2014 – 2015 Undergraduate Prospectus
For highest graduate starting salaries among modern universities — Sunday Times University Guide 2013
Our students have worked with… Ralph Lauren, City Airport, Tate Modern, the Tower of London, Allen and Overy, Heals, Orange, Ligne Roset, CRED, Gaggenau Kitchens, Alexander McQueen, Monsoon, Illustrated People, the British Museum, the Bank of England and Beyond Retro
50+ clubs and societies to join
“ The placement is really hands-on and we’ll get the chance to do sub-editing so we’ll have an impact. It’s going to be a fantastic experience.” BA Fashion Marketing and Journalism student Thomas Gibson talking about his placement at InStyle Magazine
London Metropolitan University Our graduates work for… the BBC, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Channel 4, Gap, Royal Bank of Scotland, British Airways, Sky, Conran Design Group, Brinkworth, Diageo, the Courtauld Institute, Body Shop, Ogilvy Group UK, Cancer Research, Panasonic, BSkyB, Sainsbury’s, The Royal Opera House, Virgin Atlantic, Moss Brothers, OH TV, Estee Lauder, TripAdvisor, Marks and Spencer and David Linley
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1848 Jacopo Mistrello (MSc Food Science graduate): Winner of the Young Scientist Competition organised by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
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2014 – 2015 Undergraduate Prospectus
Welcome to the London Met undergraduate prospectus 2014 – 15 We hope that it gives you a good flavour of all that we have to offer including information on: living in the city, accommodation, fees and funding and our wide variety of degree courses. Most of all, we hope that it inspires you to study with us, to build a brighter future for yourself, and to become part of our vibrant student community. The London Met experience
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Shaping your future
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Getting involved
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Local London
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Accommodation
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Building your career
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Money matters
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Our facilities
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A helping hand
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Our academic faculties
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Courses (by subject area)
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A step-by-step guide to applying
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Visit us 143 Course index (A-Z)
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The London Met experience Six great reasons to join us at London Met‌ Urban location: Our hubs can be found in some of the most exciting areas of London. Enjoy the leafy suburbs of Islington situated just a few minutes’ walk from our bustling Holloway hub, or soak up the lively and creative atmosphere of Brick Lane near our Aldgate buildings. Those based at Moorgate will be inspired by the stockbrokers, lawyers and bankers hard at work in the heart of the City, and can visit iconic buildings such as the Tate Modern. 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 courses on both a full and part-time basis. 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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Ranked number 1 for highest graduate starting salaries among modern universities – Sunday Times University Guide 2013
First-rate teaching: You will be inspired by an international body of lecturers actively engaged with world-class research. In the last QAA assessment, we were awarded the highest accolade for our academic standards. Vibrant and diverse: We are proud of our 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, new journalism room, 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.
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Shaping your future Choosing to do an undergraduate degree at London Met will be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. 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.
‘ My time at London Met has been a life changing experience in which I’ve enhanced my knowledge, matured, excelled academically and made lifelong friendships and contacts… It’s definitely helped me to build my career. ’ Oliver Ross, Business School graduate and flight services executive at Hunt & Palmer PLC
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Visit us at our undergraduate open days www.londonmet.ac.uk/ opendays
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.
Recent research from the Parthenon Group found that London Met was ranked 15th in their survey of all UK universities for the best added value – added value which helps our students to secure well-paid jobs after graduation. If you’d like to find out more about how London Met can help to shape your future, visit us at one of our open days.
Our academic faculties work closely with industry, providing you with vital networking contacts. Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, giving our qualifications extra weight. 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.
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Getting involved Challenge the way you see yourself and the world around you. There are loads of ways to get involved with university life at London Met; after all, it’s not all about studying and exams. Getting involved in a society, taking up a new sport, or joining a campaign is a great way to make new friends and will complement and challenge what you learn in the classroom. Wherever your interests lie, taking part will also boost your career prospects by adding value to your graduate profile – potential employers are always interested in hearing about the kinds of things you were involved with at university.
‘ London Met is fantastic because (despite being such a big university) everybody can find little communities in it with people who share their interests and ambitions.’ Joe Konderla, BA Advertising and Marketing Communications student
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Dance ‘til late at Flirt!, make new friends at the Italian Society, shoot some pool at the Rocket, enjoy free popcorn at our movie nights, feel the burn at the gym, make a difference with Reach, go crazy at Zumba, laugh ‘til you cry at our comedy nights
The socialising essentials…
Rocket Complex We host a range of student events at our fantastic Rocket Complex on Holloway Road including club nights, fresher and student society activities, movie nights and charity events. With pool tables, plasma screens, a PS3, great sound-system and a courtyard garden, it’s also a great place to chill out when you’re not in lectures.
Flirt! There’s something for everyone with this night of commercial, chart, and student anthems. Drinks promos, special guests, competitions and more. Bounce London Met’s strictly urban club night – dance to grime, RnB, afrobeat, soca, bashment and hip-hop on selected Friday nights throughout termtime. Back Room Cinema New movie screenings with free entry, free popcorn, comfy sofas and cheap drinks. Summer Ball In previous years we’ve had special appearances from the likes of Tinie Tempah, Roll Deep, Jodie Connor and Hotsteppa.
‘Give it a Go’ This fantastic programme run by the Students’ Union offers you the chance to take part in salsa classes, city walks and trips to Thorpe Park, Chinatown and Winter Wonderland. A great way to meet new people.
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Our free discount card, MetCard, gives you cheap deals on drinks, entry to events and access to exclusive offers and competitions
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Get your voice heard…
Students’ Union A 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 and independent advice. StARs Our Student Academic Representatives (StARs) help to make a difference to the lives of our students by raising issues around specific course-related areas such as tutor feedback or library resources. Each course is represented by its own StAR and each StAR is elected by their fellow students. Gathering the views of their classmates and presenting them to the course team and the University, our reps have the opportunity to work closely with staff, University management, the NUS and the Students’ Union. Student magazine and radio station Verve Magazine and Verve Radio form London Met’s very own media hub. Tune in online to listen to the Sesay and Scherr show 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.
‘ Since being at London Met I’ve been president of the LGBT Society. I have also been the student representative on the University’s disability focus group; working to make the University more accessible…I dream of starting a charity supporting disabled 18-to 40year-old people to open up their world beyond what society dictates is acceptable. The University has taught me that everyone deserves a chance.’ Susan Cook, president of the LGBT society, Reach volunteer, student representative for the University’s disability focus group and BSc Community Development and Leadership student
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‘ Make friends, enjoy London, get stuck in with what’s happening around you and don’t waste opportunities. ’
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Ellie de Rose, entertainment editor at Verve Magazine, BA Creative Writing and Journalism student, and peer mentor. What do you enjoy about working at Verve? It’s an open platform for any student to write about what really interests them, and that kind of freedom is such a great opportunity...it’s student led and it’s made for students, so working on Verve creates a brilliant sense of community between everyone. Why did you want to work at the magazine? I was really up for getting involved and making the most of what was happening with the University. Plus it was a guaranteed way to get published, which is great for the CV and immediately gives you an advantage in a job application scenario. What kind of career path are you hoping to follow after graduation? I have a lot of ideas and I don’t know which to chase first... I love journalism and I love writing fiction so my aim is to pursue both, perhaps on a freelance basis. Otherwise, in terms of full time work, I’d want to be somewhere like the Press Association and work in features, or else approach literary agents and publishing companies. Top tips for new students? Time is going to fly while you’re at university, so enjoy it... make friends, enjoy London, get stuck in with what’s happening around you and don’t waste opportunities. You’ll get out of it as much as you put into it. Best bits about London Met? My teachers are amazing (and I don’t mind if they find out by reading this) and they’ve always encouraged me. Their passion is infectious and they’ve helped fuel the fire for doing what I really love.
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Explore your passions...
Student societies Japan Society, LGBT, Politics Exposed, Psychology Society, Socialist Worker Society, Females in Finance, Fitness Society – there’s a whole range of societies on offer at London Met, but if none of these catch your eye, it’s always possible to set up your own. Campaigning University is one of the best places to rally together and fight for a cause you believe in, whether it’s an issue concerning welfare, health or tuition fees. If there’s something you feel strongly about, the Students’ Union can act as a pressure group to campaign for awareness and change.
‘ 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 live on air. It’s a good laugh as well as useful experience for the future’ Iain Scherr, head producer at London Met’s student radio station, Verve, and BA Mass Communications and Media Studies student
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‘ It’s hard to find time to balance both studying and sport but at London Met they offer that balance. ’
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Victor Ben Salem (BA Sports Therapy) and Nathan Hylton (BA Marketing and Sports Management), members of ‘London Mets’ basketball team. What do you enjoy about playing basketball at London Met? Victor: The facilities are good; there’s always space for athletes to practise. Nathan: I enjoy training for competitions because not only are you keeping fit but it provides you with a mind-set which helps when you study and in life in general. What’s good about doing sport at London Met? Nathan: It’s not just about fun but other factors like a break from studying…It’s hard to find time to balance both studying and sport but at London Met they offer that balance. Victor: Brings on more responsibilities, it’s also good fun. Best bits about London Met? Nathan: The different cultures at London Met make the study experience that much better because it represents what London is about.
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Proud to be London Met
Student ambassadors Student ambassadors play an important role in helping to promote life at London Met. As well as helping at our open days and HE Fairs, as an ambassador you could be visiting local schools and colleges to raise the aspirations of students from under-represented backgrounds by talking about your university experience, or actively assisting them through longterm interventions such as the Peer Mentoring project, partnership school activities and the Upward Bound Programme. What’s more, our ambassador positions are paid and look fantastic on your CV. Sports Joining the rugby team or taking up Aikido isn’t just about getting fit; it’s also a great way to have fun, make new friends and gain excellent teamwork skills. Cheerleading, football, basketball, squash, cricket, tennis and hockey are just a few of the sports in which you can participate. Our rugby team regularly represents London Met in the British Universities College Sports (BUCS) championships and is proud to have recently won the 4B South East League Division. Our cheerleaders, the LMU Mets, have also met with success, winning first place at Future Cheer’s regional competition, ‘Winter Wonderland’. We also run a number of fitness classes including Parkour, Zumba, Pilates, Judo and Boxfit. Our facilities are excellent and include: gyms at both hubs with state-of-the-art cardio vascular equipment; a full-sized basketball court complete with scoreboard; dance studio; and fitness studio.
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‘ The Union needs a leadership that is focused and that has direction, someone that...will stand his/her ground to fight for the right of the students ’
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Ayoola Onifade, Students’ Union president and BSc Biomedical Science student. Why did you want to be president of the SU? I decided to compete for the presidency because I wanted to represent the interests of my fellow students. Knowing that there are a lot of cuts and increases in fees at the University and in the educational sector in the country, the Union needs a leadership that is focused and that has direction, someone that...will stand his/her ground to fight for the right of the students. What was your vision for the Students’ Union when you became president? To implement the decision taken years ago by the Board of Governors to make the Students’ Union independent and hence register the Union as a charity, which will give me the opportunity to create jobs or avenues for job opportunities in the Union for the students. Being independent as regards job opportunities means we can run our own business. What has being president taught you about yourself? That I have the potential to effect changes by constructively getting involved in my environment, that I have the heart to take up challenges and to consult relevant people that can advise and assist with whatever challenge I might face. What kind of career path are you hoping to follow after graduation? Education (medical line) - my aim is to have a leading educational consultancy firm which will anchor its services on quality and affordable education and putting students first. Top tips for new students? Study hard...play considerably but always remember, procrastination is the thief of time, so put your primary aim first...
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Local London London Met’s hubs are situated in some of the most exciting areas of the city: Aldgate, Moorgate and Holloway. When you study with us, you’ll get to experience, and become part of, the vibrant local communities surrounding us. Outside of lectures and study, our students take advantage of the buzzing nightlife in east London, cheap eats in Hackney and Dalston, live music in Camden as well as the museums, galleries and theatres dotted all over the city. Holloway London Met’s University buildings in north London sit opposite Holloway Road tube station, which is served by the Piccadilly line. The hub is also close to Highbury & Islington tube and railway station. Aldgate Our Aldgate hub is located minutes from Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations, served by the Circle, Metropolitan, District, and Hammersmith & City lines respectively. Mainline railway stations, Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street, are a short walk away. Moorgate 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.
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‘ I am proud to be London Met, always will be, because this is my community, this is my home.’ Jason Jackson, BA Business Law and Media Studies student
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Where will I study?
Holloway — At our bustling north London hub you’ll find cheap international eats reflecting the diversity of the neighbourhood, vintage bargains and the famous Emirates Stadium.
On a break from lectures? Grab lunch at Turkish cafe Rose’s or a burrito to go from Amigos. Dash over to Vivien of Hollywood to try on a new dress, rifle through the vintage at Revive, browse the bikes at Holloway Cycles, or head over to the Emirates Stadium Box Office to pick up tickets for the next match.
Top tips: Indie dance at the Lock Tavern, nocturnal fun at London Zoo Lates, theatre treats at the Almeida, alternative shopping at the Stables Market, cycling along Regent’s Canal, cheap authentic Italian food at La Vita é Bella, happy hour cocktails at Four Sisters
Got friends coming to visit? Our Holloway hub is a 15-minute walk from the stylish bars, pubs and restaurants of Islington and a short bus ride from Camden. Spend the afternoon exploring Camden Passage, Islington’s quirky antiques market. Window-shop some of the area’s plush boutiques or squeeze in a movie at Screen on the Green (student discount available). Grab dinner at urban burger bar Byron before heading to Camden for drinks and dancing. Enjoy happy hour and vintage rock and roll tunes at Joe’s Bar, before ending the night at hip music venue, Proud Camden.
Vivien of Holloway
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Holloway Cycles
Top eats: Sacred Heart cafĂŠ, Pritiraj, El Molino Coffee Shop, Eurocafe, Chompoo, The Metro (student discount), Eroma, Constolia Meze Bar
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Where will I study?
Aldgate — Our Aldgate hub is minutes away from vibrant Brick Lane; home to a long stretch of curry houses, vintageclothing stores, cheap bars, market stalls and eclectic art.
Fancy a chilled out Sunday? Kick off the morning with an exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery before trying one of Beigel Bake’s infamous bagel combinations for lunch. While away the afternoon browsing vinyl at Rough Trade, quirky jewellery at Tatty Devine and second-hand bargains at Rokit. The best curryhouses can be found away from Brick Lane, so BYO and head to the Lahore Kebab House for affordable Pakistani cuisine. Dine out at… There’s more than just curry to feast on around Aldgate. Try something a little fancy and a big bit French at Chez Elles, delicious Thai at Rosa’s, a range of culinary delights at Brick Lane Market, or Scandi treats at Fika. Drink up at… You’ll find a host of great places around Aldgate for a pint, a fancy cocktail, or a bit of a dance. Try The Ten Bells, 93 Feet East, Apples and Pears, Vibe Bar, The Poet Bar and Casa Blue for a good night out.
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Don’t miss out on: retro bowling at All Star Lanes, graffiti by the likes of Banksy, Ben Eine and O*Face, the market at the Old Truman Brewery, creative projects at Stolen Space Gallery and beers at the Big Chill bar
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Where will I study?
Moorgate — Students at our Moorgate hub get to experience an exciting and unique part of the capital in which skyscrapers overlook London’s booming creative district.
Looking for an afternoon of culture and history? Stock up on fuel with some banh mi from City Cáphê before starting the long climb to the top of St Paul’s Cathedral – don’t forget to pause at the whispering gallery on the way. Cross the bridge to explore Tate Modern, or jump back in time with a tour around Dennis Severs’ House. Finish off the day with drinks at Shoreditch hangout, The Light Bar. Try something new… The Barbican is one of London’s most iconic buildings and with three cinema screens, theatre spaces, art galleries, and numerous restaurants; it’s a hub of activity. Sign up online to ‘freeB’ to get discounted and free tickets for 16-25 year olds. Need time out? With a range of quirky independent shops, cafes and bars, Spitalfields is a great place to shop, or just to people watch. At the market (open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm), you’ll find everything from art prints, contemporary jewellery, and vintage clothing, to furniture and burlesque bustles.
