – they’ve got plenty of great fiction for just a few pounds, and plenty of student cookbooks!

Local London Our top London tips If you’re into vintage clothing, east London will be like heaven. On and around Brick Lane you’ll find trendy shopping spots such as Blitz London, Rokit, Hunky Dory Vintage and Beyond Retro. If you’re on Holloway Road, head to Revive for awesome secondhand bargains. Music fanatics can catch free gigs at Rough Trade near Brick Lane and browse their huge vinyl collection for hours on end… Regent’s Canal is lined with lively cafes, bars and shops – walk along the river path at the weekend for some fresh air or enjoy a beer in a rowing boat (yes, they’re anchored) at Crate Brewery near Hackney Wick.

Where are your campuses located? Holloway London Met’s university buildings in north London sit opposite Holloway Road tube station, which is served by the Piccadilly line. The hub is also close to Highbury & Islington tube and railway station. Aldgate Our Aldgate hub is located minutes from Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations, served by the Circle, Metropolitan, District, and Hammersmith & City lines respectively. Mainline railway stations, Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street, are a short walk away. Moorgate

Around town Head south of the river for an evening spent in buzzing Peckham. Crowds start the night at Bar Story and continue at the Bussey Building – open until 5/6am, technically you’ll end the night in the morning, just in time for a fry-up on Rye Lane. Wild and sprawling, Hampstead Heath is the perfect place to go for a run. On hot summer days, cool down with a dip in the pond and get back to nature.

Situated in the heart of the City, our Moorgate campus can be reached by tube or rail. Moorgate tube station is served by the Northern, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines while Bank, served by the Central line, is just minutes away. Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street are the closest mainline railway stations. Find your way to our campuses using Transport for London: tfl.gov.uk

The Wellcome Collection is home to some of London’s more bizarre exhibitions and lectures and aptly describes itself as ‘the free destination for the incurably curious’. Head down to Euston where they’re located and prepare to expand your mind!

Local London

“ Having lived in Ammanford all my life, a small town in South Wales, coming to the big city has excited me for quite some time. It’s such a great feeling to be here where opportunities appear endless, and London Met has opened so many doors for me already. I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring to the table!” Nick Francis, first year Business School student

Getting involved

Challenge the way you see yourself and the world around you. There are loads of ways to get involved with university life at London Met; after all, it’s not all about studying and exams. Getting involved in a society, taking up a new sport, or joining a campaign is a great way to make new friends and will complement and challenge what you learn in the classroom. Wherever your interests lie, taking part will also boost your career prospects by adding value to your graduate profile – potential employers are always interested in hearing about the kinds of things you were involved with at university.

Rocket complex We host a range of student events at our fantastic Rocket Complex at our Holloway hub including: club nights, fresher and student society activities, movie nights and charity events.

With pool tables, plasma screens, a PS3, great sound-system and a courtyard garden, it’s also a great place to chill out when you’re not in lectures. Events at the Rocket include: // International Students Party DJs, bubbly and nibbles, dancing ’til late and guest appearances from the likes of Jamie Raven, mind reading magician. // Back Room Cinema New movie screenings with free entry, free popcorn, comfy sofas and cheap drinks. Recent films include World War Z and The Wolverine. // Summer Ball In previous years we’ve had special appearances from the likes of Tinie Tempah, Roll Deep, Jodie Connor and Hotsteppa.

“ Being part of the Students’ Union gave me the chance to get involved with different societies and faculties while meeting new people from all backgrounds and courses. Being part of the management body of the university also enabled me to participate in university on very different levels, which I have enjoyed very much. It has been a privilege to find a way to give back to London Met!” Maryam Saberi, international students officer at the Students' Union 17

Student profile

Jana Jankova

â&#x20AC;&#x153; As president of the Business Society I had to deal with challenges such as how to get students actively involved...and how to communicate my ideas and vision. I definitely gained an increase in self-awareness and I am grateful for that experience.â&#x20AC;?

Student profile

Jana Jankova, former president of the Business Society, final year BA International Business Management student and marketing researcher at Visiongain Jana, what made you choose to study at London Met? I chose the University because of the position of campuses. I was working at City Road; just 15 minutes walk from the Moorgate campus. My employer allowed me to change to a part-time role and to fit my working hours to my school timetable. Only the fact that I could quickly shift from the school to my job and vice versa allowed me to both study and work. What did you enjoy most about your course? To study BA International Business Management in such a multicultural and diverse environment was a wonderful experience. I also valued how lecturers interacted with us during workshops. As well as working part-time, you were also president of the Business Society at London Met. What did that role involve and what kinds of skills did you gain from the experience?

The role involved organising events for students and leading the team of members on the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board. I had to deal with challenges such as how to get students actively involved, how to enhance motivation and creativity within them, and how to communicate my ideas and vision. I definitely gained an increase in self-awareness and I am grateful for that experience. Further, I realised how important internal communication is within any organisation or institution. Finding the right internal communication strategies and tools has become my passion. What is your career plan for after graduation? The next step is to find a new job, preferably in internal communication, PR or marketing. I wanted to start-up my own business during my studies and I have not given up this idea. I strongly believe that it would be very useful to apply my actual learning and the wise advice of my lecturers directly to the business process.

Interested in joining a student society? Head down to the Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union to see what societies are on offer, or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a great idea, you could start up your own.

Getting involved

Students’ Union

Student societies

An independent, democratic organisation, London Met Students’ Union voices the views and concerns of our students on a range of issues relating to the University and the wider community.

Musician Society, Nordic Society, Oxfam Society, City Investment Society, Socialist Worker Society, The CASS Art Feminist Society, Midnight Writers Society, LGBT – there’s a whole range of clubs to join at London Met, but if none of these catch your eye, it’s always possible to set up your own.

Each and every student has the opportunity to stand and be elected, so if you’re keen to gain experience of working for a large and influential organisation, or would like to help make key decisions about the University, joining the Union is a great way to do so. The SU is also the place to go for student societies, social events, NUS cards, setting up campaigns, and independent advice on a range of issues. londonmetsu.org.uk

Student magazine and radio station Verve Magazine and Verve Radio form London Met’s very own media hub. Tune in online to listen to The Monday Mix or Rock ‘N’ Regga, or pick up a copy of Verve magazine to find out the latest news and reviews. Staffed by students, both teams are always on the lookout for new talent. Get involved by offering your services as a journalist, graphic designer, DJ, researcher or technical assistant.

Sports Joining the rugby team or taking up Aikido isn’t just about getting fit; it’s also a great way to have fun, make new friends and gain excellent teamwork skills. Football, basketball, cheerleading, squash, cricket, badminton, tennis and volleyball are just a few of the sports in which you can participate. Some of our teams also represent London Met in the British Universities College Sports (BUCS) championships. We also run a number of fitness classes including Parkour, Zumba, Pilates and Boxfit. Our facilities are excellent and include: gyms at both hubs with state-of-the-art cardio vascular equipment; a full-sized basketball court complete with scoreboard; dance studio; and fitness studio. londonmetstudents.com

Getting involved

â&#x20AC;&#x153; The atmosphere at cheer competitions is electric and you get to meet a lot of other university squads and see the various levels that they compete in. Some of the best friends I have made while at university have been through cheerleading.â&#x20AC;? Victoria Monson, LMU Mets cheerleader and BSc Sports and Dance Therapy student

Student profile

Mohammed Giaffar

â&#x20AC;&#x153; Best advice for anyone coming to London Met would be to join a sports team; in my opinion, the rugby team!â&#x20AC;?

Student profile

Mohammed Giaffar, vice-captain of London Mets rugby team and student at the Faculty of Business and Law What do you enjoy about playing rugby at London Met? Absolutely everything! It gives you a great sense of community…Best advice for anyone coming to London Met would be to join a sports team; in my opinion, the rugby team – for its competitiveness, socialising, networking, camaraderie and most importantly, enjoyment. It also gives you a break from a mundane life of just studying while providing new opportunities in places you’d never expect. How often do you train and do you need any prior experience to join?

Has the team competed in many competitions? We generally try to focus on the league but we do go on tour each year and there are competitions that are a lot of fun. For example, this year we’ll be in Spain playing and socialising. Moreover, with the players being affiliated to other club teams, most months we do get opportunities to attend and play in competitions all over the south of England. Do you socialise with the team outside of practice? Socialising is one of the most important aspects of our team and plays a huge role in our successes. The memories of socialising with such a great group of people have to be some of my best, inside and outside of university and will surely stick with me throughout my life.

No prior experience is needed, primarily because at training we focus on all aspects of the sport, both beginner and advanced levels. This makes it easy for anyone to join and improve. In fact, this year some of our best players hadn’t ever played before. We usually train once a week but if people fancy it, it can be anywhere up to three times.

Interested in playing rugby? Come along to meet us at the freshers’ fair or visit the website for more information on sports at London Met. londonmetstudents.com

Student profile

Nick Francis

“ As well as being a student ambassador I am project managing a Million Makers Project which is a month long fundraiser for The Prince’s Trust, I’m social and networking manager for London Met Entrepreneurs, as well as a member of the London Met Business Society.”

Student profile

Nick Francis, student ambassador and first-year Business School student Nick, what does being a student ambassador at London Met involve? Working as an ambassador for London Met has so far involved working at many of its great open events by representing the university to prospective students. It’s a great job and I would recommend it to anyone looking to join London Met. There aren’t a lot of jobs where you can work and genuinely enjoy what you’re doing, but this is certainly one. It’s a great way to keep busy, meet new people and earn money, all at the same time.

Why did you choose to study at London Met? I chose to study at London Met because it was one of the few universities around London to offer the course I wanted to study, and being that London is considered very big for both its music scene and business economy, it was a no brainer that I needed to be here to study BA Music Industry Management.

Have you been involved with any other activities around the university? Where to start! As well as being an ambassador I am project managing a Million Makers Project which is a month long fundraiser for The Prince’s Trust, I’m social and networking manager for London Met Entrepreneurs as well as a member of the London Met Business Society. There’s loads going on here but these are the things which interested me the most.

Want to be a student ambassador? As well as helping out at open events, you could be visiting local schools and colleges to raise the aspirations of students from underrepresented backgrounds by talking about your university experience, or actively assisting them through longterm interventions such as the Peer Mentoring project and the Upward Bound Programme. What’s more, our ambassador positions are paid and look great on your CV. For more information, visit: londonmet.ac.uk/ambassadors

An international community London Metropolitan University prides itself on being one of the UK’s most diverse universities. We offer a welcoming and supportive environment situated in one of the world’s greatest cities. You’ll benefit from meeting students from around the world and from a variety of different backgrounds. If you need support during your time with us, our International Office are here to help and can provide valuable information and advice.

International Office You’ll find a dedicated team of individuals committed to delivering an excellent service to our students, staff, partners and clients across the world. Our main office is located at the Holloway Hub, London and we have offices in China, Nigeria and Pakistan. Our International Admissions team processes your application and supports you through the student visa process. londonmet.ac.uk/international

Meet us in your city We regularly travel to countries across the world to meet applicants and alumni. To see if we’re coming to a city near you please visit: londonmet.ac.uk/meetus

Entry requirements To find country specific entry requirements for our courses please visit: londonmet.ac.uk/ countryentryrequirements In addition to academic requirements we normally expect students to have a Secured English Language Test (SELT) such as an IELTS or TOEFL. Depending on the programme you choose to study you will need English language skills equivalent to IELTS 6.0 – 7.0. To find out more, please visit: londonmet.ac.uk/englishrequirements The University also provides general and academic English programmes for those who wish to study English in a university environment or who wish to progress onto a degree programme at the University. We also run IELTS Preparation Courses to help students successfully pass their IELTS exam for entry onto one of our degree programmes. Email: els@londonmet.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 7133 2458 londonmet.ac.uk/els

Tuition fees Tuition fees for undergraduate study vary according to the course. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date international course fees. londonmet.ac.uk/internationalfees

An international community

EU students

Working in the UK

We are committed to the implementation of the Bologna process, an EU initiative concerned with opening up access to educational opportunities across Europe. This enables our students and staff to participate in ERASMUS, an academic exchange programme funded by the European Commission.

To help earn extra money and to get an experience of British life outside of university, some of our international students find part time employment. If you are an international student on a student visa, you are normally permitted to work 20 hours per week during term time and fulltime on official vacation periods.

Through its participation in EU-funded programmes, London Met has developed a large network of European partner universities, enhancing international aspects of our research and teaching.

The Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s careers office can help you find part time work and support you with your long term career planning through advice sessions, one-to-one meetings, access to a variety of job vacancy databases and more. Drop in to find out more about visa applications, information on the UK job market and job search techniques. londonmet.ac.uk/careers

How to apply For undergraduate programmes starting in September, the University encourages you to apply through UCAS. www.ucas.com For undergraduate programmes starting in January, please apply directly to the International Admissions team online. You should include copies of all supporting documents. If you are from China, Nigeria or Pakistan, you should apply directly to our overseas offices - they will support you locally in your application and the visa process. londonmet.ac.uk/international/apply

An international community Somerset House near Covent Garden hosts a summer series of movie screenings, allyear round fashion exhibitions, and in winter, an ice-rink set in its beautiful courtyard.

For cheap and delicious food, head to Brixton market at the weekend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; check out The Joint for amazing burgers in homemade buns. London is a great base for further travel. During your studies, you could head to Paris, Rome, Berlin, Barcelona or Stockholmâ&#x20AC;Ś

An international community

An International Student Identity Card (ISIC) gives you discounts at several attractions in both London and the rest of Europe. Ask about this card, and the NUS extra card, at our Students’ Union.

Ah, the British weather…sun, rain, snow. And that’s just in one day. Make sure to bring an umbrella and sunglasses with you!

For more top tips: timeout.com/london

Student profile

Alexander Mueller

â&#x20AC;&#x153; I moved to London especially to study at London Met. London is at the forefront of design and The Cass is situated perfectly within the creative centre of east London.â&#x20AC;?

Student profile

Alexander Mueller, Austrian-born BA Furniture and Product Design graduate, furniture designer and maker, designer-in-residence at The Cass and winner of ‘Heal’s Discovers’ design competition 2013 What was behind your decision to do a furniture and product design course at London Met? I moved to London especially to study at London Met. London is at the forefront of design and The Cass is situated perfectly within the creative centre of east London. London Met also has a great workshop space, a hands-on approach to studying and an amazing history with the London College of Furniture. Did you do any work experience while studying for your degree? I believe that especially in the design industry it is vital to do as much work experience as possible. I did several internships and in my final year I could accredit one of my internships as part of my coursework. There are some things university can’t teach you so it’s important to get yourself out there and apply the skills you learn in your chosen work environment.

You recently won a big design competition with Heal’s – what’s it like working with such a prestigious company? Heal’s is one of the leading companies in contemporary design with an amazing heritage, so I just feel incredibly honoured being able to work with such a prestigious company so shortly after graduating from my course. Working with Heal’s has been an incredible learning curve and taught me so many things. After winning the competition I have now been asked to work on a range of furniture.

Want to study design? We offer the following courses: // BA Furniture (p.82) // BA Product Design (p.86) // Fashion, Textiles, Jewellery, Product and Furniture Extended Degree (p.81)

Money matters

Tuition fees

Can I afford to go to university?

Our undergraduate courses typically cost £9,000 for UK and EU students. For full details, please visit individual course pages at: londonmet.ac.uk/courses

Yes you can. And we can help you out through:

For information on course fees for international students, please visit our course pages, or go to: londonmet.ac.uk/internationalfeesand-funding For courses based at our partner institutions, please check the fees with the college. These include: // Hackney Community College // City and Islington College // Montessori International College // Lambeth College

Cash towards your studies: We offer a number of bursaries and course fee reductions to UK and EU students where you can receive cash to help with your studies. You’ll be able to put this towards a laptop, childcare, books or accommodation. A little bit of help gets you one step further to achieving your future career. // The London Met three-year bursary: We’re offering £1,000 cash bursaries every year to all students on a three-year degree programme who are also entitled to the full maintenance grant. That’s £3,000 cash in total. Extended degree bursaries and reductions: // Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing and Faculty of Business and Law bursary: Students studying within these faculties on extended degree programmes will receive a yearly sum of: // £1,000 over the duration of their fouryear course at London Met starting in Yr 0 (you’ll need to be receiving a full maintenance grant). // £1,000 cash if you progress onto the second year

Money matters

// The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences bursary: Studying on a four-year extended degree can potentially give you: // £1,000 fee waiver in your first year (Yr 0) // £1,000 cash if you progress onto the second year // The CASS four-year extended degree bursary: start an extended degree course at the CASS and you’ll be awarded: // £2,500 fee waiver in your first year (Yr 0) // £1,000 cash if you progress to the second year of study Please see pgs 74-133 for information on our extended degree programmes starting in September 2015. To find out if you could be eligible for a bursary, please call our Admissions team on (0)207 133 4200.

Scholarships // UK and EU students can apply for a Sir John Cass’s Foundation Lord Mayor’s Scholarship worth up to £7,000 a year: each year the Lord Mayor of the City of London announces a field of study (such as science or languages) and awards scholarships worth £7,000 a year to those students wanting to study within the Lord Mayor’s chosen field. The 2015/16 Sir John Cass’s Foundation Scholarship subject of excellence has not been announced as yet, but for the latest information visit: londonmet.ac.uk/sir-john-cassfoundation-scholarship We have a number of science students currently benefiting from these scholarships so do keep your eyes peeled… Earning while you’re learning Our MetTemps agency has a website where you can register and search online for hundreds of part-time, casual local jobs, including jobs here at London Met – and you might just add some valuable work experience to your CV at the same time.

Money matters

Student loans

Is it worth it in the end?

If you study full-time, you can apply to Student Finance England for a loan to cover your course fees and a maintenance loan to help with your living costs. Part-time students can also apply for a tuition fees loan.

We think so, but don’t just take our word for it: People with degrees earned an average of £12,000 a year more than non-graduates over the past decade, statistics show. (BBC website, April 2011)

You don’t have to pay any of these loans back until you have finished your course, and are earning £21,000 or over.

When you balance the cost of tuition fees against the higher employment and earning potential of having a degree it’s easier to think of it as an investment.

