How to apply

How and where to apply
Applications should be made directly to the university unless otherwise stated. To apply for a postgraduate course, you need to download and complete our application form and references, and send them, together with copies of your academic and other documents, to us for consideration. Click here to download an application pack.

Exceptions include:

International students applying from China, India, Bangladesh, Nigeria and Pakistan, where you should apply through our offices in these countries.
PGCE applicants, who apply direct to the GTTR
Social Work applicants, who apply through UCAS

Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements are usually a good Honours degree or an equivalent qualification in an appropriate subject, or a recognised overseas qualification. However, if you have an ordinary degree you may be given a place on a postgraduate degree course if you possess relevant postgraduate experience. Some areas will accept substantial relevant work experience instead of a degree.

Decisions on applications for taught courses will be made solely on the basis of ability to benefit from the course. There will be no discrimination against any applicant on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, age, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, marital status, family responsibility, trade union activity, political or religious belief.

Come and see us
We encourage you to come and visit us before you apply. We hold open days and evenings throughout the year where you can talk to academic staff and students, and see our facilities. See www.londonmet.ac.uk/opendays for more or call us on 020 7133 4202.

When to apply

For most courses, there is no fixed closing date, however places on taught courses are offered on a first-come, first-served basis from suitably qualified applicants, so please submit your application form as soon as possible. Some courses do have a closing date - see course pages for details.

What happens next?

Your application for a taught course is considered by the University or selection committee. A decision may be taken on the basis of your application form, or we may ask you to attend an interview. We will notify you in writing of our decision. We also may be able to make you an offer during one of our open evenings. If we make you an offer and you accept it, we will automatically send you information about induction and enrolment before the course begins.

Fees

Fees for postgraduate taught courses vary for each course, and, unless otherwise stated, the fees are shown on each course page. The fees schedule is normally available from Admissions in February of each year. Fees are payable in full at the beginning of each academic year. By arrangement, fees can be paid according to an approved instalment plan or by direct debit. Students who pay their tuition fees in full on or before enrolment are entitled to a discount. For the full range of discounts available, please contact the Admissions Office. The University accepts the following credit or debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Switch and Delta. If you are paying your own fees, you will be expected to make satisfactory arrangements for this at enrolment. Students whose fee payments are in arrears and have not made satisfactory arrangements with the Finance Department for payment may not be permitted to continue with their course.

If you are sponsored by your employer, you will be asked to provide written evidence of this so that we can directly invoice your sponsor.

Funding

The Admissions Office or the Graduate School can help you to identify potential sources of funding for full-time courses. There are very few official sources of funding available for part-time postgraduate students, however, these students are usually self-financing or sponsored by their employers.

For information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or telephone 0800 100 900.

For further information on sources of funding, see student-services/saifs

Continuing professional development/ short courses

Many of our courses are effective in ensuring your continuing professional development (generally in occupations where the professional body requires members to maintain their expertise). In addition, we have developed a range of qualifications (Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) that relate specifically to professional development and updating your skills. This can include a single course of study or a number of short courses culminating in an award. Credit can be accumulated for courses taken in this area. Please contact Admissions for further information and details.

Further advice and guidance
Click here to find out more about postgraduate fees and finance. We hold a series of events throughout the year where you can talk to academic staff and student advisers. For further details, see our website: www.londonmet.ac.uk/opendays or call us on 020 7133 4202. For other advice and guidance, please contact:

The Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB
Tel: 020 7133 4202 Fax: 020 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk