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London Met is focused squarely on graduate employment – and it is clearly paying off. The latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey revealed that an impressive 96.7% of London Met’s 2017 graduates were in employment or further study within six months.
Work placements, industry experience and job opportunities while you study are key to London Met’s success. Another reason that students choose London Met are the outstanding facilities, which include:
There’s also been a multi-million-pound campus refurbishment, putting in new technology. This includes the world’s largest interactive digital whiteboard installation – a 20-metre-long projection screen where users can collaborate and develop ideas on a digital canvas. It’s cloud-hosted so contributors from anywhere in the world can interact.
London Met students also love the fact that you can hop into central London in under 20 minutes, if they want a change from leafy Islington or uber-cool Shoreditch, where the campuses are.
If you’re worried about the cost, then the university can help with bursaries, scholarships, loan information and award-winning support and advice, to make sure you’re not missing out on potential sources of financial support. Find out more about funding your course.
London Metropolitan University students on Whatuni say:
“The uni made me become more confident and open.”
“Teachers are supportive.”
“A very good experience.”
96.7% of all London Met graduates are in work or further study six months after leaving the university (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016–17).
Many of London Met’s courses not only include work placements that count towards your degree but are also accredited by professional bodies. These include the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Trainee entrepreneurs are also very welcome at London Met – you’ll be in good company. Graduates have founded successful start-ups like Arctic Power Berries (stocked in Selfridges and Ocado), Majeurs Chesterfield Ltd (furniture makers with clients including No. 10 Downing Street, Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Choo) and TRIM-IT, the first app-powered mobile barber shop, where you can book a luxe barber van to come to you. The University’s business incubator, Accelerator provides advice, support, networks and all necessary resources for entrepreneurial students and graduates.
London Met’s careers and employability service is available both throughout your studies and after you graduate. As well as a job shop, workshops and employer events, the university also offers a mentoring scheme and a graduate internship scheme, which offers around 30 paid placements a year. As part of the university’s mentoring scheme, you’ll be put in contact with a professional from the sector you want to work in.
In their reviews, students gave the university good star ratings for this category and say they feel employable and ready for work as a result of their experience at the university.
London Metropolitan University students on Whatuni say:
“Job fairs and lots of events.”
“I have work placements with my course and already I have met with my uni mentor to help me search and write a CV.”
“Lecturers and career advisers are really helpful and always ready to provide guidance.”
The lecturers at London Met have extensive industry experience and are engaged with world-class research. As reported by The Telegraph, London Met is in the top 10 UK universities by teaching hours, meaning the number of contact hours you spend with lecturers is one of the highest in the country. Many courses are accredited by professional bodies to give graduates the edge.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of the university’s own teaching staff, you’ll also learn from London Met’s network of guest speakers and industry mentors who regularly visit to offer their valuable insight. Previous guest speakers have included the Chief Executive of Emirates Airlines, a former editor of the Guardian and Channel 4 presenter Jon Snow.
Many students praise the courses and engaging content of the modules, as well as noting how approachable and supportive London Met’s lecturers are. The Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, published in 2017, also named London Met as the highest ranked university in the UK founded in or after the year 2000.
A diverse body of students appreciate the flexibility on offer – there are full-time and part-time options, and many courses have January start points (as well as the more traditional September start).
London Metropolitan University students on Whatuni say:
“Good lectures, easy to understand.”
“Helpful and you get to interact with each other.”
“Friendly lecturers that make lectures engaging.”
London Met Students’ Union (MetSU) is on hand to voice any issues you may have, whether they’re related to the university or the wider community. Elected by London Met students, the students’ union is completely independent from the university.
The Students’ Union is also the place to go for student societies, sports teams, social events, NUS cards, 16-25 Railcards, setting up campaigns and independent advice on a range of academic issues.
And if you fancy running for a Students’ Union position yourself, you can. Every student can run for election, and if you win you’ll have the opportunity to make key decisions. There are also opportunities to get involved in other aspects of MetSU such as the University’s radio station and magazine.
Many reviewers have complimented the Students’ Union on its work and events.
London Metropolitan University students on Whatuni say:
“They present the uni very well.”
“Always have events and members of student union are approachable and upbeat.”
“There are a lot of activities to get students involved, hearing their ideas and solving problems.”
Though the University doesn’t own or manage any student accommodation, there are externally run halls of residence right across the road from their main Holloway Road campus for example as well as plenty of local accommodation options.
London Met’s Accommodation Team can offer you advice on finding a place to live during your studies. External halls of residence, homestays and private rented accommodation are often popular choices amongst the University’s students.
The university has invested in specialist state-of-the-art facilities – something that hasn’t gone unnoticed by our student reviewers, who say they’ve been key to developing their skills during their studies.
