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Cardiff Metropolitan University
Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate study, Cardiff Metropolitan University is an excellent choice for international students choosing to study in the UK.
Cardiff Metropolitan is home to approximately 11,000 students, with over 1200 international students from more than 143 countries. Our international students are valued and respected for the unique experiences and perspectives that they contribute to university life, enriching the study experience for all students.
Why Cardiff Metropolitan?
Making a decision to study overseas is not something we feel you have taken lightly. It is important to us that you get the very most of your time here. As a result, Cardiff Metropolitan prides itself on the high level of individual support which is given to each and every one of our international students. In choosing to study at our University, you have the opportunity to graduate from one of the UK’s most respected modern universities
Building upon a longstanding and proud tradition, Cardiff Metropolitan University has an established international reputation for the provision of professional and vocationally focused courses. This reputation is supported by a broad programme of applied research and consultancy, and the university’s close links with industry. As a graduate of one of our many vocationally focused courses, you help secure your success in your chosen career.
The University is organised into academic schools over two campuses, situated in the city of Cardiff:
Cardiff School of Art & Design
Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy
Cardiff School of Management
Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences
The University’s reputation as one of the UK’s leading modern universities is a reflection of our high quality teaching and research, as well as the committed and enthusiastic academic staff in all of our Schools. Extensive library and computing provisions, sports facilities and student services ensure that Cardiff Metropolitan University students enjoy studying in a world class environment.
Academic Reputation
• Cardiff Met has a Silver Teaching Excellence Framework (TFE) rating (HEFCE 2017)
• The University is consistently ranked as one of the top modern universities in the UK by all the major league tables – The Times Good University Guide, The Sunday Times University Guide, The Guardian University Guide, The Complete University Guide.
• The Higher Education Academy’s Postgraduate Research Students Survey ranked Cardiff Metropolitan among the top 10 UK universities in all of its five key areas of measurement
• Cardiff Met continues to improve year to year. In 2015 the University was the 3rd most improved UK University in the Complete University Guide.
• Cardiff Met is the top ranked modern university in Wales.
Internaional and Student Perspective
• The University has a dynamic and cosmopolitan atmosphere with the students from over 140 countries across the world
• Cardiff Met has been ranked the TOP University in the UK for ‘International student support’ in the International Student Barometer for a 6th time *ISB 2010-2015
• Cardiff Met won the Times Higher Education’s Most Improved Student Experience Award for the whole of the UK in 2014
• Work placements and study visits ensure Cardiff Metropolitan University students graduate with practical skills and experience.
Future Prospects and Employment
• Our degrees are recognised and respected around the world
• Close links with over 5000 employers ensures that all our University programmes are industry focused
• Cardiff Metropolitan graduates are highly sought after by employers, with 96% of our graduates employed or in further study within 6 months of graduation. This is the highest figure of any university in Wales *DLHE 2015
• Support and advice on career choices open to all students at all stages of their degree programme
Outstanding Location
Applying for a place at University isn’t just about choosing an appropriate course. Choosing a destination with the right environment and surroundings will help you make the most of your studies. Our students are fortunate to be situated in the heart of one of Europe’s most exciting and multicultural destinations. Cardiff Metropolitan is situated in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, a country with a long tradition of welcoming students from all over the world. Located only two hours from London by road or train, Cardiff has an exciting and diverse character and has been named as one of the world’s top cities to visit by National Geographic Magazine. If you are looking for a place where you will be made to feel welcome, somewhere that is lively, safe and easy to get around, Cardiff is your answer.
Beyond our city, you can enjoy the varied and stunning landscapes of Wales itself. Wales is a country with a great deal of history and areas of outstanding beauty. Within an hour of Cardiff you could be enjoying the spectacular coastlines of South Wales, or enjoying the rugged mountain terrain of the Brecon Beacons.
With the very best in modern architecture, unspoilt parkland, a diverse range of arts and culture, and attractive countryside and stunning coastlines on the doorstep, Cardiff truly has something for everyone.
English Language Requirements
Our English language requirements will vary depending on your level of study.
Good grades in English at 10th and 12th. Also evidence of having been taught through the medium of English OR
IELTS 4.5 (4.0 in each area) is required for Foundation
IELTS score of 6.0 (5.5 in each area) is required for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses
Please note: Research degrees i.e. MPhil, PhD, Professional Doctorate and Taught Doctorate require IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in reading and writing or the equivalent in a UKVI recognised English Language test.
Fees and Money Matters
Within the International Office, we have a great deal of experience of working with International Students and as such we understand how much of an investment it is to study in the UK. We are also aware that at first it can be difficult to manage your finances accordingly when moving to a different country. We therefore want to ensure that you have the most detailed and accurate information regarding all the costs which you may encounter during your time in Cardiff.
You should ensure that you have enough money to pay for your fees and your living expenses for the whole of your course at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Any earnings from part time work should be seen as additional spending money and should not be factored into your budget for course fees or accommodation fees.
Please also bear in mind that you will be unable to obtain any money from the University or any other UK organisations once you arrive. UK visa authorities in most countries will ask to see proof that you have the necessary finances to cover food and living expenses before you can be granted a visa.
Like all other UK universities, all academic and accommodation fees must be paid in full to the University whilst you are studying with us. If you do not do this you will be unable to graduate from your course or gain a certificate for your studies. However it is possible to pay your fees in instalments if you are not able to pay them in full when you begin your course.
International Student Courses Fees
Undergraduate Degree Courses
Accounting – BA (Hons)
Accounting & Economics – BA (Hons)
Accounting & Finance – BA (Hons)
Advertising and Marketing Management – BA (Hons)
Animation – BA (Hons)
Applied Social Policy – BSc (Hons)
Architectural Design & Technology – BSc (Hons)
Architecture – BA (Hons)
Artist Designer: Maker – BA (Hons)
Aviation Management – BA (Hons)
Banking & Finance – BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science – BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Sciences with Health, Exercise & Nutrition – BSc (Hons)
Brand and Marketing Management – BA (Hons)
Business & Management – BA (Hons)
Business & Management (Entrepreneurship) – BA (Hons)
Business & Management (Finance) – BA (Hons)
Business & Management (Human Resource Management) – BA (Hons)
Business & Management (International Trade) – BA (Hons)
Business & Management (Law) – BA (Hons)
Business & Management (Marketing) – BA (Hons)
Business & Management (Sustainability) – BA (Hons)
Business Economics – BA (Hons)
Business Information Systems – BSc (Hons)
Ceramics – BA (Hons)
Community Theatre – BA (Hons)
Complementary Healthcare Top-up Year – BSc (Hons) Degree
Computer Games Design & Development – BSc (Hons)
Computer Science – BSc (Hons) Degree
Computer Security – BSc (Hons)
Computing for Interaction – BSc (Hons)
Computing with Creative Design – BSc (Hons)
Creative Writing – BA (Hons)
Creative Writing – BA (Joint Hons)
Creative Writing and Media – BA (Hons)
Data Science – BSc (Hons)
Dental Technology – BSc (Hons)
Dental Technology – Foundation Degree
Digital Health – BSc (Hons)/MSci
Digital Marketing Management – BA (Hons)
Drama – BA (Joint Hons)
Drama and Creative Writing – BA (Hons)
Drama and Media – BA (Hons)
Applied Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management – BA (Hons)
Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) – BA (Hons)
Economics – BSc (Hons)
Education Studies and Social Policy – BA (Hons)
Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs – BSc (Hons)
Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering – BEng / MEng Degree
English – BA (Joint Hons)
English & Creative Writing – BA (Hons)
English & Drama – BA (Hons)
English & Media – BA (Hons)
English Literature (Digital Practice) – BA (Hons)
Environmental Health – BSc (Hons)
Events Management – BA (Hons)
Fashion Buying and Brand Management – BA (Hons)
Fashion Design – BA (Hons)
Fashion Marketing Management – BA (Hons)
Fine Art – BA (Hons)
Food Science & Technology – BSc (Hons)
Foundation Engineering and Computer Science
Foundation leading to BA/BSc Social Sciences
Foundation leading to BSc Health Sciences
Foundation Programme: Cardiff School of Management
Global Business Management (Top-Up) – BA (Hons)
Graphic Communication – BA (Hons)
Graphic Communication (2+1) (Foundation Degree) (Delivered at Cardiff & Vale College)
Health & Social Care – BSc (Hons)
Health & Social Care – HND
Health and Wellbeing – BSc (Hons) Degree
Healthcare Science – BSc (Hons)
Hospitality & Events – HND (Delivered at Bridgend College)
Hospitality Management – BA (Hons)
Housing Studies – BSc (Hons) / Diploma / HNC
Human Nutrition & Dietetics – BSc (Hons)
Illustration – BA (Hons)
Interior Design – BA (Hons)
International Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) – BSc (Hons)
International Banking and Finance (Top-Up) – BSc (Hons)
International Business Management – BA (Hons)
International Economics & Finance – BSc / BScEcon (Hons)
International Foundation Course
International Foundation: Cardiff School of Management
International Hospitality & Events Management – BA (Hons)
International Hospitality & Tourism Management – BA (Hons)
International Hospitality Management – BA (Hons)
International Tourism & Events Management – BA (Hons)
International Tourism Management – BA (Hons)
LLB Law (Hons)
Management & Leadership – BA (Hons)
Marketing Management – BA (Hons)
Media – BA (Joint Hons)
Media and Communications – BA (Hons)
Nutrition – BSc (Hons)
Photography- BA (Hons)
Physical Activity, Health and Well-being (bilingual) – BSc (Hons) Degree
Podiatry- BSc (Hons)
Primary Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) – BA (Hons)
Primary Education Studies – BA (Hons)
Product Design – BA/Bsc (Hons)
Professional Policing – BA (Hons)
Psychology – BSc (Hons)
Public Relations (PR) and Marketing Management – BA (Hons)
Robotics Engineering – BEng / MEng (Hons)
Sales and Marketing Management – BA (Hons)
Social Work – BSc (Hons)
Social Work – BSc (Hons) (Delivered at Bridgend College)
Software Engineering – BSc (Hons)
Speech and Language Therapy – BSc (Hons)
Sport – BSc (Hons)
Sport & Exercise Science – BSc (Hons)
Sport & Exercise Science (Intercalated) – BSc (Hons)
Sport and Physical Education Studies Bilingual – BSc (Hons)
Sport Coaching – BSc (Hons)
Sport Coaching and Performance – HND (Delivered at Cardiff & Vale College)
Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation & Massage – BSc (Hons)
Sport Management – BSc (Hons)
Sport Media – BSc (Hons)
Sport Performance & Coaching – HND (Delivered at Bridgend College)
Sport Performance Analysis – BSc (Hons)
Sport, Physical Education & Health – BSc (Hons)
Sport, Physical Education & Health (Dance) – BSc (Hons)
Teaching & Learning Studies – BA (Hons)
Textiles- BA (Hons)
Tourism Hospitality & Events – HND (Delivered at Bridgend College)
Tourism Management – BA (Hons)
Virtual & Augmented Reality – BSc (Hons)
Youth & Community Work – BA (Hons)
Youth & Community Work – Foundation Certificate
Postgraduate and Masters Degree Courses
Accounting & Finance – MSc
Advanced Computer Science (Internship) – MSc/PgD/PgC
Advanced Practice (with specialist pathways) – MSc/PgD/PgC
Applied Public Health – MSc/PgD/PgC
Banking & Finance – MSc
Biomedical Science – MSc/PgD/PgC
Master of Research (Biomedical Sciences) – MRes/PgC
Ceramics & Maker – MA/PgD/PgC
Creative Enterprise and Innovation – MA/PgD/PgC
Creative Writing – MA/PgD/PgC
Cynradd – TAR
Data Science (Internship) – MSc/PgD/PgC
Dental Technology – MSc/PgD/PgC
Dietetics – MSc
Dietetics – PgD
Digital Marketing Management – MSc/PgD/PgC
Economics & Finance – MSc
Education (with pathways) – MA/PgD/PgC
English Literature – MA/PgD/PgC
English Literature & Creative Writing – MA/PgD/PgC
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management – MSc/PgD/PgC
Events Project Management – MSc/PgD/PgC
Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Fashion Design – MA/PgD/PgC
Fashion Marketing Management – MSc/PgD/PgC
Financial Management – MSc/PgD/PgC
Fine Art – MFA
Food Science & Technology – MSc/PgD/PgC
Food Technology for Industry – MSc/PgD/PgC
Forensic Psychology – Doctorate (D. Foren. Psy.)