Course-based bursaries Bursaries are also available for a few of our courses (through the NHS Business Services Authority) – see BSc Dietetics and Nutrition (p.107) or BSc Social Work (p.128).

Your earning and employment potential with London Met is assured – London Met is the number 1 modern university for UK graduate starting salaries (Sunday Times University Guide, 2013).

Grants

How do I pay?

You can also apply for extra grants that you don’t have to pay back. These depend on your circumstances, and range from a means-tested maintenance grant, to a childcare grant if you are bringing up children, a disabled students’ allowance, and an adult dependent’s grant. Find out more at www.gov.uk/studentfinance.

All students need to pay half their tuition fees on their first day – if you have a student loan, your fees are paid directly by the Student Loans Company – you just need to show proof of this when you enrol. If you are paying your own tuition fees, then after you pay the first half, the rest can be paid in instalments up to three months after your course starts, either online or in person in a range of ways.

Help and advice Our team of specialist advisers aim to make your time at university as affordable and stress-free as possible. You can come in and see us or check out our website which has financial information, loads of tips and advice as well as online budget planners and downloadable fact sheets.

More information londonmet.ac.uk/advice

Student profile

Jason Jackson

“ With the contacts and the networks that I’ve built since my first year at university, I believe I can embark on my farming business with confidence that it will be successful.”

Student profile

Jason Jackson, BSc Business Law and Media Studies graduate (now LLB Business Law) and president of the Students’ Union How did your course help to prepare you for the world of work? My course played a very important role in preparing me for the work environment. I also gained a lot of experience from my participation in various activities organised by the Students’ Union, as well as student societies. I also used the University’s careers service – it helped me discover what I wanted to do when I left university. I was given training, such as public speaking and interview training. You’ve just set up a farming business in Africa. Tell us what it’s like to set up your own business and what you hope to achieve? Setting up my own business is what I have always wanted to do, even before coming to university. With the contacts and the networks that I’ve built since my first year at university, I believe I can embark on this project with confidence that it will be successful. However, going into farming in Africa is more than just a business, it’s an opportunity to give something back to my motherland. How have you helped to improve the services of the Students’ Union since becoming president?

The key to the success of the Students’ Union lies in the active participation of students. Therefore, I tried to find new creative ways to engage students, to involve them in activities and campaigns. I also encouraged more staff support for the events led by students. Strengthening the student representative system was another important part of my job. It is essential that there is honest and transparent communication between students and staff, in order to improve the study quality and the experience that students get out of their years at university. Finally, I implemented more structure to the way student societies are managed by having regular meetings with the society representatives, working together on campaigns, planning and executing events together. What’s been your best experience at London Met? Being elected as the president of the London Met Students’ Union. It is such a privilege to be the voice of over 17,000 students. The job involves working on different platforms: from the Board of Governors to the Students’ Council. I love my job and have learnt so much from it. I am looking forward to applying these skills to the outside world.

Interested in business law? You could study: // LLB Business Law (p.114) For our other business courses, see p.87-90.

Where will I live?

Living away from home for the first time is an exciting prospect but it can also seem a little daunting. Our Accommodation Bureau can help you find somewhere safe, affordable and comfortable to live, whether you want to stay in private rented accommodation or halls of residence. The key to finding somewhere great to live is to take your time. There are many things to consider when choosing accommodation: // Do you want to be within walking distance of your campus? // Are you looking for a structured, supportive environment, or independence? // Is there a particular area of London that you’d like to live in?

Halls of residence Although London Met does not have its own halls of residence, we can advise you on the many providers of student accommodation in London. Halls of residence vary in price but there is something to suit everyone’s needs.

Budget Sir John Cass Hall is an excellent affordable option located in the trendy area of Hackney and is surrounded by numerous fashionable shops, bars and coffee shops. Rent includes WiFi, mini fridge, personal contents insurance and access to communal kitchens, bathrooms and large common room with TV. There are a limited number of parking spaces for students. Prices from £130 per week* Mid-range Situated a couple of minutes from Tottenham Hale station, North Lodge is conveniently located for students studying at our Holloway hub in Islington. The building features 24-hour security, communal spaces with a free pool table, large TV, study room and courtyard. Regular events are held for residents including welcome parties, BBQs and charity events, making this a great social experience. Prices from £149 per week*

Where will I live?

High-end

Private rented accommodation

Mansion Hive is a great option for those wanting to be close to our City campus in Moorgate. Located in Bethnal Green, you’ll be minutes from the bars, restaurants and shops of Shoreditch and Hoxton. Studios include study desk, flat screen TV, sofas, modern kitchens, breakfast bar, WiFi and more. You can also gain access to secure bike storage, pool tables and a roof terrace with landscaped gardens. Short term bookings are also available.

Check out our interactive student rentals website LondonMet Student PRS for available properties, information about rental contracts and advice on viewings and deposits. Visit: www.londonmetstudentprs.org

Prices from £269.50 per week*

Alternative accommodation

Don’t forget you’ll need to budget for bills including: water, electricity, gas, TV licence and contents insurance.

Other options available to all students include homestays, in which you will be placed with a British family – a great way for EU and international students to improve their English language skills. For those of you looking for shortstay accommodation, we can provide information on hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, and short stay private accommodation. For more information on university accommodation visit: londonmet.ac.uk/accommodation *Prices may be subject to change

Where will I live?

Student support services Student Services can provide you with information, advice and guidance on a range of issues: academic, financial, personal, spiritual, developmental, careers, disabilities and dyslexia, accommodation and volunteering. Our experienced and professional staff are committed to helping you achieve your full potential while at university. We can provide help in one-to-one meetings, over the phone, via email, or through group work, social networking, web-based and printed information and self-help materials. Skype calls can also be arranged on request.

Disabilities and dyslexia The London Met Disabilities and Dyslexia Service (DDS) offers support to students with a disability or Specific Learning Differences (SpLD: such as dyslexia or dyspraxia). We support students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or partially sighted, have chronic long-term health conditions or have mental health difficulties.

We offer: // screenings if you think you may have an SpLD // recommendations for special examination arrangements (such as extra time) // help finding non-medical assistance including mentors, interpreters and note-takers // assistance to apply for studyrelated funding londonmet.ac.uk/disabilities

Counselling Service Everyone needs support from time to time and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to seek it before a situation becomes too problematic. Our team of professional counsellors offer confidential counselling on a wide range of emotional difficulties including: relationships, depression and anxiety, cultural issues and family concerns. Our service isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just for discussing problems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can also meet with a counsellor to discuss how to maximise your personal and academic potential. We also run workshops on motivation, goal setting and other useful skills. londonmet.ac.uk/counselling

Student support services

Where to live:

Spiritual life

For information on where to live, see pages 38-41. londonmet.ac.uk/accommodation

The interfaith Chaplaincy provides help and support to all staff and students of the University, regardless of faith or background. The team offers a non-judgmental listening ear and will help answer any questions about faith or spirituality. We also provide information relating to religious practices and beliefs and develop and maintain links with the Students’ Union and local faith communities. londonmet.ac.uk/chaplaincy

Funding and financial advice: For guidance on money matters see pages 32-35. londonmet.ac.uk/aifs

Career development and employment: Our careers advisors can help you to plan for your future. To find out how, see pages 4-9 or visit our website: londonmet.ac.uk/careers

Help with your UCAS application We hold application workshops for those who would like to study at university but are finding the UCAS application process difficult or overwhelming. For more information see pages 6-7 or visit: londonmet.ac.uk/appclinics

Contact Student Services +44 (0)20 7320 2094 studentservices@londonmet.ac.uk londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices

International Student Advice Service: See p. 26-27 londonmet.ac.uk/international

Students’ Union (MetSU) The Students’ Union can support you if you are facing issues with your academic work and need advice and information. londonmetsu.org.uk

Facilities and learning resources

Over the past few years, we’ve created new state-of-the-art teaching, social, and professional spaces. We also offer fantastic learning resources to ensure that you have what you need during your studies, and access to a wealth of electronic resources. I’m interested in law – how can I get experience of being in a courtroom? We’ve got a mock courtroom complete with dock, witness box and public gallery, that will familiarise you with the courtroom environment, explain the processes and aid your presentation skills – all of which helped two of our legal students to come an impressive 5th out of 64 universities in the ESU National Mooting Competition 2012. I’d love to study journalism – what facilities do you have to support my studies? In 2012, we opened a newsroom for our journalism students. Editor of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger, opened the £100,000 facility, which includes 40 computers equipped with the latest design software, large screen TVs and a mobile ‘Tricaster’ so students can host outside radio and TV broadcasts while streaming live footage to the internet.

For artists, what kinds of studios and workshops do you have? Our brand new studios at the Cass provide inspiring spaces for you to innovate and create. You’ll also have access to CASSworks, which offers specialist facilities including wood, metal and plastic workshops, digital manufacturing technologies, TV and recording studios, editing suites, and darkrooms. Media production and music students work on live projects for clients and our in-house TV station, Cass TV.

“ I think the Cass has the best wood and metal workshops with a brilliant technical support team; CNC and Waterjet Cutting; 3D printing facilities and much more. They also run a lot of induction courses so you can learn loads of new skills.” Alexander Mueller, BA Furniture and Product Design graduate

Facilities and learning resources

I want to study business. How can I get up-to-date financial information for my course projects? The Business School’s Bloomberg information terminals deliver a huge database of company information, news, real-time financial instrument prices and valuation analytics. You’ll also have access to Bankscope, one of the world’s most important banking information sources. I’ve always wanted to study science – what are your lab facilities like? Our £30 million science centre, featuring our ‘superlab’ with 280 workstations, offers a multitude of facilities. You’ll benefit from specialist laboratories for tissue culture research and microbiology; a nuclearmagnetic resonance room; and a Category 3 laboratory suite for research on airborne or transferable viruses. The centre also features sports therapy study facilities, nutritional physiology labs, phlebotomy labs and more. If I study computing, will I have access to the right equipment? Students at the School of Computing have access to a number of exciting labs including: the Gamelab Studio, complete with programmable games machines connected to PCs; some of the most advanced Cisco labs in London; and a mobile applications lab with software

that allows students to build apps for multi-platform smartphones. In our WOW Agency, our top IT, digital and multimedia students work on real, paid projects, such as developing new websites and animations. Top clients include Comic Relief and EMI Records. Where can I go to study outside of class? The new Aldgate Blue Lounge offers comfy sofas and meeting areas, free WiFi, high spec TVs, a large refectory and a bookshop. At our Holloway hub, the Learning Centre houses plenty of new computers, open-plan learning spaces, technobooths, teaching rooms and a popular café area. Are there places to relax? If you’re looking for something a little more relaxed between lectures, head to the Rocket Complex on Holloway Road. Open in the day as well as the evening, the Rocket has pool tables, plasma screens, a PS3, great sound-system and courtyard garden. If you’re based at Moorgate or Aldgate you’ll benefit from our new student spaces such as the Aldgate Blue Lounge - built with comfort in mind.

Facilities and learning resources

Library and IT resources Our libraries house over half a million library print items, a growing collection of electronic resources, and staff to help you locate and use them. You will have free email and internet access, and, to save time, self-service machines in the libraries allow you to borrow and return your own material. Our libraries also have zones for silent, quiet and group study, plus bookable group study rooms. Our facilities include ejournals, ebooks and electronic databases that you can also access from home. You can browse our library catalogue, or speak to a librarian who can help you locate what you need from our

libraries, other libraries, or via inter-library loan. Browse the catalogue at: http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk On the catalogue home page, you will also find our research tool, MetCat. This enables students to easily search for journal articles, ebook chapters, etheses and many other online items in addition to the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic catalogue of books, journals and DVDs. Each library has open access networked PCs with printing, copying and media facilities, and WiFi so you can use your own laptop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; look out for the MetNet signs. Macs are also available in some locations.

Facilities and learning resources Academic liaison librarians can help you to find, evaluate and use the most relevant resources for your research, projects or dissertation. Subject guides and dropin workshops are available as well as personalised sessions for course groups depending on your learning objectives. We also have a special library collection, the Trades Union Congress Library Collections, which is a major research hub for the study of trade unions, lifelong learning and people at work, with both historical and current resources. For more information on all library services visit: londonmet.ac.uk/library

Media facilities If you have to give a presentation, many rooms here are fitted with a PC, DVD player, projector and sound system. You can also borrow portable and mobile equipment, such as specialist cameras and sound recording equipment, and you will find technical support if you need it.

Cloud computing Each London Met student is given a Google Apps account for email and 5GB of cloud storage, which is accessible anywhere on and off campus. Your Google Apps suite also includes use of Google Docs, allowing our students to collaborate and work on shared documents.

The Centre for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) CELT provides study support for students, including workshops, advice sessions, and a range of online study guides. Take advantage of CELTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services to improve your skills in critical thinking and writing, group work, delivering presentations and dissertation and report writing. For more information visit: londonmet.ac.uk/studyhub

Student profile

Priya Desai

“ I have always enjoyed the science centre with great enthusiasm; I’m eager to learn more through various practicals under the supervision of qualified teachers.”

Student profile

Priyavanshi Desai, BSc Biomedical Science and student ambassador Why did you choose to study science at London Met? I really wanted to get a good education at a renowned university - not only has London Met got a superlab, but my science course is IBMS (Institute of Biomedical Science) accredited so it will enhance my future training prospects. What are the facilities like at the Science Centre? Having 280 workstations with state-of-the art facilities worth £30 million, it’s hard to complain! I have always enjoyed the science centre with great enthusiasm; I’m eager to learn more through various practicals under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Do you get to do much practical work in the Superlab? A science degree allows at least one to two hands-on practical sessions a week among lectures. It increases my practical skills to another level and we often put theories we learn in lectures into practice. What do you like best about your course? Aside from the practicals, I enjoy learning about the cutting edge world of science today; the vast range of topics covered and being able to choose optional modules, which allow me to alter my degree to specific interests. I also like the fact that there are laboratory work placement opportunities available. Tutors are always on hand with feedback, which enables me to continually improve, and keeping moving forward.

The centre is well equipped and fulfils the necessary educational needs of the students. Interested in studying biomedical science? We offer courses including: // BSc Applied Biomedical Science (p.122) // BSc Biomedical Science (p.123) // BSc Biomedical Science (leading to MD) (p.123) For more science courses, (p.122-127)

Our faculties

The Faculty of Business and Law is located in the heart of Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial district; home to some of the biggest global banking corporations and law firms in the world, and close to a multitude of creative businesses in east London. We offer a dynamic and relevant portfolio of challenging business and legal courses, equipping our graduates with the knowledge and skills to accelerate their professional career paths. We are also especially welcoming to individuals who wish to build a career in the exciting world of the creative and cultural industries.

London Metâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law School offers legal education from specialist academic staff and a range of excellent courses. We make the most of our London location by building strong links with leading professions in the law and in government as part of our commitment to enhance your employment prospects. Employers are regular visitors to the University; those who have recently provided support to our students include: Ashurst, Simmons and Simmons, Deloitte, Barclays, Credit Suisse, the Crown Prosection Service, Co-operative Legal Services and Citizens Advice Bureau.

Our undergraduate courses are supported by a team of expert lecturers, consultants and researchers, as well as guest speakers from the industry. Many of our academic staff frequently contribute to the field of research, enhancing the teaching and course curriculum.

Our faculties

The Law Society and the Bar Council officially recognise a number of our courses as Qualifying Law Degrees. Graduates have gone on to a variety of careers in the law, parliament and in business. // We place great emphasis on developing the employability of our graduates. Our ‘Business Works’ office helps students secure placements and has connections with many organisations both nationally and internationally. Recent employers have included Barclays Bank, Arsenal Football Club, BBC Worldwide, and Air France.

See our courses under: Accounting, Economics and Finance (p.76) Business and Management (p.87) Events Management (p.102) Human Resources (p.109) Law (p.114) Media, Marketing and Communications (p.118)

// The Faculty has links with leading business and law icons and visiting professors who engage directly with students on real workbased projects, helping with mentoring, talent management, work shadowing, internships and sponsorship. // You can benefit from our thriving student community - join student-run London Met Entrepreneurs or contribute to law journal ‘Dictum’. Read more at: londonmet.ac.uk/fbl

“ During your time with us, we will support you and give you one-to-one personal advice that will be useful to you in your career after graduating.” Dr Adebisi Adewole, senior lecturer at the Business School

Staff profile

Jan Bamford

“ My advice to all new students would be to make use of the many and varied opportunities that the University offers you – your university experience can include many extracurricular activities that will build your CV.”

Staff profile

Jan Bamford, principal lecturer and team leader for BA Sports Business Management and BA Music Business and Live Entertainment at the Faculty of Business and Law Tell us a bit about your background… I’ve worked at the University for 22 years and prior to that, I worked in the marketing industry. When I first started at London Met, I taught business law; nowadays I teach qualitative research methods, intercultural communications and marketing. Work experience is an important aspect of the CV – are there opportunities for work placements on the courses? We have opportunities for students to undertake work experience as part of a module in year two or three of their course and students can also opt to take a year out to undertake an industry placement. We also have opportunities for study abroad, which is a great way to enhance your CV and employability. We have links in countries around Europe and in the US where students can study for a year or for a semester.

What kind of careers have your students gone into? Our courses prepare students for employment in the music and sports industries – former students have been successful and now work in a number of sectors within the sports industry such as the Paralympics GB, Queens Park Rangers and sports marketing organisations such as IMG, as well as local authorities such as GLL. Do you have any top tips for students wanting to work in the music or sports industry? My advice to all new students would be to make use of the many and varied opportunities that the University offers you – your university experience can include many extracurricular activities that will build your CV.

Want to study events or sports management? We offer the following courses: // BA Events Management (p.102) // BA Sports Business Management (p.90) // BA Music Business and Live Entertainment (p.103)

Our faculties

Learning through practice, playing with process and working with clients, our students gain real-world experience in both individual and collaborative projects, engaging with professionals, communities and companies. We place an emphasis on socially engaged architecture, art and design in local and global contexts, and many of our projects focus on London. The Cass has been described by our own Patrick Brill (AKA Bob and Roberta Smith, who teaches fine art here) as the ‘Aldgate Bauhaus’. You’ll enjoy the creative environment as well as our central London location which gives you easy access to the creative and cultural quarter that surrounds our east London hub. Students have access to CASSworks incorporating our digital manufacturing centre and housing cutting edge equipment from rapid prototyping to water-jet cutting, and CASSprojects, which is committed to developing live projects within the curriculum.

