London Metropolitan University

History

• We offer affordable quality education in a vibrant socially diverse environment.
• London Metropolitan University has been providing affordable quality education in London since 1848
• We are a fully-recognised state university within the UK; recognised - as with all state universities – by the Privy Council and the Higher Education Funding Council.
• London Met is modern and forward-looking. It mission is: Transforming Lives, Meeting Needs, Building Careers.

Location and transport

• London Met’s buildings are dotted around London. All buildings are fully accessible by public transport and within walking distance of several stations.
• Moorgate (the City of London) Aldgate and Shoreditch (east London): here fast-moving, high flying financiers rub shoulders with artists attracted by the colourful colour of Brick Lane.
• Holloway and Highbury (Islington, north London): this area is well known for its wide range of restaurants, bars, beautiful parks and independent shops.

Entry standards

• The University's primary concern when considering an application is that the candidate demonstrates potential to succeed on their chosen course.
• Entry requirements differ for each course and candidates are advised to visit our course pages for more details.
• Degree courses: students must be 18 or over; have GCSE grade C in English Language or key skills qualification level 3 or equivalent; GCSE grade C in Maths or equivalent in some cases.

Student mix

• 42% Male : 58% Female.
• 78% UK : 22% Non-UK.
• 96% State : 4% Public.

Course flexibility

• London Met is committed to offering flexible education for its students.
• Many courses can be studied on a full or part-time basis.
• International undergraduate student may have the option of begin their course in February.

Teaching standards

• In 2011 London Met was awarded the highest accolade from the independent Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), for our academic standards and learning opportunities
• Our teachers are passionate about inspiring you. Underpinning everything we do is an absolute commitment to quality and standards.
• London Met has two National Teaching Fellows and two national Centres of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETLs), awarded by the HE Academy.

Research standards

• Our Research Power rating puts us high among post-92 Universities. Our research centres provide services to external clients and invaluable real-world experience for students.
• Over two-thirds of the research outputs submitted to the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise were judged to be 'internationally recognised', 'internationally excellent' or 'world-leading'.
• Research, Research analysis ranks London Met 72nd out of 159 in terms of 'research power' of those universities who submitted to the 2008 RAE.

Academic strengths

• London Met courses are accredited by a wide range of professional and statutory bodies ensuring the professional currency of qualifications on offer. These include among others: Royal Institute of British Architects; Law Society; General Social Care Council; Chartered Institute of Marketing ; Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA Gold Status); British Psychological Society; Institute of Chartered Accountants; Chartered Insurance Institute, and Chartered Institute of Bankers. A full list is available online.
• London Met is accredited by one of the 6 US accreditation agencies, the Middle States
  Commission for Higher Education (MSCHE).
• London Met is a Centre of Excellence for Purchasing and Logistics, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.

Student facilities, including library and computing

• Our Science Centre, offers cutting-edge teaching and research facilities unparalleled in scale and complexity anywhere in Europe.
• Extensive libraries include the specialist Women's Library and Trade Union Collection and seven floors of IT facilities at the Technology Tower.
• There are also sound and recording studios, a mock courtroom, a lightning laboratory with artificial sky and heliodon for our Architecture students.

Disability services

• Information and advice for students with disabilities, telephone: North Campus 020 7133 2188; City Campus 020 7320 1122.
• Information and advice for students with dyslexia, telephone: North Campus 020 7133 2188; City Campus 020 7320 1122.
• Or email dds.studentservices@londonmet.ac.uk or visit the website.

Students' Union

• The university Students' Union is an independent, democratic organisation run by students for students.
• SU Facilities are present on both campuses. The SU also provides representation, advice and support to students at the University.
• A great range of social activities, the award-winning Rocket club, club nights, top DJs, cultural events and a wide range of student societies.

Sport

• Jenna Walters won BUCS Gymnastics Championships and went to World University Games in China, Umar Sadiq (81kg) and Reece Shagourie (75kg) won BUCS boxing championships and Matthew Brown silver in discus at BUCS athletics championships. 
• The Men’s tennis team won BUCS 2010/11 for 9th consecutive occasion; the women’s tennis team were runners up.
• Women's basketball 2nd in BUCS Premier South, Men's badminton gained promotion to BUCS Division 1; 
• Sports facilities are of an international standard and have been listed in the 2012 Olympic Games Pre-Training camp list.
• Our students’ participation in sport at London Met has risen sharply this year, by 15%.

Recent/prospective new builds

• The new re-design of areas of the Learning Centre has provided an elegant informal social learning spaces, WIFI access will also be extended.
• £1-million refurbishment at the London Metropolitan Business School's Moorgate building in 2011.
• Refurbishment of several areas of our campus, to enhance the surroundings, providing informal learning areas where students can chat or study.

Availability of part-time work

• There is a wide range of work opportunities in London.
• High quality Careers Service enables students to make informed career choices and fulfill their potential by improving their employability.
• Help and support is available to all students in finding part-time employment and placements on and off campus.
• For more information about part-time work at London Met, visit the website.

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