Forensic Psychology – MSc/PgD/PgC
Forensic Psychology (Practitioner Programme) – PgD
Global Design – MDes/PgD/PgC
Health Psychology – MSc/PgD/PgC
Human Resource Management – MSc/PgD/PgC
Master of Research (Health) – MRes/PgC
Illustration & Animation – MA/PgD/PgC
Information Technology Management (Internship) – MSc/PgD/PgC
International Business Management – MSc/PgD/PgC
International Hospitality and Tourism Management – MSc/PgD/PgC
International Supply Chain and Logistics Management – MSc
Specialist Journalism – MA/PgD/PgC
LLM International Business – Masters of Laws
CIM Certificate / Diploma in Professional Marketing
Doctor of Management (DMan) (Taught Doctorate Degree)
Masters of Research in Management (MRes – Management)
MBA – Advanced Entry
MBA – Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Strategic Marketing – MSc/PgD/PgC
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise – MSc/PgD/PgC
Occupational Safety, Health & Wellbeing – MSc/PgD/PgC
Post Compulsory Education & Training – PGCE/PCE
Primary – PGCE
Product Design – MSc/PgD/PgC
Production Engineering Management – MSc
Professional Practice (Sport Performance Analysis) – MSc/PgD
Project Management – MSc
Psychology in Education – MSc
Psychology of Applied Behaviour Change – MSc/PgD/PgC – (This course will only be running at the International College of Business & Technology (ICBT) in Sri Lanka for 2018/19).
MRes: Master of Research in Art and Design – MRes/PgC
Secondary – PGCE
Sociology and Ethics of Sport – MA/PgD/PgC
Sport & Exercise Medicine – MSc/PgD/PgC
Sport & Exercise Science – MSc/PgD/PgC
Sport Broadcast – MSc/PgD/PgC
Sport Coaching and Pedagogy – MSc/PgD/PgC
Sport Management & Leadership – MSc/PgD/PgC
Sport Performance Analysis – MSc/PgD/PgC
Sport Psychology – MSc/PgD/PgC
Sport Rehabilitation – MSc/PgD/PgC
Strength & Conditioning – MSc/PgD/PgC
Taught Doctorate in Sport Coaching – DSC
Technology Project Management (Internship) – MSc/PgD/PgC
TESOL – MA
Uwchradd – TAR
Youth & Community Work – PgD / Education: Youth & Community Work – MA
Accommodation
We currently have nearly 1,000 study bedrooms located at the Cyncoed and Plas Gwyn campuses and allocate just over 600 private en-suite halls of residence to students through nomination agreements serviced by the Met Rider and Cardiff bus services.
Birmingham City University
The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment.
Our superb courses, state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate staff, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance is producing some of the country’s most employable graduates.
We put £270 million into the regional economy and support thousands of jobs in the area. We’re investing £340 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our city centre campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities. The Complete University Guide ranked us as a top 30 UK university for spending on facilities in 2015.
Our staff and student community is defined by our core values, which outline who we are as a University and how we will work with each other. Our core values are Excellence, People focused, Partnership working and Fairness and integrity.
Student services
Our friendly Student Services team are here to help you make the most of your time at University.
Contact us for help and advice with:
Careers and job prospects
Visas and immigration
Childcare
Finance and money matters
Health and wellbeing (including disability, mental health, counselling and chaplaincy)
Complaints and appeals
Student mentoring
Foundation Years/ Year 0 Courses
Foundation years are a great option if you have the talent, ambition and potential to thrive at Birmingham City University but want a little more flexibility and choice than a standard degree.
Foundation years (sometimes called Year 0 courses) are perfect if you who don’t meet the entry requirements for a particular degree course, as they will enable you to develop your learning to an appropriate standard in preparation for the first year of the degree.
Most of our undergraduate courses now have a foundation pathway, to help you on your journey to your dream course.
Why study a degree with a foundation year:
If you want the flexibility of a year’s study on a more general course to find out the best degree choice for you.
If you have changed your mind about your career since you chose your A-levels or BTECs and need to improve your skills in a different subject area.
If you would like extra time and support to help you build your knowledge, skills and confidence before starting a full degree.
If you don’t quite meet our entry requirements but know you have the potential to succeed at university
Foundation degrees
If your qualifications are slightly below those required for direct entry onto a Bachelor’s degree, Foundation degrees may offer an alternative route to a full undergraduate degree.
They are often vocational courses and are normally equivalent to the first two years of a three-year Bachelor’s degree. After completing a Foundation degree, you may be able to take a ‘top-up’ Bachelor’s degree to gain the full undergraduate degree qualification. Our Foundation degrees include Early Years, ICT and Health and Social Care.
Foundation Courses
Art and Design
Built Environment
Business
Computing
Education
Engineering
English
Health and Sport
Law
Media
Music and Theatre
Social Sciences
Bachelor's degree
This is a full undergraduate degree qualification. Bachelor’s degrees normally take three or four years to complete on a full-time basis – they can also be studied part-time.
Bachelor’s degrees can have different award titles depending on the subject and nature of the course.
Bachelor of Science (BSc): qualifications have a particular scientific approach.
Bachelor of Arts (BA): qualifications are often more arts and humanities focused.
Bachelor of Education (BEd): courses are a particular type of teacher training degree course, but there are also BA courses which lead to Qualified Teacher Status.
Bachelor of Law (LLB): courses are qualifying law degrees aimed at those who wish to become solicitors or barristers.
Most Bachelor’s degrees can be studied ‘with honours’ – depicted in the award title as BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), etc. The honours element indicates a higher level of academic achievement.
Undegraduate Courses
Art and Design
Built Environment
Business
Computing
Education
Engineering
English
Health and Sport
Law
Media
Music and Theatre
Social Sciences
Postgraduate Taught Courses
Art and Design
Built Environment
Business
Computing
Education
Engineering
English
Health and Sport
Law
Media
Music and Theatre
Social Sciences
Postgraduate Research Courses
Art and Design
Built Environment
Business
Computing
Education
Engineering
English
Health and Sport
Law
Media
Music and Theatre
Social Sciences
Jan / Feb Intake
Art and Design
Built Environment
Business
Computing
Education
Engineering
English
Health
Law
Media
Social Sciences
11 Resons to Choose Us
Taking a Higher Education course is a big investment in your future, and you’ll want to be sure that you’re choosing the right course and the right university. So here’s top reasons to choose Birmingham City University.
1. 7th in the UK for employability
We’re committed to giving you the skills you need to progress your career. Over 97 per cent of our students are employed or in further study within six months of graduating. (Destination of Leavers from HE survey 2016/17). This is the highest figure in Birmingham. (Multi-faculty universities with a student population of more than 1,000).
2. Meet or Beat scholarship and £150 free credit for books and learning materials
We want all our students to achieve their full potential. So, if you hold an offer and Meet or Beat our published entry requirements, you could be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship, which includes the £150 free credit outlined below. Whether you use it to get a new laptop, kit for your course, or anything else you’d like to spend it on, we want to reward you for your hard work.
To welcome all new home and EU undergraduate degree students starting in 2020 or 2021, we’re giving away £150 free credit to spend in a host of ways, on books and a range of learning materials. Even better, it doesn’t have to be repaid. Find out more about the £150 free credit.
3. Investing in your future
We’ve invested £340 million in our campuses and facilities, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus and a £41 million extension at our City South Campus with specialist laboratories for our new courses in sport and life sciences, which opened in 2018.
