Applying to London Met

Welcome to our Admissions Office webpages. We hope that information in this section will help to make the process of applying run more quickly and smoothly for you. You are always welcome to contact us with any queries you may have.

The Admissions Office is responsible for processing enquiries and applications for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses taught at London Met. We do not deal with Research Degrees or short courses, but feel free to contact us and we'll point you in the right direct.

• When to Apply
• How to Apply
• Providing References
• Professional and Short Course
• Where to Post the Application and Documents

When to Apply

London Metropolitan University offers courses in September (Autumn semester) and January (Spring semester), and it is always best to apply early.

February 2012 (spring semester)

Many of our postgraduate courses have an intake in February. View full list of February courses that are available for this entry point and to access an application form.

We also offer a small range of undergraduate courses with a February intake for International students (those from outside the EU). Follow this link for a list of available courses.

September 2012 (autumn semester)

The Universities, Colleges, Admissions Service (UCAS) is now accepting applications for full-time courses starting in September 2012. Visit www.ucas.ac.uk for more details. Our UCAS institution code is L68.

If you are applying for postgraduate or part-time undergraduate study you should apply directly to London Met. You are advised to apply as early as possible. You can apply using our on-line application form. Links can be found on individual course pages.

Once we receive your application we may ask to see copies of your qualifications. This is especially important when applying for credit from previous studies. If you are applying directly, you can assist us by sending them in with your application form. If your qualifications are not in English, you may need to supply a translation of your documents. For advice on translation services you should contact your embassy.

To avoid delays, it is important that you complete all sections of your application form.

NOTE: DO NOT SEND US YOUR ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS.
You should only provide photocopies of your documents during the Admissions process.

How to Apply

UCAS
If you are applying to start a full-time undergraduate course in September, you MUST apply via UCAS. London Met's UCAS code is L68. They will forward your application information to us. UCAS can be found at www.ucas.co.uk Watch the following UCAS video for advice on how to apply on-line.

Direct – online application form
If you are applying to study a postgraduate course, an undergraduate course on a part-time basis, or start a course in January you should apply direct to the Admissions Office. The quickest way to apply for one of our courses is via our On-line application form.

Alternatively you can download our application form as a PDF or Word document. Direct Application Form

It is vital that you complete your application clearly and completely. Along with general and fee status information, we’ll ask for details about your education (both completed and pending) and employment qualifications. We also ask for a detailed personal statement and references.

Providing References

Please make sure that your references include your full name, date of birth, and course(s) you have applied for. Please note that non-academic references should only be submitted when you have no other options.

UCAS: When applying through UCAS your referee will also be providing their statement through an online process.

By post: References must be signed documents on headed paper, and should be in English with your full name and date of birth stated.

Previous London Met students

If you were a previous student (within the past two years) of London Met and wish to change your course or return to your studies after a break, you must contact your Undergraduate/Postgraduate Centre. They will be able to assist with your query. If you have been absent from your studies for more than two years, we ask that you submit a new application. You should quote your old University ID number on your new application form.

Criminal Records Bureau and health checks
Some courses - most notably those related to Education, Nutrition, and Social Work - will require a CRB check and/or health declaration. Our prospectus will provide information about which courses require this. You are also welcome to contact us for more information.

Professional and Short Courses

How do I apply for a professional course?

Information on all of our professional business courses can be found by Clicking Here where you will find a list of courses with links to details of how to apply and who to contact if you have further queries.

What short courses do you have available?

We offer a range of short, professional and continuing development courses. Please Click Here for a full list of available courses and further details.

Where to Post the Application and Documents

Paper application forms and documentation should be sent to:

London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
Harglenis Building
166-220 Holloway Road
London
N7 8DB

Wherever possible, please send all supporting documents together with your application form (if you are not applying online). If this is not possible (for example, when a reference is being sent directly to us) please ensure that all documents bear your full name as it appears on the application form and your date of birth and course choice(s).

Please note that due to the volume of documentation received it is not possible to acknowledge receipt of all documents. If you have not heard from us after approximately three weeks you may wish to contact us regarding the status of your application.

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