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Our Shoreditch favourites: Films and live gigs at Rich Mix, the Vietnamese restaurants of Kingsland Road, art at the sublime Victoria Miro gallery, drinks and pingpong at the Book Club, free jazz at the Blueberry Bar and Kitchen, a caffeine hit at Prufrock Coffee, lazing around in London Fields
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London’s urban playground
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Jamie Malone, BA Illustration student Commissioned by London Metropolitan University
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Accommodation Where will I live? Living away from home for the first time is an exciting prospect but it can also seem a little daunting. Our Accommodation Bureau can help you find somewhere safe, affordable and comfortable to live, whether you want to stay in private rented accommodation or halls of residence. The key to finding somewhere great to live is to take your time. There are many things to consider when choosing accommodation: Do you want to be within walking distance of your campus? Are you looking for a structured, supportive environment, or independence? Is there a particular area of London that you’d like to live in?
‘ I must say it makes it so much easier for us students to get our heads around the accommodation thing when the university can offer help on Skype! Kudos! ’ A student in Norway clarifying some housing issues with the London Met Accommodation Bureau via Skype
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‘ I am very happy that I chose to live in Claredale House. I think it’s a very nice, calm and clean place to live in. It’s definitely affordable for all students...I think it was a great experience and definitely a great choice.’ Farnaz, 19, London Met student
Halls of residence Although London Met does not have its own halls of residence, we can advise you on the many providers of student accommodation in London. Halls of residence vary in price but there is something to suit everyone’s needs. Budget Claredale House is conveniently located for students studying at our Moorgate hub and is a ten-minute walk from Bethnal Green tube station. A 1930s, four-story building, Claredale was refurbished in 2009. Facilities include broadband, resident staff, a launderette and limited parking. Prices from £126 per week* Mid-range Emily Bowes Court is a new and vibrant student property in Tottenham Hale, situated near to the lively street markets on the High Road. The property offers a range of ensuite rooms in flats and studios, onsite laundry, quiet study area and common room. Wifi, contents insurance and utility bills are included in the rent. Prices from £159 per week* High-end
Private rented accommodation Check out our interactive student rentals website LondonMet Student PRS www.londonmetstudentprs.org for available properties, information about rental contracts and advice on viewings and deposits. Don’t forget you’ll need to budget for bills including: water, electricity, gas, council tax, TV licence and contents insurance. Alternative accommodation Other options available to students include homestays, in which you will be placed with a British family – a great way to improve your 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 university accommodation: www.londonmet.ac.uk/accommodation *Prices may be subject to change
Nido King’s Cross offers a total student experience minutes from St Pancras and King’s Cross station. Rent includes all utilities, use of the on-site cafe, screening room, free bike storage and free use of the fitness centre. Prices from £260 per week* > 35
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Staff profile Tara Young, senior research fellow (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities), author and researcher in UK gang membership I joined London Met in 2004, and began working with Professor Simon Hallsworth* on a number of research projects that have attempted to establish the reality of ‘gangs’ in the UK and the offending profile of ‘gang’ groups. I have spent the last 8–9 years contextualising and redefining the ‘gang’. My work offers a critical appraisal of the dominant discourse around gang-related violence. I worked for various organisations, including the Metropolitan Police, The Youth Justice Board, Borough Councils and charities that want to understand gang behaviour. I’m an applied social researcher, so I have done a great deal of empirical research with young people involved in street-based groups or ‘gangs’. Over the last decade, I have worked on a number of projects focusing on ‘gangs’. One, commissioned by the Youth Justice Board, looked at young women’s involvement in gang-related offending. The research found that, contrary to the American literature on gangs, there were no initiation rituals amongst the UK groups sampled and that young women’s involvement in street-based groups, fighting, and weapons use, was largely minimal in comparison to their male peers. I also teach quite a bit. This semester I am running a new module – it is very popular, with 196 students on it! The focus of the module is on the engagement of youth in crime and violence. It offers a critical perspective of some of the dominant theories about young people’s involvement in deviant and law-breaking behaviour. In the module I share some of my findings so the students always have access to new research. * Previously the director of London Met’s Centre for Social and Evaluation Research (CSER)
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Student profile Juan David Lopez, BA Music and Media Management graduate*, and creator of Avenant Law, Intruder Records/Tidal Wave Records, and MusicLawContracts.com * See BA Music Industry Management
I got involved with the Student Enterprise Programme back in 2011. I was told about it by a fellow graduate from London Met (Thomas Kulbokas – Made in Shoreditch, Nearby Digital). I remember meeting him for a coffee and him telling me about these University facilities where you could use shared office space and meeting rooms for free (initially). I thought it was great and got in touch with the person then in charge (Matthew Connelly) and he contacted me a couple of weeks later as soon as there was something available. I had started my business from my bedroom and was renting meeting rooms at a Christian place in central London which, at the time, was taking a considerable chunk of my income. Having a base at the Accelerator really helped me establish my company and give an image of professionalism. Once at the Accelerator, I met other entrepreneurs and accessed multiple business development seminars and workshops. All of this really inspired me and helped me turn my bedroom business into a fast growing enterprise now encompassing a music management company (Intruder Records/Tidal Wave Records), a music law consultancy (Avenant Law) and a music contracts web store (MusicLawContracts.com). During my degree I had the opportunity to sample multiple areas of knowledge and interact with people of different backgrounds and skills. This experience made me what I am today and shaped my work ethic. I was never interested in leaving university and working for a company for the next 30 years. I wanted to go out there and gain some work experience with companies I looked up to and then start my own enterprise. London Met gave all the tools and skills necessary to accomplish just this.
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Building your career London Met is the number one modern university in the UK for graduate starting salaries. Here at London Met, we’re committed to helping you get the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your career. We design and update our courses so that they’re directly relevant to the current employment market. Influential speakers inspire our students and give solid, practical advice. We can also help you to find placements, work experience and voluntary opportunities across a wide range of organisations. Our focus on employability is paying off – according to the Higher Education Statistics Agency the average starting salary of a London Met graduate is £23,165; higher than any other post-1992 university. We’re also among the best modern universities in London for graduate employment, with nearly 88% of first-degree graduates in work or accepted onto further study courses*. Image above right: Rt Hon David Lammy MP recently joined us for a special seminar on politics as a vocation, held in celebration of the 10th anniversary of London Metropolitan University, and organised by the Faculty of Law, Governance and International Relations. Image opposite: Talented students from We Make Films recently interviewed Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow. Commissioned by the Royal Society of Arts in partnership with the website The Samosa, the students impressed the journalist with their filming techniques and in-depth interview questions. * Based on respondents to the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) report. > 40
Be inspired by our speakers and visitors: Jon Snow Channel 4 News and ITN Anthony Thomson Metro Bank Chris Price Last.fm, MTV, BBC Radio 1, London Records Laura Carlin, illustrator for Vogue, American Express, British Airways, The Guardian, Walker Books, The Royal Mail Simon John Howard Blackberry
Careers – our services
Together with our academic faculties, our Careers service run regular subject specific career seminars, tailored workshops, employer presentations and recruitment events to help you hone your skills, meet potential employers and market yourself successfully. You can also arrange one-to-one meetings with our careers consultants for personalised advice and support. We can help you identify and develop your skills, brush up on interview techniques, and provide information on psychometric testing and assessment centres. ‘ The Careers Service at London Met has been extremely useful and gave me the opportunity to develop confidence in writing my CV, cover letters, applications for graduate schemes and interviews. After applying for several roles, I started an internship in a small company. During the internship, I was still applying for other jobs and the Careers Service has been always available to support me. After a few months of perseverance, I finally found the job I really wanted – at Bloomberg, the world leading financial information provider. I was at Bloomberg for 3 years working as an analyst where I gained experience of working in a global company. I recently moved on and I now work at Royal Bank of Scotland as an associate in the investment banking division.’ Fabio Massaro, BA Marketing graduate Our Career Mentoring Programme gives you the opportunity to be matched with a business professional who will help you to achieve your career goals. Over the course of a year, you’ll discuss key industry trends and gain an insider’s view of the working world. Mentees often capitalise on networking opportunities provided by their mentor, and there is the potential to obtain a professional character reference. Previous students have enjoyed workplace visits, work shadowing and work experience opportunities as part of the programme.
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‘ I think that the Careers Service at London Met was excellent not only in supporting me at the beginning of my career but also in developing the job search skills which I still use today. ’ Fabio Massaro, BA Marketing graduate
Image top right: Business School students on the ‘Bank Lending’ module participated in a rewarding and insightful day of presentations and assessments at the headquarters of Standard Chartered Bank. The occasion marked the celebration of two years of collaboration between the bank and London Met. Image right: Actress and fashion designer Mischa Barton with London Met graduates Giedrius Ivanauskas and Thomas Kulbokas. The pair recently launched online portal and mini-magazine, Made in Shoreditch, and were thrilled to have Mischa Barton on hand to introduce the second issue. Giedrius and Thomas set up their business with the help and support of London Met’s innovation centre, the Accelerator.
Work experience
Getting work experience is a fantastic way to enhance your CV, gain insight into different job roles, and make new contacts as well as new friends. Potential employers look favourably on candidates that achieve more at university than just a degree. There are many ways to get work experience while at university, and we’re here to help. Our Careers team can advise you on work placements, work experience, internships, and how to apply. Our Job Shop will point you in the right direction of paid/unpaid work in the commercial sector and our volunteering service, Reach, will help you with unpaid work in not-for-profits. Many of our teaching staff have links with industry leaders and connect our students with the world of work. We also run an enterprise programme to help our budding entrepreneurs kick-start their businesses. Connecting our students We make films Led by Cass tutors Charlotte Worthington and Jane Barnwell, media practice students launched We make films; the Faculty’s first in-house production company, as part of their course. Through links forged by their tutors, the students have been given the opportunity to work on exciting live projects with institutions such as the Bank of England and the Royal Society of Arts. Image top right: After winning the Spirit of London Business Entrepreneur Award in 2010, London Met graduate and Dancing after School founder Jessica Elliot interviewed Prime Minister David Cameron as part of a Community Channel documentary. Image opposite: Students in the Modern Emporium Studio at the Cass School of Design worked with Marks and Spencer International to deliver inspiring concepts for the new Parisian home and furniture store. BA Interior Design student Thamina Moshahid (designs pictured) was lucky enough to be one of six students to present their work to M&S in January 2013. > 44
Our students win awards: Craig More (RIBA Pt3 Architecture graduate) Awarded first prize in the student category of the Nationwide Sustainable Housing Competition run by RIBA and Nationwide Building Society Ahmed Masoud (BA English Literature graduate) Winner of the Muslim Writers Awards (supported by Penguin Books) for best unpublished novel Jacopo Mistrello (MSc Food Science graduate) Winner of the Young Scientist Competition organised by the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST)
WOWBiz WOWBiz gives students based in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing the opportunity to work on real, commissioned projects that provide a free service to businesses, charities and social enterprises. Working individually or in teams, students provide IT, marketing, and business services as part of a new and innovative Work Related Learning degree module. Students gain degree credits on the module while developing invaluable professional skills and experience.
London Met Student Enterprise Programme If you’ve got a great idea for a business, the Student Enterprise Programme (@LMStudentEnt) offers a range of support and advice to help you bring it to life. BSc Sports Therapy student Jessica Elliot (pictured opposite) thoroughly impressed judges of the Programme’s Business Plan Competition with her idea for a dance school. Winning the competition, Jessica used the financial investment and sound advice provided by the Enterprise Programme to set up ‘Dancing after School’. She now works with over 16 schools in London, has written and produced an instructional DVD for teachers in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, employs over 23 people and was an official provider of activities for the Sainsbury’s Active Kids Scheme.
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Student profile Whitney Brown, Business School student
Doing my degree at London Met helped my passion for PR grow. I was introduced to ex-industry professionals, who used their experience to teach me, and other programmes which encouraged that passion. Programmes such as the ‘Work Placement module’ gave me hands-on experience and the ‘Study Abroad Programme’ enabled me to visit the University of Tennessee Martin and learn about communications in the USA. It was whilst in the USA I came across the Talk PR internship; at the time I was very interested in working at a PR agency. When I returned to the UK, I researched further into the internship and came across the Taylor Bennett Foundation which surprisingly was starting a few days after my birthday - definitely a sign. My traineeship with the Taylor Bennett Foundation was a great experience. Having Talk PR sponsor the programme was a bonus; the agency introduced me to a sector of PR I had never experienced before. The 10 week programme gave me all the practical experience I needed to back up the theory I learnt at London Met. Having done my degree, it prepared me for presentations, writing press releases and targeting different media. For example modules such as ‘Public Relations Strategy’ helped when simulating targeted campaigns for brands such as D&G. However, the main skill my degree gave me was the confidence to present. Public speaking and presenting is a key skill to have in the industry, and my three year degree gave me more than enough practice.
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Work experience
Journalism students visit Emirates Stadium Getting out in the community and finding a story is a big part of being a journalist. Students in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities were able to take advantage of London Met’s collaboration with Arsenal and visited the stadium as part of their ‘Reporting Skills’ module. Required to write stories about class visits, London Met’s journalism students get a chance to practise their interviewing techniques and to build up new contacts for the future. Part-time work with MetTemps You’ll be able to find temporary/part time work on campus through our virtual employment agency, MetTemps; a searchable database of temporary, part-time and placement work opportunities within the University and externally. Whilst earning an additional income in your spare time, MetTemps will help you to: > develop new skills > gain work experience > put your theoretical knowledge into practice > enhance your CV Working at London Met: The Rocket at London Met offers exciting opportunities for you to earn extra cash and gain work experience as an event assistant, bartender or technician.
Images across: BA Journalism students looked out for a good story when they visited Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium as part of their ‘Reporting Skills’ module. Other trips have included those to Glam Dogs, the Rowan Arts Centre, and Freightliners Farm.
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Images opposite: BSc Computer Animation students got the chance to work on a real-life project when a London council commissioned them to make a film. The students, from the Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing, created an animated video to promote Camden Council’s Family Group Conferencing service.
Drawings for Camden Council by Sean Newitt, BSc Computer Animation.
Drawings by Andrew Somerville, BSc Computer Animation.
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Volunteering London Met’s Reach team offers students the chance to gain vital employability skills through volunteering placements. East End Citizens Advice Bureau, St Mungo’s, Springboard for Children and the Terrence Higgins Trust are just a few of the not-for-profit organisations in which students have worked as witness service volunteer workers, volunteer receptionists, trainee advisers, literacy tutors, freelance magazine writers and assistant manager interns. Volunteering is a great opportunity to build your confidence and your CV, and has a positive impact on the local community and further afield. The London 2012 Olympics: Students at London Met took part in one of Britain’s most memorable events by volunteering as games makers and officials at the Olympics. 160 were also employed to bolster the Games’ security operation. ‘Volunteering is a fantastic way to develop your skills...It allows you to apply what you learn in the classroom to a real-world situation, with tangible results. Not only are you giving back to the organisation and the community, but you get great material for your CV, valuable contacts and a rewarding experience.
‘ Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills and share the ones you’ve already got. At the Science Museum, volunteers get the chance to experience the greatest science, medical and technology collections in the world.’ Sally Munday, volunteer coordinator at the Science Museum
Voluntary organisations want you to get the most out of your time and often go out of their way to make sure that you develop the skills that you want and need. Showing that you volunteered really lets future employers know that you are reliable and committed.’ Camille Acosta, Assistant Project Manager, Rowan Arts Image opposite: Students volunteering at a farm as part of a local community project organised by Reach, the University’s volunteering service.
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Student profile Abby Godwin, Business School graduate, derivatives funding operations analyst at Goldman Sachs Choosing to study at London Met was one of the best decisions I ever made. With the campus situated in the heart of the city of London it was easy to network with City professionals and make practical sense of the complex financial and economic theories I learnt in class. I thoroughly enjoyed the course content and the way the lectures, workshops and assessments were impeccably delivered and administered. As a single mother I received incredible support and guidance from both teaching and non-teaching staff during my studies at London Met. In my second year, I enrolled on the Short Work Placement Module with BusinessWorks, as part of my study programme. With the amazing support and guidance of London Met’s BusinessWorks and the Careers Service, I managed to secure a five-week placement as an accounts officer. This helped me sharpen my employability skills and further prepared me for the corporate world, as later on I secured a well-paid summer internship with Barclays Capital through SEO London. Before the start of my final semester, I began applying for investment banking graduate positions. Goldman Sachs shortlisted and invited me to take part in two assessment centres. Thereafter, in December 2010 I was offered a full-time position as a derivatives funding operations analyst on the 2011 Graduate Programme. My job entails liquidity management, risk and control management, amongst various other complex tasks. I really enjoy my role and the people I work with at Goldman Sachs. It feels even more rewarding to find that a lot of the course material I learnt at London Met is relevant to my work at Goldman Sachs and to present day society.