4. Earn while you learn
Our student employment agency, Opportunity- Student Jobs on Campus, allows you to apply for paid roles at the University, gaining experience in crucial aspects of job applications and valuable feedback on your work.
5. Work experience and placements
You’ll have the chance to gain industry and professional practice experience through work placements, mentoring schemes, Erasmus+ and Study Abroad exchanges overseas. We also work on course-related projects with companies and organisations like Microsoft, Cisco, Jaguar Land Rover, Sky UK and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
6. Internationally accredited Courses
Many of our courses have internationally recognised accreditations, such as the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).
7. Enhanced career prospects
We offer career support and advice throughout your time with us and for up to three years after you graduate. Our Graduate+ scheme embeds career-related skills into every one of our degree courses, from becoming a course rep to studying abroad. Graduate+ embeds career-related skills into every one of our degree courses. We’re committed to giving you the skills you need to progress your career. Over 97% of our students are employed or in further study within 6 months of graduating. (Destination of Leavers from HE survey 2016/17). This is the highest figure in Birmingham and in the top 10 multi-disciplinary institutions in the UK. Multi-Faculty Universities with a student population of more than 1,000.
8. A Global City
Study with us and you will be located at the heart of the dynamic city of Birmingham – with all the social and employment possibilities that brings. Birmingham is the most popular destination for people moving out of London, with 6,000 individuals making the switch in 2016 (BBC) as well as being the youngest major city in Europe, with under-20s accounting for 29% of its population (West Midlands Growth Company).
9. Learn from the best
From the UK’s leading criminologist to a ‘Hot 100’ jeweller, our teaching staffs come from and maintains links with industry, and are some of the leading figures in their fields.
10. Practice-based research
Almost 90 per cent of our research was judged to have delivered ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ external impact (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
11. Transformed teaching .
We have transformed our curriculum with a new range of contemporary, flexible courses with practice-based learning and international opportunities built into every stage. Our 1,700-strong team of teaching staff come from and maintain their links with industry and the professions, ensuring you benefit directly from their knowledge, insight and contacts.
Accommodation
You can apply for University accommodation as soon as you have accepted the offer of a place from us.
As an international student you are guaranteed Birmingham City University accommodation for the first year of your course as long as you apply by the guaranteed accommodation deadline date 31 August. Our Accommodation Services team can help find the right place for you.
We encourage all new international students go into University halls of residence because it gives you the opportunity to meet other students and get to know the local area.
If you decide that you want to stay in private accommodation we have our own letting agency – ‘Birmingham City Student Homes,’ which is the best way to find private accommodation.
Living Cost
When you first arrive in Birmingham our Orientation Programme will discuss money management and give you tips on how to budget while living and studying in the UK.
In addition to paying tuition fees, you’ll need living expenses to cover things like accommodation, food, heating, travel and books and stationery.
To study in the UK, you will require a Tier 4 (General) adult student visa. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will require you to have at least £9,135 in your personal bank account for 28 days before submitting your application.
This figure is an estimate of your basic living costs during the first nine months of your studies, which covers most expenses after tuition fees.
The actual amount you’ll need depends on the type of accommodation you choose and your personal lifestyle.
The Birmingham City University Student Calculator is an online tool which can help you to plan and manage your money for your studies in the UK. It’s a useful idea to do this before you come to the UK.
Student calculator
Bank Account
As an international student, you’ll normally be offered a basic bank current account with a cash card so you can withdraw cash from ATM machines.
Having a UK bank account is essential if you’re studying in the UK for more than six months. We recommend you look into what each bank can offer before selecting an account.
Banks are usually open between 09:00 and 17:00 hours on weekdays, and 09:30 and 12:00 hours on Saturdays
Documents needed to open a bank account:
Passport
Letter of enrolment confirming your UK and home address (available after enrolment from the Faculty Course Office).
Your University unconditional offer letter that you received at your home residential address (the bank is looking for evidence that the university has corresponded with you at your place of residence).
Your University or private accommodation contract for your term-time accommodation.
A recent bank statement or credit card statement from Zyour home bank translated in to English and containing your residential address (the statement must be less than three months old).
UK banks operate careful checks on each application before opening an account and you may have to wait for a couple of weeks before your account is opened.
Because of this, we suggest you bring around £300 in cash and a further £300 in travellers cheques to cover you for the first month.
We also strongly advise students to take out travel insurance in case you lose any money or personal documents, or face travel delays.
If you’re bringing a bankers draft with you, it should be in sterling and drawn on a UK bank so that you can avoid unnecessary delays in accessing your money.
London School of Commerce
London School of Commerce has become one of the largest independent higher education providers in the UK, with a well-respected global reputation. Our students are able to immerse themselves into the inspiring historical and cultural legacy that London has to offer from LSC’s location at London Bridge, whilst acquiring advanced knowledge and skills in modern business management in the world’s financial centre.
LSC delivers a range of well-established business and management programmes with its University partners, including undergraduate programmes and postgraduate programmes leading to Masters and Doctoral degrees. Since LSC’s establishment in 1998, it has expanded on a global scale, which is underpinned with campuses in Valetta in Malta, Colombo in Sri Lanka, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Dhaka in Bangladesh. LSC has achieved national, international and global success through the delivery of life-long learning, widening participation in education for innovation and entrepreneurship and seeking to develop a global mind-set in its learners.
East meets West: LSC has various campuses globally, in Europe and Asia, where students of different cultures meet. These campuses are international colleges for ideas, developing critical thinking and building on imagination, leading to learning for innovation and implementation. We ask students to investigate new world-views and to look at familiar problems from fresh perspectives. We help students to develop their entrepreneurial skills to enable them to become successful global competitors.
Student-Centeredness: Students are at the heart of everything we do. We value close faculty-student interaction, high standards for students, and a supportive learning environment. The most important outcomes from LSC’s campuses are educational success leading to student employability. LSC is part of a family-driven Group and staffs are expected to practice a variant of one golden rule: treat students the way you would want your own family members to be treated, supporting them and guiding them towards their goals and aspirations, maintaining a keen interest in their success.
Quality of education: We take pride in delivering quality education and widening access through the provision of value-for-money. Quality is the ultimate hallmark at LSC. We seek to help you to achieve the highest academic standards through the provision of quality teaching. LSC always strives to be better, not settling for “good enough” and will support its students through a challenging, vibrant yet ambient academic environment underpinned by a long track record of excellence in teaching and learning and entrepreneurship and innovation, underpinned by research.
Global and local engagement: LSC is proud of its students creating global impact through LSC Connect, which links up over 30,000 graduates as global alumni. LSC’s mission is not only to develop our students into well-educated global citizens, but also for them to serve as an economic, social, and cultural catalyst around the world on graduation. We integrate teaching, research, innovation, internationalisation and global engagement for the benefit of both our students and the countries which they serve, with a specific focus on less-developed countries.
Our Mission
At LSC, we are committed to ensuring a conducive and enriching learning environment for all stakeholders and that the educational provision within the school contributes directly to the educational, economic and cultural development of the host country in which programmes are delivered and in the home countries from which students originate.
Application Requirements
Students are advised to apply well in advance of the course commencement date as courses tend to be oversubscribed. You should also leave adequate time for the processing of your visa application, confirmation of accommodation and other formalities.
To gain admission to degree courses conducted at the London School of Commerce (LSC), the following documents are required:
Completed application form duly signed by the applicant (all sections should be neatly handwritten and the statement of purpose should have a clear explanation as to why you would like to pursue the chosen course at LSC) clearly indicating your telephone number, fax number and email address.
Copies of relevant official educational certificates (attested by the authorised representative or notary public), recent passport size photograph and CV in the case of mature applicants, should also be enclosed.
Interview Process
As part of the application process, the college will conduct interviews with each student.
In the first instance, prospective students will be interviewed by a local Marketing Officer. The student will then be interviewed separately by a senior academic staff member to ensure their suitability for the course (Interviews will be carried out either in person, over the telephone, with Skype or with other verbal communication methods, where necessary).
Please Note: Receipt of application does not automatically guarantee a place on an LSC course. LSC reserves the right to decline the offer of a place if the candidate does not meet specified requirements at the time of application.
Country Specific Bursaries/Scholarships
The School offers bursaries/scholarships for students from certain countries from time to time. Please contact the School for further details.
Confirmation of Admission/Fee Instalments:
If you have received an offer of admission from LSC, you are expected to confirm your acceptance by way of paying the tuition fees deposit within 28 days from the date of offer. Admission will not be confirmed if the deposit is not paid.
Confirmation of Acceptance of Study (CAS)
Once an offer letter has been received and the appropriate deposit has been paid, then students requiring a Visa can apply for a CAS letter in order to progress their UK Student Visa application. The balance of fees, after deduction of the deposit can be paid in instalments as specified in the offer letter. The first instalment will be prior to the end of the first semester examinations/assignments and will continue every semester in the same manner.
Refund of Tuition fees
LSC’s refund policy is as below:
Fees will be refunded in full, if the student’s application is declined by LSC.
In the case of overseas students, because of a visa refusal, there will be an administration charge of £250, deducted when this fee refund is paid.
In the case of overseas students, once a student has obtained a visa, but does not commence the course, �1,650 of the initial deposit paid will not be refunded. Any deposits paid in excess of �1,650 may be refunded at the sole discretion of the School.
Once the student has commenced the course, fees will not be refunded.
Registration Dates
At LSC we have six intakes per year. These are in February, April, June, August, October, and November. Students are advised to apply well in advance of the course commencement date as courses tend to be oversubscribed. Adequate time should be allowed for the processing of the visa application, confirmation of accommodation and other formalities.
Student Immigration Information
Tier 4 (General) Student Visa
The UK Visas and Immigration has created an official website for visa services. This website will advise you on how you can apply for your entry clearance/student visa:
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk
If you are coming to the UK as a student, before you come you will need:
To have been accepted onto a course of study by an organisation that is on the Register of Education and Training Providers.
To be undertaking a recognised full-time degree course or a course run during the week that involves at least 15 hours of organised daytime study a week.
To be able to pay for your course, support and accommodate yourself and any dependants without working or help from public funds.
To plan to leave the United Kingdom when you complete your studies.
If you have applied to the London School of Commerce through one of our authorised agents, they will be able to give you help and advice about immigration matters and the visa application process in your country.
accommodation
If they wish, Students are free to arrange their own accommodation while studying at the London School of Commerce (LSC), and LSC does provide accommodation options and support.
Care is taken to meet the requirements of all students. The college has an associated accommodation provider and comprehensive advice will be given. Approved properties are inspected and regularly monitored to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
All recommended student houses and accommodation are in residential areas of South London with easy access to the School. Approximate travelling time is 30-45 minutes direct into London Bridge, the average commute time within London.
The following examples of available accommodation are given as a guide only:
Homestay – (Cost: £100-£150 per week)
Homestay is a popular choice for students on first arrival in London. Our homestay providers are very friendly and can help you orientate yourself. Homestay is suitable for students who want a lot of contact with their host. You will have a single or shared study bedroom and shared washing facilities. Homestay includes bed, breakfast and main evening meal and full meals at weekends. You will also have laundry facilities, normally once a week although there may be a small charge for this. The price includes all bills, but bear in mind that you are living in someone else’s home and you should respect their rules.
Price (per week)
Single room – £110 – £150
Shared room – £90 – £120
Shared Student Flats and Houses
Shared student flats and houses are suitable for students who want more independence. You will have a single or shared study bedroom with shared cooking and washing facilities. Bedding packs are available for purchase. These include a new duvet, pillow, sheet, duvet cover and pillowcase. There will often be a communal living area but not always. Many of our student houses and flats have internet access and student rooms will have a study area comprising of a study table and a chair. You will be entirely independent, cooking and cleaning for yourself. You will normally be sharing with other students from your school, but you can request to stay with friends. The price includes all bills (up to a maximum amount per student).
Price (per week)
Single room – £75 – £100
Shared room – £55 – £75
Other Costs: Bedding pack – £50
Tenancy Agreement – £35
Private Lodgings
Private Lodgings
This is a similar to homestay, but suitable for students who wish to be even more independent. You will have a single or shared study bedroom and shared washing facilities. Meals will not be provided but you will have access to kitchen facilities. The accommodation provider may live in the home with their family, as may other students. You may have laundry facilities, normally once a week although there may be a small charge for this. The price includes all bills but bear in mind that you are living in someone else’s home and you should respect their rules.
Price (per week)
Single room – £75 – £95
Shared room – £65 – £85
London Metropolitan University
Based in one of the world’s most exciting capital cities, London Met is home to a diverse community of inspiring and determined learners, teachers and innovative thinkers.
We offer a wide range of courses, from undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to short courses and professional qualifications, many of which are available to study full-time or part-time to best suit your needs and lifestyle.
Dedicated to Employability
We take pride in helping our students reach their goals and succeed in their careers. 96.7% of all London Met graduates are in work or further study within six months (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016–17). All of our undergraduate courses include some form of work-related learning, such as a placement, client project or on-campus work experience, and many courses are accredited by professional bodies.
Vibrant and diverse
We’re proud of our vibrant, multi-ethnic and socially diverse community, and encourage you to join us – we currently have more than 140 nationalities studying with us.
Our international team
We offer a welcoming and supportive environment situated in one of the world’s greatest cities. Our international students come from all over the world, giving you the opportunity to meet people from a variety of different backgrounds. No matter where you’re from, we’ll ensure you have the best possible university experience and, if you need support during your time with us, our international advisers can provide valuable information and advice.
Why London Metropolitan
At London Met we take pride in helping you reach your potential, providing you with a range of flexible courses, student support and opportunities to excel not only during your time at the University but also in your future career. We put your job prospects at the heart of our curriculum by helping you find placements, work experience and voluntary opportunities across a wide variety of organisations.
London Met is home to a hugely diverse community with students from more than 100 different nationalities. Joining one of our many societies and sports clubs will help get you into the swing of student life and be part of our diverse and welcoming community.
We are constantly evolving and investing in order to provide students with state-of-the-art facilities. These range from our £30 million Science Centre and purpose-built art and design studios to our mock courtroom and £100,000 journalism newsroom.
With our first-class facilities, career focus, teaching excellence and location in one of the world’s most exciting capital cities, we’re committed to providing you with the best possible university experience.
At London Met:
96.7% of our graduates are in work or further study within six months (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016–17, released in July 2018).
Our business incubator Accelerator supports companies who have generated a combined revenue of £21 million in a single year.
We’re in the heart of London – which has been ranked the best city in the world for university students (QS higher education group, 2018).
English language Requirements
To study at London Met you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Our requirements vary depending on the course – please check our English language requirements for undergraduate, postgraduate, International Foundation Programme and research courses below. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may also need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS or TOEFL iBT.
Our Pre-sessional Academic English course can help prepare you for entry on to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses. It’s ideal if your level of English is just below the requirements for your chosen degree or you want to feel a bit more confident before starting your studies
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Academic entry requirements
Type of course | Qualification/grade |
Complete and pass High School Certificate (HSC) Classes X and XII Grade: 60% or above in both years | |
Students who fall slightly below the standard requirements for an undergraduate course may be considered for an available or appropriate foundation year degree programme. | |
Bachelor’s degree (completed over three years or longer) from a recognised Indian institution. Grade: First Division (60%) | |
Complete and pass High School Certificate (HSC) Classes X and XII Grade: 50% or above in both years |
Mathematics and English requirements
Subject | Qualification/grade |
English | Non-EEA nationals who require a Tier 4 student visa must provide a Secured English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS or Pearson PTE Academic qualification. Please see our English language requirements. |
Mathematics (if applicable to your course) | Pass High School Certificate (HSC) Mathematics in Class X Grade: 70% or above |
Additional Information
NARIC and accreditation
UK NARIC offers a variety of services on the comparability of qualifications from overseas. These services have been designed to help migrants coming to the UK to work or study and who are applying through the UK’s points based system for immigration. Take a look at the Statement of Comparability from NARIC.
Undergraduate Courses
Accounting and Finance (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Accounting and Finance (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Accounting and Finance – BA (Hons)
Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations – BA (Hons)
Airline, Airport and Aviation Management (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Airline, Airport and Aviation Management – BSc (Hons)
Architecture (Top-Up) – BA (Hons)
Architecture (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Architecture – BA (Hons)
Art and Design (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Banking and Finance (Top-Up) – BSc (Hons)
Banking and Finance (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Banking and Finance – BSc (Hons)
Beauty Marketing and Journalism (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Beauty Marketing and Journalism – BA (Hons)
Biochemistry (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Biochemistry – BSc (Hons)
Biological Science (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Biological Science – BSc (Hons)
Biology of Infectious Disease (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Biology of Infectious Disease – BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science – BSc (Hons)
Business Computer Systems (Top Up) – BSc (Hons)
Business Information Technology – BSc (Hons)
Business Management (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Business Management (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Business Management – BA (Hons)
Business Management and Human Resource Management – BA (Hons)
Business Management and Marketing – BA (Hons)
Business and Law – BA (Hons)
CICM Diploma in Credit Management Level 3 – Diploma
CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing – Certificate
CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing – Diploma
Chemistry (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Chemistry – BSc (Hons)
Commercial Law – LLB (Hons)
Community Development and Leadership (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Community Development and Leadership – BSc (Hons)
Computer Networking and Cyber Security (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Computer Networking and Cyber Security – BSc (Hons)
Computer Networking and Infrastructure Security (including foundation year) – BEng (Hons)
Computer Networking and Infrastructure Security – BEng (Hons)
Computer Science (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Computer Science – BSc (Hons)
Computer Systems Engineering and Robotics (including foundation year) – BEng (Hons)
Computer Systems Engineering and Robotics – BEng (Hons)
Computing (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Computing – BSc (Hons)
Counselling and Coaching – BSc (Hons)
Creative Writing and English Literature (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Creative Writing and English Literature – BA (Hons)
Criminology (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Criminology – BSc (Hons)
Criminology and International Security – BA (Hons)
Criminology and Law – BA (Hons)
Criminology and Policing – BSc (Hons)
Criminology and Psychology – BSc (Hons)
Criminology and Sociology – BSc (Hons)
Criminology and Youth Studies – BSc (Hons)
Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up) – BSc (Hons)
Dietetics – BSc (Hons)
Dietetics and Nutrition – BSc (Hons)
Digital Business Management – BSc (Hons)
Digital Business Management with Project Management – BSc (Hons)
Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Digital Forensics and Cyber Security – BSc (Hons)
Digital Media (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Digital Media – BA (Hons)
Diplomacy and International Relations – BA (Hons)
Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) – BA (Hons)
Early Childhood Studies (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Early Childhood Studies – BA (Hons)
Early Childhood Studies – FdA
Early Years Education (two-year accelerated degree) – BA (Hons)
Economics (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Economics – BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance (Top-up) – BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance – BSc (Hons)
Economics, Finance and International Business – BSc (Hons)
Education (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Education – BA (Hons)
Electronics and Internet of Things (including foundation year) – BEng (Hons)
Electronics and Internet of Things – BEng (Hons)
Events Management (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Events Management – BA (Hons)
Events Management and Marketing – BA (Hons)
Fashion (Top-Up) – BA (Hons)
