International Guide 2021–22 – London Metropolitan University

International Guide 2021–22

Hello and welcome at London Met you’ll find we are a pretty “ Here diverse bunch (147 different nationalities are represented at the University). We try our best to make sure it’s easy to make friends and prepare you for your future career – you’ll find work-related opportunities built into every course. Our amazing London location means you’ll never be short of opportunities either – we invite you to check us out and explore one of the most exciting capital cities in the world. Making it your home for a few years could just be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made.

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Gary Davies, London Met’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Recruitment and Business Development

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came to the UK with a goal – to acquire a world“ Istandard education but, most importantly, I wanted to live and study in London, more than anywhere else. I narrowed down my UCAS offers to universities in London, and quickly figured that London Met was the best possible option for my educational needs.

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London Met graduate Gerel Orgil from Mongolia, who founded her own PR company, East Maven, and was voted one of Forbes Mongolia’s rising Women Entrepreneurs in 2014, and one of its Top 30 under 30 in 2017

of my fondest memories, as someone “ Some who was born and raised in London, date back to my years as a student at the University of North London, now known as London Metropolitan University. London is the higher education capital of the world, with more leading universities and international students than any other city and I want to make sure it stays that way.

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Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

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be a part of the University is a wonderful “ To experience. The cultural diversity is worth mentioning. Our lecturers and other non-teaching staff are warm and efficient. The help provided by the University is excellent. The library is the best part of the University and is where I have spent my most precious time since being in London. I am proud to be a scholar at London Metropolitan University.

Priyanka Chakraborty from India – Education MA

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Contents Why London Met?

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Bachelor’s degrees

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Foundation-year and top-up degrees

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Master’s degrees

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Our locations

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Our campuses and facilities

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Student services Accommodation Visa and immigration advice Student support and job prospects

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Student life

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Fees and funding

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How to apply

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Talk to us / visit us

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Why London Met? An excellent location

Teaching excellence

We are in the heart of London – which has been ranked the best city in the world for university students (QS Higher Education Group, 2019). Studying in London has many benefits, with its abundance of museums, galleries, theatres, shops and restaurants to choose from.

Our dedicated lecturers come from all over the world and many of them contribute to governmental policy, the media and international debate within their fields.

Among them are eminent scientists engaged in groundbreaking research, award-winning architects and acclaimed authors. By studying at London Met you’ll also have access to industry experts who visit the University as guest speakers, giving our students an insight into their professional worlds.

In addition to the incredible social and cultural opportunities the capital offers, you will also be on the doorstep of some of the most successful businesses in your field, many of which have opened their doors to our students as part of our work-related learning module.

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Outstanding job opportunities

Career prospects

We put employability at the heart of our courses. Figures from the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey released in July 2018 show that 96.7% of our graduates were in work or further study within six months of leaving the University.

Our graduates have gone on to work at a huge number of high-profile organisations including:

Our innovative work-related learning modules will help you gain work experience during your studies and provide you with the skills and experience employers are looking for.

For budding entrepreneurs there’s also our business incubator, Accelerator, which can give you all the help you need to set up your own business.

• Amazon

• GlaxoSmithKline

• Bank of England

• Google

• BBC

• Jimmy Choo

• BP

• J P Morgan

• British Airways

• Ministry of Justice

• Canadian Embassy

• Tesla Motors

• Citibank

• United Nations

• Alexander McQueen • Coca Cola

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Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degrees A bachelor’s degree usually takes three years of full-time study to complete. For our latest course list, fees and details on how to apply, see londonmet.ac.uk/courses

Art, Architecture and Design Architecture Creative Writing and English Literature Fashion Fashion Photography Fashion Textiles Fine Art Furniture Furniture and Product Design Graphic Design Illustration and Animation Interior Architecture and Design Interior Design Interior Design and Decoration International Foundation Programme (specialising in Architecture and Interior Design or Art, Media and Design) Jewellery and Accessories Painting Photography Retail Design Textiles Theatre and Film Theatre and Performance

Business, Law and Languages Accounting and Finance Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations Airline, Airport and Aviation Management Business Management Business Management and Marketing Commercial Law Criminal Law 8

