International

Guide
2020–21
 Hello and welcome
“ Here at London Met you’ll find we are a pretty
diverse bunch (142 different nationalities are
represented at the University). We try our
best to make sure it’s easy to make friends
and prepare you for your future career –
you’ll find work-related opportunities built
into every course.
Our amazing London location means you’ll
never be short of opportunities either – we invite
you to check us out and explore one of the most
exciting capital cities in the world. Making it
your home for a few years could
just be one of the best decisions
you’ve ever made. ”
Gary Davies, London Met’s
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student
Recruitment and Business Development

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 “ Istandard
came to the UK with a goal – to acquire a world-
education but, most importantly, I wanted
to live and study in London, more than anywhere
else. I narrowed down my UCAS offers to universities
in London, and quickly figured that London Met was
the best possible option for my educational needs. ”
London Met graduate Gerel Orgil from Mongolia, who founded
her own PR company, East Maven, and was voted one of
Forbes Mongolia’s rising Women Entrepreneurs in 2014,
and one of their Top 30 under 30 in 2017.

“ Some of my fondest memories, as someone

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

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

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

Contents
Why London Met? 06
Bachelor’s degrees 08
Foundation year and top-up degrees 10
Master’s degrees 12
Our locations 14
Our campuses and facilities 16
Accommodation 18
Visa and immigration advice 20
Student support and job prospects 22
Student life 26
Fees and funding 28
How to apply 30
Talk to us / visit us 34

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Why London Met?
Teaching excellence
Our dedicated lecturers come from all over
the world and many of them contribute
to governmental policy, the media and
international debate within their fields.
Among them are eminent scientists
engaged in groundbreaking research,
award-winning architects and acclaimed
authors. By studying at London Met you’ll
also have access to industry experts who
visit the University as guest speakers, giving
our students an insight into their
professional worlds.
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Outstanding job opportunities
We put employability at the heart of our
courses. Figures from the most recent
Destinations of Leavers from Higher
Education survey released in July 2018
show that 96.7% of our graduates were in
work or further study within six months of
leaving the University.
Our innovative work-related learning
modules will help you gain work experience
during your studies and provide you with the
skills and experience employers are looking
for. For budding entrepreneurs there’s also
our business incubator, Accelerator, which
can give you all the help you need to set up
your own business.
Career prospects
Our graduates have gone on to work
at a huge number of high-profile
organisations including:
• Alexander McQueen • Amazon
• Bank of England • BBC
• BP • British Airways
• Canadian Embassy • Citibank
• Coca Cola • GlaxoSmithKline
• Google • Jimmy Choo
• J P Morgan • Ministry of Justice
• Tesla Motors • United Nations
An excellent location
We are in the heart of London – which has
been ranked the best city in the world for
university students (QS Higher Education
Group, 2018). Studying in London has many
benefits, with its abundance of museums,
galleries, theatres, shops and restaurants to
choose from.
In addition to the incredible social and
cultural opportunities the capital offers, you
will also be on the doorstep of some of the
most successful businesses in your field,
many of which have opened their doors to
our students as part of our work-related
learning module.
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Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degrees
A bachelor’s degree usually takes three years Business Management
of full-time study to complete. For our latest Business Management and Marketing
course list, fees and details on how to apply, Commercial Law
see londonmet.ac.uk/courses
Digital Business Management
Art, Architecture and Design (including with Project Management)
Architecture Diplomacy and Law
Creative Writing and English Literature Economics
Design for Publishing Economics and Finance
Design Studio Practice Events Management
English Literature Fashion Marketing and Business Management
Fashion Human Resource Management
Fashion Accessories and Jewellery International Business Management
Fashion Photography International Foundation Programme
Fashion Textiles (specialising in Business Management or Law)
Fine Art Law
Furniture Law (with International Relations)
Furniture and Product Design LLB (Commercial Law)
Graphic Design LLB (Criminal Law)
Illustration and Animation LLB Law
Interior Architecture and Design Marketing
Interior Design Music Business
Interior Design and Decoration Tourism and Travel Management
International Foundation Programme Translation
(specialising in Architecture and Interior Design Computing and Digital Media
or Art, Media and Design)
Beauty Marketing and Journalism
Material and Visual Culture
Business Information Technology
Painting
Computer Networking and Cyber Security
Photography
Computer Networking and Infrastructure
Retail Design Security
Textiles Computer Science
Theatre and Film Computer Systems Engineering and Robotics
Theatre and Film Production Design Computing
Theatre and Performance Practice Computing and Business IT
Business, Law and Languages Digital Forensics and Cyber Security
Accounting and Finance Digital Media
Advertising, Marketing Communications Electronics and Internet of Things
and Public Relations Film and Television Production
Airline, Airport and Aviation Management Film and Television Studies
Banking and Finance (including with Fashion Marketing and Journalism
Integrated Professional Training) Financial Mathematics
Business Administration Games Animation, Modelling and Effects
Business Economics Games Programming