Fashion (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Fashion – BA (Hons)
Fashion Marketing and Business Management – BA (Hons)
Fashion Marketing and Journalism (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Fashion Marketing and Journalism – BA (Hons)
Fashion Photography (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Fashion Photography (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Fashion Photography – BA (Hons)
Fashion Textiles (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Fashion Textiles – BA (Hons)
Film and Television Production (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Film and Television Production – BA (Hons)
Film and Television Studies (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Film and Television Studies – BA (Hons)
Financial Mathematics (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Financial Mathematics – BSc (Hons)
Fine Art (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Fine Art (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Fine Art – BA (Hons)
Forensic Science (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Forensic Science – BSc (Hons)
Furniture – FdA
Furniture and Product Design (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Furniture and Product Design – BA (Hons)
Games Animation, Modelling and Effects (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Games Animation, Modelling and Effects – BSc (Hons)
Games Programming (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Games Programming – BSc (Hons)
Graphic Design (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Graphic Design (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Graphic Design (with preparatory semester) – BA (Hons)
Graphic Design – BA (Hons)
Health and Social Care (Top-up) – BSc (Hons)
Health and Social Care (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Health and Social Care – BSc (Hons)
Herbal Medicinal Science (Top-Up) – BSc (Hons)
Human Nutrition (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Human Nutrition – BSc (Hons)
Illustration and Animation (Top-Up) – BA (Hons)
Illustration and Animation (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Illustration and Animation (with preparatory semester) – BA (Hons)
Illustration and Animation – BA (Hons)
Interior Architecture and Design (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Interior Architecture and Design (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester) – BA (Hons)
Interior Architecture and Design – BA (Hons)
Interior Design (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Interior Design (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Interior Design (with preparatory semester) – BA (Hons)
Interior Design – BA (Hons)
Interior Design and Decoration (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Interior Design and Decoration (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Interior Design and Decoration – BA (Hons)
International Business Management (Top-Up) – BSc (Hons)
International Business Management – BSc (Hons)
International Foundation Programme Architecture and Interior Design – Prep Diploma
International Foundation Programme Art Media and Design – Prep Diploma
International Foundation Programme Business Management – Prep Diploma
International Foundation Programme Computing, Technology and Mathematics – Prep Diploma
International Foundation Programme Law – Prep Diploma
International Foundation Programme Sciences – Prep Diploma
International Foundation Programme Social Sciences and Humanities – Prep Diploma
International Relations (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
International Relations – BA (Hons)
International Relations and Law – BA (Hons)
International Relations and Politics – BA (Hons)
International Relations with Languages – BA (Hons)
International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies – BA (Hons)
Jewellery and Accessories (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Jewellery and Accessories – BA (Hons)
Journalism (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Journalism – BA (Hons)
Journalism, Film and Television Studies (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Journalism, Film and Television Studies – BA (Hons)
LLB (Criminal Law) – (Hons)
LLB Law – (Hons)
Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning) – LLB (Hons)
Law (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Law (with International Relations) – LLB (Hons)
Law – BA (Hons)
Marketing (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Marketing – BA (Hons)
Mathematical Sciences (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Mathematical Sciences – BSc (Hons)
Mathematics (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Mathematics – BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Computer Science (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Computer Science – BSc (Hons)
Media and Communications (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Media and Communications – BSc (Hons)
Media and Marketing – BA (Hons)
Media and Public Relations – BA (Hons)
Media with Languages – BA (Hons)
Media, Communications and Journalism – BSc (Hons)
Medical Bioscience (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Medical Bioscience – BSc (Hons)
Medical Sciences (two-year accelerated degree) – BSc (Hons)
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery – BSc (Hons)
Montessori Early Childhood Practice – BA (Hons)
Montessori Early Childhood Practice – FdA
Music Business (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Music Business – BA (Hons)
Music Technology and Production (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Music Technology and Production – BSc (Hons)
Natural Sciences (Biology) (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Natural Sciences (Biology) – BSc (Hons)
Natural Sciences (Chemistry) (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Natural Sciences (Chemistry) – BSc (Hons)
Painting (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Painting – BA (Hons)
Pharmaceutical Science (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Pharmaceutical Science – BSc (Hons)
Pharmaceutical Science – MSci
Pharmacology (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Pharmacology – BSc (Hons)
Photography (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Photography (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Photography – BA (Hons)
Photojournalism (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Photojournalism – BA (Hons)
Police Studies, Procedure and Investigation (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Police Studies, Procedure and Investigation – BSc (Hons)
Politics (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Politics – BA (Hons)
Primary Education (two-year accelerated degree) – BA (Hons)
Psychology (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Psychology – BSc (Hons)
Psychology and Sociology – BSc (Hons)
Public Health and Health Promotion (Top-up) – BSc (Hons)
Retail Design (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Retail Design – BA (Hons)
Sciences (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Social Sciences and Humanities (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Social Work (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Social Work – BSc (Hons)
Society, Politics and Policy – BA (Hons)
Sociology (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Sociology – BSc (Hons)
Sociology and Social Policy – BSc (Hons)
Software Engineering (Top-up) – BEng (Hons)
Sport Psychology, Coaching and Physical Education (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Sport Psychology, Coaching and Physical Education – BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Performance Analysis (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Performance Analysis – BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Science (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Science – BSc (Hons)
Sports Therapy (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Sports Therapy – BSc (Hons)
Sports Therapy – MSci
Sports and Dance Therapy (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Sports and Dance Therapy – BSc (Hons)
Textile Design (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Textiles (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Textiles – BA (Hons)
Theatre and Film (Top-Up) – BA (Hons)
Theatre and Film – BA (Hons)
Theatre and Performance – BA (Hons)
Theatre and Performance Practice (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Tourism and Travel Management (Top-up) – BA (Hons)
Tourism and Travel Management (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
Tourism and Travel Management – BA (Hons)
Toxicology (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Toxicology – BSc (Hons)
Translation – BA (Hons)
Youth Justice – BA (Hons)
Youth Studies (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)
Youth Studies – BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate Courses
Addiction and Mental Health – MSc
Architectural History, Research and Writing – MA
Architecture – MA
Architecture RIBA 2 – MArch
Architecture, Cities and Urbanism – MA
Architecture: Professional Practice in Architecture (RIBA 3) – PG Cert
Artificial Intelligence – MSc
Assessment Only (AO) route to qualified teacher status – QTS – QTS
Aviation Management in the Digital Age – MSc
Biomedical Science – MSc
Biomedical Studies (Distance Learning) – MSc
Blood Science (Distance Learning) – MSc
Blood Science – MSc
Cancer Immunotherapy – MSc
Cancer Pharmacology – MSc
Child and Adolescent Mental Health – MSc
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – MSc
Common Professional Exam – GDL
Computer Networking and Cyber Security – MSc
Computer Networking and Cyber Security with Work Experience – MSc
Conference Interpreting – MA
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability – Adv Dip Pro Dev
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability – MSc
Counselling Psychology – Prof Doc
Creative, Digital and Professional Writing – MA
Crime, Violence and Prevention – MSc
Criminology – MSc
Criminology and Psychopathology – MSc
Data Analytics – MSc
Design for Cultural Commons – MA
Dietetics and Nutrition – MSc
Digital Media – MA
Doctor of Philosophy – MPhil / Phd
Documentary Film Production – MA
Early Childhood Studies – MA
Education – MA
Employment Law and Practice – Adv Dip Pro Dev
English Language Teaching (Distance Learning) – MA
Environmental, Sustainable and Regeneration Design – MA
Financial Services Law, Regulation and Compliance (Top-up) – LLM
Fine Arts – MFA
Food Science – MRes
Food Science – MSc
Furniture Design – MA
Health and Social Care Management and Policy – MSc
Human Nutrition (Public Health / Sports) – MSc
Human Resource Management – MA
Human Resource Management – PG Dip
Human Rights and International Conflict – MA
Information Technology (Distance Learning) – MSc
Interior Design – MA
International Banking and Finance – MSc
International Business Management – MSc
International Business Management with Project Management – MSc
International Events, Leisure and Tourism Management – MSc
International Oil, Gas and Energy Law (Top-up) – LLM
International Relations – MA
International Trade and Finance – MSc
Interpreting – MA
LLM Legal Practice – LLM
Learning and Teaching in Higher Education – MA
Legal Practice – LLM
Legal Practice Course – PG Dip
Maritime Law (Top-Up) (Distance Learning) – LLM
Marketing – MA
Master of Business Administration – MBA
Master of Philosophy – MPhil
Master of Public Administration (MPA) – MA
Media and Entertainment Law (Top-up) – LLM
Medical Genomics – MSc
Organised Crime and Global Security – MA
PGCE Early Years (3 – 7) – PGCE
PGCE Primary (5-11) – PGCE
PGCE Secondary English with Drama – PGCE
PGCE Secondary English with Media – PGCE
PGCE Secondary Mathematics – PGCE
PGCE Secondary Modern Languages – PGCE
PGCE Secondary Science with Biology – PGCE
PGCE Secondary Science with Chemistry – PGCE
PGCE Secondary Science with Physics – PGCE
Peace, Conflict and Diplomacy – MA
Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery Systems – MSc
Policing, Security and Community Safety – Prof Doc
Political Violence and Radicalisation Studies – MSc
Primary (7-11) (Key Stage 2) – PGCE
Product Design – MA
Psychology – MSc
Psychology of Mental Health – MSc
Public Art and Performance – MA
Public Health – MSc
Safeguarding and Security – MA
Social Work – MSc
Sport Psychology – MRes
Sport and Exercise Medicine – MRes
Sport and Exercise Science – MRes
Sports Coaching – MRes
Sports Therapy – MSc
Teaching Languages (Arabic) – MA
Teaching Languages (English) – MA
Technology Entrepreneurship – MSc
Textile Design – MA
Translation – MA
Woman and Child Abuse – MA
Youth and Community Work – MSc
Accommodation
It’s important to find somewhere safe, affordable and comfortable to live in a new city, so we’re here to give you a comprehensive guide to student housing in London.
Coming to university and living in a major city like London is an exciting prospect and it’s important to find somewhere safe, affordable and comfortable to live.
We aim to give you a comprehensive guide to student housing in London, including:
Finding accommodation in external student halls of residence.
Searching for private rented accommodation (flat shares, whole flat and house rentals).
Finding single-semester and short-stay accommodation, including homestay and hotels and bed and breakfasts (B&Bs).
Living in private rented accommodation.
