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London Met University

UCAS Code: L68

Location: Central and north London Show on Map

Site: Two teaching centres (City and Holloway Road); partner colleges

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A modern university; a member of the million+ group of universities.

Student Population

Total Students:	24,335
Undergraduates:	72%
Postgraduates:	28%

Undergraduates

Total undergraduates:	17,460
Male:	45%
Female:	55%
Full Time:	73%
Mature on Entry:	56%
UK Students:	81%
State school entry:	96%

Teaching Staff

820 full-time, 1100 part-time

Broad study areas

Accounting,applied social sciences, architecture, biosciences, business, chemistry, communications, computing, design, economics, education, finance, fine art, furniture, health studies, history, languages, law, music technology, politics, psychology, social work, sports science.

Freshers

Admission Information:	AS-levels accepted in combination with 2+ A-levels or equivalent. UCAS tariff used.
Points on Entry (Mean):	210
Drop Out Rate:	19%
Accommodation:	Most first years housed who live more than 25 miles away

Institution

Founded:	2002 from merger of London Guildhall and North London universities − both formed from 19th century institutions and awarded university status 1992.
Site:	2 campuses: City Campus with 6 teaching sites in Moorgate, Aldgate and Tower Hill; North Campus based on Holloway Road.
How to get there:	Both campuses have good transport connections: City Campus close to four major railway stations, DLR, tube stations and buses; North Campus has tube stations (Holloway and Highbury & Islington), bus routes and rail links to major London stations.
Special features:	Positive attitude to mature students and those with disabilities. Strong community involvement, including community education and information centre.

Student services & facilities

Student advice & services:	Student counsellors; chaplain; part-time nurse and doctor; access to solicitor; money advisers; dyslexia support.
Amenities:	Refectories or snack bars on all teaching sites; SU buildings with bars, TV and games rooms, entertainment venue, on-site banking.
Sporting facilities:	Fitness centre and multi-sport hall complex including basketball court at North Campus; fully-equipped fitness centre at City Campus with resistance and cardiovascular machines. Dance and fitness studios for classes in eg aerobics, pilates and yoga.
Accommodation:	Majority of first year students are housed in private halls (rooms allocated on first-come-first-served basis). Total of 4000 places, provided by ten halls providers; rents £103−£235 per week (£95 pw sharing), contracts 36 to 51 weeks. Most students live in private accommodation for 2+ years, rents £80−£200 pw plus utility bills. About 50% of students live at home.

Study opportunities & careers

Library & information services:	5 libraries plus 2 special collections, 716,000 printed books, 16,195 periodical titles (print and electronic), 52 electronic databases, 314 e-books; 2400 study spaces. Integrated library, media, IT and specialist services (learning development unit, independent learning unit, video-conferencing). Computing suite, with 700+ computer workstations. Range of IT staff support. Information provision, £93 pa spent for each student (FTE). Specialist collections: Women's Library, TUC Library.
Other learning resources:	Science 'superlab' with 280 workstations, life-size basketball court and other facilities for sports therapy; TV, sound and media studios. Multimedia resources (CD-Rom, workstations, databases etc), IT labs, TV studio, language labs (including an interpreting suite); specialist wood-working and machine tool labs, upholstery and furniture design studios, silversmithing & jewellery workshops, dark rooms and printing studios.
Study abroad:	Option for students to spend a period abroad (under 10% do), including to Mexico, Cuba and US. Formal exchange links with 50 universities and colleges in Europe. Dual qualification (French license) possible for students in tourism, business and economics at Poitiers University.
Careers:	Information, advice and placement. Law graduates employability network; jobshop. Active alumni association and teaching company schemes.

Money

Living expenses budget:	Minimum budget of £9000−£10,000 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by university.
Term-time work:	University allows term-time work for full-time students; high proportion have part-time jobs. Some work available on campus in SU bars, registries, at one-off events. University jobshop.
Financial help:	180 scholarships of £3000 fee reduction in Year 1 (£1500 thereafter) for UK students whose family income is £20k pa, who have GCSE English and maths with at least grade C and 300 tariff points on entry. Government funds, awards of £100−£500. Additional help for students with disabilities, with dependants under 16, partners on low income and for single parents. Various special awards. Merit scholarships (£2000 pa) for international students. Apply for help to students records & awards unit.
University tuition fees:	Home students pay £6100-£7600 pa for first degree courses (except social work, £8100 pa; extended degrees, £4500). International students paid £10,000 pa.

Courses

Academic features:

Many courses linked with industrial bodies/companies eg BBC, Chartered Institute of Insurers, Goldsmiths Company, Reed, FSA. Flexible modular scheme. Courses start in September and February.

