Student finance applications are made directly to Student Finance England (SFE). Find out more about the process on our Student Finance page.
It takes on average 4-6 weeks to be approved for student finance from the start of the application process. Once the application has been approved your 1st payment will take around 2-4 weeks after the day your application was approved. Please note the payment dates on your approval paperwork are guidelines and are not accurate dates.
If you feel you are struggling financially please visit the Student Finance Team on campus who are here to help you. They may be able to offer you some financial help with a ‘Bridging Loan’ until your Student Finance is approved. This is a loan and will be repayable once you receive your first payment from Student Finance England.
Once you are fully enrolled at the university, Student Services will provide access to our timetabling system ‘TermTime’. You will receive an email with instructions to access TermTime within 24 hours of submitting your online enrolment.
All online classes take place via the video conference platform WebEx. Each lesson that takes place online, will have a WebEx room number displayed on TermTime.
Assignments are submitted via your Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Weblearn. You will be provided with a login once you are registered and after the cooling off period.
University is a big commitment and you will struggle to fit in lectures and independent study around a full-time job. Your lectures, workshops and tutorials will total nine to 12 hours per week and you are also expected to complete independent study totalling 28 to 31 hours per week. Applying for a maintenance loan through SFE will help to cover your living costs. Take a look at our personal time planner which gives you an idea of how you can plan part-time work around your full-time study.
Take a look at your academic calendar dates and breaks here.
There are no car parks at any of our campuses. The easiest way to reach your campus is by public transport. Find out more about about your campus and the easiest way to get there on our Campus Information page.
Take a look at our Equipment Checklist to make sure you have everything you need to start your studies.
All of our campuses have access for disabled students. Please contact the Learning Support team who will discuss your needs and put together a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP). You can find out what else Learning Support can support with here.
Our Learning Support Team are available to contact while you study. If you have additional needs from a medical condition, a physical or sensory disability, a neurodiversity, such as Dyslexia, ADHD or Autism Spectrum Condition, or a diagnosis of mental health difficulties they can discuss reasonable adjustments to your studies. Contact information can be found here.
There are many ways you can be supported during your studies. As a student of London Metropolitan University you have access to the Academic Help Hub managed by our Academic Advisors from one email address. They can assist with a range of queries and signpost to other teams when necessary. You’ll find the email address on the Key Contacts.
We also have our Student Support Services who are on hand to support you.
The ACE Team has years of experience providing academic guidance to our students and helping them achieve excellence in their course by developing skills from math and computing, to excel, critical reading and writing, and referencing to name just a few. You can book a group or individual appointment, attend a workshop or access resource materials on your VLE.
Each of our campuses has a library where you can study, meet with librarians, and borrow textbooks, laptops and other resources and equipment. There is an online library portal that contains your reading lists and guides. You can book an appointment with a librarian for further support.
The Careers Service is available to offer in-depth advice and assistance with your career development in a number of ways. Book a one-to-one appointment where you can cover a range of topics including CV writing, mock interviews, cover letter and application reviews and more. You will receive unlimited access to our online Careers Portal, full of helpful resources. The Internship and Placement Service will endeavour to help you to find appropriate work experience – both short-term and part-time.
Our Student Welfare Team are always on hand to support you with any queries or personal matters that you may come across during your studies. Our friendly team are here to help, so do not be afraid to ask for their support and advice, no matter how big or small you think your issue is.
The team can be contacted in person, via email or by phone. There is a dedicated counselling service as well as mental health practitioners who are ready to support you when you need it. We also have a range of welfare guides covering a range of topics:
Togetherall is a free and anonymous online community available 24/7 to all of our students looking for mental health support and a sense of connection. Share your worries and questions with others experiencing the same struggles and learn more about how to adjust to life’s challenges. Moderated by professionals to keep you safe, Togetherall is here for you. Register here for Togetherall with your student email address. Find out more here and in the video below.
Freshers week (also known as Student Welcome or Discovery Week) takes place in the first semester at the beginning of your course. Following Freshers Week, our Orientation Week takes place. This is a series of open online sessions available to all, with the opportunity for more informative sessions and Q&A’s.
The Student Relations Team organise Fresher Week and they regularly hold events such as Coffee & Chat, salsa classes and self-defence. Their weekly newsletter is packed with news and information.
As a student you are eligible to sign up to various student discount platforms, allowing you to get discount across a wide variety of retailers.