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

International Foundation Programme Social Professions
(specialising in Computing, Technology Community Development and Leadership
and Mathematics)
Early Childhood Studies
Journalism
Early Years Education (two-year accelerated
Journalism, Film and Television Studies degree)
Mathematical Sciences Education
Mathematics Education Studies
Mathematics and Computer Science Education Studies and English Literature
Media and Communications Health and Social Care
Media and Marketing International Foundation Programme
Media and Public Relations (specialising in Social Sciences and Humanities)
Media with language options available Primary Education (two-year accelerated
including: Arabic, French, Languages degree)
and Spanish Public Health and Social Care
Media, Communications and Journalism Social Work
Multimedia Journalism Youth Studies
Music Technology and Production
Photojournalism Social Sciences
Human Sciences Counselling and Coaching
Criminology
Biochemistry
Criminology and International Security
Biological Science
Criminology and Law
Biology of Infectious Disease
Criminology and Policing
Biomedical Science
Criminology and Psychology
Chemistry
Criminology and Sociology
Dietetics
Criminology and Youth Studies
Dietetics and Nutrition
Diplomacy and International Relations
Forensic Science
International Relations
Human Nutrition
International Relations and Law
International Foundation Programme
(specialising in Sciences) International Relations and Politics
Medical Bioscience International Relations with with language
options including: Arabic, French, Languages
Medical Sciences (two-year accelerated
and Spanish
degree)
International Relations, Peace and
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Conflict Studies
Natural Sciences (Biology)
Police Studies, Procedure and Investigation
Natural Sciences (Chemistry)
Politics
Pharmaceutical Science
Psychology
Pharmacology
Psychology and Sociology
Sport and Exercise Performance Analysis
Society, Politics and Policy
Sport and Exercise Science
Sociology
Sport Psychology, Coaching and
Sociology and Social Policy
Physical Education
Youth Justice
Sports and Dance Therapy
Sports Therapy
Toxicology
For our latest list of courses, please see londonmet.ac.uk/courses 9
Foundation year degrees
If your qualifications differ from the ones We also offer some broader foundation year
we accept or if you don’t meet the entry degrees that allow you to study a foundation
requirements for a particular bachelor’s year and then choose your specialism for
degree, you may still be able to gain your final three years of study. These include:
entry by completing a foundation year
Art and design
degree. These are four-year courses with
an intensive foundation year (Year 0), Sciences
allowing you to build the skills required (Biology, Chemistry, Health, Psychology)
to progress onto one of our bachelor’s Social Sciences and Humanities
degree courses. We offer foundation year
programmes in a huge range of subject
areas, including many of the subjects listed
in our undergraduate degree section.

Top-up degrees
If you already have a foundation Top-up degrees are also ideal if you’re
degree, Higher National Diploma or interested in studying the final year of
equivalent qualification, you may your degree in London.
want to consider upgrading to a full
Browse our top-up degrees at
undergraduate degree by studying
londonmet.ac.uk/courses/top-up
a top-up degree at London Met.
A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of
an undergraduate degree course and allows
you to top up your existing qualification
to a full BA, BSc or BEng degree. 