Digital Business Management (including with Project Management) Economics Economics and Finance Events Management Fashion Marketing and Business Management Human Resource Management International Business Management International Foundation Programme (specialising in Business Management or Law) Law Law (with International Relations) Marketing Music Business Tourism and Travel Management Translation

Computing and Digital Media Beauty Marketing and Journalism Computer Networking and Cyber Security Computer Networking and Infrastructure Security Computer Science Computer Systems Engineering and Robotics Computing Data Science Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Digital Media Electronics and Internet of Things Film and Television Production Film and Television Studies Fashion Marketing and Journalism Financial Mathematics Games Animation, Modelling and Effects Games Programming International Foundation Programme (specialising in Computing, Technology and Mathematics) Journalism Journalism, Film and Television Studies Mathematical Sciences

For our latest list of courses, please see londonmet.ac.uk/courses

Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science Media and Communications Media and Marketing Media and Public Relations Media with language options available including: Arabic, French and Spanish Media, Communications and Journalism Music Technology and Production Photojournalism

Human Sciences Biochemistry Biological Science Biology of Infectious Disease Biomedical Science Chemistry Dietetics Dietetics and Nutrition Forensic Science Human Nutrition International Foundation Programme (specialising in Sciences) Medical Bioscience Medical Sciences (two-year accelerated degree) Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery Natural Sciences (Biology) Natural Sciences (Chemistry) Pharmaceutical Science Pharmacology Sport and Exercise Performance Analysis Sport and Exercise Science Sport Psychology, Coaching and Physical Education Sports and Dance Therapy Sports Therapy Toxicology

Early Childhood Studies Early Years Education (two-year accelerated degree) Education Health and Social Care International Foundation Programme (specialising in Social Sciences and Humanities) Primary Education (two-year accelerated degree) Public Health and Social Care Social Work Youth Studies

Social Sciences Counselling and Coaching Criminology Criminology and International Security Criminology and Law Criminology and Policing Criminology and Psychology Criminology and Sociology Criminology and Youth Studies Diplomacy and International Relations International Relations International Relations and Law International Relations and Politics International Relations with with language options including: Arabic, French and Spanish International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies Police Studies, Procedure and Investigation Politics Psychology Psychology and Sociology Society, Politics and Policy Sociology Sociology and Social Policy Youth Justice

Social Professions Community Development and Leadership For our latest list of courses, please see londonmet.ac.uk/courses

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Foundation-year degrees If your qualifications differ from the ones we accept or if you don’t meet the entry requirements for a particular bachelor’s degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing a foundation-year degree. These are four-year courses with an intensive foundation year (Year 0), allowing you to build the skills required to progress onto one of our bachelor’s degree courses. We offer foundation-year programmes in a huge range of subject areas, including many of the subjects listed in our undergraduate degree section.

We also offer some broader foundation-year degrees that allow you to study a foundation year and then choose your specialism for your final three years of study. These include: Art and Design Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Health, Psychology) Social Sciences and Humanities

Top-up degree If you already have a foundation degree (FdA/FdSc), Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, you may want to consider upgrading to a full undergraduate degree by studying a top-up degree at London Met. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and allows you to top up your existing qualification to a full BA, BSc or BEng degree.

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Top-up degrees are also ideal if you’re interested in studying the final year of your degree in London.

Browse our top-up degrees at londonmet.ac.uk/courses/top-up

For our latest list of courses, please see londonmet.ac.uk/courses

For our latest list of courses, please see londonmet.ac.uk/courses

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Master’s (postgraduate) degrees We offer a wide range of taught master’s programmes (MA/MSc/MRes), most of which are one year long if you study full-time.

A number of our postgraduate degrees are accredited or endorsed by professional bodies, and all of them are designed to be both employability-focused and affordable.

