Middlesex University

History

-Middlesex University is a well-established, modern and forward-thinking  university offering courses specifically designed to be relevant to your future  career.

-Middlesex University's origins go back to the late 1880s, with the opening of two  educational colleges in north London – St Katherine's College and the Horsey  School of  Arts and Crafts.

-Both colleges became part of Middlesex Polytechnic, which was founded in 1973.

-Middlesex was awarded the title University, by Royal Assent, in 1992.

Location and Transport

-Both campuses are based in North London and are a short tube ride to central London,  the heart of a vibrant and diverse capital city.

-The main campus is in Hendon, where the majority of courses are taught. Specialist  healthcare courses are taught at Archway campus, located adjacent to the Whittington  Hospital.

-There are two overseas campuses, in Dubai and Mauritius, where students have the  option to study part of their degree in another country if they wish to.

Course Flexibility

-Over 200 courses are available and are continually evolving to meet the requirements  of students, employers and industry needs. They combine theoretical studies with  practical real-world experience, to achieve academic excellence.

-Courses are specifically designed to be relevant to future careers, and are taught by  industry focussed academics. Middlesex is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for graduate  salaries (Parthenon Group).

-Many courses are accredited by professional bodies such as the Law Society,  Chartered  Institute of Marketing, British Psychological Institute, Institute of  Biomedical Sciences,  Training and Development Agency (for teachers) and the  Institute of Design Engineers.

-Work placements or internships are available on most courses, and students taking up  a    year long placement don’t pay any tuition for that year.

-Teaching and support is focussed on developing students into enterprising and  confident  graduates, equipped to seize every opportunity and well placed to succeed in  an  increasingly competitive job market.

-A wide ranging suite of full-time and part-time courses are offered, both in London  and overseas campuses in Dubai and Mauritius.

-Mid-year intake in January is available for some programmes.

-Work Based Learning and Professional Practice programmes are also available.

Research Standards

-Outstanding centers in Flood Hazard Research, Project Management, Enterprise and  Bio medical Science.

-The most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) found 77% of research to be  'internationally recognized, acknowledging the schools and research centers as being of  an international standard across a number of areas.

Recent/Prospective New Builds

-A new center for art, design and media at Hendon, the Grove building is ‘a world class  design’, according to the Greater London Authority. Opened in 2011, it features teaching  rooms, exhibition and event spaces and specialist facilities.

-The Hatch croft is a specialist building for the sciences, featuring state-of-the-art  facilities, and was opened in 2008.

Availability of Part-Time Work

-Part-time work available on campus, in the areas close to campus as well as Central  London. Careers service will help you to find part-time work.

-Most courses offer the opportunity to gain experience on a work placement, for the  chance to undertake work directly related to study. Yearlong placements require no  tuition fees.

-Middlesex runs a Student Ambassador and volunteering scheme, offering students paid  part time whilst also enhancing their employ ability skills.

For further information

-Address:- Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London NW4 4BT.

-Web:- www.mdx.ac.uk

-Email:- enquiries@mdx.ac.uk

-Phone:- +44 (0) 208 411 5555