Many students have exhibited internationally and have won prestigious awards. At The School of Art, you are taught to the highest standards by artists and professional practitioners. Our students are diverse, prolific and articulate, and there is access to photography, digital media, print, painting, ceramic and sculpture workshops. There are opportunities to work on live briefs with clients and with our in-house television station, Cass TV. The School of Architecture provides you with the practical skills and confidence needed to excel in the profession. Teaching staff come from some of London’s most exciting architectural practices, and combine experimentation and research with extensive practical experience. Our Live Projects happen locally and around the world in places such as Cuba, India, China and Iran. The School of Design has an excellent reputation for inspiring contemporary design thinking, tested through confident making. We host the widest range of design courses in London, with a philosophy that prepares you for work and a consideration of how we can improve peoples’ lives through design.

Our faculties

Designs by Yuki Saito, BA Jewellery and Silversmithing

// Teaching at the Cass takes place in practitioner-led studios and units and is demanding, creative and challenging. Staff include Florian Beigel, Mark Brearley, Assa Ashuach, Mah Rana, Bruce Ingham, Patrick Brill (Bob and Roberta Smith) and Simone Ten Hompel

See our courses under: Architecture (p.79) Art and Design (p.80) Film, Music and Theatre (p.104) Media, Marketing and Communications (p.118)

// Last year, MARCH Architectural School in Moscow, which we helped to create, opened its doors bringing opportunities for many exciting collaborations and student exchanges // Students and alumni in architecture recently won the RIBA Silver Medal, The Rome Prize and Building Design Class of 2013 // Our many specialist facilities include wood and metal workshops, laboratories, TV and recording studios, editing suites and darkrooms Read more at: thecass.com

â&#x20AC;&#x153; The Cass has been busy abroad with new collaborations in China, Japan, Brazil and South Africa and our new Moscow School of Architecture has gone from strength to strength.â&#x20AC;? Robert Mull, Dean of the Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design

Staff profile

Pil and Galia Kollectiv

“ We’ve taken students on trips to art venues ranging from the Whitechapel Gallery, ICA and the Royal Academy to Raven Row and the Horse Hospital.”

Staff profile

Dr Pil and Dr Galia Kollectiv, artists and lecturers in fine art You teach in the ‘Conversations with culture’ studio at the Cass. What does that involve?

particularly in the age of post-Fordist labour, when so much work is itself performative. Since our work often focuses the subject, performance tends to make sense as a medium.

Our approach to teaching is generally quite student led, so in our studio we try to respond to the concerns and interests of students. We have devoted sessions to specific issues such as post-internet art and post-colonial ethnography as well as exercises in media critique, painting and collage. We’ve also taken students on trips to art venues ranging from the Whitechapel Gallery, ICA and the Royal Academy to Raven Row, the Horse Hospital and Focal Point Gallery in Colchester with the aim of expanding their knowledge of contemporary art and modes of display.

How does the study of fine art prepare students for a future as an artist?

You’ve worked quite a lot with performance art; what is it about the medium that you find appealing?

We’re working on a performance piece for the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. It’s a continuation of our research into work and ritual, proposing a team-building workshop that descends into a cultic rite.

We find the medium fundamentally unappealing, and that’s why we first embarked on it. Things that make you uncomfortable are the things that can be most interesting and rewarding to pursue. That said, working with performers, musicians and other collaborators has proven a good way of investigating the relationship between art and work,

The study of fine art introduces students not only to a range of ways of making, but also to the discourse of fine art. An important part of any fine art course is the peer learning that takes place through seminar discussion – students learn to articulate ideas about their work visually and theoretically as they become aware of conventions and concepts in art. It is vital for artists to master this discourse, even if they are to contest some of its terms. What art projects of your own are you currently working on?

Interested in studying fine art? We offer the following courses: // BA Fine Art (p.81) // Art and Design Extended Degree (p.80)

Our faculties

Home to some of the best academics and facilities in the field, the Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing unites the Schools of Computing, Human Sciences, and Psychology. We are particularly proud of our well-equipped labs, including the superlab, which has 280+ workstations with state-of-the-art facilities and is a model for labs around the world. The Faculty has strong European and international links including partners in China, Nepal, Antigua, Trinidad, and Ireland, as well as solid local community links. Many courses lead to professional accreditation and/or certification with relevant bodies. The School of Psychology â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we offer professionally accredited undergraduate programmes in a vibrant and supportive academic environment. Our interests range from addiction and mental health, developmental psychology, and counselling psychology through to the psychology of branding, and understanding gang behaviour.

The School of Human Sciences offers a range of courses that include factors influencing human health and wellbeing, and courses allied to medicine and approved by the Health Professions Council. Our main strengths lie in offering specialist teaching and research in key areas, such as biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, nutrition and dietetics and sports science and therapy. We have close links with a number of private and public sector organisations through various joint research projects, offering specialist consultancy and engaging in knowledge transfer schemes. The School of Computing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we provide cutting edge qualifications informed by the latest research and practice in the computing industry. We offer a full range of opportunities for enhancing your employability: WOW Agency, Student Enterprise Workshops, Work Related Learning modules embedded into courses and facilitated by our WoWbiz initiative. Our events and workshops give you access to world leaders in the computing and technology industry with speakers from Microsoft, Cisco, Apple, O2 and Blackberry.

Our faculties

// You’ll have access to a number of excellent facilities including the Gamelab Studio, complete with programmable games machines connected to PCs; some of the most advanced Cisco labs in London, a health clinic, eye tracking hardware with analysis software and laboratories for psychological teaching and research

See our courses under: Computing, IT and Web (p.91) Health (p.107) Mathematics (p.116) Psychology (p.121) Science (p.122) Sport, Sport Science and Dance (p.129)

// Our WOW Agency places top students and graduates across IT, digital and multimedia into real client-driven projects at low cost to business, providing them with invaluable experience to build their careers while they study. Clients have included EMI (Mute) Records, Comic Relief and TimesOnline // We have a number of flexible courses that can be undertaken at your workplace (Work-Based Learning) or at home via distance learning Read more at: londonmet.ac.uk/flsc

“ When I came to London Met in 2012, I had a dream to become a computer network engineer. Programming tasks were tough but I didn’t give up and in the end I received the British Computer Society (BCS) award for the best second year student. It was an amazing feeling to meet the president of the BCS. I can’t wait to graduate and put all my knowledge to the real test.” Paulius Raskevicius, BSc Computer Networking student

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Dr Shashika Vethanayagam, lecturer for BSc Psychology with specialisms in social psychology and developmental social psychology Why were you attracted to the field of psychology? I was drawn to the field by research that attempts to further our understanding of the development of prejudice, identity and cultural behaviours in young children. I’m a developmental social psychologist; in other words I’m a social psychologist interested in how children develop. Some of the areas I look at include children’s patterns of ethnic, national and religious identifications and the interactions between these identities, as well as children’s attitudes and levels of prejudice towards members of their own and other groups. Are there special psychology facilities available at the Science Centre? Yes, the School has a range of laboratory facilities in the science centre, including the Sensory Lab, Psychophysiological lab, Observation lab, and Health Clinic. All of our facilities have been designed to be flexible and provide practical support for a wide variety of teaching and research. Individual students or groups of students can also book these spaces to carry out psychology practicals and research projects.

What do you enjoy about teaching at London Met? I enjoy small group teaching in any area of social psychology with lots of discussion through activities and the use of videos. Compared to other universities I have worked at, our student body is very diverse in terms of ethnicities, nationalities, religions and ages, which is great. Why should students study psychology at London Met? We’re able to offer options in the final year run by specialists in a number of areas (e.g., chartered clinical, health, forensic, and occupational psychologists) which focus on the application of psychology to the real-world and enable students to gain an insight into a range of potential career options. There’s also an emphasis on the development of employability skills and student support – for example, our student peer-mentoring scheme enables students in the second and third years to give much valued support to first years whilst also developing their own skills and experience. It’s an excellent scheme to get involved with.

Want to study psychology? We offer the following courses: // BSc Psychology (p.121) // BSc Psychology and Sociology (p.121) // BSc Sports Psychology and Coaching (p.121)

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The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities aims to provide a rich, stimulating and supportive working environment where you can choose from a range of flexible courses taught by world-renowned experts. Our courses offer a close integration between theory and practice, leading to outstanding career-building opportunities. We make the most of our London location by maintaining very strong relationships with partner organisations and professional bodies as well as excellent associations with the private and public sectors. With an outstanding reputation for research, the Faculty’s academic staff contribute regularly to industry journals, advisory groups, governmental policy, as well as national television and radio. Active research with an international focus underpins our unique range of courses in media and communications, languages, criminology, politics, diplomacy and international relations and the social professions.

Teaching is also enriched by several significant research institutes located within the Faculty. These form the foundation for one of UK’s largest and most diverse communities of social sciences and humanities academics. Leading thinkers and professionals are regular visitors and contribute to a lively schedule of events. Recent guests have included Tony Benn, George Alagiah, Jon Snow and Krishnan Guru-Murthy. // Latest investments include a £100,000 journalism newsroom, opened by the editor of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger, which provides students with the best possible training for a career in media. For more details, see page 45. // 80% of research in the social work, social policy and media and communications area was judged to be ‘world leading’, ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘internationally recognised’ in the latest Government Research Assessment Exercise

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// All of our courses have close links with employers, and many are accredited by professional bodies // The Faculty provides information and support to its students and helps to develop and enhance CVs, application letters and offers in-depth advice for interview preparation and planning future careers // We also help you gain crucial employability skills and work experience, with various opportunities to meet prospective employers // You can benefit from our international links with other universities and our thriving student community

See our courses under: Community Development (p.90) Criminology (p.96) Education (p.98) English (p.101) Film, Music and Theatre (p.104 ) Health (p.107) International Relations (p.109) Journalism (p.111) Languages (p.114), Media, Marketing and Communications (p.118) Politics (p.120) Social Work and Social Studies (p.127) Sport, Sports Science and Dance (p.129) Youth Studies (p.133).

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re passionate about what we do. Our lecturers speak on BBC Radio 4, launch charters on ageism and sexism, deliver presentations at UN counter terrorism conferences in Burkina Faso and collaborate on projects with well-known theatre companies.

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Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) see p. 52-57

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Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design (The Cass) see p. 58-63 aculty of Life Sciences and Computing F (FLSC) see p. 64-69

Location * Please note that fees indicated are for UK and EU students only. For international fees, please visit the course pages on our website at londonmet.ac.uk. Fees may also be subject to change â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the most up-to-date figures, please visit the website or call our Admissions team.

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Courses by subject area Accounting, Economics and Finance

Banking and Finance, BSc (Hons)

With a high level of professional exemptions from the accounting bodies ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW and AIA, this challenging course is an ideal start to becoming a qualified accountant or a related financial career. You will be studying in the heart of London’s square mile – the City; and our lecturers have an extensive network of industry contacts to help with optional work experience placements and projects and help you on the way to a successful career. Our graduates have found work with Angel Finance, the Courtauld Institute, Grant Thornton and The Royal Opera House. Added value: 90% of students were satisfied overall with the course in the 2013 National Student Survey

If you want a career in global banking and financial services, taught at London’s financial epicentre, then look no further. We work with top financial institutions including State Street, where our students have attended lectures and workshops with senior bank executives, and presented findings in State Street’s Canary Wharf office. As well as sharpening your skills in investment theory, banking, insurance and law, you’ll also be learning hands-on skills such as the use of Bloomberg and IBM technology. Our graduates have found employment with Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and the Royal Bank of Scotland as financial analysts, investment bankers, credit analysts and traders. Added value: Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course – our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations.

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UCAS code: N340

Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons)

3 years £9000*

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Courses by subject area Banking and Finance (with Integrated Professional Training), BSc (Hons) A variation of the Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) degree, this course includes a further year in paid employment in a financial services related organisation and is an excellent way to boost your employability. After graduating, our students have found employment with Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and the Royal Bank of Scotland as financial analysts, investment bankers, credit analysts and traders. Added value: Case studies and presentations by industry representatives are also made during the course, providing you with topical and practical insights into the financial services industry. UCAS code: N300 4 years £9000*

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Business Economics, BA (Hons) This City-based course focuses on the economic factors that affect businesses today. You’ll be learning in an environment where our teaching is rated as ‘Excellent’ by the QAA with an overall student satisfaction rating of 88%. You will be taught by expert staff who periodically advise major organisations such as the World Bank and European government departments. If you want to take part in the global debate on world trade flows, or anti-competitive business practices, this is the course for you. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding and knowledge of economic analysis and how it relates to business, as well as developing practical, career-orientated skills. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course – our business placements office will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: 93% of students agreed staff are good at explaining things in the 2013 National Student Survey UCAS code: L103

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Courses by subject area Economics, BSc (Hons)

Economics and Finance, BSc (Hons)

With overall student satisfaction rating at 89% and teaching rated as ‘Excellent’ by the Quality Assurance Agency, this Citybased course provides you with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of economic analysis and its application to business and finance. You have the chance to take a professional placement year as part of this course and to experience live projects throughout, making this is a thoroughly career-focused degree. Many staff are expert advisors to major international organisations including several European governments, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the World Bank, and you will be able to explore major current debates on everything from pay differentials to financial stability to the allocation of scarce energy resources. Added value: Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations.

Based in the heart of the City amongst the traders and bankers, this course provides you with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of economic and financial analysis and its application to business and finance. You will have the chance to take a professional placement year as well as to undertake module projects, making this is a thoroughly career-focused degree. Many staff are expert advisors to major international organisations including several European governments, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Bank. Added value: You will be able to explore major current debates on the financial crisis and government policy and to study important financial techniques (including Bloomberg) used in the City and other financial centres. UCAS code: LN1J 3 years

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Courses by subject area Architecture and Interior Design, Extended Degree

Architecture Architecture, BA (Hons) – RIBA Part I BA Architecture is your first step towards a professional career in architecture (RIBA Part 1). It offers an outward looking, multifaceted design-based education that, on successful completion, provides the first stage of a professional qualification in architecture. Typically, graduates go on to RIBA Part 2 and 3 within the Faculty. The idea and practice of ‘making’ is central to our socially and environmentally oriented agenda, which you can explore through creative design practices. We complement formal teaching and fieldwork with practical design exploration, enabled through a wealth of technical expertise. Knowledge of traditional and contemporary, of principles and innovation, is delivered by wide range of professional voices, which enables you to work towards your own development goals and consider roles available in the industry. Added value: Our facilities include excellent digital modelling studios and material, and graphic and print workshops.

The extended degree route provides an intensive preparatory or ‘Foundation’ year prior to progression onto the BA Architecture (RIBA Part 1) or BA Interior Architecture and Design at The Cass. This initial year introduces a broad range of design skills and techniques and outlines ways of thinking about design and the ideas that inform architecture and interior design. Students who successfully complete the course have a substantial portfolio of high quality work and progress onto the first year of a degree in either architecture, interior architecture or interior design within the Faculty. Added value: You can benefit from the department’s links with architectural and design schools in Belgium, Finland, Germany, Italy, Turkey, South Korea, Ukraine and the USA. UCAS code: KW12 4 years

4-6 years

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Courses by subject area Interior Architecture and Design, BA (Hons) Interior architecture is a distinct, rigorous practice that requires a specialist way of thinking about how we occupy complex spaces and how the elements of this are brought together at a human scale to both accommodate and delight. The course has a collaborative nature and is the only interior degree where students work alongside architecture students. This link is underpinned by how and what you study and by the design practitioners who work with you to help you to develop your design skills and thinking. Alongside making design proposals we ask you to comprehensively research, analyse and articulate the culture and context in which your design thinking is being applied. Added value: You will develop specialist skills in the areas of observational and spatial drawing, computer drawing, model making and technological and material investigations. UCAS Code: W250

Art and Design Art and Design, Extended Degree Brick Lane and the Whitechapel Art Gallery are just around the corner from our lively art school, The Cass, where our extended degree offers an exciting and dynamic entry onto our many BA (Hons) Art and Design courses, through an intensive foundation year of study. You’ll work with a wide range of approaches in a creative studio and workshop context with specialist technical support and a dedicated team of practising artists and designer-makers. While this course sets out to equip you for further study of art, media and design at degree level, it can also be used as a stand-alone, immersive creative practice course in its own right. Added value: The Cass was recently voted one of Europe’s top 100 Schools of Art and Architecture 2014 by Domus magazine. UCAS code: W000

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Fashion, BA (Hons) This course is based at our location in Aldgate/ Shoreditch – one of the most important London fashion industry hubs – where you’ll get to practice in fashion studios that mirror the grand Parisian fashion house ‘atelier’ structure. The course enables you to fully experience, and gain an accurate knowledge of, current and future trends and ways of working in londonmet.ac.uk/courses

Courses by subject area fashion employment and consultancy. At the Cass, we are committed to building a fashion school that modernises the way in which fashion design, textiles and fashion-related subjects are learnt in the 21st Century. You will be guided through your degree by academic staff with decades of experience working with brands such as Balmain, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Pringle. Added value: We believe in a ‘live’ project philosophy whereby we invite major brands to interact with students at briefings, tutorials, seminars and critiques; creating a learning environment close to the industry reality. UCAS Code: W231 3 years

4-6 years

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Fashion, Textiles, Jewellery, Product and Furniture Extended Degree If you love making and want a career in the exciting fields of fashion, textiles, jewellery, product or furniture, join our intensive preparatory or ‘Foundation’ Year (the first year of a four-year extended degree programme). This year enables you to explore a wide range of making subjects and develop further creative/portfolio skills before opting onto the renowned CASS design and craft undergraduate course of your choice. You will learn the basics of relevant skills, materials, technologies and principles of design and craft, which will allow you to undertake and complete projects that have a clear relevance to today’s markets and creative/commercial environments. Added value: Students are taught by a team of practitioners with londonmet.ac.uk/courses

professional experience and careers in the field and who bring their industry links and visiting speakers into the course. UCAS code: W003 4 years

