Primarily based in the famously leafy London borough of Ealing (and its next-door neighbour, Hounslow), the University of West London (UWL) boasts high quality teaching and impressive employment rates after graduating – even naming themselves ‘The Career University’.

The University contains eight academic schools:

• Film, Media and Design
• Business
• Computing and Engineering
• Law
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Music
• Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
• Social Science

There are three campuses – two in West London, while The Berkshire Institute for Health is situated in Reading – a student city with plenty of shopping and nightlife.

The West London sites in Ealing and Brentford have a free bus service connecting the two. Both towns boast a desirable mix of coffee shops, independent boutiques and are within easy access to the rest of London, with the Ealing campus close to Central, District and Piccadilly Line underground stations.

In recent years, the Ealing site has been given a £50 million campus renovation, with new state of the art facilities, including a refurbished Student’s Union, music studios and an on- site restaurant, while investment across all campuses has increased, with more than £120 million being spent on improvements.

UWL has been quickly climbing league tables, jumping 26 places to 80th in the Complete University Guide 2018, and 37 places in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017. The university was also awarded silver in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework.

Webinars:

If you can’t attend one of their open days, you can register for one of their webinars. They are a great way for you to find out more about what it is like to study at the University of West London. These live talks will cover a range of subject areas from our eight schools.

Attend one of the webinars to hear from their lecturers, students and support staff about living in West London and studying at UWL, and to participate in the Q&A at the end of each webinar.

The University of West London prides itself on being ‘The Career University’, with 96% of students in work within six months of graduation. Recent graduates have secured jobs in a range at a range of high profile businesses and corporations, including Microsoft and IBM, with the Careers Service offering all the help and guidance a student might need to make that first step into the world of work.

UWL is made up of eight specialist schools, offering over 140 courses.  Across its eight academic schools, the University of West London offers a great variety of undergraduate courses with a strong focus on employability and practical experience. Whether you study Airline and Airport Management at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, or Forensic Science at the School of Human and Social Sciences, you’ll encounter academic staff with a great degree of experience.

The eight schools are:

• College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare : In this school there are expert staff, innovative teaching resources and excellent placement opportunities. Added to that, all of their courses are developed and delivered with Primary Care and Hospital Trust partners.
• School of Law and Criminology:  With a distinctive focus on law in action, these courses are designed to provide you with a professionally relevant qualification. On site, you can make the most of the mock courtroom and guest lectures from practitioners, judges and honorary professors, while outside of the classroom you're encouraged to get involved in the provision of legal advice to the local community.
• London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism : This award-winning school has over six decades of teaching excellence. UWL has over 400 connections to international employers – meaning you'll gain the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to become hospitality leaders.
• London College of Music : London College of Music (LCM) is the largest specialist music and performing arts institution in the UK. From performing, composing and teaching to broadcasting, engineering and music management, you'll be given the opportunity to explore every aspect of the music and performance industries.
• London School of Film, Media and Design :  Offering courses that have been designed and developed alongside employers and industry specialists, you'll unlock your creative potential and get ready for the industry’s high demands.
• School of Computing and Engineering : The university provides world-class education and research in the fields of computing, built environment and engineering. Their collaborations with organisations in both the private and public sector also ensures courses are always employment focused.
• School of Human and Social Sciences : Thanks to strong links with many professional bodies in the sciences (such as The British Psychological Society) you'll learn a diverse range of subjects areas, including psychology, substance use and misuse, social work, forensic science, and nutritional therapy.
• The Claude Littner Business School : The Claude Littner Business School offers you a gateway to a career in business. The university is a major provider of business degrees in the UK, and their graduates go on to find employment in multiple sectors – very often in senior positions.

The UWL Students’ Union is independent of the university, and made up of elected students and permanent staff. Among the staff are course reps, who aim to represent each subject.

With the recent investment in UWL’s Ealing campus, the Students’ Union has been refurbished and includes an SU bar which is a hub of campus socialising and entertainment.

The university offers all undergraduates accommodation at the award-winning Paragon Halls of Residence. Located on the Brentford site (and a free shuttle-bus ride away from our Ealing campus), Paragon Halls offer single (and studio) study bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms organised in cluster flats of six to eight study bedrooms. There’s also a communal fitted kitchen/dining room in each flat. Perfect for eating, cooking and socialising together.

On the site itself you’ll find a common room, landscaped gardens, laundry and a refectory/library services. Being based in London means you have all the excitement the capital provides right on your doorstop too.

