welcome from the vice-chancellor 1 Professor Peter John Peter Professor Vice-Chancellor

The University has acquired The University for reputation a remarkable closelyhigh-quality education and many to employment linked of our graduates go on to achieve go on to achieve of our graduates great success within their chosen disciplines and professions. proud of our students are very We to supporting theirand committed not only through high development, provision, but alsoquality academic through providing opportunities by volunteering our alumni network for and paid work experience in and would If you . around west to be a part of our community, like please come and visit us at one of our Open Days, uwl.ac.uk/visit

At the University of West London, London, of West At the University to become want to inspire you we a truly creative professional and professional a truly creative towards an excitinghelp guide you Based inand rewarding career. the heart of one of the UK’s most business regions, we successful and highly diverse a very have with exceptional qualified staff experience in their respective disciplines and strong connections industries. with key Welcome to our Undergraduate Prospectus for 2016. Choosing the right 2016. Choosing for Prospectus to our Undergraduate Welcome make. will ever decisions you is probably one of the most important university to help with all the right information hope this prospectus provides you We future. your best possible choice for the make you Career University Career the to Welcome Why choose us?

Choosing the university that’s right for you is one of the biggest decisions you will make. It will shape your knowledge, experience and outlook, as well as your career opportunities and future prospects. WHY CHOOSE US?

Wherever and whatever you choose • Our London School of Hospitality 95% to study, your time at university and Tourism has won the Queen’s of our graduates should be a time of discovery and Anniversary Prize for outstanding are in employment within six months personal progress that leads you achievements and excellence in of graduating* towards a successful future. hospitality education. • Our University has strong There are many reasons why connections with many national the University of West London and multinational organisations, should be on the top of your list such as the BBC, Hewlett-Packard for undergraduate study. (HP) Ltd, Law Society and the Savoy Education Trust. Here are just a few... • Our staff have successful professional backgrounds • The University of West London in relevant industries and has one of the best employment professions so they can pass on rates in the country with 95% real industry knowledge to you. of students in work within six months of graduating. These For us it’s about more than are the latest figures according statistics. It’s about our close to Employment Performance partnerships and strong links with Providing you with the Indicators (EPI) released by relevant industries and professions, the Higher Education Statistics and the career prospects they can best possible Agency (HESA) in 2014. offer you during internships. connections to • The Guardian University Guide a brighter future. 2013 rated us as the No.1 modern university in London.

*According to Employment Performance Indicators (EPI) figures published by HESA in July 2014

2 Our commitment to you

The University of West London gives students of all ages and backgrounds access to teaching and academic experience of the highest standard from accessible, supportive and encouraging staff. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our goal is to inspire you to Supporting and enjoy your university education, encouraging every student to become the best you can be We believe successful teaching is in your chosen field and secure about good communication. By a successful, rewarding career. being open and accessible – and by being people, not just teachers – we But how? can offer you the personal support A highly employment-focused that helps you get the most out of learning environment. your time at the University of West London. Our teaching and support We will give you a learning staff have an ‘open door’ policy, experience that satisfies employers’ whether it’s for information, advice, needs as well as your own – thanks support, or just a quick chat. Every to our close ties with industry and student is allocated a personal the professions throughout the academic tutor, there to offer you capital and beyond. Our teaching support and guidance with your staff have years of professional studies. By choosing to study here, experience and academic expertise, you will be joining a community and know what it takes to succeed that’s happy to connect and in your chosen field. communicate on many levels.

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University of West London • Undergraduate Prospectus 2016 3 Inspiring and preparing you for a rewarding career

Many of our academic staff have successful professional backgrounds in relevant industries and professions. The University of West London also has sponsors, partners and visiting experts from a wide range of sectors – locally, nationally and internationally. This access to valuable insights and experiences can increase your chances of success when you graduate, whatever your career ambitions. INSPIRING AND PREPARING YOU FOR A REWARDING CAREER

As well as providing the knowledge Our aim is for all our and understanding you will need to graduates to become: succeed, we also share with you the vocational and life skills that • Creative and will help you stand out in the enterprising professionals employment market. Great communicators, with excellent career Reaching out to people of management skills all ages and backgrounds. • Reflective and critical lifelong learners We believe everyone should be People who reflect, can able to access higher education, plan effectively and judge regardless of age, education, based on evidence or social or cultural background. • A globally aware individual The University of West London Appreciative and aware of provides bursaries to make this cultural diversity, with awareness possible for individuals who of relevant global issues. might otherwise miss out.

