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Heythrop College

UCAS Code: H48

Location: Central London Show on Map

Site: Single site in Kensington

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Specialist college; part of London University

Student Population

Total Students:	940
Undergraduates:	55%
Postgraduates:	45%
FE Students:	0%

Undergraduates

Total undergraduates:	515
Male:	54%
Female:	46%
Full Time:	98%
Mature on Entry:	26%
UK Students:	91%
State school entry:	77%

Teaching Staff

39 full-time, 1 part-time

Broad study areas

Theology, philosophy, biblical studies.

Freshers

Admission Information:	UCAS tariff used
Points on Entry (Mean):	325
Drop Out Rate:	8%
Accommodation:	Many first years housed.

Institution

Founded:	In 17th century Liège as a Jesuit college, later providing a residential seminary for Jesuits and other students in Oxfordshire until transfer to London in 1970.
Structural features:	Part of London University (since 1970).
Site:	Collegiate scheduled buildings in Kensington Square.
How to get there:	High Street Kensington underground station; many buses.

Student services & facilities

Student advice & services:	Student development manager and counsellor in college.
Amenities:	Refectory, college choir; proximity to theatres, cinemas, museums, galleries.
Sporting facilities:	Tennis courts; football team.
Accommodation:	Some students in college's own halls or London University intercollegiate halls, rents approx £145−£175 per week. Rents locally from £100 upwards.

Study opportunities & careers

Library & information services:	179,000 items (20,000 pre-1801); 100 study places, 18 with internet access. Information provision, £135 pa spent for each student (FTE). Separate IT service; 2 computer suites and 10 internet points; access 10 hours/day. Ratio 1:20 workstations to students. IT support from 2 full-time staff; 1-hour introduction to library and information services for new students plus follow-up sessions; ad hoc IT skills courses.
Other learning resources:	Students have access to the London University research libraries at Senate House.
Study abroad:	Some Erasmus exchanges with a number of universities in Europe.
Careers:	Christian ministry, teaching, social work, media, police force etc.

Money

Living expenses budget:	Minimum budget of £8000 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by college.
Term-time work:	No college policy on part-time work but 50% believed to have jobs; term-time work available in college library.
Financial help:	Scholarships of £1000 pa for all students with 3 A grades at A-level (or equivalent), whose family income is up to £25k pa; scholarships of £1250 for all students on BA Abrahamic Religions; students with a family income of up to £25k can apply for scholarships of £3000 in Year 1 (£1500 pa thereafter). Bursaries for students experiencing financial hardship.
University tuition fees:	Home students pay £8250 pa for first degree courses. International students pay £7000 pa.

Courses

Awarding body:

University of London

Main undergraduate awards:

BA, BD

Length of courses:

3 years

Main subjects offered:

Biblical Studies
Islamic Studies
Jewish Studies
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Theology

Student view

Living

A small college of London University, specialising in philosophy and theology. Being small, there is a strong communal atmosphere and the eclectic mix of ages, cultures and (usually rather strong) opinions makes for common room interaction unlike any other. Students' union (HSU) works hard to promote a more active social life within the college, and is an excellent way for all students to make sure their viewpoint gets across. It runs 3 JCRs (one loud, one smoky, and one painted pink), with hot drinks (tea, coffee, chocolate) & biscuits (all fair-trade) and use of a microwave, toaster, fridge, pool table, table football, widescreen TV/DVD player and music system - all for a small payment each term. Shop offers popular course texts at reduced prices, together with branded college clothing etc. Small number of students means that class sizes small and one-on-one tutorials with specialised teaching staff. First years usually get a place in inter-collegiate halls (a women's hall is on campus); thereafter moving into shared flats and houses, or into various chaplaincies. What isn't available in college is surely on offer at ULU or one of the other London University colleges - all open to Heythrop students - especially via the reciprocal agreement with neighbouring Imperial.

Summary

Housing: Inter-collegiate halls of residence then private housing (look in university accommodation lists, or Loot). Drink: ULU cheap, with promos; Greyhound, local and well patronised. Eats: Meal very reasonable in College; also ULU or anything on High Street Ken. Nightlife: ULU; also HSU trips to West End, theatres, cinemas (often with discounts). Locals: Posh, but good for a laugh. Sports: ULU facilities good; college too small for anything above 5-a-side. Travel: Very accessible (next to High St Ken tube) but London notoriously expensive (travel cards are available for discounts). Financial help: Discretionary college hardship fund. Jobs: Reasonable amount of work if you're not fussy; college library, local stores etc. Best feature: Fun union. And worst: Weigh-and-pay salad (expensive).