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Professional links and staying connected
A small selection of the professional bodies, associations and organisations that accredit or inspect many of our undergraduate courses: Stay connected When you graduate, we invite you 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 you graduate. www.londonmet.ac.uk/alumni
‘ I have been truly impressed by what I have seen at London Met. It is very important that young people in the United Kingdom are given the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial ideas. ’ His Royal Highness the Duke of York during a recent visit to London Met. The Duke met several of the University’s student entrepreneurs before officially opening the ‘Student Hatchery’ – London Met’s successful business start-up programme.
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Staff profile Owsun Abebrese, academic leader for the Faculty of Law, Governance and International Relations, recruitment co-ordinator, barrister at law, and Judge of the First Tier Immigration Tribunal
I was born in Ghana, West Africa. After undergraduate study, I was called to the Bar in 1985 at the Inner Temple. I completed my pupillage at 9 Stone Buildings, Lincoln’s Inn and began working at Tooting and Balham Law Centre as a housing lawyer. Working at the Law Centre was a fantastic experience – for the first time I had control of my own case load and could go to court without having to be instructed by a solicitor beforehand. In 1989 (while employed at the Law Centre) I returned to my studies and obtained an LLM. During my masters, I focused on areas such as immigration, civil litigation, landlord and tenant, and African family law. I have been a member of staff at London Met since 1989. I taught at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in the areas of property, immigration and asylum and evidence, and am now an academic leader. Over the years I have seen so many people achieve extraordinary things time and time again. That is why we say that we provide excellent education which is still affordable. Anyone thinking of going into the legal profession needs to consider that the profession is extremely competitive and those who come from certain backgrounds do have an advantage such as contacts and confidence. However, in my opinion (based on my 24 years at London Met), prospective students will find that academics hold a fundamental belief that it does not matter what your background is – you have the potential to succeed if you are willing to work hard and to believe in yourself as we believe in you. What has helped me in my career is a belief in my own ability, hard work, and the importance of building good relationships with whoever you come across in life.
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Money matters Can I afford to go to university? Yes you can. And we can help you out through: Scholarships > You could get £1,000 cash and a £2,000 fee waiver in your first year to aid your studies through one of our 750+ National Scholarship Programme awards – see www.londonmet.ac.uk/nsp for details on how to apply > You can apply for a Sir John Cass’s Foundation Lord Mayor’s Scholarship worth up to £7,000 a year: see www.londonmet.ac.uk/cassscholarship for more information Earning while you’re learning Our MetTemps agency has a website where you can register and search online for hundreds of part-time, casual local jobs, including jobs here at London Met – and you might just add some valuable work experience to your CV at the same time. 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. You don’t have to pay any of these loans back until you have finished your course, and are earning £21,000 or over. The repayments and interest are low – see www.gov.uk/studentfinance for details.
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‘ I am very happy with the outcome of our meetings and grateful for all your support. Because of you I was able to concentrate on what’s important – my degree. I achieved 80% in my exam. I couldn’t have achieved this without your help.’
Top tip: apply as soon as you can for your student loan, as they can be lengthy to process
Bursaries are also available for a few of our courses (through Student Finance England) – see BSc Dietetics and Nutrition (p.127) or BSc Social Work (p.131). 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 means-tested maintenance grant, to a childcare grant if you are bringing up children, a disabled students’ allowance, and an adult dependent’s grant. Find out more at www.sfengland.slc.co.uk 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. See more at www.londonmet.ac.uk/advice Is it worth it in the end? We think so, but don’t just take our word for it: People with degrees earned an average of £12,000 a year more than non-graduates over the past decade, statistics show BBC website, April 2011 When you balance the cost of tuition fees against the higher employment and earning potential of having a degree it’s easier to think of it as an investment.
Your earning and employment potential with London Met is assured – London Met is the number 1 modern university for UK graduate starting salaries (Sunday Times University Guide, 2012). See our careers page for more (p.40).
‘Students come to see us with all sorts of concerns, ranging from money problems to health issues. We help ease these worries by directing students to the help they need, leaving them with clear minds so they can approach their studies with the rigour necessary to be a success.’ Alison Jones, administration manager, Student Services 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.
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Our facilities Because you’ve invested in us, it’s only right that we go the extra mile to invest in you. Over the past few years, we’ve created new state-of-the-art teaching, social, and professional spaces. We also offer fantastic learning resources including libraries at each of our hubs, and access to a wealth of electronic resources. This space is reserved for… High-flying legal trainees… Our mock courtroom, complete with dock, witness box and public gallery, will familiarise you with the courtroom environment, explain the processes and aid your presentation skills – all of which helped two of our legal students to come an impressive 5th out of 64 universities in the ESU National Mooting Competition 2012. Aspiring journalists… In 2012, we opened a newsroom for our journalism students. Editor of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger, joined us for the unveiling of the new £100,000 facility, which will provide students with the best possible training for a career in media. Those with a passion for news-reporting can get to grips with the inner workings of a studio at London Met’s very own student radio station, Verve. Astute economists and bankers… The University’s Bloomberg information terminals deliver a huge database of company information, news, real-time financial instrument prices and valuation analytics. We also offer access to Bankscope, one of the world’s most important banking information sources.
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Up-and-coming creatives... Described by our own Patrick Brill as the ‘Aldgate Bauhaus’, our brand new studio spaces at the Cass provide inspiring spaces for you to innovate and create. You’ll also have access to CASSworks which offers specialist facilities including wood, metal and plastic workshops, digital manufacturing technologies,TV and recording studios, editing suites, and darkrooms. Media production and music students work on live projects for clients and our in-house TV station, Cass TV. Studious scientists… Our £30 million science centre, featuring our ‘superlab’ with 280 workstations, offers a multitude of facilities. Benefit from specialist laboratories for tissue culture research and microbiology; a nuclear-magnetic 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.
Future-focused IT specialists… Students at the School of Computing have access to a number of exciting labs including: the Gamelab Studio, complete with programmable games machines connected to PCs; some of the most advanced Cisco labs in London; and a mobile applications lab with software that allows students to build apps for multi-platform smartphones. In our WOW Agency, our top IT, digital and multimedia students work on real, paid projects, such as developing new websites and animations. Top clients include Comic Relief and EMI Records. For all our students... The new Aldgate Blue Lounge offers comfy sofas and meeting areas, free Wifi, high spec TVs, a large refectory and a bookshop. At our Holloway hub, the Learning Centre houses plenty of new computers, open-plan learning spaces, technobooths, teaching rooms and a popular café area.
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Student profile Henry Charge, BSc Multimedia graduate, now a web developer for Valtech
I work for a company called Valtech as a front end web developer specialising in HTML, CS5 and Java Script. I love working in London and feel privileged to do a job that I enjoy a lot. I think having multimedia on your CV definitely stands out for employers – that’s one of the things they are looking for. It helps having experience of a broad range of different subjects that they cover in a multimedia degree – I’m specialising in front end web development but it helps to have the background skills – Photoshop, being able to do video editing if need be. The extra things that I did at Uni helped me a lot – things like working for the WoW Agency for example. Another module we did was about presentation skills. In my job I’ve had to do presentations to 30 people – that module really helped me. I found that having confidence in what I’m saying counts for a lot. Winning the prize for best undergraduate Multimedia project at London Met gave me huge confidence going into the workplace, it’s the sort of thing that stands out on a CV and proves to employers that you can meet your goals. I eventually want to be a senior consultant, ideally here at Valtech, if not, maybe in the future do some contracting work, and in the far future maybe have my own design agency.
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Learning resources
Library and IT resources: Our libraries house over half a million library print items, a growing collection of electronic resources, and staff to help you locate and use them. You will have free email and Internet access, and, to save time, self-service machines in the libraries allow you to borrow and return your own material. Our libraries also have zones for silent, quiet and group study, plus bookable group study rooms. Our facilities include e-journals, e-books and electronic databases that you can also access from home. You can browse our library catalogue at http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk, or speak to a librarian who can help you locate what you need from our libraries, other libraries, or via inter-library loan. We recently invested in a new research tool, MetCat, which enables students to easily search for journal articles, e-book chapters, e-theses and many other online items in addition to the University’s classic catalogue of books, journals and DVDs. Each library has open access networked PCs and Macs with printers, copying and media facilities, and Wi-Fi so you can use your own laptop – look out for the MetNet signs. Academic liaison librarians and subject guides can help you to find, evaluate and use the most relevant resources for your research, projects or dissertation. We run drop-in workshops as well as personalised sessions for course groups depending on your learning objectives. We also publish online tutorials and guides to help you find the resources you need.
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Our free met:App enables you to get University information on the go including: basic maps of our buildings, timetables, news and updates, alerts, a guide to student services and details of your library account. Available to download from the App Store and Android Market
We also have a special library collection, including the Trades Union Congress Library Collections, which are the major research hub for the study of trade unions, lifelong learning and people at work, with both historical and current resources. www.londonmet.ac.uk/library Media facilities – if you have to give a presentation, many rooms here are fitted with a PC, DVD player, projector and sound system. You can also borrow portable and mobile equipment, such as specialist cameras and sound recording equipment, and you will find technical support if you need it.
Cloud computing – each London Met student is given a Google Apps account for email and 5GB of cloud storage, which is accessible anywhere on and off campus. Your Google Apps suite also includes use of Google Docs, allowing our students to collaborate and work on shared documents. The Centre for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT): CELT provides study support for students including: preparing for study 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, research strategies, and dissertation and report writing.
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A helping hand Disabilities and dyslexia We provide a range of services to help you if you have a disability, a long-term medical or mental health condition or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some of the areas where we can give specialist support include: > special examination arrangements (such as extra time in exams) > help with finding an academic support worker > screening if you think you may have a specific learning difficulty > assistance to apply for study-related funding www.londonmet.ac.uk/disabilities Personal and emotional life I have experienced dramatic and positive changes since my first counselling session and I am now finding it easier to cope with my problems and do better on my course. Year one student Everyone needs support from time to time and it’s best to seek it before situations become too problematic. Our team of professional counsellors offer confidential counselling on a wide range of emotional difficulties and also help you transform your life, by developing and maximising your potential. The team also offers guidance with mental health difficulties and runs workshops and groups on areas such as: motivation, confidence-building, stress management, exam anxiety, relaxation, meditation, personal development and many more. www.londonmet.ac.uk/counselling
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‘ I would have been unable to continue my studies without the help of my SU advisor ’ Final year student
‘ Once again I wish to thank the University for giving me this opportunity to do the course and furthermore thank you for your patience. The Disabled Student Support Unit have been brilliant ’ Final year student
Where to live: see p.34 – 35 www.londonmet.ac.uk/accommodation Funding and financial advice: see p.58 – 59 www.londonmet.ac.uk/aifs Careers - our services: see p.42 www.londonmet.ac.uk/careers Social life: see p.10 www.londonmetstudents.com Volunteering: see p.50 http://reach.londonmet.ac.uk 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-judgemental listening ear, or will help answer any questions about faith or spirituality. We can assist in sorting alternative exam arrangements if they fall on religious holidays. We can validate your student finance documents by arrangement at no cost to you. www.londonmet.ac.uk/chaplaincy
Sport and recreation Our £60-a-year* membership card gets you into any of our nine state-of-the-art fitness centres, dance studios and courts, centred in north and east London. Try your hand at anything from aikido to zumba, or get involved in team sports (read more on p.20) www.londonmet.ac.uk/sports Students’ Union: MetSU is an independent, democratic organisation run by students for students, providing representation, advice and support to students, with offices on both sites (read more on p.12) www.londonmetsu.org.uk Where can I find out more? You’ll find general information, advice and guidance on any of the areas listed above on our website: www.londonmet.ac.uk/studentservices *price given was for the academic year 2012/13 and may change
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Our academic faculties
Where are we based? The Faculty is based around Holloway Road, in north London. More about us Home to some of the best academics and facilities in the field, our Faculty brings together the Schools of Computing, Human Sciences, and Psychology. We are particularly proud of our well-equipped labs, including the Superlab, which has 280+ workstations with state-of-the-art facilities and is a model for labs around the world (see p.61). You’ll also find one of the most advanced Cisco labs in the UK, as well as a computer forensics and IT security lab, a working health clinic that is open to the public and a psycho-physiological lab. We have 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 (see p.54). The School of Psychology – we have been offering psychology degrees for over 35 years, in a vibrant and supportive academic environment. Our interests range from addiction and mental health, developmental psychology, and counselling psychology through to the psychology of branding, and understanding gang behavior (see p.37).
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The majority of our courses achieved very high student satisfaction in the most recent KIS data, with BSc Mathematics attaining an impressive 100% – putting us among the highest in the UK
100% of our FdSC Computing and Business IT students were in work or further study six months after graduating, according to the latest KIS data
The School of Human Sciences offers courses based around human health and wellbeing, as well as courses allied to medicine, with particular strengths in biomedical sciences, molecular and pharmaceutical sciences, nutrition and dietetics and sports science and therapy. We have close links with private and public sector organisations through various joint projects, giving our graduates instant access to a range of highprofile prospective employers. The School of Computing – cutting-edge academic and professional qualifications are what we aim to provide. It’s not just theory – our students are involved in designing real apps and websites, participating in gamejams, and gleaning knowledge and tips from world leaders in the computing and tech industry including speakers from Microsoft, Cisco, Apple, Intel, O2, Blackberry and more. We put your career first and aim to provide you with valuable work experience while you study, through:
> our WOW Agency, which places top students and graduates across IT, digital and multimedia into real client projects at low cost to business, providing them with invaluable career experience. Clients have included EMI (Mute) Records, Comic Relief and TimesOnline > our Student Enterprise Workshops > work-related learning modules that are built into every course to make sure you gain work experience before you graduate (through our WoWbiz initiative) See our courses under: Computing, IT and Web (p.95), Mathematics (p.116), Psychology (p.123), Science (p.124) and Sport and Leisure (p.132). Read more: www.londonmet.ac.uk/flsc
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Where are we based? Our Faculty is situated in Aldgate, in the heart of London’s financial district, close to the creative and cultural attractions that surround Spitalfields, and a quick tube-ride away from central London.
‘ Studying law here is amazing. The support you get is above and beyond any other university I know. I have friends at other universities who can’t get in touch with their lecturers, but at London Met their doors are always open. You get excellent career advice as well.’ Ricky O’Brien, Law (LLB) student who took part in the Mooting Competition
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Two of our legal students recently came an impressive 5th out of 64 universities in the ESU National Mooting Competition 2012
BA International Relations and Politics received a student satisfaction score of 100% in the latest KIS survey, with several others receiving 90% or more – see our course pages for details
More about the Faculty Our Faculty is one of the largest of its kind in the UK, with around 70 specialist academic staff and a range of excellent courses. We have strong links with leading professions in the law and in government as part of our commitment to enhance your employment prospects. Employers are regular visitors to the University; those who have recently provided support to our students include: Allen & Overy, Ashurst, Simmons and Simmons, Thompsons, Co-operative Legal Services, Norton Folgate Solicitors, Financial Ombudsman Services, Deloitte, Barclays, Credit Suisse, the Crown Prosecution Service, Temple Court Chambers, Citizens Advice Bureau and many more. The Law Society and the Bar Council officially recognise a number of our courses as Qualifying Law Degrees. Our graduates are working in the law, parliament, the United Nations, in business and in many other roles.
Our academic staff include many who are internationally recognised for their research, publications and training activities. > We have specialist careers advisers within the Faculty to give you information and support, and help you develop and enhance your CV, application letters and offer 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, from our model UN to our mock courtroom (see p.60) to our student-led law journal ‘Dictum’ See our courses under: International Relations (p.108), Law (p.114) and Politics (p.123) Read more: www.londonmet.ac.uk/lgir
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Where are we based? The Business School is located in the heart of the City of London, home to the biggest financial and trading businesses in the world. It is also right next door to the creative hub that has emerged in London’s East End. More about the Business School As a major European Business School, we offer a dynamic portfolio of courses designed to produce business-ready graduates. Our existing graduates are employed in a range of sectors and by employers that include Burberry, L’Oreal, Qatar Airways, the Department for International Development, the Metropolitan Police, Intercontinental Hotels, Goldman Sachs, AIG and RBS. In the City of London, there is a strong link between the academic and business communities. Our courses are delivered by academics and practitioners who are leaders in their respective field of expertise. Therefore you get the double benefit of academic excellence combined with contemporary business understanding.