Find out more at uwl.ac.uk/ scholarships

We also aim to help you progress through education in ways that best suit your individual needs and ambitions, so we are committed to widening participation, lifelong learning and providing more flexible opportunities to access higher education.

4 INSPIRING AND PREPARING YOU FOR A REWARDING CAREER 5 Our mission: To raise aspirations through the pursuit of excellence OUR MISSION

Our vision To be a sector leading institution specialising in the education and development of ‘creative professionals’.

Our values • Student-centred • Useful • Challenging • Inclusive • Open and accountable

Core objective By 2018 our aim is to have three academic areas of international standing and the highest graduate employment rate in the UK.

Specifically we will:

• Be consistently the best modern university in London • Be ranked in the top 100 universities in the UK • Be the university with the highest graduate employment rate in the UK • Have three academic areas of international standing.

6 The University of West London’s history

Our heritage in teaching and professional education goes back over 150 years.

1860 THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON’S HISTORY

First founded as the Lady Byron In July 2010, the University School in 1860, what is now completed the divestment of the University of West London its site in King’s Road, Reading, was originally formed from the (now known as Reading College) merger of Ealing College of and, in April 2011, formally changed Higher Education, Thames Valley its name to The University of West College of Higher Education, London, following prior approval the London College of Music, from the Privy Council. The new and Queen Charlotte’s College name reflects a refocusing of of Health Care Studies. the University’s activities on its Ealing and Brentford sites. In 1991, we became the Polytechnic of West London, before gaining full In May 2011, Laurence Geller university status by Royal Assent in was appointed Chancellor of the 1992, when we became Thames University. Laurence is an alumnus Valley University. We then evolved of the University and a leading through a series of mergers – with figure in hospitality and tourism. Northwick Park School of Nursing, Riverside College of Nursing and Throughout our history we the North West Thames Regional have played a significant role in Health Authority’s AIDS Unit in educational, cultural and economic 1994, Berkshire College of Nursing life – in London and beyond. and Midwifery in 1995, and with Reading College and Ealing School of Art and Design in 2004. 2015

University of West London • Undergraduate Prospectus 2016 7 Student life at the University of West London

So what’s it like to live and study in west London? What makes the University of West London first choice for so many people like you? STUDENT LIFE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON

Location, location, location Award-winning accommodation Clubs and societies for a wide Based in the heart of west Our Paragon Halls of Residence range of interests London, we have major industry opened in 2006 and offers students Sports, art, music, culture. You name hubs on our doorstep. Meanwhile, convenience, comfort and quality it, there’s probably a club, society or the centre of London and all it of life. The University offers high discussion group at the University has to offer is within easy reach quality affordable accommodation that’s up your street. Getting thanks to excellent transport links. at our Student Village Housing in involved is a great way to meet and Ealing. The Student Village was first share common interests with A thriving local community available for the 2014/15 academic like-minded people. You will find us in an attractive area year and is already proving very of west London with plenty of parks popular with students. Come and see us and open spaces, a great café The best way to find out about life culture and excellent shopping. Student Services in The Street and study at the University of West Student Services provides support, London is to come to one of our Brand new Students’ Union guidance and advice all in one open events. The new Students’ Union opened place to make life at the University in September 2013 and features much easier for our students. a modern bar, lounge, gym and The services consist of: café. Designed around current Accommodation, Wellbeing For dates and students’ visions for their Union, (Disability and Counselling), to book your place the new Students’ Union delivers Mentoring, IT support, Student visit uwl.ac.uk/place first-class facilities for a variety of Finance, Immigration advice, recreational, social and academic Scholarships, Multi-Faith activities, as well as being the Chaplaincy, UWL ID cards, Finance, We also offer campus tours definitive voice of students at UWL. Careers, Employment, Placement, throughout the year. and Volunteering. The services offer Excellent careers support professional, free, confidential and and employability support impartial advice to students whilst Our Centre for Employability and studying at University. For more information Employer Engagement is a superb visit uwl.ac.uk/ source of information and advice, campustours helping you prepare for career success after your studies.