For our latest course list, fees and details on how to apply, see londonmet.ac.uk/courses

International Business Management with Project Management International Events, Leisure and Tourism Management International Trade and Finance Interpreting Legal Practice Course (Stages 1 and 2) Legal Practice Marketing Master of Business Administration (MBA) Teaching Languages (Arabic or English option) Translation

Art, Architecture and Design Architectural History, Research and Writing Architecture (RIBA 2 and RIBA 3) Architecture, Cities and Urbanism Design for Cultural Commons Environmental, Sustainable and Regeneration Design Fine Arts Furniture Design Product Design Public Art and Performance Interior Design Textile Design

English and Creative Writing Creative, Digital and Professional Writing

Business, Law and Languages Aviation Management in the Digital Age Common Professional Exam Conference Interpreting Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability English Language Teaching (distance Learning) Human Resource Management International Banking and Finance International Business Management International Business Management with Corporate Finance 12

Computing and Digital Media Artificial Intelligence Computer Networking and Cyber Security (work experience option available) Data Analytics Digital Media Information Technology (distance learning option available) Internet of Things and Digital Enterprise

Human Sciences Biomedical Science (distance learning option available) Biomedical Studies (distance learning option available) Blood Science (distance learning option available) Cancer Immunotherapy Cancer Pharmacology Dietetics and Nutrition Food Science Human Nutrition (Public Health / Sports) Medical Genomics Pharmaceutical Science Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery Systems Sport and Exercise Medicine Sport and Exercise Science

For our latest list of courses, please see londonmet.ac.uk/courses

Sport Psychology Sports Coaching Sports Therapy

Social Professions Advanced Social Work Practice Early Childhood Studies Education Health and Social Care Management and Policy Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Master of Public Administration (MPA) Public Health Teaching Youth and Community Work (with JNC Recognition/Advanced Practice)

Social Sciences Addiction and Mental Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Counselling Psychology (Prof Doc) Crime, Violence and Prevention Criminology Human Rights and International Conflict International Relations Organised Crime and Global Security Peace, Conflict and Diplomacy Policing, Security and Community Safety Political Violence and Radicalisation Studies Psychology Psychology of Mental Health Safeguarding and Security Woman and Child Abuse

We also offer more research-based degrees (MPhil/PhD). Find out more at londonmet.ac.uk/research

For our latest list of courses, please see londonmet.ac.uk/courses

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Our locations London is one of the most exciting cosmopolitan cities in the world. Situated right in the heart of the capital, our campuses are within easy reach of all of the capital’s major airports and train stations, as well as all of the cultural activities the city has to offer.

Luton Airport

Hampstead Heath

Holloway Road Station

A minute’s walk from our campus Camden Market ZSL London Zoo

King’s Cross St Pancras Station

The British Library

Madame Tussauds Paddington Station The West End

Hyde Park Buckingham Palace Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Victoria Station

Heathrow Airport

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Gatwick Airport

London Eye

Stansted Airport Emirates Stadium

Our Holloway campus

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

The British Museum

Whitechapel Gallery Liverpool Street Station

Our Aldgate campus

St Paul’s Cathedral

London City Airport

Tower Bridge Waterloo Station

A 15-minute walk from our Aldgate campus

Greenwich Observatory

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Our campuses and facilities Experience real London Our campuses are at the heart of one of the world’s most exciting cities and can currently be found on Holloway Road in Islington, north London, and in Aldgate, east London.

Our art, architecture and design courses are taught at our Aldgate campus, with other subjects taught at our Holloway campus.

No matter what you choose to study we strive to ensure you have access to the best facilities – from our £30 million Science Centre and purposebuilt art and design studios to a mock courtroom and newsroom.

Refreshments and relaxation There are a number of places within the University to pick up a tasty snack and take a break. Grab a coffee for less at one of our

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on-campus cafés or enjoy a toasted panini at The Junction.

Our impressive Highbury Canteen offers healthy main meals at student-friendly prices, so there’s always somewhere to refuel between lectures. If you’re a nature lover, you may like to spend some time in one of our roof gardens. You can even enjoy a spot of gardening or pay our 40,000 bees a visit.

Our student venue at Holloway Road, The Rocket, is a great place to meet up with friends, play some shots at pool, or simply relax between lectures. It has a lovely outdoor courtyard, with some resident ducks, or you can stay indoors and get cosy on the sofas. The Rocket also hosts all the best student parties and a variety of other gigs and events throughout the year.

Campus discounts You will have access to exclusive discounts on food and drink, and entry to campus events via our Metcard app, which is free!

Fitness facilities Whatever sport you’re into, there’s bound to be something for you here. Make the most of our gym, enormous sports hall, dance studios and a variety of recreational and holistic classes – from spinning to pilates.

Student membership is free of charge for London Met students and gives you access to the Holloway fitness gym and unlimited access to timetabled classes.