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‘ We focus on building the confidence and skills which will make these students stand out when they go for job interviews. It’s all about knowing how to sell themselves to potential employers and having the soft skills to match their academic qualifications.’ David Nevill, assistant vice president, State Street Global Services
‘ Because all the lecturers at London Met have worked in the industry, they have a lot of contacts who come in and give talks or let us visit their offices. A lot of the people we met at InStyle said they started as interns, so it is a great opportunity.’ Thomas Gibson, BA Fashion Marketing student, talking about his work placement at top London fashion magazine InStyle
We recognise that students value this engagement with the business community to both inform their studies and build their career experience. Therefore we offer you the opportunity to undertake an assessed work placement as part of your degree. Examples of organisations that students have undertaken placements are: Barclays Bank, Arsenal Football Club, BBC Worldwide and Air France. The close working relationship between the academic and business worlds in the City of London creates a unique experience from which to study. In addition it generates considerable opportunities for you to build your knowledge, business experience and network of contacts:
‘If I was to pick up the phone now and call one of my lecturers or the people I studied with, we all still share this close-knit connection with London Met, and all of them would help me if I needed it.’ Miriam Kuhn, BA Advertising and Marketing Communications and Public Relations graduate, now working as marketing manager for Ambient Media Worldwide Ltd. (recently a finalist in Agency of the Year Award for Marketing Week’s Engage awards) See our courses under: Accounting, Economics and Finance (p.81) Business and Management (p.92), Human Resources (p.108), Media, Communications, Marketing and PR (p.117) and Sport and Leisure (p.132). Read more: www.londonmet.ac.uk/lmbs
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Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design
Where are we based? Welcome to the heart of creative and cultural London – Aldgate. Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market, countless designer-makers, artists, acclaimed galleries, and the City are all steps away, and central London is just a five-minute tube journey – making it one of the most exciting areas in the capital to make your mark. More about CASS CASS is internationally recognised for high quality teaching, excellent facilities and unique opportunities to mix with other creatives. Learning through practice, playing with process and working with clients, our students gain practical, real-world experience in both individual and collaborative projects, engaging with professionals, communities and companies. We focus on socially engaged architecture, and art and design both locally and globally, and many of our projects focus on London. You will have access to CASSworks including our digital manufacturing centre housing cutting-edge equipment from rapid prototyping to water-jet cutting, and CASSprojects, which is committed to developing live projects within the curriculum. Many students have exhibited internationally and have won prestigious awards. At the School of Art, you are taught to the highest standards by artists and professional practitioners. Our students are diverse, prolific and articulate, and there is access to photography, digital media, print, painting 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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Many of our students and professors win prestigious awards: Professor Florian Beigel will this year receive the Berlin Grand Art Prize 2013
The School of Architecture provides you with the practical skills and confidence needed to excel in the profession. Teaching staff come from some of London’s most exciting architectural practices, and combine experimentation and research with extensive practical experience. Our Live Projects happen locally and around the world in places such as Cuba, India, China and Iran. The School of Design has an excellent reputation for inspiring contemporary design thinking, tested through confident making. We host the widest range of design courses in London, with a philosophy that prepares you for work and a consideration of how we can improve peoples’ lives through design. We work in studio and workshop environments, mirroring contemporary creative practice. Notable staff include Assa Ashuach, Florian Beigel, Maurice Mitchell, Bruce Ingman, Mah Rana, Patrick Brill (Bob and Roberta Smith) (see profile on p.77) Simone Ten Hompel and Paul St George.
> The newly opened MARCH Architectural School in Moscow, which we helped to create, is providing us with great student exchanges and collaborative projects > Our many specialist facilities include wood and metal workshops, laboratories, TV and recording studios, editing suites and darkrooms > Latest student feedback has led to more contact time with lecturers and professionals, increased teaching weeks and longer studio opening hours See our courses under: Architecture (p.83), Art and Design (p.84) and Music and Sound (p.121). Read more: www.thecass.com
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Bob and Roberta Smith (AKA Patrick Brill) leads fashmob protest against the sale of Henry Moore’s sculpture Old Flo. Photographs by Tim Newton.
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Staff profile Patrick Brill, AKA Bob and Roberta Smith, British contemporary artist and course lecturer for BA Fine Art
Patrick Brill, AKA Bob and Roberta Smith, trained at Reading and Goldsmiths. Bob and Roberta Smith have had solo shows in Bristol and London, as well as in Paris, Turin, New York and Los Angeles, and have taken part in group shows throughout the UK, Europe and the USA. Bob and Roberta Smith are a Trustee of the Tate and are represented by Hales Gallery. On the BA Fine Art course at the Cass, Bob teaches studio practice and final project. The Cass Department of Art is fast becoming the Aldgate Bauhaus with architects, designers and artists all talking together and sharing ideas. From the perspective of studying fine art, the department is located in the heart of the most vibrant centre for contemporary art in the world: London’s East End. The studios students work in allow for flexibility in approaches to art making; from the extremely collaborative and performative, to the hermetic. Students work in all forms and are instructed by some of the most distinctive voices in contemporary art today. From day one we ask all students to present their work and ideas to the public. Art is the ultimate form of free speech; at the Cass you will find your voice.
‘ We are extremely proud to have Patrick Brill on the fine art teaching team – it’s great that the students are able to work in the studio with an artist at the top of his game ’ Michael Upton, academic leader at the Cass
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Our academic faculties
Where are we based? The Faculty is based in Islington, north London. More about us We aim to provide a rich, stimulating and supportive learning environment where you can choose from a range of flexible courses taught by internationally recognised experts. Our academic staff have an excellent reputation for research and contribute regularly to industry journals, advisory groups, governmental policy, as well as TV and radio. Mixing cutting-edge practical skills with theory, our courses are designed to lead to outstanding career-building opportunities. Leading academics, thinkers and professionals also regularly visit to speak to students as part of a lively schedule of events. Recent visitors have included Tony Benn, George Alagiah, Dame Clare Tickell, Jon Snow and Krishnan Guru-Murthy. > All of our courses have close links with employers including the BBC, ITV, the United Nations, the NHS, Arsenal Football Club and local London boroughs and education authorities and many are accredited by professional bodies, including the Teaching Agency and the Health and Care Professions Council
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‘ Alan Rusbridger, editor of the Guardian, came to talk to us and it was really interesting to hear his thoughts about where the industry is heading’ James Fell, currently studying journalism
> Latest investments include a £100,000 journalism newsroom, opened by the editor of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger, which includes 40 computers equipped with the latest design software, large-screen TVs and a mobile television studio, so students can host outside broadcasts while streaming live footage to the internet. I specifically came to London Met because my course was in the top five in the country, and I’ve had the best three years of my life. The staff have been fantastic and have supported us without fail. It was a really intense course, but it was all worth it in the end when I got my first class degree. The course has given me the confidence to pursue what I want to do professionally. Emily Florence Hutchings, studied theatre practice and graduated December 2012, now an actress
> 80% of research in the social work, social policy and media and communications area was judged to be ‘world leading’, ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘internationally recognised’ in the latest Government Research Assessment Exercise > Outstanding student satisfaction levels for many courses are amongst the best in London, with ratings of 90% and over for criminology, journalism and community work courses (see our online course pages for more) See our courses under: Community Development (p.94), Criminology (p.99), Education (p.101), English (p.103), Film, Dance and Theatre (p.105), Health (p.106), Journalism (p.112), Languages (p.113), Media, Communications, Marketing and PR (p.117), Social Work and Social Studies (p.130) and Youth Studies (p.135). Read more: www.londonmet.ac.uk/fssh
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Courses by subject area
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Accounting, Economics and Finance
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Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing (FLSC) see pages 68–69
Faculty of Law, Governance and International Relations (LGIR) see pages 70–71
The Business School (BS) see pages 72–73
Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design (CASS) see pages 74–75
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH) see pages 78–79
Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons) With a high level of professional exemptions from the accounting bodies ACCA, CIMA, 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, for example. Added value: 89% of students were satisfied overall with the course in the 2012 National Student Survey UCAS Code: N400 3 years from £7920
4 – 6 years Aldgate
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 including State Street, where our students have attended lectures and workshops with senior bank executives, and presented findings in State Street’s Canary Wharf office. As well as sharpening your skills in investment theory, banking, insurance and law, you’ll also be learning hands-on skills such as the use of Bloomberg and IBM technology. Our graduates have found employment with Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and the Royal Bank of Scotland as financial analysts, investment bankers, credit analysts and traders. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course – our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: 84% of students thought staff were good at explaining things on the course in the 2012 National Student Survey UCAS Code: N340 3 years from £7920
6 years Aldgate
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Banking and Finance, (with Integrated Professional Training) BSc (Hons) A variation of the Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) degree, this course includes a further year in paid employment in a financial services related organisation and is an excellent way to boost your employability. After graduating, our students have found employment with Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and the Royal Bank of Scotland as financial analysts, investment bankers, credit analysts and traders. Added value: Case studies and presentations by industry representatives are also made during the course, providing you with topical and practical insights into the financial services industry. UCAS Code: N300
4 years from £7920
6 years Aldgate
Business Economics, BA (Hons) This course focuses on the economic factors that affect businesses today. You’ll be learning in an environment where our teaching is rated as ‘Excellent’ by the QAA (the highest possible rating for a UK university department), and be taught by expert staff who periodically advise major organisations such as the World Bank and European government departments. If you want to take part in the global debate on world trade flows, or anti-competitive business practices, this is the course for you – you’ll gain an in-depth understanding and knowledge of economic analysis and how it relates to business, as well as developing practical, career-orientated skills. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: 92% of students agreed staff are good at explaining things in the 2012 National Student Survey UCAS Code: L103 3 years from £7920
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Architecture Economics, BSc (Hons) With a teaching rated as ‘Excellent’ by the QAA, and a student satisfaction rating of 84%, ranking us 3rd for economics courses among London’s universities, this 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 City-based course as well as 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 we’ll be exploring major current debates on everything from pay differentials to financial stability to the allocation of scarce energy resources. Added value: Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. UCAS Code: L100 3 years from £7920
4 years Aldgate
Architecture and Interior Design, Extended Degree An extended degree means you take an extra ‘Foundation’ year to help you qualify for our BA Architecture (RIBA Part 1) or BA Interior Architecture and Design at The Cass. As well as introducing you to basic architecture, art and interior design concepts, this intensive preparation year gives you hands-on drawing, photography, film, model-making and installations experience, as well as opportunities for field trips which have included Iceland, Turkey and India. Added value: 90% of students were in work or further study six months after finishing the course (2012 National Student Survey). UCAS code: KW12 4 years from £4680
8 years Aldgate
Architecture, BA (Hons) – RIBA Part I This degree is your first step towards a professional career in Architecture (RIBA Part 1), and many students choose to stay at the CASS to become professionally qualified. Our diverse students are regular RIBA medal finalists, and are enjoying our new Faculty-designed studio spaces, and benefit from our fantastic digital modelling studios, cutting-edge equipment and specialist workshops as well as our amazing Brick Lane location. Field trips to Europe and further afield are a particular highlight, as well as our live projects which give you real work experience while you study. Added value: 86% of students agreed staff made the subject interesting in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS Code: K100 3 years from £7920
6 years Aldgate
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Art and Design Interior Architecture, BA (Hons) If you’re aiming to work for Brinkworth, Casson Mann, Conran Design group and other companies like this as our recent graduates are, then this creative course, taught in new studio spaces designed by the Faculty’s research unit ARU, is ideal. Working jointly with our architecture and art students, you’ll find yourself in the heart of creative east London, where study trips, design workshops and weekly lectures by prominent designers and architects are highlights. We teach you the specialist skills needed by interior design professionals today, including observational and spatial drawing, computer drawing, model making and technological and material investigations, and the thinking behind these methods. Added value: live projects are a feature – clients have included the Fashion and Textile Museum. UCAS Code: W250 3 years from £6860
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Animation, BA (Hons) Popping up on your phone, in games, in ads, in contemporary art and film – animation is fast becoming an essential part of the communications mix today – and with this course you can be a part of it. You will be supported to develop the practical, professional and creative skills you need to work in this lively and rapidly developing area. Taught by enthusiastic practising experts, we have the industry links and opportunities to help you showcase your work through live projects and screenings in London’s cutting-edge east London art and design scene. Added value: There are opportunities to collaborate with students on related courses such as BA (Hons) Illustration, BA (Hons) Film and Broadcast Production and BSc (Hons) Music Technology: Sound for Media. UCAS Code: W615 3 years from £6860
6 years Aldgate
Art, Media and Design, Extended Degree Brick Lane and the Whitechapel Art Gallery are just around the corner from our lively art school, The Cass, where our extended degree offers an exciting and dynamic entry onto our many BA (Hons) Fine Art, Media and Design courses, through an intensive foundation year of study. You’ll work with a wide range of approaches in a creative studio and workshop context with specialist technical support and a dedicated team of practising artists and designer-makers. While this course sets out to equip you for further study of art, media and design at degree level, it can also be used as a stand-alone, immersive creative practice course in its own right. Added value: The Cass was recently voted one of Europe’s top 100 Schools of Art and Architecture 2013 (Domus magazine). UCAS code: W000 4 years from £4680
4 – 5 years Aldgate
Film and Broadcast Production, BA (Hons) Situated steps from Brick Lane’s fringe art and design scene, you’ll be learning through practice in a busy, creative environment where opportunities to work with high-profile clients are a highlight – current students are working on ambitious live projects with the Bank of England and the Royal Society of Arts/Samosa social enterprise unit. Media-related theory and professional practice run alongside practical hands-on experience with opportunities for creative collaborations and for public screenings of your work at the Cass Gallery and pop-up events and festivals including the annual Eat My Shorts event at the National Film Theatre. Our pro-active, dedicated staff have supported graduates to go on to work for Channel 4, Sky, CNBC, as well as practising as successful independent film-makers and artists. Added value: you can join our on-campus film club, the CASS Cinema Academy (see Facebook) and other thriving live projects such as CASS TV and WE MAKE FILMS. UCAS code: P313 3 years from £6860
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Fine Art, BA (Hons) This course has the best location of any art school on the planet – in London’s East End, steps away from the Whitechapel Art Gallery. Taught by high-profile artists who love to think about art, talk about art, write about art, make art and show art, including a team of regular visiting artists and curators such as Dolly Thompsett, Mel Brimfield, Andrea Medjesi-Jones, Richard Ducker, Peter Fillingham and of course, the Cass’s own Patrick Brill (AKA Bob and Roberta Smith) and Rosie McGoldrick. Fine art encompasses a wide range of approaches – photography, digital media, print, painting, performance and sculpture workshops are all on offer, and we focus on supporting you to develop your critical and professional skills, giving you opportunities to test out approaches to exhibiting with access to London’s arts worlds including ‘behind-thescenes’ visits, work experience, symposia, popup shows and more. Added value: The final year show has a huge number of visitors and interest due to our exceptional location. UCAS Code: W101 3 years from £6860
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Fine Art: Painting, BA (Hons) The painting pathway offers all of the benefits of fine art study at The Cass with a shared lecture programme, thematic studios and seminars with other fine art students. You will benefit from specialist input from artist-tutors including: Dolly Thompsett; Danny Rolph; Mike Stubbs; and Andrea Medjesi-Jones. The nature and role of painting in contemporary art will be examined through practice and lively discussion and debate and you will be supported to develop a strong direction and professional approach for your own individual practice in painting. Added value: our thematic studios offer a unique opportunity to test out your work and ideas in relation to specific contemporary contexts. UCAS Code: W120 3 years from £6860
6 years Aldgate
Fine Art: Photography, BA (Hons) The photography pathway has an impressive track record of student and staff achievements and excellent industry links that offer live projects and professional practice experiences. Our fantastic East End location puts you right at the centre of London’s photography scene, and our practising photographer-tutors (including Mick Williamson, Susan Andrews, Jo Longhurst, Jonathan Whitehall and Spencer Rowell) support both a hands-on and critical approach to the subject. The photography pathway emphasises both digital and ‘wet’ photography and we are one of the UK’s only art schools to offer both colour and black-and-white darkroom facilities. Exhibition opportunities, photography related theory as well as practical studio and workshop sessions support you to develop a strong creative practice and a professional portfolio. Added value: our East End Photographic Archive project based at The Cass offers an exceptional research resource for students and professionals. UCAS Code: W641 3 years from £6860
6 years Aldgate
Fine Art: Sculpture and Installation, BA (Hons) The sculpture and installation pathway offers all of the benefits of fine art study at The Cass with a shared lecture programme, thematic studios and seminars with other fine art students. You will benefit from specialist input from artist-tutors and from access to facilities in wood, metal, ceramics and casting that cover the range from basic to ‘high tech’. Questions about the nature and role of sculpture and installation in contemporary art will be examined directly through practice and through lively discussion and you will be supported to develop a strong direction and professional approach for your own individual work. Previous students have worked on live projects with Tate Modern, the Tower of London and The Museum of Installation among others. Added value: Our final year show has a huge number of visitors and interest due to our exceptional location. UCAS Code: W130 3 years from £6860
