2016/2017 Undergraduate Prospectus

2016/17 Undergraduate Prospectus

Welcome to London Metropolitan University In our undergraduate guide for 2016/17 you’ll find information on our full and part-time degree courses, fees and funding, life in London, how to apply and the support services we have in place to help you achieve your potential.

If you’d like to know more about us you can always check our website at londonmet.ac.uk, drop in to our Admissions Office at our Holloway campus, or attend an open day.

You can also speak to our team of advisors on +44 (0)20 7133 4200.

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The London Met experience

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London Metropolitan University is an excellent choice for undergraduate study and these are just some of the reasons why...

Urban location: Our three campuses 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 campus, 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.

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First-rate teaching: You will be inspired by an international body of lecturers actively engaged with world-class research. Many of our lecturers regularly contribute to industry journals, national newspapers, governmental policy and international debates.

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.

Shaping your career

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At London Met 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.

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 you’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, we’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.

Our courses We design and update our courses so that they’re directly relevant to the current employment market. Many of our degree programmes are accredited by professional bodies, giving our qualifications extra weight.

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Our academic faculties and Careers and Employability team 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.

Study with us and enjoy more relevant courses, more industry links, more state-of-the-art facilities, a more vibrant social life and, ultimately, a more successful future plan.

Turn the page to find out how we can help you make a plan for your future.

We’ll help you to make a plan Through either our advice line, campus tours, UCAS application clinics, funding 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 campuses are situated in some of the most exciting areas of the city: Aldgate, Moorgate in the City of London, 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 Explore your course options 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: londonmet.ac.uk/courses

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Step 3 Select a course and apply Choose from one of our many courses and apply through UCAS. 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 2016.

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, meet fellow students and attend talks on student funding and life at London Met.

Step 5 Enrol and start your plan After you enrol in September, and throughout your course, we’ll help you to plan for your career and create an impressive CV. ‘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.

Careers and Employability can help you develop an action plan to gain work placements, give you feedback on your job applications and help develop your 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 volunteering 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. Get involved in our vibrant volunteering programme and gain experience in community-based organisations, which can give your CV a boost. londonmet.ac.uk/careers

“The legal world is competitive and gaining work experience as well as good grades is important.”

Laure-Helene Glodkowski LLB (Hons) Law (with International Relations) graduate and intern at law firm Weightmans LLP For those with a competitive edge, we offer various opportunities to demonstrate your business skills through competitions such as the Prince’s Trust Million Makers competition and the London Met Business Plan Competition run by our excellent business incubator, Accelerator.

For more information on how you can make a plan visit: londonmet.ac.uk/theplan

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Careers and Employability service You can arrange one-to-one meetings with our careers consultants for personalised advice and support. You’ll find a wealth of information on our website to help you find your perfect job – from insider tips on how to use social media, to downloadable careers information sheets, useful websites to help start your job search and more.

We also run a mentoring scheme, where we can put you in touch with a career mentor from your chosen employment sector, which has proved invaluable for many graduates.

London Met graduate internships The London Met graduate internship programme helps our students to get their foot onto the career ladder. We offer approximately thirty paid internships each year and London Met graduates can apply to work in different departments across the University. The programme enables our students to gain experience of the working world, whether they are helping to organise focus groups, making videos, updating our website or writing press releases.

We’ve also teamed up with law firm Weightmans LLP to offer a nine-month internship to a London Met graduate. Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm and is recognised as the leading legal employer in the UK. Ever thought of starting your own business?

Many of our students would like to set up their own businesses but don’t have the support and experience to do so. London Met’s business incubator, Accelerator, can help you to get started. Based in the heart of London’s ‘Tech City’ in Shoreditch, Accelerator supports over thirty innovative businesses, providing office space, training, networking opportunities and mentorship.

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If you have a great idea for a business, Accelerator’s student and graduate startup programme, the Hatchery, gives you the opportunity to transform it into reality. In just a few years we’ve helped to launch more than twenty successful student businesses including Arctic Power Berries, Dancing after School and Cup of 3, a full-service graphic design agency.

You can also take part in Accelerator’s business plan competition, the Big Idea Challenge, and market days where students gain real world experience selling things to people for real money at Old Spitalfields Market.

For more information on the Hatchery and Accelerator, turn to page 14 to see our profile on Quinn Koike, London Met graduate and founder of EthicalBox, an online ethical retailer offering clothing from a diverse range of ethical brands. www.accelerator-london.com Professional links Many of our courses are accredited or approved by various professional bodies, associations and organisations including: the Society of Sports Therapists (SST), the Health and Care Professions Council, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Stay connected 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

“I enjoy having the opportunity to take initiative and responsibility for my own work and to make a contribution to the team. The internship at London Met has exceeded my expectations; I have learnt a lot over a short period of time and receive much support from my manager.�

Larissa Schneider PR intern at London Metropolitan University

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Quinn Koike BA International Business Management student and co-founder and CEO of EthicalBox

Visit London Met’s business incubator, The Hatchery: hatchery.accelerator-london.com Take a look at Quinn’s company: ethicalbox.co.uk

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Quinn, aside from studying, you’ve been pretty busy. Tell us about the company you recently set up, EthicalBox. Thousands of artisans and small retailers are creating unique and extraordinary ethical products but don’t have the channels to reach buyers. EthicalBox is an online marketplace that enables these ethical sellers across the world to create a shop. It’s an e-commerce platform connecting the fast growing ethical lifestyle groups such as vegans and organic lovers to brands around the world.

Your tagline is ‘Forget the ego. Embrace the eco’. What inspired you to create an ethical company?

EthicalBox defines ethical as no sweatshops, no child labour and fair treatment of workers.

This isn’t a revolutionary way of thinking at all. Why this isn’t the bare minimum required in supply chains is beyond me. Through EthicalBox, customers are able to find everything they want and have a positive impact at the same time. For us, it’s win win.

You started the business at London Met’s business incubator, The Hatchery. How did that happen?

I was running a small project that analysed website data to increase traffic and donations coming into small charities across London with a friend of mine before I came to London Met. Once I started at the University, I was contacted by one of The Hatchery team to talk to a class about setting up and running a social enterprise. I was told about the incubator by this team member and when I came up with the idea for EthicalBox, I went through the application process.

What kind of support does The Hatchery offer students who are passionate about business?

The Hatchery has been an invaluable resource for EthicalBox. We were given office space, advice and access to a network of people and businesses that has proven to be vital. Our advisory board is built solely from the networks we have made at Accelerator, where the Hatchery is based.

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How has your company developed since it first began?

I have built up a team and we are still expanding. We’ve managed to build an extremely powerful platform that’s simple to use, allowing any seller that meets our criteria to create and manage a shop in a matter of minutes. After we raised our first funding round we moved from The Hatchery space into our own office at Accelerator.

Was it difficult to get initial funding for EthicalBox? Funding wasn’t easy to come by. We managed to win a few competitions quite early that gave us grants and prize money to build a really basic platform. Since then, we have raised an angel round of funding. We are currently preparing for a seed round of funding to close a larger sum, which will really allow us to scale up and challenge some of the larger marketplaces.

What piece of advice would you give to students wanting to set up their own businesses?

I would recommend trying out your idea if you have one, even if it’s on a really small scale.

At the beginning when looking for advice, connections and help, people engage and invest in you and the idea, so if you can show you’re passionate and proactive, you’ll find you’re given much more help and guidance than you originally anticipated. I would also recommend applying for the next Hatchery intake and coming along to events at the Accelerator building and generally across Old Street and Tech City.

Want to study business at London Met? We offer the following courses:

International Business Management BSc (Hons) p.92

Business Management Extended Degree BA (Hons) p.90

Business Management and Marketing BA (Hons) p.91

Visit us

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Join us at an open day where you’ll have the opportunity to talk to current students, staff and graduates and to attend workshops about your course, our campuses and facilities.

Coming along to an open day is a great way to get to know us.

Our student support team will be on hand to guide you through the funding process and provide information on scholarships and bursaries. We can talk to you about the application process, accommodation, careers and our disabilities and dyslexia service.

London Met also run singular campus tours so that you can get a really good feel for where you’ll be studying. We have campuses in Aldgate, Holloway and Moorgate - some of the most influential and lively areas in London.

To attend an open day you can book online at: londonmet.ac.uk/opendays To book a campus tour visit: londonmet.ac.uk/campustours If you’ve got any questions please call our Admissions team on: +44 (0)20 7133 4200

“ On the way home from London. @LondonMetUni open day was well worth the early start.

Got so much useful advice. #metopenday” “ @LondonMetUni today has just been amazing, met so many cool people #MetOpenDay”

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London life

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When you study with us, you’ll get to experience, and become part of, one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the world.

Outside of lectures and study, our students take advantage of the buzzing nightlife in east London, the beautiful Royal parks, cheap eats in Brixton, live music in Camden and the museums, galleries and theatres dotted all over the city.

Amazing eats Over the past couple of years London’s restaurant scene has become obsessed with fancy fast food and stepping up to the challenge of feeding us hungry Londoners is the Meat family with Meatmission (Hoxton), Meatliquor (Oxford Circus), Meatmarket (Covent Garden) and Chickenliquor (Brixton).

Expect dark and trendy interiors, delicious cocktails and enough meat to last you a lifetime.

Okay, so eating lunch in an old toilet doesn’t sound like much fun, but we promise a trip to The Attendant is worth it. The converted Victorian public bathroom, not far from Oxford Circus, serves fantastic soups, salads, sandwiches and artisan coffee and prices are definitely student-esque. Just pull up a stool at one of the old porcelain urinals and away you go...with your bacon on sourdough, that is.

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Great nights out Your time in London isn’t complete without a night out in Peckham, or the Dalston of the south, as some might call it. Head to Bar Story and you’ll find an arty crowd milling amongst eclectic vintage furniture and amazingly priced drinks. Don’t miss out on happy hour from 6-7pm when you can get two of the same cocktail for £7!

No longer the reserve of geeky school kids, ping-pong has gone mainstream. Bounce in Holborn is one of the top destinations for this table tennis revival and you can eat, drink and play to your heart’s content. Evenings get packed so don’t forget to book.

A little bit of culture Watching a film at a Vue or Odeon is so last year. From hot-tub screenings to graveyard venues and immersive dress-up experiences, there’s something for everyone these days. For a fun but fully-clothed cinema outing it’s got to be the Rooftop Film Club. At this nomadic cinema audiences have enjoyed awardwinning movies, starry skies and refreshments from the rooftops of west London, Peckham, Stratford and Shoreditch.

Book tickets at The Roundhouse in Camden to see some of the best new bands around - Enter Shikari, Kodaline, Shlomo, FKA Twigs and Gorgon City have all performed to sold-out crowds. You can also check out up-and-coming artists at the venue’s hub sessions where resident artists aged 11-25 demonstrate their song-writing talent.

Top London tips Home to the White Cube gallery and the Fashion and Textile Museum, Bermondsey is fast becoming one of south London’s most hip hangouts. The White Cube hosts a number of contemporary art exhibitions as well as performances and artist talks. When you’ve exhausted its collections head to quirky pub The Woolpack for a well-earned drink.

If you’re not afraid of heights, sign up for an early morning yoga class on the new glass walkway at Tower Bridge. With fantastic views and peaceful surroundings, it’s the perfect place to zone out before your lectures.

Around town If you didn’t get to Stratford for the 2012 Olympics, don’t worry, there are still plenty of ways to explore Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.Take in the sights on a guided tour or climb the Arcelormittal Orbit, Britain’s tallest sculpture, to get a bird’s eye view of the area. Fitness fans don’t need to be Olympic champions to take advantage of state-ofthe-art facilities at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre or the swimming pools at the stylish London Aquatic Centre.

Based in the heart of Hackney, Draughts is none other than London’s first board games cafe. They’ve got a mind-boggling collection of Sunday afternoon entertainment from Risk: The Walking Dead, to Hungry Hungry Hippos and Logo Billionaire. Designing, playing, teaching, whatever you want to get involved with, you can - the cafe even hosts workshops, tournaments and themed evenings. Zombie games at Halloween anyone?

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 campus is also close to Highbury & Islington tube and railway station.

Aldgate Our Aldgate campus 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 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

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“It’s hard for me to picture ever wanting to be anywhere other than London. I mean, it’s got everything anybody could ever want. The best of world food, from ‘fine dining’ to ‘served in a paper napkin’; it’s the epicenter of the artistic world, with thousands of exhibits every week; and there are enough things to see and do to fill several lifetimes.”

Simon Cox London Met student

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Getting involved

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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.

The Rocket complex We host a wide range of student events at our fantastic venue The Rocket, situated at our Holloway campus - events include club nights, gigs, freshers and student society activities, movie nights and charity events.

