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Join The Student Room TodayBe part of the UK's largest and fastest growing student community. It's free to join and a lot of fun - Get inspired, express your ideas, interact and share London Metropolitan UniversityFrom The Student RoomTSR Wiki > University > Choosing a University > University Guides > London Metropolitan University
 London Metropolitan University formed in 2002 when London Guildhall University and the University of North London merged. The University now has two main campuses, one in the City and the other in Islington on Holloway Road - both are very central in London. London Met is quite literally huge - with over 30,000 students - it is one of the biggest universities in the UK. London Met has more international students than almost any other UK University including over 190 different nationalities, making for a truly cosmopolitan environment. Academic ReputationLondon Metropolitan University chooses not to appear in the privately-organised university league tables as the institution believes that the British Government should be the formal assessor the universities, rather than newspapers' tables. The quality higher-education teaching here at the LMU is assessed through the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), and in the most recent Institutional Audit, the QAA concluded that they had "broad confidence" in the LMU's management, the quality of its academic programmes and the academic standards of its awards.
Academic DepartmentsDepartment of Applied Social Sciences Department of Architecture and Spatial Design Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design Department of Computing, Communication Technology and Mathematics Department of Education Department of Humanities, Arts and Languages London Metropolitan Business School School of Human Sciences London Metropolitan Polymer Centre Department of Law, Governance and International Relations Department of Psychology CampusesThe LMU operates two campuses, the London City Campus and the London North Campus respectively. London City Campus Formerly part of the London Guildhall University, the nearest-located tube stations are Algate East, Tower Hill and Liverpool Street. London North Campus Formerly part of University of North London, the nearest-located tube stations are Holloway Road and Highbury & Islington. LibrariesLondon Metropolitan University has a world-famous library, formally known as The Women's Library. This houses the archives of the Fawcett Society and numerous volumes and articles of the history and the "well-being" of feminism. Other libraries belonging to the LMU are the TUC Library, which houses some of the notable collections: The Workers' Educational Association Library and Archive, The Gertrude Tuckwell Collection, and The Irish Studies Collection (popular with the many of first-year Irish undergraduates) ScholarshipsLondon Metropolitan University offers a Merit Scholarship Programme and gives £1000 for all international students who achieve A grades whilst studying any bachelor degree course at the University. The University also offers postgraduate scholarships, a range of full tuition scholarships, including some scholarships with free accommodation. London Metropolitan University offers scholarships in conjunction with: BBC World Service International Student House Canon Collins Trust Mahatma Gandhi Foundation Murtala Mahammad Benazir Bhutto The LMU also is recognised for giving out scholarships with some major sports played here at the LMU; such as Hockey Tennis and Basketball. IT and ComputingThe Tower Building at the North Campus has a large array of computers flooding the 5th floor, although other buildings do not have an official IT section readily accessible, you will find some classrooms with computers open during the morning. SportsWelfareHealthcareShopsRestaurantsThere are canteens on campus, however being in central London you're never far from a fast food outlet. Being polite, food from the canteen is not of the best quality. BanksTransportBuses run past the Holloway based camps regularly, such as the 43. There is also a tube station right outside the university - Holloway road - on the Piccadilly line. Careers servicePart-time jobsThere are many jobs available off campus, not so much on campus. However, as the university is in central London it's advised to enquire early about vacancies. Religious facilitiesLondon Met Discussions
SocialBars, Pubs and clubsThe University directly manages two award-winning social facilities: The Rocket complex and courtyard located on Holloway Road at North campus; and Hub Bar located on Goulston Street at City campus. The Rocket is renowned for its famous club night, which was once voted best student night out in London by Time Out. At Sub Bar, refurbished after years of neglect in the 1990s, events include acoustic/open mic nights, live bands, quiz and comedy nights, club and dj nights. EventsClubs and societiesAccommodationAccommodation policyAccommodation is mainly based off campus. FacilitiesResidencesPrivate sectorStudent unionDue to voting issues we do not have any SU members this year. Elections due to take place shortly. PricesReasonable. EnvironmentArchitectureLocal areaHolloway might not be to everyones taste, its bit of rough area, and you would not be advised walking during the night alone, saying that it is London, so everywhere is the same in that respect. Teaching qualityDepending on departments Science, and business departments have very good teaching. Applying to London MetThinking of applying to London Met? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here? Other London Met ArticlesWhy not read these other London Met Articles? Links |
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