FAQS

Find quick answers to your questions about
our degrees, admissions, and more.

FAQS

Find quick answers to your questions about
our programmes, admissions, and more.

Frequently asked questions

We’ve compiled this list of FAQs to help answer any questions you may have about our degree programmes, financing your studies, the application process, and more.

If you can’t find the answers you’re looking for, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we’ll do our best to help answer any questions you may have.

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Studying at London Metropolitan University Centres

Our courses are developed in partnership with employers and professional bodies. Our aim is to equip you with the skills and knowledge employers are recruiting for, enabling you to graduate ‘work ready’. 

London Metropolitan University Centres offer career-focused degrees in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. By studying in a major UK city, you could access more networking opportunities, travel links, and student experiences than anywhere else. 

With degrees in Business Management, Health and Social Care, and International Business Management, and graduate support for up to two years after graduation, you’ll have access to career-enhancing tuition designed to improve your employability. 

Undergraduate degrees are a ‘first-level’ degree that you’ll study before becoming a graduate.  

Postgraduate refers to the level of study you enter once you have gained an undergraduate degree. Types of postgraduate degrees include Masters (MSc, MA); postgraduate certificate (PGCert); or postgraduate diploma (PGDip). 

Compared to undergraduate degrees, a postgraduate degree is usually: 

  • Focused on a single area of study, offering more specialist knowledge 
  • Taught in smaller class sizes 
  • More advanced, intensive, and fast-paced 

All our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees offer flexibility. Choose from multiple intakes and start your degree at a time that suits you and your commitments. 

Our undergraduate degrees take three years to complete, and you can complete a Masters degree over the course of a year. 

We also offer our undergraduate degrees with a Foundation Year, which take four years to complete. 

For more information about course duration and available start dates, head to our courses page and select the course you are interested in. 

Our four-year undergraduate degrees include a foundation year. These offer an alternative route into higher education if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our standard undergraduate degrees. 

Our foundation year degrees are designed to develop your academic skills and confidence and prepare you for your degree. Each foundation year is tailored to the degree you’ve chosen, giving you the perfect foundation for the specialist modules you’ll study. 

At London Metropolitan University Centres, we’re focused on preparing you for the digital workplace.

Our courses are taught through a full-time blended learning model, with a choice of study timetables. Blended working is quickly becoming the norm, and our courses are designed to prepare you for the modern workplace.

What is Blended Learning?

Blended learning is designed to provide the best of both on-campus and online learning opportunities. You’ll benefit from face-to-face timetabled sessions delivered at your chosen campus as well as live online sessions.

Learn more about blended learning and the different study timetables we offer, such as daytime or evening and weekend study.

Both our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are offered in a choice of three major UK cities: London, Birmingham, and Manchester. 

These locations offer fantastic opportunities for networking, travel, entertainment, and more. 

All campuses include: 

  • Spacious classrooms containing interactive learning technology
  • Social spaces and break rooms with tea and coffee making facilities
  • Student computer labs, printing services, and lockers
  • Laptop rental services 

Our campuses also offer access to student services like: 

  • Careers and Employability Services 
  • Student Welfare Service 
  • The ACE Team – The Academic Community of Excellence Team, offering academic support and guidance 

Find out more about our campus locations

At London Metropolitan University Centres, we welcome students from all walks of life. Many of our past and present students are mature students. 

Whether you’ll be studying your first degree, starting a postgraduate degree, or re-entering higher education, we want to support you. 

You’ll have access to a wide range of student support services and we encourage you to take advantage of them if you need help or advice. 

The support we offer includes, but is not limited to: 

  • Support for students with a disability 
  • Counselling 
  • Mental health support and services, including signposting to local, off-campus services 
  • Advice and guidance on personal issues 
  • Careers advice and guidance, including CV assistance 
  • Financial advice 
  • Crisis support 

You’ll be provided with your timetable after you’ve enrolled onto your chosen degree. 

To give you an idea of when you’ll be studying with us, view our term dates. 

Student finance

The cost of tuition fees can be found on the course page of your selected degree. 