The Rocket Cafe serves great coffee and toasted paninis, making it an ideal lunch spot.

With pool tables, plasma screens, Playstation 4, a great sound system and a courtyard garden, it’s a great place to chill out when you’re not in lectures.

Fresher’s fortnight A whole two weeks of special events at The Rocket including themed club nights, comedy, live music, a hypnotism show, pub quiz and more. It’s the best way to dive headfirst into the social life at London Met and make friendships that will last throughout univeristy and beyond.

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Prohibition party Swing DJs, casino tables and two-for-one cocktails feature at this stylish evening grab your best shoes and your retro outfits!

International Students Party DJs, bubbly and nibbles, dancing ’til late and guest appearances from the likes of Jamie Raven, mind reading magician.

Bounce The best place to hear new urban music from the freshest DJs. Are you a budding DJ? Get involved!

Society nights The team at The Rocket complex help support student social activity by mentoring societies on how to create, organise and hold a fantastic event at our venues.

Summer Ball In previous years we’ve had special appearances from the likes of Tinie Tempah, Roll Deep, Jodie Connor and Hotsteppa.

Marco Brunone Students’ Union officer for the Moorgate hub and BSc International Business Management graduate

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Marco, what do you do on a day-to-day basis in your role at the Students’ Union?

My average day starts at 9.30am with me responding to emails from students and staff.

Students often contact me at the SU for advice on any problems they may face on their course and at the University. I also carry the societies portfolio in the SU so I deal with possible campaigns and society information.

After many emails, I generally attend meetings with faculty or University representatives. This normally leads to another meeting with my executive team to discuss our strategy around all campuses. It’s not all about meetings, and quite often after lunch we get the chance to talk to students, collect feedback on welfare, and ask students how they feel about their education.

Attending sub-committee groups or student forums normally takes place in the afternoon to leave me with time to conclude the day working on year long projects like the NUS Green Impact award scheme. In the majority of cases my day just never finishes, there are always flyers to be done, posters to hang and a committee meeting to organise. That’s what’s so great about the SU there is always so much you can do and students are the ones that carry the benefit of your work.

I normally finish the day by attending a fun social or society event at London Met. After all, isn’t having fun while learning part of what being a student is about?

Why did you decide to run for an officer position and how did you win over the voters?

I decided to run for my current position because London Met gave me so much and I wanted to give back. I also wanted to defend and increase the interests of all London Met students, ranging from welfare to academic issues.

To win the confidence of the voters, you just need to be yourself. You need to believe in what you stand for and always work hard to accomplish your goals.

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What is your vision for the Moorgate hub and for the University as a whole?

My vision is to create a social school that gives opportunities to everyone. Opportunities to build your career and become the person you want to be in life. Students can face challenges during their academic career and sometimes cannot dedicate their full potential to education.

I envision an institution that puts students’ troubles at the heart of the agenda. Sustainable funds for young students and parent students.

Flexible choices in the content of education.

I try to apply my vision through my actions.

What has working at the SU taught you about yourself?

It has taught me to never give up and always believe in your ideas. You can have so many brilliant ideas but without motivation and consistency, you will never accomplish anything.

I have learned to welcome challenges so to prove I can overcome them, rather than give up. Time management and working with teams or people are skills not to be underestimated. If you master these skills there is a good chance you will be successful in what you do. The best thing I learned is that you can never have too much knowledge. Research and reading up for any argument is the best approach!

After your stint as an SU officer, what are you hoping to do career-wise?

I would like to work for the Financial Conduct Authority one day, just to be on the side of the good guys when helping to regulate our chaotic financial system. I will also confess that my life long dream is to work for the United Nations to help promote sustainable development in countries where poverty is a reality that is always ignored.

Visit the Students’ Union website and find out how you could get involved: londonmetsu.org.uk

Students’ Union 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. 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 shows such as ‘Top Tens with David Rowe’ 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.

Student societies Blues, Rock and Metal Society, South Asian Students Society, V2 Law Society, Liberal Society, Aviation Society, Model United Nations Society and 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.

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Sports Joining the football team or taking up squash isn’t just about getting fit; it’s also a great way to have fun, make new friends and gain excellent teamwork skills. Rugby, basketball, cheerleading, squash, cricket, football, 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 cardiovascular equipment; a full-sized basketball court complete with scoreboard; dance studio; and fitness studio. londonmetstudents.com There are also a number of excellent sporting facilities around London for you to use and parks where you can cycle, rollerblade, play baseball and even horse ride.

“I got started with Verve Radio to get some experience since I’m aiming to be working at Radio 1 within five years.

It’s great because not only have I met fantastic people, I get to muck about with them on live air. It’s a good laugh as well as useful experience for the future.”

Iain Scherr Producer at London Met’s student radio station, Verve.

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Alima Begum Senior student ambassador and BSc Criminology and Youth Studies student

Interested in being a student ambassador? Visit: londonmet.ac.uk/ambassadors

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Alima, what does your job as a student ambassador at London Met involve?

As part of my job I work as a mentor and that’s my favourite bit as I find it most rewarding.

I work with students who are falling behind academically and help them get back on track.

Sometimes I work at open days where I meet and greet students. Other times schools and colleges visit London Met and my main duties are to look after the students, answer questions and provide campus tours so that the pupils can see what our university looks like and what it has to offer. When I’m not doing open days or taster days I work for the admin team, which requires good communication skills.

Teamwork is important and I’ve met lots of other student ambassadors who I have become good friends with. The job requires you to be friendly and confident and getting promoted to senior ambassador over the past three years has made me realise I have potential. It gave me confidence which I can take with me in my future career.

Would you recommend the job to other students?

Definitely. Being a student ambassador makes you feel as if you are a part of the University.

My motto is ‘what you put in is what you’ll get out’ and that’s always worked for me and I believe it can work for others.

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What do you enjoy about studying at London Met? I enjoy the fact that I’ve made lots of friends and we all go to the library to study together and help each other out. There’s lots of help and opportunities at London Met which makes it easier to study. I also enjoy the fact that my university isn’t far from home so the commute to lectures and work isn’t difficult. There’s also loads of food places to eat out at around the University.

You’re studying criminology and youth studies – have you thought about the types of jobs you might do after graduation?

There are two roles I’m looking to get into after graduating. One of them is a youth worker because I enjoy working with and helping young people and the other is a victim specialist, which would require further study.

Want to study criminology at London Met? We offer the following courses: Criminology BSc (Hons) p. 100 Criminology and Youth Studies BSc (Hons) p.102

Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons) p.102

Che Homersham Joshua O’Dude Kasturi Torchia Ekramul Robbani Members of London Met’s parkour team

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Che, explain to us what parkour is first of all…

Parkour is the art of movement; combining running, jumping, vaulting, climbing and rolling over and through obstacles and terrain. The practice involves vigorous body conditioning and constant practice at a safe and progressive rate to build skill and confidence for the practitioner (traceur).

Eventually, you will see walls, railings, trees and other objects in your environment as stepping stones to bigger and more elaborate routes.

No matter what skill level, with the guidance of our seasoned coaches and friendly members, beginners can enjoy the experience and even exceed their personal expectations within as little as a few months of consistent training.

What do you enjoy about being part of the team?

Kasturi: The people are so lovely, it’s a really nurturing environment, accepting of everyone and their own unique abilities. Of course I love it mostly due to the fact that we are all learning from one another to be faster and more creative.

Ekramul: Parkour is a great way to meet new people and make new friends.

Had you done any parkour before you joined the London Met team?

Kasturi: No, I had done salsa for about eight years but never anything like this. The movement was so new to me. I train fourteen hours a week now in addition to the Wednesday classes.

What’s the hardest, and the best thing, about parkour?

Che: When I started parkour, the hardest part was adapting my lifestyle to cater to my training - this included better nutrition and taking more care of my body but it paid off and I feel great.

The good things? Improved confidence, health and happiness...the best thing is the people I get to train with each week; their dedication inspires me to improve myself.

Joshua: The hardest thing was gaining confidence to try new techniques. The best thing about parkour is seeing what people can do. For myself, it feels like I’m flying through the air when using my parkour skills.

Ekramul, you’ve managed to link your architecture course at London Met with parkour - tell us about the project you’re working on…

This year I’m studying in a ‘Live Projects Studio’ which means working with real clients in a real place and in this case it was Hayes (Hillingdon), west London.

One of the early objectives of the project was to go out and start a conversation with the locals, find a client, programme and site, in order to design a specific type of building. What better idea to use than parkour? I held an event for two days where people of all ages came and experienced it for the first time. It was fun and I believe it changed the perspective of the environment for some people.

The project I successfully presented to the local council and Hillingdon Play Association focuses on a change in level environment. This includes street furniture and landscaping which creates a new town square and acts informally as a playground for parkour. The site I chose is directly opposite a train station - ideal for setting the scene and environment for Hayes commuters and visitors.

Want to find out more about the sports we offer at London Met? Visit our website: londonmet.ac.uk/services/sport-andrecreation

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An international community

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Our international students come from all over the world and you’ll have the opportunity to meet people from a variety of different backgrounds.

International Office We offer a welcoming and supportive environment situated in one of the world’s greatest cities. If you need support during your time with us the team at the International Office can provide valuable information and advice. Our main office is located at our Holloway campus (London) and we have regional offices in Beijing (China) and Lahore (Pakistan). We also have a dedicated international liaison officer based in Chennai (India). Our international admission and advice teams will process your application and support you through the visa process. londonmet.ac.uk/international

Academic and English language entry requirements In addition to academic requirements we expect students to have obtained a recognised English language qualification such as an IELTS or Pearson PTE. Depending on the programme you choose to study you will need to have an equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (minimum) or Pearson PTE 51 (minimum).

We also recognise overseas academic qualifications with reference to UK NARIC, the UK’s National Agency responsible for providing information on international qualifications. londonmet.ac.uk/englishrequirements

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

European Union students London Metropolitan University is one of the most popular British universities for European students. We are committed to the implementation of the Bologna process, an EU initiative concerned with opening up access to educational opportunities across Europe. 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.

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Study abroad Students currently studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level outside the UK are welcome to apply to us for a semester. This is a great opportunity to experience life as a student in London and transfer academic credit to your home university. For further information about this option, please visit: londonmet.ac.uk/studyabroad-international Immigration advice and student support The International Students Advice team at the International Office provide expert advice and guidance to all international students and specifically for those students applying for a Tier 4 student visa. The team can also assist with the applications for relevant dependants, student visitor visas and advise on your ability to work in the UK, during and after your studies. londonmet.ac.uk/immigrationadvice

Working in the UK If you are an international student on a Tier 4 (General) Student visa and you are studying at or above degree level with us, you will be permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during term-time and full-time during holidays.

London Metropolitan University has a careers and employment service which can help you find a part time job 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 see us and get information on the UK job market and job search techniques. londonmet.ac.uk/international-careers Accommodation Living in London is a fantastic experience and there are many exciting areas in which you may wish to stay. London Met’s Accommodation Bureau can offer you advice on finding a place to stay during your studies.

External halls of residence, homestays and private rented accommodation are often popular choices. Turn to page 42 for more information or visit: londonmet.ac.uk/accommodation /LondonMetInternational @IntLondMet

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Money matters

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We offer a number of bursaries and course fee reductions where you can receive cash to help with your studies.

Tuition fees 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 For information on course fees for international students, please visit our course pages, or go to: londonmet.ac.uk/international/ feesandfunding 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 Can I afford to go to university?

Yes you can. And we can help you through: Cash towards your studies We offer a number of bursaries and course fee reductions to UK and other home rate students (such as EU students who have been living in the UK for three or more years prior to the start of their course). These bursaries and reductions can help towards your expenses such as childcare, books and accommodation.

A little bit of help gets you one step further to achieving your future career.

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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 You might consider doing an extended degree (a four year course which includes Year 0) if you don’t yet have the qualifications or experience to meet the entry requirements of an undergraduate degree. We offer a number of bursaries to students who study one of these extended degree programmes: Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing and London Guildhall 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 four year 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 That’s £5,000 cash over the four years.

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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 for each progressive year of your undergraduate degree (you’ll need to be receiving a full maintenance grant)

£1,000 cash if you progress onto the second year Totalling £1,000 off your tuition fees and £5,000 cash over the four years 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 for each progressive year of your undergraduate degree (you’ll need to be receiving a full maintenance grant)

£1,000 cash if you progress to the second year of study Helping you save £2,500 on your fees and giving you £5,000 cash over the four years Please see pgs 77-137 for information on our extended degree programmes starting in September 2016.

