University of West London

Studying at the University of West London (UWL) is all about gaining the skills, expertise and insight you need to excel in your chosen career. You will be taught by highly experienced industry experts and have the chance to benefit from close industry connections. Our expertise covers a wide range of subjects, so you can gain the specialist know-how that gives you the edge in your chosen career. Our highly respected Schools include:

• London School of Film, Media and Design
• The Claude Littner Business School
• School of Computing and Engineering
• School of Law
• London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism
• London College of Music
• College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
• School of Human and Social Science
• School of Biomedical Sciences
• Institute for Policing Studies

Postgraduate Study

A postgraduate degree can enhance your career prospects, setting you apart in today’s highly competitive job market. If you are considering a new career path, it is a way to enhance and build on your current qualifications and learn new, essential skills.

Whatever your reasons, studying a postgraduate degree at the University of West London does not mean you have to put your life on hold, or leave the workplace. Our full and part-time study options can fit around your current commitments with start dates in both February and September.

It will also grow your network and help you gain fresh, valuable insights into industry that you might not gain from the workplace alone.

As soon as you start your course, you’ll have access to a range of services and expert advice from the University’s Careers Advisers who will help you identify and articulate your abilities as well as plan and manage your career. This support will continue after your course for as long as you need.

The University offers lifelong careers and professional development support to all students. This includes a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme supported by one- to- one career coaching from a professional Career Consultants available to you at any point in your career journey and at flexible times to suit you. CPD events include:

• Professional networking
• Leadership skills
• Self-employment/business start up
• Negotiation skills
• Working as a researcher

A number of postgraduate courses, both research based and taught, can be studied here offering subjects ranging from nursing to music. Postgraduate studies can give you an employment edge, accelerate your progression and open up new paths. We know that everybody has different career goals, so our teaching is tailored to your individual needs as an aspiring professional. Our open, accessible and supportive learning environment ensures that you will thrive.

Campus and Facilities

Just next door to the city centre, there are endless ways to explore the capital’s art, culture and nightlife from our bustling west London campus in Ealing. Ealing itself is surrounded by beautiful parks and green spaces, and boasts a desirable mix of eateries, independent boutiques and shops.

We are committed to giving you the best university experience possible. So we are constantly updating our research, training and leisure facilities to give you an exceptional university experience, and one that makes you ready for your future career.
UWL offers its students a range of professional-standard and modern facilities to give you the best start in your career.

The Ealing site of the West London Campus has superb facilities including the Paul Hamlyn Library which is open 24/7 during term-time, student radio station, a mock court room, an auditorium, music studios, industry-standard labs, The Graduate Centre to support doctoral students, subject dedicated labs and research centres, restaurants and cafés, and a gym.

The Brentford site is home to our Nursing Simulation Centre. A free shuttle bus operates between the sites and Ealing Broadway station.

The Berkshire Institute for Health, at Fountain House in Reading town centre, enables us to deliver nursing and midwifery programmes across the region in partnership with the NHS

Accommodation

We know that accommodation is key to your university experience, and you want to love where you live. The University will support you to find social, suitable and safe accommodation.

We have arrangements with local, purpose built, student accommodation providers to bring you better rates than direct bookings and give you the added support of our dedicated Accommodation Team. We offer a range of different accommodation types, varying from twin rooms and shared 3-bedroom flats to ensuite rooms and large studios. Our partner sites are located across Acton, Ealing, and Wembley. These locations all provide good transport links into central London and an easy commute to the University. If you are studying at the Berkshire Institute for Health in Reading, we have strong links with local student accommodation providers, so you can feel safe in the knowledge that your home has our stamp of approval.

There are many great benefits to renting directly through UWL accommodation.

• Special discounts on direct let prices.
• Free content insurance.
• No deposit.
• No guarantor.
• All utility bills and wi-fi included with rent price.
• Flexible payment plans.

Help with Funding

We offer a number of ways to help towards your course cost, including bursaries and scholarships, which many of these are given as grants, meaning you do not have to pay them back.

As a new full- or part-time postgraduate student you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master's Loan or a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan, which are repaid after your studies.

No matter your situation or what you want to study, our University culture is all about support, diversity and inclusion. We believe that everyone has the ability to excel in their career, and that no one should miss out on expert training.

Visit us for an Open Day

Join us on our open day to find out more about our courses and studying at the University of West London. Our open days can help you understand what studying might involve, what to expect and how a postgraduate qualification can help you in the future. During the day, you will have the opportunity to find out more about our courses, speak to academic and support staff, and view our campus facilities. Find the next open day date.