Subject-specific facilities At London Met we invest in you. The University boasts state-of-the-art learning, library and IT facilities where you can hone your skills – from a mock courtroom,

purpose-built art, design and recording studios to a £100,000 journalism newsroom and £30 million Science Centre, which is one of the largest and most advanced science teaching labs in Europe.

If you’re interested in studying a financerelated subject, we are one of the few universities that will offer you the chance to directly use Bloomberg data, information and analytics throughout your studies in our Bloomberg Room.

At London Met we also have some of the most advanced Cisco labs in London – an excellent opportunity to learn about networks.

For our students at the School of Art, Architecture and Design we provide access to specialist workshops and resources in everything from ceramics to woodwork as well as expert technical staff to help you explore the facilities.

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Student services Accommodation London is a fantastic city in which to live and study, with many exciting areas to choose from. The key to finding somewhere great to live is to take your time and consider your options.

The choice is yours Would you like to be within walking distance of your campus or do you have a particular area of London you’ve set your heart on?

Maybe you’re looking for a structured and supportive environment or perhaps you’d like to have more independence. Whatever your preference, our student money and accommodation advice team can help you find somewhere that is both comfortable and affordable.

Halls of residence Halls of residence are a great way to meet fellow students. We work with a number of different accommodation providers to suit all tastes and budgets. Here is what you can expect to pay across a range of accommodation options and locations:

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Budget Cost: around £133 to £180 per week.

Some halls in this price range include: • Wood Green Hall, Wood Green • Chester House, Muswell Hill Mid-range Cost: around £180 to £250 per week.

Some halls in this price range include: • Goldsmiths House, Camden • Helen Graham House, Fitzrovia • North Lodge, Tottenham Hale • Pacific Court, Stepney Green • Unite, Stratford One High-end Cost: around £250 to £500 per week.

Some halls in this price range include: • Tufnell House • Axo Camden • iQ Shoreditch Please note, prices are per person, per week and are given only as a guide and subject to change.

Private rented accommodation

Short-stay accommodation

You may decide you’d rather rent a flat privately through a landlord or letting agent, either on your own or with a few friends.

Don’t forget to factor utility bills, your TV licence (if you want one) and contents insurance into your budget. We can provide advice about where to look for properties, rental contracts, viewings and deposits.

We can provide advice on hotels, hostels, B&Bs and short-stay private accommodation. There are also several halls that offer single-semester contracts or contracts of a flexible length.

Other options Homestays are an option for all students looking for a supportive environment and are a great way for you, as an international student, to improve your language skills if needed, as you’ll be placed with a British family.

For further information visit londonmet.ac.uk/accommodation Important information about our halls of residence Please note: London Metropolitan University does not currently own or manage any halls of residence or accommodation.

All halls and accommodation featured in this guide and on our website are privately owned, therefore applications must be submitted directly to the hall provider.

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Student services Visas Moving to London to study is exciting but there is a lot to organise before you set off. You may need a visa in order to travel to the UK. It is important that you choose the correct visa route based on your main purpose for visiting and the length of your chosen course. It isn’t possible to study on a standard visitor visa so you should obtain either a Tier 4 student visa or a short-term study visa.

The standard visitor visa is the appropriate visa if you need to come to the UK to attend an interview for a place on your course at London Met but it would not allow you to remain in the UK to start your studies.

If you’re coming to study with us for longer

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than six months and you’re a national of a country outside the EEA and Switzerland, you will need to obtain a Tier 4 (General) student visa.

Please note, the Tier 4 (General) visa route is mainly for full-time courses, though some part-time courses may also be permissible. If in doubt, please contact our International Advice team by emailing adviceinternational@londonmet.ac.uk. You may also seek advice on the visa application process, working in the UK during your studies, including what types of work are allowed, as well as bringing dependants with you.

You can find out whether you need a visa to study in the UK by visiting the UK Home Office website: gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Before applying for your visa

Immigration Health Surcharge

• If you need a Tier 4 visa for your course, you need to first obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter.

From October 2020, an Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) of £470 per year is applicable if you’re studying a course that is longer than six months. The fee applies per 12-month period of your visa. This entitles you to use the National Health Service (NHS) at no extra cost during your stay in the UK. You can find out more information about this on our website.

