Welcome to the University of Westminster Barbara Kelhar, Regional Manager [email protected] - best city in the world for university students! (QS, 2018 and 2019) • 620 square miles • 8 million inhabitants • 250 museums • 300 languages spoken • 6,128 licensed restaurants • 500,000 students • 15 million visitors annually • 500-plus cinema screens • 32,000 music performances a year • 100+ theatres • 5 international airports • 143 parks • 19 Football clubs • 1000+ years of history “It’s like the entire world in one city”

“IT’S LIKE AN ENTIRE WORLD IN ONE CITY” About Westminster

– Britain's first polytechnic (1838) – 4 London campuses, 3 colleges, 12 schools – Over 19,000 students from 165 countries. 4000 from outside the UK • Close links with professional organisations in commercial, industrial, political, media and artistic sectors • Work placement opportunities (British Telecom, IBM, RBS, Bank of England, NHS, Disney, Heinz) • Professional accreditations for the majority of courses Fitzrovia Campus

• Cinema •School of Social Sciences •Westminster Law School •School of Humanities •School of Life Sciences •School of Computer Science and Engineering Marylebone Campus • Westminster Business School • School of Architecture and Cities

Harrow Campus • Westminster School of Arts • Westminster School of Media and Communication Harrow Fitzrovia

Marylebone

Fitzrovia International Recognition

– 29th in UK and 4th in London for Communication & Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2020)

– 31st in the world for Media and Communications Studies (2020 QS World University Rankings)

– 19th in UK and 3rd in London for Film Production and Photography (Guardian University Guide 2020)

– 4th in London and 24th in the UK for Fashion and Textiles (Guardian University Guide 2020)

– 13th in UK for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism (Complete University Guide 2020); 2nd in London for Tourism and Events Management (Guardian University Guide 2020)

– 3rd in London and 24th in UK for Architecture (Guardian University Guide 2020)

– 7th in UK and 1st in London for Land & Property Management (Complete University Guide 2020)

– 15th in UK and 3rd in London for Art & Design (Complete University Guide 2020)

– 40th in UK and 2nd in London for Marketing (Complete University Guide 2020)

– 26th in UK and 4th in London for Politics (Guardian University Guide 2020)

– 31st in UK and 4th in London for Accounting and Finance (Guardian University Guide 2020)

– 26th in UK for Creative Writing (Complete University Guide 2020)

– 20th in UK and 3rd in London for Building (Complete University Guide 2020)

– 20th in UK and 2nd in London for Town and Country Planning (Complete University Guide 2020)

– 39th in UK and 2nd in London for Criminology (Guardian University Guide 2020)

– Ranked 14th in the world for percentage of international students (Times Higher Education International Student Table, 2018) Amazing Facilities

– Dedicated library for each campus – open 24/7 during term time – WBS Bloomberg Suite – Cutting-edge Fabrication Laboratories – Multimedia newsrooms, TV and radio studios School of Architecture and Cities

– 1st in London (6th in UK) - Tourism (Complete University Guide 2019); 3rd in London - Architecture; 2nd in London (17th in UK) - Building and Town and Country Planning – Field trips incorporated into many courses – Professional accreditations on many courses; staff and student RIBA winners – Construction site visits, internships, mentoring and work placements – Excellent facilities: digital printing workshop with laser cutter and 3D printers; Fabrication Laboratory with robotic model making equipment School of Architecture and Cities • Architecture and Interiors • Construction Management and Urban Planning • Tourism and Events • Transport and Logistics – BSc and MSc Architecture and Environmental Design – BA Designing Cities: Planning and Architecture Westminster School of Arts, Media & Communication

– Industry standard studios and equipment – Workshops and events led by industry experts, entrepreneurs and business leaders – Alumni and student success: Outstanding Debut BAFTA 2017; Short Film Oscar 2017; Illustration BA Honours alumnus Jim Kay; New Journalist of the Year Richard Holmes; BA Fashion students @ London and New York Fashion Week; Westminster students dominate Royal Television Society student awards – Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) and Centre for Research and Education in Arts and Media (CREAM) – https://folio.westminster.ac.uk/crb7762/twenty-twenty-vision Westminster School of Arts Westminster School of Media & Communication • Art and Design • Photography • Digital Media • Public Relations • Film • Radio • Fashion • Television • Journalism • Creative • Radio Industries • Media Studies Management • Music

– MA Interactive Media Practice – MA Data, Culture and Society

– BA Fashion Marketing and Promotion – MA Digital and Interactive Storytelling LAB