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

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Master’s (postgraduate) degrees
We offer a wide range of taught master’s International Events, Leisure and
programmes (MA/MSc/MRes), most of which Tourism Management
are one year long if you study full-time. International Trade and Finance
A number of our postgraduate degrees are Interpreting
accredited or endorsed by professional
bodies, and all of them are designed to be Legal Practice Course (Stages 1 and 2)
both employability-focused and affordable. LLM Legal Practice
For our latest course list, fees and details Marketing
on how to apply, see: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
londonmet.ac.uk/courses (see website for options)
Art, Architecture and Design Teaching Languages (Arabic or English option)
Translation
Architectural History, Research and Writing
Architecture (RIBA 2 and RIBA 3) Computing and Digital Media
Architecture and Urbanism Artificial Intelligence
Design for Cultural Commons Computer Networking and Cyber Security
Environmental, Sustainable and (work experience option available)
Regeneration Design Data Analytics
Fine Arts Digital Media
Furniture Design Information Technology
Product Design (distance learning option available)
Interior Design Internet of Things and Digital Enterprise
Textile Design Human Sciences
English and Creative Writing Biomedical Science (online option available)
Creative, Digital and Professional Writing Biomedical Studies
(distance learning option available)
Business, Law and Languages
Blood Science
Aviation Management in the Digital Age (distance learning option available)
Common Professional Exam Cancer Immunotherapy
Conference Interpreting Cancer Pharmacology
Corporate Social Responsibility and Dietetics and Nutrition
Sustainability Food Science
English Language Teaching (Distance Learning) Human Nutrition (Public Health / Sports)
Human Resource Management Medical Genomics
International Banking and Finance Pharmaceutical Science
International Business Management Pharmaceutical Science and
International Business Management with Drug Delivery Systems
Corporate Finance Sport and Exercise Medicine
International Business Management with Sport and Exercise Science
Project Management

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

Sport Psychology Social Sciences
Sports Coaching Addiction and Mental Health
Sports Therapy Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Social Professions Counselling Psychology (Prof Doc)
Advanced Social Work Practice Crime, Violence and Prevention
Early Childhood Studies Criminology
Education Human Rights and International Conflict
Health and Social Care Management and Policy International Relations
Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Organised Crime and Global Security
Master of Public Administration (MPA) Peace, Conflict and Diplomacy
PGCE Early Years (3 – 7) Policing, Security and Community Safety
(see website for options) Political Violence and Radicalisation Studies
PGCE Primary (5 – 11) (see website for options) Psychology
PGCE Secondary Psychology for Graduates
(see website for subject specialisms) (by Distance Learning)
Public Health Psychology of Mental Health
Social Work Safeguarding and Security
Teaching Woman and Child Abuse
Youth and Community Work
We also offer more research-based
degrees (MPhil/PhD). Find out more at
londonmet.ac.uk/research

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Our locations Hampstead
Luton
Airport
Heath

London is one of the most

Holloway
exciting cosmopolitan cities Road
in the world. Situated right in Station
the heart of the capital, our A minute’s walk
campuses are within easy from our campus
reach of all of the capital’s
major airports and train Camden
stations, as well as all of Market
the cultural activities the
city has to offer. ZSL London
Zoo
King’s Cross
St Pancras
The Station
British
Library

Madame
Tussauds

Paddington
Station

The
West End

Hyde
Park
Buckingham
Palace London
Big Ben and Eye
the Houses of
Parliament

Victoria
Station

Heathrow
Airport Gatwick
Airport

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 Stansted
Airport
Emirates
Stadium

Our Holloway
campus

Queen
Elizabeth
Olympic
Park

The
British Whitechapel
Museum Gallery
Liverpool London City
Street Airport
Station
Our Aldgate
St Paul’s
campus
Cathedral

