GSM London Linking London Lal Joshi Head of Outreach and Partner Liaison GSM London

About GSM London The dominant purpose is education and serving our communities (not profit- making) Addressing the Widening Participation Agenda Head on Distinct mission: teaching excellence in a career focused environment Regulated by the QAA, subject to the same or tougher criteria Choice, diversity and access (Year 0/ BTEC) Lower fees (£6,000), funding, scholarships Strong relationship with ‘traditional’ universities (validation, co- development and delivery of content) Can have higher success rates for students who complete their courses

About GSM London Established in 1973 (over 40 years) Study options: 2 years, 3 years, extended Three intakes: October, February and June Two campuses: in historic Greenwich and a new, state-of-the-art campus in Greenford Flexible admissions: we consider professional experience as well as academic achievement Degrees offered in partnership with Plymouth University Senior management team (expertise from both worlds Private and Public sector) On track for university status

Our Offering Accounting and Finance Business Management Computer Science Economics Events Management Human Resources Management Law Oil and Gas Management Travel and Tourism

State-of-the-art campus in west London In the heart of up and coming business area in West London Close to rail and tube stations and on bus routes On-campus facilities • Learning Resources Centre • Careers Centre • IT Suites • student room • café • free wi-fi • multi-faith prayer room to Oxford Street to Westfield to Heathrow to Gatwick

Historic Royal Greenwich, south-east London On the Thames and close to the Royal Observatory and the Greenwich Meridian Close to rail, tube and ferry stations and on bus routes On-campus facilities • Learning Resources Centre • Careers Centre • IT Suites • student room • café • free wi-fi • multi-faith prayer room to Gatwick to Canary Wharf to London Bridge to Heathrow

GSM London has a growing student and alumni population, which is now over 20,000 88% of our students receive one-to-one advice from a Course Advisor before applying Our degrees lead you to 8 out of the top 10 best paid graduate career sectors Highfliers Research Ltd. The Graduate Market 2012

Our promise to students Highly specialised degrees, targeted at industry Taught by business professionals using real case studies Links with organisations across a broad range of sectors Placement, job and relevant volunteering opportunities Graduates with an understanding of the global business world and an entrepreneurial attitude Awarded by Plymouth University, one of the top 10 modern universities in the UK Fast-track 2 year and traditional 3 year degrees Lecturers have both academic and commercial expertise Our average lecture class size is 100 compared to a typical UK university lecture size of around 450 Personal advisors support from first enquiries through to graduation and beyond 1 in 3 of our students were recommended by a friend

Student Support Academic support from your Course Leader Course Advisor Team Dedicated Student Services Disability and Welfare Services Financial support First Term Engagement team Student Events Team Accommodation assistance I speak with people every day about their educational goals and career prospects, everyone I meet really values the assistance. Kevin de Guzman Course Advisor

How we can support you Free and impartial services to support your students’ journey into Higher Education: • Considering Higher Education Presentation   • UCAS/Personal Statement Presentation   • Student Finance Presentation   • Student Life Presentation  • Advice/Information Stand   • UCAS Next Steps Presentation • Attendance at Parents’ Evenings   • Specialist Taster Days   • Speakers in Schools/Colleges • Results Day 2014