You will also need to factor in associated costs, such as accommodation or travel costs and course texts (which can average around £200 per year). You will also need access to a laptop or PC and a reliable internet connection. 

For payment information, visit our Finance page.

If you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student from the UK, you may be able to receive financial support from the Government to help fund your studies.

The Government currently offers two types of loans that cover:

  • Tuition fees for undergraduate students, paid directly to the university
  • Living costs, paid directly to your bank and often called a maintenance loan

Note that postgraduate students are responsible for making their own payments and can make tuition fee payments through our online payment platform, Flywire. Postgraduate students may be eligible for a postgraduate loan from Student Finance England.

For more information visit our Finance or Make a Payment pages.

From time to time, we may offer scholarships and bursaries to eligible students. Every application is checked against eligibility criteria and awards are made on a case-by-case basis. If you have been successfully selected to receive financial support, it will be applied automatically, and you will be informed when you receive your offer letter from us. 

Students from the UK may also be eligible for financial support from the Government in the form of a student loan. The UK Government offers two types of loans: 

Find out more about financing your studies. 

If you are a self-funded student, we are happy to support your studies with an interest-free payment plan to help spread the cost of your tuition.  

Our Finance Team are also on-hand to offer assistance and advice, should you experience any unforeseen financial difficulties. 

If you ever have difficulty paying your tuition fees, please contact our Finance Team for support as soon as possible. 

Application process

Entry requirements can be found on the course pages. 

Please read the entry requirements carefully to ensure you meet them before applying. This will give you the best chance of success. 

You can enquire about any of our programmes at any time. Simply fill in the enquiry form on the course page. 

Intakes which are open for applications can be found on the course page, under ‘How to Apply’. 

View a list of dates and deadlines for all our degree programmes. Once you have chosen the course you’d like to study, we recommend that you submit your application to us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Find out more about how to apply.

To help us process your application as quickly as possible, you’ll need to send us copies of the following documents: 

  • Passport – your personal details page
  • Personal statement (more than 250 words)
  • Copies of any qualifications you hold, translated into English (if not in English)
  • CV (if required) 

If you are unsure about which documents you need to supply, please get in touch and our team will be more than happy to help. 

You can also find check the application process here.

We will process your application as quickly as possible and, if successful, your offer will be emailed to you.

Updates and important information can also be found in your online application portal.

To help us process your application in a timely manner, please ensure you provide all required documents when you apply.

If we are unable to proceed with your application, our Admissions Team will email you. 

To give yourself the best chance of success, please ensure you meet the entry requirements which are detailed on your course page.

If you’d like to discuss the decision, you can reach out to our Admissions Team or your recruitment team. They will review the decision and offer advice as to why your application was unsuccessful along with any appeal processes. 

Don’t worry, we understand that circumstances can change. All you need to do to defer your enrolment is to log in to your applicant portal and click on contact us to request a course transfer.

Student support and services

At London Metropolitan University Centres, we offer a variety of support services intended to help give our students the best chance of success. 

Find out more about the student support services we provide, including academic, career, financial, and wellbeing support. 

As a London Metropolitan University Centres student, you’ll have access to the QAHE Student Futures and Careers team. This team provides essential support to help you make the most of your experiences, develop your skills, manage your career, and achieve your goals.

The QA Higher Education Student Futures and Careers team can support you throughout your studies and help you prepare for your future with:

  • 1:1 appointments with a Careers Advisor
  • LinkedIn profile reviews to help maximise your opportunities
  • CV, cover letter, and mock interview support
  • Internship and work placement service
  • Careers and employability workshops
  • Employer-led events
  • Work experience and job opportunity notifications
  • Unlimited access to an online careers portal, QA Higher Education Careers Online, full of helpful resources

You can also attend workshops to help with your career and employment prospects and receive a monthly newsletter with available job opportunities, workshops, and events in the local area.

Student accommodation

The cost of student accommodation in London, Birmingham, or Manchester can vary, depending on the type of housing, location, facilities, and more.

With lots of different types of accommodation available, it is important that you choose the right place for you and your needs. Our Accommodation Support Team can help you find suitable accommodation whilst you study with us.