University of Westminster: Courses, Fees & Admissions

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About University of Westminster

The University of Westminster is a public university in London that traces its origins to the Polytechnic Institution, opened at 309 Regent Street in 1838 as the first polytechnic in London and one of the first in the UK. Founded to educate the working people of London, it gained university status in 1992 and today teaches more than 21,000 students on undergraduate, postgraduate, apprenticeship, research and professional courses, drawn from 169 nationalities. It was rated Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

Teaching takes place across four London campuses: Cavendish (New Cavendish Street, Fitzrovia), Marylebone (Marylebone Road), Regent (309 Regent Street and Little Titchfield Street, close to Oxford Street) and Harrow in North West London. The University's headquarters remain at 309 Regent Street, next to the restored Regent Street Cinema, where the first public moving picture show in the UK was held in 1896.

Academic work is organised into three colleges: the College of Creative Arts & Technologies (School of Architecture and Cities, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Westminster School of Arts, Westminster School of Media and Communications); the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (School of Humanities, School of Life Sciences, School of Social Sciences, Westminster Law School); and Westminster Business School (School of Applied Management, School of Finance and Accounting, School of Management and Marketing). Courses are recognised and accredited by more than 50 professional bodies.

Distinctive facilities include the Ambika P3 gallery for contemporary art and architecture, London Gallery West at Harrow, a Bloomberg Financial Markets Suite and Fabrication Laboratory at Marylebone, a Polyclinic at Cavendish, and Zone29, the University's home of careers and enterprise beside the Marylebone Campus, offering placements, mentoring, the Westminster Award and start-up support. Westminster Law School runs a free, confidential Legal Advice Clinic.

Student life centres on the Students' Union, sports clubs and societies, the Regent Street Gym and the Harrow sports hall. The University's halls of residence include Harrow Hall and Alexander Fleming Hall in Hoxton, alongside Unite Students partner halls at North Lodge (Tottenham Hale) and Olympic Way (Wembley); Marylebone Hall is closed for refurbishment for 2025–26 and 2026–27. International students are supported through pre-sessional English courses, a welcome programme, study abroad and exchange partnerships, and pathway programmes with Kaplan International College London, while Westminster degrees are also delivered with partners in Germany, Hong Kong, Spain, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan.

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Tuition fees

Undergraduate and postgraduate course fees are set out on individual course pages. For 2026–27, UK-fee foundation year students pay £5,760 on designated humanities, social science, law, business and real estate courses and £9,790 on other courses (£10,050 in 2027–28), before moving to standard degree fees from level 4. International students pay £17,600 for the foundation year in 2026–27. International tuition fees stay the same throughout a student's studies. Home students who began before September 2025 pay a fixed £9,250 a year; those starting from September 2025 see fees rise annually in line with UK Government policy. Former Westminster students may be eligible for an alumni discount on postgraduate study.

Postgraduate scholarships

International Postgraduate Excellence Award (January 2027): £3,000 towards full-time master's tuition fees for high-achieving international students, or £5,000 on the two-year Master's with Integrated Professional Year Experience; deadline 30 November 2026.
Home Postgraduate Part Fee Scholarship: a one-off £2,000 tuition fee award applied in the first semester (first year only for two-year or part-time courses); deadline 2 November 2026.
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship: two awards for asylum seekers living in the UK, covering full tuition plus a maintenance grant of £1,000 a month for up to 12 months; deadline 2 November 2026.
Chevening Scholarships: the UK government's fully funded scheme for overseas students on one-year master's courses (deadline 6 October 2026), applied for through Chevening.

Undergraduate scholarships and bursaries

Home Undergraduate Bursaries: between £1,000 and £3,000 for enrolled students, including the Estranged Student Bursary, Care Leaver Bursary and support for students with caring responsibilities.
Chris Wilkinson Scholarship: a £5,000 maintenance grant each year for the second and final year of architecture study; deadline 2 November 2026.
International Undergraduate Excellence Award: £2,500 for international students with strong academic achievement (closed for September 2026).
O+T Foundation Bursary: up to £10,000 a year for students from under-represented backgrounds studying Real Estate or Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.
ECCEDU International Business and AI Programme in Madrid: one full and two half scholarships for a six-week programme including a four-week internship; deadline 27 September 2026.

International student funding

University scholarships are normally awarded on academic excellence, development potential and financial need, and applicants must have accepted an offer of a place before applying. Popular external schemes for international postgraduates include Chevening, Marshall, Commonwealth, GREAT and Fulbright awards; current international students may apply to the ISH Hardship Fund. Home postgraduates can use the Postgraduate Loan scheme.