Tower
Bridge

Waterloo A 15-minute walk

Station from our Aldgate
campus

Greenwich
Observatory

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Our campuses and facilities
Experience real London
Our campuses are at the heart of one of the
world’s most exciting cities and can currently
be found on Holloway Road in Islington,
north London, and in Aldgate, east London.
Our art, architecture and design courses are
taught at our Aldgate campus, with other
subjects taught at our Holloway campus.
No matter what you choose to study
we strive to ensure you have access
to the best facilities – from our £30
million Science Centre and purpose-
built art and design studios to a
mock courtroom and newsroom.
Student hubs
Our student hubs are your first point
of contact for any query you may have
in person, by telephone or via email.
Your student hub is also the gateway to
accessing the wealth of support services
offered by the University. You can book
an appointment to get advice on a wide
range of matters including accommodation,
finance and career support.
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Refreshments and relaxation
There are a number of places within the
University to pick up a tasty snack and take
a break. Grab a coffee for less at one of
our on-campus cafés or enjoy a toasted
panini at The Junction. Our impressive
Highbury Canteen offers healthy main meals
at student-friendly prices, so there’s always
somewhere to refuel between lectures. If
you’re a nature lover, you may like to spend
some time in one of our roof gardens. You
can even enjoy a spot of gardening or pay
our 40,000 bees a visit.
Our student venue at Holloway Road, The
Rocket, is a great place to meet up with
friends, play some shots at pool, or simply
relax between lectures. It has a lovely
outdoor courtyard, with some resident
ducks, or you can stay indoors and get cosy
on the sofas. The Rocket also hosts all the
best student parties and a variety of other
gigs and events throughout the year.
Campus discounts
You will have access to exclusive discounts
on food and drink, and entry to campus
events via our Metcard app, which is free!
Fitness facilities
Whatever sport you’re into, there’s bound to
be something for you here. Make the most
of our gym, enormous sports hall, dance
studios and a variety of recreational and
holistic classes – from spinning to pilates.
Student membership is free of charge for
London Met students and gives you access
to the Holloway fitness gym and unlimited
access to timetabled classes.
Subject-specific facilities
At London Met we invest in you. The
University boasts state-of-the-art learning,
library and IT facilities where you can
hone your skills – from a mock courtroom,
purpose-built art, design and recording
studios to a £100,000 journalism newsroom
and £30 million Science Centre, which
is one of the largest and most advanced
science teaching labs in Europe.
If you’re interested in studying a finance-
related subject, we are one of the few
universities that will offer you the chance to
directly use Bloomberg data, information
and analytics throughout your studies in
our Bloomberg Room. At London Met we
also have some of the most advanced
Cisco labs in London – an excellent
opportunity to learn about networks.
For our students at our art, architecture
and design school The Cass, we provide
a unique resource called Cass Works.
It provides students with access to
specialist workshops and resources in
everything from ceramics to woodwork
as well as expert technical staff to
help you explore the facilities.
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Accommodation
London is a fantastic city in which to live
and study, with many exciting areas to
choose from. The key to finding somewhere
great to live is to take your time and
consider your options.
The choice is yours
Would you like to be within walking distance
of your campus or do you have a particular
area of London you’ve set your heart on?
Maybe you’re looking for a structured and
supportive environment or perhaps you’d
like to have more independence. Whatever
your preference, our student money and
accommodation advice team can help you
find somewhere that is both comfortable
and affordable.
Halls of residence
Halls of residence are a great way to meet
fellow students. We work with a number
of different accommodation providers to
suit all tastes and budgets. Here is what
you can expect to pay across a range of
accommodation options and locations:
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Budget
Cost: around £133 to £160 per week.
Some halls in this price range include:
• Helen Graham House, Fitzrovia
• Goldsmiths House, Camden
• Sir John Cass Hall, Hackney
Mid-range
Cost: around £180 to £250 per week.
Some halls in this price range include:
• North Lodge, Tottenham Hale
• Pacific Court, Stepney Green
• Unite, Stratford One
High end
Cost: around £250 to £310 per week.
Some halls in this price range include:
• Tufnell House
• Axo Camden
• iQ Shoreditch
Please note, prices are per person, per week and
may be subject to change from year to year.
Private rented accommodation
You may decide you’d rather rent a flat
privately through a landlord or letting agent,
either on your own or with a few friends.
Don’t forget to factor utility bills, your TV
licence (if you want one) and contents
insurance into your budget. We can provide
advice about where to look for properties,
rental contracts, viewings and deposits.
Other options
Homestays are an option for all students
looking for a supportive environment and
are a great way for you, as an international
student, to improve your language skills
if needed, as you’ll be placed with a
British family.
Short-stay accommodation
We can provide advice on hotels,
hostels, B&Bs and short-stay private
accommodation. There are also several
halls that offer single-semester contracts
or contracts of a flexible length.
For further information visit:
londonmet.ac.uk/accommodation
Important information about our
halls of residence
Please note: London Metropolitan
University does not currently own or manage
any halls of residence or accommodation.
All halls and accommodation featured in
this guide and on our website are privately
owned, therefore applications must be
submitted directly to the hall provider.
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Visa and immigration advice
You may need a visa in order to travel to
the UK. It is important that you choose
the correct visa route based on your main
purpose for visiting. It isn’t possible to study
on a standard visitor visa so you should
obtain either a Tier 4 student visa or a short-
term study visa.
The standard visitor visa is the appropriate
visa if you need to come to the UK to attend
an interview for a place on your course at
London Met but it would not allow you to
remain in the UK to start your studies.
Visas
Moving to London to study is exciting but
there is a lot to organise before you set off.
As an international student you may need
a visa in order to travel to the UK. If you’re
coming to study with us for longer than six
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months and you’re a national of a country
outside the EEA and Switzerland, you will
need to obtain a Tier 4 (General) student visa.
Please note, the Tier 4 (General) visa route
is mainly for full-time courses, though
some part-time courses may also be
permissible. If in doubt, please contact
our International Advice team by emailing
internationaladvice@londonmet.ac.uk. You
may also seek advice on how many hours
you can work during term time and official
vacation periods, the types of work you can
and cannot do including advice on bringing
dependents to live with you in the UK.
You can find out whether you need a visa
to study in the UK by visiting the UK Home
Office website: gov.uk/check-uk-visa
Before applying for your visa
• If you need a Tier 4 visa for your course,
you need to first obtain a Confirmation
of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter.
• Our immigration team will be able to
support you and answer your questions
about obtaining a CAS and you will be
notified by us when you can request it.
• Please note that requests for CAS letters
can only be made three months before
the start date of your course for the
semester you are joining.
• Find out more about applying for a
visa and requesting a CAS:
londonmet.ac.uk/tier-4-visa
Immigration Health Surcharge
Currently, an Immigration Health Surcharge
(IHS) of £300 per year is applicable if you’re
studying a course lthat is longer than six
months. The fee applies per 12 month
period of your visa and each six month
period is £150. This entitles you to use the
National Health Service (NHS) at no extra
cost during your stay in the UK. The fee
for IHS will increase to £470 per 12 month
period from October 2020. You can find out
more information about this on our website.
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Student support and job prospects
Student support
We want to help you get the most
out of your university experience, so
along with our state-of-the-art facilities
and world-class teaching, you’ll have
access to award-winning support
from our student services team.
Our experienced staff can provide one-to-
one meetings as well as offering support
and advice over the phone and via email.
We also run events covering a range of
topics and we can help you access a variety
of online resources and printed materials.
Students with additional needs
Our Disabilities and Dyslexia Service (DDS)
offers support to students with disabilities
or Specific Learning Differences, physical
or sensory disabilities and long-term
medical conditions, including mental
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health challenges. We can offer advice on
reasonable adjustments in line with the
Equality Act (2010) and are also on hand to
talk through any concerns you may have.
For more information, visit:
londonmet.ac.uk/disabilities
Counselling
If something is troubling you and you feel
you’d benefit from talking it through with
someone, our professional counsellors are
on hand to offer confidential support. You
can also meet with a counsellor to discuss
how you can maximise your potential, both
personally and academically. We run a
number of workshops on topics including
mindfulness, motivation, meditation and
improving your emotional intelligence.
Visit: londonmet.ac.uk/counselling

Careers advice, information
and guidance
Our careers service will help you to make
informed choices about your career
options, develop relevant skills and
stand out in a competitive job market. In
addition to helping students find part-time
work opportunities whilst studying, we
provide career guidance even beyond
graduation, as well as opportunities to
connect to our alumni network.
We can help you to:
• identify and explore career options,
including opportunities for further study
as well as full-time and part-time work
• clarify your goals and support you to
achieve them
• develop awareness of your skills, qualities
and motivations, and advise on how you
can articulate these in job applications
and interviews
• develop strategies to help you find part-
time and full-time work, work experience,
volunteering and graduate opportunities
Working as a student
We have loads of ways you can earn
money in paid roles that will look
fantastic on your CV, if your visa allows
this. Our Job Shop advertised 2,000
opportunities for students in one year
alone, and London Metropolitan University
is a London Living Wage employer.
As a London Met student, you’ll be able to
take advantage of our in-house temping
agency, Met Temps, where all relevant work
opportunities on campus are offered to
our students first. These are paid part-
time or are project-based vacancies. We’ll
also give you access to a portal where
external graduate, placement, internship
and part-time vacancies are advertised.
“ Iashave really enjoyed the cohort size,
it allows for great discussion
between students. I have also found
my professors to be very accessible
and it is great how much interaction
you get with the tutor. ”
Nora Aburto student from Chicago, USA –
MBA (Data Analytics)
You could become one of our student
ambassadors, who play a vital role in helping
to promote life at London Met. In addition
to helping at our open days and Higher
Education (HE) fairs, as an ambassador you
could raise the aspirations of students from
underrepresented backgrounds by visiting
local schools and colleges to talk about
your own university experience. Alongside
student ambassadors are success coaches,
where we offer opportunities for second
and third-year students to assist first-year
students in getting adjusted to university life.
Attend employer events
‌‌‌ provide opportunities for you to meet
We
employers on campus by organising
employer presentations, fairs and careers
conferences.
This includes:
• a calendar of employer-related events
and activities
• employer-based opportunities including
placements, mentoring and networking
• information on trends in the recruitment
and selection procedures of UK
recruiters, as well as up-to-date labour
market intelligence (LMI)
Get support as an entrepreneur
Starting a business when you finish
university is a great way to take control
of your future – and our business
incubator, Accelerator, provides you with all
the advice, support, networks, knowledge
and resources you need to get started. Find
out more at londonmet.ac.uk/accelerator
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“ There are so many knowledgeable and inspiring
people working at London Met. I enjoyed my
conversations with them, which inspired me to
continue my studies and do a PhD – something
I had never envisioned myself doing. My research
is about access to healthcare services for
undocumented migrants who live in Norway.
”
Maja Myhre from Norway – Public Health MSc graduate and
mental health nurse, currently doing a PhD at London Met

