Choosing your course
Degree courses are taught through our eight academic faculties, and you can choose from over 225 different subjects.
If you are full-time, you study 120 credits at each level. There are three levels (one level equals a year full-time).
Most courses give you a range of options, so you can specialise in areas that interest you. At the first level, we give you guidance and support so that you will be familiar with the standards expected of you. As your course progresses, you will have opportunities to consider your future plans, including meeting potential employers and to focus on independent research and problem-based learning projects. Degrees are structured to enable you to take Citizenship, Ethics or Enterprise alongside your main subject, if you wish.
Choosing your course
When choosing your course, it is important to think about what you enjoy studying and what you would like to do after graduation.
To enter some courses you may need to have studied specific subjects to a particular level, for example, certain science subjects at AS or A level. For others, you will not need any previous knowledge of the subject. Mature students (over 21 on entry) may not need formal qualifications, as we also look for commitment, the ability to succeed and relevant experience.
Follow the link for details of the University’s standard entry requirements. If a course has additional requirements, these are shown on our online course pages.
Many courses give you a range of options, so you can specialise in areas that interest you. At the first level, we give you guidance and support so that you will be familiar with the standards expected of you. As your course progresses, you will have opportunities to consider your future plans, including meeting potential employers and to focus on independent research and problem-based learning projects.
Honours degrees
Our degree courses are made up of three levels, each of 120 credits. You may:
- Begin studying in September or, on many courses, in January
- Combine two subjects (a Combined Honours degree) or study one main subject area (a Single Honours degree)
- Choose optional modules from across the University as part of your course, including languages or modules from our Elective programmes
See a full list of degrees.
Certificates and Diplomas of Higher Education
You may not be able or wish to complete a full degree. Accordingly, most degree courses offer the opportunity to work towards a Certificate or Diploma of Higher Education.
Foundation degrees
Foundation degrees have two levels, each of 120 credits. They are designed with employers and aim to develop work-specific skills supported by academic learning. Work experience is an integral part of Foundation degrees.
How long: two years full-time, longer if you are part-time.
Next step: guaranteed progression to level 3 of at least one of our Honours degrees on successful completion.
For a full list of Foundation degrees, please see our listings.
Linked/franchised courses
In some cases, the University has arranged for a part of its degree, Foundation degree or HNC courses to be taught by partner institutions, typically further education colleges (this also applied to some Access and Foundation courses). This means you may be able to study close to where you live or work.
Where these opportunities exist they are shown on each course page and under Access Courses.
Preparatory programmes and extended degrees
These courses offer a subject-based preparation for higher education and are held at the University. Extended degrees are offered in: Architecture & Interior Design; Art, Media, Design; Computing and in the Sciences. We also offer a Preparatory Certificate in Business Skills and an International Foundation Programme.
How long: one, two or three semesters
Next step: guaranteed progression to the first year of a degree course on successful completion.
For a full list of our Preparatory courses and Extended degrees, see our listings.
Access courses
We maintain well-established relationships with local colleges, such as City and Islington College, Croydon College, Community College Hackney and City Literary Institute and are developing relationships with other colleges and partners both locally and overseas.
How long: from one to three years.
Next step: direct progression to Diplomas and degrees at the University. Find out more about Access coures by following this link.
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| Guide to undergraduate courses (2011-12) |
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| Choosing your course |
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| Open days |
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| How to apply |
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| Single and Combined degrees (2011-12) |
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| Guide to undergraduate awards |
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| Combined Honours courses (2011-12) |
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