6 years Aldgate
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Furniture, FdA Well-known designers, furniture makers and restorers such as William Warren, Steven Follen and Alex Schouvaloff 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 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. Many graduates join Year 3 of our BA Furniture and Product Design degree course. Added value: Four of our BA and FdA Furniture/ Product Design graduates were chosen for ICON magazine’s 14 most promising talents from UK design schools in 2012. UCAS code: WJ2M 2 years from £6860
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Furniture and Product Design, BA (Hons) If you want to get real-world experience of pitching your design to major businesses such as Heal’s or propose prototypes to designers such as Wayne Hemingway, this could be the course for you. You learn your design skills in a studio environment, using our excellent digital processing facilities and traditional workshops, working on live projects and commissions with companies such as Orange, Ligne Roset and CRED. Industry visits to centres of modern design such as Milan and Turin are also a highlight. As you progress through the course, building your portfolio, there are opportunities to showcase your work at exhibitions and trade fairs across London including Clerkenwell Design Week and London Design Week. Added value: Four of our BA and FdA Furniture/ Product Design graduates were chosen for ICON magazine’s 14 most promising talents from UK design schools in 2012. UCAS Code: W260 3 years from £6860
6 years Aldgate
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, working alongside writers, illustrators and fine artists. Our fantastic Brick Lane location puts you in the centre of creative London, where you benefit from The Cass’s excellent industry contacts both in London and internationally. Our students are regular prize-winners and have numerous opportunities to work with professional creatives and the industry, to exhibit their work and to make contacts ready for entry to employment. Added value: Our students stage a professionally curated show of their work each year – see www.vaultcass.com UCAS Code: W214 3 years from £6860
6 years Aldgate
Illustration, BA (Hons) Taught by top design professionals such as acclaimed children’s book illustrator Bruce Ingman and commercial illustrator and Quentin Blake Prize-winner Laura Carlin, our dedicated BA Illustration course will advance your creative and industry skills in our traditional and contemporary workshops, covering everything from letterpress to digital illustration. Our students also make the most of our excellent industry contacts, aided by the arts scene around our east London location, which all help to give your career a boost by offering live projects, industry visits and up-to-the-minute understanding of the illustration world. Recognising both the individual creative voice of the illustrator as well as the demands and opportunities of commercial commissions, this course will build a portfolio that prepares you for entry to this thriving and exciting sector. Added value: Our students take up opportunities to show work at cultural hotspots such as the British Library. UCAS Code: W220 3 years from £6860
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Interior Design, BA (Hons) With a personal mentor from cutting-edge interior designers including Gensler, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and Jump Studios to give you an instant career edge, you can see why our awardwinning graduates are now working for Estee Lauder, David Linley, Gensler and more. Industry placements are a feature of the course, and you’ll be working on live projects for companies such as BDG Architects and Gaggenau Kitchens. We also find time to fit in study visits abroad (Venice and Amsterdam recently) as well as exciting joint projects with students and staff from art, architecture and design, replicating the real commercial world of interior design. Added value: 90% of students were in work/further study six months after graduation (2012 National Student Survey). UCAS Code: WK21 3 years from £6860
6 years Aldgate
Jewellery and Silversmithing, BA (Hons) With a teaching team made up of internationally renowned practitioners including Marianne Forrest and Mark Bloomfield, 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 have excellent industry contacts and use these to ensure our graduates are fully work-ready at graduation. You have numerous opportunities to enter competitions, to make visits to industry and trade shows (including abroad) and to exhibit your work. Excellent facilities including etching, enamelling, laser cutting and rapid prototyping as well as traditional hand-craft techniques are available in our workshops, and there are opportunities for exciting joint projects with students across art, architecture and design in Cass, as well as a work placement built into the course. Added value: 89% of graduates were in work/further study six months after graduation (2012 National Student Survey). UCAS Code: W724 3 years from £6860
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Media Practice, BA (Hons) If you’ve ever wanted to know how to create animations, make films, or produce moving art, then this is the course for you. You can either specialise in one of three key areas: animation, film or lens craft – or you can explore all three areas, and gain a broader introduction to media on this course. You”ll be at the cutting edge of creative and innovative practice and will gain the skills to successfully produce animation, images and film for television, cinema, art, installations, theatre, advertising and games. Added value: Our lecturers are practising animators or filmmakers and the course is taught in the heart of London where creativity and technology meet. UCAS Code: P301 3 years from £6860
6 years Aldgate
Textile Design, BA (Hons) With work placements at Alexander McQueen, Illustrated People, Monsoon, the British Museum, Beyond Retro and more, this course will give you your first taste of a fashion-forward career. You can study textile design for interiors, fashion or accessories with us, and you choose to produce garments, products or a specialist fabric collection. You can experiment with digital textile printing and laser cutting as well as learning the more traditional approaches. 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 Sainsbury’s, and buying for Marks and Spencer. You will have numerous opportunities to enter competitions, to make visits to industry and trade shows (including abroad) and to exhibit your work, leading to a work-ready portfolio by the time of your graduation show. Added value: our students work on live projects with clients including Ligne Roset, Marks and Spencer and many more. UCAS Code: W2J4 3 years from £6860
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Business and Management Aviation Management, BA (Hons) If you wish to become a manager in the growing commercial aviation sector, primarily with airlines and airport operators, then this is the course for you. We aim to develop key business management skills and understanding to deal with the many challenges in this important sector of the global economy. This course is recognised by the Association of Aerospace Universities (AAU), the UK body overseeing higher education in aviation. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: Graduates have found work with employers such as British Airways plc. BAA plc, Peel Holdings, Virgin Atlantic, Titan Airways and Hunt and Palmer, in a variety of roles. UCAS Code: H490 3 years from £7400
4 years Aldgate
Business Management, BA (Hons) This innovative City-based course is designed in conjunction with leading industrialists to provide insight and understanding of contemporary business themes including knowledge management, sustainability and leadership. It will equip you with key business skills and the ability to fulfil your potential within multinational organisations. We provide in-depth knowledge of all stages in the business management process, from conceptualisation to strategic evaluation. This course develops an appreciation of the business management environment through the study of real life business issues. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: 87% of students on the course agreed that staff are good at explaining things in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS Code: N200 3 years from £7400
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Business Management, Extended Degree This one-year degree is designed to prepare students for the challenge of studying at undergraduate level in the Business School. The course 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’ll 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 career in business management. Added value: Successful completion of this foundation year will enable you to progress onto a full degree within the Business School. UCAS Code: N101 1 year from £4680
2 years Aldgate
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. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: Our teaching in business and management is rated as ‘Excellent’ by the Quality Assurance Agency, which is the highest possible rating for a UK university department. UCAS Code: NN15 3 years from £7400
4 years Aldgate
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Community Development International Business Management, BA (Hons) This course is designed to provide you with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the operation and impact of international business organisations in a dynamic global business environment. We consider major current global debates such as international business structure and location, innovation and enterprise development, as well as the everyday business including investment analysis, and pricing strategies across markets. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: Our students on international business courses reached the semi-finals of the IBM University Business Challenge competition in March 2012. UCAS Code: N120 3 years from £7400
4 – 6 years Aldgate
Community Development and Leadership, BSc (Hons) If you’d like to work to reduce inequality and deprivation in diverse and vibrant inner city communities, this degree is an ideal choice. Endorsed by the England Standards Board as a professional qualification for community development work, the programme will provide you with the management and leadership skills you need to take your first step onto the career ladder. Added value: We have extensive links with employers offering research and work experience opportunities in the voluntary sector. UCAS Code: L800 3 years from £6340
Community Work, FdA Boost your employment prospects with this foundation degree endorsed by the England Standards Board – the professional body responsible for accrediting community leadership courses. The programme is aimed at those who are currently, or have previously worked in health, housing, welfare advocacy, or other areas concerned with the rights of vulnerable people. You will have the opportunity to enhance your employability skills and to study abroad through links to projects in Rwanda, India and Sierra Leone. Students have often made community programmes in these countries the subject of their final dissertation. Added value: This course was given a 100% student satisfaction rating in the National Student Survey 2012. You’ll also gain free student membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing. UCAS Code: L540 2 years from £5300
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4 – 6 years Holloway
3 years Holloway
Computing, IT and Web Business Computing (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-ofthe-art labs, this is a great place to develop your knowledge of everything from e-commerce to database management. Added value: This course is also offered abroad at the School of Accounting and Management in Trinidad and Tobago. UCAS code: G501 1 year from £6860
2 years Holloway
Computer Animation, BSc (Hons) Designed in partnership with Rushes, one of the leading UK post-production and special effects companies; and working towards accreditation with Creative Skillset, this exciting, fun course will take you straight into a digital 2D and 3D world. We teach you cutting-edge moving image, sound and narrative skills so you can create animations for the web, mobile apps, games, cyber-communities, virtual environments and more. Taught by passionate professionals with industry links, there are built-in work experience opportunities to give you a career edge. Added value: Our graduates have produced animations for the BBC and other production companies. UCAS code: G450 3 years from £6860
Business Information Technology, BSc (Hons) With professional accreditation from the British Computer Society (subject to validation), this career-focused course has turned our graduates into project managers for global company Logica, consultants in cyber security, and associates in knowledge transfer partnerships. Your software architecture, networking and project management skills are developed so you are able to critically evaluate the computer systems used in business today. There are also chances for work experience through our World of Work Agency. Added value: 96% of students were satisfied overall with the course in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS code: G510 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
4 – 6 years Holloway
Computer Forensics and IT Security, BSc (Hons) If you are interested in stopping hackers, preventing internet fraud or trouble-shooting security issues on the latest gadgets, then this intensive course might fit the bill. Digital crime is a huge growth area that needs professionally qualified specialists in the prevention, detection, correction and conviction of cybercrime – our graduates are now working as e-commerce professionals and consultants for organisations such as GGP Systems. Work placements are available – our students have worked in the Metropolitan Police crime labs, for example. Added value: Lecturers have close links with the police and IT security firms. UCAS code: G552 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
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Computer Games Modelling and Design, BSc (Hons) Designed in consultation with our industry steering group, this cutting-edge course develops your computer graphics skills, both artistically and technically – including modelling, animation, rendering, texturing and special visual effects. We give you the chance to work on real CG projects and take part in GameJams to build up your portfolio – there are many placement opportunities and we have a strong list of professionals from games companies who visit us to share their tips, techniques and knowledge. Added value: See our London Met CG website: www.thinkmakeplay.co.uk UCAS code: GG56 3 years from £6860
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4 – 6 years Holloway
Computer Games Programming, BSc (Hons) This course was developed in consultation with our industry steering group and other professional organisations such as Skillset. It is for those who want to help program high-quality, original games using the latest industry-standard software, for a variety of platforms including PCs, consoles and mobile devices. This creative and technical degree features exciting opportunities for teamwork with games art and 3D modellers, as well as internships with Gamelab and other projects for real clients. We encourage you to enter competitions, take part in public gaming events and get involved in our annual showcase for industry, so you have the opportunity to produce a great portfolio when you graduate. Added value: See our London Met CG website: www.thinkmakeplay.co.uk UCAS code: GG47 3 years from £6860
Computer Networking, BEng (Hons) Taught in our state-of-the-art networking laboratories, this vocational course gives you hands-on practical skills. It is supported by our Cisco CCNA curriculum which offers accreditation from the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) to provide you with Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status when you graduate, as well as strong interpersonal, team-working and IT skills to prepare you for a successful career. Added value: Available options include ethical hacking and mobile apps. UCAS code: G420
4 – 6 years Holloway
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 cuttingedge networking laboratories, with a vocational course curriculum that is refreshed every year to ensure it is current, we cover both wired and wireless technology, with a particular focus on IT security. Cisco CCNA qualifications are built into the course and various work placement options are available, including a paid one-year placement to give your career an edge. Added value: Our students are working for organisations including GGP Systems (who supply geographical information systems for UK government, police and fire authorities). UCAS code: GG4M 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
Computer Science, BSc (Hons) This broad-based course combines work experience opportunities with hands-on and knowledge-based learning to give you the best opportunity for an IT-focused career. With the chance to gain professional Java certification, you’ll be learning everything from how to create new mobile apps to how to design and implement software systems, with options to specialise in topics like artificial intelligence as you progress. Our graduates are now working for companies such as Lebara Mobile and Bauer Media Group. Added value: We have state-ofthe-art computer labs to support your learning. UCAS code: G402 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
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-todate 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. Added value:The course also aims to develop your interpersonal, team working and IT skills. UCAS code: HG65 3 years from £6860
Computing, BSc (Hons) Our ‘earn while you learn’ philosophy gives you a distinct advantage with this professional computing degree – there are opportunities for placements in industry while you study. As well as teaching the basics of programming operating systems and commercial applications, there are options to specialise in areas that interest you. Added value: Students enjoyed a recent talk from the VP of Telefonica (owners of O2). UCAS code: G401 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
Computing and Business Information Technology, FdSc With the 2012 National Student Survey showing 100% of our graduates in work or study six months after finishing this course, you’ll find that this course is an ideal route into IT if you don’t have the relevant formal qualifications for a degree. On successful completion, you can progress to the final year of one of our computing degrees. State-of-the-art laboratories, industrylinked lecturers and work placement opportunities combine to give you a fantastic career headstart. Added value: All students gain work experience which is built into the course. UCAS code: I100 2 years from £6340
3 years Holloway
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Electronic and Communications Engineering, BEng (Hons) Satellite, fibre-optic, mobile and data communications are the future, and multinational companies are increasingly on the lookout for good electronic and communications engineers. Accredited by the Engineering Council through the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) this vocational course is a fast-track route to Chartered Engineer status, giving you hands-on expertise in electronic design, development and maintenance as well as real, client-driven project experience built into the course, whilst developing teamwork and interpersonal skills. Added value: There are opportunities for gaining real work experience through our work-related learning module. UCAS code: H641 3 years from £7400
4 – 6 years Holloway
Network Management and Security, MEng (Hons) This thoroughly hands-on course is taught in our state-of-the-art computing labs. As one of the very first UK CISCO networking academies established over 10 years ago, our department continues to work closely with the industry to help fast-track you to registered chartered engineer status – the CISCO networking modules (CCNA, IT essentials, wireless and security) are built into this practical course. An optional industrial placement can give you a valuable career headstart. Added value: If you study the Cisco’s CCNA and CCNP modules, you can become a CCNA qualified engineer and take the CCNP examinations. UCAS code: GG45 4 years from £7400
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Software Engineering (top-up), BEng (Hons) This internationally recognised qualification gives those with a DipHE/HND in a computing-based subject or equivalent a chance to top up to a degree. Giving you key skills in building software with the latest software technology methods as well as a theoretical understanding, complete with full coverage of the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing syllabus, this career-focused course is designed to help you succeed in the workplace. Added value: There are several opportunities for real work experience on the course. UCAS code: G600 1 year from £6860
2 years Holloway
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-of-the-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. Added value: We are currently applying for Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) accreditation for this course. UCAS code: HG6K 3 year from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
Criminology Criminology, BSc (Hons) London has played a leading role in shaping the modern world’s understanding of the origins of and responses to criminal behaviour. Our criminology course will allow you to gain a wider understanding of this hotly debated political issue. Specialist areas of study include the criminology of pleasure, youth violence and gangs, organised crime, terrorism and security – all topics of central concern to contemporary policy-makers. 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. Added value: No other London criminology course had a higher overall student satisfaction rating (90%) according to the National Student Survey 2012 UCAS Code: M930 3 years from £6340
4 – 6 years Holloway
