University of Greenwich

There are four faculties making up the University of Greenwich:

• Faculty of Architecture, Computing & Humanities
• Business School
• Faculty of Education & Health
• Faculty of Engineering & Science

The University of Greenwich is split between three campuses and an inter-campus bus runs between the sites. The university operates a free bus service between Greenwich Campus and Avery Hill Campus, and a bus service between Medway Campus and Greenwich/Avery Hill Campuses, for which a fee is payable. Greenwich Campus (based on a World Heritage Site on the River Thames)

• Avery Hill Campus (Eltham, South East London)
• Medway Campus (in North Kent – 30 miles from central London)

All three campuses are within easy reach of central London, where you will find museums, galleries, sports stadiums, shops, bars, clubs and restaurants, as well as some of the world’s most famous streets and landmarks.

The university has won four Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education. A number of the teaching staff are National Teaching Fellows, and have received a number of awards for their work.  Alumni of the university include Nobel Prize winners, a British Minister of State and popular author Malorie Blackman.

The university was awarded a Silver rating in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework.

University of Greenwich students on Whatuni say:

“It's been a fun four years.”

“Really pleasant, lecturers are always helpful and patient.”

“Great - I've made great friends, I'm enjoying my time here and I'm enjoying my course too!”

The university has its own employability service which offers one-to-one, online and group support to students and recent graduates. You will be able to get help with writing a stand-out CV and cover letter, learn the art of filling out an application form and practise your interview techniques.

There are also volunteering opportunities and internships advertised, with a JobShop for students looking for part-time work. Specialist CV & job searching workshops are offered to all final year students and recent graduates.

Student reviews in particular praise the amount of work experience the university provides, and many of the undergraduate programmes offer a work placement opportunity as part of your degree. This enables students to gain some vital experience and build up industry contacts.

Student reviewers were incredibly complementary about the university’s employability office who helped many of them get work placements, as well as the regular workshops that took place throughout the year.

University of Greenwich students on Whatuni say:

“The employability office is amazing.”

“Always have job fairs on throughout the year.”

“They've offered a lot of workshops and fairs to support numerous careers.”

“There are always discussions and talks to help with employability in my department.”

The university offers a wide variety of undergraduate courses, ranging from traditional subjects such as law and history to specialist ones such as forensic science and cybernetics The courses consist of lectures, seminars and tutorials, many of which include work placement opportunities and field trips.

The university also has ‘extended’ four-year degree courses aimed at students who are unable to meet the entry requirements of their chosen subject. These courses include a foundation year to bring students up to the required level of learning.

There is also the option to study part-time on the majority of the courses. Our student reviews praised the teachers and lecturers for being helpful and supportive.

University of Greenwich students on Whatuni say:

“All the lecturers are really supportive and understanding of how each individual works, really helpful for my essays.”

“Amazing classes.”

“They are very friendly and helpful.”

The aim of the Students’ Union is to provide a voice for the students, representing their rights and interests. They also organise events at the university, including nights out and the annual Varsity competition, where Team Greenwich and Team Medway compete to be Varsity champions.

Students across the three campuses are represented by the Students’ Union University of Greenwich (SUUG). SUUG is led by an elected team of four full-time officers and 11 part-time ones. The students at Medway Campus are represented by GK Unions, a partnership between SUUG and Kent Union.

Reviewers are happy with the amount of activities the SU put on as well as the work they’re doing on behalf of the students.
 

University of Greenwich students on Whatuni say:

“SU is very active.  I am glad they represent our uni.”

“Brilliant.”

“They do a great job and are always helpful.”

All first-year students are guaranteed a place in university halls on or near the campuses as long as they meet a few simple eligibility criteria.

Rooms are in self-catered flats with either an en-suite or shared bathroom. Prices vary depending on location, type of room, quality and size of accommodation. At Greenwich Campus, a standard en-suite room in a shared flat in McMillan Student Village costs £153.58 a week, for instance, and an extra-large studio in Daniel Defoe Halls is £273.14 a week. At Avery Hill, a standard study bedroom in Boleyn and Seymour Courts is £118.86 a week and a standard en-suite room at Merlin and Wolfe Houses in Medway is £136.64. (Prices correct as at 16 May 2018.)

The Student Village, based on Avery Hill Campus, has an on-site gym (fee payable), café, shop, Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. A free university bus service operates to and from Greenwich Campus, which is 6 miles away. A bus service also runs between Avery Hill/Greenwich Campuses and Medway, for which a fee is payable. Students studying at Greenwich Campus can live at Avery Hill or one of the university’s halls of residence in Greenwich, all of which are within easy reach of the campus.

The halls of residence on Medway Campus are within walking distance of Chatham and Gillingham town centres, where you will find a selection of high-street shops and banks. It is also close to the Dockside Outlet Centre, which is home to retail stores, restaurants and a multi-screen cinema. If student halls don’t appeal to you, the university has a list of accredited rooms for rent in the nearby area, over on Greenwich Student Pad.

University of Greenwich students on Whatuni say:

“The halls are excellent.”

“I live in Daniel Defoe Hall and I am happy with my accommodation.”

In the last five years, the university has invested over £80 million in specialist laboratories, teaching and student facilities.

Autumn 2018 will see the opening of Dreadnought Building on Greenwich Campus after a £25-million renovation. It will house dedicated computing areas and flexible teaching spaces, the student hub, as well as leisure and social facilities.

Each campus has a library, offering students a total of almost half a million books, journals and e-resources. You can access most of the electronic resources remotely and use the online reservation system and self-service kiosks inside the library to borrow and return books and other resources.

