History
The University of Westminster was founded in 1838 and was awarded its full university status in 1992. The main campus is located in Regent Street, with other campuses located in Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow.
International Admissions
The university attracts over 20,000 students from 169 nations making it the most diverse university in the UK.
You can apply to the University independently through their website, through the UCAS service, or through a representative in your country. Entry requirements to courses at Westminster will vary depending on the subject chosen and level of study. You are advised to contact the university directly for more information about entry requirements.
Academic Structure: Our Schools, Colleges and Subject Areas
Westminster offers over 300 courses - Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Short Courses - in various subject areas that are arranged into 12 "Schools" which function as academic departments within a broader three College structure.
College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries
The College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries is headed up by Jonathan Stockdale and comprises the following four schools.
School of Architecture and Cities
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- Architecture and Interiors
- Construction Management and Urban Planning
- Tourism and Events Management
- Transport and Logistics
School of Computer Science and Engineering
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Data Science and Informatics
Westminster School of Arts
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- Art, Design and Visual Culture
- Fashion
- Film and Television
- Music
- Photography
Westminster School of Media and Communications
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- Art, Design and Visual Culture
- Digital, Emerging and Traditional Media
- Communication
- Film and Television
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is headed up by Andrew Linn and comprises the following four schools.
School of Humanities
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- English and Creative Writing
- History
- Languages and Linguistics
- Art, Design and Visual Culture
School of Life Sciences
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Nutrition and Public Health
School of Social Sciences
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- Criminology and Sociology
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
Westminster Law School
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- Law
Westminster Business School
Westminster Business School is headed up by Malcolm Kirkup and comprises the following four schools.
School of Applied Management
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- Construction Management and Urban Planning
- Business and Management
- Project Management
- Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
School of Finance and Accounting
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- Accounting and Finance
School of Management and Marketing
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- Business Management
- Management and Leadership Development
- Marketing
School of Organisations, Economy and Society
Courses offered by this school fall into the following subjects:
- Economics
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Sustainability Management