Criminology and Community Policing, BSc (Hons) Taught by former police officers, police staff, and internationally renowned academics, this course will give you a solid grounding in criminology and an understanding of contemporary community policing practice. If you want to immerse yourself in the study of the links between human rights and topics such as youth crime, violence and crime prevention, this is an ideal course to take. You’ll also have the opportunity to examine the institutions at the heart of the criminal justice system, including the courts, the police, prison and probation services. Added value: The course has strong links with the Metropolitan Police and you will be guided through the career pathways available for entry into the police service. Many students are employed as Special Constables whilst taking the course. UCAS Code: LN32 3 years from £6340
4 – 6 years Holloway
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Criminology and Law, BA (Hons) Crime continues to be a central focus of public concern and political debate, particularly in world cities such as London. On this course you’ll study British and European Union law, and the methodological and theoretical tools that criminological practitioners use. This is an ideal degree for those looking to work in a range of roles within the Criminal Justice System or in sectors where a broad knowledge of the law is useful. Added value: Students have access to the University’s excellent resources including a mock courtroom UCAS Code: MM1X 3 years from £6340
4 – 6 years Aldgate
Criminology and Sociology, BSc (Hons) Focus on the problem of crime and its connection to the wider social structure and social change in this popular and innovative programme. In class, you’ll explore the relationship between the individual and society and consider a range of social questions linked to gender, class, wealth, race, ethnicity and sexuality. You’ll also be taught the methodological skills needed to research crime. The course will provide you with a broad range of career choices and highly transferable skills. Added value: This course will prepare you well for further study leading to accreditation in a range professional roles linked to work with vulnerable people. UCAS Code: ML93 3 years from £6340
Criminology and Psychology, BSc (Hons) If you’re interested in the relationship between social issues such as ill-health, poverty and discrimination and factors linked to the workings of the human mind, this could be the course for you. In class, you’ll unravel the debates surrounding the causes of crime from the perspectives of both sociology and psychology. Challenging topics covered on the course include psychological research methods, cognitive psychology, and crime control. The programme will prepare you for a variety of professions including policing, social work, the probation service, human resources, victim support services and local authority research. Added value: This course will prepare you well for further study leading to work in the policing, probation or social services. UCAS Code: CM8X 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
Criminology and Youth Studies, BSc (Hons) Young people are constantly in the headlines and their behaviour and culture are often represented negatively in the public domain. At the same time youth style, music and media are among the key driving forces in contemporary cultural life and make an important contribution to the national economy. This degree will enable you to gain an insight into the development and direction of youth culture, and gain a critical understanding of its relationship to crime. Exciting career opportunities exist within the Criminal Justice System, social research, community work, counselling, teaching, probation, housing, education, and welfare rights. Added value: This degree is ideal preparation for a career in the youth justice system. UCAS Code: ML95 3 years from £6340
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Education Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons) Designed for those with and without experience in the early childhood field, this pioneering course will enable you to work as an early childhood specialist. It also provides an excellent academic route for those wishing to achieve Early Years Professional 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. Added value: This course can also be studied parttime, or via distance learning where students are already employed in the field. UCAS Code: X322 3 years from £7400
4 – 8 years Holloway
Early Childhood Studies, FdA (Hackney Community College) If you’re an early education worker looking to improve your career prospects, this course provides an excellent alternative to our full honours degree programme. Both Sure Start recognised and sector endorsed through the Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC), the programme will provide you with the necessary skills to work with young children and their families. Combining practical and collegebased learning, you’ll study theories of child development, carry out personal observations, and develop your communication skills. Added value: The course includes on-the-job training supported by a mentor at work, which will add excellent value to your workplace. UCAS Code: X945 2 years from £5200 Hackney Community College
Early Years Teaching, BEd Learn how to educate and care for children in the Early Years (0-7) and Key Stage 1 phase with this practical and Teaching Agency approved course. The programme focuses closely on working in multilingual, multicultural and urban children’s centres and schools, and covers many aspects of the requirements for Early Years Professional Status. Graduation leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status, enabling you to teach in EYFS settings and primary schools. Added value: Gain practical teaching experience with day and block placements in schools and children’s centres through our extensive network of placement partners. UCAS Code: X121 3 years from £7400 Holloway
Education Studies, BA (Hons) Whether it’s a concern over the curriculum, or the role of teachers in our children’s lives, education is a major issue that affects us all. This thoughtprovoking course is designed to tackle the big questions concerning the place of education in the modern world, as well as the detail of everyday professional practice in schools and other educational institutions. You’ll study a range of relevant topics, including: education policy, drug education; mathematics education; special educational needs; multilingualism; and adults and education. Added value: This course takes you one step closer to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for primary teaching. This can be gained through a subsequent application for an Early Years Teaching PGCE. UCAS Code: X300 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
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Education Studies and English Literature, BA (Hons) A blend of English literature and education studies, this course will prepare you for a range of roles in education, business and the arts. You’ll study literature (prose, poetry and drama) within its theoretical, cultural and historical context. In addition, you will examine education from the perspective of community learning, agency, urban studies, and research. Graduates find work across the fields of primary teaching, play, youth and community work, community education, publishing, administration, marketing communications, and arts education. Added value: Study abroad by taking advantage of our international links including partnerships with the University of San Diego in the US and Kansai Gaida University in Japan. UCAS Code: XQ33 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
Montessori Early Childhood Practice, FdA Designed for students wishing to become Montessori teachers and aspiring to achieve a full BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood, this vocationally based level 5 qualification will give you an overview of important educational philosophies, including a detailed study of the Montessori philosophy and approach. You’ll also gain an understanding of how to use the teaching materials designed and applied by Maria Montessori. Students studying full-time on the Foundation Degree will also receive the Montessori Centre International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy - the relevant qualification for a Montessori class teacher, recognised as a full and relevant level 4 qualification by the DfE. Added value: Students on the full-time mode combine classroom based study with practical experience on placement in an MEAB accredited Montessori setting. UCAS Code: X311 2 years from £6100
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English Creative Writing, BA (Hons) Unleash your creative imagination in London a city rich with cultural inspiration and literary history. There’s no better place to explore genre writing, poetry, drama, and stagecraft. Our wellconnected 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. Our graduates go on to successfully publish their own work and many take up wider roles within industry as editors, copywriters and journalists. Added value: 89% of students in work or further study within six months of graduation according to the National Student Survey 2012 UCAS Code: W800 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
English Literature, BA (Hons) Delve into a rich and diverse literary history from the Romantics to the Victorians and on to the modern age through poetry, script, prose and the short story. In class, you’ll be exposed to a range of theoretical perspectives from the ideas of the classical age to the structuralist and postmodernist approaches of the 20th century. Our study abroad programme provides you with the opportunity to gain new insights into international literature and inspiration for project work. After graduation, many of our students take up roles in publishing, the arts, and education, as well as in the communications and business sectors. Added value: We provide a chance to develop your own creative writing through modules offered as an optional choice. UCAS Code: Q320 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
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 headstart. You’ll benefit from our London location with exceptional resources such as The British Library at your fingertips. Publishing, the arts, education, and the communications and business sectors are just a few of the areas open to you after graduation. Added value: Enjoy exciting opportunities to study abroad at American and Japanese universities such as San Diego, USA, and Kansai Gaidai, Japan. UCAS Code: WQV3 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
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Fashion 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. Live, breathe and write about fashion with industry experts who can shape your work and share their contacts with you to help you get that first step into fashion journalism or marketing. Added value: We can help you find relevant work placements to give your CV a boost while you study UCAS Code: NP5M 3 years from £7400
4 – 6 years Holloway
Fashion and Retail Management*, BA (Hons) You might be travelling to Paris to scope new trends, writing reports in your office, or managing clothing suppliers – if you want to become a manager in fashion or retail, then these are the kinds of areas you might be getting involved with. Delivered in the heart of the City, but minutes from fashion-focused creative East London, we’ll give you both a practical and theoretical grounding in this dynamic, creative industry, and the management skills and contacts to fasttrack your management career. Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course - our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: 86% of students on the course agreed staff are good at explaining things in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS Code: To be confirmed - please refer to the website 3 years Refer to Admissions
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Film, Dance, and Theatre 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 company based at the College. Added value: The course benefits from the presence of international visitors including L’Antoinette Stines from Jamaica and Thomas Presto from Norway. UCAS Code: W500 2 years from £5700
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. Added value: Our well-connected lecturers can help you to find excellent work placement opportunities UCAS Code: P303 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
Centre for Business, Arts and Technology, City and Islington College
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Health Theatre Practice*, BA (Hons) In this degree, you’ll investigate the way in which theatre is influenced and shaped by society and culture. You’ll have varied opportunities to act and develop performance skills and in your final year it will be possible to focus on areas such as directing and business practice for the arts. The course is delivered in partnership with internationally renowned companies such as Frantic Assembly, Complicite, Shared Experience, Sound and Fury, Goat and Monkey, Project Phakama and Elastic Theatre. You’ll also benefit from the extensive experience of our staff, who work as theatre practitioners developing projects with professionals as part of their own own company, or as freelancers. Added value: London Met boasts great facilities for performance including three fully rigged studio spaces with sprung floors. UCAS Code: To be confirmed - Please refer to the website 3 years Refer to Admissions
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Health and Social Care, BSc (Hons) Develop the confidence, knowledge and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector. Public health, health promotion, policy, and the ethical aspects of care are central components of the course. Potential job opportunities exist in the health and social care fields within the NHS, voluntary and independent sectors, or charities. You’ll find working in health and social care challenging but rewarding, and with a higher level qualification you can expect to progress onto roles in health promotion, leadership or management or in policy work. Added value: The programme is aligned to the standards specified by Skills for Health (the Skills Council for the NHS). Once you have successfully completed the course you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers how your advanced skills conform to the National Occupational Standards. UCAS Code: L590 3 years from £6340
Holloway
4 – 5 years Holloway
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 worldleading researchers. Our teaching and research links with the City University of New York, USA and the University of the Western Cape in South Africa enable you to get involved with active projects and online discussion with other students on similar international programmes. After graduation, you could be engaged with policy work within health sector bodies, central and local government, charities and care agencies, pressure groups, research institutes and private companies. Added value: You can apply your learning to real world scenarios with exciting opportunities for work placements UCAS Code: L492 3 years from £6340
4 – 5 years Holloway
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. Added value: All students who meet the requirements will be able to progress onto the top-up honours degree programme: BSc Health and Social Care UCAS Code: LL45 2 years from £5300
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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 UK-based organisations face local challenges in managing their human resources, they also need to think globally in the face of environmental and organisational change. We provide you with a theoretical and practical understanding of HRM principles from employee development to talent and reward management to employment law, with work experience opportunities built into the course. We also develop your practitioner-based skills and HR competencies in line with the needs of the CIPD (the HR professional body) and with business today, to enhance your professional and employability skills. Added value: 88% of students on the course agreed that staff made the subject interesting according to the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS Code: N600
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. Graduates can enjoy career opportunities in organisations involved in international negotiation and global governance including: non-governmental organisations, aid and development agencies, international business, and national diplomatic services. The course is also excellent preparation for further study or research. Added value: Students can secure work placements in embassies, non-governmental organisations such as Amnesty International, and government departments. UCAS Code: L251
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Diplomacy and Law, BA (Hons) Develop your negotiation skills and working knowledge of international legal procedures and practices with this innovative course in diplomacy and law. Climate change, global financial crises, and humanitarian disasters are just a few of the pressing topics 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. Added value: Enjoy opportunities to study abroad in Europe (including Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm, Istanbul), Japan or the USA. UCAS Code: M104 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Aldgate
International Relations, BA (Hons) This popular course regularly attracts a cosmopolitan student body and is taught by expert staff with extensive experience. You will examine the major problems facing the international community today including terrorism, the environment, nuclear proliferation, human rights, cyber-warfare, and the complex relationships between states. Increase your employability skills with a work placement at the European Union, the United Nations, aid agencies, think-tanks and embassies. After graduation, many of our students go on to postgraduate study at a number of universities including: the London School of Economics, Kings College, and Cambridge University. Others take up roles throughout the world in international development, overseas aid, human rights and environmental fields. Added value: 100% of students agree staff are good at explaining things (2012 National Student Survey). UCAS Code: L250 3 years from £6860
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International Relations and Law, BA (Hons) Specialise in two disciplines with this dual degree to give yourself a greater career choice and range of highly transferable skills. Throughout the course you’ll discover how law and international relations interrelate and how to use your legal knowledge in an international, diplomatic or political context. Women and law, civil liberties and human rights, the Middle East, and environmental law are just a few of the areas in which you can specialise in years two and three of your degree. Graduates have gained employment in research and teaching, international business, and the media. Others take up postgraduate study at a number of prestigious universities. Added value: It is possible to spend part of the course studying in a selection of European countries or the USA. UCAS Code: ML1F 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Aldgate
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 including colleges in the University of California state system. Added value: This course received a 100% satisfaction rating in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS Code: LL2F 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Aldgate
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Journalism 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. Added value: An agreement with Hiroshima City University admits three of our students to its Hiroshima and Peace Summer School in Japan each July/August. UCAS Code: L292 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Aldgate
Journalism, BA (Hons) Channel your talent for writing, your instinct for seeking out the truth and your ability to engage an audience with a compelling story through this exceptional journalism degree. You’ll learn how to survive in a rapidly-changing industry, cover breaking news in our newsroom and develop a range of journalistic writing for different media channels and genres. You’ll be taught by lecturers who, in their own roles as journalists, have covered the late 20th and 21st centuries’ most significant news stories, interviewed prime ministers, and written about music and celebrity culture. Our location gives you access to excellent work placement opportunities students have gained experience at leading news organisations including the BBC, the Press Association, the Sunday Times, and ITN. Added value: You’ll enjoy talks from the likes of Richard Peppiatt, formerly at the Daily Star and fresh from the Leveson Inquiry. UCAS Code: P502 3 years from £6860
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Languages 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 all these issues and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to make short films or develop screenplays as part of the course using our cutting-edge digital production and editing facilities, and to produce journalism across a range of genres including critical, popular and investigative reporting. This degree prepares you for a career as a journalist with specialist knowledge of the moving image or for work in factual television, film entertainment, or writing in new non-journalistic directions. Added value: Students benefit from our fantastic newsroom, recently opened by editor of the Guardian, Alan Rusbridger UCAS Code: PPM3 3 years from £6860
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 multi-media texts such as advertisements, comic strips, songs and films, and documents from specialist areas such as finance, law, IT and medicine. We organise an extensive programme of industry speakers, professional translators, interpreters and IT specialists. You’ll gain transferable professional skills required by the translation industry including interpreting skills required for various business settings. The course also includes a work placement. Added value: Benefit from our links with the EU Directorate General for Translation, Moscow State University, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, the British Council and the United Nations. UCAS Code: Q910 3 years from £7400
4 years Moorgate
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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 Street Law Programme offers you the opportunity to engage with members of the local community on topical socio-legal issues. We’ll also help you put your skills into practice by providing advice on finding a work placement. Added value: The Legal Advice Clinic provides you with valuable in-house legal experience and networking opportunities - observe the legal interviewing and advising processes taking place. UCAS Code: M221 3 years from £7400