8 Studying here

Join us at the University of West London, and you will be part of a community of over 11,000 students*, inspiring, approachable academic and support staff, and a global network of over 100,000 alumni. STUDYING HERE

Studying in London is a rewarding, Well connected shopper, Westfield Shopping life-shaping experience. You will be This is partly why we have been able Centre is just 20 minutes away living in one of the most influential to create such strong connections on the tube. Central London is and highly regarded cities in the with organisations including: also only a short tube journey world – a leading global financial from the University’s main site. centre, an international hub for • Savoy Educational Trust major industries and where many • Academy of Culinary Arts London is a fantastic place of the world’s most successful • BBC to live and study and the businesses have headquarters • Sky University of West London or key offices. • River Island provides everything you need for • Middlesex Law Society a successful student experience. Cultural and social diversity • Hewlett-Packard (HP) Ltd London is also one of the most • Siemens exciting capitals for art, culture, • ARC Technology Ltd. fashion, history, sporting events, live music, comedy, theatres, Furthermore, the BBC, nightlife, restaurants, exhibitions GlaxoSmithKline, British Airways, and shopping. It is one of the most PricewaterhouseCoopers, O2, diverse and cosmopolitan cities in Oracle, British Gas and Microsoft the world, with over 300 languages are all based nearby, offering spoken and almost limitless great opportunities for work opportunities to expand your placements and part-time jobs. social and cultural horizons. A convenient locality Links with business We are based in the London The University of West London Borough of Ealing, with its relaxed, is based in the heart of one of friendly atmosphere and attractive the UK’s most successful business surroundings. The area is great for regions. Our teaching staff are cafés, restaurants and bars, parks connected to their respective and shopping. There are excellent industries, with many still working local shops and high street names part-time in them, so they can pass nearby – and for the serious on invaluable insights and specialist knowledge of their subjects.

* Hesa 13/14

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Over 100,000 100,000 Over over the world the over alumni from all from alumni 10

CONNECTED FOR LIFE THROUGH OUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Connected for life through our Alumni Association

By choosing to study at the University of West London, you will join a global network of over 100,000 members, found in over 60 countries. Wherever your studies and career take you, your link to the University will stay with you. CONNECTED FOR LIFE THROUGH OUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Alumni Association works to We are always keen to hear from support your lifelong relationship our former students and we hope with the University, which begins you will keep in touch and let us the day you become a member know of your successes. of the University of West London community by choosing to study with us. Via a broad range of For more information activities including: quarterly about the University newsletters, reunion events, of West London professional networking Alumni Association, opportunities, careers support visit uwl.ac.uk/alumni and a dedicated website, the Alumni Association ensures that the connections formed during your studies continue long after you graduate.

Our alumni remain an active part of the University community long after they have completed their studies and, as a current student, you will encounter our alumni as guest lecturers, placement hosts and much more.

11 Modern teaching and learning facilities

At the University of West London, we are continually improving and adding to our excellent, modern teaching resources and facilities. Modern teaching and learning facilities

The Savoy Suite The Graduate School’s main The Richard Wells The Savoy Suite is supported by a functions are to: Research Centre grant from the Savoy Educational The Richard Wells Research Centre Trust and has enhanced our standing • Promote scholarship, conducts an active programme within the business community and facilitate networking of research focusing on improving significantly. It provides an excellent opportunities patient safety. The Centre conducts student experience and a hub that • Encourage and support primary research, undertakes further strengthens our connections publication and dissemination guideline development and with local businesses. of research review and, through its work as an • Support Schools and Supervisors internationally accredited centre for The learning centre comprises: in their scholarly development. evidence-based practice, carries out comprehensive systematic reviews. • Two lecture theatres and a The Graduate School also conference room, fully equipped contributes to national and Professional Development with the latest audiovisual and international initiatives and Centre for Law communications technology promotes collaboration and Our Professional Development Centre such as a video link for connecting networking opportunities for for Law supports legal professionals around the world UWL research students and staff. by delivering seminars and workshops • A multi-functional area that throughout the year, on campus and can be converted into one large It publishes, on behalf of the at local employers’ premises. The space suitable for group work, University, an academic journal, Centre is accredited by the Solicitors or separate seminar rooms and New Vistas, which addresses issues Regulation Authority to provide breakout areas. of policy, practice and scholarship Continued Professional Development in higher education. (CPD) courses. The Centre works The Graduate School closely with the Middlesex Law The Graduate School supports the Simulation Centre for Nursing, Society and in 2014 focused on experience of PhD students and of Midwifery and Healthcare compliance and regulatory matters PhD supervisors and runs courses to The state-of-the-art simulation for solicitors at a time of radical support their development. Its work centre at our Brentford site plays change within the profession. is aligned to sector-wide trends and a key role in training tomorrow’s regulations. It acts as a beacon for nursing and healthcare professionals. Psychology Research Centre postgraduate research development The Centre for Applied Psychology at UWL and provides high quality includes research groups investigating support and advice. substance use, education, and health and wellbeing. Research seminars are held throughout the year and students are encouraged to get involved with research right from the start of their degree.

