Study & Extern in London (in English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Take three classes towards your degree in fields such as business, fashion design & marketing, biological sciences, sports studies, and sociology, and participate in a six-week, credit-bearing externship and associated course.
• Explore career options and gain an international perspective. At London Met, you can extern in a variety of fields, and you are not limited to complete an externship in any of the subjects you study while abroad.
• Voted as one of the best universities in the U.K. for teaching quality, faculty at London Met focus on providing real-world skills and practical knowledge to prepare students for success in the workforce. Outside of class, you’ll feel welcome and accepted as a member of this diverse campus.
• Nothing can beat the central location of London Met! Watch Arsenal at the nearby Emirates Stadium, stop in for a pint at one of the many nearby pubs, go sightseeing along the Thames, soak in art and history at one of the world-class museums, or see one of London’s many live music or theatre performances!
LIFE ABROAD
Live and study in the heart of London as part of a diverse and multicultural student body. Spread across three campuses, you’ll love attending classes in the fashionable shopping district of Holloway Road in the central London borough of Islington, in Shoreditch in London’s vibrant East End, or in the historic “City of London”, now the core of London’s financial district. With excellent public transportation and lively, walkable city streets, it’s easy to explore London’s many activities! Academically, London Met’s practical course offerings are focused on employability and are the perfect way to gain skills needed after graduation.
LIVE
While you’re studying in London, you’ll live in a vibrant student accommodation called “The Stay Club” in the heart of London’s Kentish Town. You’ll share a double room in a hall-style dorm, complete with a full-size bunk bed, ensuite bathroom, and kitchenette. Make friends easily by living with both ISEP students and other university students in London. London Met’s Holloway campus is only 25 minutes from the accommodation by bus, and the Kentish Town Tube station is a mere 6-minute walk. The Stay Club offers free Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, an on-site café, cinema, gym, and social events organized by the housing staff.
DINE
Although meals are not included in the program fee, there are plenty of pubs, coffee shops, and restaurants to grab a meal near both campus and your accommodations. While in London, be sure to try the diverse food choices—delicious curries, peri peri chicken, a classic English breakfast, the myriad vegetarian specialties, fish and chips, and classic high tea. With multiple supermarkets near the residences, it’s easy to grab groceries and prepare a quick meal with friends in your ensuite kitchenette. Plan to spend 50-70 GBP ($50-$100 USD) on food each week.
EXPERIENCE
With Wi-Fi, pool tables, and board games, London Met’s “The Rocket” is an ideal spot for studying and hanging out with friends. It has a fantastic outdoor courtyard and venue space, which is perfect for relaxing between and after lectures. Be sure to stop by for quiz nights, karaoke, and happy hours. For deeper conversation, join the monthly Critical Conversation Cafes, hosted by the Center for Equity and Inclusion, which offers a place for debate, reflection and awareness.
EXPLORE
London’s airports offer low-cost flights throughout the U.K. and Europe, so weekend trips to popular spots like Spain and Italy are accessible and affordable. Closer to campus, London offers endless free activities and sightseeing. Plus, there’s always theatre, live music, and sporting events— it's impossible to be bored in London.
THRIVE
Melt away stress and focus on your health at the campus gym, in fitness and wellness classes, or as part of a sports team. Fitness classes, including yoga, Pilates, and boxing, are free for students. Counselling services, disability and dyslexia support, and career advice are available as well. Student-run clinics even offer pro bono legal advice and rehab for sports injuries, and the Student Union hosts “The Advice Service” for extra support and guidance. As an ISEP student, you’ll also receive assistance from the International Support Team, a full-time team of staff on campus dedicated to supporting you.
EXTERNSHIP
Gain insight into your future career field during a 6-week, 70-hour, credit bearing professional experience. Available in most fields of study, the externship is a great fit for media, journalism, publishing, education, business, accountancy, finance, marketing, hospitality, law, and health. London Met staff will work with you on your application, find an appropriate placement, and prepare you to tackle a work-based challenge. A concurrent workshop-based class will review work ethics, inclusive practices, self-reflection, and professional development training. The externship is worth 15 U.K. credits (~3 U.S. credit hours).
What We Love About London Met
Lots of universities claim to be diverse, but London Met truly is! It’s a great spot for students from all backgrounds, including non-traditional (mature) students. More than 50% of students come from an under-represented background, and over 80% identify as adult (non-traditional) learners.
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Course Description
As a visiting student at London Met, you'll take classes from virtually any subject area alongside students from all over the world. Students can mix and match modules (classes) from within and outside subject areas (majors), offering some helpful flexibility when choosing what to study during your program abroad. The chart below reflects some of the more popular classes students have taken in the past. Use this to help get you started planning your own program abroad at London Met!
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 60 UK credits which ISEP recommends is the equivalent of 12 U.S. Credit Hours. Each course is usually worth about 15 credits.
This program includes a 70-hour externship/internship experience with a London-based company. Additional fees may apply depending on length of program. Subject to approval by ISEP host coordinator.
If you use financial aid, please speak with a qualified financial aid advisor to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial aid.
Sample Classes Available:
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Principles of Management |
Journalism: History and Ideas |
Clinical Psychology |
Molecular Biology |
Biochemistry |
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Practice of Consultancy |
Intro to Digital Media |
Cognition and Behavior |
Microbiology |
General Microbiology |
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Fundamentals of Project Management |
Reporting and Photography Skills |
Forensic Psychology |
Human Immunity |
Anatomy & Physiology 2 |
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International Business |
Media Law and Ethics |
Work Psychology |
Biochemistry for Life Sciences |
Parasitology |
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Principles of Marketing |
Fashion Branding and Journalism |
Health Psychology |
Energy Metabolism and Endocrinology |
Blood Science |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students Arrive: mid-September (autumn), late January (spring)
Classes Start: late September (autumn), early February (spring)
Classes End: mid-December (autumn), late May (spring)
Exams: mid-December (autumn), mid through late May (spring)
Students are responsible for staying until the end of the semester and may not leave before the final date of their semester exams. Neither ISEP nor London Metropolitan University can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit. Students staying for the Autumn semester who need to be back in their home country by early January for university or an internship, may be able to complete an alternative assessment instead of taking exams which occur in the last two weeks of January. Not all modules have an exam as the final assessment so an alternative may be unnecessary.
Health Sciences, Sports Studies, and lab based coursework is more suitable for Full Year or Spring terms. Many of these courses have exams in mid to late January that require in-person attendance and occur after students have returned home.
Courses in the School of Computing & Digital Media are easier to find for spring over fall. If students do choose fall, they need to be prepared to stay through the entire exam period.
Information about modules (classes) and credit information is available on the London Met Module Selection Guide.
In addition to TOEFL and IELTS, London Metropolitan University also accepts the following Cambridge English scores along with the certifying statement of results:
-Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly English: Advanced (CAE)): grade C and above
-Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)): grade C and above
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