Email admissions@londonmet.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding any of our bursaries and scholarships.

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Care leavers bursary ondon Met is pleased to offer a full-time Care L Leavers Bursary of £1,500 for each progressive year of your undergraduate degree. This is intended to help towards accommodation set up costs and basic living expenses.

In 2014, the University secured the Care Leavers Buttle Trust Quality Mark in recognition of its commitment to helping students from foster or residential care into higher education.

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, technology or languages and awards scholarships worth up to £7,000 a year to those students wanting to study within the Lord Mayor’s chosen field.

The 2016/17 Sir John Cass’s Foundation Scholarship subject of excellence has not been announced as yet, but for the latest information visit: londonmet.ac.uk/jcscholarship We have a number of science students currently benefiting from these scholarships so do keep visiting our website.

Earning while you learn Our Job Shop 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.

Student loans 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. If you’re a full-time student you don’t have to pay any of these loans back until you have finished your course, and are earning £21,000 or over.

For more information and to apply online for student finance visit: gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance Please note that EU students need to fill out a paper-based form to apply for funding. This can be found at: gov.uk/student-finance-forms 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.111) or BSc Social Work (p.133).

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

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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.

Is it worth it in the end?

When you balance the cost of tuition fees against the higher employment and earning potential of having a degree you can easily see how studying at university is an investment.

London Met funding workshops You can also join one of our funding workshops held in March and April which are geared to help all UK and EU students with a London Met offer.

How do I pay?

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. londonmet.ac.uk/payingyourfees More information londonmet.ac.uk/advice

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Where will I live?

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Living in London is a fantastic experience and there are many exciting areas in which you may wish to stay during your studies.

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.

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Budget Wood Green Hall, situated in north London, is an excellent option for those on a budget.

There’s internet in each of the study rooms and you’ll have access to the shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. The hall is a sociable place to live and common rooms offer comfy seating, ping pong tables, TV and Wifi. The area in which you’ll be living is a vibrant and diverse location with restaurants, bars and cinemas on your doorstep. Wood Green Hall is a short walk from the tube station and you can reach central London in just 20 minutes.

Prices from £135 per week* Mid-range A stylish and brightly coloured building, The Arcade provides accommodation for over 300 students and is a handy ten minute walk from our Holloway campus in north London.

You can choose from 4, 5, or 6-bedroom cluster flats and each room is furnished with a wash basin, bed, drawer chest, bedside cabinet, desk light, book shelf and study desk.

Shared kitchens come with a 21” TV with Freeview channels. The building is located on Holloway Road, with many shops, cafes and supermarkets close by.

Prices from £174 per week*

High-end The floor to ceiling windows at Nido Spitalfields offer extraordinary views of several London landmarks including the famous Gherkin in London’s city centre. The residence has space for over 1,200 students and is located in one of the capital’s most fashionable locations and best known for Spitalfields market. Trendy Hoxton and Brick Lane are just minutes away and you’ll be a short walk from London Met’s City campus locations.

Liverpool Street Station and Aldgate Station offer easy links to our campus in Holloway, north London.

Prices from £319 per week* Private rented accommodation Some of our students opt for private rented accommodation where they rent a flat either through a letting agent or directly through the landlord. If you want to find out where to look for properties, get information on rental contracts and advice on viewings and deposits, you can visit the London Met website.

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

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Alternative accommodation 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 short stay accommodation, we can provide information on hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, and short stay private accommodation.

For more information on halls of residence, private rented accommodation and alternative types of university accommodation visit: londonmet.ac.uk/accommodation

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Student support services

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Our experienced and professional staff are committed to helping you achieve your full potential while at university.

Student Services can provide you with information, advice and guidance on a range of issues: academic, financial, personal, career related, emotional, spiritual, developmental, as well as disabilities, dyslexia and accommodation.

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 Difference (SpLD) such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, physical or sensory disabilities and long-term medical conditions, including mental health challenges.

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We offer:

advice to students wishing to investigate whether they may have a SpLD, including dyslexia screening

advice on recommendations for reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act (2010), to ensure that students are enabled to participate as fully as possible in academic life at London Metropolitan University

guidance on the funding available to disabled students, such as the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) londonmet.ac.uk/disabilities Counselling service Everyone needs support from time to time and it’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 issues including: relationships, sex and sexuality, study problems, cultural issues and family concerns.

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, meditation, mindfulness and other transferable skills. londonmet.ac.uk/counselling

Where to live For information on where to live while studying turn to page 42. londonmet.ac.uk/accommodation Funding and financial advice For guidance on money matters see page 36. londonmet.ac.uk/aifs Career development, employment and volunteering opportunities Our careers consultants can help you to plan for your future and we have many opportunities for you to develop the skills that employers are looking for.

To find out how, turn to page 12 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 page 11 or visit: londonmet.ac.uk/appclinics

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Spiritual life 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 Contact Student Services +44 (0)20 7133 2094 (Holloway) and +44 (0)20 7320 2370 (Aldgate) studentservices@londonmet.ac.uk londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices International student advice For more information turn to page 32. 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. You can also drop into the SU to get your NUS and MetCard for discounts at the University and around London. londonmetsu.org.uk

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Facilities and learning resources

50 - 51 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 excellent learning resources to ensure that you have what you need during your studies.

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 London Met student, Iwona Boesche, win the prestigious Lady Oliver Mooting Cup 2014, judged by the Rt Hon Lord Reed (Justice of the Supreme Court).

I want to study business. How can I get up-to-date financial information for my course projects?

At our School of Business the Bloomberg information terminals and IBM Smarter Planet Law 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’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, joined us for the unveiling of the £100,000 facility, which includes 40 computers equipped with the latest design software, large screen TVs and a mobile ‘Tricaster’ to provide students with the best possible training for a career in media.

As an artist, what kinds of workshops and studios can I use?

Described by our own Patrick Brill (AKA Bob and Roberta Smith) as the ‘Aldgate Bauhaus’, our brand new studios at The Cass, located in the East End, provide inspiring spaces for you to innovate and create. You’ll have access to Cass Works, which offers specialist facilities including wood, metal and plastic workshops; purpose-built architecture design studios; 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.

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I’ve always wanted to study science at university. What are your lab facilities like?

Our £30 million Science Centre, featuring our ‘superlab’ with 280 workstations, offers a multitude of facilities. You can 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 some of the most advanced Cisco labs in London, a specialist games programming lab 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 the TimesOnline, Comic Relief and EMI Records.

Student hubs Our brand new undergraduate and postgraduate hubs are located at our three campuses and are designed to help you with any student needs you may have including timetable and module information, exam results and enrolment. You can also access and book appointments with a wealth of other support services offered at the University, such as Student Services, Finance, learning support services and the Academic Registry.

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Café culture The Aldgate Blue Lounge offers comfy sofas and meeting areas, free Wi-Fi, high spec TVs and a large refectory. At our Holloway campus you can enjoy refreshments and food at Enrico’s, the Piazza or Costa. The Cass’ Central House location offers barista-style drinks from popular coffeehouse Vagabond and at Moorgate you can grab a coffee from Costa on the way to a lecture.

A spot to socialise If you’re looking for something a little more relaxed between lectures, head to The Rocket on Holloway Road. Open in the day as well as the evening, the Rocket has pool tables, plasma screens, a PS3, a great sound-system and a courtyard garden.

Library and IT resources At London Met you have access to our three libraries, located at Calcutta House, Commercial Road and Holloway Road. There are plenty of computers as well as comfortable informal learning spaces and at the Holloway Road library you can take advantage of the techno booths, teaching rooms and a café area. Students can also get access to the City Business Library around the corner from our Moorgate campus.

All London Met libraries have a large range of up-to-date information and resources including e-journals, e-books, and databases, which are also accessible outside the University via the library catalogue at: catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk

Our libraries have open access networked PCs, printing and copying facilities to support your studies. In designated areas you can get wireless access to the internet using your own laptop. We offer group and silent learning zones and there are group study rooms that you can book. To save you time, there are many self-service facilities including borrowing and returning items, renewals and reservations. The web based catalogue is easy to use and can be accessed both on- and off-campus.

Special collections The University has various special collections including the University Archives.

Trades Union Congress Library Collections London Met’s Trades Union Congress Library Collections is the major research library for the study of all aspects of trade unions and collective bargaining with both historical and contemporary coverage. The collections are available as reference and provide a wealth of information for those with a particular interest in the field. For more information please visit: londonmet.ac.uk/tuc The East End Archive The East End Archive is a collection of images ranging from traditional documentary practice to works of the imagination, and include photographs by Don McCullin, Brian Griffin, Tom Hunter, Jo Spence, Paul Trevor, Steven Berkoff and Mike Seaborne.

It is an online digital resource intended for artists, designers, academics and researchers from a cross-section of disciplines. The Archive focuses on artists and photographers whose practice is concerned with the East

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End of London and its diaspora, where the East End is understood as both a geographic location and an intangible space, a perpetually shifting frontier within the urban sprawl of London that is part real and part imagined. thecass.com/east-end-archive Need help using the library?

We are here to aid you in your studies and our academic liaison librarians are qualified to provide learning support and information skills training and ensure that the appropriate information resources you need are available throughout your course.

Your dedicated librarian can help you acquire valuable information literacy skills which will enable you to locate, retrieve, evaluate and use the most relevant resources for your research for specific assignments and projects. We publish guides and online tutorials about resources specific to your subject area, which are a good starting point when you need support.

Additionally, there is an open course called Library Matters that will teach you to find, evaluate and use the information you need for your studies and assessments. You can dip into different sections or follow the order of the course sections and there is no need to log in or create an account.

To access Library Matters visit: tinyurl.com/or855sj To access our subject guides visit: bit.ly/subjectresources Information on all of our services, library opening hours, borrowing rights, resources and contacts can be found at: londonmet.ac.uk/library

Sharon Heidaripour BSc Sports Therapy graduate, FIFA and Arsenal Academy sports therapist and owner of OneLife Performance

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Sharon, you’ve been working non-stop since you graduated from London Met – tell us what you’ve been up to…

I’ve been pursuing my dreams, working in football as a sports therapist and fitness coach, mainly in men’s football, with under 7s to under 18s, as well as with senior players ranging from grassroots level, through non-league and premier league academy clubs such as Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC, all the way up to international level. I have also been working in international settings, with roles at the Caribbean Cup, Women’s Euro, Women’s World Cups and the 2012 London Olympics. I’ve also completed a master’s in football rehabilitation and have been working as a personal trainer, training the non-football population, mainly for weight loss and injury rehabilitation.

Under-17 Women’s World Cup, and it was business as usual, 15-16 hours work a day for four weeks, buzzing atmosphere and great surroundings.

The sports therapy industry tends to be quite male-dominated. Have you ever found it a difficult area to work in as a woman?

Of course it’s been difficult at times, usually I’ve been the only woman, especially working in men’s football. Some males really try to make it hard for you, but I’ve used it to my advantage.

My motto is what doesn’t break you, will make you. Though I have to say I think it’s football and not the sports therapy industry.

What did you enjoy most about studying BSc Sports Therapy?

You also set up your own business, OneLife I really loved the whole experience. I found the Performance. What inspired you to go it alone? course modules really interesting, the facilities I always wanted my own business and to be were great and there were lots of opportunities my own boss, so it was just a matter of time. to do work experience. I also enjoyed social I have been self employed during most of my nights at The Rocket, the sports days, (I used sports therapy career and it made sense to take to coach the ladies football team) and all the it to the next level. At the moment I am in the fantastic people I met. I really had the best time process of expanding it, so it’s exciting times! of my life while I was studying at London Met, I still miss those days!

Can you describe a typical working day at FIFA tournaments?

What were the sports therapy facilities like A typical working day would start around at the university?

7am and go on till 11pm, sometimes it starts The (sports therapy) clinic was great because earlier and finishes later. During this time I do we could practice hands-on work such as injury a mixture of work depending on the individual assessments, manual and electro therapy, needs, there’s a lot of tapings, strappings, injury gym based exercises, and in the big sports hall treatments, recovery sessions, yoga therapy, we used to go through all the functional rehab mentoring, writing reports etc. I also assist with exercises and other creative practical work. the daily training sessions, fitness assessments and overall mental and physical support.

Interested in sports therapy?

Although it’s non-stop, it’s such a great positive We offer the following courses: working environment, I love it!

Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons) p.136 You’ve also been involved in a sports Sports and Dance Therapy, BSc (Hons) p.135 therapy project in Costa Rica. How did Physical Education and Football Coaching that differ to working in the UK? with Arsenal in the Community, FdSc p.135 I absolutely loved Costa Rica, it’s such a beautiful ahedakhdfkashdlksaf place with amazing people! To be honest the work didn’t differ, I was there with FIFA for the

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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 onand off-campus. Your Google Apps suite also includes use of Google Docs, allowing you to collaborate with other students 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 CELT’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

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“The (sports therapy) clinic was great because we could practice handson work such as injury assessments, manual and electro therapy, gym based exercises, and in the big sports hall we used to go through all the functional rehab exercises and other creative practical work.”

Sharon Heidaripour, BSc Sports Therapy graduate, now working for Arsenal and FIFA

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The Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design

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Learning through practice, playing with process and working with clients, our students gain realworld experience in both individual and collaborative projects, engaging with professionals, communities and companies.

The Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design (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. There are regular evening and lunchtime lecture series delivered by highly regarded practitioners and academics.

You’ll have access to Cass Works, incorporating our digital manufacturing centre and housing cutting edge equipment from rapid prototyping to water-jet cutting, and Cass Projects, which is committed to developing live projects within the curriculum.

Many students have exhibited internationally and have won prestigious awards.

The School of Architecture provides you with the practical skills and confidence needed to excel in the profession. Teaching staff come from some of the 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, Japan, Sierra Leone, 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.

‘One of Europe’s Top 100 Schools of Architecture and Design’ DOMUS magazine, 2014

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.

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Cass Projects (The Projects Office) provides a supportive, professional environment that allows students and staff to undertake consultancy commissions and research projects, as well as providing project management support to live projects carried out by students as part of their course work.

Recent successful interdisciplinary projects have included the award winning Aldgate Project, Made in Hayes and Solar Decathlon China.

Both The Cass and The Moscow School of Architecture (MARCH), the School that we helped establish in Moscow, were included in the new edition of ‘Europe’s Top 100 Schools of Architecture and Design’ published by prestigious DOMUS Magazine in 2014

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, Aimee McWilliams, Patrick Brill (Bob and Roberta Smith) and Simone Ten Hompel

The Cass engages with London’s many creative festivals. Students have exhibited at London Design Festival, Clerkenwell Design Week, London Festival of Architecture and more

Cass staff Maurice Mitchell, Bo Tang and Shamoon Patwari were shortlisted for RIBA President’s Awards for Research 2014

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Since 2012 our teaching studios at Central House have been redesigned by our own Architecture Research Unit (ARU). Modelled on the idea of city streets the studios have been attracting positive attention in international publications

Our many specialist facilities include wood and metal workshops, laboratories, TV and recording studios, editing suites and darkrooms Read more: thecass.com See our courses under: Architecture (p.80), Art and Design (p.82), Film, Music and Theatre (p.107)

Ioana Marinescu, December 2012

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Anita Lewton Lecturer for BA Film and Broadcast Production at London Met’s The Cass, screenwriter and co-founder of Corazon Films UK

Check out our student-led production company We Make Film at: wemakefilm.co.uk @WeMakeFilmLDN

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Anita, you’ve been working in the film and TV industry for many years. Can you tell us a bit about your background?

I trained as an actress at drama school but after touring with theatre for years I went to the USA and studied film at UCLA. It was a fantastic period and I got a master’s in screenwriting but I really missed Europe and returned to the UK to set up a production company to produce professional film and TV. I then made films that have been sold abroad and shown on TV and at many festivals and started teaching producing and screenwriting.

What have been your most exciting projects so far?

I am very proud of a short we made in 2002 funded by the London Production Fund and Tower Hamlets called ‘Lemon Crush’, which was shown all over the world and on TV channels from Sundance to Channel 4. It has a special look and atmosphere and people have written to us from other countries saying how it stayed with them for ages. I’ve also worked on films in France and North Africa...but every film project I start takes up a lot of energy and enthusiasm so each one is special in a different way.

How practical is the BA Film and Broadcast Production course at London Met? British production companies whether in TV or film or animation or games are currently enjoying a boom in production; the first thing they say when people ask for work is ‘where did you train?’ or ‘what experience do you have?’ The way we teach on the film and broadcast degree at London Met is different to other courses - we offer real time professional experiences at level 6 in factual film making and we also introduce drama fiction students

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at level 6 to the industry at their graduation screening at the British Film Institute in June.

When they leave the course students can have an excellent showreel to present with their CV. Work experience is a crucial aspect of the CV. How does the course support students in this area?

We help students find work placements and introduce them to various agencies where we have links and relationships. We offer cross year crewing so they can work on a short at a higher level as a runner, for example. There are also opportunities to go to events and trade shows like Broadcast Video Exposition and the Berlin Film market.

Do you have any top tips for students wanting to work in the TV or film industry?

Be prepared to use university as a starting point to get a really good show reel and to work hard on projects like script writing and planning of your own films. Start as a runner and get to know a real skillset or job role - many many excellent celebrities started as runners; Dermot O’Leary from X Factor, our own alumna Destiny Ekaragha, director of Gone Too Far. Destiny started as a runner after graduating and ended up getting £10,000 for a short she wrote while at London Met. Interested in studying film and broadcast production?

We offer the following courses: Film and Broadcast Production, BA (Hons) p.107 Film, Media and Music Extended Degree (with Foundation Year) p.108

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law

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London Met’s Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law is located in the heart of London’s commercial district, home to some of the biggest corporations and professional services and close to a multitude of creative and high tech businesses in east London.

We offer a dynamic and relevant portfolio of challenging business, management and legal courses that equip our graduates with the knowledge and skills to accelerate their professional career paths. Those who wish to build a career in the exciting world of the creative and cultural industries will find the Guildhall experience especially welcoming.

Expert lecturers, industry-consultants and researchers support our undergraduate programmes.

Leading professional bodies accredit many Guildhall courses, including: the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, the Chartered Certified Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Personal Development, the Law Society and the Bar Council. We are a Chartered Institute of Management official partner institution.

We place great emphasis on developing the employability of our graduates. Our connections with many organisations both nationally and internationally help students secure placements through the Guildhall Placements and Employability Unit

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The Faculty has links with around 100 leading business and law icons serving as visiting professors who engage directly with students on work-based projects, mentoring, talent management, work shadowing and internships. Honourable visiting professors have included Lord Faridoon Billmoria CBE, founder and chairman of Cobra Beer and ‘magic circle’ law firm Allen and Overy partner, Sir David Brewer, former Lord Mayor of London

The University has recently made a multimillion-pound investment in our Electra House Moorgate building, to offer a state ofthe-art learning environment. The Moorgate Student Hub, opened in 2014, offers a service centre at which, for example, you can book appointments with your personal academic tutor, our careers department or library services staff. You can also take advantage of IT sessions or book one of the new work pods, complete with PCs, for quiet study

Everyone can benefit from the Guildhall’s thriving student community – you can join student-run London Met Entrepreneurs or become a member of the prestigious Mansfield Law Society We look forward to welcoming you and to helping you find your place to succeed in London.

Find out more: londonmet.ac.uk/fbl See our courses under: Accounting, Economics and Finance (p.78), Business and Management (p.90), Law (p.116), Marketing, Media and Communications (p.118)

Tunde Okewale Human rights barrister at Doughty Street Chambers specialising in crime, sports law and regulation; consultant; public speaker and winner of numerous awards including the JCI London Ten Outstanding Young People Award 2013.

You can find Tunde on: @Urbnlawyer Tundeokewale Tunde Okewale www.urbanlawyers.co.uk

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Tunde was also named Diversity Champion at the UK Diversity Legal Awards 2014 and featured in GQ magazine as one of the most influential men under 38.5!

What’s a ‘normal’ day like for you at the chambers?

No two days are ever the same; I might be conducting research on law or preparing to appear in court. The cases I deal with, along with the issues of law, are often similar but always different, and so there is variety in each and every day. There are also instances where I may not be in chambers for many weeks because I am conducting a trial.

You’ve said that careers advisors and professionals in the field told you you’d never make it as a barrister. How did you overcome such barriers?

By having a Rocky Balboa mindset. Things rarely work out the way you plan and there will always be negative people, distractions and stumbling blocks that you have to deal with. The key point to remember is to persist and to develop the courage to move on even when everyone around you is telling you that it is OK to give up.

What did you enjoy most about studying law at London Met? The teachers, most were very passionate and committed to helping their students. They were always willing to help and provide advice.

As well as being a barrister, you’ve also found time to help the Jamaican and Canadian governments facilitate workshops for disaffected youths and to feature as an expert on the BBC Radio 1 Xtra broadcast of ‘Gangs on Film’. Of which achievement/ project are you most proud?

Of all my achievements, I would say that I am most proud of the charity organisation that I created called Urban Lawyers. It provides education to young people about their legal

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rights and inspiration to law students from non-traditional backgrounds through online resources, merchandise, networking and events. I created Urban Lawyers because I wanted to be in many places at the same time, helping as many people as I possibly could. The only way to do that was by creating an initiative which could exist even if I was not around.

You took on a role at Hackney Community Law Centre and are quite heavily involved in the community that you grew up in. How did that start and why is it important to you?

I was delivering a keynote address at an event at BPP law school and one of the members in audience was a member of staff at Hackney Community Law Centre. I was approached at the end of the event and asked if I would like to become a patron. I’m honored to have been asked to be a patron for a law centre that operates in the community that I grew up in. If you are in position to give back you must do so.

What advice would you give to students who are thinking about studying law?

Start now - there are many factors that contribute to success in both your professional and personal life but the one factor that’s required is action. Most people don’t reach their full potential because they never start. They are always preparing, planning and waiting for the best time to begin. You will never be completely ready so just start now and adjust along the way.

Want to study law? We offer a range of courses including: Law, LLB (Hons) p. 117

Law (with International Relations), LLB (Hons) p. 117 Business Law, LLB (Hons) p. 116

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

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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.

The Faculty has strong European and international links including partners in China, Nepal, Antigua, Trinidad, and Ireland, as well as strong local community links. Many courses lead to professional accreditation and/or certification with relevant bodies.

The School of Psychology – we offer professionally accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a vibrant and supportive academic environment.

Research 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 and Care Professions Council.

Many of our courses are professionally accredited and our 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.

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The School of Computing – we provide cutting edge academic and professional qualifications informed by the latest research and practice in the computing industry. We also 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.

You’ll have access to a number of excellent facilities including a specialist games programming lab, 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

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: londonmet.ac.uk/flsc See our courses under: Computing and IT (p.96), Health and Nutrition (p.111), Mathematics (p.120), Psychology (p.124), Sciences (p.125), Sport and Sport Science (p.134)

Dr Nigel Medhurst BSc Games Modelling, Animation and Effects course leader

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Nigel, you’ve been working in the computing industry for many years. In what areas do you specialise?

I specialise in 2D/3D modelling and animation using a variety of offline approaches and software and am passionate about good creative design principles and developing the creative talents of our students.

My approach to teaching and learning is to ensure that games modelling, animation and effects practice takes place within the wider environment of film, theatre and the creative arts, though. To this end, I always try and find a different angle and take on these practices with students to inspire them to push the boundaries of what they can do.

You recently appeared on television to take part in a fascinating discussion about artificial intelligence and robotics for BBC World News. How will future lives of humans be affected by such technological advancements?

We are already starting to see current developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics finding their way into everyday life, and I believe that a lot of people can benefit from improvements in these technologies. For example, socially isolated individuals, as well as people with limited mobility, can benefit greatly from progress in robotics, even if it is just for helping them with everyday tasks.

I consider that the benefits of these developments can greatly outweigh any negatives if we remember the human aspects of technology. It is not about dehumanization, but rather about reinventing ourselves, thinking about our place in the world, and becoming more intelligent and more sensitive to the needs of others.

How practical is the course?

The course allows students to develop the practical computer graphics skills they are best at and that employers are looking for. Particular focus is on the techniques and tools used for the development of graphics for games (concept art/storyboarding, modelling, rigging, animation, texturing and VFXs).

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students build their work portfolio and participate in a variety of design work. This also includes the possibility of working with game companies, London Met’s WoW Agency, and through a 3rd year employability work placement.

How important is it for students to get work experience and does London Met help students to obtain industry contacts?

It is very important for students to get work experience. The games sector is looking for technical artists: technically competent modellers who have good life drawing and modelling skills, can animate, can create visual effects and are competent in a range of post production techniques. These skills are progressively developed over the three years of the degree.

As part of their third year students take a Long Work Related Learning module, which enables them to undertake an appropriate period of professional activity, related to their course with a business or community organisation and to gain credit for their achievements.

Existing connections with UK game businesses also help provide opportunities for students to meet people working in the industry, as well as the opportunity to visit events, and listen to guest lecturers and masterclasses.

Where are your graduates working now?