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Student life
London is ranked the
number one city in the world “ The Rocket complex offers deals
and gives us students a place to

No.1 ”
for university students. chill after lectures and socialise.
QS Best Student City 2018
Laura Fornori, Sports and Dance Therapy
BSc student from Italy
We believe that the more involved you are
in student life, the more you get out of your
experience of studying with us. Whatever Fill your free time at The Rocket
your interests, there are many stimulating
and fun ways to get stuck in at London Met. The Rocket is our fabulous student venue
Joining a society, taking up a new sport or offering club nights, karaoke, quizzes,
getting involved in a campaign is a great comedy, movie screenings and more.
way to learn different skills, become part You’ll find anything from cocktail-making
of university life and make new friends. masterclasses to circus skills workshops.
During freshers’ fortnight we host special
Students’ Union events for new students.
The Students’ Union (SU) is the place to Outdoor areas
go to immerse yourself in university life.
Our Holloway campus has a courtyard
At the SU you can:
complete with deck chairs and table tennis.
• get involved as a journalist, graphic We may be in an urban location but we
designer, DJ, researcher, technical have a green heart – you’ll find 40,000 bees
assistant and more with our student on our roof, a large pond complete with
magazine and radio station Verve ducklings in the spring and a roof garden
Magazine and Verve Radio – run by at each campus.
students for students
• join a society – whether you are interested
in food and networking, anime, music,
hiking or something else, there are more
than 50 societies to choose from
• join the football team or one of the other
sport teams such as rugby, basketball,
cheerleading, cricket, badminton and
many more – some of our teams,
which you will see around campus,
are also representing London Met in
the British Universities and College
Sports championships and the London
Universities Sport Leagues