4-6 years

£9000* **

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Fine Art, BA (Hons) Your art student years are important and at the Cass we offer a rewarding, supportive, and stimulating place to study, in the heart of London’s East End. Our tutors are active artists, curators and writers, and are passionate about art and teaching. Our new studios buzz with activity, and art events, shows and private views regularly take place. In this creative environment you will be able to test out your ideas and work as a developing artist and gain the skills needed to practice as an artist in today’s complex and thriving art worlds. Added value: You will learn alongside a diverse mix of highly engaged and ambitious fellow art students with access to a wide range of resources including photography, digital media, print, painting, ceramics and sculpture workshops and the latest 3D printing and laser-cutting facilities. UCAS Code: W101 3 years

4-6 years

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Courses by subject area Furniture, FdA Highly experienced designers, furniture makers, restorers and specialists in most areas of the field, including internationally recognised practitioners such as William Warren, will teach you the skills you need for a successful career in furniture design, manufacture, craft or restoration. Our experience in the sector and our industry contacts are a result of 150 years of teaching high quality furniture courses and preparing graduates for employment. Our large and uniquely extensive industry standard traditional and digital workshops as well as spacious studios and labs, situated in London’s creative East End, ensure we are at the cutting edge of new developments – not forgetting however, to treasure our heritage as the former London College of Furniture. Many FdA students progress to Year 3 of our BA Furniture degree course. Our graduates leave ready for employment or to become freelance designers and makers. Added value: In 2012, four of our BA and FdA Furniture graduates were chosen for ICON magazine’s 14 most promising talents from all UK design schools.

traditional and digital workshop practice, designing, and making furniture for today and tomorrow. This course will chart the current position for furniture, makers and designers in a rapidly evolving world, salvaging from the past and imagining our futures. There is a strong emphasis on making skills, both traditional and contemporary, informed by critical design thinking, material experimentation and technology, and ethical practice and professional principles. Our workshops and equipment are second to none and include a wide range of traditional and digital industrial machinery. Added value: The teaching team includes internationallyrenowned furniture and product designers, professional cabinet makers and restorers, upholsters, CAD/CAM designers, material technologists and design critics. UCAS Code: W261 3 years

4-6 years

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Graphic Design, BA (Hons)

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Aldgate

Furniture, BA (Hons) The CASS (formerly London College of Furniture) has a rich history of excellence in both supporting and driving forward London’s furniture industry. Located in the cultural/creative Aldgate quarter of the city, this course asks you to delve into both londonmet.ac.uk/courses

With our award-winning graduates working for OH TV, Hyogo Times Japan, Handstand Creative, Sky News and Utd Studio and many more, this practical, career-focused course gives you the skills to get creative with professional print, photography, web, animation and graphic design, working alongside writers, illustrators and fine artists. You are encouraged to understand yourself as the ‘author’ of your work and we will lead you to develop your own unique ‘voice’ as a graphic designer, so that you will be sought out for the distinctive approach you will bring 82

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Courses by subject area to your projects. Our fantastic Brick Lane location puts you in the centre of creative London, where you benefit from The Cass’s excellent industry contacts both in London and internationally. Our students are regular prizewinners and have numerous opportunities to work with professional creatives and the industry, to exhibit their work and to make contacts ready for entry to employment. Added value: Our students stage a professionally curated show of their work each year – see www.vaultcass.com UCAS Code: W214 3 years

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Illustration, BA (Hons) Taught by leading top design professionals such as acclaimed children’s book illustrator Bruce Ingman and commercial illustrator and Quentin Blake Prize-winner Laura Carlin, our dedicated BA Illustration course will advance your creative and industry skills in our traditional and contemporary studios and workshops, covering everything from letterpress to digital illustration. Our students also make the most of our excellent industry contacts, aided by the arts scene around our east London location, which all help to give your career a boost by offering live projects, industry visits and up-to-the-minute understanding of the illustration world. Recognising both the individual creative voice of the illustrator as well as the demands and opportunities of commercial commissions, this course will build a portfolio that prepares you for entry to this thriving and exciting sector. Added londonmet.ac.uk/courses

value: Our students take up opportunities to show work at cultural hotspots such as the British Library. UCAS Code: W220 3 years

4-6 years

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Interior Design, BA (Hons) With a personal mentor from cutting-edge interior designers including Gensler, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and Jump Studios to give you an instant career edge, you can see why our award-winning graduates are now working for Estee Lauder, David Linley, Gensler and many more. Industry placements are a feature of the course, and you’ll be working on live projects for companies such as BDG Architects and Gaggenau Kitchens. Our range of studios recognises the huge scope of practice in interior design, and enables you to experience projects in the retail, commercial, community, residential and cultural sectors, so that you will leave with a wide and flexible variety of skills to equip you for employment. Added value: We also find time to fit in study visits abroad (Venice and Amsterdam recently) as well as exciting joint projects with students and staff from art, architecture and design, replicating the real commercial world of interior design. UCAS Code: WK21 3 years

4-6 years

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Courses by subject area Interior Design and Decoration, BA (Hons) Working in design studios that bring together spatial, 2D and 3D decoration, students will explore relationships in decorative schemes between furniture, textiles and the interiors themselves. You will explore decorative, sculptural and textural characteristics, developing innovative responses through the manipulation of light, colour, and acoustics and graphic and illustrative pattern. Through making and modelling, technical development and research methods, you are asked to consider and develop the identity of a space through the application of imaginative design narratives. You will work with industry agencies such as LEED and BREEM and also with material libraries, taking into account the growing need, ever more insisted upon by clients, to use sustainable resources where possible. Added value: You will have numerous chances to experience contact with the industry through live briefs, visiting speakers, competition and joint projects.

what jewellery and silversmithing are, and you will be encouraged to make radical experiments as well as learning the craft fundamentals of the disciplines. We have excellent industry contacts and use these to ensure our graduates are fully workready at graduation. You have numerous opportunities to enter competitions, to make visits to industry and trade shows (including abroad) and to exhibit your work. There are opportunities for exciting joint projects with students across art, architecture and design at the Cass, as well as a work placement built into the course. Added value: Excellent facilities including etching, enamelling, laser cutting and rapid prototyping as well as traditional hand-craft techniques, are available in our workshops. UCAS Code: W724 3 years

4-6 years

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Jewellery and Silversmithing, BA (Hons) With a teaching team made up of internationally renowned practitioners including Simone ten Hompel, Mah Rana and Marianne Forrest and a dream location in London’s creative Brick Lane area, you’ll find our graduates (such as Imogen Belfield) are award-winning designermakers or have successful careers at design-led manufacturers, from Sean Leane to Ute Decker. We draw no limits as to londonmet.ac.uk/courses

Photography, BA (Hons) This innovative course emphasises both digital and analogue photography and is one of the UK’s few art schools to offer both colour and black-and-white darkroom facilities. You’ll benefit from practical studio and workshop sessions, exhibition opportunities as well as photography related theory. The team of tutors, including Susan Andrew, Mick Williams and Spencer Rowell, are all active practitioners making and showing their work regularly nationally and internationally and support both a handson and a critical approach to the subject. There are regular collaborations with local arts groups including Alternative Arts, 85

Courses by subject area Photomonth festival and Four Corners Film and Photography. The association with the highly active alumni collective, Uncertain States, offers you additional opportunities to take part in photographic talks, events and exhibitions. Added value: Our East End Photographic Archive project, based in the photography department, offers an exceptional research resource for students and professionals at all levels. UCAS Code: W641 3 years

4-6 years

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Product Design, BA (Hons) BA Product Design at the Cass has a vibrant, urban edge, designing with contemporary culture in mind, informed by leading London practitioners in collaboration with high profile industry clients. This specialist course builds upon the Cass’ reputation for excellent, socially challenging design. Spanning the centuries, designers at the Cass have drawn upon knowledge of product history and production to develop a culture of creative expression and practical realisation of innovative design thinking. The course develops your ability to conceptualise, create and problem solve, in order to satisfy the future needs of global communities; the users, consumers, clients, manufacturers and environments of tomorrow. Added value: Our tutors are award winning designers with a wealth of industry contacts, immersed and dedicated to driving the discipline forward through relevant and passionate teaching approaches.

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4-6 years

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Aldgate

Textile Design, BA (Hons) With work placements at Alexander McQueen, Illustrated People, Monsoon, the British Museum, Beyond Retro and more, this course will give you your first taste of a fashion-forward career. You can study textile design for interiors, fashion or accessories with us, and you choose to produce garments, products or a specialist fabric collection. You can experiment with digital textile printing and laser cutting as well as learning the more traditional approaches and there are opportunities to collaborate with fellow students studying jewellery or fashion degrees across a wide range of projects. This, combined with our industry contacts and cutting-edge art school location, means that our graduates are working for top companies, including designing the ‘Florence and Fred’ range for Tesco. You will have numerous opportunities to enter competitions, make visits to industry and trade shows (including abroad) and to exhibit your work, leading to a work-ready portfolio by the time of your graduation show. Added value: Our students work on live projects with clients including Ligne Roset, Marks and Spencer and many more. UCAS Code: W2J4 3 years

4-6 years

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Courses by subject area Business and Management Airline, Airport and Aviation Management, BSc (Hons) If you wish to become a manager in the growing commercial aviation sector, primarily with airlines and airport operators, then this is the course for you. We aim to develop key business management skills and the understanding to deal with the many challenges in this important sector of the global economy. This course is recognised by the Association of Aerospace Universities (AAU), the UK body overseeing higher education in aviation. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: Graduates have found work with employers such as British Airways plc. BAA plc, Peel Holdings, Virgin Atlantic, Titan Airways and Hunt and Palmer, in a variety of roles.

It also includes a focus on entrepreneurship, particularly the contribution made to the national economy by small to mediumsized enterprises (SMEs). The course provides in-depth knowledge of all stages in the business management process, from conceptualisation to strategic evaluation and enables you to develop an appreciation of the business management environment through the study of real life business issues. It also provides you with virtual experience of managing a business through a business simulation. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our Placement and Employability Unit, helps students to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations in their chosen industry. Added value: 81% of students on the course agreed that staff are good at explaining things in the 2013 National Student Survey. UCAS code: N200 3 years

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4-6 years

Business Management, Extended Degree

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This one-year course is designed to prepare students for the challenge of studying at undergraduate level in the Business School. It provides the background necessary for degree-level study and is tailored towards those who are interested in a business degree but who do not have the required qualifications. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll engage in business issues within an exciting and stimulating environment, boost your confidence and acquire crucial academic and study skills.

Business Management, BA (Hons) This innovative City-based course is designed in conjunction with leading industrialists to provide insight and understanding of contemporary business themes such as business ethics, knowledge management, sustainability and leadership. londonmet.ac.uk/courses

Courses by subject area This is an ideal starting place for your career in business management. Added value: Successful completion of this foundation year will enable you to progress onto a full degree within the Business School. UCAS code: N101 4 years

4-6 years

£9000* **

Moorgate

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Business Management and Marketing, BA (Hons) Marketing is a critically important management activity for any successful organisation. This course will introduce you to contemporary academic thinking and research in the marketing area. These will then be examined and tested in the context of the current business environment for their applicability. In addition, the course prepares you for a professional marketing qualification. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: Our teaching in business and management is rated as ‘Excellent’ by the Quality Assurance Agency, which is the highest possible rating for a UK university department. UCAS code: NN15 3 years £9000*

Moorgate

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Fashion Retail Management*, BA (Hons) You might be travelling to Paris to scope new trends, writing reports in your office, or managing clothing suppliers – if you want to become a manager in fashion or retail, then these are the kinds of areas you might be getting involved with. Delivered in the heart of the City, but minutes from fashion-focused creative east London, we’ll give you both a practical and theoretical grounding in this dynamic, creative industry, and the management skills and contacts to fast-track your management career. Added value: Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. UCAS code: 0G23 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Moorgate

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Fashion Marketing and Business Management, BA (Hons) Want to get into the fashion industry and make your own glamorous mark? Are you a fashion designer wishing to retail your own label or take over and manage a family fashion business? If you have the passion and determination necessary to succeed in a luxurious, fast-paced and sometimes edgy industry, then this new course is the way forward. You’ll gain practical and academic skills through the study of various disciplines that together constitute the global fashion system – retailing, management, marketing, 88

Courses by subject area e-commerce, buying, merchandising, product innovation – and develop your own particular talents in relevant areas such as e-tailing, fashion business start-up, international retail strategy, customer relationship management and foreign languages. Added value: Located in the heart of London, the most original of the world’s ‘fashion cities’, this bespoke programme is delivered by a committed team of experienced and networked business and fashion professionals with backgrounds in the creative and commercial industries. UCAS code: NN1N 3 years £9000*

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International Business Management, BA (Hons) This course is designed to provide you with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the operation and impact of international business organisations in a dynamic global business environment. We consider major current global debates such as international business structure and location, innovation and enterprise development, as well as the everyday business including investment analysis, and pricing strategies across markets. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: 82% of students on the course were very satisfied with their experience in the 2013 National Student Survey. londonmet.ac.uk/courses

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International Business Management (One-year Top-up), BA (Hons) The importance of today’s international business community is creating a demand for graduates with sound business skills and the ability to operate effectively within multinational organisations. This ‘top-up’ course has therefore been designed for students who have completed the first two years of a university degree in business management or equivalent qualification from international universities or colleges of higher education. Students may progress on to this course by using their existing background in business management education as foundation. Credit for demonstrated previous learning and/or relevant experience may be given to enable direct entry to the course. Added value: The course is ideal for those seeking to develop a career in international management in the UK and worldwide. UCAS Code: N122 1 year

2 years

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Courses by subject area Sports Business Management, BA (Hons) Offering you the opportunity to study in the heart of the world’s premier sporting city, this course prepares you for a career in the global sports industry. It offers high quality teaching, with staff possessing a complementary blend of academic and sports management practitioner experience. There are excellent career opportunities for those who graduate in the field, with research by Sport England showing that the number of people with sport-related jobs is 400,000 – that’s 2.3% of all employment in England. Recent graduates of the course have found work across many of the exciting sectors of the sports industry, including National Governing Bodies (such as ParalympicsGB), professional football clubs (Queens Park Rangers), major sporting events (Euro2012), sports marketing organisations (IMG) and within local authorities (GLL). Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course – take advantage of London’s iconic sporting status to volunteer at the numerous sports events and competitions staged in the city. Added value: Engagement with some of London’s world-famous sporting clubs and venues (such as our Employability Conference hosted at Fulham FC).

Community Development Community Development and Leadership, BSc (Hons) If you’d like to work to reduce inequality and deprivation in diverse and vibrant inner city communities, this degree is an ideal choice. Endorsed by the England Standards Board as a professional qualification for community development work, the programme will provide you with the management and leadership skills you need to take your first step onto the career ladder. Added value: We have extensive links with employers offering research and work experience opportunities in the voluntary sector. UCAS Code: L800 3 years

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Courses by subject area Computing, IT and Web Business Computer Systems (Top-up), BSc (Hons) This is a fast-track route to a degree if you already hold an HND or a foundation year in computing or similar. With builtin opportunities for work placements to give you a career edge even before you graduate, the course is taught by staff with industry links who make sure the content remains up-to-date every year. With stateof-the-art labs, this is a great place to develop your knowledge of everything from e-commerce to database management. Added value: This course is also offered abroad at the School of Accounting and Management in Trinidad and Tobago. UCAS code: G501 1 year

2 years

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Business Information Technology, BSc (Hons) With professional accreditation from the British Computer Society (subject to validation), this career-focused course has turned our graduates into project managers for global company Logica, consultants in cyber security, and associates in knowledge transfer partnerships. Your software architecture, networking and project management skills are developed so you are able to critically evaluate

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the computer systems used in business today. There are also chances for work experience through our World of Work Agency. Added value: 81% of students agreed staff were good at explaining things in the 2013 National Student Survey. UCAS code: G510 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

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Computer Animation, BSc (Hons) Designed in partnership with Rushes, one of the leading UK post-production and special effects companies; and working towards accreditation with Creative Skillset, this exciting, fun course will take you straight into a digital 2D and 3D world. We teach you cutting-edge moving image, sound and narrative skills so you can create animations for the web, mobile apps, games, cybercommunities, virtual environments and more. Taught by passionate professionals with industry links, there are built-in work experience opportunities to give you a career edge. Added value: Our graduates have produced animations for the BBC and other production companies. UCAS code: G450 3 years

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Courses by subject area Computer Forensics and IT Security, BSc (Hons) If you are interested in stopping hackers, preventing Internet fraud or trouble-shooting security issues on the latest gadgets, then this intensive course might fit the bill. Digital crime is a huge growth area that needs professionally qualified specialists in the prevention, detection, correction and conviction of cybercrime – our graduates are now working as e-commerce professionals and consultants for organisations such as GGP Systems. Work placements are available – our students have worked in the Metropolitan Police crime labs, for example. Added value: Lecturers have close links with the police and IT security firms. UCAS code: G552 3 years

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Computer Games Modelling and Design, BSc (Hons) Designed in consultation with our industry steering group, this cutting-edge course develops your computer graphics skills, both artistically and technically – including modelling, animation, rendering, texturing and special visual effects. We give you the chance to work on real CG projects and take part in GameJams to build up your portfolio – there are many placement opportunities and we have a strong list of professionals from games companies who visit us to share their tips, techniques and knowledge. Added value: The School of Computing’s World of Work (WoW) Agency offers opportunities

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to enhance employment skills, gain real experience and ‘earn while you learn’ through placements into real client driven projects. UCAS code: GG56 3 years

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Computer Games Programming, BSc (Hons) This course was developed in consultation with our industry steering group and other professional organisations such as Skillset. It is for those who want to help program high quality, original games using the latest industry-standard software, for a variety of platforms including PCs, consoles and mobile devices. This creative and technical degree features exciting opportunities for teamwork with games art and 3D modellers, as well as internships with Gamelab and other projects for real clients. We encourage you to enter competitions, take part in public gaming events and get involved in our annual showcase for industry, so you have the opportunity to produce a great portfolio when you graduate. Added value: The course opens up many employment prospects in gaming and entertainment development, as well as in traditional and new high technology companies in the public and private sectors. UCAS code: GG47 3 years

