London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University’s mission is to transform lives through the power of education – and it does that by welcoming students from all kinds of backgrounds and supporting them to achieve success. Each and every one of them belongs there and uniquely contributes to the university and the city around them. They are The Real London. This is The Real London.

Based in one of the world’s most exciting capital cities, London Metropolitan University is home to an inclusive community of inspiring and determined learners, teachers and innovative thinkers.

The University’s mission is to transform lives through the power of education – and it does that by welcoming students from all kinds of backgrounds and supporting them to achieve success. Each and every one of them belongs there and uniquely contributes to the university and the city around them. They are The Real London. This is The Real London

London Met’s campuses are based in central London and offer students the excitement of the capital at their fingertips. London is an exciting international city with something for everyone. Whatever their course, students find inspiration in London’s wealth of culture, industries, innovation and heritage.

High-quality teaching is at the heart of the experience offered to students at London Met and the university is ranked ninth in the UK for teaching quality by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, as well as 10th for student experience.

League table rankings:

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• A top 10 UK university for student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

• A top 10 UK university for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

• In the top 25% of UK universities for social inclusion (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

• A top 20 UK university for student support (Daily Mail University Guide 2024)

• A top 50 UK university for graduate salaries (Daily Mail University Guide 2024)

London Met works closely with a number of collaborative partners both in the UK and overseas to deliver courses that lead to a university award. These relationships give the University the opportunity to enhance its academic offering and provide the best possible learning experience to a wider audience

London Met is comprised of six specialist schools, offering a range of courses led by dedicated and experienced teaching staff, as well as access to state-of-the-art facilities.


The six schools are:

Offering a dynamic and relevant portfolio of practice-focused and intellectually stimulating business, management, law, accounting, economics and languages courses, London Met’s Guildhall School of Business and Law equips students with the with the knowledge and capabilities required to accelerate their professional careers. The School also offers specialist programmes for those who want to pursue careers in the aviation, banking, events, fashion, music and tourism industries.

London Met’s School of Computing and Digital Media offers cutting-edge academic and professional qualifications in subjects including computer science, cyber security, data science, digital forensics, digital media, electronics, film, games, journalism, mathematics, music production and computer networking. Students are taught by a team of highly qualified lecturers with a wealth of industry experience, with access to dedicated film, TV and radio studios, a security lab in our Cyber Security Research Centre and one of the most advanced Cisco and Palo Alto labs in London.

London Met’s School of Human Sciences offers a wide range of courses in subjects including biosciences, chemical and pharmaceutical sciences, and health sciences – including sports science and therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, nutrition and nursing. Students have access to an impressive range of specialist facilities as well as support from experienced, highly qualified and enthusiastic academics. Graduates have gone
on to work for companies such as the NHS, the Nutrition Society, Arsenal and Chelsea Football Clubs, and GlaxoSmithKline, working as consultant nutritionists, sports therapists, lab researchers, food technologists, microbiology technicians, biotechnologists and more.

London Met’s School of Social Sciences and Professions is home to a vibrant academic community covering subjects including criminology, education, policing, politics, psychology, sociology and international relations. The School’s aim is to demonstrate the relevance and usefulness of social science as a tool for effecting change in society. Graduates have gone on to forge successful careers in organisations including the European Union, the United Nations, the Metropolitan Police, the civil service, local authorities, the voluntary sector, housing associations and the NHS.

With the direction of award-winning practitioners and access to inspiring studio spaces, London Met’s School of Art, Architecture and Design offers courses in a broad range of creative subjects including fine art, photography, creative writing, theatre, architecture, fashion, textiles, furniture and product design, interiors and graphic design. Students can gain a wealth of industry experience as they engage with professionals, communities and companies, and have the opportunity to work on live client projects happening locally and globally. Graduates include Turner and Stirling Prize winners, Young Architect of the Year winners and creatives named as some of the most influential across the world.

Collaborating with leading businesses, practitioners and professional bodies within the property and construction sectors, London Met’s School of the Built Environment offers courses that prepare its students for successful careers in construction project management, building surveying and real estate. Students have the opportunity to work on live construction projects and gain valuable experience of industry-standard project-planning and management software.