Clearing 2023 – How to choose your course
Choosing what to study is one of the biggest decisions you will make when selecting a university. For students who come through Clearing, finding and choosing the right degree to study, at a university you may know little about, might feel like a daunting process.
As well as building your subject knowledge, getting a degree can open a lot of doors for your career and give you a whole range of skills to prepare you for the world of work. At Westminster, we care about your future. With over 140 industry-informed and practice-based undergraduate courses and a network of over 3,000 actively engaged employers, you will have the opportunity to learn from top employers across a diverse range of sectors.
While it’s completely fine to not know what you want to do after university, having an idea about some of the subjects we offer might spark your interest, develop your passion or introduce you to a new area to help make that big decision a little easier!
Harrow, our creative campus
Our Harrow Campus, based in northwest London and just a short tube ride away from the city centre, is the home to some of our most sought-after creative courses. From Fashion, Film, and Television to Music, Media and Communication, and Art, Design, and Visual Culture, you can find them all here. The campus is the perfect place for you to study and collaborate with other like-minded students. You can find out more about the subjects we teach at Harrow here.
Architecture, Interiors and Urban Design
Architecture is a fascinating subject involving wide-ranging academic, practical and vocational activities. It requires a blend of creativity and imagination, as well as a strong grounding in technical and environmental knowledge.
Architecture, Interior and Urban Design professionals impact the lives of people in a given environment and make a tangible difference in how life is experienced. At the heart of our courses is a rich choice of design studios, where students are taught in small groups by current practitioners. Our diverse teaching team will give you the chance to spend time on construction sites and in architectural practice as part of your studies. By choosing Westminster, you’ll be a part of one of the largest providers of architecture and interior education in the country.
You’ll also benefit from our strong connections with practice, regular contact with professional bodies, expert speakers and industry workshop leaders. Our students have significant opportunities beyond the classroom and work on live projects with real clients, allowing you to apply creative and technical skills acquired through your studies.
Careers within this industry offer access to a vibrant profession, one in which you will constantly learn, develop and be challenged. Additionally, the School of Architecture and Cities is based in central London, home to some of the most stunning buildings and museums in the world. This means you will have plenty of opportunities to get the most out of the city and use London as your drawing board.
Tourism and Events
Whilst, like many sectors, Tourism and Events have been impacted by the global pandemic, in recent years, the industry has been one of the largest employers globally. The continued professionalisation of the events industry has seen significant growth in employment opportunities over the past decade, making the sector particularly attractive to graduates.
With over 25 years of excellence in tourism and events education, our courses will develop the skills you need to successfully manage tourism or staged events. We take advantage of local professional networks and international connections to prepare students for a career managing tourism experiences and events across the globe.
Construction, Surveying and Real Estate
Construction is a major part of our everyday lives. A career in construction means you will be responsible for developing the next generation of homes, offices, outdoor and indoor venues, roads and other vital social infrastructure.
As well as engaging with live industry projects, our students build their knowledge and skills through site visits, field trips and practical workshops, using specialist equipment and the latest technologies to bring learning to life. We are proud to be one of the top 15 institutions in the UK for Building (Complete University Guide 2022) and have excellent industry links with a host of national and international construction companies and leading professional bodies. Our practice-led courses are taught by qualified professionals with industry experience, who will support your own development, knowledge and skills acquisition.
Data Science and Informatics
If you have a flair for maths and statistics, a career in Data Science could be for you. Data being the most valuable asset to a company, Data Scientists play a highly significant role within modern organisations. Our courses will give you the analytical, technical and data visualisation skills to convert big data sets into valuable insights.
Data professionals produce solutions to everyday business challenges. There are many new exciting fields emerging, including Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Blockchain. Students have access to our state-of-the-art computing facilities, software and hardware, including 34 specialist labs, various operating systems and VR hardware. Our students also learn how to apply their knowledge to real-world problems by working on short-term projects often set by an external partner.
If you’re still worried about making the right decision, students at Westminster have the opportunity to change their course after starting. We understand you may need to experience a course to know whether it is best suited to you. Choosing a course now doesn’t have to be daunting and final.
You can call Clearing helplines from 17 August 2023. If you’re interested in our Clearing process, register your interest here.
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