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during term time and an excitingduring term of spaces across three floors, range individual private from ranging study booths to open ‘buddy study’ need you spaces. All the technology including open-access is available, copiers, multi-functional computers, facilities. wi-fi and self-service at the library also run a nursing We Health with for Berkshire Institute a lending collection, self-service and computers kiosks, study facilities opening on twoplus extended evenings. weekday as our print collections, As well of also provide a wide range we ebooks, ejournals, multimedia beand help resources which can accessed anywhere, anytime via Virtual Learning the university’s Environment and our easy-to-use that search engine. And don’t forget staff our knowledgeable and friendly gainare always on hand to help you our resources and the most from skills. literacy digital your improve

Centre Performance of Music students College London from a new state-of- benefit can centre, which the-art performance of industry includes a wide range such as a new features standard lighting and an theatrical stage, The space sound system. advanced to include a has been updated of LED theatre lighting, wider range and systems AV more sophisticated piano. D grand Steinway a beautiful FEAST FEAST is our student-run self-service average More than your restaurant. it is a specially canteen, university environmentdesigned educational learn a range where students can of culinary skills, supported by the by of culinary skills, supported and chef and food University’s lecturers. beverage Restaurant Training Pillars School Pillars is the London and Tourism’s of Hospitality training state-of-the-art where students restaurant their professional practice skills. and beverage food facilities Library will be 2015, we September From at two sites. facilities library offering the heart at The new main library is campus of the St Mary’s Road your studydesigned to fit around opening hoursneeds with extended A brand new Students’ Union has A brand now launched with a new bar and lounge, gym and modern café. opened 2014 we In September the new Student Services in The Street, providing a central to seek advice. students space for School of Hospitality The London has undergone major and Tourism the to improve works this year of the building energy performance occupy and to upgrade they as a as well essential infrastructure of the showcase refurbishment full which is restaurant, Pillars Training now open. * The Guardian University Guide 2013 London College of Music opened College London centre new performance a brand 2013. This enables in September to stage students to use the facility as recitals, such performances productions, concerts and theatrical providing them with the essential experience needed to launch their in the industry. careers future

The project is part of our long-term is part of our long-term The project to continually improve strategy the learning and social experience to maintain our students and for our position as the No.1 modern This is an in the capital. university* exciting time to join the University London. of West Future Campus Campus Future

Future Campus is an exciting project to modernise the University of to modernise the University project is an exciting Campus Future out in phases which will be rolling site Ealing main London’s West year. next academic the over Future Campus Future 14

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If you have any have If you questions, please visit uwl.ac.uk/ futurecampus the Or contact Campus Future emailing by team futurecampus@ uwl.ac.uk visit Alternatively, group: our Facebook ‘UWL Future News.’ Campus By September 2015 the University 2015 the University September By new modern will boast a brand new Entrance, new Park library, enlarged bookshop and refectory, a social space in the heart of the and social spaces Teaching campus. will noticeably across the University in and the infrastructure improve existing buildings will be upgraded. place These changes will take in the summer predominately breaks to minimise the impact on a This is on campus. day-to-day life to enhance the major investment to have and services we facilities at the University. offer 2016 Prospectus • Undergraduate London of West University All classrooms in the Hospitality All classrooms in the Hospitality a Teaching undergone block have Audio Visual and Learning improve to further upgrade the student experience. the Heartspace to complete Works at the end atrium completed of January 2015. During 2015, works will continue in order to the new performance complete John Smith’s area, Library, broadcasting Bookshop and radio studios. During the summer break, the last building on the refurbishment, will close for campus which will include a new energy and efficient building envelope A new atrium heating system. and teaching will be created classrooms upgraded. ‘ ‘ Becoming a volunteer Becoming a volunteer has helped me improve my leadership and skills, communication time management, team my and boosted work confidence. I think all of these skills are essential into steps when taking the outside world. 16

COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Comprehensive learning opportunities

Studying at the University of West London is about connecting you with your subject. We encourage you to play an active role in lectures, seminars and tutorials and in planning your own independent studies. You may also enjoy taking part in a group project, laboratory work or independent projects, work placements, learning contracts or online discussion groups. COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

You will also have access to an Your own personal tutor one day challenge volunteer online study support programme You will have a personal tutor opportunities, the project leading and every course we offer provides whose door will always be open to scheme, effective training, learning methods and activities you, whatever you need. You will placements and international to suit a wide range of learning also get to meet and discuss things volunteering. So come along and preferences. They’re designed with your tutor regularly, on a get involved by joining the V Team. by our expert academic staff one-to-one basis and as part of to help you develop your skills group tutorial sessions. Visit uwl.ac.uk/volunteering to and knowledge. find out more about Volunteering As well as monitoring your progress, within your University. You will get to experience several sessions with your personal tutor kinds of learning environments, are designed to enhance your Working with local schools, such as tutorial rooms, lecture halls learning experience and improve colleges and communities and libraries. Depending on your your study skills. They can help you Our Schools and Colleges course, you may also get to work make the most of the excellent Relationships Team organises a in a laboratory, hotel, hospital, learning resources available, range of activities for students and or even a recording studio. build on your experiences and staff from schools and colleges. achievements and will encourage All activities are designed to inform Whatever you study, we will you to develop wider skills that will and inspire those that take part as assess your progress at regular help connect you with your future. to the opportunities and benefits intervals. Not just with exams that higher education can bring. and assignments, but also Volunteering We also help sixth form and college through practical sessions, group Volunteering is an important part students in their progression to presentations, short films, journals of life at the University. It offers our higher education by providing and interviews, depending on students and staff the chance to comprehensive, impartial your course. Each assessment is work together and connect with information, advice and guidance. designed to help you measure positive community initiatives your understanding and progress across west London and beyond. against the learning outcomes Our Volunteering Service helps you of each module and the course find volunteering opportunities that To find out more as a whole. link with your course, your personal about our school interests and your local area, and college activities, helping you to develop your events and projects, employability skills, make new please visit friends and give something uwl.ac.uk/scc back to the local community. The Volunteer Team (The V team) has a lot to offer you including

University of West London • Undergraduate Prospectus 2016 17 Making the most of your career opportunities

Our Centre for Employability and Employer Engagement, which encompasses the careers service, employment service, placements and volunteering, is there to help prepare you for success after your studies. MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

As soon as you join us, Our Placements Our Employment you will have access to Service offers you: Service offers you: comprehensive information, advice and guidance from • Placement opportunities • Job vacancy information the careers service. Our team • Advice and guidance on from regional, national and of professionally qualified securing a placement international employers careers advisers can offer you: • Placement support. • Direct notification of the latest part-time and graduate • Advice and guidance on a wide vacancies, tailored to your range of careers issues, including To find out more, interests and subject areas job hunting and assessment visit uwl.ac.uk/ • Employment advice and selection procedures placements • Employer presentations • Careers workshops on topics on campus. like preparing your CV, interviews and job search • Specific careers support for our international students. To find out more, visit uwl.ac.uk/careers

To find out more, visit uwl.ac.uk/careers

18 MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 19 To find out more, To visit uwl.ac.uk/ volunteering Weekly notifications of notifications Weekly placements new volunteering interests to your tailored areas and subject and Leadership management development of volunteering A wide range fit can opportunities you schedule into a busy The chance to develop skills. employability valuable Our Volunteering Our Volunteering you: Service offers • • • • Wide-ranging support

Whether you are studying at one of our sites or learning remotely, you can access all kinds of support from our Student Services. WIDE-RANGING SUPPORT

