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101, Westminster, London, W1W 6XH, UK
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The University of Westminster
London, WestminsterContact The University of Westminster
| Phone | 020 7911 5000 |
| Fax | 020 7911 5858 |
| Web | www.westminster.ac.uk |
| [email protected] |
81%
Overall Satisfaction
12%
Time in Lectures
29%
Course Work
£8,872
Max Fee
£8,087
Average Uni Accomodation
£9,800
Private Accomodation
81%
Go on to work or study
70%
Employed after 6 months
£22,047
Average Salary
280
Average UCAS Points
125
Lowest UCAS Points
5%
1st Class Degree
Information
About The University of Westminster
Westminster has four campuses found on Regent Street, New Cavendish Street, Marylebone and a final site outside central London in Harrow. All campuses are accessible by tube, although Oxford Circus can become clogged with tourists in summer so may not be ideal when you're running late for a lecture.
Background and History
Westminster began life as the country's first polytechnic, opening as the Royal Polytechnic Institution in 1839. The polytechnic slowly branched out from the applied sciences and ventured into the arts and humanities, awarding degrees through the University of London. In 1992 the polytechnic was granted the ability to award its own degrees and changed its name to Westminster University.Location and Accessibility
By Rail: The nearest tube stations for the Regent Street, Cavendish, Marylebone and Harrow campuses are Oxford Circus, Goodge Street, Baker Street and Northwick Park respectively. National Rail services are available from nearby Marylebone and King's Cross.
By Road: Driving into central London is a problem with both parking and the congestion charge. Local busses are available to Regent Street and Oxford Circus and national buses arrive at Victoria station.
Most facilities are wheelchair friendly and accommodation is available designed for usage by people with disabilities.
What's on Offer
BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MBA, Graduate (Conversion) Diploma, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, MRes, MPhil, PhdEntry Requirements
Requirements vary by course but examples include: English: BB/BBC at A-level, 30 points in the IB or DDM in BTEC. Law: ABB at A-level, 32 points in the IB or DDM in BTEC Life Sciences: CCC at A-level, 26 in the IB or MMM in BTECAccommodation at The University of Westminster
University Accommodation
Halls of residences are available in central London, Wembley and Harrow although most first years are housed in the newer facilities at Wembley. Fees vary depending on the size of the room and the amount of shared facilities.Private Accommodation
The West End of London is one of the most exclusive places to live in the world so rents will stretch the budgets of most students. If you're willing to travel a bit further afield the price of a room in a shared house can range from £400-700 a month. Westminster operates an approved private landlords scheme which should help you find a place.Courses & Fees
Faculties and Departments
The University of Westminster is divided into a number of academic schools: The School of Architecture and the Built Environment, The School of Electronics and Computer Science, The School of Law, The School of Life Sciences, The School of Media, Arts and Design, The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages, Westminster Business SchoolAcademic Strengths and Research Profile
The university is ranked second by the 2008 Research Assessment exercise for Communications, Cultural and Media Studies and is also strong in Art and Design as well as Architecture. Westminster is one of the few universities in the country which offer degrees in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and Tradition Chinese Medicine, a fact which is has received some criticism for.Tuition Fees
Tuition fees vary depending on the course of study and whether you wish to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Fees for international students are also likely to be considerably higher than those for UK/EU students. For a full list of fees it is advisable to contact the university directly or visit their website.Financial Support
Westminster participates in the means tested National Scholarship Programme and the Westminster Scholarship Scheme. Through these and partial course fee waivers the university aims to provide some form of financial support to 74% of full time undergraduates.
Facilities at The University of Westminster
Academic Facilities
Westminster's facilities have been rebuilt a number of times during its history so now the campuses are quite varied in their degrees of modernity. A refurbishment programme is underway at the Harrow campus and a new learning platform' is being built with increased academic facilities and an enhanced library at the Marylebone campus.Other on-site Amenities
The campuses have a number of cafeterias, social spaces and student bars. The Marylebone campus has the P3 exhibition centre which has hosted London Fashion Week and other fashion events. Most of the universities sports facilities are located outside central London with sites in Harrow and Chiswick.Medical and Social Care
A student medical centre is available on campus as well as nearby NHS walk-in centres. The university has a chaplaincy and Muslim and multi-faith prayer rooms at all sites. Westminster also runs an adjusting to life in the UK' programme to help international students integrate and weekly meditation session are held on the Cavendish site.
What's on in the Area
The City of Westminster hosts many of London's attractions including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the shopping areas of Regent Street and Oxford Circus and the many theatres and galleries of the West End. Nearby Soho offers a busy and vibrant nightlife with bars, clubs and an internationally famous gay scene.
Moving On
Westminster runs a variety of careers services including internships, volunteering, practise aptitude tests and interviews to enhance the employability of graduates. Despite these efforts Westminster is ranked very low in the country in terms of graduate employability.
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