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Studying in London

Studying in London

STUDYING IN LONDON

With London being the European capital of technology, you will be in the epicentre of new and innovative businesses taking the world by storm.

As a student of Staffordshire University London, you will be based in a creative and technological hub in Stratford, just 20 minutes away from central London. Stratford is extremely well connected with both London Underground and national rail services, allowing you to explore the whole of the capital within minutes.

Studying in London means having the opportunity to visit exciting attractions and experience the diverse culture within the city. You will find there is much to do around campus and beyond.

Listed below are a few spots within the capital our students recommend:

VICTORIA PARK Stretching more than 85 hectares and seeing approximately nine million visitors per year, Victoria Park is a popular leisure destination for many. Luckily, Staffordshire University London students can experience its diverse and natural beauty every day.

WEST END There’s so much to see in London’s West End. From worldclass plays, to musicals, to comedies, dance shows and operas, there’s something for everyone, at every budget.

OLYMPIC PARK VENUES If you are into cycling, swimming, basketball or tennis, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has world class facilities for every kind of sport.

BOROUGH MARKET Enjoy a delicious range of cuisines from across the world at the unique Borough Market. Whether you are hungry for street food or looking for fresh produce, this market has it all.

SOUTHBANK Take a short trip from Stratford to Waterloo and experience the iconic Southbank. Witness London’s iconic attractions including the London Eye and Tower Bridge then grab a bite to eat from well-known restaurants along the Thames. Tower Bridge

Borough Market

The National Gallery and Trafalgar Square

STUDENT LIFE

BE A PART OF SOMETHING BREATHTAKING

Living in East London will allow you to have an experience that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. You’ll have the chance to live, study and work in exciting emerging industries and make lifelong memories with likeminded students and industry big-hitters.

UNIQUE PEAKS Take a lift to the top of the 114.5m tall ArcelorMittal Orbit, discover iconic London sights, and take a twisting plummet down the world’s largest tunnel slide.

GET BEHIND THE HAMMERS London Stadium is home to Premier League football team West Ham United. Whether you are in or outside the stadium, you cannot help but be immersed in the matchday electricity.

ESPORTS EVENTS AT THE COPPER BOX The Copper Box is London’s home for live gaming events and plays host to numerous large-scale esports tournaments each year. It’s no coincidence that this is a three-minute walk from campus. ATTEND GAMING CONVENTIONS Whether you are representing us as a paid member of the team or you are just there to have a good time, you will have the ability to attend some of the biggest conventions in the London area.

WORKING WHILE YOU STUDY University can be expensive. Luckily, we will help you offset those costs with part-time paid positions working in a variety of roles.

WORK IN THE TECH INDUSTRY Studying with us gives you unique access to temporary opportunities within the gaming industry. We are approached by many companies to support projects that will bolster your CV. Games students visit Sport Interactive Studio, the home of Football Manager.

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