• Our immigration team will be able to support you and answer your questions about obtaining a CAS and you will be notified by us when you can request it.

• Please note that requests for CAS letters can only be made three months before the start date of your course for the semester you are joining.

• Find out more about applying for a visa and requesting a CAS at londonmet.ac.uk/tier-4-visa

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Student services Student support We want to help you get the most out of your university experience, so along with our state-of-the-art facilities and world-class teaching, you’ll have access to awardwinning support from our student services team.

Our experienced staff can provide one-toone meetings as well as offering support and advice over the phone and via email.

We also run events covering a range of topics and we can help you access a variety of online resources and printed materials.

Students with additional needs Our Disabilities and Dyslexia Service (DDS) offers support to students with disabilities or Specific Learning Differences, physical or sensory disabilities and long-term

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medical conditions, including mental health challenges. We can offer advice on reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act (2010) and are also on hand to talk through any concerns you may have.

For more information please see londonmet.ac.uk/disabilities Counselling If something is troubling you and you feel you’d benefit from talking it through with someone, our professional counsellors are on hand to offer confidential support. You can also meet with a counsellor to discuss how you can maximise your potential, both personally and academically. We run a number of workshops on topics including mindfulness, motivation, meditation and improving your emotional intelligence.

Visit londonmet.ac.uk/counselling

Careers and employability Our careers service will help you to make informed choices about your career options, develop relevant skills and stand out in a competitive job market. In addition to helping students find part-time work opportunities whilst studying, we provide career guidance even beyond graduation, as well as opportunities to connect to our alumni network.

We can help you to: • identify and explore career options, including opportunities for further study as well as full-time and part-time work • clarify your goals and support you to achieve them • develop awareness of your skills, qualities and motivations, and advise on how you can articulate these in job applications and interviews • develop strategies to help you find parttime and full-time work, work experience, volunteering and graduate opportunities Working as a student We have loads of ways you can earn money in paid roles that will look fantastic on your CV, if your visa allows this. Our Job Shop advertised 2,000 opportunities for students in one year alone, and we are a London Living Wage employer.

As a London Met student, you’ll be able to take advantage of our in-house temping agency, Met Temps, where all relevant work opportunities on campus are offered to our students first. These are paid parttime or project-based vacancies. We’ll also give you access to a portal where external graduate, placement, internship and part-time vacancies are advertised.

You could become one of our student ambassadors, who play a vital role in helping to promote life at London Met. In addition to helping at our open days and higher

really enjoyed the cohort size, “ Iashave it allows for great discussion between students. It is great how much interaction you get with the tutor.

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Nora Aburto, student from Chicago, USA – MBA (Data Analytics)

education fairs, as an ambassador you could raise the aspirations of students from underrepresented backgrounds by visiting local schools and colleges to talk about your own university experience. Second and third-year students also have the opportunity to become success coaches, helping firstyear students adjust to university life.

Attend employer events ‌‌‌ provide opportunities for you to meet We employers on campus by organising employer presentations, fairs and careers conferences.

This includes: • a calendar of employer-related events and activities • employer-based opportunities including placements, mentoring and networking • information on trends in the recruitment and selection procedures of UK recruiters, as well as up-to-date labour market intelligence (LMI) Get support as an entrepreneur Starting a business when you finish university is a great way to take control of your future – and our business incubator, Accelerator, provides you with all the advice, support, networks, knowledge and resources you need to get started.

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are so many knowledgeable and inspiring “ There people working at London Met. I enjoyed my conversations with them, which inspired me to continue my studies and do a PhD – something I had never envisioned myself doing. My research is about access to healthcare services for undocumented migrants who live in Norway.

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Maja Myhre from Norway – Public Health MSc graduate and mental health nurse, currently doing a PhD at London Met

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Student life London is ranked the

No.1

number one city in the world for university students.

QS Best Student City 2019

We believe that the more involved you are in student life, the more you get out of your experience of studying with us. Whatever your interests, there are many stimulating and fun ways to get stuck in at London Met. Joining a society, taking up a new sport or getting involved in a campaign is a great way to learn different skills, become part of university life and make new friends.

Students’ Union The Students’ Union (SU) is the place to go to immerse yourself in university life.