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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 extracurricular activities including presentations and events organised by the Mansfield Law Society and the Director of Clinical Legal Education. We’ll also provide advice on work experience opportunities and arrange networking events with other students. Suitable for careers in politics, business, the voluntary sector, the civil service or as paralegals, patent lawyers or licenced conveyancers. Added value: Our London location makes it easy for visiting speakers from the professions and other subject experts to support the course. UCAS Code: M101 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Aldgate
Law, LLB (Hons) This flexible course can be taken as a qualifying law degree for progression to the Legal Practice Course (solicitors) or the Bar Course (barristers), or as a non-qualifying degree which enables you to pursue non-legal careers in business, media and the public sector. Throughout the programme, you will develop detailed knowledge of the legal system, business law, European Union law, and equity and trusts. The School’s excellent location in the heart of the city grants access to London’s many legal resources and some fantastic guest speakers including MPs, visiting professors, and representatives from legal organisations and business. Added value: Our director of clinical legal education can help you to find work placements and pro bono opportunities. UCAS Code: M100 3 years from £7400
4 – 6 years Aldgate
Law with International Relations, LLB (Hons) If you’re interested in the impact of the law upon international relations and would like to acquire a range of legal and transferable skills, this degree is ideal. The LLB is recognised as a qualifying law degree for progression to the Legal Practice Course (solicitors) or the Bar Course (barristers). It is also a highly regarded qualification enabling graduates to pursue a wide range of careers outside of the legal arena, such as those in the diplomatic service, international organisations and NGOs, and international companies. To enable students to gain relevant experience while studying, exciting opportunities for work placements and pro-bono work also exist. Added value: You can take part in our mooting competitions located in our purpose-built mock courtroom. UCAS Code: M1L2 3 years from £7400
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Mathematics Financial Mathematics, BSc (Hons) With a London-based course that also gives you professional accreditation (graduate membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications), this is an ideal way to learn how to analyse and model the financial markets using advanced computer-based applications such as MATLAB, SAS, SPSS and Maple. We also give you a more general business education focused on mathematics and statistics, and there are opportunities for relevant work placements so you have a career edge when you graduate. Added value: Visiting speakers from industry and the city give regular talks. UCAS code: NG31 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
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 businessrelevant skills. Added value: 95% of students agreed staff are good at explaining things in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS code: G101 3 years from £6340
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Mathematics, BSc (Hons) This intensive course, which was rated 100% for student satisfaction in the 2012 National Student Survey, has proved so popular with our students due to the built-in 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. Added value: 95% of students agreed staff are good at explaining things in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS code: G100 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
Media, Communications, Marketing and PR Mathematics and Computer Science, BSc (Hons) If you want to learn how to design and develop computing software and acquire excellent, work-ready IT skills as well as the opportunity to take a year’s placement as part of the course, then this could be the perfect option. With a solid grounding in the maths behind computer science, as well as hands-on IT projects working with business and industry, you will gain valuable careers skills while you learn, putting you on the fast track to a successful career. Added value: This course enables you to gain graduate membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. UCAS code: GGC4 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
Digital Media, BA (Hons) Navigate your way through the digital landscape in this exciting degree designed to prepare you for a range of careers. Game development, social media, multimedia production, web content management, filmmaking and video postproduction, are just a few of the paths open to you after graduation. The course will also prepare you to critically engage with current trends in digital media design and production, to develop practical skills on professional-standard equipment and to drive innovation. Added value: Take advantage of our cutting-edge facilities including the latest versions of industry standard CGI, digital imaging and video post-production software UCAS Code: G455 3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Holloway
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 indepth statistics techniques. Hands-on practical experience is provided in our state-of-the-art computing laboratories so you are familiar with the latest modelling and analysis software (as used in leading banks and organisations such as the World Health Organisation). You also gain key skills in problem-solving and teamwork in addition to IT expertise. Added value: 95% of students on the course agreed staff are good at explaining things in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS code: GG13 3 years from £6860
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Events Management, BA (Hons) Situated in the heart of one of the world’s great event capitals, this practical, career-orientated course provides a solid foundation of skills as well as opportunities for relevant work experience to help you succeed in this dynamic industry, whether you want to manage festivals, plan corporate events or more. Our graduates are working for high-profile companies including world-famous drinks company Diageo, (heart) productions, W&O Events, Chillisauce Ltd., C Squared, TripAdvisor and Clarion Events. A number of our graduates have successful freelance and entrepreneurial careers running their own events businesses. Added value: A sandwich placement year, between year 2 and year 3, is an optional part of this course. UCAS Code: NN85 3 years from £7400
4 years Aldgate
Marketing and Digital Communications*, BA (Hons) Marketing is a vital component of every organisation’s managerial activity. This degree aims to explore marketing management in a digital world - throughout the programme you’ll learn how to utilise technology in 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 willl 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, Ogilvy Group UK, Cancer Research, Panasonic and many other successful organisations. Added value: Some of our lecturers consult for companies including Ebay and Head4Business. UCAS Code: To be confirmed - please refer to our website 3 years Refer to Admissions
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Media and Communications, BSc (Hons) Explore the relationship between the media and popular culture, identity and lifestyle, and media and globalisation with this fascinating contemporary degree. You’ll study various types of media including television, radio, film, the press, the Internet, and popular music as well as the cultures and economics of global media, social media and media audiences. You will be taught by world-leading researchers in their field, with regular lectures and presentations from industry experts and practitioners. Graduates can find careers within fields such as advertising, digital media, education, market research, media production and management, public relations and publishing. Added value: We organise regular lectures and presentations by industry experts and practitioners. UCAS Code: PPH9 3 years from £6340
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, delve into newspaper production and world cinema. Added value: Exciting opportunities exist to take part in work placements to boost your employability. UCAS Code: PP35 3 years from £6340
4 years Holloway
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Music and Sound Music Industry Management, BA (Hons) This is a cutting-edge course equipping you with a superior skillset and field experience, whether you wish to work for iconic record labels like Universal, major publishers such as Warner Chappell, passionate indies like XL, management companies like Machine Management or run enterprises in the booming sectors of digital or live music. 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; you will learn everything from how to harness the online world and social networks to discover great artists and build their fanbases, to music publishing and intellectual property. Entrepreneurial, creative or corporate ambitions? This is the place. Added value: A sandwich placement year, between year 2 and 3, is an optional part of this course. UCAS Code: W300 3 years from £7400
Music Technology: Audio Systems, BSc (Hons) Our graduates go on to successful careers working in studio engineering at the BBC, in live sound, mastering, audio post-production, synthesizer interface design, software and App development and in audio electronics design and testing. If you want to work in this expanding creative industry, this creative and technical course is for you. You’ll develop skills in audio programming for different platforms – whether that’s iPad, iPhone, PC or Mac, and get to grips with industry-standard hardware and software. In this way it covers the range from ‘low fi’ and experimental analogue approaches, to acoustics theory and cutting edge digital applications. Added value: You will have access to state-ofthe-art recording studios to help you develop your sound portfolio. UCAS Code: P3J9 3 years from £6860
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Music Technology: Music Production, BSc (Hons) If you want to work in sound recording, music and live-sound production in different contexts such as outdoor festivals, concerts and in theatres, then this course will give you the specialist training you need. Using our first-class portable audio systems to give you a professional live sound experience, you’ll be taught by internationally renowned producers, composers and studio and live-music specialists. There are also plenty of opportunities for work experience with real clients – one of the many benefits of a fantastically located London art school based in the creative hub of the East End. Interactions with other music technology students in lectures and seminars frequently lead to creative collaborations that support live projects and pop-up events. Added value: our music technology graduates have gone on to employment with the BBC, BskyB and across London’s recording scene. UCAS Code: W390 3 years from £6860
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Music Technology: Sound for Media, BSc (Hons) Mic preamps, subwoofers, Macs with Pro Tools 10, Logic and Final Cut…if we’re talking your language, then this course may just be for you – it gives you the technical skills and knowledge to work in sound technology-related jobs (as sound designers, recorders or producers) and also equips you with video filming and editing skills. We have three state-of-the-art professional 5.1 surround post-production studios with Genelec loudspeakers, DM2000 Yamaha mixing desks and more, and you are taught by internationally recognised composers, sound designers and performers. This is an excellent opportunity to develop highly sought-after professional and technical skills on a practice-focused course that feeds off your creative ambitions. Added value: Our graduates are working successfully for the BBC, BskyB and across London’s recording scene. UCAS Code: J930 3 years from £6860
6 years Aldgate
Politics
Psychology
Politics, BA (Hons) Who has the power to make decisions that affect us? How do they obtain and exercise that power? These are just a few of the questions you will address in this unique and stimulating course. Taught by notable lecturers such as Lord Maurice Glasman and Prof. Mark Wheeler, you will learn about a variety of issues including citizenship and democracy, authority, ethics, equality, political economy and political ideologies. Recent graduates have embarked on careers in the Civil Service as local government officers or political researchers. Some of our graduates have become Members of Parliament (MPs) and infamous public relations “spin doctors”! Added value: Our students learn from distinguished guest speakers like David Lammy MP. UCAS Code: L200
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 allround degree, whatever career you are planning. Psychology graduates are found working in marketing, human resources, mental health, coaching and many other fields, and this broadbased degree gives you the practical skills and a deep understanding of human behaviour to aid your career path, whatever you choose. Added value: 96% of students agreed staff are good at explaining things in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS code: C800
3 years from £6860
4 – 6 years Aldgate
3 years from £7920
4 – 6 years Holloway
Psychology and Sociology, BSc (Hons) If you are fascinated by people and their behaviour, then we encourage you to explore the different genetic, biological, individual, social and developmental factors that make up humans today in this vocational course. A particular feature is the chance to specialise in a range of areas; from the sociology of cities to ethnicity and race. Our graduates go on to work in many areas – from advertising to human resources, as well as social work and in research. Added value: We have several psychology labs equipped with AV and IT equipment. UCAS code: CL83 3 years from £6860
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Science 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 well-being in lectures and tutorials. With links to professionals working for organisations such as Arsenal FC, as well as opportunities for practical work placements to get you out of the classroom, this is a great route to a successful career. Added value: We guarantee a minimum of 12 hours contact time with your lecturers. UCAS code: XC18 3 years from £6340
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Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), this vocational course integrates academic and hospital training. It is broadly similar to the pre-clinical subjects in a medical degree where you study life processes in relation to health; understand how to identify disease and its causes; and examine pathological processes and treatment strategies. External speakers are a feature of the course, and some of our graduates are now working for NHS pathology laboratories, The Doctors Laboratory and for various hospitals. Added value: 96% of students agreed that staff were good at explaining things in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS code: C910 3 years from £7920
(day): 4+ years Holloway
Biochemistry, BSc (Hons) Encompassing the study of the molecular, cellular and physiological bases of life, biochemistry has provided insights into many of the problems that have fascinated and perplexed biologists for generations. Taught in our state-of-the-art Science Centre equipped with 280 workstations, the course has been designed to meet the growing need for qualified biochemists who can carry out a range of biochemical procedures safely and competently. We’ll give you the practical skills you need, as well an excellent working knowledge of biological molecules, of information transfer and processing in living systems and of metabolic processes. There is an opportunity to take part in a 15 week work placement as part of the course. Added value: 90% of students agreed staff made the subject interesting in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS code: C700 3 – 4 years from £7920
4 years Holloway
Biological Sciences, 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. This is a broadbased 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. Added value: We receive visiting lecturers from Guys and St Thomas’ and BARTS. You’ll also get reduced cost entry to Biochemical Society Conferences (organised by FLCS course leaders) held at London Met. UCAS code: C120 3 – 4 years from £7920
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Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved by the Medical Laboratory Technicians Board of Health Professions Council (HPC), which is essential if you plan to train as a state-registered medical laboratory scientific officer (biomedical scientist). The course is designed to help you play a key role in identifying diseases, monitoring treatment and research into infectious diseases and other pathologies. A one-year paid placement is on offer to give you valuable practical work experience. Added value: Lecturers conducting cutting-edge research include Professor Jameel Inal, Dr Gary McLean and Dr Una Fairbrother. UCAS code: B900 3–4 years from £7920
4 years Holloway
Biomedical Science (leading to MD), BSc (Hons) This unique, six-year programme is taught both at London Met and at the University of Health Sciences, Antigua. Successful completion provides you with an international MD from UHSA as well as this London Met degree, and qualifies you to take licensing exams for several different countries including the UK. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and approved by the Medical Laboratory Technicians Board of Health Professions Council (HPC). A one-year placement is an optional part of the course to help you gain work experience. Added value: 97% of students agreed staff are good at explaining things in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS code: B901 6 years from £7920
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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. Added value: You will be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Society of Biology (subject to your degree grade). UCAS code: J700 3–4 years from £7920
4+ years Holloway
Chemistry, BSc (Hons) Not just an introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry, this is an intensive basic training that is designed to give you the core laboratory, IT and performance skills to succeed in your chosen career. Taught in our £30 million Science Centre with 280+ cutting-edge workstations, you will also 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. Added value: 90% of students agreed that staff were good at explaining things (2012 National Student Survey). UCAS code: F100 3 years from £7920
4 years Holloway
Dietetics and Nutrition, BSc (Hons) This professional four-year course (including three practical placements in nutrition and dietetic departments such as NHS hospitals) is one of only two universities in London that gives you eligibility to apply for registration as a dietician with the Health and Care Professions Council. It is designed to give you a sound, scientific knowledge of nutrition to improve people’s health and quality of life. Our internationally renowned staff are actively involved in dietetics practice and research, and our graduates are now working across the NHS and in public health and social care as dieticians in many different roles. Added value: Course fees for all EU students are paid by the Department of Health and all UK students are eligible for a means-tested bursary. UCAS code: B401 4 years NHS funded
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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. With the growing demand for analytical expertise, our graduates go on to work in a wide range of employment such as medical and forensic laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the police service. Added value: Guest lectures given by specialist practitioners from a variety of forensic science disciplines providing an opportunity to network. UCAS code: F410 3 years from £7920
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Human Nutrition, BSc (Hons) If you are passionate about improving human health through better nutrition and disease prevention, then this course, accredited by the Association for Nutrition will give you an excellent grounding in both scientific and applied public health nutrition. Some teaching is based in our £30 million Science Centre, which houses specialist nutritional physiology and food technology labs, giving you hands-on training as well as a broad academic knowledge of human nutrition issues. You will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nutritionist (Public Health) on completion. Added value: 90% of students were in work / study six months after finishing the course (2012 National Student Survey). UCAS code: B400 3 years from £6340
4 – 6 years Holloway
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, bio-analytical medical genetics and forensic units, the pharmaceutical industry and health and safety. The analytical, numerical and communication skills developed by medical bioscience graduates are also sought after in non-science-based careers such as those in the financial services sector, marketing and company administration. Added value: There is an option to complete a 15 week work placement in your final year UCAS code: C900 3 years from £7920
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Pharmaceutical Science, BSc (Hons) With students awarding it a 91% satisfaction rating in the latest National Student Survey, this vocationally oriented course is designed to teach you how drugs affect the human body, mixing biology and chemistry to examine everything from rational drug design to the parameters that affect drug delivery. We combine practical lab work in our £30 million Science Centre with theoretical explorations, and you are taught by a number of research-active staff who have close links with industry. Added value: There are opportunities to take year-long or shorter industrial work placements. UCAS code: B230 3 years from £7920
4 years Holloway
Sciences Extended Degree (Biology, Chemistry, Health, Psychology), leading to BSc (Hons) This is an ideal route to a science degree if you don’t have the right formal qualifications, and consists of an extra, preparatory year, which on successful completion, guarantees you a place on our relevant degree courses. The course can be funded through a student loan if you are eligible, and includes the development of your laboratory skills in our £30 million Science Centre. Added value: The 2012 National Student Survey records 85-88% student satisfaction with the course. UCAS code: CF11 1 year from £4680
