University of Westminster

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It All Starts Here

Pioneers since 1838, we started out as the first polytechnic in London and one of the first in the UK, established to educate the working people of the city. Today, we continue to build on this legacy, offering a wide range of foundation and undergraduate courses across subjects including Architecture, Computer Science, AI, Business, Marketing, Languages, Psychology and many more. At Westminster you can follow your passions, study what you love, and carve your path to success.

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Why Westminster?

With campuses in the heart of London and Harrow, the University of Westminster combines academic study with the opportunities of one of the world's most exciting cities. Our career-focused courses are shaped by industry insight and supported by specialist facilities, helping you apply your learning in real-world contexts. Through our mentoring schemes, work placements, careers fairs and industry workshops, you'll gain valuable experience, build professional networks and develop the skills employers are looking for.

Students also have access to Zone29, our flagship enterprise and careers centre. Zone29 connects you with jobs, placements, career coaching, events, and tools to support your professional development.

At Westminster, you'll join a supportive and diverse community where individuality is celebrated, ambition is encouraged and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

To find out more about studying at Westminster, please visit our website.

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Information for teachers and advisors

If you are supporting students who are considering higher education, the University of Westminster’s Outreach Team is here to help.

We work with schools and colleges to deliver engaging information, advice and guidance (IAG) sessions, university visits, and subject insight activities that help students make informed decisions about their future study options. Our programmes are designed to raise awareness of higher education, build confidence, and support schools and colleges in achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Explore the opportunities available below and fill in this form if you are interested in booking an activity with us. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with the team, you can email us at [email protected].

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The University of Westminster is ranked #1 in the UK University and Educator Awards by Forage, highlighting our commitment to integrating work-based learning into the undergraduate curriculum for enhanced employability. Our excellent careers service provides advice access to work placements, workshops and mentoring schemes.