At the SU you can: • get involved as a journalist, graphic designer, DJ, researcher, technical assistant and more with our student magazine and radio station Verve Magazine and Verve Radio – run by students for students • join a society – whether you’re interested in food and networking, anime, music, hiking or something else, there are more than 50 societies to choose from • join the football team or one of the other sport teams such as rugby, basketball, cheerleading, cricket, badminton and many more – some of our teams, are also representing London Met in the British Universities and College Sports championships and the London Universities Sport Leagues

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Rocket complex offers deals “ The and gives us students a place to chill after lectures and socialise.

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Laura Fornori, Sports and Dance Therapy BSc student from Italy

Fill your free time at The Rocket The Rocket is our fabulous student venue offering club nights, karaoke, quizzes, comedy, movie screenings and more.

You’ll find anything from cocktail-making masterclasses to circus skills workshops.

During freshers’ fortnight we host special events for new students.

Outdoor areas Our Holloway campus has a courtyard complete with deck chairs and table tennis.

We may be in an urban location but we have a green heart – you’ll find 40,000 bees on our roof, a large pond complete with ducklings in the spring and a roof garden at each campus.

Being a student in London London is one of the most exciting, vibrant, cosmopolitan cities in the world. It’s a place to explore, socialise and have fun, but it’s also a city where you can excel, progress and make huge strides forward in your career.

• B e entertained and entertain – as one of the great theatre capitals of the world, London has plenty on offer to entertain you throughout the year – from the Bridge Theatre and National Theatre on the river to plays and musicals in the West End. • Creative opportunities – some of the best museums and galleries in the world are based in London and the capital has upwards of 850 art galleries in total to explore. If you’re interested in shaping your future as a designer, you can get swept up in the buzz around London Fashion Week with displays from top

British designers and see exciting innovation at South Kensington’s Design Museum and the London Design Festival.

• E xplore street life – more than 250 festivals take place in London every year including the largest free festival, the Mayor’s Thames Festival, and Europe’s biggest street festival, the Notting Hill Carnival, which attracts close to one million people.

• C atch the travel bug – at London Met you’re within easy reach of all major transport hubs, from trains to explore the UK at weekends to London’s many airports. International students can easily get home to visit their friends and family, or take advantage of one of the cheap flights to Europe. The Eurostar just down the road in St Pancras will get you to Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam in a matter of hours.

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Fees and funding How much you pay in tuition fees depends on which country you come from and what course you choose to study. Each of our course pages lists fee information particular to that course, and at London Met we’ll help you find any relevant loans, grants, bursaries, fee reductions or scholarships to support your study.

Deposits If you’re a student in need of a Tier 4 student visa you may be required to pay a deposit prior to the disbursement of your loan in order to secure a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), which is needed to obtain your visa.

Early payment discount You can save 3% on your course fees by paying early. A 3% discount is available on the fee (less any bursary) if annual fees are paid in full by or at enrolment when enrolling on a course starting in the autumn semester (September) or in the spring semester (January)*.

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US financial aid Full-time applicants with US citizenship can apply for the William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Program to help cover the cost of tuition and maintenance for eligible undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

Direct loans are disbursed in multiple equal amounts and are sent directly to the University after enrolment and placed in your student account as stipulated by federal law.

The amount you can borrow depends on a number of factors, including your level of study and any previous direct loans.

Scholarships We offer a range of scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students that can support you in your studies.

See our latest list of scholarships at londonmet.ac.uk/scholarships Discounts • Alumni discount – all students who have successfully completed a degree at London Metropolitan University are eligible for discounts on postgraduate courses of up to 20%. Find out more at londonmet.ac.uk/alumni

foundation year was really “ The important for me – it helped me to reconnect with topics I’d forgotten after four years and it helped me to fix the gaps in my knowledge and rediscover the delights of life as a student.

I’m very happy now!

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Norman Guzzardi from Italy – Chemistry foundation-year degree graduate, now doing a PhD at King’s College

* Please note the 3% early payment discount is not applicable to Study Abroad or Study in London programme students.

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How to apply Undergraduate applicants

English language requirements

If you’re from outside the EU and you’re applying to study full-time, you may choose to apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) or apply directly to the University. If you’re from the EU, you need to submit your application via UCAS.