One of the university’s big investments is its £30m Science Centre, one of the largest and most advanced teaching facilities in Europe, which has a range of facilities including:
The university also has outstanding facilities for art, design and architecture students. These include wood, metal and plastic workshops, purpose-built architecture design studios, digital manufacturing technologies, TV and recording studios, editing suites and darkrooms.
IT and computing students have access to some of the most advanced Cisco labs in London.
The university also has facilities that resemble real working environments. These include a mock courtroom, which has a dock, witness box and public gallery, and Bloomberg information terminals, which give business students access to an extensive database of financial data.
Media students can take advantage of the university’s £100,000 journalism newsroom, which has 40 computers equipped with the latest design software, large screen TVs and a mobile TriCaster. Media production and music students can also work on live projects for both external clients and the university’s in-house TV station.
As well as its academic facilities, the university also has IT and learning facilities, social spaces and sports facilities. Its sports facilities include a sports hall made from recycled aircraft tyres that can host international basketball matches.
London Metropolitan University students on Whatuni say:
“Up to date. Fast and efficient.”
“State of the art facilities”
“Something for everyone. Varied and well taken care of.”
London is one of the world’s most exciting and diverse capital cities, and London Met is right in the heart of it – with some amazing resources close by, such as the British Library.
Studying at London Met, you’re within easy reach of everything London has to offer, including its shopping districts, world-class theatres, historic landmarks, a range of food markets, live music bars, free museums and galleries, beautiful parks and cinemas. Plus, the capital’s transport system makes it incredibly easy to get from place to place.
Student reviewers are big fans of London’s exciting social scene, suggesting there is always something going on in the city.
London Metropolitan University students on Whatuni say:
“Lots going on!”
“London is a global city and you can meet people from all over the world.”
“The uni is right next to the Emirates and transport into central London is really good. There’s a vibrant city life.”
There is a wide range of societies to suit every interest, from Music Industry Management, and Hiking, Walking and Sightseeing, to Amnesty International and Italian. And if none of the university’s societies appeals, you have the opportunity to set up your own. If you’re an aspiring journalist, graphic designer, DJ, researcher or technical assistant you can also get involved in Verve Magazine or Verve Radio, both of which are run by students.
The University is proud of its green credentials and students enjoy taking part in rooftop gardening clubs and helping to look after its 40,000 bees (as well as sampling the produce).
There’s also a variety of sporting clubs at London Met. These include:
Rugby
Basketball
Cheerleading
Futsal
Cricket
Football
Badminton
Volleyball
You never know where joining a London Met sports club can take you. Some of London Met’s teams have gone on to represent the university in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) championships and the London Universities Sport Leagues (LUSL).
Written reviews are limited when it comes to clubs and societies, although a number of students have praised how easy it is to get involved in societies and the friends they’ve made as a result.
London Metropolitan University students on Whatuni say:
“Lots of opportunities to join clubs and societies. BCS is very active.”
“Love the dance teams.”
“Plenty of opportunities for clubs and societies.”
London Met provides you with information, advice and guidance on a range of matters including academic, financial, personal and developmental issues as well as disabilities, dyslexia and accommodation.
The university’s experienced and professional staff are committed to helping you achieve your full potential and offer help through one-to-one meetings as well as over the phone, email and social media. Its student services are accredited by Matrix and have been awarded the Buttle Quality Mark for Care Leavers.
Students have applauded both the personal and academic support they’ve received, and many reviews mention how easy and approachable the staff were when they asked for help.
London Metropolitan University students on Whatuni say:
“Good student support, always there to help.”
“Phone, email/easy access.”
“Student services is very helpful I have been able to get help when I needed it.”
Undergraduate courses typically cost £9,250 per year for UK and EU students. For full details, and to find out about fees for international students, visit London Met’s course pages.
To check out our latest bursaries and scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit the London Met Bursary page.
London Metropolitan University is home to The Cass, which is internationally recognised for its high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and unique interdisciplinary opportunities of art, architecture and design subjects. Many students from The Cass have exhibited at major international exhibitions and festivals, and won prestigious awards, while lecturers include winners of RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Awards and Building Design’s Architect of the Year Award.
London Met also runs a number of popular policing, security and criminology courses, many of which benefit from the University’s John Grieve Centre for Policing and Community Safety (JGC), which was created in 2003 with a vision to create a community of ideas and experience spanning students, academics, practitioners and policy-makers. Through teaching and research, public conferences, law enforcement practitioner seminars and consultancy projects, the JGC actively contributes to the emerging academic discipline of police studies. The Centre enjoys close links with various police organisations and other agencies, which not only serve to enhance mutual understanding but also directly contribute to course content for students.
Other popular areas include dietetics, journalism, digital media and women and child abuse studies.
Entry requirements vary depending on the course, but all applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS.
To find out the entry requirements for a specific course, visit the relevant London Met course page.
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