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Courses by subject area Computer Networking, BEng (Hons) Taught in our state-of-the-art networking laboratories, this vocational course gives you hands-on practical skills. It is supported by our Cisco CCNA curriculum which offers accreditation from the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) to provide you with Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status when you graduate, as well as strong interpersonal, team-working and IT skills to prepare you for a successful career. Added value: The School of Computing’s World of Work (WoW) Agency offers opportunities to enhance employment skills, gain real experience and ‘earn while you learn’ through placements into real client driven projects. UCAS code: G420 3 years

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Computer Networking and IT Security, BSc (Hons) If you want to learn how to prevent and detect IT security breaches, from hacking to fraud, then this is the course for you. Taught in our cutting-edge networking laboratories, with a vocational course curriculum that is refreshed every year to ensure it is current, we cover both wired and wireless technology, with a particular focus on IT security. Cisco CCNA qualifications are built into the course and various work placement options are available, including a paid one-year placement to give your career an edge. Added value: Our students are working for organisations including GGP Systems (who supply

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geographical information systems for UK government, police and fire authorities). UCAS code: GG4M 3 years

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Computer Science, BSc (Hons) This broad-based course combines work experience opportunities with hands-on and knowledge-based learning to give you the best opportunity for an IT-focused career. With the chance to gain professional Java certification, you’ll be learning everything from how to create new mobile apps to how to design and implement software systems, with options to specialise in topics like artificial intelligence as you progress. Our graduates are now working for companies such as Lebara Mobile and Bauer Media Group. Added value: We have state-of-theart computer labs to support your learning. UCAS code: G402 3 years

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Computer Systems Engineering, BEng (Hons) Computer systems engineers make their mark on everything from games consoles to car controls, to hospital equipment and beyond. Reviewed every year to make sure that our course is up-to-date and relevant, this hands-on degree will help you get to

Courses by subject area grips with the hardware and software design in any computer system – in particular, microprocessor- and microcontroller-based systems, embedded systems and computer engineering. We focus on giving you the skills, knowledge and work experience opportunities you need to get straight into a career in this exciting field. Added value: The course also aims to develop your interpersonal, team working and IT skills. UCAS code: HG65 3 years

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Computing and Business Information Technology, FdSc With the 2013 National Student Survey showing 100% of our graduates in work or study six months after finishing this course, you’ll find that this course is an ideal route into IT if you don’t have the relevant formal qualifications for a degree. On successful completion, you can progress to the final year of one of our computing degrees. State-ofthe-art laboratories, industry-linked lecturers and work placement opportunities combine to give you a fantastic career headstart. Added value: All students gain work experience, which is built into the course. UCAS code: I100

Computing, BSc (Hons) Our ‘earn while you learn’ philosophy gives you a distinct advantage with this professional computing degree – there are opportunities for placements in industry while you study. As well as teaching the basics of programming operating systems and commercial applications, there are options to specialise in areas that interest you. Added value: Students enjoyed a recent talk from the VP of Telefonica (owners of O2). UCAS code: G401 3 years

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Electronic and Communications Engineering, BEng (Hons) Satellite, fibre-optic, mobile and data communications are the future, and multinational companies are increasingly on the lookout for good electronic and communications engineers. Accredited by the Engineering Council through the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) this vocational course is a fast-track route to Chartered Engineer status, giving you hands-on expertise in electronic design, development and maintenance as well as real, client-driven project experience built into the course, whilst developing teamwork and interpersonal skills. Added value: There are opportunities for gaining real work experience through our work-related learning module. 94

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Software Engineering (Top-up), BEng (Hons) This internationally recognised qualification gives those with a DipHE/HND in a computing-based subject or equivalent a chance to top up to a degree. Giving you key skills in building software with the latest software technology methods as well as a theoretical understanding, complete with full coverage of the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing syllabus, this career-focused course is designed to help you succeed in the workplace. Added value: There are several opportunities for real work experience on the course. UCAS code: G600 1 year

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Telecommunications and Network Engineering, BEng (Hons) If you are interested in mobiles, WiFi and beyond, then this course will help you step into the future of technology. We aim to develop hands-on IT expertise in our stateof-the-art Cisco Academy laboratories with our vocational curriculum (Cisco CCNA topics) to help you in your chosen

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career. As well as paid work placement opportunities, you will be boosting your interpersonal and team-working skills to give you a commercial edge when you graduate. Added value: We are currently applying for Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) accreditation for this course. UCAS code: HG6K 3 years

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Network Management and Security, MEng (Hons) This thoroughly hands-on course is taught in our state-of-the-art computing labs. As one of the very first UK Cisco networking academies established over 10 years ago, our department continues to work closely with the industry to help fast-track you to registered chartered engineer status – the Cisco networking modules (CCNA, IT essentials, wireless and security) are built into this practical course. An optional industrial placement can give you a valuable career headstart. Added value: If you study the Cisco’s CCNA and CCNP modules, you can become a CCNA qualified engineer and take the CCNP examinations. UCAS code: GG45 4 years

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Courses by subject area Criminology Criminology, BSc (Hons) London has played a leading role in shaping the modern world’s understanding of the origins of and responses to criminal behaviour. Our criminology course will allow you to gain a wider understanding of this hotly debated political issue. Specialist areas of study include the criminology of pleasure, youth violence and gangs, organised crime, terrorism and security – all topics of central concern to contemporary policy-makers. Added value: Taught by leading researchers and practitioners in the fields of policing and probation, you’ll receive the most-upto-date advice on careers and gain the qualifications needed to move onto future roles in policing, probation, the prison service or in academic research or policy development. UCAS Code: M930 3 years

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Criminology and Community Policing, BSc (Hons) Taught by former police officers, police staff, and internationally renowned academics, this course will give you a solid grounding in criminology and an understanding of contemporary community policing practice. If you want to immerse yourself in the study of the links between human rights and

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topics such as youth crime, violence and crime prevention, this is an ideal course to take. You’ll also have the opportunity to examine the institutions at the heart of the criminal justice system, including the courts, the police, prison and probation services. Added value: The course has strong links with the Metropolitan Police and you will be guided through the career pathways available for entry into the police service. Many students are employed as Special Constables whilst taking the course. UCAS Code: LN32 3 years

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Criminology and Law, BA (Hons) Crime continues to be a central focus of public concern and political debate, particularly in world cities such as London. On this course you’ll study British and European Union law, and the methodological and theoretical tools that criminological practitioners use. This is an ideal degree for those looking to work in a range of roles within the Criminal Justice System or in sectors where a broad knowledge of the law is useful. Added value: Students have access to the University’s excellent resources including a mock courtroom. UCAS Code: MM1X 3 years

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Courses by subject area Criminology and Psychology, BSc (Hons) If you’re interested in the relationship between social issues such as ill-health, poverty and discrimination and factors linked to the workings of the human mind, this could be the course for you. In class, you’ll unravel the debates surrounding the causes of crime from the perspectives of both sociology and psychology. Challenging topics covered on the course include psychological research methods, cognitive psychology, and crime control. The programme will prepare you for a variety of professions including policing, social work, the probation service, human resources, victim support services and local authority research. Added value: This course will prepare you well for further study leading to work in the policing, probation or social services. UCAS Code: CM8X 3 years

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Criminology and Sociology, BSc (Hons) Focus on the problem of crime and its connection to the wider social structure and social change in this popular and innovative programme. In class, you’ll explore the relationship between the individual and society and consider a range of social questions linked to gender, class, wealth, race, ethnicity and sexuality. You’ll also be taught the methodological skills needed to research crime. The course will provide you with a broad range of career choices and highly transferable skills. Added value: This course will prepare you well for further

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study leading to accreditation in a range of professional roles linked to work with vulnerable people. UCAS Code: ML93 3 years

4-6 years

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Criminology and Youth Studies, BSc (Hons) Young people are constantly in the headlines and their behaviour and culture are often represented negatively in the public domain. At the same time youth style, music and media are among the key driving forces in contemporary cultural life and make an important contribution to the national economy. This degree will enable you to gain an insight into the development and direction of youth culture, and gain a critical understanding of its relationship to crime. Exciting career opportunities exist within the Criminal Justice System, social research, community work, counselling, teaching, probation, housing, education, and welfare rights. Added value: This degree is ideal preparation for a career in the youth justice system. UCAS Code: ML95 3 years

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Courses by subject area Education Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons) Designed for those with and without experience in the early childhood field, this pioneering course will enable you to work as an early childhood specialist. It also provides an excellent academic route for those wishing to achieve Early Years Teacher Status. In lectures, you’ll focus on the role of play, and the development and learning of children from birth to six years old. The course will give you the skills to work with children and families in a range of settings and to act as an advocate for their rights and well-being. As part of this course you are expected to attend a placement two days a week. Added value: This course can also be studied part-time, or via distance learning where students are already employed in the field. UCAS Code: X322 3 years

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Early Childhood Studies, FdA If you’re an early education worker looking to improve your career prospects, this course provides an excellent alternative to our full honours degree programme. Both Sure Start recognised and sector endorsed through the Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC), the programme will provide you with the necessary skills to work with young children

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and their families. Combining practical and college-based learning, you’ll study theories of child development, carry out personal observations, and develop your communication skills. Added value: The course includes on-the-job training supported by a mentor at work, which will add excellent value to your workplace. UCAS Code: X945 2 years Please refer to the college Hackney Community College, City and Islington College or Lambeth College

Early Years Teaching, BEd Learn how to educate and care for children in the Early Years (0-7) and Key Stage 1 phase with this practical and Teaching Agency approved course. The programme focuses closely on working in multilingual, multicultural and urban children’s centres and schools, and covers many aspects of the requirements for Early Years Professional Status. Graduation leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status, enabling you to teach in EYFS settings and primary schools. Added value: Gain practical teaching experience with day and block placements in schools and children’s centres through our extensive network of placement partners. UCAS Code: X121 3 years £9000*

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Courses by subject area Education and Social Policy*, BA (Hons)

Education Studies, BA (Hons)

This course is the only one of its kind in the UK and you could be one of the first to benefit from the professional emphasis on inclusion and ‘need’. Course modules highlight ways of understanding and analysing the inclusion and special needs agenda that has dominated social policy and education. You will also develop the capacity to appreciate the increasing diversity of cultural, social and religious backgrounds at play within the UK’s education and welfare system. This includes an understanding of persistent underlying inequalities of class, gender, race/ethnicity, sexuality, age and disability. Added value: For those looking to go into teaching, the course meets the requirements for progression to QTS programmes in primary education.

Whether it’s a concern over the curriculum or the role of schools in transforming society and achieving economic stability, education throws up major issues that affect us all. This thought-provoking course is designed to tackle not only the big questions concerning the place of education in the modern world, but also the detail of everyday practice in schools and other educational institutions that shape children’s and teacher’s lives. You’ll examine a rich mix of philosophy, history, sociology, psychology, human geography and cultural studies along with research methods, in order to understand what shapes educational practices, policies and institutions. There are opportunities to develop mentoring and coaching skills and to take specialist modules in educational aspects of multilingualism, science, religion, sport, children’s literature and special educational needs. Added value: This course takes you one step closer to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for primary teaching gained through a subsequent application for an Early Years Teaching PGCE.

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UCAS Code: X300

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Courses by subject area Education Studies and English Literature, BA (Hons) A blend of English literature and education studies, this course will prepare you for a range of roles in education, business and the arts. You’ll study literature (prose, poetry and drama) within its theoretical, cultural and historical context. In addition, you will examine education from the perspective of community learning, agency, urban studies, and research. Graduates find work across the fields of primary teaching, play, youth and community work, community education, publishing, administration, marketing communications and arts education. Added value: Study abroad by taking advantage of our international links including partnerships with the University of San Diego in the US and Kansai Gaida University in Japan. UCAS Code: XQ33 3 years

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Montessori Early Childhood Practice, FdA Designed for students wishing to become Montessori teachers and aspiring to achieve a full BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood, this vocationally based level 5 qualification will give you an overview of important educational philosophies, including a detailed study of the Montessori philosophy and approach. You’ll also gain an understanding of how to use the teaching materials designed and applied by Maria Montessori. Students studying full-time on the Foundation Degree will also receive the Montessori Centre International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy - the relevant qualification for a Montessori class teacher, recognised as a full and relevant level 4 qualification by the DfE. Added value: Students on the full-time mode combine classroom based study with practical experience on placement in an MEAB accredited Montessori setting. UCAS Code: X311 2 years Please refer to Montessori Centre International Montessori Centre International

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Courses by subject area Creative Writing and English Literature, BA (Hons)

English Creative Writing, BA (Hons) Unleash your creative imagination in London - a city rich with cultural inspiration and literary history. There’s no better place to explore genre writing, poetry, drama, and stagecraft. Our well-connected staff of the course can help you to develop your professional writing and provide you with contacts for work placements with some of London’s top publishers. In addition, novelists, writers, poets, performers, publishers and literary agents will visit the university to give you the benefit of their experience. Our graduates go on to successfully publish their own work and many take up wider roles within industry as editors, copywriters and journalists. One of our graduates, Warsan Shire, became Young Poet Laureate for London in October 2013. Added value: You’ll enjoy external visits to places of literary historical interest, such as Keats House, the Foundling Museum and Shakespeare’s Globe.

Explore literary tradition from the Romantic to the Modern era with a degree that combines theoretical study with the development of your own creative voice as a writer. You’ll be taught by experienced poets and novelists whose knowledge of the publishing industry will give your career a headstart. You’ll benefit from our London location with exceptional resources such as The British Library at your fingertips. Publishing, the arts, education, and the communications and business sectors are just a few of the areas open to you after graduation. Added value: Enjoy exciting opportunities to study abroad at American and Japanese universities such as San Diego, USA, and Kansai Gaidai, Japan. UCAS Code: WQV3 3 years

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Courses by subject area English Literature, BA (Hons) Delve into a rich and diverse literary history from the Romantics to the Victorians and on to the modern age through poetry, script, prose and the short story. In class, you’ll be exposed to a range of theoretical perspectives from the ideas of the classical age to the structuralist and postmodernist approaches of the 20th century. Our study abroad programme provides you with the opportunity to gain new insights into international literature and inspiration for project work. After graduation, many of our students take up roles in publishing, the arts, and education, as well as in the communications and business sectors. Added value: We provide a chance to develop your own creative writing through modules offered as an optional choice. UCAS Code: Q320 3 years

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Events Management Events Management, BA (Hons) The events industry is a diverse, growing and global sector demanding individuals with strong leadership, business, marketing and entrepreneurial skills. Situated in one of the world’s great event capitals, you will be studying on a well-established degree developed in conjunction with event employers. The course is taught by experienced event professionals and academics who are committed to preparing their students for rewarding and successful futures. Combining practical event management experience with academic rigour and access to professional networks has, over the years, equipped our graduates to go on and succeed in a wide variety event and marketing related careers. Of his degree, Matthew Harrison, a recent graduate now working at Upper Street Events, a leading exhibitions company, said: “The communication and assertiveness skills I learnt on my course are a real help in the workplace now. Studying really helped me to develop my research and problem solving skills.” Added value: A range of work placement opportunities is on offer so you gain practical experience whilst studying. UCAS code: NN85

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Courses by subject area Music Business and Live Entertainment, BA (Hons)

Tourism and Travel Management, BA (Hons)

This is a cutting-edge course equipping you with a superior skillset and field experience, whether you wish to work for iconic record labels like Universal, major publishers such as Warner Chappell, passionate indies like XL, management companies like Machine Management or run enterprises in the booming sectors of digital or live music and entertainment industries. We offer unique, advanced modules co-delivered with prominent industry partners – digital marketing with The Orchard, live music with Club Fandango, or other management and practice projects. We will teach you all you need to know about the emerging markets of Brazil, Nigeria, China – you can even opt for a study trip. On this course you will learn everything from how to harness the online world and social networks to discovering great artists and building their fanbases, to music publishing and intellectual property. Entrepreneurial, creative or corporate ambitions? This is the place. Added value: A sandwich placement year, between year 2 and 3, is an optional part of this course.

This course enables you to take an indepth look at current issues in tourism and travel management. It benefits from close links with business and government, as well as insights from international projects by our research centre, ‘TRaC’, that help you investigate live issues, such as how to develop cleaner, ‘greener’ transport at tourism destinations, or how local people can benefit. We hosted the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport student conference 2013, with speakers that included Hugh Sumner, former director of Transport, Olympic Delivery Agency. A range of work placement opportunities is on offer (including a one-year placement), so you gain practical experience whilst studying. Added value: Study visits and guest talks by practitioners are highlights of the course, e.g. the Tower Bridge Experience, Emirates Stadium, and an overseas study tour of Malta.

