City University has buildings around central London with the main campus at Northampton Square in the North London Borough of Islington. There are smaller enclaves in Holborn, the City of London, Smithfield and Whitechapel.
Background and History
City began life as the Northampton Institute, named after the Marques who donated the land for its buildings in Islington. Originally the University had quite a narrow range of subjects, drawing mainly from applied physics and chemistry. The Institute then grew and expanded into the fields of aeronautics and as the result of a merger, into nursing and midwifery. The Institute received its charter in 1966 and changed its name to City University London. Recent developments have included the construction of the Cass Business School near the Barbican.
Location and Accessibility
By Road: Travelling by car to City is not advisable as parking is strictly limited and the congestion charge is in force. The University is well served by local bus routes, and national bus services arrive at nearby Liverpool Street station.
By Rail: The nearest tube to the main campus is Angel on the Northern line. National rail services are available from Liverpool Street and Farringdon rail. Most facilities are wheelchair friendly and accommodation is available for people with disabilities.
What's on Offer
BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MBA, Graduate (Conversion) Diploma, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, MRes, MPhil, PhD.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements vary from course to course but examples include:
Economics: AAA/B at A-level with B or above in Maths and English GCSE, 35 points in the IB or DDD at BTEC.
Sociology: AAB at A-level, 35 points in the IB or DDD at BTEC.
Business Studies: AAA at A-level, 35 points in the IB or DDD at BTEC.