Student Services is based at Support for disabled students who offer guidance and support to our Ealing site and offers a satellite The Wellbeing Team provides a help with any aspect of a student’s service to other sites, where you discreet, confidential service to experience that is causing concern will find extensive information and University of West London students or confusion. The Mentoring Service support, whatever and wherever with disabilities, mental health or also provides on-going support by you are studying. specific learning difficulties. pairing students with peers who are working at a level above them Our support for disabled students on the same or a similar course. To find out also extends to practical issues. The mentoring scheme also offers more visit These include funding adjustments disability mentoring where it is uwl.ac.uk/ and financial help, alternative exam possible to be mentored with studentservices arrangements, liaising with school another student who is registered members, arranging support workers with the Wellbeing Service, such as note-takers, dyslexia tutors or graduate mentoring, where Student advice and diagnostic assessments. the mentor is a former student. The student advisors offer Both the drop-ins and the mentor free and confidential, impartial pairings aim to help students make professional advice on practical If you have any the transition into UWL at the start issues. Their knowledge and questions or concerns and to adjust to each new level of expertise covers things like sources about provision for study as they progress through of funding, how to manage your disabilities or learning their course. finances, state benefits, housing difficulties, email rights, and immigration advice wellbeing.team for international students. @uwl.ac.uk To find out more email mentoring. To find out Mentoring [email protected] more email The Mentoring Service provides student.advice one-to-one support through drop-in @uwl.ac.uk sessions which are available daily. The drop-ins are run by the mentoring service coordinators

We are proud to have been awarded the Buttle UK Quality Mark for good practice and commitment to supporting young people in and leaving care.

20 The social scene

The University of West London has a vibrant, buzzing social scene, with great venues and events for all tastes throughout each semester. Our Students’ Union plays a huge role in making sure there’s never a dull moment, just plenty of fun to be had. THE SOCIAL SCENE

As well as representing your Meet new people More about the interests, views and rights as a and have fun Students’ Union student, the Students’ Union runs Open Monday to Friday, the The Students’ Union is run for regular and one-off social events Students’ Union Headquarters students by students. It ensures across our sites – and will also (Suhq) is where you will find all students’ individual and collective gladly tell you what’s hot and student-related services and any views are heard by the University, what’s not for nights out nearby number of ways to make new government and other professional or in central London. Your National friends and have fun. The Den organisations that affect student Union of Students (NUS) card can Coffee Shop is a great daytime life. It means we can respond to also get you discounts and venue for hanging out with friends everyone’s needs as they change. promotions on a wide range of over a coffee or a snack, while events, entry fees, restaurants, Freddie’s Bar at the Ealing site is When you enrol on a course club nights and much more. our main venue for entertainment at the University you will and events, from live music and automatically become a member club nights to comedy and quizzes. of the Students’ Union. It is affiliated with the NUS, the body Through the Students’ Union you that represents and supports can get involved in student-run students at a national level. media including a radio station and a regular newspaper. Produced The Students’ Union supports by students for students, our elected student representatives publications and broadcasts cover from all our courses, who are all aspects of life at UWL and more often your first port of call if you – and it’s a great way to make need any advice or support. Our friends and gain skills. representatives receive excellent training, so you are in good hands, and, if you like, there are many To find out opportunities to volunteer and get more call involved with our Students’ Union. 020 8231 2276

To find out more email [email protected]

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Spotlight on sports and societies Our sporting facilities Our other clubs From football to aerobics, and clubs offer access to: and societies include: cheerleading to photography – there are many different university • Gym facilities • Discussion sports and societies to choose from • Football • Radio at the University of West London. • Netball • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, New ones spring up every year – • Basketball Bisexual and Transgender) and there’s nothing to stop • Rugby • Netball Appreciation you from starting your own. • Winter sports trips • Rugby Appreciation • Women’s rugby • Language Just pop into the Suhq in the • Thai boxing • Cheerleading Students’ Union to find out more. • Yoga • Table Tennis • Aerobics • Islamic • Women’s football • Christian Union • American football • Music and Media To find out more, visit • Tennis • Entrepreneur www.uwlsu.com • Badminton. • Law.

If there’s something that’s not on offer, then you can always set up your own society.