Some of our graduates have become 3D artists working in modelling, texturing, lighting and rigging where their work had been involved in creating dynamics simulations, in VFX companies such as MPC. Others have found roles with companies like Rocksteady, where they work as technical animators and on the animation side of things others work for companies such as Framestore, or at The Mill on commercials. Others have worked for the BBC in a variety of roles or set up as independents.

Interested in this field of study?

We offer the following courses: Games Modelling, Animation and Effects, BSc (Hons) p.98 Computer Games Programming, BSc (Hons), p.96

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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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. Guests have included: author of Chav, Owen Jones; George Alagiah; Jon Snow; and Krishnan Guru-Murthy.

Our students can enjoy London Met’s £100,000 journalism newsroom, opened by the editor of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger, which includes 40 computers

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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

All of our courses have close links with employers, and many are accredited by professional bodies such as the General Social Care Council and the Chartered Institute of Housing

Our lecturers regularly influence the world around us with their research: we have given work recommendations to Police Scotland and delivered bespoke training modules to the police service in Abu Dhabi

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 Read more: londonmet.ac.uk/fssh See our courses under: Criminology (p.100), Education and Teaching (p.103), English and Creative Writing (p.106), Film, Music and Theatre (p.107), International Foundation Programme (p.114), Journalism (p.114), Languages (p.115), Marketing, Media and Communications (p.118), Politics and International Relations (p.122), Social Work and Social Studies (p.132), Youth Studies (p.136).

Dr Brian McDonough Senior lecturer and course leader for BSc Sociology

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Brian, what attracted you to the field of sociology?

I grew up in a community in the city of Liverpool (in the Northwest), which, like many other urban communities in the UK, suffered from economic deprivation and related social problems. I felt passionately about many issues my community faced and chose sociology as a way of making better sense of it. I have always been passionate about seeking a better quality of life for all and was drawn to sociology because it examines inequalities in areas such as education and work, and deals with understanding how we can actively achieve more social equality and social justice. Doing sociology was more than a rational choice – I was drawn to it because I believed in what the discipline could do, and achieve, through social research.

‘problems’ are created by examining the way in which these issues have been constructed through media and political discourses.

What do you enjoy about teaching at London Met? Our course is very pro-active and engaging and relies on students to get involved in academic discussions and debates. Some of the sessions can really get the blood flowing and I see students thoroughly and passionately arguing what they think is a better way of understanding economic, political and sociological issues. I really enjoy getting involved in these discussions and working with talented students who are able to think through and articulate ‘hot topics’.

Employers often value real experience.

How practical is the course?

Our course is academic and requires students to read and study sociological issues using academic literature. However, sociology itself deals with contemporary issues and experiences of the real world and this knowledge itself is regarded as useful for employers. Students also have an option to do a work placement module as a part of their course, giving them an opportunity to get work experience. All sociology students also do a module that introduces them to using SPSS – a statistical package used for the social sciences. Having this on the CV has proved useful for many of our graduates.

You recently co-authored a book called Social Problems. Can you tell us a bit about that?

The ‘Social Problems’ book was written by myself and six other London Met scholars based at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. It connects to a module on London Met’s BSc Sociology degree called Social Problems and Social Issues. The module deals with a number of social ‘problems’, including poverty, education, unemployment, immigration and crime. We unpack the way in which these londonmet.ac.uk/courses

What kinds of careers do your sociology students go into after graduation?

Specific examples I can think of include students who have graduated in criminology and sociology and now work for the Metropolitan Police. Others I have taught now work for the government’s Department for National Statistics and Home Office. And there are also ex-students (alumni) who work for charity and community organisations. However, whilst public sector jobs are common for our graduates, many have gone on into the private sector – some with jobs that have particularly high earnings!

Interested in sociology?

We offer the following courses: Sociology, BSc (Hons) p.133 Sociology and Social Policy, BSc (Hons) p.133 Social Sciences and Humanities Extended Degree p.132

Courses

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Our lecturers will motivate and inspire you to immerse yourself academically and to be passionate about your subject.

In this section you’ll find our postgraduate courses listed by subject area.

Courses by subject area

You can also check our course index on page 142 if you can’t find what you’re looking for.

Art and Design

82

Business and Management

90

Computing and IT

96

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Criminology 100

Key to icons

78

Architecture 80

Education and Teaching

103

English and Creative Writing

106

Film, Music and Theatre

107

Health and Nutrition

111

Duration: Full Time

International Foundation Programme (IFP) 114

Duration: Part Time

Journalism 114

Cost*

Languages 115

Location Faculty *

Accounting, Economics and Finance

lease note that fees and course details may be P subject to change and should be taken as a guide only.

Visit our website or contact the Admissions team for the latest figures.

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Law

116

Marketing, Media and Communications 118 Mathematics 120 Politics and International Relations

122

Psychology 124 Sciences 125 Social Work and Social Studies

132

Sport and Sport Science

134

Youth Studies

136

Accounting, Economics and Finance Accounting and Finance, BA (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.

UCAS code: N400 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law Banking and Finance, BSc (Hons) 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 such as 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.

Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course – our Placements and Employability Unit will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety

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of organisations. Our graduates have gone on to find employment with firms such as Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and the Royal Bank of Scotland as financial analysts, investment bankers, credit analysts and traders.

UCAS code: N340 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law 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. 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. 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.

UCAS code: N300 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law

Business Economics, BA (Hons) This City-based course focuses on the economic factors that affect businesses today. 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 Placements and Employability Unit will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations.

UCAS code: L103 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law Economics, BSc (Hons) This City-based 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 careerfocused 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.

Short and long accredited work placements

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are available as part of the course and our Placements and Employability Unit will help you search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations.

UCAS code: L100 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law Economics and Finance, BSc (Hons) 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. You can also 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. Many staff are expert advisors to major international organisations including several European governments, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Bank.

UCAS code: LN1J 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law

Architecture Architecture, BA (Hons) 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. Our facilities include excellent digital modelling studios and material, and graphic and print workshops.

UCAS code: K100 3 years

5-6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass Architecture and Interior Design Extended Degree (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons) 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. You can also benefit from the department’s links with architectural and design schools in Belgium, Finland, Germany,

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Italy, Turkey, South Korea, Ukraine and the USA. Students who successfully complete the course have a substantial portfolio of high quality work and progress onto the first year of a degree in architecture, interior architecture or interior design within the Faculty.

UCAS code: KW12 4 years

6 years

rom £6,500* for Year 0, F £9,000 per year thereafter

Aldgate

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Interior Architecture and Design, BA (Hons) Interior architecture and design 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. This position facilitates you to become fluent in both the creative act of design while supporting you to become fully conversant with your professional practice. The course operates as part of a suite of interiors BA awards, allied to both architecture and design schools. You will acquire the ability and skills to be able to communicate coherently and confidently as a design specialist. To this end, the course is vocational, providing you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to achieve a professional education. It offers a designbased, making-oriented and intellectually stimulating educational experience and actively encourages exploration, invention, creative and critical thinking in a wide range of media and modes.

UCAS code: W250 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass

City of London skyline

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Art and Design Art and Design Extended Degree (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons) This extended degree offers an exciting and dynamic entry onto our many undergraduate 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 and design at degree level it can also be used as a stand-alone, immersive creative practice course in its own right. The Cass was recently voted one of Europe’s top 100 Schools of Art and Architecture by Domus magazine. Brick Lane and the Whitechapel Art Gallery are just around the corner from The Cass where you’ll be surrounded by exciting live art projects, opportunities to show your work and attend talks by visiting speakers.

UCAS code: W000 4 years

5 years

From £6,500* for year 0, £9,000 per year thereafter

Aldgate

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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 fashion employment and consultancy. At The Cass, we are committed to building a fashion school that modernises the way in which fashion design, textiles 82 - 83 Courses

and fashion-related subjects are learnt in the 21st century. 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.

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.

UCAS code: W231 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass Fashion, Textiles, Jewellery, Product and Furniture Extended Degree (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons) 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. Students are taught by a team of practitioners with professional experience and careers in the field and who bring their industry links and visiting speakers into the course.

UCAS code: W003 4 years

6 years

From £6,500* for Year 0, £9,000 per year thereafter

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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. You’ll also 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

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass 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

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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.

UCAS code: WJ2M 2 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass 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 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. You’ll be taught by internationally renowned furniture and product designers, professional cabinetmakers and restorers, upholsters, CAD/CAM designers, material technologists and design critics.

UCAS code: W261 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

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Graphic Design, BA (Hons) 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. You’ll be taught by leading practitioners in the field and encouraged to understand yourself as the ‘author’ of your work and to develop your own unique voice as a graphic designer, so that you will be sought out for the distinctive approach you will bring to your projects. Our fantastic Brick Lane location puts you in the centre of the creative and tech industries sector in London, where you benefit from The Cass’s excellent industry contacts.

Our students are regular prizewinners and have numerous opportunities to work with professional creatives and the industry and to make contacts ready for entry to employment.

You’ll also have the opportunity to stage a professionally curated show of your work each year and present to industry professionals throughout your course.

UCAS code: W214 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass Illustration, BA (Hons) Taught by leading practicing professionals, our dedicated BA Illustration course will advance your creative and industry skills in our traditional and contemporary studios and workshops and covers everything from letterpress to digital illustration. Our students make the most of our excellent industry contacts, aided by the arts and design scene around our east London location. This focus on industry connections improves employability options by offering live projects, industry visits and upto-the-minute understanding of the world of contemporary illustration. You can also take up 86 - 87 Courses

opportunities to show work at external venues and cultural hotspots such as The British Library. Recognising both the individual creative voice of the illustrator as well as the demands and diverse opportunities of commercial commissions from editorial to brand related narrative illustration, this course will build a portfolio that prepares you for entry to this thriving and exciting sector.

UCAS code: W220 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass Interior Design, BA (Hons) This course asks you to think about the world as it continuously responds to new technologies and new practices and to reevaluate how people use spaces. It also asks you to understand how concepts deliver important values and to make a difference to society in both its commercial and community context practiced in projects such as retail, workspace, hospitality, education, healthcare, active response and research investigations.

The course is part of a suite of interiors BA awards, allied to both architecture and design schools. With teaching taking place in the heart of London’s creative district you’ll have the opportunity to work on live projects with design practices and clients and gain access to industry mentors. Ideas are explored using both traditional drawing methods, interactive architectural and graphic packages and state-ofthe-art digital and high-end traditional workshops that support you through a range of 2D and 3D making and exploration. Many of our graduates are award-winning and work for top design and architectural practices here in London.

UCAS code: WK21 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass

Interior Design and Decoration, BA (Hons) In this course you’ll focus on the manipulation or treatment of single volume spaces or a sequence of spaces, where the emphasis of the designer’s response to a space’s use and function is on the surface of the environment.

Changes to the space are made through the application of colour, light, texture and the addition or subtraction of material, objects, art and furniture. The objects and finishes that make up the interior can be either bespoke or specified from existing designs. The course is part of a suite of interiors BA awards, allied to both architecture and design schools.

Throughout the degree you’ll learn to embrace material and technological exploration for decorative interior scenarios through the particular lens of the built environment and the client. There are numerous opportunities to experience contact with the industry through live briefs, visiting speakers, competition and joint projects.

UCAS code: W262 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass

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 designer-makers or have successful careers at design-led manufacturers, from Sean Leane to Ute Decker. We draw no limits as to 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 there are numerous opportunities to enter competitions, make visits to industry and trade shows (including abroad) and to exhibit your work. You can also take part in exciting joint projects with students across art, architecture and design courses at The Cass and there is a work placement built into the course. 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

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

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Photography, BA (Hons) This innovative course, based just around the corner from Brick Lane and the Whitechapel Gallery, emphasises both digital and analogue photography. It is one of the UK’s few art schools to offer both colour and black-andwhite darkroom facilities and 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 hands-on and a critical approach to the subject. There are regular collaborations with local arts groups including Alternative Arts, 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.

Our East End Photographic Archive project, based in the photography department, offers an exceptional research resource.

UCAS code: W641 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

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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, our designers 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. 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.

UCAS code: W260 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass

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 fashionforward 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.

Our students work on live projects with clients including Ligne Roset, Marks and Spencer and many more.

UCAS code: W2J4 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass

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Business and Management Airline, Airport and Aviation Management, BSc (Hons) If you wish to understand the dynamics of the management of airlines and airports this is the course for you. Aviation is an exciting industrial sector which ranges from the technological excellence of Boeing and Airbus to the management of global airlines and airports and the struggle to make profits consistently. The course is informed by senior airline managers from both airlines and airports and is designed to provide the conceptual understanding of the sector which will enable you to progress to management roles within the sector. The industry has many challenges and these provide a blueprint to understanding many other business management issues globally.