– MA Menswear School of Life Sciences School of Computer Science and Engineering

– Courses up to date with current trends in industry. Student projects focus on real life situations. Guest lectures and industrial visits – Year-long industry placement available on many UG courses – UoW is a Cisco Networking Academy, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security curriculum incorporated into BSc Computer Network Security – Companies that are involved with our courses, including industrial placements, are Intel, GE Aviation Systems Ltd., BBC, IBM UK Ltd., Catapult Satellite Applications, Spirent, NHS, Schneider Electric, TfL, Network Rail, ESA, Edwards and Siemens – Professional accreditation on many courses: Royal Society of Biology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, British Computer Society School of Life Sciences School of Computing and Engineering – Biological and Biomedical Sciences – Nutrition – Data Science and Informatics – Computer and Network Engineering – Computer Science and Engineering – Games Computing – BSc Data Science and Analytics – BSc Medical Science – BEng Smart Computer Systems College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Westminster Law School – University of Westminster Student Law Society and Legal Skills Academy; professional guest speakers; annual Law Fair (employer-led skills workshops and presentations) – Career development scheme enables students to be mentored by solicitors and barristers – Lawyer of the Year finalist (Modern Law Awards 2020) – Student Law Clinic for MLaw students (Qualifying Law Degree and the combined) Subject Areas

• Entertainment Law • Conflict Prevention, Dispute Resolution • Corporate Finance Law • Energy and Environmental Change • International & Commercial Dispute Resolution Law • International Commercial Law • International Law • • Legal Practice Course • Religion, Law and Society School of Humanities School of Social Sciences

– Guest lectures, careers and networking events – Study Abroad; field trips and internship opportunities on many courses – Politics and International Relations – module co-delivered at Hanoi University – Democratic Education Network http://www.denwestminster.net/ – Model United Nations – The British Convict Criminology project at the University of Westminster and HMP Pentonville. Students learning with “inside learners”. School of Humanities School of Social Sciences – English and Creative Writing – History – Languages – Psychology – Linguistics – Politics and International Relations – Criminology and Sociology – Visual Culture – Cultural Studies – BSc Psychology and Counselling Westminster Business School

– Professional Experience Year (UG) and Westminster Business Consultants – ‘What it Takes’ - successful Westminster alumni speakers each month to inspire students and recent graduates and give them the opportunity to network with each other. – Business School Blog http://blog.westminster.ac.uk/wbs/ – MSc Project Management Students Study Trip To Salzburg; MA International Development Management visit to UN in Geneva; MA International Business and Management visit to Tashkent – CIPD Centre of Excellence, recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Management Institute and ACCA Westminster Business School

• Accounting, Finance and Economics • Human Resource Management • Business and Management • Marketing • Project Management • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management • Construction Management and Urban Planning

MBA MSc Digital Business MSc FinTech with Business Analytics MSc Sustainability Management and Innovation MSc Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Enterprise Development Kaplan International College London Foundation Certificate Course Structure • Academic Skills modules • Student tutorials • Extra English Language tuition if required Pathways • Business, Law and Social Sciences (now including progression to Fashion Buying Management, Fashion Merchandise Management, Journalism and Public Relations and Advertising • Science and Engineering (Engineering and Life Sciences pathways) • Art and Design Foundation launched Sept 19 www.westminster.ac.uk/kicl Foundation Certificate for Art and Design

– English for Academic Purposes – Creative Practice and Portfolio – Visual Culture – PLUS additional art and design modules (including Entrepreneurship, Intermediate Digital Applications, People, Culture and Society), depending on IELTS score

BA Animation BA Illustration and Visual BA Architecture Communication BA Designing Cities: Planning and BA Interior Architecture Architecture BA Photography BA Fashion Design BA Contemporary Media Practice BA Fine Art Mixed Media BA Graphic Communication Design Kaplan International College – International Year One in Business – Accelerated route to a University of Westminster BA Business Management degrees. – Progression to undergraduate year two is guaranteed when you pass at the required level. – Entry requirements: at least 12 years of education and IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in all skills) – Start: September and January Kaplan International College Pre-Master’s in Business, Law and Social Sciences – 2 or 3 semester preparation for postgraduate courses at Westminster – Subjects of study include: Core academic skills modules Subject modules Student tutorials – Courses cover a range of study skills (note taking, presentation skills, avoiding plagiarism, time management skills, essay writing) – English language tuition is also available at a wide range of levels for students who need it. – Business and Law Pathways leading to Westminster masters programmes – www.westminster.ac.uk/kicl – Add value to your degree

