Welcome to The London College, one of the most established and successful independent higher education providers in Greater London. We have around 1000 students, from many different backgrounds and with different ambitions and aspirations, enrolled with us on a wide range of degree and vocational qualifications.
In 2012 the College formed a partnership with the University of Derby. The University of Derby has been awarded a Gold rating by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) in the UK’s first ever Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). This puts the University in the top 20% of all providers in the UK for the quality of its teaching
Whether you are leaving school, interested in higher education courses, want to study part-time at weekends, improve your job prospects or would just like to study something new, we have the right course for you.
The College pride itself in offering our students a first-rate learning experience that stems from high quality teaching staff and a well-stocked library and learning resource centre with additional IT suites and a range of engineering laboratories. You will find yourself in a small yet diverse classes with plenty of individual attention from lecturers and administrative staff who offer support both academically and pastorally.
Our Vision – We will become the Institution of opportunity that is renowned for our creativity and innovation.
We will develop our students and staff to reach for vocational excellence and become recognised as a leading alternative provider of quality higher education programmes
To be an employer-focused institution connected with Greater London communities, providing teaching and learning which opens doors and meets the needs of employers.
The London College UCK has a strong sense of identity and aspires to deliver the right programmes, in the right way, to meet the needs of a very diverse student population.
At The London College UCK, we strive to be a well-established, highly experienced, independent higher education provider with a proven track record in delivering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Our success has been achieved through high quality teaching and learning delivered through small class size. This sets us apart from our competitors.
The London College, UCK is committed to become the institution of opportunity that is renowned for widening participation. We develop our students and staff to reach for vocational excellence and become recognised as a leading alternative provider of quality higher education programmes and to be an employer-focused institution connected with our local communities, providing teaching and learning which opens doors and meets the needs of employers.
The College’s strategies and policies set out clearly our commitment to fair access, minimising barriers for applicants. The College operates a fair and open admissions process committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination in line with the Equal Opportunities Policy. Inclusive admission processes ensure that all applications are considered on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
The College welcomes applications from all prospective students and aims to provide appropriate services to students with learning support needs or disabilities. This is facilitated by the provision of general information to prospective students designed to be accessible and socially inclusive. Fairness and equality is also promoted through the admission process whereby lifelong and experiential learning and continuous professional development are appropriately recognised and rewarded in terms of entry requirements and academic credit. The College ensures equality of opportunity in recruitment and selection procedures by making available appropriate support during the application process including opportunities for students to visit their intended learning environments and/or discuss their particular needs with staff.
The small size of the College enables the Student Support Unit to offer confidential personalised support for disadvantaged students. Once their needs have been identified during the application process, at enrolment or by subsequent notification to the college, individual students, are well supported by appropriate staff. The college has enlisted a specialist agency which works in collaboration with Student Support unit to support leaners with special educational needs including identifying their needs, arranging assessment and providing advice on a wide range of personal and academic issues.
The college focuses on developing existing and prospective students’ study skills to provide the firm grounding needed for success. The College employs practices and procedures which facilitate the transition from prospective student to current student. The delivery of an interesting and informative induction programme for all new students is central to quality of the student experience at the College. In preparation for their studies, the induction programme provides students with opportunities to enhance the necessary academic and professional skills that they need to deploy as they progress through their courses.
Study Skills sessions are delivered for eight weeks of the semester. These sessions underpin necessary skills to gain an academic qualification at a higher educational level. The focus of the Study Skills module is on developing skills such as academic writing and oral presentation, referring skills and time management. It also emphasises techniques of self-reflection, so that learners can gain a better understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses, and be able to utilise these on other courses of study. The comprehensive Induction and Study Skills programme enhances students’ academic capability and positively impact students’ progression, retention and achievement.
We work with community groups and employers to raise awareness of the benefits of Higher Education to individuals, industry and the local economy. We are committed to be an employer-focused institution connected with our local communities, providing teaching and learning which opens doors and meets the needs of wide range of employers and professional bodies, we are associated with.
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I completed my degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and I recommend it. Open knowledgeable staff always ready to help you if you need to. College is going to relocate itself into much bigger building so this looks now much more promising. Go, talk to them and start your journey. You will like it.