Graduates have found work with employers such as Airbus, British Airways, Heathrow Airport, Virgin Atlantic, Flybe, EasyJet, Etihad, Emirates, Qatar Airways, London City Airport, Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport, in a variety of roles. You’ll enjoy monthly speakers from the industry as part of the University’s Aviation Society.

UCAS code: H490 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

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Business Management, BA (Hons) This innovative course is one of the few in the UK accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and you will graduate with the dual awards of a BA (Hons) Business Management degree and a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, without any extra assessments. The course provides a contemporary and dynamic programme of study that helps you to develop as a flexible and enterprising business manager who is a

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socially responsible, ethically aware decisionmaker. Designed in conjunction with leading industrialists, the course provides insight and understanding of contemporary business themes such as management, leadership, business ethics, knowledge management and sustainability. It also includes a focus on entrepreneurship, particularly the contribution made to the national economy by small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

UCAS code: N200 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law Business Management Extended Degree, BA (Hons) This one-year course is designed to prepare students for the challenge of studying at undergraduate level. 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. You will engage in business issues within an exciting and stimulating environment, boost your confidence and acquire crucial academic and study skills. This is an ideal starting place for your academic studies. Successful completion of this foundation year will enable you to progress onto a full degree within the Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law. UCAS code: N101 1 year

2 years

From £9,000* per year

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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 Placements and Employability Unit will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations.

UCAS code: NN15 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law 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 and there are work placement opportunities available. 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

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on my course are a real help in the workplace now. Studying really helped me to develop my research and problem solving skills.”

UCAS code: NN85 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law 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 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, 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. 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

4 years

From £9,000 per year

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 fashionfocused 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. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business incubator The Hatchery, and Placements and Employability Unit will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations.

UCAS code: 0G23 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law Human Resource Management, BA (Hons) This degree, taught in the heart of the City, covers national as well as international trends in people management. Whilst 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 recruitment and talent management to employee development; and from reward management to employment law.

Work experience opportunities are built into the course. The course also develops your practitioner-based skills and HR competencies in line with the needs of the CIPD (HRM’s professional body) and with business today to enhance your professional and employability skills. Once you complete your degree, which contains core CIPD-approved HRM modules, and if you have joined the CIPD, you will gain

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the association’s Intermediate Level Diploma and a certificate to demonstrate associate membership of the CIPD. UCAS code: N600 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law International Business Management, BSc (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 Placements and Employability Unit will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations.

UCAS code: N120 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law International Business Management (Top-up), BSc (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. The course is ideal for those seeking to develop a career in international management in the UK and worldwide.

UCAS code: N122 1 years

2 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law Music Business and Live Entertainment, 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 and a sandwich placement year, between year 2 and 3. 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.

UCAS code: W300 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

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Sports Business Management, BA (Hons) Offering you the opportunity to study in the heart of the world’s premier sporting city, this degree prepares you for a career in the global sports industry. The course has several industry links, providing high profile guest speakers at every level and the opportunity to undertake industrysponsored projects.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 (Euro 2012), sports marketing organisations (IMG) and within local authorities such as GLL. You can also take advantage of London’s iconic sporting status to volunteer at the numerous sports events and competitions staged in the city.

UCAS code: N222 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

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Tourism and Travel Management, BA (Hons) This course enables you to take an in-depth 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 at the Olympic Delivery Authority.

A range of work placement opportunities is on offer (including a one-year placement), so you gain practical experience whilst studying.

Study visits and guest talks by practitioners are also highlights of the course, e.g. the Tower Bridge Experience, Emirates Stadium, and an overseas study tour of Malta.

Transport and Logistics Management, BSc (Hons) This industry focused degree provides a specific insight into the transport and logistics sector. Developed in collaboration with leading professionals this course ensures that theory and practice are comprehensively linked in the classroom. It recognises the importance of today’s international logistics community and the skills needed by graduates to succeed in this sector.

UCAS code: 960J 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

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UCAS code: N832 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

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Computing and IT 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 built-in 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 state-of-the-art labs, this is a great place to develop your knowledge of everything from e-commerce to database management. This course is also offered abroad at the School of Accounting and Management in Trinidad and Tobago.

UCAS code: G501

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.

UCAS code: G552 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

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2 years

From £9,000 per year

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Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing Business Information Technology, BSc (Hons) With professional accreditation from the British Computer Society, 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 the computer systems used in business today. There are also chances for work experience through our World of Work Agency.

UCAS code: G510 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

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Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

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. 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

4 years

From £9,000 per year

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Computer Networking, BEng (Hons) Taught in our state-of-the-art networking laboratories, this vocational course gives you excellent 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. 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

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing 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. Our students are working for organisations including GGP Systems (who supply geographical information systems for UK government, police and fire authorities).

UCAS code: GG4M

UCAS code: G402 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing 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 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.

UCAS code: HG65 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

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4 years

From £9,000 per year

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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.

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.

UCAS code: G401 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing Computing, Technology and Mathematics Extended Degree, BSc (Hons) This four-year extended degree includes a preparatory year (Year 0) that provides the background necessary for entry onto one of our computing, technology or mathematics based BSc (Hons) courses and is aimed at those who have little or no subject background. The course is also suitable if you wish to change your subject area or if your secondary level grades have not matched your expectations. The preparatory year allows you to study core subjects, including programming and mathematics, in a highly supportive environment that will give you the confidence and knowledge to join the full honours degree course at the right level.

UCAS code: G411 4 years

5 years

From £9,000* per year

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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 handson 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.

There are also opportunities for gaining real work experience through our work-related learning module.

UCAS code: H641 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing Games Modelling, Animation and Effects.

BSc (Hons) This cutting-edge innovative degree course develops your computer graphics skills, both artistically and technically - including modelling, rigging, animation, texturing, lights/ cameras, visual effects (VFX) and rendering.

Opportunities exist to work on projects that simulate real industry teamwork while working on industry assignments and you can also work together with BSc Computer Games Programming students on various projects.

There are also many placement opportunities and we have a strong list of professionals from games companies who visit us to share their tips, techniques and knowledge. The

course will prepare you for a range of positions from concept artist, technical artist, graphics designer to technical asset artist, character/ model builder, texture artist, character animator, environment artist and VFX artist.

UCAS code: G400 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing 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. 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

8 years

From £9,000 per year

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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. There are also several opportunities for real work experience on the course.

UCAS code: G600 1 years

2 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing 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 state-ofthe-art Cisco Academy laboratories with our vocational curriculum (Cisco CCNA topics) to help you in your chosen 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.

UCAS code: HG6K 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

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Criminology Crime Scene and Forensic Investigation, (FdSc) This exciting, unique course prepares you for a career as a scene of crime officer (SOCO) or a police officer. Designed with the Metropolitan Police Directorate of Forensic Services, the programme is delivered in collaboration with the British Transport Police. The programme provides the skills employers demand and results in a professional qualification that is recognised by the main employer in this field the Metropolitan 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-of-crime enables you to gain lots of practical experience in replica crime scenes, including household and pub settings, and you’ll learn from experienced police and forensic science officers.

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. Taught by leading researchers and practitioners in the fields of policing and probation, you’ll receive the most-up-to-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

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

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UCAS code: F411 2 years From £5,999 per year City and Islington College Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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. Students have access to the University’s excellent resources including a mock courtroom.

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.

UCAS code: MM1X 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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Criminology and 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 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. 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

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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 and for further study leading to work in the policing, probation or social services.

UCAS code: CM8X 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

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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 gain the methodological skills needed to research crime. The course will provide you with a broad range of career choices and prepare you well for further study leading to accreditation in a range of professional roles linked to work with vulnerable people.

UCAS code: ML93 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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.

UCAS code: ML95 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Police Studies, Procedure and Investigation, BSc (Hons) This programme aims to provide you with a thorough grounding and understanding of the role of the modern police service and is designed to equip you with both a practical and strategic insight into the demanding and complex landscape that policing now operates in. The degree will enable you to attain the equivalent of the Certificate in Knowledge of Policing and/or the experience as a special constable that is currently required as a prerequisite to join the police service.

UCAS code: L438 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Education and Teaching 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. 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

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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. The programme will provide you with the necessary skills to work with young children 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. The course includes on-the-job training supported by a mentor at work, which will add excellent value to your workplace.

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Early Childhood Studies (with recommendation for Early Years Teacher Status), BA (Hons) This course is an undergraduate route to Early Years Teacher Status (non QTS). Early Years Teacher Status is awarded to students who successfully complete their undergraduate BA (Honours) degree and have been judged to have met all of the Teachers’ Standards (Early Years) in practice. The course focuses on the study of the play, development and learning of children from birth to six years old in a socio-cultural context and the implications of this for practice in early childhood settings.

The course team includes writers and researchers at the forefront of the field who are passionately committed to enabling, empowering and enthusing students to make transformational changes to their own lives and to the lives of children, families and communities.

UCAS code: X321 3 years From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Education and Social Policy, 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. For those

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looking to go into teaching, the course meets the requirements for progression to QTS programmes in primary education.

UCAS code: X3L4 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Education Studies, BA (Hons) 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 thoughtprovoking 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. 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. UCAS code: X300 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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.

Students also 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. Graduates find work across the fields of primary teaching, play, youth and community work, community education, publishing, administration, marketing communications and arts education.

UCAS code: XQ33 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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

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qualification for a Montessori class teacher, recognised as a full and relevant level 4 qualification by the DfE. UCAS code: X311 2 years From £9,100 per year Montessori Centre International Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Montessori Early Childhood Practice, University Certificate (subject to validation) This course offers a holistic approach to the study of early childhood, incorporating multiple perspectives and a multi-disciplinary approach drawing on a range of disciplines such as psychology, sociology, education and health. Child development and observation are studied progressively throughout the programme with an emphasis on play as an integrating mechanism in young children’s development. A variety of teaching and learning strategies are used, including workshops, lectures, seminars, guided reading, individual tutorials, independent study and there are opportunities for reflection on practice.

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English and Creative Writing 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. You’ll also enjoy external visits to places of literary historical interest, such as Keats House, the Foundling Museum and Shakespeare’s Globe.

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.

UCAS code: W800 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Creative Writing and English Literature, BA (Hons) 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 head start. You’ll benefit from our London location with exceptional resources such as The British Library at your fingertips and there are exciting opportunities to study

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abroad at American and Japanese universities such as San Diego, USA, and Kansai Gaidai, Japan. Publishing, the arts, education, and the communications and business sectors are just a few of the areas open to you after graduation.

UCAS code: WQV3 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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.

UCAS code: Q320 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Film, Music and Theatre 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 cuttingedge east London art and design scene.

There are also 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

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass 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 state-of-the-art facilities, including fully equipped studios and a 100-seat theatre.

You will also have the opportunity to audition for Connectingvibes, the performance

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company based at the College. 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 From £5,999 per year City and Islington College Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Film and Broadcast Production, BA (Hons) Situated steps from Brick Lane’s creative scene, you’ll be learning through practice in a busy, creative environment where opportunities to work with high-profile clients are a highlight – students have recently worked on ambitious live projects with the Bank of England, Royal Academy, Hitachi, the Royal Society of Arts/ Samosa social enterprise unit and on The Art Party feature film. Media-related theory and professional practice run alongside practical hands-on experience in our studios with opportunities for creative collaborations, public screenings of your work at the Cass Gallery, pop-up events and festivals including the annual Final Cuts event at the British Film Institute. You can join our on-campus film club; the Cass Cinema Academy (visit Facebook) and other thriving live projects such as Cass TV and We Make Films. 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.

UCAS code: P313 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass

Film, Media and Music Extended Degree (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons) If your talents or interests lie in creating media such as film, animation, photography and/ or music technology, then this course is ideal. It will provide you with the fundamental 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. You’ll be taught by a team of practitioners with professional experience in music, film, animation and media production who bring their industry links and visiting speakers into the course teaching. Our location, with its expanding range of music, film, art venues, production houses and clubs, is crucial to our courses and to 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.

UCAS code: W004 4 years

5 years

From £6,500 for Year 0, £9,000* per year thereafter

Aldgate

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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 and enabled by the University’s advanced production and editing facilities.

UCAS code: P303 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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. You’ll get to grips with the science of sound and its perception and develop skills in audio electronics and programming for different platforms using industry-standard hardware and software.

The Cass is close to the vibrant creative communities near and at Silicon Roundabout, and you’ll work with and meet musicians and music producers of many types, as well as musical instrument makers, film-makers and artists. Our graduates continue on to successful careers working in studio engineering at the BBC, in live sound, mastering, audio post-

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production, synthesizer interface design, software and app development and in audio electronics design and testing, and management roles in the industry.