Landlord services including opportunities for landlords and agents to advertise accommodation to our students
Please note: London Metropolitan University does not own or manage any halls of residence or accommodation. All halls and accommodation featured on this site are privately owned, therefore applications must be submitted directly to the hall provider.
University of Bedfordshire
We are proud to be an internationally recognised and award winning institution with a heritage of quality education going back more than 100 years. We appear in the Times Higher Education World University rankings and are also ranked as one of the top 250 universities in the world under 50 years old in the Young University rankings.
At Bedfordshire we are renowned for our vibrant and cosmopolitan student population that includes more than 20,000 students from over 100 countries. We are a modern university that believes in nurturing our students to become educated, employable and entrepreneurial global citizens, and offer a wide range of degree courses tailored to meet the needs of our students and providing them with transformational opportunities through access to an excellent educational experience.
We lead the way in expanding educational opportunity; more than half of our students come from lower socio-economic backgrounds or from families with no history of participation in higher education. More than a third are mature returners to education and around a quarter are from Black or ethnic minority backgrounds under-represented in higher education.
We were delighted to celebrate a Silver award in the first ever Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and recently came eighth in the UK in the People and Planet University Green League. We enjoy high levels of student satisfaction and were recognised for the quality of our teaching in the last National Student Satisfaction, ranking 9th as the most improved university for teaching (2016 to 2019).
Studying at the University of Bedfordshire
We have two main campuses in Luton and Bedford, but are also active in Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, London and Birmingham, as well as globally, with a growing portfolio of international partnerships as far afield as Egypt, Vietnam, Oman and Mauritius.
We support our students in all aspects of their life and encourage through the excellent services we provide:
Superb, modern facilities across all our subject areas
Study skills development
Career and job-seeking guidance
Volunteer and work experience
Health and wellbeing services
Modern accommodation
Personal tutors
International education partners with opportunities to study overseas
Why Bedfordshire?
TEF Silver – Proud to achieve Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework
Ranked 9th for most improved in teaching – ( NSS 2019, 2019 compared to 2013)
Commended by the QAA for the high quality and standards of our higher education provision (QAA 2015)
Top 250 University under 50 years old (THE 2020)
One of 21 Business Schools awarded the Bronze Award for start-up and business growth advice (Small Business Charter)
8th in the country in the University Green League (People and Planet 2019)
Eco Campus Platinum award (2019)
Research
Our pioneering research into child sexual exploitation was named as one of the UK’s 100 best breakthroughs for its significant impact on people’s lives, as was our work on an international research project to develop the world’s first culturally aware robots.
Our ten Research Institutes (link to institutes) work to tackle the real-world problems challenges faced by our communities providing an evidence base for changes to government legislation.
Some of our more recent projects include Home Office funding to undertake work on modern slavery, the policing of cyber-harassment, and research commissioned by the Children’s Society showing the impact of excluding separated migrant children from legal aid.
Over the past three years we have worked with over 1,500 organisations, including other universities, charities, Government organisations and local businesses on areas of research and knowledge exchange generating a 49% increase in research and knowledge exchange income since 2013.
Local Community
At the University of Bedfordshire we recognise our potential to make a real impact within the communities we serve, locally, nationally and internationally. We aspire for our communities and the citizens who live and work in those communities, to thrive economically, culturally and socially.
We contribute significantly to both the financial and social regional economic growth both locally and nationally. In addition to our role as a large employer and educator, we are committed to working in partnership with our local area, boosting skills and productivity through knowledge exchange, skills provision, and expertise in research and consultancy.
We help to attract regeneration and development funding into the region and have grown this income by 25% in the past five years. In 2018/2019 we recorded 144 graduate start-ups, turning over 12.5 million and employing over 590 people – the 7th highest of 162 HEIs across the UK.
Faculties
The University of Bedfordshire has four faculties
University of Bedfordshire Business School
Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies and Science
Faculty of Education and Sport
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
Undergraduate Entry Requirements
2 A level passes (minimum C and D)
Year 12 (55% overall, 70% English to waive IELTs)
A recognised Foundation degree
Additional course requirements if any
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (55% or more)
UK Bachelor’s degree with Honours
Additional course requirements if any
English Language Requirements
The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master’s degree
IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
Exemptions
Students may be exempt from the University’s requirement to have a formal English language qualification if they have studied for a first degree in the English language medium in a majority English-speaking country, or they have passed one of the following:
GCSE or O Level English language grade C or above validated in the UK
IGCSE English as a First Language Grade C and the following individual scores: Reading Grade E, Writing Grade E, Speaking and Listening: Speaking Grade D (0522) or 2 (0500), Listening Grade D (0522) or 2 (0500)
IGCSE English as a Second Language Grade C and the following individual scores: Reading and Writing: Reading Grade D, Writing Grade D, Oral (Speaking) Grade C (0511) or 2 (0510), Listening Grade A
Scottish Certificate of Education Standard Grade English, minimum grade C
Scottish Certificate of Education Higher Grade English, minimum grade D
Irish Leaving Certificate – Ordinary Level English, minimum grade C
Irish Leaving Certificate – Higher Level English, minimum grade D
West African Examinations Council School Certificate (WAEC SSCE): Minimum Grade C/6
TOEFL iBT – Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
Pearson PTE – Listening: 51, Reading: 51, Speaking: 51, Writing: 51
Duolingo 90-105
Fees and Scholarships for International Students
| Courses | Fees 2020-2021 |
Undergraduate – BA/BSc | £12,650 (per annum)* |
Undergraduate – BA/BSc Degrees with Foundation | £12,650 (for Foundation Year only) |
Taught Masters – MA/MSc | £13,000 (total)* |
MBA | £14,250 (total) |
2 year Taught Masters / 22 months Taught Masters ‘with placement’ | £15,320 (total) |
2 year MBA / 22 months MBA ‘with placement’ | £16,000 (total) |
For undergraduate students after the first year of study with us standard published fees for 2020/2021 will apply for future years of study at the University of Bedfordshire.
*Please note the international fee for BSc Nursing with Registered Nurse (Adult) and MSc Nursing with Registration (Adult) has an additional £1,400 payable per annum for the provision of placement.
Scholarships
The Scholarship scheme for international students enrolling in the academic year 20/21 at one of our UK campuses is as follows:
An automatic £1,000 Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for new international applicants (undergraduate and postgraduate).
A £500 Prompt Payment Discount for applicants who pay their first year fees in full, before or at registration (undergraduate and postgraduate).
A further £500 for applicants who are also University of Bedfordshire alumni.
***Please note that the Pre-Masters is only available with our MSc courses delivered by the Business School. It is not available with MBAs, postgraduate courses ‘with placement’, the 2 Year MBA or 2 year taught Masters courses.
Accommodation
5 great reasons to live in University endorsed accommodation
1. Instant opportunity to make new friends
2. Safe and secure – Trained security staff on site 24/7, and fob and swipe card entry systems.
3. Your rent covers all bills and contents insurance
4. Stay connected – free Wi-Fi in all rooms, helping you easily connect with people from home as well as your new friends Village Life programme
5. Regular events such as BBQs, movie nights and day trip
Being a student isn’t just about studying – it can also be about lifestyle, and so deciding where to live is important. Enjoy a safe, secure and friendly home from home in our range of halls, with rooms to suit different budgets, and all close to our campuses.
University of Northampton
As one of the few universities to be ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), we know that sharing knowledge, supporting creativity and striving to make a positive difference will change the future. What motivates us is the drive to help people make the changes that will transform their lives – people like you.
We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.
We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that you actually learn rather than the way you are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.
Perhaps you want to study for a degree to kick-start your career or take it to the next level? Maybe you’re passionate about a subject that has grabbed your interest and want to learn every detail you can? Maybe you want to change the world for the better? Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do. We want to ensure that your experience studying with us enables you to transform your life and those of others too, no matter how great or small this may be.
Life at UON
We understand that moving to a new country is a huge step. In addition to our excellent teaching and academic courses, our International students choose us because our University community offers outstanding support and opportunities to ensure you have an exciting and rewarding experience.
With over 1000 International students joining us every year, we have developed an experienced network of services and facilities to help you make the most of your time with us.
Our Achievements
June 2017 – awarded Gold by the government for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), praising the quality of our student experience.
June 2017 – awarded Social Enterprise Gold Mark, an independent guarantee that we put the interests of society above anything else.
April 2016 – University partnered with Northamptonshire County Council and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation to launch a new social enterprise, First for Wellbeing, an integrated health and wellbeing service considered to be the first of its kind.
December 2015 – The University released its first social impact report that showed it delivered over £800,000 worth of extra-curricular student volunteering to the local community.
October 2015 – Work commenced on the University’s £330m brand-new Waterside Campus
September 2015 – The University was shortlisted for the third year in a row in the ‘Business School of the Year’ category of the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.
August 2015 – The £8.5m University of Northampton Innovation Centre is officially opened becoming the flagship building for the Northampton Enterprise Zone.
November 2014 – Became the first University to have a £231.5 million bond guaranteed by HM Treasury for its brand-new £330m brand-new Waterside Campus
August 2014 – student satisfaction increases to 89% (National Student Survey 2014)
June 2014 – maintain top 50 UK university placing in the Guardian University Guide
February 2014 – Midlands Business Awards Most Enterprising University of the Year (winner)
January 2014 – The brand-new St John’s Hall of Residence was officially opened and was shortlisted in the Best Urban Regeneration Project category of the 2015 Brick Awards.
