Study at Middlesex University

Why study at Middlesex University

Teaching is organised into four faculties: Arts and Creative Industries; Business and Law; Health, Social Care and Education; and Science and Technology. Programmes run from foundation and undergraduate level through taught postgraduate degrees to research degrees, with pre-sessional English courses for students who need to raise their language level. The university describes its teaching as career-focused, with work placements and professional links built into many courses.

Location and student life

The London campus sits on The Burroughs in Hendon, a residential part of the London Borough of Barnet in north London. It is a short walk from Hendon Central station on the Edgware branch of the Northern line, with Hendon station on the Thameslink line nearby; both reach central London in under 30 minutes.

Camden is about 15 minutes away by Tube and London Bridge about 25, so students can choose between quieter suburban living near Hendon and everything central London offers. The campus brings teaching, support services and student social spaces together on one site.

Courses and subjects

Its four faculties span art and design, media and performing arts, business, law, health and education, and science and technology. Departments include media, performing arts, design and visual arts, alongside a business school and schools of law, health and education.

Alongside standard undergraduate degrees and taught master's courses, the university runs an International Foundation Programme that leads into undergraduate study, and pre-sessional English courses of 6 to 30 weeks for students below the language threshold. Several postgraduate courses offer January start dates, and some include a placement year.

Entry requirements for international students

International applicants apply with school or university qualifications from their own country, and each course page sets out the grades needed, so requirements vary by course and nationality. The standard English threshold is IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for undergraduate degrees, and 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component for postgraduate degrees. Students below the threshold can take a pre-sessional English course or start on the International Foundation Programme (IELTS 5.5); always check the relevant course and country pages before applying.

Accommodation

The university offers halls including Usher Hall, directly opposite the Hendon campus, and Platt Hall in nearby Colindale. Rooms are allocated first come, first served, and although the university aims to house new full-time undergraduates who apply early, a room is not guaranteed, so early application matters. Students who prefer to rent privately can use the university's accommodation advice and a recommended rent-guarantor scheme.

Scholarships and funding

International students can be considered for Regional awards worth around £2,000 off first-year tuition fees for strong academic results. The university also lists full-fee Chevening Scholarships for postgraduate study, GREAT Scholarships of £10,000 for one-year master's degrees for students from selected countries, and a 20% introductory scholarship on selected arts master's courses. Only one university scholarship can be held at a time, and the awards on offer change each year, so check the official scholarships page for current details.