UCAS code: P3J9 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass 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 ideal.

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 first-class 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. 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

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass

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 stateof-the-art professional 5.1 surround postproduction studios 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 sought-after professional and technical skills on a practice-focused course that feeds off your creative ambitions. Our graduates are working successfully for the BBC, BskyB and across London’s music and media scene.

UCAS code: J930 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass 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,

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both in the UK and abroad. Many graduates have found work as instrument makers, repairers, restorers and conservators in established businesses or on a self-employed basis. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study.

UCAS code: J952 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

The Cass 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 company, or as freelancers. London Met boasts great facilities for performance including three fully rigged studio spaces with sprung floors.

UCAS code: W441 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

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Health and Nutrition 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. 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 Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing * Please note that 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.

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

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skills conform to the National Occupational Standards. Potential job opportunities exist in the health and 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.

UCAS code: L590 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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. You can also apply your learning to real world scenarios with exciting opportunities for work placements.

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.

UCAS code: L492 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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.

UCAS code: B400 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing Public Health and Health Promotion (Top-up), BSc (Hons) With the increasing emphasis on health promotion, public health, and the social determinants of health this exciting and flexible new top-up degree has been designed for those who aspire to make a difference to peoples’ health and wellbeing in this fascinating and expanding field. The course is intended to raise your awareness of and competence in understanding main concepts of health promotion and public health and the ways individuals and groups experience them, to understand the social determinants of health and their impact in populations, and to work with people and communities to develop skills to improve their health. The course may be taken over one or two years and is designed to be flexible for those in work, with self-directed elements and a distance-learning module.

UCAS code: L45L 1 year

2 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

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Public Health and Social Care, FdA 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. 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 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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International Foundation Programme (IFP) International Foundation Programme (Preparatory Diploma) This course gives you the chance to spend a year preparing for a university degree course in the heart of London. Designed for students who require additional English language in addition to a foundation year, you will study modules which enable you to develop subject knowledge, English language skills and the study skills you need to continue on to a degree course. You’ll gain an understanding of the main areas of your chosen specialisation and will be introduced to academic study in the UK. The course will help you to reach a level equivalent to at least 6.0 IELTS in English and is available to study in the following subject areas: Architecture and Interior Design From £9,000

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Art, Media and Design From £9,000

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Business From £9,000

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Computing, Technology and Mathematics From £5,360

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Humanities and Social Sciences From £9,000

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Law From £9,000

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Sciences From £9,000

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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.

You’ll also enjoy talks from visiting speakers from the BBC, national newspapers, Sky and the blogosphere. In London you have access to excellent work placement opportunities students have gained experience at leading news organisations including the BBC, Daily Mail, the Press Association, the Sunday Times, and ITN. UCAS code: P502 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Journalism and Digital Media, BA (Hons) This course will prepare you to meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities of a quickly evolving digital environment.

You will learn skills in digital journalism, web design, social media research, digital image creation and audio and video production using professional standard equipment. In class you will also critically examine current trends in journalism and digital environments and explore these emerging and converging disciplines. The course is taught by respected, experienced practitioners in the fields of journalism and digital media and many modules are taught within our journalism

newsroom. You’ll also gain the social skills needed to gain interviews, present yourself successfully and sell ideas. Guest speakers and field trips to news organisations, media production facilities and exhibitions are part of the course, and you are encouraged to take work placement modules in your second and/ or final year.

UCAS code: P5P3 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

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Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Journalism, Film and Television Studies, BA (Hons) 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 cuttingedge digital production and editing facilities.

You will learn to produce journalism across a range of genres including critical, popular and investigative reporting. This degree prepares you for a variety of careers: as a journalist with specialist knowledge of the moving image, or to work in factual television or film entertainment, or to take your writing in new non-journalistic directions.

UCAS code: PPM3 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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Languages Translation, BA (Hons) Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Linguists, this career-focused degree teaches you about language, culture, and mediation.

Enjoy the opportunity to translate multimedia 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 includes a work placement and you can also 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.

UCAS code: Q910 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Law Business Law, LLB (Hons) 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 Faculty has a specialist mentoring programme for undergraduate law students which encourages and supports progression into postgraduate study, as well as helping LPC students to progress into legal work.

UCAS code: M221 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

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Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law

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 law and business employability officer. Our London location makes it easy for visiting speakers from the professions and other subject experts to support the course. 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.

UCAS code: M101 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law

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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 Vocational Course (barristers), or as a nonqualifying degree that enables you to pursue careers in business, media and the public sector. You will develop detailed knowledge of the legal system, and English and European law - as well as a wide range of skills including research skills and advocacy. You will be taught by senior academics, solicitors, barristers and judges, and benefit from a wide range of optional subjects.The School’s excellent location in the heart of the city grants access to London’s many legal resources and some excellent guest speakers including MPs, visiting professors, and representatives from legal organisations and business. Our careers staff can help you to find work placements and pro bono opportunities. You can also take part in mooting competitions set up in our purpose-built mock courtroom.

UCAS Code M100 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law

Law (with International Relations), LLB (Hons) If you’re interested in the impact of the law on 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 Vocational Course (barristers). It is also a highly regarded qualification enabling you to pursue a wide range of careers beyond the legal profession, such as those in the diplomatic service, international organisations and NGOs, and international companies. You will develop detailed knowledge of the legal system and English and European Union law as well as a wide range of skills including research skills and advocacy. You will be taught by senior academics, solicitors, barristers and judges, and benefit from a wide range of optional subjects. There are exciting opportunities for work placements and pro-bono work and many of our students take part in mooting competitions set up in our purpose-built mock courtroom.

UCAS code: M1L2 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Aldgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law

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Marketing, Media and Communications Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations, BA (Hons) Study in London and you’ll be immersed in one of the world’s most important centres for advertising, communications and public relations. The course explores the drivers and dynamics of the communications industry, and covers the key elements of modern advertising, marketing communications, and public relations. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and approaches to balance the often conflicting demands of an organisation’s stakeholders and to deliver clear, consistent communications to all parties. Additionally, there are opportunities for industry experience and insight through short and long accredited work placements, and to gain accreditation from professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA).

After graduating, our students have gone on to work for leading advertising, marketing or media agencies such as: Ogilvy & Mather, ZenithOptimedia, Starcom MediaVest Group, JCDecaux, AOL, Warl Group Ltd and Starcom Worldwide.

UCAS code: NP56 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law 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 post-production, 3D animation and project management are just a few of the paths open

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to you after graduation. The course 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. We offer the latest versions of industry standard digital imaging, web design, video post-production and 3D animation software.

UCAS code: G455 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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 worldleading designers and a frequent source of global fashion innovation. Meld journalism and fashion marketing in a unique course which spans the craft of writing with the knowledge of how business operates. 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. We can also help you find relevant work placements to give your CV a boost while you study.

UCAS code: NP5M 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Marketing and 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.

UCAS code: 0Y77 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Moorgate

Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law Media and Communications, BSc (Hons) Explore the relationship between the media and culture, identity and lifestyle, the local and the global 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, with regular lectures and presentations from industry experts and practitioners,

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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.

UCAS code: PPH9 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Holloway 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. You’ll also blend the acquisition of practical skills in writing and production with a deeper analytical understanding of how the media operates.

There are exciting opportunities to take part in work placements to boost your employability.

UCAS code: PP35 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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. Students also enjoy talks from visiting speakers from industry and the city.

UCAS code: G100 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

UCAS code: NG31 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing Mathematical Sciences, BSc (Hons) 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 don’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 business-relevant skills.

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. The course enables you to gain graduate membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

UCAS code: GGC4 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

UCAS code: G101 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

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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.

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.

Mathematics and Statistics, BSc (Hons) 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. Handson 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.

UCAS code: GG13 3 years

4 years

From ÂŁ9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

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Politics and International Relations

are also opportunities to study abroad in Europe (including Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm, Istanbul), Japan or the USA.

Diplomacy and International Relations, BA (Hons) 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.

Students can secure work placements in embassies, non-governmental organisations such as Amnesty International, and government departments. 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.

UCAS code: M104

UCAS code: L251 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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 you’ll discuss with classmates. This is a practical course in which you can take a one semester or year long placement module, visit institutions 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. There

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3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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, King’s College, and Cambridge University. Others take up roles throughout the world in international development, overseas aid, human rights and environmental fields.

UCAS code: L250 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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. It is also possible to spend part of the course studying in a selection of European countries or the USA. Graduates have gained employment in research and teaching, international business, and the media. Others take up postgraduate study at a number of prestigious universities.

UCAS code: ML1F 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities International Relations, 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. An agreement with Hiroshima City University admits three of our students to its Hiroshima and Peace Summer School in Japan each July/August.

UCAS code: L292 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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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, international businesses, the United Nations, and Amnesty International. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe or the United States. Graduates enter government departments, national and international organisations and business or pursue postgraduate study.

UCAS code: LL2F 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Politics, BA (Hons) This dynamic course examines the major issues and problems of politics today and introduces you to politics and government, international relations and development, peace, conflict and diplomacy. We then encourage you to pursue your own areas of interest in fields including public policy, governance, media and culture, American government and foreign policy, the Middle East, human rights, social justice, modern states, the European Union, and British, Chinese, Asian or African politics. We focus on employability and many of our students undertake placements with NGOs, MPs, local, regional and national governments, international organisations like the UN and Amnesty International. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe or the United States. Graduates enter government departments, national and international organisations and business or pursue postgraduate study.

UCAS code: L200 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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 broad-based degree gives you the practical skills and a deep understanding of human behaviour to aid your career path.

UCAS code: C800 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing 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. We also have several psychology labs equipped with AV and IT equipment. Our graduates go on to work in many areas – from advertising to human resources, as well as social work and in research.

UCAS code: CL83 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

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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.

UCAS code: XC18 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

Sciences 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.

UCAS code: C910 4 years From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing 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 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.

UCAS code: C700 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

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London Southbank Centre

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Biological Science, BSc (Hons) Biology is the study of life. Taught in our stateof-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. We also receive visiting lecturers from Guys and St Thomas’ and BARTS. 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 work placement. You’ll also get reduced cost entry to Biochemical Society Conferences (organised by course leaders) held at London Met. UCAS code: C120 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, 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. Lecturers conducting cuttingedge research include Professor Jameel Inal, Dr Gary McLean and Dr Una Fairbrother. A one-year paid placement is on offer to give you valuable practical work experience.

UCAS code: B900 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing 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 Health and Care Professions Council. A one-year placement is an optional part of the course to help you gain work experience.

UCAS code: B901 3 years

6 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

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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.

With this course you will be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Society of Biology (subject to your degree grade).

UCAS code: J700 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing 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+ cuttingedge 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. Our lecturers are often industry experts or active researchers.

UCAS code: F100 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

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Forensic Science, BSc (Hons) 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. Guest lectures given by specialist practitioners from a variety of forensic science disciplines provide an opportunity to network.

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.

UCAS code: F410 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-up), BSc (Hons) 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. The Royal Society of Chemistry recognises the course for admission as associate member of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

UCAS code: B342 1 year

2 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

Medical Bioscience, 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, bioanalytical 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 non-science-based careers such as those in the financial services sector, marketing and company administration. There is also an option to complete a 15-week work placement in your final year.

UCAS code: C900 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing Pharmaceutical Science, BSc (Hons) 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 researchactive staff who have close links with industry.

This course brings opportunities to take yearlong or shorter industrial work placements.

UCAS code: B230 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

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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.

UCAS code: B210 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Health, Psychology) Extended Degree, 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. Our students develop their laboratory skills in our £30 million Science Centre. You can fund the course through a student loan and you will receive a £1,000 discount if you progress onto year two of a relevant science BSc (Hons).

UCAS code: CF11 4 years

5 years

From £9,000* per year

Holloway

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Social Work and Social Studies 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. We also have extensive links with employers offering research and work experience opportunities in the voluntary sector.

UCAS code: L800 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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

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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. 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 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Social Sciences and Humanities Extended Degree, BA (Hons) This course is designed to prepare students without traditional qualifications for degreelevel study. You will study a one-year level 3 foundation course within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, at the end of which you can progress onto level 4 subjects including: health and social care, social policy, social work, education, criminology; media; journalism; and community development, and others. Our teachers focus on improving your academic and study skills, on boosting your confidence and unlocking your potential for further study.

UCAS code: LV39 4 years

5 years

From £8,000* for Year 0, £9,000 per year thereafter

Holloway

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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 and internationally and the presidency of the European Association of Social Workers is presently held by a member of the social work team. 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.