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Courses by subject area Film, Music and Theatre Film and Broadcast Production, BA (Hons) Situated steps from Brick Lane’s fringe art and design scene, you’ll be learning through practice in a busy, creative environment where opportunities to work with high-profile clients are a highlight – current students are working on ambitious live projects with the Bank of England and the Royal Society of Arts/Samosa social enterprise unit. Mediarelated theory and professional practice run alongside practical hands-on experience with opportunities for creative collaborations and for public screenings of your work at the Cass Gallery and pop-up events and festivals including the annual Eat My Shorts event at the National Film Theatre. Our pro-active, dedicated staff have supported graduates to go on to work for Channel 4, Sky, CNBC, as well as practising as successful independent film-makers and artists. Added value: You can join our on-campus film club, the CASS Cinema Academy (see Facebook) and other thriving live projects such as CASS TV and WE MAKE FILMS. UCAS code: P313 3 years

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Film, Media and Music Extended Degree If your talents or interests lie in creating media such as film, video, photography and/ or music technology, then this course is ideal for providing you with the fundamental londonmet.ac.uk/courses

knowledge to enter one of the degrees the Cass offer in film, media and music. The extended degree is based where the City meets east London, in a cultural and social centre that offers endless creative, practical, research, employment and leisure opportunities. Our location, with its expanding range of music, film, art venues, production houses and clubs, is crucial to our courses and to the student experience. Once you successfully complete the course you will be able to progress on to a media course of your choice and will have a substantial portfolio of high quality work. Added value: You will be taught by a team of practitioners with professional experience in music, film and media production who bring their industry links and visiting speakers into the course teaching. UCAS code: W004 4 years

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Film and Television Studies, BA (Hons) Make your dreams of writing about film and television or working in the media industries a reality with this innovative course combining theory and practice. You’ll have the opportunity to research American, British, European and world cinema and television and to explore film and TV from a wide range of historical and contemporary perspectives. You can also choose to create filmmaking and screenwriting projects informed by your growing critical awareness

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4-6 years

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Music Technology: Audio Systems, BSc (Hons) New technologies of sound and audio are developing at a breakneck speed. If you’re interested in building innovative hardware for performance and sound control, or in developing audio software for tablets and laptops such as the iPad and the Mac, this course is for you. The course enables you to get to grips with the science of sound and its perception, and you’ll develop skills in audio electronics and programming for different platforms, using industry-standard hardware and software. Our graduates go on to successful careers working in studio engineering at the BBC, in live sound, mastering, audio post-production, synthesizer interface design, software and app development and in audio electronics design and testing, as well as management roles in the industry. Added value: You’ll learn studio recording and editing techniques in our state-of-the-art 5.1 recording studios, using ProTools and Logic Pro. UCAS Code: P3J9 3 years

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Music Technology: Music Production, BSc (Hons) If you’d like to be a skilled music producer and sound technician, who not only knows how to produce and compose music in several styles (including film music), but also how to work in sound recording, music studio and live-sound production, this course is for you. You’ll be using state-of-the-art professional 5.1 surround post-production studios with Genelec loudspeakers and DM2000 Yamaha mixing desks and will have access to our firstclass portable audio systems to give you a professional live sound experience. The course is taught by internationally renowned producers, composers and studio and livemusic specialists and there are opportunities for work experience with real clients – one of the many benefits of studying at a London art school based in the creative hub of the East End. Added value: Our music technology graduates have gone on to employment with the BBC, BskyB, Abbey Road studios and across London’s recording scene. UCAS Code: W390 3 years

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Music Technology: Sound for Media, BSc (Hons) This course provides a double path of employment and the opportunity to work with cameras, microphones, preamps, Macs with Pro Tools, Logic and Final Cut using state-of-the-art professional 5.1 surround post-production studios 105

Courses by subject area with Genelec loudspeakers and DM2000 Yamaha mixing desks. You’ll also gain the technical skills and knowledge needed to work in sound technology-related jobs (as sound designers, recorders or producers) as well as video filming and editing skills to become an expert in audio-visual art and technologies. This unique course is taught by internationally recognised composers, audio and video artists, sound designers and performers and is an excellent opportunity to develop highly soughtafter professional and technical skills on a practice-focused course that feeds off your creative ambitions. Added value: Our graduates are working successfully for the BBC, BskyB and across London’s scene. UCAS Code: J930 3 years

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Musical Instruments, BSc (Hons) This course provides the technical expertise and conceptual understanding needed to build a career in the making and maintenance of the guitar family of instruments. Workshop modules will teach you how to build quality instruments and you’ll be encouraged to experiment with design and even prototype innovative projects. The course also includes the opportunity to study musical instrument history, design, acoustics and technical drawing. Most graduates enter the music industry and many enjoy careers rising to senior and influential positions in the industry, both in the UK and abroad. Many graduates have found work as instrument

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makers, repairers, restorers and conservators in established businesses or on a selfemployed basis. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study. Added value: There are also workshops for repairing, regulating and restoring a range of musical instruments. UCAS Code: J952 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Aldgate

Theatre and Performance Practice, BA (Hons) In this degree, you’ll investigate the way in which theatre is influenced and shaped by society and culture. You’ll have varied opportunities to act and develop performance skills and in your final year it will be possible to focus on areas such as directing and business practice for the arts. The course is delivered in partnership with internationally renowned companies such as Frantic Assembly, Complicite, Shared Experience, Sound and Fury, Goat and Monkey, Project Phakama and Elastic Theatre. You’ll also benefit from the extensive experience of our staff, who work as theatre practitioners developing projects with professionals as part of their own own company, or as freelancers. Added value: London Met boasts great facilities for performance including three fully rigged studio spaces with sprung floors. UCAS Code: W441 3 years £9000*

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Courses by subject area Health Dietetics and Nutrition*, BSc (Hons) This professional four-year course (including three practical placements in nutrition and dietetic departments such as NHS hospitals) is one of only two universities in London that gives you eligibility to apply for registration as a dietician with the Health and Care Professions Council. It is designed to give you a sound, scientific knowledge of nutrition to improve people’s health and quality of life. Our internationally renowned staff are actively involved in dietetics practice and research, and our graduates are now working across the NHS and in public health and social care as dieticians in many different roles. Added value: Course fees for all UK and EU students are paid by the Department of Health. All UK students are also eligible for a means-tested bursary. UCAS code: B401 4 years This course is funded by the NHS Holloway * Please note – this course is only open to UK and EU students

Health and Social Care, BSc (Hons) Develop the confidence, knowledge and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector. Public health, health promotion, policy, and the ethical aspects of care are central components of the course. Potential job opportunities exist in the health and

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social care fields within the NHS, voluntary and independent sectors, or charities. You’ll find working in health and social care challenging but rewarding, and with a higher level qualification you can expect to progress onto roles in health promotion, leadership or management or in policy work. Added value: The programme is aligned to the standards specified by Skills for Health (the Skills Council for the NHS). Once you have successfully completed the course you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers how your advanced skills conform to the National Occupational Standards. UCAS Code: L590 3 years

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£9000*

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Health and Social Policy, BSc (Hons) In this degree, you’ll study contemporary issues in planning and providing health and social care and will be taught by lecturers who are world-leading researchers. Our teaching and research links with the City University of New York, USA and the University of the Western Cape in South Africa enable you to get involved with active projects and online discussion with other students on similar international programmes. After graduation, you could be engaged with policy work within health sector bodies, central and local government, charities and care agencies, pressure groups, research institutes and private companies. Added value: You can apply your learning to real world scenarios with exciting opportunities for work placements

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Courses by subject area UCAS Code: L492

Public Health and Social Care, FdA

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Human Nutrition, BSc (Hons) If you are passionate about improving human health through better nutrition and disease prevention, then this course, accredited by the Association for Nutrition, will give you an excellent grounding in both scientific and applied public health nutrition. Some teaching is based in our £30 million Science Centre, which houses specialist nutritional physiology and food technology labs, giving you hands-on training as well as a broad academic knowledge of human nutrition issues. You will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nutritionist (Public Health) on completion. Added value: 90% of students were in work/study six months after finishing the course (2013 National Student Survey).

Public health, health promotion, social care and ethical issues are just a few of the topics you’ll explore in this strongly employment orientated foundation degree. You’ll need to already have a paid or voluntary work placement before starting the course and will be required to put into practice the skills you learn in the classroom in your everyday work practice. We have excellent links with the City University of New York, USA and the University of the Western Cape in South Africa that enable you to take part in active projects and online discussion with other students on similar international programmes. Added value: All students who meet the requirements will be able to progress onto the top-up honours degree programme: BSc Health and Social Care UCAS Code: LL45 2 years

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Courses by subject area Human Resources

International Relations

Human Resource Management, BA (Hons)

Diplomacy and International Relations, BA (Hons)

This degree, taught in the heart of the City, covers national as well as international trends in people management. Whilst UKbased organisations face local challenges in managing their human resources, they also need to think globally in the face of environmental and organisational change. We provide you with a theoretical and practical understanding of HRM principles from employee development to talent and reward management to employment law, with work experience opportunities built into the course. Added value: We develop your practitioner-based skills and HR competencies in line with the needs of the CIPD (the HR professional body) and with business today, to enhance your professional and employability skills. UCAS code: N600

In this degree you will explore contemporary diplomacy against the changing nature of world politics. Lecturers with nationally recognised expertise introduce you to the practices of a variety of international actors including Greenpeace, the United Nations, and even celebrities and private individuals. Graduates can enjoy career opportunities in organisations involved in international negotiation and global governance including: non-governmental organisations, aid and development agencies, international business, and national diplomatic services. The course is also excellent preparation for further study or research. Added value: Students can secure work placements in embassies, non-governmental organisations such as Amnesty International, and government departments. UCAS Code: L251

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Diplomacy and Law, BA (Hons) Develop your negotiation skills and working knowledge of international legal procedures and practices with this innovative course in diplomacy and law. Climate change, global financial crises, and humanitarian disasters are just a few of the pressing topics youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discuss with classmates. This is a practical course in which you can take a one semester or year long placement module, visit institutions londonmet.ac.uk/courses

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Courses by subject area involved in contemporary diplomacy, and interact with serving and former diplomats and other international political and legal actors as a formal part of the course. Added value: Enjoy opportunities to study abroad in Europe (including Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm, Istanbul), Japan or the USA. UCAS Code: M104 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

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International Relations, BA (Hons) This popular course regularly attracts a cosmopolitan student body and is taught by expert staff with extensive experience. You will examine the major problems facing the international community today including terrorism, the environment, nuclear proliferation, human rights, cyber-warfare, and the complex relationships between states. Increase your employability skills with a work placement at the European Union, the United Nations, aid agencies, think-tanks and embassies. After graduation, many of our students go on to postgraduate study at a number of universities including: the London School of Economics, Kings College, and Cambridge University. Others take up roles throughout the world in international development, overseas aid, human rights and environmental fields. Added value: 100% of students agree staff are good at explaining things (2013 National Student Survey). UCAS Code: L250 3 years

4-6 years

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International Relations and Law, BA (Hons) Specialise in two disciplines with this dual degree to give yourself a greater career choice and range of highly transferable skills. Throughout the course you’ll discover how law and international relations interrelate and how to use your legal knowledge in an international, diplomatic or political context. Women and law, civil liberties and human rights, the Middle East, and environmental law are just a few of the areas in which you can specialise in years two and three of your degree. Graduates have gained employment in research and teaching, international business, and the media. Others take up postgraduate study at a number of prestigious universities. Added value: It is possible to spend part of the course studying in a selection of European countries or the USA. UCAS Code: ML1F 3 years

4-6 years

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International Relations and Politics, BA (Hons) This dynamic course examines the major issues in politics today and the problems that face the international community. We encourage you to pursue your own areas of interest in fields such as international aid, the EU, Chinese and Asian politics, African politics, or American foreign policy. We focus on employability and many of our students undertake placements with INGOs; MPs; local, regional and national governments;

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Courses by subject area international businesses; the United Nations; and Amnesty International. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities including colleges in the University of California state system. Added value: 94% of students agreed that staff were good at explaining things in the 2013 National Student Survey. UCAS Code: LL2F 3 years

4-6 years

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International Relations, and Peace and Conflict Studies, BA (Hons) This practical course gives you an excellent grounding in conflict issues such as human rights abuses, humanitarian crises, and conflict resolution. Learn how Médecins Sans Frontiéres and the United Nations play a role in international relations with their attempts to provide aid or restore peace, and develop your own conflict resolution skills through simulations and role-play exercises. Our graduates have won positions with the Department for International Development and other government bodies, the United Nations and their national diplomatic services, regional organisations, and non-governmental organisations. Added value: An agreement with Hiroshima City University admits three of our students to its Hiroshima and Peace Summer School in Japan each July/August.

Journalism Journalism, BA (Hons) Channel your talent for writing, your instinct for seeking out the truth and your ability to engage an audience with a compelling story through this exceptional journalism degree. You’ll learn how to survive in a rapidly changing industry, cover breaking news in our newsroom and develop a range of journalistic writing for different media channels and genres. You’ll be taught by lecturers who, in their own roles as journalists, have covered the late 20th and 21st centuries’ most significant news stories, interviewed prime ministers, and written about music and celebrity culture. Our location gives you access to excellent work placement opportunities - students have gained experience at leading news organisations including the BBC, the Press Association, the Sunday Times, and ITN. Added value: You’ll enjoy talks from the likes of Richard Peppiatt, formerly at the Daily Star and fresh from the Leveson Inquiry. UCAS Code: P502 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

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UCAS Code: L292 3 years

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Courses by subject area Journalism and Digital Media, BA (Hons)*

Journalism, Film and Television Studies, BA (Hons)

This course will teach you how to work across a range of digital communications and write accurately and fluently in a variety of formats, including academic essays, news items, headlines, features, reviews, blogs, tweets, interviews, profiles and investigations – to deadline and to length. The course is taught by respected, experienced practitioners in the fields of journalism and digital media via class blogs and the course website, and many modules are taught within our new journalism newsroom. You’ll also gain the social skills needed to gain interviews, present yourself successfully and sell ideas. Added value: Guest speakers and field trips to news organisations, media production facilities and exhibitions are part of the course, as are work placement modules.

Changes in technology are presenting significant challenges for the newspaper, film and television businesses. The explosion of online video material for example, is creating a major shift in the relationship between consumers and producers of news. In this course you’ll explore these issues and more and develop an understanding of the film and television industries as well as the issues and images these media present on screen. You’ll also have the opportunity to make short films or develop screenplays using our cutting-edge digital production and editing facilities and to produce journalism across a range of genres including critical, popular and investigative reporting. This degree prepares you for a career as a journalist with specialist knowledge of the moving image or for work in factual television or film entertainment, or writing in new non-journalistic directions. Added value: Students benefit from our fantastic newsroom, opened by editor of the Guardian, Alan Rusbridger.

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4-6 years

£9000*

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Courses by subject area Languages

Law

Translation, BA (Hons)

Business Law, LLB (Hons)

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Linguists, this career-focused degree teaches you about language, culture, and mediation. Enjoy the opportunity to translate multi-media texts such as advertisements, comic strips, songs and films, and documents from specialist areas such as finance, law, IT and medicine. We organise an extensive programme of industry speakers, professional translators, interpreters and IT specialists. You’ll gain transferable professional skills required by the translation industry including interpreting skills required for various business settings. The course also includes a work placement. Added value: Benefit from our links with the EU Directorate General for Translation, Moscow State University, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, the British Council and the United Nations.

A qualifying law degree, this course provides a thorough grounding in the essential subjects needed for professional legal training as a barrister or solicitor. You’ll also develop a number of skills to prepare you for a career in the business and financial sectors - our students gain fantastic presentation skills arguing their case in mooting competitions in our purpose-built mock courtroom. The Street Law Programme offers you the opportunity to engage with members of the local community on topical sociolegal issues. We’ll also help you put your skills into practice by providing advice on finding a work placement. Added value: The Legal Advice Clinic provides you with valuable in-house legal experience and networking opportunities - observe the legal interviewing and advising processes taking place.

UCAS Code: Q910

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Courses by subject area Law, BA (Hons) This is a popular course for anyone who wishes to study law, but does not intend to be a solicitor or a barrister. Taught by legal experts in a large and busy department, students develop excellent employability skills through extra-curricular activities including presentations and events organised by the Mansfield Law Society and the Director of Clinical Legal Education. We’ll also provide advice on work experience opportunities and arrange networking events with other students. Suitable for careers in politics, business, the voluntary sector, the civil service or as paralegals, patent lawyers or licenced conveyancers. Added value: Our London location makes it easy for visiting speakers from the professions and other subject experts to support the course. UCAS Code: M101 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Aldgate

Law, LLB (Hons) This flexible course can be taken as a qualifying law degree for progression to the Legal Practice Course (solicitors) or the Bar Course (barristers), or as a non-qualifying degree that enables you to pursue nonlegal careers in business, media and the public sector. Throughout the programme, you will develop detailed knowledge of the legal system, business law, European Union law, and equity and trusts. The School’s excellent location in the heart of the city grants access to London’s many

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legal resources and some fantastic guest speakers including MPs, visiting professors, and representatives from legal organisations and business. Added value: Our director of clinical legal education can help you to find work placements and pro bono opportunities. UCAS Code M100 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Aldgate

Law with International Relations, LLB (Hons) If you’re interested in the impact of the law upon international relations and would like to acquire a range of legal and transferable skills, this degree is ideal. The LLB is recognised as a qualifying law degree for progression to the Legal Practice Course (solicitors) or the Bar Course (barristers). It is also a highly regarded qualification enabling graduates to pursue a wide range of careers outside of the legal arena, such as those in the diplomatic service, international organisations and NGOs, and international companies. To enable students to gain relevant experience while studying, exciting opportunities for work placements and pro-bono work also exist. Added value: You can take part in our mooting competitions located in our purpose-built mock courtroom. UCAS Code: M1L2 3 years

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Courses by subject area Mathematical Sciences, BSc (Hons)

Mathematics Financial Mathematics, BSc (Hons) With a London-based course that also gives you professional accreditation (graduate membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications), this is an ideal way to learn how to analyse and model the financial markets using advanced computer-based applications such as MATLAB, SAS, SPSS and Maple. We also give you a more general business education focused on mathematics and statistics, and there are opportunities for relevant work placements so you have a career edge when you graduate. Added value: Visiting speakers from industry and the city give regular talks. UCAS code:NG31 3 years

4-6 years

ÂŁ9000*

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This professionally accredited course concentrates on building up your problemsolving, mathematical reasoning, statistics, operational research and general IT skills to help you find a suitable career. The course is particularly suitable for those who are coming back to maths after a break, or who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the right formal mathematics qualifications but are passionate about the subject. Opportunities to gain real work experience are built into the course, including placement opportunities, and staff have close links with industry and an excellent reputation for teaching businessrelevant skills. Added value: This course scored a 91% student satisfaction rating in the 2013 National Student Survey. UCAS code: G101 3 years

4-6 years

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Holloway

Mathematics, BSc (Hons) This intensive course has proven extremely popular with our students due to the builtin opportunities for work placements, the balanced programme of both applicable and theoretical mathematics, and our enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff who help you develop both your problem-solving and IT skills. Added value: Working with typical business case studies and on live projects, you will become proficient in computer modelling and analysis, as well as developing career-focused, transferable skills that employers are looking for today.