To study at London Met you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Our requirements vary depending on the course. You don’t need to provide proof of English language if you have lived and studied in a country where the main language is English (eg the US, Australia, New Zealand or Ireland) or if you have a degree that is the equivalent of a UK undergraduate degree taught in a majority English speaking country. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may also need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS.

Postgraduate applicants If you’re applying for a postgraduate course you can apply directly to the University via our website.

Entry requirements In order to gain entry to one of our courses you’ll need to meet our minimum entry requirements. We regulate our academic entry criteria with reference to UK NARIC, the UK’s National Agency responsible for providing information and opinion on vocational, academic and professional international qualifications. For the full list of entry requirements by country, head to londonmet.ac.uk/country-requirements

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Level

Academic IELTS

Pearson Academic

TOEFL iBT

Undergraduate and postgraduate

Overall score 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component

51 in each component

Overall score 72

International Foundation Programme

Overall score 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in each component

36 in each component

N/A

Exceptions: some exceptions apply for specific courses and for International Foundation Programme January start – they require a higher level of English.

We also accept other English language qualifications – see londonmet.ac.uk/englishrequirements for the full list.

Pre-sessional English If you’re worried about your level of English or you don’t meet the English language entry criteria, you can apply to study one of our Pre-sessional English Language courses. They will prepare you for entry on

to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses. We currently offer a five-week course and a 10-week course depending on your current level of English.

Duration of the course

For entry on to an undergraduate/ postgraduate course requiring 6.0 overall and 5.5 in each component

For entry on to a postgraduate course with entry requirement of 6.5 overall and 6 in each component

Five-week course

6.0 overall with 5.0 in any components or 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all components

6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all components

10-week course

5.0 overall with 5.0 in any components or 5.5 overall with a minimum of 4.5 in one skill

5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all components or 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in one skill

loved the course and I made many good friends for life. The facilities were “ Igreat and there were lots of opportunities to do work experience. I also enjoyed social nights at The Rocket, the sports days (I used to coach the ladies football team) and all the fantastic people I met. I really had the best time of my life while I was studying at London Met – I still miss those days!

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Rehabilitator of elite athletes for FIFA and Arsenal Academy, and owner of business OneLife Performance, Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) alumna Sharon Heidaripour was born in Iran and grew up in Sweden before coming to London when she was 20.

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get to see the world in London. The mix of “ You cultures, races, religions and so on that you get to deal with frequently is an amazing life experience that really grows you and grows your emotional intelligence.

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Journalism BA graduate João Marques Lima from Portugal – now Editor-in-Chief of Data Economy, an international technology business news and opinion website, magazine and broadcaster that he founded in 2016

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Talk to us Meet us in your country

Open days

Our international team is committed to delivering a quality service to our students, staff, partners and alumni across the world.

We know that choosing a university is a big decision, which is why we host a variety of events that make getting to know us and what we offer as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Throughout the academic year we visit a number of different countries. To find out when we’ll be visiting your country visit londonmet.ac.uk/internationalvisits or email international@londonmet.ac.uk

Visiting one of our open days is a great way to: • explore our London campuses • have questions about your course answered • find out about support services • attend interactive subject workshops • meet and network with like-minded individuals Book your place at our next open day by visiting londonmet.ac.uk/opendays

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Campus tours We also offer campus tours that will give you the opportunity to view our state-of-the-art facilities including our libraries, IT facilities and classrooms. We have two campuses that you can tour – Holloway and Aldgate.

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Holloway campus • Located around the corner from the famous Emirates Stadium, home to Arsenal FC, and a few minutes away from central London by Tube, our Holloway campus is certainly never too far away from the excitement.

• As part of this tour you will see one of the largest science teaching labs in Europe, our journalism rooms and our broadcast studio.

Aldgate campus • Located in the heart of the creative community in trendy east London, Aldgate is home to our School of Art, Architecture and Design.

• As part of this tour you will get to see workshops for 3D facilities, digital manufacturing, media, print and textiles.

To book a tour head to londonmet.ac.uk/events

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Get in touch londonmet.ac.uk/international international@londonmet.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7133 4200 (undergraduate) +44 (0)20 7133 4202 (postgraduate) @LondonMetUni /LondonMetUniversity

Disclaimer: The information contained in this guide is correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change.