November 2013 – Times Higher Education Awards University of the Year (shortlisted) and Business School of the Year (shortlisted)
September 2013 – recognised as the highest climbing university in the Times/Sunday Times University Guide 2014
June 2013 – Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards Outstanding Leadership and Management Team (shortlisted)
June 2013 – recognised as a top 50 UK university and the highest climbing university in the Guardian University Guide 2014
April 2013 – recognised as the highest climbing university in the Complete University Guide 2014
February 2013 – Midlands Business Awards Most Enterprising University of the Year (winner)
February 2013 – awarded Changemaker Campus status by AshokaU and recognised as number one for social enterprise
November 2012 – Times Higher Education Awards Enterpreneurial University of the Year (shortlisted)
August 2012 – Recognised by HESA as number one for employability amongst full-status universities in England
February 2012 – Midlands Business Awards Most Enterprising University of the Year (winner)
November 2012 – Times Higher Education Awards Enterpreneurial University of the Year (shortlisted)
August 2012 – Recognised by HESA as number one for employability amongst full-status universities in England
February 2012 – Midlands Business Awards Most Enterprising University of the Year (winner)
November 2011 – Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards Outstanding International Strategy (shortlisted)
August 2012 – Recognised by HESA as number one for employability amongst full-status universities in England
February 2012 – Midlands Business Awards Most Enterprising University of the Year (winner)
November 2011 – Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards Outstanding International Strategy (shortlisted)
June 2011 – Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards Outstanding Finance Team (shortlisted)
June 2011 – Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards Research Management Team (winner)
June 2011 – HEFCE/UnLtd Champions of Change Recognition Awards Outstanding HEI Supporting Social Enterpreneurship (winner)
May 2011 – Guardian University Guide – recognised as number one for Value Added.
Courses:
Advertising and Marketing
Art and Design
Biological Sciences
Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
Computing
Continuing Professional Development CPD
Economics, Accounting and Finance
Education
Engineering
English
Environmental Sciences
Events, Tourism and Hospitality
Fashion
Games Art, Design, and Programming
History, International Relations and Politics
Human Resource Management
Journalism and Media
Law
Leather
Management and Logistics
MBA
Nursing and Midwifery
Performing Arts
Policing and Criminology
Psychology, Counselling and Sociology
Public and Professional Healthcare
Social Work and Social Care
Sport and Exercise
Teacher Training
International Scholarship
International Scholarships
We are committed to providing opportunities and rewards to the best and brightest applicants. With this in mind, we offer generous scholarship schemes that provide merit-based financial support for International students from outside of the EU.
“The University gave me a scholarship based on my academic achievements, it was certainly a great help and one of the biggest motivations for me to come to the UK to study as I came from a low-income family. The University of Northampton has plenty of opportunities and support to encourage young people to go to university.” – Khanh, Vietnam.
Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a 30% reduction in tuition fees for every year of your study (excluding placement years). All full-time Undergraduate and Postgraduate taught courses delivered on campus fall within the scheme and you will be considered for a scholarship on the basis of your academic achievement.
You do not have to apply for this scholarship separately from your initial application and you will be informed of the outcome in your offer letter.
The International Graduate Scholarship
The International Graduate Scholarship offers a 50% fee discount to graduates of the University of Northampton who studied on campus in the UK. This scholarship is available to you if you are wishing to study a Master’s course and have achieved a second class degree from a three or four year Bachelor’s degree or a first class degree from a one-year Top Up programme. Top Up graduates with a second class degree will be eligible for 20% graduate scholarship.
You do not have to apply for this scholarship separately from your initial application and you will be informed of the outcome in your offer letter.
Government Scholarship Schemes
We are a proud participant in a number of UK and overseas government scholarship schemes. These schemes, including the Chevening Scholarship and Commonwealth Scholarship, provide opportunities for students otherwise unable to afford the full costs of an overseas education. We are listed on a variety of overseas government sponsorship lists. If you are seeking to study with us under one of these schemes, check the Ministry of Education website for your home country for eligibility criteria.
Commonwealth Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK awards over 900 scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens each year. For further information, please visit the Commonwealth Scholarships website.
English language Requirements
The minimum English language requirements for all International and EU students are:
Bachelors degrees: IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent)
Masters degrees: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent)
Postgraduate research degrees: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each band (or equivalent)
Some courses have specific English language requirements; where this is the case, it will be shown on our Course pages.
You will not usually need to provide further evidence of English language ability if you hold a degree or postgraduate diploma taught in English or if you studied in a majority native English speaking country and are applying for a Bachelors or Masters degree.
Equivalent qualifications guidance
The minimum levels required in the most common English tests are detailed in our Comparison of English language test scores.
We consider Pre-sessional English programmes taken at other UK institutions and various qualifications from overseas, including high school level English qualifications, providing we are satisfied that the programme meets the minimum requirements, shown above.
Pre-sessional Academic English (PEP) language courses
If you do not meet these requirements, we may offer you a place with the condition that you pass the appropriate pre-sessional academic English (PEP) language course. Your offer letter will tell you the length and cost of the programme.
To join a PEP course as a Tier 4 international student, you must present an IELTS for UKVI result, sometimes referred to as a Secured English Language Test (SELT) – no other English language test is acceptable. If you are an EU student a SELT is not required, any other acceptable English test is satisfactory.
English Language Support
Even if you have the minimum level of English ability, you may feel you need additional support. We have two options:
We offer a 4-week summer programme if would like to improve your academic and study skills before you start your degree course. You will find more information on the PEP course page.
If you would like English language support once you have started your course, we offer free one-to-one tutorials to help you make the most of your studies. You can find more information on the ‘EAP Extra’ page.
Support for your studies
We provide comprehensive study support. For example:
Your academic personal tutor can offer you one-to-one advice and progress reports
You can contact our dedicated Student Support and Advice Team if anything is affecting your ability to study.
Our Educational Linguistics Team offers free academic English Language support to help develop your skills.
We provide guidance on securing a placement, which you can access as soon as you confirm your offer.
International Student Support Services
Our International Student Support Services (ISSS) team offer free and confidential advice on Visas and immigration, and organise student orientation weeks to help you settle in to life at Northampton. They are here to support every International student throughout their time here.
Careers and Employability
In addition to industry-relevant courses, the University of Northampton offers a range of services to help you develop the skills and experience you need to build your career and future. This includes:
Changemaker Hub– We are one of 2 Changemaker Campuses in the UK offering everything from CV advice, to summer adventures in other countries.
Enterprise Boost– Encouraging enterprise to all forms, including the Enterprise Boost Accelerator Programme.
Unitemps– To help you find part time work that accommodates your studies and build on your ambitions.
Student Experience Support
Your university experience does not stop at your studies, and we offer every student access to a range of support services to enhance their experience.
Our International Orientation week is designed to help you adapt to a new country, from setting up a bank account to registering with a doctor.
In addition, the following services are available to University of Northampton students:
Accommodation Services
Additional Needs and Disability Support (ASSIST)
Counselling and Mental Health Team
Financial Guidance Team
Multi-faith Chaplaincy
Residential Life team
Students’ Union – which offers International Student Mentoring (a buddy scheme to help new students to acclimatise)
University Accommodation
At the University of Northampton, we offer a range of options when it comes to accommodation for students, including halls of residence and privately-owned housing. We have a selection of university accommodation available at Waterside Campus, in the Town Centre and at Scholars Green Student Village.
We offer single and twin rooms with shared bathrooms or en-suites, complete with halls facilities and accommodation services. The rooms are all equipped with network access and WiFi, as well as 24-hour security and a dedicated support team. If you’re unsure about what life in student halls entails, visit our Living in Halls page. If you have made a student accommodation application, you will need to know important information about your room offer and extra information about TV licensing.
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University pursues a path of excellence in scholarship and collegial life without reservation or hesitation. The University’s distinctive philosophy is to ‘educate in the round’ – mind, body and spirit – in the quest for Truth, Beauty and Goodness.
With a history extending 175 years, Liverpool Hope has developed a strong tradition of scholarship and research in key disciplines.
Liverpool Hope has two main teaching campuses. Hope Park is situated in a leafy suburb of Liverpool and is a mini educational village. The Creative Campus in Liverpool city centre is the home to our creative and performing arts subjects. Both campuses have seen major investment in recent years, so traditional architecture now sits beside contemporary buildings and facilities.
The University places great emphasis on the bringing together of research excellence and top-quality teaching. This is facilitated by a community of academics and scholars who are of the highest calibre. This research-informed teaching enables our students to develop into rounded and employable graduates who can take their place confidently as global citizens in the 21st century.
Our Mission and Values
We want to ensure our students receive a well-rounded education when they come to study with us. Everything we do, both academically and pastorally, revolves around our missions and values.
Mission and Values Statement
Liverpool Hope University is Europe’s only ecumenical university foundation; its three founding colleges, S Katharine’s (1844) (formerly Anglican), Notre Dame College (1856) and Christ’s College
(1964) (both formerly Catholic) form a fully integrated academic collegium.
Liverpool Hope University welcomes all who seek a sound higher education. It is deeply committed to a culture of research and scholarship, and to preparing its graduates to serve the common good. Its educational philosophy is based on the triune quest for Truth, Beauty and Goodness.
DESTINATIONS OF LEAVERS FROM HIGHER EDUCATION
The 2016/17 Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey results show Liverpool Hope has one of the best graduate employment rates in the UK.
98.1% of our graduates were in employment or further education six months after graduating
This makes us Top 2 in the UK and 1st in England for graduate employment
National Student Survey
Liverpool Hope continues to perform well in the North West, placing top 3 in several categories in the 2019 survey.
Top 3 in the North West for Teaching on my Course
Top 2 in the North West for Assessment and Feedback
Top 2 in the North West for Learning Community
Top 3 in the North West for Student Voice
Data taken from 129 universities surveyed in the 2019 National Student Survey (NSS). The Teaching on my Course is measured by questions 1 through 4 in the 2019 NSS. Assessment & Feedback is measured by questions 8 through 11 in the 2019 NSS. Learning Community is measured by questions 21 and 22 in the 2019 NSS. Learning Community is measured by questions 23 through 25 in the 2019 NSS
Teaching Excellent Framework
Just one in five UK Higher Education providers achieved gold standard in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) – including Liverpool Hope. We’re the only gold-rated university in the City.
According to the government’s Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), Liverpool Hope University is, “of the highest quality found in the UK” and is “delivering consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students.”
THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide provides an institutional ranking, based on student opinions of teaching quality and wider university experiences. This is combined with the outcomes of the 2014 research assessments, graduate job prospects and course entry standards.
Top 3 in the North West for Teaching Quality
Top 3 in the North West for Student Experience
Top 3 in the North West for Graduate Prospects
THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLES
In The Guardian University League Tables, universities are ranked according to: course satisfaction; teaching quality; feedback; staff-student ratio; spend per student; average entry tariff; a value-added score that compares students’ degree results with their entry qualifications; career after six month and continuation rate.
Liverpool Hope has retained its place as the city’s top University in the latest Guardian University League Tables 2020
Top 3 in the North West
The top University in Liverpool
Hope also appears in the top 25 for six subjects listed, and is ranked eighth the country for Computer Science.
Hope are also ninth for Theology and Religious Studies, 13th for Geography, 14th for Sport Science, 16th for Education and 25th for Social Work.
Life at Hope
We know that coming to university is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. We also know that university isn’t just about getting a degree, it’s about the overall experience. All of our staff work hard to make sure you have the best possible time while you study with us.
We are incredibly lucky to have two beautiful teaching campuses on the doorstep of one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, making Liverpool Hope University a great place to study.
We have invested heavily over a number of years to ensure we have the best facilities for our students. These include:
– 2 libraries
– a gym
– a sports hall
– a shop
– 2 restaurants
– 7 cafes
– a laundrette
– a number of Halls of Residence, totalling over 1,100 student rooms across 3 sites.
Our investment doesn’t stop there, we also offer extensive pastoral care and support to help you along your journey. Our Student Support and Wellbeing team provide an integrated one-stop shop for pastoral support services, meaning you don’t get passed around between departments.
We also offer academic and learning support from both your subject tutors and a team of personal academic support tutors based within each Faculty.
Our Campuses
At Liverpool Hope University, we have two beautiful main teaching campuses, a dedicated accommodation campus, and an outdoor education centre. It is within the beautiful landscaped grounds of these campuses that you will study, live and socialise, whilst enjoying all of the benefits of being in the vibrant city of Liverpool.
Why Choose Liverpool University
Liverpool Hope University is a vibrant community of scholars, students and support staff. We are proud of our past, confident in our present and ambitious for our future. With a history extending over 175 years, Liverpool Hope has developed a distinctive ethos that brings together scholarship, research and teaching.
The University is ranked top three in the UK for Teaching Quality by The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 and was recently awarded Gold status in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Just one in five UK Higher Education providers achieved the gold standard, which measures excellence in teaching quality, learning environment, and student outcomes – the extent to which all students achieve their educational and professional goals.
CITY OF LIVERPOOL
The city of Liverpool is a wonderful place to study. With a rich culture and heritage and an International airport on the doorstep, why study anywhere else? Find out more about the city of Liverpool.
English Language Requirements
If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you will also have to meet the English language requirements for your study. These requirements are set by the UK Government.
As a Higher Education Institute, Liverpool Hope University can choose how to assess a student’s knowledge of English. However, to meet UKVI requirements, all Tier 4 students must be at CEFR level B2 if you’re studying at a degree level or higher.
You do not have to prove your knowledge of English if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, one of the countries listed below:
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
New Zealand
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
UK
USA
You also do not have to prove your knowledge of English if one of the following applies:
you are a national of Canada
you have studied in the UK before as a Tier 4 (Child) student*
you are applying to come to the UK for a study abroad programme as part of a university degree course in the USA
*Please see Tier 4 Migrant Guidance for full details
At Liverpool Hope University, we will accept a range of qualifications and English Equivalencies to satisfy both your Academic English Requirements and English for UKVI purposes.
Please see the tabs above for more detailed information regarding: tests, qualifications, country specific information and foundation English entry.
Exam/Board | Undergraduate | Postgraduate | Minimum Subject requirements |
IELTS Indicator | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 in Reading and Writing mandatory, and 5.5 minimum in each sub-skill (UG) minimum 6.0 in each sub-skill (PG) |
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition | 80 | 88 | Minimum Test scores: Listening: 17 Reading 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 |
*If you already hold an Proficiency in the English Langauge Certificate, below are the entry requirements for each test.
Your test must have been taken within the past 2 years
Exam/Board | Undergraduate | Postgraduate | Minimum Subject requirements |
IELTS | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 in Reading and Writing mandatory, and 5.5 minimum in each sub-skill (UG) minimum 6.0 in each sub-skill (PG) |
TOEFL iBT | 80 | 88 | Minimum Test scores: Listening: 17 Reading 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 |
Pearson | 51 | 58 | 51 in each sub-skill |
Cambridge English Examinations | 169 (upwards) overall | 176 (upwards) overall | 160 minimum in Each sub-skill |
Cambridge ESOL (Skills for Life) | Level 2 | Level 2 | Pass required in |
Oxford Test of English (OTE) | 120 | 130 | 120 in Reading and Writing No score lower than 111 (UG) No score lower than 120 (PG) |
Trinity College ISE | ISE II with Distinction in all four components | ISE III with Pass in all four components OR ISE II with Distinction in all four components |
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Euroexams | Level B2 Distinction , with no component less than 60% | Level C1 Pass, with no component less than 50% |
Country Specific Qualification | Undergraduate | Postgraduate | Minimum Subject Requirements |
Austria – Matura / Reifeprüfung | Grade 2 | Grade 2 |
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Denmark – Bevis for Studentereksamen | Grade 7 | Grade 7 |
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Germany – Leistungskurs / Kurs mit erhöhtem Anforderungsniveau, English | 10 | 10 |
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Hong Kong – HKDSE | Grade 4 | Grade 4 |
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India – Standard 12 | 70% in English | 70% in English |
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Netherlands – VWO, English | Grade 8 | Grade 8 |
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Nigeria – WASSC (WAEC) | C6 | C6 |
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Norway – Vitnemål | Grade 4 | Grade 4 |
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Poland – Matura | 70% in Advanced Level English | 70% in Advanced Level English |
Scholarship
We are committed to encouraging applications from international students with high academic qualifications who will benefit from study in the UK. Our generous programme of scholarships includes the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship and the International Postgraduate Scholarship.
Undergraduate Study
Award | Eligibility | Amount | Availability | Deadline |
International Excellence Bursary | Undergraduate offer holders. Outstanding academic achievements during pre-university study. | £500 | Unlimited | Deducted from tuition fee |
International Electronic Engineering Scholarship | Applicants for UG study meeting minimum entry requirements. | 50% off 1 years’ tuition spread across the three years of study | Unlimited | Automatically issued upon acceptance of study |
International Foundation Scholarship | Students who have studied in a faith based school in Hong Kong or Malaysia. | 50% off 1 years’ tuition spread across the three years of study | Unlimited | Automatically issued upon acceptance of study |
Early Payment Discount | Undergraduate applicants who make the early payment and are either paying full fees or only in receipt of the Undergraduate Excellence Bursary (£500). | £1,000 | Unlimited | Must pay full fees before 1st September |
Applicants studying at one of the GEMS Education Schools. | 50% off 1 years tuition spread across three years of study | Unlimited | Automatically issued upon acceptance of study |
Postgraduate Study
Awards | Eligibility | Amount | Availability |
International Excellence Bursary | Applicants for postgraduate study who have achieved an equivalent to 2.1 or above in their Undergraduate degree will receive a £3000 deduction off their tuition fee. | £3,000 | Unlimited |
Applicants for postgraduate study. | 50% off tuition fees | Five | |
Applicants for MA Disability Studies and MSc Ecology and Environmental Management and Ma Education only. | Full tuition fees, return airfares and monthly allowance | Two | |
Welcomes candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, for full-time Master’s study at a UK university. | Full Tuition fees,return airfare and monthly allowance | Externally Awarded | |
Applications are now open for 2019 Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for citizens of high income Commonwealth countries. | Full Tuition fees,return airfare and monthly allowance | Externally Awarded | |
Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAC) | Applicants wishing to study a one year masters programme or 3 year PHD research programme in the UK in certain areas | Full tuition fee and allowances covered by British Council | One |
Immigration and Visa
If you are coming to study at the University and you are a non-UK/EU student, you will likely need a visa before you travel.
Do I Need a Visa?
EU/EEA/Swiss National
If you are a national of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, you do not currently need immigration permission to live, study or work in the UK. However this is subject to change depending on how/when the UK leave the EU.
Please note, if you are an Irish citizen your position will remain unchanged, and your right to live and study in the UK will not be affected by Brexit.
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss national
If you are coming to Liverpool Hope to study on a Study Abroad or Exchange Programme, and will be here for less than six months, you can apply for a Short-term study visa. If you are coming to study on the Study Abroad or Exchange Programme, and will be here for more than six months, or the programme contains a work placement element, then you will need to apply for a Tier 4 (General) Student visa.
If you are coming to study in the UK for more than six months on a Bachelors, Masters or Research degree, you will need to apply for a Tier 4 (General) Student visa.
TIER 4 (GENERAL) STUDENT VISA
If you are coming to study on a Bachelors, Masters or Research degree, or are joining us on the Study Abroad or Exchange Programme for more than six months, you will need to apply for a Tier 4 General Student visa, under Tier 4 of the Points-based system.
SHORT-TERM STUDY VISA
If you are a non EU/EEA/Swiss national coming to Liverpool Hope to study on a Study Abroad or Exchange Programme, and will be here for less than six months, you can apply for a Short-term study visa.
Accommodation
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Moving away to university can be both exciting and daunting. Moving to university is probably the first time you have lived away from home, and we want to make sure that the process is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. We have a whole support network in place to make halls your home away from home.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE TEAM
Our Residential Life team are here to support you during your time in halls. In each hall there is a Senior Resident Tutor (SRT) who will be your point of contact if you ever need any help. The SRTs are current or recently-graduated students, so have all lived in halls and experienced the highs and lows of moving away from home for the first time. If you are having any trouble in your hall, you should first speak to your SRT who will be able to advise you.