Guide to undergraduate courses

From the moment you start at London Metropolitan University, you will receive expert guidance from our teams of professionals who will support you throughout your course.

London Metropolitan University Undergraduate School

The University’s Undergraduate School provides a focus for Undergraduate students to get academic guidance, assistance and administrative support.

Our Undergraduate School has a number of Undergraduate Centres, which can be found in the main buildings on each campus.

Personal support through our Undergraduate Centres

All undergraduate students are supported by Undergraduate Centres, which can be found in the main buildings on each campus.

Undergraduate Centres will provide you with your personal timetable and have staff who support you on your course.

Every student has a Personal Academic Adviser — they can give you academic guidance and advice, especially when you are choosing options. Academic Advisers are normally members of your Academic Department. They can also help you with any personal matters, working closely with Registry, Finance and Student Services.

Welcome and orientation

This is the first vital week of your time at University. Beginning in enrolment week, the Welcome and Orientation programme introduces you to the University, your course and our IT and learning resources. Your tutors will help you understand what to expect in terms of study and assessment.

Developing your intellectual potential

We help you to assess your own strengths and build on your abilities, so that you get the most out of your course. Our scholarship and research contribute to your intellectual development.

Academic year

The academic year is made up of semesters — each semester is 15 weeks. There are breaks during Christmas and Easter — see our website for relevant dates.

Course structure

Our courses are modular and give you the flexibility to specialise or take a more broadly-based programme. You can make changes during the course without losing credits that you have already earned. You are taught for two semesters a year, with an assessment period at the end of each semester, and usually coursework as well.

Enhancing your employability

We aim to provide you with essential knowledge and skills for study and for after graduation. During your course we encourage you to reflect on and experience professional practice in your field, as well as understand the broader context of your subject area and its impact on society.

We also help you to build a personal development portfolio throughout your course. This reflects on your experiences and helps you create a polished, professional CV. See the Employability Unit webpage for more information.

Independent study

Later on in your course, you will have opportunities for independent research and problem-based learning projects. Independent study will help prepare you for employment or postgraduate study.

Transferable skills and attributes

You will also acquire communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills amongst others, and develop the key attributes sought by employers including:

awareness of your personal strengths and an ability to present yourself confidently
effective communication and teamwork
critical thinking
creative
ethical
problem-solving

There are opportunities to gain additional qualifications such as a language, or you can take our Elective studies programme in Citizenship, Enterprise
or Ethics as part of your degree. You will also have the chance to participate in
mentoring and other activities, both paid and voluntary, which support the University and its students. After graduation you can continue to mentor and maintain links with the University.

Socrates/Erasmus and international exchanges

We have exchange agreements in all 15 EU countries and in Argentina, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the USA. Study in a foreign contry improves your confidence, develops your fluency in a foreign language and helps you to understand other cultures. Contact the Europe Office to find out more.

Access courses and partner colleges

International students

European Union students

Mature and part-time students