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London Metropolitan University, also known as London Met, has a fantastic range of postgraduate degrees available. Whether students want to improve their job prospects, follow their passion, or change their career direction completely, a postgraduate degree at London Met is the first step in the right direction.
The university supports students all the way through their studies and provides guidance to support them in attaining new jobs or promotions once they have completed their studies. Graduates from this university have gone on to become leaders, change makers, advocates, innovators and pioneers.
London Met truly values work-related learning so students gain the knowledge and skills needed to be properly prepared for a successful career. Not only do students gain academic qualifications, but many courses are professionally accredited too.
London Met provides taught master’s degrees in a wide range of subject areas. It offers postgraduate diplomas and certificates, as well as a range of PGCEs. If students are interested in research, they can study for an MRes, MPhil, PhD or professional doctorate.
Postgraduate
London Met has many options for postgraduate study, helping students to improve their job prospects, change career direction or simply pursue a passion.
The postgraduate offering is clearly career focused, and London Met creates many opportunities for its students to gain experience and skills for the workplace. They can even access an industry expert as a mentor, to offer advice about their career progression and the next steps to take.
The university offers a wide range of postgraduate courses that provide much more than just academic qualifications, with many having the added advantage of professional accreditation.
The lecturers at London Met have a vast amount of industry experience and many are practising professionals who have undertaken outstanding research.
Certain postgraduate degrees are also accredited by professional bodies, such as the Psychology MSc which is accredited by the British Psychological Society. As well as their degree qualifications, students can include this accreditation on their CVs once they have completed their course.
Many of the university courses are available to study on a full-time or part-time basis, and the university offers students January start dates as well as the usual one in September. Additionally, there are certain courses that can be studied from home via distance learning.
Entry requirements for postgraduate qualifications at London Metropolitan University vary depending on the course. Some may ask for an undergraduate degree in a related field, while others may accept students with any successful undergraduate degree depending on the final grade.
Students who don’t have a degree and who are returning to education as mature student will be able to discuss their options with the university, looking at how relevant work experience may be sufficient for a successful application.
Entry requirement information can be found on the individual course pages on the university’s website.
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Art, architecture and design courses where tutors include Patrick Brill OBE, AKA Bob and Roberta Smith, Guardian journalist Anne Karpf and Peter St John, partner at Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery, Caruso St John Architects.
Law courses in the Business and Law School (equipped with a life-size mock courtroom) – notable alumni include Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and award-winning international human rights barrister, Dr Tunde Okewale MBE.
Education and teacher training courses that produce highly trained teachers in London.
Science courses where students can benefit from one of the largest teaching labs in Europe and get involved with ground-breaking research in areas such as cancer immunotherapy.
Computing and digital media courses, which allow students access to cutting-edge technology (we’re talking a fully equipped journalism newsroom and some of the most advanced Cisco labs in London) and unique learning opportunities in its Cyber Security Research Centre.
Social sciences courses, which are taught by industry experts with years of experience (including senior police officers and experienced probation officers, with visits from global leaders, such as members of the US congress).
London Met is focused on ensuring students have the skills and experience they need to have a successful career after graduating. Many London Met courses provide a significant amount of consultancy work with partners in business and public bodies, giving students real-life industry experience.
If a student wants to become an entrepreneur or to refine a business idea, the university’s Student Enterprise team is there to help. Students can find this team at the university’s business incubator, Accelerator.
London Met’s graduate success stories include:
Arctic Power Berries – stocked in Harrods and Ocado.
Melting Pot LDN – a popular street food and catering business.
TRIM-IT – the first app-powered mobile barbershop.
Measure – a stock-taking system used by companies including Hilton, Marriott and Frankie & Benny’s.
The university’s students’ union, Met SU, is the central hub for all student societies, sports teams, social events, student media channels and independent advice on a range of academic issues. All students become a member of the students’ union when they study at London Met.