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Being a student in London
London is one of the most exciting, vibrant,
cosmopolitan cities in the world. It’s a
place to explore, socialise and have fun,
but it’s also a city where you can excel,
progress and make huge strides forward
in your career.
• Be entertained and entertain – as one of
the great theatre capitals of the world,
London has plenty on offer to entertain
you throughout the year – from the Bridge
• Creative opportunities – some of the
Theatre and National Theatre on the river
to plays and musicals in the West End.
• Explore street life – over 250 festivals take
place in London every year including the
largest free festival, the Mayor’s Thames
Festival, and Europe’s biggest street
festival, the Notting Hill Carnival, which
attracts close to one million people.
• Catch the travel bug – at London Met
you’re within easy reach of all major
transport hubs, from trains to explore
the UK at weekends to London’s many
airports. International students can easily
get home to visit their friends and family,
or take advantage of one of the cheap
flights to Europe. The Eurostar just down
the road in St Pancras will get you to
Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam in a matter
of hours.
best museums and galleries in the world
are based in London and the capital
has upwards of 850 art galleries in
total to explore. If you are interested in
shaping your future as a designer, you
can get swept up in the buzz around
London Fashion Week with displays from
top British designers and see exciting
innovation at South Kensington’s Design
Museum and the London Design Festival.
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Fees and funding
How much you pay in tuition fees depends US financial aid
on which country you come from and
Full-time applicants with US citizenship
what course you choose to study. Each
can apply for the William D. Ford Federal
of our course pages lists fee information
Direct Loan Program to help cover the
particular to that course, and at London
cost of tuition and maintenance for eligible
Met we’ll help you find any relevant
undergraduate or postgraduate courses.
loans, grants, bursaries, fee reductions
Direct loans are disbursed in multiple
or scholarships to support your study.
equal amounts and are sent directly to the
Deposits University after enrolment and placed in your
student account as stipulated by federal law.
If you’re a student in need of a Tier 4
The amount you can borrow depends on
student visa you may be required to pay a
a number of factors, including your level of
deposit prior to the disbursement of your
study and any previous direct loans.
loan in order to secure a Confirmation of
Acceptance for Studies (CAS), which is
needed to obtain your visa.
Early payment discount
You can save 3% on your course fees by
paying early. A 3% discount is available on
the fee (less any bursary) if annual fees are
paid in full by or at enrolment when enrolling
on a course starting in the autumn semester
(September) or in the spring semester
(January)*.

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Scholarships
• International Excellence Scholarship
– this is a merit-based scholarship
for undergraduate and postgraduate
international students. The award is
£2,500 off the first year’s tuition fees.
This scholarship has limited numbers
and cannot be combined with any other
scholarships.
• The Sir John Cass International
Scholarship – this is a merit-based
scholarship for undergraduate
international students. The award is
£3,000 off the first year’s tuition fees.
This scholarship has limited numbers
and cannot be combined with any
other scholarships.
See our latest list of scholarships at:
londonmet.ac.uk/scholarships
*Please note the 3% early payment discount is not applicable to
Study Abroad or Study in London Programme students.
• Alumni discount – all students who
have successfully completed a degree
at London Metropolitan University are
eligible for discounts on postgraduate
courses of up to 20%. Find out more at
londonmet.ac.uk/alumni
“ The foundation year was really
important for me – it helped me
to reconnect with topics I’d
forgotten after four years and it
helped me to fix the gaps in my
knowledge and rediscover the
delights of life as a student.
I’m very happy now!
”
Norman Guzzardi from Italy – Chemistry
foundation year degree graduate,
now doing a PhD at King’s College.
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How to apply
Undergraduate applicants
If you’re from outside the EU and you’re
applying to study full time, you may choose
to apply via the Universities and Colleges
Admissions Service (UCAS) or apply directly
to the University. If you’re from the EU, you
need to submit your application via UCAS.
Postgraduate applicants
If you’re applying for a postgraduate course
you can apply directly to the University via
our website.
Entry requirements
In order to gain entry to one of our courses
you’ll need to meet our minimum entry
requirements. We regulate our academic
entry criteria with reference to UK NARIC,
English language requirements
To study at London Met you must be able
to demonstrate proficiency in the English
language. Our requirements vary depending
on the course. You don’t need to provide
proof of English language if you have lived
and studied in a country where the main
language is English (eg the US, Australia,
New Zealand or Ireland). If you require a Tier
4 student visa you may also need to provide
a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such
as Academic IELTS.
of our graduates are in work or
further study within six months
Destinations of Leavers from
Higher Education survey 2016–17,
96.7% released in July 2018

the UK’s National Agency responsible

for providing information and opinion on
vocational, academic and professional
international qualifications. For the full list of
entry requirements by country, please visit
our website:
londonmet.ac.uk/country-requirements

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 Level Academic IELTS Pearson Academic Cambridge
Undergraduate Overall score 6.0 with no less 51 in each component Certificate of Proficiency
and Postgraduate than 5.5 in each component overall grade C
International Overall score 5.0 with no less 36 in each component N/A
Foundation than 4.5 in each component
Programme

Exceptions: some exceptions apply for We also accept other English language
specific courses and for International qualifications – please check our website
Foundation Year January start – for the full list.
they require a higher level of English.

