University of West London

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The University of West London draws on a heritage of 150 years in teaching and professional education. First founded as the Lady Byron School in 1860, the institution as it exists today was initially formed from Ealing College of Higher Education, Thames Valley College of Higher Education, the London College of Music, and Queen Charlotte's College of Health Care Studies. In 1991, the institution became the Polytechnic of West London, before gaining full university status in 1992 to become Thames Valley University. The University subsequently evolved through several mergers. It merged with Northwick Park School of Nursing, Riverside College of Nursing, and the North West Thames Regional Health Authority's AIDS Unit in 1994, Berkshire College of Nursing and Midwifery in 1995, and Reading College and School of Art and Design in 2004. In July 2010, the University completed the divestment of its site in King's Road, Reading, (now known as Reading College). In April 2011, formally changed its name to The University of West London, following prior approval from The Privy Council. The new name reflects a re-focusing of the University's activities on its Ealing and Brentford sites. In May 2011, the University celebrated the installation of Laurence Geller as its new Chancellor. Laurence is himself an alumnus of the University and a leading figure in the hospitality and tourism sector. From the outset, the University has played and continues to play a significant role in the educational, cultural, and economic life of its region.
We achieved the most significant national rise over the 2016/17 academic year in The Times/Sunday Times, The Guardian, and The Complete University Guide league tables. We are ranked as the top modern University in London, eighth modern university in the UK, and 56th University nationally by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 and 58th University nationally by the Guardian University Guide 2018. Over 97% of our graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation**. Our graduates achieve the second-highest starting salaries of all the London modern universities.
We have invested over £50 million in a new campus with modern facilities to improve students' learning and social experience, as part of a spending program on first-class facilities which totals £150 million. Our recently built campus in Ealing featured a new library. It transformed teaching spaces, including simulation centers for nurses, midwives, healthcare professionals, specialist radio studios, a fully equipped studio theatre, and a mock court room.
According to the National Student Survey 2017, the best Student Union in England is with a new bar, café, gym, lounge, and office facilities. Food and product development in West London. Food Innovation Laboratory Work has begun on the Westmont Enterprise Hub for students to collaborate with local businesses. Our consistently high standard of teaching was recognized with a Silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
We are ranked top in London for teaching quality and student experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018. We continuously adapt our curriculum to ensure our graduates have the most sought-after skills, with new social media marketing courses to cybersecurity. Five courses achieved a 100% overall satisfaction rating in the National Student Survey 2017: Accounting and Finance, Acting, Midwifery, Nursing – Children's Nursing and Health and Social Care: Assistant Practitioner. Our courses are highly-acclaimed by students, and our Civil Engineering, Law, and Accounting courses were rated top in London in the National Student Survey 2017.
Our leadership team was recognized as an 'Outstanding Leadership and Management Team' at THE Leadership and Management Awards 2017.
London College of Music has an ongoing partnership with Investec Opera Holland Park. The School of Computing and Engineering has one of the first higher education partnerships in the UK with Amazon Web Services. Modern universities are defined as higher education institutions granted university status in and after 1992. UWL received the rankings listed above compared to all other modern universities ranked in the guides/surveys cited.
The Enrolments statistics are calculated by the number of students registered for a course. If a student is registered simultaneously on an undergraduate course and another course, they would be counted twice in the Enrolments column. The FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for a part-time course is calculated by comparison with an equivalent full-time course. Welcome to the University of West London! We are the best modern University in London* with the best student union in England. 97% of our graduates are in employment or further education within six months***
Our brand new facilities, unique West London location, and excellent career prospects are some of the reasons you should study at the University of West London. The University of West London's degree courses spans various disciplines, from musical theatre and nursing to accounting and graphic design. Our students will get the chance to study using state-of-the-art facilities and develop realistic working environments, such as hospitals, recording studios, and laboratories. The combination of innovative facilities and passionate and experienced staff has seen several of our courses receive a 100% satisfaction rating in 2017's National Student Survey.

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