– Study a foreign language (8 to choose from – free for UG) – Polylang – Westminster Plus Electives (UG) – Westminster Working Cultures (UG) – Jordan, Hong Kong, Mumbai and Washington – Talent Bank (paid temporary and part- time work across our campuses)and Volunteering Schemes – Smoke Media: Radio, Magazine and TV – Opportunity to study overseas as part of your degree on selected programmes Support for students -Student Advice – including visas, welfare, immigration -Student Welcome Festival – online for Sept 20 -Friends of Arriving New Students (FANS) and The Great Start - current students who are studying your undergraduate subject. -Students’ Union – student council, societies and sports -The 125 Fund - funding opportunity open to all current Westminster students to develop projects as part of, or in addition to their studies. Enhance your employability and professional development. March 2019 - £101,446 awarded to 122 students Support for Students

-Careers and Employability Service: mock interviews, making applications, employment fairs, mentoring, volunteering, annual Skills Academy, Job Search Strategies for International Students -Employability achievement award supporting your career development and formally recognising the extra-curricular activities -Creative Enterprise Centre - develop entrepreneurship skills, industry hackathons, internships, workshops and projects https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news Accommodation Mainly single en-suite rooms but some shared International students prioritised (but not guaranteed) – early application highly recommended (from early April) - apply online upon firm acceptance of an offer www.westminster.ac.uk/accommodation Costs approximately £130-£271 per week depending on room size and location Advice and information on private accommodation options Changes in response to COVID-19 – https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/faqs- from-prospective-students – We are planning to bring activities back on to campus in a phased approach, as Government guidance allows. – During Semester 1 of the 2020/21 academic year, we aim to ensure that elements of practical teaching that cannot be delivered online will go ahead on campus. – We will offer all students some on-campus experience opportunities during Semester 1 to meet lecturers and other students in their course, where it is safe to do so. – https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course- changes-in-response-to-covid-19 – https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course- changes-in-response-to-covid-19 January 2021 Intake Postgraduate courses in – Business, Architecture, Transport & Logistics, Visual Culture, Law, English, Politics and International Relations, Languages & Linguistics, Construction Management

Undergraduate courses in – Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Management

– https://www.westminster.ac.uk/course- search?course=&f%5B0%5D=course_start_date%3A6106&f %5B1%5D=course_type%3A26&f%5B2%5D=mode_of_study %3A56 Scholarships

– Scholarships varying from £3,000 to full scholarship awards (tuition fees and living costs) – Mainly for postgraduate courses although a small number available for undergraduates. Only offer holders can apply. – Undergraduate High Achiever Awards (A Level/IB) – Application deadlines – 29th May for September intake and 13th October for January intake – Alumni discounts available – 15% off the cost of a Masters degree or PhD (excludes Master of Architecture (MArch) (RIBA pt II) and Architecture Postgraduate Diploma Professional Practice (RIBA Part III).) – www.westminster.ac.uk/scholarships Online Pre Sessional English – 5 October 2020 westminster.ac.uk/international/english-language-support/pre-sessional-courses

– Maximum of 15 students per class – You do not need UKVI IELTS, but you will need an approved English Test (please see our English Language Requirements page for more information) – Requirement: Overall = IELTS 5.0 (with 5.0 minimum in writing and 4.5 in all other components) – 22/06 – 28/08, £3,400 course fee – Discounted fee of £3,000 if course fees are paid before 7 September 2020 – Apply by contacting [email protected] – Application deadline: 14 September 2020 – Online Pre Sessional can be used for Jan 21 and Sept 21 intakes Fees and Deposits

Taught Bachelors / Masters Degrees

• £4,000 deposit • 50% at enrolment • Remaining 50% can be paid in two further instalments (Dec / Jan*) (March and April for January start courses)

More information on fees at: www.westminster.ac.uk/fees

– UCAS - Undergraduate Fees : £14,400 per year (2021) – UCAS Postgraduate - Postgraduate Fees: between £13,000 and £22,000 (see individual course pages) – £1,265 per month living costs (£11,385 per year) – bank statements checked in advance Entry Requirements and Overseas Representatives www.westminster.ac.uk/international/your-country [email protected] www.westminster.ac.uk/international blog.westminster.ac.uk/international https://yourvirtualopenday.westminster.ac.uk/ www.westminster.ac.uk/study/open-days/online-information-sessions www.westminster.ac.uk/study/open-days - Oct/Nov Virtual Open Days https://www.westminster.ac.uk/coronavirus-response www.youtube.com/user/WestminsterSmokeTV www.westminster.ac.uk/international www.smokeradio.co.uk www.youtube.com/uniofwestminster www.openstudiowestminster.org www.westminsterfashion.com www.facebook.com/UniOfWestminster www.facebook.com/WestminsterSU www.uwsu.com www.twitter.com/uniwestminster www.facebook.com/uw.wbs http://instagram.com/uniwestminster www.linkedin.com/company/8890 http://blog.business.westminster.ac.uk/ www.westminster.ac.uk/international/your-country Thank you!