Pre-sessional English
If you’re worried about your level of English
or you don’t meet the English language
entry criteria, you can apply to study one
of our Pre-sessional English Language
courses. They will prepare you for entry on
to one of our undergraduate or
postgraduate degree courses. We currently
offer a five-week course and a 10 week
course depending on your current level
of English.

Duration of For entry on to an undergraduate/ For entry on to a postgraduate

the course postgraduate course requiring 6.0
overall and 5.5 in each component
Five-week course 6.0 overall with 5.0 in any
components or 5.5 overall with a
minimum of 5.5 in all components
10-week course 5.0 overall with 5.0 in any
components or 5.5 overall with a
minimum of 4.5 in one skill
course with entry requirement of 6.5
overall and 6 in each component
6.0 with a minimum of 5.5
in all components
5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in
all components or 6.0 overall with a
minimum of 5.0 in one skill

2019/20 Fees: £1,400 for five-week course Please note: that the fees are subject to
and £2,600 for 10-week course. change and may be different next year.

“ Igreat
loved the course and I made many good friends for life. The facilities were
and there were lots of opportunities to do work experience. I also
enjoyed social nights at The Rocket, the sports days (I used to coach the
ladies football team) and all the fantastic people I met. I really had the best
time of my life while I was studying at London Met, I still miss those days!
Rehabilitator of elite athletes for FIFA and Arsenal Academy, and owner of business OneLife
”
Performance, Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) alumna Sharon Heidaripour was born in Iran and
grew up in Sweden before coming to London when she was 20.

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“ You get to see the world in London. The mix of
cultures, races, religions and so on that you
get to deal with frequently is an amazing life
experience that really grows you and grows
your emotional intelligence. ”
Journalism BA graduate João Marques Lima from Portugal
– now Editor-in-Chief of Data Economy, an international
technology business news and opinion website,
magazine and broadcaster that he founded in 2016

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Talk to us
Meet us in your country
Our international team is committed to
delivering a quality service to our students,
staff, partners and alumni across the world.
Throughout the academic year we visit a
number of different countries. Contact us
to find out when we’ll be visiting your
country next by emailing
international@londonmet.ac.uk
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Open days
We know that choosing a university is a big
decision, which is why we host a variety of
events that make getting to know us and
what we offer as easy and enjoyable as
possible.
Visiting one of our open days is a
great way to:
• have questions about your course
answered
• find out about support services
• attend interactive subject workshops
• meet and network with like-minded
individuals
Book your place at our next open day by
visiting londonmet.ac.uk/opendays
Campus tours
We also offer campus tours that will give you
the opportunity to view our state-of-the-art
facilities including our libraries, IT facilities
and classrooms. We have two campuses
that you can tour – Holloway and Aldgate.
Holloway campus
• Located around the corner from the
famous Emirates Stadium, home to
Arsenal FC, and a few minutes away from
central London by Tube, our Holloway
campus is certainly never too far away
from the excitement.
• As part of this tour you will see one of
the largest science teaching labs in
Europe, our journalism rooms and our
broadcast studio.
London has more head
offices of banks in London than
in any other place in the world.
2017 report by TheCityUK
Aldgate campus
• Located in the heart of the creative
community in trendy east London,
Aldgate is home to The Sir John Cass
School of Art, Architecture and Design.
• As part of this tour you will get to see
workshops for 3D facilities, digital
manufacturing, media, print and textiles.
To book a tour visit our website:
londonmet.ac.uk/events
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Get in touch
londonmet.ac.uk/international
international@londonmet.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7133 4200 (undergraduate)
+44 (0)20 7133 4202 (postgraduate)
@LondonMetUni
/LondonMetUniversity