London Metropolitan University

Rank 124
Established 2002
Famous for

Business, Art and Design, Media

Fees £13,200.00 - £14,500.00

Overview

London Metropolitan University places students at the centre of everything they do. The University is proud of a vibrant, multicultural and socially diverse community, and welcomes applicants regardless of age or background. Most courses at London Met are offered on both a full-time and part-time basis, in order to best meet your needs. All London Met undergraduate students are guaranteed a work-based learning opportunity, which counts towards their studies.

The University offers state-of-the art learning, library, as well as IT facilities, where students can hone their skills – from purpose-built art, design and recording studios, a mock courtroom, to a £100,000 journalism newsroom as well as its £30 million Science Centre, which is among Europe’s largest science teaching labs.

London Met’s focus on teaching quality has seen it ranked above some of the capital’s most prestigious institutions for teaching excellence. The University maintain strong industry links to ensure you gain vital professional experience while you learn, with courses carefully crafted to incorporate new and emerging industry trends and practice.

Located in the heart of London, the University has two campuses and is comprised of six schools;

  • The School of Art, Architecture and Design
  • Guildhall School of Business and Law
  • The School of Computing and Digital Media
  • The School of Human Sciences
  • The School of Social Professions
  • The School of Social Sciences

A wide range of bursaries and scholarships for international students are also available.

London Metropolitan University

International Foundation Programme and Pre-masters

London Metropolitan University have partnered with the Education Centre of Australia (ECA) to offer international students the opportunity to join pathway programmes. These programmes will provide you with the necessary support, skills and confidence to begin university and will help prepare you for your degree with the University. 

The International Foundation Programme is designed for students who have completed high school or partial university education overseas and need additional support to prepare for bachelor's study. The Pre-master's is a semester-long programme that provides you with an entry route to the one-year, full-time master’s award at London Met.

Services

A wide range of support services are available to students at London Metropolitan University. There is specialist help available to cater for the requirements of all students from outstanding support for those with disabilities and dyslexia, to funding and accommodation advice.

London Met also strives to help students increase their career prospects and enhance their employability. The Students’ Union provides a place for students to access independent advice as well as clubs, societies, activities and much more.

A dedicated counselling service supports personal development and helps students deal with any issues of emotional wellbeing. There is also a specialist Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit (RAGU) which provides advice, guidance and development for refugee health professionals.

London Metropolitan University Facilities

Learn in world-class laboratories

At London Met, we’ve spent over £30 million to create one of the largest and most advanced science teaching facilities in Europe.
 
Inside the facility, there are a number of laboratories including the superlab, tissue culture/microbiology laboratories, nutritional psychology and food technology laboratories, a psychophysiological laboratory, a nuclear magnetic resonance room and an environmental chamber.
 
A unique resource

Make Works is a unique resource within the School of Art, Architecture and Design. We have highly skilled specialist staff in areas as diverse as textiles, rapid prototyping, jewellery and silversmithing, musical instrument making, print and many more.
 
Our core philosophy is to work with our students and staff at the school to realise the potential of the workshops and technical facilities as unprecedented places for designing and making.
 
Students enjoy access to purpose-built teaching spaces for art, architecture, and design, and access to specialist facilities including wood, metal, plastic and ceramics workshops, fashion and textile studios, printmaking and letterpress facilities, a photography studio and darkrooms, and contemporary media production and digital manufacturing technologies.
 
Accelerator

Starting a business when you finish university is a great way to own your future – and the Student Enterprise team based at our specialist off-campus business incubator, Accelerator, provides you with all the advice, support, networks, knowledge and resources you need to get started.
 
Gain financial insight in our Bloomberg Room

Bloomberg is a financial service which allows you to look at market data, news and analytical information used around the world in bank dealing rooms and investment houses, to show business leaders the most up-to-date stock information in the best way possible.
 
Learn about networks in our Cisco labs

At London Met, we have some of the most advanced Cisco labs in London.
 
Access computers and specialist software

You’ll have access to facilities fully-equipped with PC or Mac computers that are pre-loaded with the latest professional programmes to help you in your studies.
 
Break down language barriers in our professional interpreting suite

This state-of-the-art interpreting suite provides our translation and interpreting students with the use of many language resources.
 
From microphones to computer booths that allow you to look back at what you have studied on screen, the Michalina Ageros Interpreting Suite is equipped with cutting-edge technology to help you master a range of languages.
 
Take to the floor of our mock courtroom

London Metropolitan University is one of only a few in the UK to offer the use of a fully functional mock courtroom to its students.
 
In London Met's fully operational mock courtroom, you'll be faced with the real demands of how a courtroom works, as you get a feel for the legal environment and find out how courtrooms across the country are run.
 
Get publishing from our journalism newsroom

Get stuck into the latest news with our state-of-the-art £100,000 facility opened in 2012 by Alan Rusbridger, the then-Editor of The Guardian.
 
Studios and equipment

The University has several specialist music technology rooms and studios which can be used for recording and practice, kitted out with the latest industry software.
 
Record live in our TV and radio studios

At our Holloway campus, you’ll be able to experience working in a TV and recording studio as part of your course.

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Rankings

The University also has a strong culture of research. Over two-thirds of the research submitted to the most recent Research Assessment Exercise was judged to be “internationally recognised”, “internationally excellent” or “world-leading”. Many of these expert researchers will be leading your lectures, as will employers and professionals with extensive real-world experience.

  • London Met has been named among the best modern universities in the world and the best "millennial" institution in the UK in The Times Higher Education Young University Rankings
  • 93% of our students are in work or further study within six months (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2014–15)
  • London Met has more academics with Higher Education Academy fellowships than the sector average

The University has also been ranked seventh in the UK and third in London for art in The Guardian University Guide 2020 and was second in the UK – and first in England – for social inclusion (The Times Guide 2019).

The societal impact of LMU's research is viewed very positively in the REF 2021. Indeed, 82% of its research is internationally recognised in terms of impact, whilst 65% is world-leading or internationally excellent. This is a significant improvement in comparison to 2014: the corresponding figures being 70% and 47%. As a result, London Metropolitan University has jumped 10 places nationally for impact.

Courses

Accommodation

London Metropolitan University does not own or manage any halls of residence or accommodation but can provide help and assistance in finding suitable privately owned accommodation.

NEWS

London Metropolitan University news and blogs

Mar 07, 2022

Four courses available at London Metropolitan University for April start

London Metropolitan University have announced there are four available course

Mar 24, 2021

London Metropolitan University relaunch MBA programme

London Metropolitan University have relaunched a new MBA programme with multi

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