The University of West London (UWL) prides itself on delivering career-focused courses with excellent teaching in a campus designed for a great student experience.
UWL courses and facilities are designed to take students beyond the classroom and into the real world of work – the focus is on developing the qualities and expertise that future employers look for. UWL graduates have access to tailored, life-long careers advice.
STUDY AT UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON
Why Choose UWL?
Career-focused courses: Our courses are designed with your future in mind, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills to ensure you are career-ready. UWL has strong industry links, providing students with invaluable networking opportunities and real-world experience.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our modern campuses are equipped with cutting-edge facilities, including advanced laboratories, creative studios and extensive libraries, all designed to support students’ learning and research.
Supportive Community: Dedicated support, including academic advice, career guidance and mental health services, is available to help students every step of the way.
Location: Situated in West London, the campuses offer a perfect blend of city life and green spaces. Students benefit from the cultural, social and professional opportunities that London has to offer, whilst also having access to beautiful parks and riverside walks.
SPECIALIST AREAS at UWL
College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
Institute for Policing Studies
Drama Studio London
The Claude Littner Business School
London College of Music
London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism
London School of Film, Media and Design
School of Computing and Engineering
School of Human and Social Sciences
School of Law
School of Medicine and Biosciences
STUDENT SUPPORT AT UWL
UWL offers comprehensive and wide-ranging support to students, including;
- Academic Administration
- Accommodation
- Careers
- Counselling Disability and Mental Health
- Faith
- IT Services
- Library Services
- Placement and Employment Services
- Peer Mentoring
- Student Experience
- Student Money and Immigration Advice
- Students’ Union
- Student Wellbeing
- Student Welfare
- Study Support
- Volunteering
UWL FACILITIES
Alongside the Paul Hamlyn Library, UWL has a wide range of modern and well equipped facilities;
London College of Music
- 17 professionally designed studios
- Nine live rooms
- 10 large format analogue consoles with extensive outboard equipment
- Five professional-standard performance and recording spaces
- Five DiGiCo Live consoles
- Full Dante / Rednet integration across the entire site
- 64 channel location recording facilities
- Three Mac labs with 24 hour access
- Comprehensive range of microphones and backline
- Steinway pianos throughout the school (37 in total)
- Links to multiple London venues for performances and recitals.
Performance
- High quality spaces including Lawrence Hall and Vestry Hall
- Fully equipped 200 seat black box theatre
- 12 instrumental practice rooms
- 3 percussion practice and teaching rooms
- 5 acoustically isolated teaching pods
Production
- Four black box production rooms with performance dance floors, ballet barres, wall mirrors and ¾ drapes.
- Media Resource Centre
- In house record label ‘London Noise Records.’
London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism
- Flight-pad Flight Simulator
- Onsite industry-standard ‘Savoy Kitchen’
- Pillars Restaurant
London School of Film, Media and Design
- Fashion
- Sewing and knit machines
- Pattern cutting spaces
- Mannequins
- Print rooms
- Access to design software
Games Design and Development
- Digital Futures Lab
- VR equipment
- Photography studios
Photography
- Studios
- Photographic darkroom
- Digital print facilities
- Range of cameras and photography equipment
Media
- Blast Radio studios
- TV studio
- Media Resource Centre
- Digital Print Bureau
- Gallery space
School of Computing and Engineering
- Computing
- PC and Mac suites
- AI Lab
- Robotics Lab
- Digital Futures Lab for gaming and VR
- Electronics Lab
Engineering
- Concrete testing Lab
- Audio Engineering Lab
- Architecture Studio
- Computing Lab
- Soil and Geotechnics Lab
- Structural Lab
- Hydraulics Lab
- Electronics Labs
School of Law
- The law library
- Mock Court Room
School of Medicine and Biosciences
- Molecular Biology Lab
- Microscopes and Imaging Systems
- Spectrophotometry Apparatus
- 3D Printing & Bioprinting technology
- Ultrasound Systems
Drama Studio London
- 5 rehearsal studios
- Grange Court Theatre
- Sound studio
- Theatre library
School of Human and Social Sciences
- Criminology & Forensic Science
- Crime scene rooms
- Fully equipped forensic labs with high-power microscopes
Psychology
- State-of-the-art brain-imaging electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Eye-tracking equipment
- Observation Laboratory
- Virtual reality technology
Westmont Enterprise Hub
- Incubation centre offering space and help with investment, structure, and support
ACCOMMODATION AT UWL
UWL has agreements with local, purpose-built student accommodation providers to bring students better rates than booking directly.
- Renting accommodation through UWL brings the following benefits:
- No deposit required
- No estate agency fees
- No interest flexible instalment plans
- No guarantor, reference, or agent fees
- Free reduced rent agreed for UWL students
- Free utility bills included
- Free unlimited Wi-Fi
- Free wellbeing support
- Free contents insurance
- Free dedicated accommodation support.
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
UWL’s courses are developed in collaboration with industry experts, ensuring that the curriculum is aligned with current market needs and future workforce requirements. Courses are taught by professionals with extensive experience, giving students insight into real-world practices and trends.
The university hosts numerous industry-specific career fairs and networking events, where students can meet potential employers, learn about career opportunities and attend industry-themed talks.
Students are provided with tailored, lifelong careers counselling and support, including career planning, CV writing and interview preparation. The Careers service supports students with finding part-time work, internships and/or volunteering opportunities alongside of study and full-time work after graduation.
UWL collaborates with numerous local and national charities to offer volunteering opportunities and runs a peer mentoring programme to help students develop skills whilst supporting their peers.
Students also have access to the Westmont Enterprise Hub, which connects student entrepreneurs with investors and provides support for business ideas and start-ups.
STUDY IN LONDON
The University of West London has two sites in Ealing and Brentford, connected to each other by a free 10-minute shuttle bus service.
The location is well-served by public transport, with easy access to central London on the Elizabeth line. The surrounding area is known for beautiful parks and riverside walks.
Local attractions in Ealing include Walpole Park, Pitzhanger Gallery, Lammas Park, Ealing Studios and the Ealing Broadway Centre, which hosts a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants.
Enquire today to find out more about studying at University of West London