The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2013 Award for London Metropolitan University
View(s):London Metropolitan University is the number one modern university for graduate starting salaries, according to The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2013.
The average starting salary of London Met graduates is £23,165, higher than any other Post 1992 university.
The figure, taken from the Higher Education Statistics Agency, reflects how London Met students gain the skills and knowledge necessary to secure well paid jobs.
The encouraging news builds on previous success for the University in terms of employability. In July, it was reported that London Met was among the best modern universities in London for graduate employment, with nearly 88% in work or on further study courses.
The latest salary figure shows that London Met’s emphasis on employability is paying off for graduates. With investment in new facilities, such as the journalism newsroom, and IBM Smarter Planet Lab, London Met students gain access to the latest tools and technology to prepare them for their future careers.
Meanwhile, initiatives such as the Partners in Employment scheme and the new WOW Biz project ensure students have ‹real world› experience when they graduate.
With such opportunities on offer, it›s no wonder that London Met is producing some of the most work-ready graduates in the capital.
Mark Bickerton, International Director at London Metropolitan University will be interviewing prospective students seeking admissions to UG and PG courses starting this September in Colombo on 02 July 2013. For appointments, please contact the British Council at 011 – 7521521
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/featured-stories/graduate-starting-salary-success/
London Metropolitan University is one of the largest UK Universities, and is located in the centre of London. It can trace its history back to 1848, and has a proud tradition of excellent academic standards.
The University has always been popular with students from Sri Lanka; because of the location in one of the world’s most amazing cities; because of the professional orientation of many of our courses; because of the high standards of teaching; because of the approachable and student-centred focus of our staff; and because of the ability of students to progress into our degrees from a range of professional qualifications.
For us, education is not only about what happens in the classroom. Education is wider; its about the part time jobs and internships students take whilst studying with us and its about the personal development and growth in confidence that goes alongside educational development. International education also enables students to understand the global economic environment in a more direct and personal way, through experience and friendships from all over the world and exposure to international speakers and practitioners from industry.
Many of our courses include internships, placement or real life projects. This helps students to put theory into practice and to enhance their personal confidence and professional credibility through real life engagement. Our MBA includes a compulsory paid internship and many of our computing and electronics courses include opportunities for IT consultancy work in industry, arranged by the University’s in-house professional placement cell.
Education should help students to gain subject expertise in their chosen field, but it should not end there. Our task is to create intelligent and educated graduates; expert in their chosen subject but not limited to it. We expect our graduates to be interested in, and knowledgeable about, a wide range of subjects including commerce, politics, arts, music, international affairs and society. That is what makes for an educated and inspiring person.
Mark Bickerton, International Director at London Metropolitan University will be interviewing prospective students seeking admissions to UG and PG courses starting this September in Colombo on 02 July 2013. For appointments, please contact the British Council at 011 – 7521521
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