If you are going to be studying a nursing or midwifery course in Berkshire, then the university recommends you stay in local accommodation there. It’s also worth knowing that their Student welfare team are always on hand to help you find accommodation and offer free and confidential service to all of their students.

Accommodation This is the average annual cost for a full time student at this uni.

Source: Hotcourses 2017

£7,752

per annum

Living costs This is the average annual cost of living for a student studying in the town where this uni is based.

Source: Hotcourses 2017

£11,385

per annum

The university offers a range of facilities in order to give you the best start to your career. Just some of their modern facilities include:

The Paul Hamlyn Library

Open 24/7 during term time, this new study space let’s you study in your own way. Whether that’s knuckling down in quiet zones, working with classmates on comfy sofa areas or using one of the three IT suites.

Weston Hall

Seating over 400 people, this auditorium is a place to learn, watch performances or attend a whole range of academic events.

Blast FM studios

A state-of-the-art studio home to the official student radio station, Blast FM, and provides the perfect learning environment for broadcasters of the future.

Simulation Centres & The Richard Wells Research Centre

The centres in Brentford and Reading provide aspiring nurses, midwives and healthcare professionals with an environment that replicates hospital and healthcare settings ensuring students gain the hands-on experience, specialist training and practical skills they need to succeed. Meanwhile, The Richard Wells Research Centre offers students an invaluable resource at the forefront of innovative research.

Professional Development Centre in Law

If you’re studying law, you can attend workshops, seminars and professional development courses run by the Solicitors Regulation Authority-accredited centre.

Mock courtroom

The university has built a new mock courtroom to give students studying at the School of Law and Criminology a chance to practise mooting and gain legal experience in a realistic environment.

Performance centre

Boasting a brand new stage and cutting-edge technical equipment, this modern, immersive space brings the wonders of professional performance to London College of Music students.

Paragon Annex Studios

The university has invested £1m in the development of the London School of Music’s studio complex, making it one of the biggest in the world. It houses 19 studios, two performance spaces and the world’s largest Rednet installation.

FEAST

Giving catering students the opportunity to test out their culinary skills alongside the university's chefs and hospitality experts is FEAST: the student-run, self-service restaurant.

Pillars training restaurant

Students at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism have the chance to put their skills to the test in this fast-paced service environment.

The Savoy Suite

Featuring boardrooms and presentation rooms, this specialist training suite (funded with a grant from the Savoy Educational Trust) gives those who want to enter the world of business a taste of the real deal.

There is also an advice service, offering help with everything from course related stress to guidance in making a complaint.

With two campuses in London, there is plenty to do and see, depending on your interests. After a hard day’s studying, there’s plenty to keep you entertained at UWL. You could head into London to explore the capital’s art, culture and nightlife, or you could stay on the lively Ealing campus. With live music, quizzes and comedy, there’s always something happening.

As well as cafes, bars, clubs and iconic landmarks, London is also in easy access to other towns and cities, such as Manchester, Cardiff and Brighton – if you so wish to explore other places during your time as a student.

Reading is also full of shops, bars and clubs – minus the London price tag. There is always something to do, normally within walking distance– in order to save your energy for studying and socialising.

There’s a range of societies available, from clubs that cater to your career interests to sports and general hobbies. Some of the societies on offer from the Students’ Union include journalism, music industry management, rugby, cheerleading and fashion, amongst others.

From societies to sports clubs, there are a whole host of amazing opportunities to get involved in something. UWL students can also make use of Trailfinders Sports Club in Ealing, which is home to an all-weather 3G rugby pitch, cricket ground, floodlit tennis courts, a 5/7-a-side football/hockey pitch and gym.

UWL offers free, confidential support for students, including careers advice and information about financial support. There’s also student welfare in place for information on how the university can help you.

UK Students Per Year: £9,250

International Students Per Year: £11,500

There are a number of scholarships and bursaries available for students studying courses in their Academic Schools. These include:

UWL Full Time Undergraduate Bursary

A £3,000 bursary to be paid out over three years, available to 600 students who are eligible to receive it and beginning full-time study in September 2017 or January 2018.

Path to Success Scholarship

Open to Home/EU entrants beginning a four-year degree with a foundation year in either September 2017 or January 2018, the scholarship provides a £4,000 cash award paid in four instalments over two years.

UWL Aspire Bursary

A bursary of up to £100 per year.

Priding themselves on being ‘The Career University’, UWL offer a large number of practical courses based on the experience and knowledge of the staff. The university offers invaluable work experience opportunities and placements.

Find your course on their website to find the entry requirements.