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Courses by subject area UCAS code: G100

Mathematics and Statistics, BSc (Hons)

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Mathematics and Computer Science, BSc (Hons) If you want to learn how to design and develop computing software and acquire excellent, work-ready IT skills as well as the opportunity to take a year’s placement as part of the course, then this could be the perfect option. With a solid grounding in the maths behind computer science, as well as hands-on IT projects working with business and industry, you will gain valuable careers skills while you learn, putting you on the fast track to a successful career. Added value: This course enables you to gain graduate membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

With opportunities to take a one-year work placement and client-driven projects to gain valuable experience while you study, this course examines both mathematical reasoning and in-depth statistics techniques. Hands-on practical experience is provided in our state-of-the-art computing laboratories so you are familiar with the latest modelling and analysis software (as used in leading banks and organisations such as the World Health Organisation). You also gain key skills in problem-solving and teamwork in addition to IT expertise. Added value: This course scored a 91% student satisfaction rating in the 2013 National Student Survey. UCAS code: GG13 3 years

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£9000*

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Courses by subject area Media, Marketing and Communications Animation, BA (Hons) Popping up on your phone, in games, in ads, in contemporary art and film – animation is fast becoming an essential part of the communications mix today – and with this course you can be a part of it. You will be supported to develop the practical, professional and creative skills you need to work in this lively and rapidly developing area. Taught by enthusiastic practising experts, we have the industry links and opportunities to help you showcase your work through live projects and screenings in London’s cutting-edge east London art and design scene. Added value: There are opportunities to collaborate with students on related courses such as BA Illustration, BA Film and Broadcast Production and BSc Music Technology: Sound for Media. UCAS Code: W615 3 years

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Digital Media, BA (Hons) Navigate your way through the digital landscape in this exciting degree designed to prepare you for a range of careers. Multimedia production, game design, social media, web design, web content management, filmmaking, video postproduction, 3D animation and project management are just a few of the paths open to you after graduation. The course londonmet.ac.uk/courses

prepares you to critically engage with current trends in digital media design and production, to develop practical skills on professional-standard equipment and to develop your capacity for creativity and innovation. Added value: Take advantage of our cutting-edge facilities including the latest versions of industry standard digital imaging, web design, video postproduction and 3D animation software. UCAS Code: G455 3 years

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Fashion Marketing and Journalism, BA (Hons) Are fashion seasons redundant? Are sweatshops really on the wane? If you’re passionate about contemporary issues in fashion and want to share your ideas with a wider audience, this programme could be for you. The course is taught close to the heart of creative east London, home of world-leading designers and a frequent source of global fashion innovation. Live, breathe and write about fashion with industry experts who can shape your work and share their contacts with you to help you get that first step into fashion journalism or marketing. Added value: We can help you find relevant work placements to give your CV a boost while you study. UCAS code: NP5M 3 years

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Courses by subject area Marketing and Digital Communications*, BA (Hons) Marketing is a vital component of every organisation’s managerial activity. This degree aims to explore marketing management in a digital world - throughout the programme you’ll learn how to utilise technology to support the creation of innovative marketing plans and to analyse contemporary industry practices. The course is linked to the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and will help you to get ahead in your career. Situated in the City of London, we have excellent links to industry practitioners and executives. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. After graduating, our students have gone on to work for Gap, British Airways, the BBC, Cancer Research, Panasonic and many other successful organisations. Added value: Some of our lecturers consult for companies including Ebay and Head4Business. UCAS code: 0Y77 3 year

4-6 years

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Media and Communications, BSc (Hons) Explore the relationship between the media and culture, identity and lifestyle, and globalisation with this exciting contemporary degree. Combining media production and analysis, you’ll study various types of media including television, film, the internet, the press, and popular music as well as the cultures and economics of global media, social media and media audiences. You will be taught by world-leading researchers in their field, with regular lectures and presentations from industry experts and practitioners, providing you with excellent employability skills. Graduates can find careers within fields such as advertising, digital media, education, market research, media production and management, public relations and publishing. Added value: We organise regular lectures and presentations by industry experts and practitioners and educational visits to the London Film Festival. UCAS Code: PPH9 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

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Courses by subject area Media, Communications and Journalism, BSc (Hons) In this course, you’ll develop an understanding of the role of media, communication and journalism nationally and internationally, and examine how developments in media technology have had a major impact on the modern world. Throughout the programme, you will gain multimedia skills, analyse popular music, and delve into newspaper production and world cinema. Added value: Exciting opportunities exist to take part in work placements to boost your employability. UCAS Code: PP35 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

Politics Politics, BA (Hons) Who has the power to make decisions that affect us? How do they obtain and exercise that power? These are just a few of the questions you will address in this unique and stimulating course. Taught by notable lecturers such as Professor Mark Wheeler, you will learn about a variety of issues including citizenship and democracy, authority, ethics, equality, political economy and political ideologies. Recent graduates have embarked on careers in the Civil Service as local government officers or political researchers. Some of our graduates have become Members of Parliament (MPs) and infamous public relations “spin doctors”! Added value: Our students learn from distinguished guest speakers like David Lammy MP and Lord Maurice Glasman. UCAS Code: L200

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Courses by subject area UCAS code: CL83

Psychology Psychology, BSc (Hons) Accredited by the British Psychological Society (which is the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist), this course is also a great all-round degree, whatever career you are planning. Psychology graduates are found working in marketing, human resources, mental health, coaching and many other fields, and this broadbased degree gives you the practical skills and a deep understanding of human behaviour to aid your career path, whatever you choose. Added value: 89% of students agreed staff are good at explaining things in the 2013 National Student Survey. UCAS code: C800 3 years

4-6 years

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Holloway

Psychology and Sociology, BSc (Hons) If you are fascinated by people and their behaviour, then we encourage you to explore the different genetic, biological, individual, social and developmental factors that make up humans today in this vocational course. A particular feature is the chance to specialise in a range of areas; from the sociology of cities to ethnicity and race. Our graduates go on to work in many areas – from advertising to human resources, as well as social work and in research. Added value: We have several psychology labs equipped with AV and IT equipment.

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3 years

4-6 years

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Holloway

Sport Psychology and Coaching, BSc (Hons) If you want to develop your own practical coaching skills whilst learning about psychology in elite sports performance, then this course will put you on the right track. Our state-of-the-art science centre gives you practical expertise, and you’ll be exploring how sport and exercise can improve our psychological health and wellbeing in lectures and tutorials. With links to professionals working for organisations such as Arsenal FC, as well as opportunities for practical work placements to get you out of the classroom, this is a great route to a successful career. Added value: We guarantee a minimum of 12 hours contact time with your lecturers. UCAS code: XC18 3 years

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Courses by subject area Science Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), this vocational course integrates academic and hospital training. It is broadly similar to the pre-clinical subjects in a medical degree where you study life processes in relation to health; understand how to identify disease and its causes; and examine pathological processes and treatment strategies. External speakers are a feature of the course, and some of our graduates are now working for NHS pathology laboratories, The Doctors Laboratory and for various hospitals. Added value: 89% of students agreed that staff were good at explaining things in the 2013 National Student Survey. UCAS code: C910 4 years

4-6 years

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Holloway

Biochemistry, BSc (Hons) Encompassing the study of the molecular, cellular and physiological bases of life, biochemistry has provided insights into many of the problems that have fascinated and perplexed biologists for generations. Taught in our state-of-the-art Science Centre equipped with 280 workstations, the course has been designed to meet the growing need for qualified biochemists who can carry out a range of biochemical

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procedures safely and competently. We’ll give you the practical skills you need, as well as an excellent working knowledge of biological molecules, of information transfer and processing in living systems and of metabolic processes. There is an opportunity to take part in a 15-week work placement as part of the course. Added value: 85% of students agreed staff made the subject interesting in the 2013 National Student Survey. UCAS code: C700 3 years

4-6 years

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Holloway

Biological Science, BSc (Hons) Biology is the study of life. Taught in our state-of-the-art Science Centre, you’ll learn that life processes result from a series of complex interactions at a molecular, cellular and whole organism level. Throughout the course, you will develop the hands-on skills that employers look for, as well as a detailed understanding of everything from biological systems from the molecular level to ecosystems. This is a broad-based course, taught by industry experts, and it will prepare you for a range of careers including those in medical and biological research, in hospital and public health laboratories, and in the pharmaceutical, food, water and agricultural industries. Your skills will also be in demand in fields such as accountancy, journalism, marketing and teaching. So that you’re a step ahead when you graduate, it’s possible to take part in a 15-week

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Courses by subject area work placement. Added value: We receive visiting lecturers from Guys and St Thomas’ and BARTS. You’ll also get reduced cost entry to Biochemical Society Conferences (organised by FLCS course leaders) held at London Met. UCAS code: C120 3 years

4-6 years

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Holloway

Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved by the Medical Laboratory Technicians Board of Health Professions Council (HPC), which is essential if you plan to train as a state-registered medical laboratory scientific officer (biomedical scientist). The course is designed to help you play a key role in identifying diseases, monitoring treatment and research into infectious diseases and other pathologies. A oneyear paid placement is on offer to give you valuable practical work experience. Added value: Lecturers conducting cutting-edge research include Professor Jameel Inal, Dr Gary McLean and Dr Una Fairbrother. UCAS code: B900 3 years

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Holloway

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Biomedical Science (leading to MD), BSc (Hons) This unique, six-year programme is taught both at London Met and at the University of Health Sciences, Antigua. Successful completion provides you with an international MD from UHSA as well as this London Met degree, and qualifies you to take licensing exams for several different countries including the UK. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and approved by the Medical Laboratory Technicians Board of Health Professions Council (HPC). A one-year placement is an optional part of the course to help you gain work experience. Added value: 92% of students agreed that this course was intellectually stimulating in the 2013 National Student Survey. UCAS code: B901 6 years

6-8 years

£9000*

Holloway

Biotechnology, BSc (Hons) If you want to learn about developing diseaseresistant crops to feed the world, treating genetic disorders or developing biobased plastics, then this fascinating course will put you in touch with the latest developments in this growth area. Taught in our £30 million Science Centre where you will be exploring the molecular, cellular and physiological bases of life processes, and discussing ethical considerations as well as learning key career skills from report-writing to teamwork. Added value: You will be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Society of Biology (subject to your degree grade). 123

Courses by subject area UCAS code: J700

Crime Scene and Forensic Investigation FdSC

3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

Chemistry, BSc (Hons) Not just an introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry, this is an intensive basic training that is designed to give you the core laboratory, IT and performance skills to succeed in your chosen career. This course is also accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and provides partial exemption from the academic requirements for Chartered Chemist status. You’ll be taught in our £30 million Science Centre with 280+ cutting-edge workstations, and gain practical experience on our haematology analyser, scanning spectrophotometer and clinical chemistry analyser, with options for on-the-job experience through a paid placement. Added value: Our lecturers are often industry experts or active researchers. UCAS code: F100 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

This unique course prepares you for a career as a scene of crime officer (SOCO) or a police officer and is designed with the Metropolitan Police Directorate of Forensic Services and delivered in collaboration with British Transport Police. The programme provides the skills employers demand and results in a professional qualification recognised by the main employer in this field - the Met Police. There will be training in the most up-to-date methods of crime scene forensic theory and practice, practical laboratory sessions, guest lecturers, and field exercises and role-play scenarios with police staff. Our dedicated scene-ofcrime enables you to gain lots of practical experience in replica crime scenes, including household and pub settings. You will learn from experienced police and forensic science officers, as all of our lecturers have invaluable industry experience. Successful completion of this course can lead to the third year of the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science at London Met. Added value: Almost 80% of graduates gain employment within law enforcement and the Criminal Justice System. UCAS code: F411 2 years Please refer to City and Islington College City and Islington College

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Courses by subject area Forensic Science, BSc (Hons)

Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-up)

This fascinating course develops your analytical skills through solving problems encountered in forensic science. It will prepare you to carry out a range of biological, chemical and criminalistic procedures in a safe, competent and reliable way and you’ll study and appreciate the proper application of forensic science and bio-analysis in the modern world such as poison and drug analysis, entomology, fingerprints and DNA profiling. There are also opportunities for work experience as well as intensive hands-on laboratory analysis in our £30 million Science Centre. With the growing demand for analytical expertise, our graduates go on to work in a wide range of employment such as medical and forensic laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the police service. Added value: Guest lectures given by specialist practitioners from a variety of forensic science disciplines providing an opportunity to network.

This course is only available to students at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SUTCM) taking their 4th year of study at London Met. A unique programme, the course combines the study of herbal medicinal science with a strong emphasis on the underlying chemistry. You’ll discover how leading-edge technology can be used to develop plant-derived drugs through chemistry and pharmacology and examine areas such as cell biology, natural products and medicinal chemistry, bioanalytical science, and toxicology. The qualification prepares you for career opportunities throughout the science-based industries, particularly the pharmaceutical, natural product, biotechnology, food and agricultural industries. It is envisaged that graduates will be highly sought after by the industry for herbal medicinal product development, quality control and assurance work. Added value: The Royal Society of Chemistry recognises the course for admission as Associate Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

UCAS code: F410 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

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UCAS code:B342 1 year

2 years

£9000*

Holloway

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Courses by subject area Medical Bioscience, BSc (Hons)

Pharmaceutical Science, BSc (Hons)

This broad-based degree taught in our £30 million Science Centre offers an array of unusual study options including bioinformatics and molecular modelling, and virology, as well as a deep understanding of the scientific basis of health and disease. A medical bioscience degree is much in demand and you will be equipped for careers in areas as diverse as the medical and allied research institutes, health agency laboratories, bio-analytical medical genetics and forensic units, the pharmaceutical industry and health and safety. The analytical, numerical and communication skills developed by medical bioscience graduates are also sought after in nonscience-based careers such as those in the financial services sector, marketing and company administration. Added value: There is an option to complete a 15 week work placement in your final year.

This vocationally oriented course is designed to teach you how drugs affect the human body, mixing biology and chemistry to examine everything from rational drug design to the parameters that affect drug delivery. We combine practical lab work in our £30 million Science Centre with theoretical explorations, and you are taught by a number of research-active staff who have close links with industry. Added value: There are opportunities to take yearlong or shorter industrial work placements.

UCAS code: C900 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

UCAS code: B230 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

Pharmacology, BSc (Hons) This course focuses on how chemical compounds interact with living systems, looking particularly at drugs and their effects in disease. If you want to be involved in developing or testing new, safe drugs for illnesses, or the analysis of pharmacological data, then this practical course will teach you the key laboratory and analytical skills in our cutting-edge Science Centre and in the classroom. Added value: 91% of students agree that staff are good at explaining things in the 2013 National Student Survey. UCAS code: B210 3-4 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

(4 years with placement)

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Courses by subject area Sciences Extended Degree (Biology, Chemistry, Health, Psychology), leading to BSc (Hons) This is an ideal route to a science degree if you do not have the correct qualifications. The Sciences Extended Degree consists of an extra, preparatory year, which on successful completion guarantees you a place on our relevant degree courses. You can fund the course through a student loan and you will receive a £1000 discount if you progress onto year two of a relevant science BSc (Hons). Added value: You can develop your laboratory skills in our £30 million Science Centre. UCAS code: CF11 4 years

4-6 years

£9000* **

Holloway

**(please see p.33-34 for the extended degree discount)

Social Work and Social Studies Social Science, BSc (Hons) Modern Britain - how did we get here? Who has power? Why is there such a gap between the rich and poor? How can we tackle problems such as poverty, climate change, and inequality? In this course you will be introduced to the ideas and forces that shape modern society. Through studying social sciences, such as political economy, sociology and economic history, you will trace the origins and development of political and economic ideas and the forces that have shaped Britain and the world in the last three hundred years. You’ll also acquire a range of important knowledge and skills about how to carry out research and this will prepare you for work in which social research is an important component. Added value: A degree in social science brings you one step closer to a career in the public and voluntary sectors, central and local government, politics, the media and academia. UCAS Code: LLP3

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3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

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Courses by subject area Social Sciences and Humanities Extended Degree This course is designed to prepare students without traditional qualifications for degreelevel study. It’s an excellent way to get a real taste of a range of social sciences and humanities subjects, (including: health and social care, social policy, social work, education, criminology; media; journalism; and community development) before deciding at the end of your first year which of these areas you’d like to study at a higher level. Our teachers will focus on improving your academic and study skills, on boosting your confidence and unlocking your potential for further study. Added value: This is an excellent way to gain experience of different subject areas if you’re unclear about the path you’d like to follow at degree level. UCAS Code: LV39 4 years

4-6 years

£9000* **

Holloway

**(please see p.33-34 for the extended degree discount)

Social Work, BSc (Hons) Social work is a profession that has its history rooted in the principles of equality and social justice. Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council, this demanding course enables you to practice as a social worker. You’ll benefit from our extensive links with statutory organisations, local authorities and the voluntary sector and from the experience our lecturers bring to their teaching. Staff are actively engaged with collaborative research across the EU

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and internationally. Students on the course are provided with the most up-to-date, relevant and focused curriculum to ensure that they emerge as reflective practitioners able to deal with the very significant challenges and responsibilities associated with the role of a social worker. Added value: The Presidency of the European Association of Social Workers is presently held by a member of the social work team. UCAS Code: L500 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

Sociology, BSc (Hons) Gain an understanding of human social activity in one of the most diverse and socially complex cities in the world. This course introduces you to specialist areas of study such as the sociology of cities, globalisation, social inequality, identity, crime, social networking, and race and ethnicity. Use the skills gained throughout the course to pursue a career in local government, social research, public relations, marketing, or politics. Added value: A sociology degree provides an exceptionally strong foundation for future postgraduate study in social work or early years teaching. UCAS Code: L302 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

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Courses by subject area Sociology and Social Policy, BSc (Hons) Social exclusion, racism and homelessness are just a few of the social problems that we face today. This stimulating course provides you with the knowledge and skills to analyse such problems, and encourages you to think critically and to challenge everyday assumptions. In class, our lecturers will guide you through concepts such as globalisation, social inequality, identity and gender. The skills you learn will hold you in good stead for a future career in social research, or policy development and implementation. Added value: This course includes a work placement in year 3 to help you gain useful skills for the future. You could work at a housing association, global, national or local charity, community organisation and many other types of organisations. UCAS Code: LL4J 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

Sport, Sport Science and Dance Dance, FdA This exciting course works in partnership with IRIE! dance theatre, giving you valuable experience of working with a professional dance company. You’ll acquire a thorough grounding in the four dance genres; African, Caribbean, ballet and contemporary dance, and will gain the skills and knowledge needed to build a career in areas such as dance performance, education or community arts. Studying at City and Islington College, you’ll benefit from stateof-the-art facilities, including fully equipped studios and a 100-seat theatre. You will also have the opportunity to audition for Connectingvibes, the performance company based at the College. Added value: The course benefits from the presence of international visitors including L’Antoinette Stines from Jamaica and Thomas Presto from Norway. UCAS Code: W500 2 years Please refer to City and Islington College City and Islington College

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Courses by subject area Football and Community Sports Coaching with Arsenal FC, FdSc

Personal Training and Fitness Consultancy, FdSc

If you’re looking for a sports coaching course in London and would like a career as a community sports coach, this foundation course is ideal. Carried out in partnership with Arsenal in the Community and taught mainly at City and Islington College, this course is designed for anyone who enjoys playing football, has some experience in coaching sport and is interested in education, mentoring, and coaching young people. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced lecturers with expertise in many aspects of professional coaching, including UEFA, UKSCA and MA-level coaches, and to study modules such as psychology; physiology and anatomy; and multi-sports coaching. Added value: You can turn it into a full BA or BSc by joining the final year of one of our relevant degree courses.