UCAS code: L500 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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, poverty, social identities, crime and social conflict, social networking, gender and sexuality, 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. A sociology degree also provides an exceptionally strong foundation for future postgraduate study in social work, teaching and social policy.

UCAS code: L302 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 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. 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 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

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Sport and Sport Science Personal Training with Strength and Conditioning, FdSc Through a combination of practical and theoretical studies, this course provides specialist knowledge and skills in areas such as developing private client bases (both inhouse and private) and includes strategies for retaining clients and sourcing new member markets. As well as a course timetable that allows for work experience in year two, you will receive specific help finding a placement – previous students have been placed with Fitness First, Gymbox, LA Fitness and Aquaterra. There may also be an opportunity to be placed at a strength and conditioning facility. In addition, after the first year, you will be eligible for Level 3 REPs Personal Trainer from the Register of Exercise Professionals.

This course is delivered in a fully equipped gym using up-to-date equipment to put you at the forefront of the personal training/ strength and conditioning industry. With a shortfall in qualified and experienced fitness instructors, this qualification will enhance your employability within the fitness industry.

UCAS code: C605 2 years From £5,999 per year City and Islington College Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing Personal Training with Strength and Conditioning (Top-up), BSc (Hons) Fundamental to this course is the development of practical skills underpinned by scientific knowledge - essential for personal training/ strength and conditioning professionals and applied sports scientists. A key focus of the course is to prepare you for accreditation by the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), which is a key prerequisite to

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work in the strength and conditioning arena.

There are also work experience opportunities to increase the employability and links of students upon course completion. The course teams have strong links within various sports science settings, enabling you to gain valuable experience of elite level sport. Previous students have been placed with Charlton Athletic FC, London Scottish RFC, Gymbox, LA Fitness and a variety of athletic clubs.

UCAS code: C630 1 year From £5,999 City and Islington College Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing Physical Education and Coaching (Top-up), BSc (Hons) This course teaches you the key elements of physical education and sports coaching and will develop your practical coaching skills and experience through work placements in various schools, colleges or sports club environments. You’ll also develop an understanding of the requirements of working within the education and sports coaching sectors and gain valuable experience of coaching multisports. Students will also take part in lectures, practical sessions, project work and tutorials. You will learn from an experienced course team with expertise in many aspects of physical education and sports coaching, and will work in a multipurpose sports hall, sports science gym and on an AstroTurf pitch.

UCAS code: X151 1 year From £5,999 City and Islington College Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

Physical Education and Football Coaching with Arsenal in the Community, 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.

UCAS code: CX6D 2 years From £5,999 per year City and Islington College Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing 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.

UCAS code: CW65 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

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Sports Science, 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.

UCAS code: C603 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing 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.

UCAS code: CX63 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons) 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.

UCAS code: CB63 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing

Youth Studies

Youth Work, BSc (Hons) This National Youth Agency validated 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 engage in field-based placements in line with the requirements of the professional body. Over the three years (full-time) or four years (part-time) you will be required to undertake and pass 888 hours of assessed practice. On completion of your course you will be awarded BSc (Hons) Youth Work and will have gained JNC status (professional practice recognition). The core value base of this degree is Anti Oppressive Practice which is integral to promoting sound ethical practice. You’ll work with 13-19 year olds and your placements will reflect the diverse work settings offering support to young people. Our graduates have gained good positions in the areas of youth work, social research, community work, youth justice and social policy.

UCAS code: L530

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 people’s social welfare to the history of hip-hop. There will also be opportunities for you to acquire practical skills in computing, video production and multimedia creativity.

UCAS code: L531 3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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3 years

4 years

From £9,000 per year

Holloway

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

St Paul’s Cathederal

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A step-by-step guide to applying

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Our application process is simple 1. Choose your course Choose your course from the list 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.

2. Check the entry requirements London Met has certain standard entry requirements that apply to all courses – see page 141.

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 please apply directly to London Met (see instructions below).

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. Applying directly to London Met Follow these simple instructions:

You will also need to check individual course profiles online to ensure that there are no additional entry criteria or requirements before you apply.

1. Find a course using our course finder on our website.

3. 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.

3. Register your details with London Met and complete the online application form.

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.

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2. View the course information and click on ‘Apply direct to London Met’.

Online application form 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.

Documents You will also be given the option of uploading copies of your qualifications, a CV, and any other relevant documents. 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. We may also need to contact you by email when assessing your application.

Providing copies of your qualifications 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 weeks of receipt of your application, although processing times may vary slightly depending on the time of year.

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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 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 visit so that you can talk to our students and staff about the University and your course. For more information turn to page 16 or visit: londonmet.ac.uk/theplan When to apply It is always best to apply as early as possible to our undergraduate courses. 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. We therefore recommend that you submit your application to us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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.

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 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,

Three GCE A level or Vocational A level passes; 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,

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,

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The Irish Leaving Certificate with passes at grade C or above in five subjects; 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

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

level 2/3 communications key skills, or equivalent

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

a pass in the University’s English/Maths test, or

equivalent as judged by the authorised admitting officer in accordance with the advice of the University’s International Office.

Course index

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Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons) Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations, BA (Hons) Airline, Airport and Aviation Management, BSc (Hons) Animation, BA (Hons) Architecture, BA (Hons) Architecture and Interior Design Extended Degree (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons) Art and Design Extended Degree (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons)

78 118

Banking and Finance (with Integrated Professional Training), BSc (Hons)

96

Computer Games Programming, BSc (Hons) 96

90

Computer Networking and IT Security, BSc (Hons)

97

107

Computer Networking, BEng (Hons)

97

Computer Science, BSc (Hons)

97

Computer Systems Engineering, BEng (Hons)

97

80

Computing, BSc (Hons)

98

82

Computing, Technology and Mathematics Extended Degree, BSc (Hons) 98

80

Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) 125 Banking and Finance, BSc (Hons)

Computer Forensics and IT Security, BSc (Hons)

78 78

Creative Writing and English Literature, BA (Hons)

106

Creative Writing, BA (Hons)

106

Biochemistry, BSc (Hons)

125

Crime Scene and Forensic Investigation, (FdSc) 100

Biological Science, BSc (Hons)

128

Criminology and Law, BA (Hons)

100

Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons)

128

Criminology and Policing, BSc (Hons)

102

Biomedical Science (leading to MD), BSc (Hons)

Criminology and Psychology, BSc (Hons) 102 128

Criminology and Sociology, BSc (Hons) 102

Biotechnology, BSc (Hons)

129

Criminology and Youth Studies, BSc (Hons) 102

Business Computer Systems (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

96

Business Economics, BA (Hons)

79

Business Information Technology, BSc (Hons)

96

Business Law, LLB (Hons) Business Management, BA (Hons)

116 90

Business Management Extended Degree, BA (Hons) 90 Business Management and Marketing, BA (Hons) Chemistry, BSc (Hons)

91 129

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Criminology, BSc (Hons)

100

Dance, FdA

107

Dietetics and Nutrition, BSc (Hons)

111

Digital Media, BA (Hons)

118

Diplomacy and International Relations, BA (Hons)

122

Diplomacy and Law, BA (Hons)

122

Early Childhood Studies (with recommendation for Early Years Teacher Status), BA (Hons)

104

Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons)

103

Early Childhood Studies, FdA

103

Economics, BSc (Hons)

79

Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

Economics and Finance, BSc (Hons)

79

130

Education and Social Policy, BA (Hons) 104

Human Nutrition, BSc (Hons)

112

Education Studies and English Literature, BA (Hons) 105

Human Resource Management, BA (Hons) 92

Education Studies, BA (Hons)

104

Interior Architecture and Design, BA (Hons) 80

Electronic and Communications Engineering, BEng (Hons)

98

English Literature, BA (Hons)

Illustration, BA (Hons)

86

Interior Design and Decoration, BA (Hons) 87 106

Interior Design, BA (Hons)

86

International Business Management, BSc (Hons)

92

Events Management, BA (Hons)

91

Fashion, BA (Hons)

82

Fashion Marketing and Business Management, BA (Hons)

International Business Management (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

92

91

International Foundation Programme (Preparatory Diploma)

114

International Relations, BA (Hons)

122

Fashion Marketing and Journalism, BA (Hons) Fashion Retail Management, BA (Hons) Fashion, Textiles, Jewellery, Product and Furniture Extended Degree (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons)

118 92

International Relations and Law, BA (Hons) 122 International Relations and Politics, BA (Hons)

82

123

Film and Broadcast Production, BA (Hons) 1 07

International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, BSc (Hons) 123

Film and Television Studies, BA (Hons)

Jewellery and Silversmithing, BA (Hons)

109

87

Film, Media and Music Extended Degree (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons) 108

Journalism, BA (Hons)

Financial Mathematics, BSc (Hons)

Journalism, Film and Television Studies, BA (Hons) 115

Fine Art, BA (Hons) Forensic Science, BSc (Hons)

120 83

114

Journalism and Digital Media, BA (Hons) 114

129

Law, BA (Hons)

116

Furniture, BA (Hons)

83

Law, LLB (Hons)

117

Furniture, FdA

83

Law (with International Relations), LLB (Hons)

117

Games Modelling, Animation and Effects, BSc (Hons) 98 Graphic Design, BA (Hons)

Marketing and Communications, BA (Hons) 119

86

Mathematical Sciences, BSc (Hons)

120

Health and Social Care, BSc (Hons)

111

Health and Social Policy, BSc (Hons)

111

Mathematics and Computer Science, BSc (Hons)

120

Mathematics and Statistics, BSc (Hons) 121

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Mathematics, BSc (Hons)

120

Media and Communications, BSc (Hons) 119 Media, Communications and Journalism, BSc (Hons) 119 Medical Bioscience, BSc (Hons)

130

Montessori Early Childhood Practice, FdA 105 Montessori Early Childhood Practice, University Certificate (subject to validation) 105 Musical Instruments, BSc (Hons) Music Business and Live Entertainment, BA (Hons)

110 93

Psychology, BSc (Hons)

124

Public Health and Health Promotion (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

112

Public Health and Social Care, FdA

112

Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Health, Psychology) Extended Degree, BSc (Hons)

131

Social Science, BSc (Hons)

132

Social Sciences and Humanities Extended Degree, BA (Hons)

132

Social Work, BSc (Hons)

133

Sociology and Social Policy, BSc (Hons) 133

Music Technology: Audio Systems, BSc (Hons)

109

Music Technology: Music Production, BSc (Hons)

109

Music Technology: Sound for Media, BSc (Hons)

110

Network Management and Security, MEng (Hons)

99

Personal Training with Strength and Conditioning, FdSc

134

Sociology, BSc (Hons)

133

Software Engineering (Top-up), BEng (Hons) 99 Sport Psychology and Coaching, BSc (Hons)

125

Sports and Dance Therapy, BSc (Hons) 135 Sports Business Management, BA (Hons) 93 Sports Science and Physical Education, BSc (Hons)

135

Sports Science, BSc (Hons)

135 136

Personal Training with Strength and Conditioning (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

134

Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons)

Pharmaceutical Science, BSc (Hons)

130

Pharmacology, BSc (Hons)

131

Telecommunications and Network Engineering, BEng (Hons)

99

Textile Design, BA (Hons)

89

Photography, BA (Hons) Physical Education and Coaching (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

88 134

Physical Education and Football Coaching with Arsenal in the Community, FdSc 135 Police Studies, Procedure and Investigation, BSc (Hons)

103

Politics, BA (Hons)

124

Product Design, BA (Hons) Psychology and Sociology, BSc (Hons)

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89 124

Theatre and Performance Practice, BA (Hons) Tourism and Travel Management, BA (Hons) Translation, BA (Hons) Transport and Logistics Management, BSc (Hons)

110 94 115 94

Youth Studies, BSc (Hons)

136

Youth Work, BSc (Hons)

136

Disclaimer The information published in this prospectus is intended only as a guide for prospective students who are considering studying at London Metropolitan University in 2016/17.

This prospectus contains information on the programmes the University intends to run for students. The University has made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided in the prospectus is accurate and current.

However, the information is subject to change and courses may be altered or withdrawn at any time, without notice. Some circumstances may result in the University changing aspects of the programmes detailed in this prospectus.

This could include, but not be limited to, a change in our fees, regulations, services, a change in the programme structure, the facilities provided to deliver the programme and a change in the programmes offered by the University. The University reserves the right to make such changes without notice.

It is important you check our website for the most up-to-date information. The University will accept no liability if the programmes described in the prospectus are not provided or if they are altered. The University will take reasonable steps to minimise the effect of any alteration or withdrawal of a programme.

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