Sport plays a major part of university life. There is a gym on Avery Hill and Medway Campuses and a gym is due to open in Dreadnought Building (fees apply for all gyms). Avery Hill also has two floodlit all-weather pitches, grass pitches and a sports hall, allowing sports fans to train and compete on campus.

Facilities also include TV and sound studios, editing suites and specialist laboratories. For sports fans, there are sports halls and gyms located at the Avery Hall and Medway Campuses.

Student reviews praise the library and the state-of-the-art facilities in particular.

University of Greenwich students on Whatuni say:

“Library facilities are great!”

“Clean, tidy and organised.”

“The facilities are awesome and well equipped.”

Students based at Avery Hall Campus are a 10-minute bus ride or half an hour's walk from Eltham. This south-east London neighbourhood has a huge selection of large, green spaces – ideal for picnics when the sun comes out. The high street has a mix of shops, restaurants and pubs, and holds a monthly Sunday market.

Greenwich Campus has lots of attractions on its doorstep and is just across the river from the financial district of Canary Wharf. There are acres of parkland, the popular Greenwich Market, plenty of pubs, clubs and eateries and a comedy club. And, of course, it is home to the Royal Observatory, where the Greenwich Meridian line divides eastern and western hemispheres. Central London is just 20 minutes away, where you will find all the major tourist attractions, including the West End, Oxford Street and Brick Lane – famous for its bagels and vintage markets.

A few minutes’ walk away from Medway Campus is the Dockside Outlet Centre, which includes various restaurants and a cinema. Just a few miles west of the campus is Rochester, where you will find independent shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs, as well as an imposing castle and cathedral. For football fans, the Priestfield Stadium is nearby in Gillingham while Kent plays county cricket at Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury. London is just over an hour away on the train

Reviews highlight the sheer amount that students can do across the different campuses when they aren’t in lectures.

University of Greenwich students on Whatuni say:

“So many opportunities, very exciting exhibitions. London is the best place in the world to study.”

“Beautiful city. Could not have asked for more.”

“Great location. Everything you need.”

Current societies at the Students’ Union include the Anime & Games Society, the Disney Society, a Dance Society and Latitude Radio – perfect for all budding DJs. Sports clubs range from Hockey, Cheerleading and Rugby to Ultimate Frisbee. You can also start your own club or group like the students who created the Gus Appreciation Society, which was dedicated to a pet cat called Gus.

The union also runs the Give-It-A-Go programme, which lists new events, activities and trips for you to get involved with, without the commitment of becoming a member of a society or group.

University of Greenwich students on Whatuni say:

“It’s a good way for you to explore interest that you don't necessarily study.”

“Good variety.”

“There is a big variety of clubs and everyone is very active.”

Many of the student reviews comment positively on the personal support the university offers. The university has trained counsellors on hand who will be able to help you with any personal or study-related issues you may experience. They also run workshops focusing on positive thinking and stress management. You can also get confidential advice from the university’s Listening Ears, trained staff volunteers who you can talk to if you have any worries or concerns during your time at university. University chaplains provide confidential pastoral care to students.

Avery Hill Campus has a student medical centre, and the Student Wellbeing Service provides support and advice for students with disabilities, mental health needs and long-term medical conditions. There is also a team of international advisers on hand for overseas students

University of Greenwich students on Whatuni say:

“All staff are helpful if you get stuck. Both mentally and with work.”

“Support and feedback are given frequently by tutors and personal tutors.”

“I feel I am always supported and no question is a stupid one.”

“A lot of student support from various places within uni.”

Fees for the majority of full-time undergraduate courses for 2018–19 entry range from £9,250 (UK students) to £12,100 (international students), with some exceptions. (Prices are for the academic year 2018-19.)

The Greenwich Scholarship Programme

This provides £1,000 off your course fees, plus you get £1,000 on a smart card to spend on learning resources. Part-time students get a reduced fee waiver related to the number of credits they study in their first year. To be eligible, you’ll need a household income of less than £25,000. Additional eligibility criteria apply.

High Achievement Scholarships

If you have ABB or higher at A-level, you can get a bursary of £2,000 for up to three years of study. You’ll also need a grade 6/B or above in GCSE maths and English or equivalent qualifications. You’ll need to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress to get the bursary in your second and third years. Additional eligibility criteria apply.

Access Scholarship

This provides £500 on a smart card for full-time students studying an honours degree. Part-time students get a reduced amount based on the number of credits they study in their first year. Additional eligibility criteria apply.

Aspire@Greenwich Bursary

£200 is awarded to students who are not in receipt of a Greenwich Scholarship or an Access Scholarship. This is paid on a smart card to spend on learning resources. Additional eligibility criteria apply.

Care Leaver Bursary

£1,000 is given to students who have been in local authority care for 52 weeks or more and who are under the age of 25. This is payable for three years, but you’ll need to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress to receive the bursary for your second and third years. Part-time students get a reduced amount based on the number of credits they study in their first year. Additional eligibility criteria apply.

Law

Taught by a team of excellent academic staff, the university’s law courses equip students with transferable skills and academic knowledge that will help launch a successful career. Law at the university was ranked first for student satisfaction in London by the Complete University Guide 2016. 89% of graduates studying full-time LLB Hons Law were in work or further study six months after completing their degree.

Nursing

Nursing at the university was ranked first for student satisfaction in London by the Complete University Guide 2017. The university has excellent links with healthcare providers, and students spend 50% of each year on placement in hospitals or community settings working alongside other professionals such as doctors, physiotherapists and social workers. Specialist facilities on campus include four clinical skills laboratories, which replicate NHS wards and offer students practical learning in a safe environment.

The university typically accepts offers based on UCAS points. This varies from course to course, so please see your course page on the university website for details on the UCAS points required.