About us

CU London, part of the Coventry University Group, is dedicated to making higher education accessible to more people through our flexible study options. You shouldn’t have to put your life or career on hold in order to study.

At the moment, the world is full of uncertainty. We are constantly having to adapt to new ways of living, working, and communicating. Our plans for the next year, next month or even next week are continually challenged as government guidelines change.

Whether you study at our Dagenham or Greenwich campuses, CU London is committed to providing a course that fits around you.

Take one module at a time

Students study one new module per block, making it much easier to focus and digest information as you’ll only focus on one topic at a time.

A qualification each academic year

Our degrees are broken down so that at the end of each year, you earn a qualification. You can build up your CV as you work towards a degree.

We also have no end-of-year exams, perhaps the biggest source of stress for many students. Assessments are instead set by the course and could include coursework, presentations and more.

Many start times around the year

Each course is delivered in short blocks, usually six weeks in duration. There are six blocks in each year, and you can begin your studies at the start of any block.

You can study 3, 4 or 6 modules a year, depending on your course. In total, you need to study 4 for a HNC, 8 for a HND, or 12 blocks for a degree.

Regular timetables

Whether you have work or caring commitments, we know that one of the most difficult things can be arranging those other aspects of your life around an irregular timetable, so we make things simple.

You can expect up to 20 hours of learning per week and to be attending typically two whole day sessions every week for face to face activity, leaving the rest of your week free. This timetable is subject to the latest COVID-19 government guidelines.

Payment by instalments

You can choose to pay up front, or in 4 or 6 instalments, to break up the financial burden.

You’ll earn a recognised qualification at the end of the course, or you can decide to continue your studies towards a HND or degree at CU, or transfer to study a degree at Coventry University.

Now could be the best time for a change

Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, wanting to retrain with new skills or just missed the September boat, studying with us could be the best way to a new qualification for you.

Why choose us?

  • Quality
    All of our degree courses are awarded by Coventry University
  • One Module
    We only teach one module at a time, allowing more time for assignments
  • No Year-End Exams
    No end of year exams, avoiding the need for last minute revision

Degree

Both CU London campuses offer a range of vocational courses taught in a progressive and flexible way that is tailored to meet students’ needs.

A full-time degree programme takes three years to complete; each academic year is broken down into separate qualifications, meaning if your situation changes at any point after your first year of study and you cannot complete the course, you’ll still leave with a qualification. Year one of the programme is a HNC, year two a HND and the third year is a full degree.

Dagenham campus

  • Applied Biosciences
  • Applied Psychology
  • Business Management & Leadership
  • Cloud Computing
  • Computing Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Early Childhood Development & Learning
  • Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • Health & Social Care
  • Law & Practice
  • Marketing & Public Relations
  • Primary Education & Teaching Studies
  • Professional Accounting
  • Professional Policing
  • Public Health & Community Studies
  • Sport & Leisure Management
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management

Greenwich campus

  • Business Management & Leadership
  • Law & Practice
  • Oil, Gas & Energy Management
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management

Multiple intakes

At CU London we offer multiple intakes throughout the academic year making higher education more accessible and therefore a more viable option. Courses can be started at the beginning of any block. We typically offer intakes during:

  • September
  • November
  • January
  • March
  • May
  • July

Foundation

Foundation year qualifications offer an introductory route into your chosen degree subject as well as the opportunity to gain the higher education skills required for degree level study.

You can apply for a foundation year if you have:

  • Studied for level 3 qualifications, such as A levels or a BTEC National Diploma and Certificate qualifications, but may not have achieved the grades necessary to enter the university course of your choice.
  • Studied for a level 3 qualification but have decided to change subject area.
  • A foundation year course is made up of four six-week learning blocks (120 credits). It’s an integral part of a four year degree course.

If you successfully pass your foundation year, you will be guaranteed a place on a relevant Honours degree at CU London, subject to meeting any specific entrance criteria.

Dagenham campus

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Applied Biosciences
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Health & Social Care
  • Law & Practice
  • Nursing & Allied Health Professions

Greenwich campus

  • Business
  • Nursing & Allied Health Professions

Entry requirements

To be eligible for a foundation year course, students must be aged 18 and over.

We also typically require:

  • 40 UCAS Tariff points
  • 5 GCSEs at A-C including Maths and English
  • At least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification

Multiple intakes

At CU London we offer multiple intakes throughout the academic year making higher education more accessible and therefore a more viable option. Courses can be started at the beginning of any block. We typically offer intakes during:

  • September
  • November
  • January
  • March
  • May
  • July

Top-Up Degrees

Top-up degrees are for those who have successfully completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Foundation Degree and want to study further and progress onto the final year of an Honours degree programme.

Although a HND or a Foundation Degree is an excellent qualification in itself, depending on your career ambitions, you may decide that it’s worth studying a little longer for a BA/BSc degree. Topping up your HND or Foundation Degree will typically take one further year of study. We offer a range of study options which you could consider; day, evening or weekends. You also have the option to spread your study over a longer period of time if you wish. We would be happy to discuss what might be the best option for you.

There are a number of benefits in topping up your current qualification to an Honours degree. By completing the top-up course you will help to demonstrate to an employer that you have the academic, organisational and management skills needed for your chosen career path. Topping up to a degree at Honours level may also open up further opportunities available to you in the future.

Dagenham campus

Study year three of these courses to top up your qualification to a degree

  • Applied Biosciences
  • Applied Psychology
  • Business Management & Leadership
  • Cloud Computing
  • Computing Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Early Childhood Development & Learning
  • Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • Health & Social Care
  • Law & Practice
  • Marketing & Public Relations
  • Primary Education & Teaching Studies
  • Professional Accounting
  • Professional Policing
  • Public Health & Community Studies
  • Sport & Leisure Management
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management

Greenwich campus

Study year three of these courses to top up your qualification to a degree.

  • Business Management & Leadership
  • Law & Practice
  • Oil, Gas & Energy Management
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management

Multiple intakes

At CU London we offer multiple intakes throughout the academic year making higher education more accessible to everyone. Courses can be started at the beginning of any block. We typically offer intakes during:

  • September
  • November
  • January
  • March
  • May
  • July

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