By William (Aug, 2017) |
I studied graphic design at LCUCK.
Poor facilities with small classrooms, which were not fit for adequate study in any way. Due to their small size it was impossible to work with big formats of papers, use messy materials such as paint or put up lighting to use for photography.The computers in the classroom have limited memory and storage, which makes it impossible to work with Adobe software on a professional level. The animation group had even more problems, with the computers freezing and shutting down in the middle of a project.The classrooms were always messy, dusty, the tables were covered with stains and crumbs, and the keyboards and mouses were covered in dirt as well. The library is a joke and has a limited number of books which are also really, really outdated. The printer constantly jams the paper and freezes, so it's impossible to use it for printing final design projects, meaning I have to go to a print shop and pay 3-5 times more to submit my final projects at the end of the year.
In terms of education, the program is good and provides all the basics that a designer should know. But, in my opinion, the teachers could've provided more information and guidance on the subject, and given higher quality lectures. Most of the time they felt irrelevant to the subject.
On the bright side, the briefs we were given were always exciting and provided enough room for imagination, personal input, and helped improve our skills even further. Since the briefs were not restrictive, I was free to experiment with different fields of graphic design, and teach myself a great deal of skills, such as animation and 3D, which I would've never done if it wasn't for the briefs. The teachers were friendly and kind people, who would always help and provide feedback when asked.
By Anastasia Pirogova (Aug, 2016) |
This School is very important to me, where I can imporove and develop myself. Where I can build up with our tutors not just a teacher-student relationship, even a people-people relation as well. That can able to create a better atmosphere too. Apart from that the computer's speed in the library, I can say only positive things about the school. They can able to develope their selves. Taking into account the student experiences, feedbacks , opinions the school try to improve their deficiencies and mistakes. Our moodle was under continuosly developed, and now by help the Proportal system we can get answers to our all important questions. Whether it's feedback, our attendance in the class etc. Appropriate bibliographical notes, books are available at the library, which also help our work. If I feel and have any problem I can courageously to contact with a staff (examination departmant, student support etc), or can write an email. Always i have got a quick and satisfactory answer from the school. The teaching method and materials (handout) put the essence of the subject. My teachers try to illustrate everything with suitable examples in order the subject to be understandable for everyone. There are many positive changes happened in the school in recent years and I hope it can help them to ensure a high and continuously quality education to their students.
By Oliver (Aug, 2016) |
I was happy and satisfied with LCUCK during the last 3 years. I am very thankful to the teachers and the administration staff for their availability and professionalism.The atmosphere was very friendly.I think LCUCK was a good choice for my studies.
By Anikó Vas (Aug, 2016) |
The college is good and i have met some great lecturers like Mr DEE Warbuton, he has been of tremendous help to me on the course i did Art & design with some units in Graphics. I want to say may God bless him and a big thank you to the college for giving me the opportunity i might not have gotten else where.
By Queency Udeze (Aug, 2016) |
Friendly, professional, experienced and very helpful staff. High quality of teaching, organised educational system, valuable subjects. Highly recommended college! Learning was fun!
By Zoltán Elekes (Aug, 2016) |
I have been attending for two years and have thoroughly enjoyed my experience.i have had a few difficulties with my studies , but that is all a part of uni life, and the staff have always done their best to support me. A generally good uni.
By saber (Aug, 2016) |
I studied Games design at UCK, Mr Nemati is the best teacher ever, if you put effort he puts in time for you. I am proud to have gone to UCK, I gained a lot and Mr Nemati helped me and all the other students in the class.. those that did not want to learn did not deserve to be in his class nevertheless I a grew as a student and as a person.. UCK is the best college to go to for Games Design.
By Ana Moniz (Aug, 2016) |
The University experience so far has been amazing. The University is very student orientated and ensures that it offers a good range of services to its students. I would avice anyone thinking of coming to The London UCK.
I study near two years in this college and never had any issues with staffs and lectures they are really help full and kind , specially Dr Mabey also I will do top up and looking forward to go back.
By Marjan Mahdavi (Aug, 2016) |
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At London College, UCK, the quality of education is remarkable; the dedicated faculty genuinely care about student success, and I've watched my child flourish in ways I never imagined.
By Chloe Scott (Jul, 2024) |