2 years Holloway
Pharmacology, BSc (Hons) This course focuses on how chemical compounds interact with living systems, looking particularly at drugs and their effects in disease. If you want to be involved in developing or testing new, safe drugs for illnesses, or the analysis of pharmacological data, then this practical course will teach you the key laboratory and analytical skills in our cutting-edge Science Centre and in the classroom. Added value: 91% of students were satisfied overall in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS code: B210 3 years from £7920
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Social Work and Social Studies Social Sciences, BSc (Hons) Study social sciences in one of the most diverse and socially complex cities in the world. Throughout the programme you’ll study history, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, social policy and criminology and will participate in live projects and group debate. You’ll also acquire a range of important knowledge about approaches to research study design and methodology and this in turn will prepare you for work in which social research is an important component. A degree in social sciences brings you one step closer to a career in politics, media, marketing, public relations, journalism or academia. Added value: You’ll gain a range of important social research skills that will prepare you for work and life in general. UCAS Code: LLP3 3 years from £6340
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Social Sciences and Humanities Extended Degree This course is designed to prepare students without traditional qualifications for degree-level study. It’s an excellent way to get a real taste of a range of social sciences and humanities subjects, (including: health and social care, social policy, social work, education, criminology; media; journalism; and community development) before deciding at the end of your first year which of these areas you’d like to study at a higher level. Our teachers will focus on improving your academic and study skills, on boosting your confidence and unlocking your potential for further study. Added value: An excellent way to gain experience of different subject areas if you’re unclear about the path you’d like to follow at degree level. UCAS Code: LV39 4 years from £4680
5 – 8 years Holloway
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. Students on the course are provided with the most up-to-date, relevant and focused curriculum to ensure that they emerge as reflective practitioners able to deal with the very significant challenges and responsibilities associated with the role of a social worker. Added value: The Presidency of the European Association of Social Workers is presently held by a member of the social work team UCAS Code: L500 3 years from £8420
Holloway and Aldgate
Sociology, BSc (Hons) Gain an understanding of human social activity in one of the most diverse and socially complex cities in the world. This course introduces you to specialist areas of study such as the sociology of cities, globalisation, social inequality, identity, and ethnicity and race. Use the communication skills gained throughout the course to pursue a career in journalism, or use your degree to go into public relations, marketing, or politics. Added value: A sociology degree provides an exceptionally strong foundation for future postgraduate study in social work or early years teaching. UCAS Code: L302 3 years from £6340
4 years Holloway and Aldgate
Sociology and Social Policy, BSc (Hons) Social exclusion, racism and homelessness are just a few of the social problems that we face today. This stimulating course provides you with the knowledge and skills to analyse such problems, and encourages you to think critically and to challenge everyday assumptions. In class, our lecturers will guide you through concepts such as globalisation, social inequality, identity and gender. The skills you learn will hold you in good stead for a future career in social research, or policy development and implementation. Added value: This course received the highest student satisfaction rating of any sociology and social policy course in London in the 2012 National Student Survey. UCAS Code: LL4J 3 years from £6340
4 years Holloway and Aldgate
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Sport and Leisure Football and Community Sports Coaching with Arsenal FC, FdSc If you’re looking for a sports coaching course in London and would like a career as a community sports coach, this foundation course is ideal. Carried out in partnership with Arsenal in the Community and taught mainly at City and Islington College, this course is designed for anyone who enjoys playing football, has some experience in coaching sport and is interested in education, mentoring, and coaching young people. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced lecturers with expertise in many aspects of professional coaching, including UEFA, UKSCA and MA-level coaches, and to study modules such as psychology; physiology and anatomy; and multi-sports coaching. Added value: You can turn it into a full BA or BSc by joining the final year of one of our relevant degree courses. UCAS code: CX6D
Sports and Dance Therapy, BSc (Hons) This is the only course in the UK that deals with the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of sports and dance injuries. Our staff include Jo Jenkins, who has worked with organisations such as the Royal Academy of Dance School, and the course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists. It combines practical work experience in our fully-equipped therapy clinic open to the public, with relevant scientific knowledge, so you will have a number of career options, whether you want to be a dance company therapist, an injury prevention officer for a school or run your own clinic. Added value: 90% of students were in work / study six months after finishing the course (2012 National Student Survey). UCAS code: CW65 3 years from £7920
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4 years Holloway
Sports Business Management, BA (Hons) Offering you the opportunity to study in the heart of the world’s premier sporting city, this course prepares you for a career in the global sports industry. It offers high quality teaching, with staff possessing a complementary blend of academic and sports management practitioner experience. Take advantage of London’s iconic sporting status to volunteer at the numerous sports events and competitions staged in the city. Recent graduates of the course have found work across many of the exciting sectors of the sports industry, including National Governing Bodies (such as ParalympicsGB), professional football clubs (Queens Park Rangers), major sporting events (Euro2012), sports marketing organisations (IMG) and within local authorities (GLL). Short and long accredited work placements are available as part of the course – our business placements office Business Works will help you to search and apply for posts in a wide variety of organisations. Added value: Engagement with some of London’s world-famous sporting clubs and venues (such as our Employability Conference hosted at Fulham FC). UCAS Code: N222 3 years from £7400
4 years Aldgate
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-theart sports science laboratories, and gym with an in-depth scientific exploration of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology and sports nutrition to help prepare you for that first step. Added value: 90% of students agreed staff are good at explaining things (2012 National Student Survey). UCAS code: C603 3 years from £6340
4 years Holloway
Sports Science and Physical Education, BSc (Hons) This is the only course in London and the South East that combines sports science with PE, making it ideal if you want to progress to a PGCE and become a PE teacher. With handson sessions in our £30 million Science Centre, combined with our excellent links with local schools so you can do an educational work placement as part of your course, this practical and analytical course is a fantastic route to a successful sports-based career. Added value: 90% of students were in work / study six months after finishing (2012 National Student Survey). UCAS code: CX63 3 years from £6340
4 years Holloway
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Travel and Tourism 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 handson experience to complement the scientific learning that is an invaluable part of the course. Added value: 95% of students agreed staff are good at explaining things on the course (2012 National Student Survey). UCAS code: CB63 3 years from £7920
4 years Holloway
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 destination, or how local people can benefit. Study visits and guest talks by practitioners are highlights of the course, eg. the Tower Bridge Experience, Emirates Stadium, and an overseas study tour of Malta. We hosted the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport student conference 2013, with speakers that included Hugh Sumner, former Director of Transport, Olympic Delivery Agency. Added value: A range of work placement opportunities are on offer (including a one-year placement), so you gain practical experience whilst studying. UCAS Code: N832 3 years from £7400
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Youth Studies Youth Studies, BSc (Hons) Focussing on youth culture, this course takes an in-depth look at evolving identities, media representations, social policy, community development and the history of government approach to youth policy. With both theoretical and practice-based elements, this course encompasses cultural studies, criminology, sociology and psychology to provide insights into everything from youth work to urban gang life; from young people’s social welfare to the history of hip-hop. Developing strong IT and digital media skills also forms an integral part of this degree. Added value: There will be opportunities for you to acquire practical skills in computing, video production and multimedia creativity. UCAS Code: L531 3 years from £6340
Youth Work, BSc (Hons) This National Youth Agency accredited course helps you to develop the skills, knowledge and values needed to become a professionally qualified youth worker. Throughout the programme there are excellent opportunities for you to develop a specialist area of interest, and to enjoy field-based activities in line with the requirements of the professional body. Our graduates have gained top positions in the areas of youth work, social research, community work, youth justice and social policy. Added value: IT training and the use of digital media form an integral part of your degree. UCAS Code: L530 3 years from ÂŁ7400
4 years Holloway
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A step-by-step guide to applying Our application process is simple. Step 1: choose your course Choose your course from the list of courses on our website. You can start in September or January for many of our courses. Check each online course page for details on start dates. Step 2: check the entry requirements London Met has certain standard entry requirements which apply to all courses – see p.140. You will also need to check individual course profiles to ensure that there are no additional entry criteria or requirements before you apply. Step 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. Full-time undergraduate or foundation 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 will need a university UCAS code when going through the application process. Our code is L68.
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Full-time undergraduate/foundation courses starting in January If you want to start your degree in January, then you apply directly to London Met (see below). Part-time undergraduate, Access or predegree courses If you wish to study part-time (starting either September or January), you also apply directly to London Met (see below). Applying directly to London Met Follow these simple instructions: 1) Find a course using our course finder on our website 2) View the course information and click on ‘Apply Online’ 3) Register your details with London Met and complete the online application form 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, and may 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 2-3 working weeks of receipt of your application, although processing times may vary slightly depending on the time of year. If you applied through UCAS, you can also keep upto-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 2nd/3rd year of an undergraduate course.
Interviews Wherever possible, we aim to make a decision based on the information given on your application. However, you may be invited to attend an interview to discuss your application further with a tutor. Visiting us We encourage you to come and see us, to find out more about your course and the University – see p.143 for more. 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. >S eptember applications Full-time undergraduate students applying to start a course in September should apply through UCAS before 30th June at the latest. If you are applying for a September undergraduate course after 30th June, you apply direct to London Met through our Clearing process. >P art-time applications (September or January) Part-time students applying for courses are advised to apply directly to London Met as early as possible. Get in touch Don’t forget to join London Met on Facebook and Twitter to keep up-to-date with all the news and events.
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Need some help? We aim to make the application process as straightforward as possible, but if you have any queries, please get in touch with our admissions team.
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.
Admissions Office Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4200 www.londonmet.ac.uk/admissions
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 > for EU students only - a pass in the University’s English language test (Password Test), or > equivalent as judged by the authorised admitting officer in accordance with the advice of the University’s International Office
Funding and fees – see p.58 – 59 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, > 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.
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We encourage you to come and check us out before you apply. We hold open days and evenings throughout the year where you can talk to students, academic and support staff and see our facilities. See www.londonmet.ac.uk/opendays Or call +44 (0) 20 7133 4200 Our community @LondonMetUni /londonmetuni and /londonmetadmissions /LondonMetUniversity linkd.in/londonmetuni Useful links www.ucas.com www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk www.unistats.co.uk www.studenthousing.lon.ac.uk www.timeout.com/london
Disclaimer The information we’ve published in this prospectus is intended only as a guide for prospective students who are considering studying at London Metropolitan University in 2014/15. It is does not create a contract or offer capable of acceptance and no warranty or representation is given as to the accuracy of the information contained in this prospectus but we have made every effort to ensure that everything we have included is accurate and up-to-date at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to change our fees, regulations and services, and to change, withdraw or add new courses, modules, syllabuses, course structures and degree programmes at any time, and without notice. Please see our website for the most up-to-date information. London Metropolitan University processes personal data on behalf of its students and others and complies at all times with the Data Protection Act 1998. We have an equal opportunities policy and if you would like a copy, please ask us. The University is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England, number 974438. Thank you to all the students, staff and graduates who helped us with their quotes, photographs and smiles. Registered office: 166 – 220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB Published in April 2013 Edited by Marketing and UK Recruitment Designed by Turnbull Grey Photography by Steve Blunt Printed by Belmont Press LM0001
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Visit us We encourage you to come and visit us before you apply. We hold open days throughout the year where you can talk to academic and support staff and students, and see our facilities (p.60–61). See www.londonmet.ac.uk/opendays or call +44 (0) 20 7133 4200
Course index (A – Z)
Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons)
81
Chemistry, BSc (Hons)
Animation, BA (Hons)
84
Community Development and Leadership, 94 BSc (Hons)
Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons)
126
124 Community Work, FdA
94
Architecture, BA (Hons) – RIBA Part I
83
Computer Animation, BSc (Hons)
95
Architecture and Interior Design, Extended Degree
83
Computer Forensics and IT Security, BSc (Hons)
95
Art, Media and Design, Extended Degree
85
Computer Games Modelling and Design, BSc (Hons)
96
Aviation Management, BA (Hons)
92 81
Computer Games Programming, BSc (Hons)
96
Banking and Finance, BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance (with Integrated Professional Training), BSc (Hons)
82
Computer Networking, BEng (Hons)
96
125
Computer Networking and IT Security, BSc (Hons)
96
Biochemistry, BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, BSc (Hons)
125
Computer Science, BSc (Hons)
97
Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons)
126
Computer Systems Engineering, BEng (Hons)
97
Biomedical Science (leading to MD), BSc (Hons)
126 Computing, BSc (Hons)
97
Biotechnology, BSc (Hons)
126
Computing and Business Information Technology, FdSc
97
Business Computing (top-up), BSc (Hons) 95 Business Economics, BA (Hons)
82
Business Information Technology, BSc (Hons)
95
Business Law, LLB (Hons) Business Management, BA (Hons)
Creative Writing, BA (Hons)
103
Creative Writing and English Literature, BA (Hons)
103
Criminology, BSc (Hons)
99
Criminology and Community Policing, BSc (Hons)
99
114 92
Business Management, Extended Degree 93
Criminology and Law, BA (Hons)
Business Management and Marketing, BA (Hons)
Criminology and Psychology, BSc (Hons) 100
93
100
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Criminology and Sociology, BSc (Hons)
Fine Art, BA (Hons)
86
Criminology and Youth Studies, BSc (Hons) 100
Fine Art: Painting, BA (Hons)
86
Dance, FdA
105
Fine Art: Photography, BA (Hons)
87
Dietetics and Nutrition, BSc (Hons)
127
Fine Art: Sculpture and Installation, BA (Hons)
87
Digital Media, BA (Hons)
117
Diplomacy and International Relations, BA (Hons)
108
Diplomacy and Law, BA (Hons)
110
Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons)
101
Early Childhood Studies, FdA
101
Early Years Teaching, BEd
101
Economics, BSc (Hons)
100
Football and Community Sports Coaching with Arsenal FC, FdSc
132
Forensic Science, BSc (Hons)
127
Furniture, FdA
88
Furniture and Product Design, BA (Hons)
88
Graphic Design, BA (Hons)
89
Health and Social Care, BSc (Hons)
106
Health and Social Policy, BSc (Hons)
107
Human Nutrition, BSc (Hons)
128
83
Education Studies, BA (Hons)
101
Education Studies and English Literature, BA (Hons)
102 Human Resource Management, BA (Hons) 108
Electronic and Communications Engineering, 98 BEng (Hons) English Literature, BA (Hons)
103
Events Management, BA (Hons)
118
Fashion Marketing and Journalism, BA (Hons)
104
Fashion and Retail Management*, BA (Hons)
104
Illustration, BA (Hons)
89
Interior Architecture, BA (Hons)
84
Interior Design, BA (Hons)
90
International Business Management, BA (Hons)
94
International Relations, BA (Hons)
Film and Broadcast Production, BA (Hons)
International Relations and Law, BA (Hons) 111 85
Film and Television Studies, (BA Hons)
105
Financial Mathematics, BSc (Hons)
116
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110
International Relations and Politics, BA (Hons)
111
International Relations, Peace and Conflict 112 Studies, BA (Hons)
Jewellery and Silversmithing, BA (Hons)
90
Network Management and Security, MEng (Hons)
98
Pharmaceutical Science, BSc (Hons)
129
Pharmacology, BSc (Hons)
129
Journalism, BA (Hons)
112
Journalism, Film and Television Studies, BA (Hons)
113
Law, BA (Hons)
114
Politics, BA (Hons)
123
Law, LLB (Hons)
115
Psychology, BSc (Hons)
123
Law with International Relations, LLB (Hons)
115
Psychology and Sociology, BSc (Hons)
123
Public Health and Social Care, FdA
107 129
Marketing and Digital Communications*, 118 BA (Hons) Mathematical Sciences, BSc (Hons)
116
Sciences Extended Degree (Biology, Chemistry, Health, Psychology), leading to BSc (Hons)
Mathematics, BSc (Hons)
116
Social Sciences, BSc (Hons)
130
Mathematics and Computer Science, BSc (Hons)
117
Social Sciences and Humanities, Extended Degree
130
Mathematics and Statistics, BSc (Hons)
117
Social Work, BSc (Hons)
131
Media and Communications, BSc (Hons) 119
Sociology, BSc (Hons)
131
Media, Communications and Journalism, 119 BSc (Hons)
Sociology and Social Policy, BSc (Hons) 131
Media Practice, BA (Hons) Medical Bioscience, BSc (Hons)
91 128
Software Engineering (top-up), BEng (Hons)
98
Sport Psychology and Coaching, BSc (Hons)
124
Sports and Dance Therapy, BSc (Hons)
132
Montessori Early Childhood Practice, FdA 102 Music Industry Management, BA (Hons)
121
Music Technology: Audio Systems, BSc (Hons)
121
Music Technology: Music Production, BSc (Hons)
122
Sports Science and Physical Education, 133 BSc (Hons)
Music Technology: Sound for Media, BSc (Hons)
122
Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons)
Sports Business Management, BA (Hons) 133 Sports Science, BSc (Hons)
133
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Telecommunications and Network Engineering, BEng (Hons)
98
Textile Design, BA (Hons)
91
Theatre Practice*, BA (Hons)
106
Tourism and Travel Management, BA (Hons)
134
Translation, BA (Hons)
113
Youth Studies, BSc (Hons)
135
Youth Work, BSc (Hons)
135
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Ranked 4th best university in the UK for reducing carbon emissions* * Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme report for the Environment Agency, published 2013
Our alumni include: Jesse Quinones, filmmaker, Jamie Stangroom, Radio 5 live presenter, Neil Tennant from the Pet Shop Boys, Tracey Emin, artist, Imogen Belfield, jewellery designer, Lord Karan Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, Vic Reeves, comedian The Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design has been named among the top 100 architecture and design schools in Europe. (Domus magazine)
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