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Undergraduate entry

All applicants for full-time undergraduate degrees, including international students, apply through UCAS, choosing up to five courses. The University of Westminster's UCAS institution code is W50, and course codes appear on each course page. Applicants need evidence of existing or predicted qualifications, a reference and a personal statement. Entry requirements differ by course and are set out on individual course pages; applicants who do not meet the normal requirements may still be considered. Some courses require an interview, portfolio, written assignment or test, and applicants are notified by email. Part-time degrees and degree apprenticeships are applied for directly to the University.

Final deadlines for September 2027 entry: Clearing closes to international applicants on 15 August and to home applicants on 10 September; international applicants must meet conditions and pay the deposit by 27 August, and home applicants meet conditions by 16 September. The last date to request a CAS is 8 September from outside the UK and 20 September from inside the UK. Enrolment is on 20 September, teaching starts on 27 September, and the last date for enrolment is 11 October.

International entry and pathways

Kaplan International College London offers university preparation courses (foundation and pre-master's) for international students who do not yet meet entry requirements; successful completion at the required level guarantees a place on the chosen Westminster degree. A Student visa CAS is normally issued only after a £5,500 tuition fee deposit and proof of funds in the required format.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic, UKVI or Online): bachelor's degrees 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component; master's degrees 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing (5.5 in all components is required for Student visa applicants at degree level); research degrees 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component, with some requiring 7.0.
TOEFL iBT (in person): 78 overall for bachelor's degrees requiring IELTS 6.0, and 88 overall for master's degrees requiring IELTS 6.5, with component minimums.
PTE Academic (in person): minimum 59 in each component for bachelor's and master's degrees; 76 overall where IELTS 7.0 is required.
Cambridge English, LanguageCert Academic (SELT), Oxford ELLT, PASSWORD Skills Plus, Trinity ISE SELT, Skills for English SELT and Duolingo are also accepted; most tests are valid for two years. Some courses set higher scores.

Pre-sessional English courses are available, online and on campus, to offer holders who have not yet reached the required level.

Postgraduate taught entry

Applications go directly to the University through its online applications service, with copies of qualifications, proof of English where needed, a passport copy for Student visa applicants, a personal statement and referee details. Academic referees must have known the applicant within the last three years and use an institutional or corporate email address. Applications open a year before the course starts. For September 2027 entry, the international application deadline is 21 July and the home deadline 10 September; for January 2027 entry, the deadlines are 20 November (international) and 7 December (home). Kaplan International College London offers a Pre-Master's course leading to a number of Westminster master's degrees.

Research degrees (MPhil/PhD)

Applicants should normally hold at least an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent, preferably with a master's degree, and are encouraged to contact the relevant PhD coordinator before applying. Research degrees start in January or September; the recommended apply-by date is 31 May for September entry and 31 August for January entry. Westminster Law School expects an LLM or MA with merit or distinction (65% or above in the dissertation) and IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component; English literature and language programmes also require IELTS 7.0 (6.5 in each component). ATAS clearance, where required, can take up to six weeks.

Cavendish Campus, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW: biological and biomedical sciences, computer science and engineering, data science and informatics, nutrition and public health, and psychology. Facilities include Cavendish Library, the Polyclinic, computer rooms, lecture theatres, the Student Centre, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL test centres, The Hive social space and restaurant, and The Pavilion.
Marylebone Campus, 35 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LS: accounting and finance; architecture, interiors and urban design; business and management; construction, surveying and real estate; economics; marketing; tourism and events management; and transport and logistics. Facilities include Marylebone Library, a Fabrication Laboratory, the Bloomberg Financial Markets Suite, The Learning Platform, the Westminster Boardroom, counselling, disability learning support and student health services, and the Ambika P3 exhibition space. Zone29, the careers and enterprise centre, is next to the campus.
Regent Campus – 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW: criminology and sociology, English and creative writing, history, languages, and politics and international relations. Home to the University headquarters, Regent Street Cinema, Regent Street Gym, the Deep End restaurant and computer rooms.
Regent Campus – Little Titchfield Street, 4–12 Little Titchfield Street, London W1W 7BY: Westminster Law School, with archive services, a lecture theatre and the Legal Advice Clinic.
Harrow Campus, Watford Road, Northwick Park, Middlesex HA1 3TP: art, design and visual culture; fashion; film and television; media and communication; and music. Facilities include Harrow Library, London Gallery West, the Creative Enterprise Centre, a gym and sports hall, The Forum, student health and counselling services, and Harrow Hall residence.

Residences: Harrow Hall (Harrow), Alexander Fleming Hall (Hoxton), North Lodge (Unite Students, Tottenham Hale) and Olympic Way (Unite Students, Wembley); Marylebone Hall is closed for refurbishment for 2025–26 and 2026–27. Halls are open to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students and are covered by the Universities UK code for the management of halls of residence.

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