22 Where to live

Of course, you will want to find somewhere you enjoy living while you are at the University of West London. Students who will be commencing their studies at the University of West London can apply for a place at our Paragon or Student Village Housing. Many new students like to spend their first year making new friends in our Halls of Residence. It’s a great way to get involved with university life from day one and get to know your fellow students. If you prefer, we can help you find the ideal private, rented accommodation nearby. WHERE TO LIVE

Both sites are located in the heart Student Village Housing – Ealing of west London and are easily Our Student Village Housing accessible from the University’s provides students with the teaching centres as well as being opportunity to live in a newly only a short journey into central refurbished exciting student London. They are both run by the community, positioned between Notting Hill Housing Group. the University’s Ealing site and Brentford site. To find out Award-winning more, email Halls of Residence The Student Village Housing – Our award-winning Halls of Ealing accommodation is offered student services Residence provide purpose-built fully furnished as private tenancy @uwl.ac.uk student accommodation at to UWL students, and consists of our Brentford site. a range of properties including:

There are 810 single study • Studio apartments bedrooms, grouped into flats of • One bedroom flats eight study rooms, each with • Two bedroom flats a well-equipped communal kitchen/ • Two bedroom maisonettes dining area. Every study bedroom • Three and four bedroom houses. has en-suite facilities and broadband. There are also 29 en-suite studios, with fitted kitchen areas and broadband.

All our Halls of Residence rooms have wheelchair access, lifts and 24-hour on-site security. There are excellent public transport links within a short walking distance and there’s a free shuttle bus to and from our Ealing and Brentford sites every 20 minutes during the day.

The University reserves a selection of rooms for international students only.

23 Welcoming our international students

At the University of West London we are proud to teach students from almost 100 countries all over the world. Right now, we have students from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas on campus. WELCOMING OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you are an international student, During your studies we can help you before, during and Once you are at the University, To find out after you come to the UK to study. our support includes: more email [email protected] Before studying with us • A two week international Before joining us, you can get all orientation programme, kinds of support and advice from including help with enrolment the International Office, including and social activities Studying here help with the application process • Advice on finances and for a shorter period and visas. We also have a helpful opening bank accounts If you are already studying at a video for you to watch about all • Information about international university in your home country stages of the application process, student organisations across and would like to study in London and we offer pre-sessional English the UK with us for a semester or a year, language courses. • A three week University you can apply to take part in the Preparation Course before Study Abroad Programme. your full-time study begins, To find out more, as well as on-going English This allows you to study here in visit uwl.ac.uk/ language support. London and gain transferable international credits towards your degree in We want to make it as easy as your home country. possible for you to settle in, make friends and improve your academic International scholarships English and study skills – so you can We offer international students get the most out of your time at the chance to apply for and the University of West London. successfully receive one of 100 International Ambassador You can also get specialist advice Scholarships worth up to £5000. and support from our Student These are available for both Services, including student support, January and September intakes. visa support and information on finance and accommodation. To find out more, If you are an international student visit uwl.ac.uk/ with the appropriate qualifications, international you can join some of our degree scholarships courses in the second or third years. Get in touch to find out more.

24 Our partners

We have a number of partners across the UK and abroad, with whom we enjoy excellent connections and collaborations. We are always looking for positive new relationships with organisations in the UK and overseas – giving you access to an even wider range of experiences, resources and opportunities. OUR PARTNERS

Our UK academic Questors Academy partnerships College Bolton College Stratford Upon Avon College The British and Irish Modern Music Institute (London) Our international Cardiff and Vale College academic partnerships Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and American Education Centre Ltd Care (CLAHRC) (ANC) – Sri Lanka Court Theatre Training The British and Irish Modern Company Music Institute (Dublin) – Ireland Creative Academy Cyprus Institute Delamar Academy of Marketing – Cyprus Ealing, Hammersmith and Deutsche Pop – Germany and Austria East Berkshire College International Institute of Hotel Management – India Film Design International Singapore Raffles Music Hammersmith College – Singapore Medicines Research Swiss Textile College – Switzerland Interface Space Ltd Kingston College Further partnerships are London College of currently under development. Clinical Hypnosis London School of Science and Technology To find out more, Met Film School visit uwl.ac.uk/ Nexus Institute ourpartners of Creative Arts North Warwickshire and Hinckley College

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