University of West London: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Infrastructure

The university has campus sites at Brentford and Ealing which are linked via 10-minute shuttle buses. The Berkshire Institute for Health at the Fountain House is located in the Reading town center. The Ealing site has seen the addition of a new auditorium, music studios, revamped Students’ Union, and the Paul Hamlyn Library.

The university offers a unique flight simulator, several engineering laboratories, nursing, midwifery, and healthcare research and simulation facilities, sewing and knitting machine rooms for the fashion and textiles category, and food and hospitality training at The Pillars Restaurant and Savoy Kitchen. There are performance spaces and recording studios along with a mock courtroom, forensic laboratories, a crime scene room, and media facilities along with innovative psychology research facilities. The language of instruction is English.

Academic

The admission cycle starts on 30th June by which applicants may submit applications via UCAS and the consideration date is 26th January. The clearing date is 1st July. The UCAS Extra timeline is 25th February while postgraduates may apply directly throughout the entire year.

The University of West London's admission process involves applying via UCAS and UCAS Extra for undergraduate students and direct applications for postgraduate courses.

The University of West London's admission requirements include the following:

1. Individual courses have their requirements.

2. Applicants for taught master’s courses must have Honors degrees (2:1 or higher) in a related subject.

3. Previous training/work experience may also help students during admissions.

4. English language requirements include at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent like Pearson Versant (minimum overall score of 64-69).

The University of West London's acceptance rate is 4%, meaning it is competitive. It offers 127 undergraduate and 82 postgraduate courses for students along with 31 research-oriented programs. Some of the popular courses include law, nursing, media, engineering, criminology, music, hospitality, tourism, and leisure.

Here is a look at the college calendar:

2022-23

Undergraduate Levels 3, 4, 5, and 6

1. Induction- 19 September 2022.

2. Teaching Starts- 3 October 2022.

3. Winter Break- 19 December 2022 to 2 January 2023.

4. Teaching Resumes- 3 January 2023.

5. Induction for new and returning students- 6 February 2023.

6. Spring Break- 10-18 April 2023.

7. Teaching Resumes- 19 April 2023.

Postgraduate Programs

1. Induction- 19 September 2022.

2. Teaching Starts- 3 October 2022.

3. Winter Break- 19 December 2022 to 2 January 2023.

4. Teaching Resumes- 3 January 2023.

5. Semester One-Examinations and Assessment- 23 January to 6 February 2023.

6. Semester One- Resit Assessment and Examination- 3 April 2023 to 6 April 2023 and 17-22 April 2023.

7. Spring Break- 10-18 April 2023.

8. Teaching Resumes- 19 April 2023.

9. Semester Two-Assessment and Examination- 29 May-12 June 2023.

10. Semester Two-Resit Assessment and Examination- 17-31 July 2023.

Extra-curriculars & Diversity

The University is home to numerous international students in various disciplines and hailing from several global countries. Some of its facilities include the vast Paul Hamlyn Library and the dedicated Sport and Fitness Center for residents, complete with a gymnasium, studio zones, and fitness classes. Students can also choose from numerous sports clubs and societies covering interests like gaming, dance, chess, and more.

Career/Professional

The Student Hub platform offers listings of job vacancies, part-time placements, graduate positions, and internships. There are careers events for connecting industries with students and exhibitors. The university also offers Guest Employer provisions along with a dedicated placement team for students and employers. Around 98% of graduates at the institution find employment or academic opportunities within six months of passing their courses. Placement officers, account managers, marketing of opportunities, presentations, seminars, and monthly newsletters and bulletins are amongst the services offered by the institution to employers.

The University also has the West London Food Innovation Center which offers varied scientific and culinary services to companies and brands. Students can also take their pick from short courses and masterclasses, and there are degree apprenticeships available for aspirants as well. There is also the Westmont Enterprise Hub for incubating start-ups.

The list of famous alumni includes the following:

1. Ronald David Wood, The Rolling Stones member, musician.

2. Jay Kay, songwriter-singer.

3. James Spencer Cleverly, politician.

4. Sir Raymond Douglas Davies, singer-songwriter.

5. Diane Martin James, politician.

6. Jung Chang, writer.

Financial

The average fees depend on the course that is chosen. Students have to select their program to find out the fees. For instance, the MBA costs £15,000 (INR 15 lakh) per year. It is £13,250 (INR 13.25 lakh) per year for the B. Sc in International Hospitality Management.

Top UK Universities

University Name	Acceptance Rate	Ranking	University Type
University of Oxford	17.50%	4	Public
University of Cambridge	21%	2	Public
Coventry University	32.00%	700	Public
University of East London	56%	1000	Public
University of Hertfordshire	70%	1000	Public
University of Birmingham	13.5%-15%	91	Public
Imperial College London	14% - 15%	6	Public
University of Glasgow	74.30%	100	Public
University of Leeds	77%	86	Public
University of Leicester	71.20%	279	Public
University of Bristol	67.00%	61	Public
Kings College London	13.00%	37	Public
Birmingham City University	50%-53%	1200	Public
Brunel University	70%	412	Public
Teesside University	31%	1001	Public
University of West London	4.00%	107	Public
University of Roehampton	42.00%	1577	Public
University of Portsmouth	90.00%	750	Public
Queen Mary University of London	43.60%	125	Public
Northumbria University	65.00%	651-700	Public
De Montfort University	45.00%	1000	Public
Cardiff University	20%	187	Public
Middlesex University	57%	799	Public
Nottingham Trent University	15%	1000	Public
University of Nottingham	11%	114	Private
University of Westminster	18%	1702	Public
Leeds Beckett University	80%	1200	Public
University of Strathclyde	42.00%	325	Public
University of Exeter	87.50%	163	Public
University College London	26.00%	8	Public