This exciting course is the only one of its kind in London – no other degree programme specifically prepares personal trainers to work in the fitness industry. The course modules have been developed to the National Occupational Standards set by the Sector Skills Council, SkillsActive, to ensure that you develop the skills you need. You’ll examine areas such as developing private client bases (both in-house and private) and strategies for retaining clients and exploiting new member markets. As well as a course timetable that allows for work experience in year one, you’ll receive specific help finding a placement – previous students have been placed with Fitness First, Gymbox and LA Fitness. In addition, you will have the opportunity to become a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals after the first year of study. Added value: The course is delivered in a fully equipped gym using up-to-date, innovative equipment that will put you the forefront of the personal training industry.

UCAS code: CX6D 2 years Please refer to City and Islington College

UCAS code: C605

City and Islington College 2 years Please refer to City and Islington College City and Islington College

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Courses by subject area Sports and Dance Therapy, BSc (Hons) This is the only course in the UK that deals with the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of sports and dance injuries. Our staff include Jo Jenkins, who has worked with organisations such as the Royal Academy of Dance School, and the course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists. It combines practical work experience in our fully equipped therapy clinic open to the public, with relevant scientific knowledge, so you will have a number of career options, whether you want to be a dance company therapist, an injury prevention officer for a school or run your own clinic. Added value: 85% of students were in work / study six months after finishing the course (2013 National Student Survey). UCAS code: CW65 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

Sports Science and Physical Education, BSc (Hons) This is the only course in London and the South East that combines sports science with PE, making it ideal if you want to progress to a PGCE and become a PE teacher. With hands-on sessions in our £30 million Science Centre, combined with our excellent links with local schools so you can do an educational work placement as part of your course, this practical and analytical course is a fantastic route to a successful sports-based career. Added value: 85% of students were in work/study six months after finishing (2013 National Student Survey). UCAS code: CX63 3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons)

If you see yourself working in the sports and leisure industries, or independently as a personal trainer, then this course is an ideal way in. We combine practical work in our state-of-the- art sports science laboratories, and gym with an in-depth scientific exploration of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology and sports nutrition to help prepare you for that first step. Added value: 85% of students were in work / study six months after finishing the course (2013 National Student Survey).

Developed in partnership with and accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST), this popular course focuses on giving you the ability to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate sports injuries or dysfunction so you can become a graduate sports therapist. Our fully equipped sports therapy clinic, which is open to members of the public for consultation and treatment, and our state-of-the-art teaching facilities give you hands-on experience to complement the scientific learning that is an invaluable part of the course. Added value: 93% of students agreed that this course was intellectually stimulating in the 2013 National Student Survey.

UCAS code: C603

UCAS code: CB63

Sports Science, BSc (Hons)

3 years

4-6 years

3 years

4-6 years

£9000*

Holloway

£9000*

Holloway

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Courses by subject area Youth Work, BSc (Hons)

Youth Studies Youth Studies, BSc (Hons) Focussing on youth culture, this course takes an in-depth look at evolving identities, media representations, social policy, community development and the history of government approach to youth policy. With both theoretical and practice-based elements, this course encompasses cultural studies, criminology, sociology and psychology to provide insights into everything from youth work to urban gang life; from young peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social welfare to the history of hip-hop. Developing strong IT and digital media skills also forms an integral part of this degree. Added value: There will be opportunities for you to acquire practical skills in computing, video production and multimedia creativity.

This National Youth Agency accredited course helps you to develop the skills, knowledge and values needed to become a professionally qualified youth worker. Throughout the programme there are excellent opportunities for you to develop a specialist area of interest, and to enjoy fieldbased activities in line with the requirements of the professional body. Our graduates have gained top positions in the areas of youth work, social research, community work, youth justice and social policy. Added value: IT training and the use of digital media form an integral part of your degree. UCAS Code: L530 3 years

4-6 years

ÂŁ9000*

Holloway

UCAS Code: L531 3 years

4-6 years

ÂŁ9000*

Holloway

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Our application process is simple

Choose your course Choose your course from the list of courses on our website. You can start in September or January for many of our courses. Check each online course page for details on start dates. Check the entry requirements

London Met has certain standard entry requirements that apply to all courses – see p.138. You will also need to check individual course profiles to ensure that there are no additional entry criteria or requirements before you apply. Apply

How you apply will depend on the course, whether you’re planning on starting in September or January, and how you’d like to study, for example, full- or part-time.

// Full-time undergraduate or foundation degree courses starting in September If our online course page features a UCAS code, you apply for the course through UCAS (www.ucas.com). This applies to both home and EU students. Your school or college can help you with the process and any queries you may have. You can also book yourself onto one of our application workshops to get further help with your UCAS application. Just visit: londonmet.ac.uk/theplan You will need a university UCAS code when going through the application process. Our code is L68. // Full-time undergraduate/foundation degree courses starting in January A limited number of our courses start in January as well as September. If you want to start your degree in January, then you apply directly to London Met. // Part-time undergraduate or pre-degree courses If you wish to study part-time (starting either September or January), you also apply directly to London Met.

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Applying directly to London Met

Documents

Follow these simple instructions:

You will also be given the option of uploading copies of your qualifications, a CV, and any other relevant documents.

1) F ind a course using our course finder on our website

3) R egister your details with London Met and complete the online application form

Please ensure that you have provided the correct email address, as we will send you a confirmation email when you have successfully completed the application process, and may need to contact you by email when assessing your application.

Online application form

Providing copies of your qualifications

2) V iew the course information and click on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Apply Onlineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Filling out the application form requires you to have the following information at the ready: // address // qualifications (including dates achieved, name and subject of qualification and overall grades) // employment history // GCSE Maths and English qualifications, or equivalent // contact details for two referees, preferably email addresses Personal statement As part of your application, you will be required to complete a detailed personal statement explaining your reasons for choosing the course and your interests in the area. We look for students who can demonstrate their enthusiasm, experience and passion for the subject.

Once we receive your application we may ask to see copies of your qualifications. This is especially important when applying for credit from previous studies. If you are applying to us directly, you can assist us by uploading the copies with your application form. If your qualifications are not in English, you may need to supply a translation of your documents. For advice on translation services please contact your embassy. Please remember to send copies of your qualifications, not the original documents. We will ask for original copies of your qualifications at enrolment only. Tracking your application You can view the progress of your application via our applicant portal, details of which will be sent to you once we have received your application. We aim to make a decision within two to three working

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Although we do not have a closing date for applications as such, places on our courses are offered on a first come first served basis.

If you applied through UCAS, you can also keep up-to-date with your progress and reply to offers via the tracking service ‘UCAS Track’ on the UCAS website.

We therefore recommend that you submit your application to us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We will contact you via email to notify you of our decision. For courses that require an interview, application decisions may take a little longer, as will those for students seeking direct entry to the second/third year of an undergraduate course. Interviews Wherever possible, we aim to make a decision based on the information given on our application. However, you may be invited to attend an interview to discuss your application further with a tutor.

Visiting us We encourage you to come and see us, to find out more about your course and the University – see p. 6 for more information.

// September applications Full-time undergraduate students applying to start a course in September should apply through UCAS before 30 June at the latest. If you are applying for a September undergraduate course after 30 June, you apply direct to London Met through our Clearing process. Details of how to apply via Clearing will be available on our website in August. // Part-time applications (September or January) Part-time students applying for courses are advised to apply directly to London Met as early as possible.

When to apply It is always best to apply as early as possible to our undergraduate courses.

Contact our admissions team If you have any questions about applying to London Met, call or email us and we’ll be happy to help. +44 (0)20 7133 4200 admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

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Entry requirements For most courses you will need to hold at least one of these combinations of qualifications: Normally three passes in GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above including English Language and where required Maths; and, // Two GCE A level or Vocational A level passes; or,

// The award of an Edexcel National Diploma or Certificate, or, // The successful completion of the 14-19 Diploma with 80 or more UCAS points. See our online course pages for the specific subjects or grades you might need. In some cases other qualifications certified by the admissions tutor as being of equivalent standard will also be accepted. English language courses

// Three GCE A level or Vocational A level passes; or,

// a pass in English Language at GCSE at grade C or above, or

// Five passes in the Scottish Certificate of Education, of which two are at Higher grade or passes in four subjects all of which are at Higher grade; or,

// level 2/3 communications key skills, or equivalent

// A pass in an Access course recognised by QAA and designed to provide a preparation for higher education; or, // A pass in a Foundation course in art and design validated by Edexcel; or, // The award of the Diploma of the International Baccalaureate; or, // A pass of 60% in the European Baccalaureate; or, // The Irish Leaving Certificate with passes at grade C or above in five subjects; or,

// IELTS test at band 6.0 or above with a minimum score of 5.5* in each component, or // TOEFL (IBT) with a score of 87* or above, with at least 21 in Reading, 22 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 21 in Writing, or // for EU students only - a pass in the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s English language test (Password Test), or // equivalent as judged by the authorised admitting officer in accordance with the advice of the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Office londonmet.ac.uk/studying/how-to-apply

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Course index Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons)........ 76 Airline, Airport and Aviation Management, BSc (Hons) .......... 87 Animation, BA (Hons) ............................ 118 Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) ............................................ 122 Architecture, BA (Hons) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RIBA Part I ..... 79 Architecture and Interior Design, Extended Degree ..................................... 79 Art and Design, Extended Degree............ 80 Banking and Finance, BSc (Hons)............ 76 Banking and Finance (with Integrated Professional Training), BSc (Hons)........... 77 Biochemistry, BSc (Hons) ...................... 122 Biological Science, BSc (Hons).............. 122 Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) ........... 123 Biomedical Science (leading to MD), BSc (Hons) ............................................ 123 Biotechnology, BSc (Hons) .................... 123 Business Computer Systems (Top-up), BSc (Hons)............................................... 91 Business Information Technology, BSc (Hons) .............................................. 91 Business Economics, BA (Hons).............. 77 Business Law, LLB (Hons) ..................... 114 Business Management, BA (Hons) .......... 87

Business Management, Extended Degree ..................................... 87 Business Management and Marketing, BA (Hons) ................................................ 88 Chemistry, BSc (Hons)........................... 124 Community Development and Leadership, BSc (Hons) .................... 90 Computer Animation, BSc (Hons) ........... 91 Computer Forensics and IT Security, BSc (Hons) .............................................. 92 Computer Games Modelling and Design, BSc (Hons) .......................... 92 Computer Games Programming, BSc (Hons) .............................................. 92 Computer Networking, BEng (Hons) ....... 93 Computer Networking and IT Security, BSc (Hons) .............................................. 93 Computer Science, BSc (Hons)............... 93 Computer Systems Engineering, BEng (Hons) ............................................ 93 Computing, BSc (Hons) ........................... 94 Computing and Business Information Technology, FdSc .................................... 94 Creative Writing, BA (Hons) ................... 101 Creative Writing and English Literature, BA (Hons)............................................... 101 Crime Scene and Forensic Investigation FdSC................................. 124

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Criminology, BSc (Hons) ......................... 96 Criminology and Community Policing, BSc (Hons) .............................................. 96

Electronic and Communications Engineering, BEng (Hons)........................ 94 English Literature, BA (Hons).................. 102

Criminology and Law, BA (Hons) ............. 96

Events Management, BA (Hons)............ 102

Criminology and Psychology, BSc (Hons) .............................................. 97

Fashion (BA Hons).................................... 80

Criminology and Sociology, BSc (Hons) .............................................. 97 Criminology and Youth Studies, BSc (Hons) .............................................. 97 Dance, FdA ............................................ 129 Dietetics and Nutrition, BSc (Hons) ....... 107 Digital Media, BA (Hons) ....................... 118 Diplomacy and International Relations, BA (Hons) .............................................. 109 Diplomacy and Law, BA (Hons) ............. 109 Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons) ........ 98

Fashion Marketing and Business Management, BA (Hons) ......................... 88 Fashion Marketing and Journalism, BA (Hons) .............................................. 118 Fashion Retail Management, BA (Hons)................................................. 88 Fashion, Textiles, Jewellery, Product and Furniture Extended Degree............... 81 Film and Broadcast Production, BA (Hons) .............................................. 104 Film, Media and Music Extended Degree ................................... 104

Early Childhood Studies, FdA ................. 98

Film and Television Studies, BA (Hons) .............................................. 104

Early Years Teaching, BEd ....................... 98

Financial Mathematics, BSc (Hons) ...... 116

Economics, BSc (Hons)............................ 78

Fine Art, BA (Hons) .................................. 81

Economics and Finance, BSc (Hons) ...... 78

Football and Community Sports Coaching with Arsenal FC, FdSc........... 130

Education and Social Policy, BA (Hons) ................................................ 99

Forensic Science, BSc (Hons) ............... 125

Education Studies, BA (Hons) ................. 99

Furniture, FdA .......................................... 82

Education Studies and English Literature, BA (Hons) ................. 100

Furniture, BA (Hons) ................................ 82

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Graphic Design, BA (Hons) ...................... 82 Health and Social Care, BSc (Hons) ...... 107 Health and Social Policy, BSc (Hons) .... 107 Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-up) ....... 125 Human Nutrition, BSc (Hons) ................ 108 Human Resource Management, BA (Hons) .............................................. 109 Illustration, BA (Hons) .............................. 84

Journalism and Digital Media, BA (Hons) .............................................. 112 Journalism, Film and Television Studies, BA (Hons) .............................................. 112 Law, BA (Hons)....................................... 115 Law, LLB (Hons)..................................... 115 Law with International Relations, LLB (Hons) ............................................. 115 Mathematical Sciences, BSc (Hons) ..... 116

Interior Architecture and Design, BA (Hons) ................................................ 80

Mathematics, BSc (Hons) ...................... 116

Interior Design, BA (Hons) ....................... 84

Mathematics and Computer Science, BSc (Hons) ............................................ 117

Interior Design and Decoration, BA (Hons) ................................................ 85 International Business Management, BA (Hons) ................................................ 89 International Business Management (One-year Top-Up), BA (Hons) ................. 89 International Relations, BA (Hons) ......... 110 International Relations and Law, BA (Hons)............................................... 110 International Relations and Politics, BA (Hons) .............................................. 110 International Relations, and Peace and Conflict Studies, BA (Hons) ............ 111 Jewellery and Silversmithing, BA (Hons) ................................................ 85

Mathematics and Statistics, BSc (Hons) ............................................ 117 Marketing and Digital Communications, BA (Hons) .............................................. 119 Media and Communications, BSc (Hons) ............................................ 119 Media, Communications and Journalism, BSc (Hons) ......................... 120 Medical Bioscience, BSc (Hons)............ 126 Montessori Early Childhood Practice, FdA ........................................................ 100 Music Business and Live Entertainment, BA (Hons) .............................................. 103 Music Technology: Audio Systems, BSc (Hons) ............................................ 105

Journalism, BA (Hons) ........................... 111

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Music Technology: Music Production, BSc (Hons) ............................................ 105

Sociology and Social Policy, BSc (Hons) ............................................ 129

Music Technology: Sound for Media, BSc (Hons)............................................. 105

Software Engineering (Top-up), BEng (Hons) ............................................ 95

Musical Instruments, BSc (Hons) .......... 106

Sport Psychology and Coaching, BSc (Hons) ............................................ 121

Network Management and Security, MEng (Hons) ............................................ 95 Personal Training and Fitness Consultancy FdSC ................................ 130 Pharmaceutical Science, BSc (Hons) .... 126 Pharmacology, BSc (Hons) .................... 126 Photography, BA (Hons)........................... 85 Politics, BA (Hons) ................................. 120 Product Design, BA (Hons) ...................... 86 Psychology, BSc (Hons) ........................ 121 Psychology and Sociology, BSc (Hons) ............................................ 121 Public Health and Social Care, FdA ...... 108 Sciences Extended Degree (Biology, Chemistry, Health, sychology), leading to BSc (Hons) ........ 127 Social Science, BSc (Hons) ................... 127 Social Sciences and Humanities Extended Degree ................ 128

Sports Business Management, BA (Hons) ................................................ 90 Sports and Dance Therapy, BSc (Hons) ............................................ 132 Sports Science, BSc (Hons) .................. 132 Sports Science and Physical Education, BSc (Hons) .......................... 132 Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons)................... 132 Telecommunications and Network Engineering, BEng (Hons) ....................... 95 Textile Design, BA (Hons) ........................ 86 Theatre and Performance Practice, BA (Hons) .............................................. 106 Tourism and Travel Management, BA (Hons)............................................... 103 Translation, BA (Hons) ........................... 114 Youth Studies, BSc (Hons)..................... 133 Youth Work, BSc (Hons)......................... 133

Social Work, BSc (Hons) ....................... 128 Sociology, BSc (Hons) ........................... 128

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