Students can put themselves forward for a role within Met SU to gain experience in making key decisions and providing leadership within an organisation. There’s also a lot of social causes that students can get involved with, and Met SU can help them with both campaigning and representation.
There are more than 50 societies students can get involved with, including sports, faith-based and cultural societies. They can also gain media experience with the university’s student radio station or student magazine.
Clubs and societies
There’s a society for everyone at London Met, and with over 50 to choose from, students are bound to find something. There’s an Afro-Caribbean society, a maths society, a nutrition society, a women’s forum society, and many more. And if they can't find what they're looking for, students are also encouraged to set up their own societies.
The university also provides students with a free gym membership and fitness classes. Students can get involved in a variety of sporting clubs, including rugby, cheerleading, basketball and football. The teams have represented London Met in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) championships and the London Universities Sport Leagues (LUSL).
City life
Students can make the most of living in the heart of the UK’s capital city and can experience London’s tourist attractions, food, bars, nightlife and theatres, as well as making the most of the shopping destinations and parks.
London Met’s Holloway campus is next to the Emirates Stadium, and close to Finsbury Park, and the Aldgate campus is near Whitechapel Art Gallery and Brick Lane. There’s plenty going on around the university campuses, and much for students to explore.
However, students don’t need to step off campus to have a good time. The university hosts a variety of events at its onsite venue, the Rocket, with everything from film screenings and quizzes to DJ sets and an affordable bar.
London Met’s accommodation team is there to help students by providing guidance and advice on how to find the right place to live in London.
The university doesn’t own any halls of residence but it can provide information about the external halls of residence available, as well as homestay options and advice on privately rented accommodation. The rent for student halls often includes utility bills, meaning payments are much simpler to manage.
There’s also a range of accommodation options available if students choose to live in halls, from single rooms with a shared bathroom to an en-suite rooms and even studio accommodation.
Students can also access London Metropolitan University's page on the Student Pad website to help them find a private room, flat, or house. This website includes a message board so that students can look for other people to rent with.
Facilities
London Met has a range of state-of-the-art facilities and, over the past few years, has invested in innovative smart technology that's designed to help students get the most out of their studies.
London Met knows that its students have different needs, and its support teams are there to help students every step of the way.
They cover a wide range of topics affecting student life, including academic and personal matters. Students can get help through financial advice, dedicated support for disabilities or students with dyslexia, and any questions around accommodation.
London Met wants its students to reach their full potential. The university school offices are available to help support students throughout their studies and should be the first place they visit with any concerns they have. There are also the Student Zone web pages that students can use to find out more about the information and advice available.
There are several bursaries and grants available to postgraduate students, including a Disabled Students’ Allowance and a Social Work Bursary. The qualification criteria for financial support varies depending on the individual award being applied for, and so students are encouraged to look into their options early to give them the maximum amount of time to apply.
Information about London Met’s latest bursaries and scholarships can be found on the university’s bursary information and scholarships page.
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London Met has more than 100 taught postgraduate courses for people to choose from, ranging from master’s degrees in architecture and artificial intelligence to studies on women and child abuse and youth and community work.
Taught courses offer students the opportunity to learn from some of the leading experts in their field through seminars and smaller lecture-style classes. There is still an expectation of a high level of self-sufficient study alongside this.
Assessment of taught courses will depend on the subject field and may include essays, examinations and observed lab work.
Research
There’s an active research community of around 200 students studying for MPhils or PhDs in many areas. Two recent projects include research into healthcare for undocumented migrants and how metaphors translate from Spanish to English.
The university climbed 11 places in the latest Research Excellence Framework, with much of the research ranked “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”.
Students who choose a research-based qualification will be able to collaborate on projects that will shape the global community. As these courses are research-led, many can be studied remotely if necessary.
Students can check London Met’s course pages for more information on the type of courses available for distance learning and any requirements.
For the relevant courses, there’s a Virtual Learning Environment that students access for their studies, and this is how they’ll work with tutors and other students on their course.
If students have the right facilities and support, they may be able to complete an MPhil or PhD by distance learning.
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