Awarding body:

London Metropolitan University

Main undergraduate awards:

BA, BEng, BSc

Length of courses:

3 years; 4 years (sandwich and language)

Main subjects offered:

Accountancy
Advertising
American Studies
Animation
Anthropology
Architectural Design
Architecture
Art
Arts Management
Asian Studies
Audio
Banking
Biochemistry
Biological Chemistry
Biology
Biomedical Science
Broadcasting
Business Economics
Business Studies
Caribbean Studies
Chemistry
Childhood Studies
Communication Engineering
Communication Studies
Community Studies
Computational Mathematics
Computer Science
Computer Technology
Computing
Consumer Studies
Contemporary Decorative Arts/Crafts
Creative/Performance Writing
Criminology
Development Studies
Dietetics
Drama
E-business
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Electronics
English
Events Management
Fashion
Film Music
Film Studies
Finance
Financial Economics
Financial Services
Food Science
Forensic Science
Furniture Design
Furniture Production
Graphic Design
Health
History
Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management
Human Sciences
Humanities
Illustration
Information Systems
Information Technology
Interactive Games Production
Interactive Multimedia
Interior Design
International Business
International Development
International Relations
Internet Technology
Interpreting/Translating
Jewellery
Journalism
Latin American Studies
Law
Leisure Management
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Media Studies
Media Technology
Microbiology
Multimedia
Music Technology
Nutrition
Painting
Peace Studies
Performance Arts
Pharmacology
Philosophy
Photography
Politics
Polymers
Printmaking
Product Design
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Relations
Retail Management
Sculpture
Silversmithing
Social Anthropology
Social Policy
Social Science
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Software Engineering
South East Asian Studies
Sports Sciences
Sports Studies
Statistics
Systems Analysis
Teacher Training
Textile Technology
Textiles
Theatre Studies
Three-Dimensional Design
Tourism
Visual Arts
War Studies
Web Development/Design
Youth & Community Work

Student view

Bruno Selun, Course representative (Graduate, BA Education Studies with Philosophy)

Living

What's it like as a place to live? London is boiling with so many things to do!

How's the student accommodation? I lived in university halls for 2 years, and private accommodation for one. The University accommodation depends on individual halls, so be careful about the place you pick, try to visit it beforehand, visit online forums about it, and so on. If you don't like where you live, the rest will look and feel much worse!

What's the student population like? Oddly, internationals tended to stick together whilst the British stayed together on their own. The backgrounds are very diverse, and it'll depend who you like and become friends with...

How do students and locals get on? Usually, pretty well! Don't be a loser; respect the local communities you live with, and be sensible how you affect those around you (loud singing in the courtyard at 2 am on Saturday night, anyone?).

Studying

What's it like as a place to study? I loved being at London Metropolitan University, but I know other people prefer central places like Birkbeck or UCL. Wherever you go, make the most out of it!

What are the teaching staff like? That just depends on each teacher, no universal rule!

Socialising

What are student societies like? A plethora, you'll find something to your taste, whatever you're interested in!

What's a typical night out? For me, meal at home with friends, cinema and drinks out in a central bar. But some people have it much more expensive in big clubs and eating out!

And how much does it cost? About £20 for me.

How can you get home safely? Bus and tubes are pretty safe, but I'm a guy, so it could be different for other people... It also depends on the area you live in, but if everything else fails, get a taxi home!

Money

Is it an expensive place to live? You just need to be careful... You become very aware of what you spend, and you begin to spend smartly instead of impulsively.

Average price of a pint? I don't drink pints... But a nice glass of wine would be around £3, and an orange juice £1.50 for the less adventurous.

And the price of a takeaway? Don't do that! Cook at home, you'll pay less, it will last longer, be healthier, and you can invite friends over... Much nicer than the takeaway.

What's the part-time work situation? It's pretty hard to land a nice job, but some places are nice to work at (for instance Pret A Manger gives pretty decent working conditions and wages). Try to look for jobs you'll like, or at least that you won't hate. University is good at helping you finding work!

Summary

What's the best feature about the place? International, lively and never boring!

And the worst? Ask the wallet...

And to sum it all up?If you're hesitating about whether or not to come to London, just do it!

Past Students

Kate Hoey, Graham Allan (MPs); Jim Moir alias Vic Reeves (comedian); Mark Thatcher (businessman and son of Margaret); Zoë Ball (DJ and presenter); Alison Moyet (singer); Nik Leeson (trader who brought down Barings); Charlie Whelan (former press secretary to Gordon Brown); Sonya (Echobelly), Anna Nolan (Big Brother 1).