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25% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.
BA English Language and International Communication
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About The Westminster
The University of Westminster is a public university based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution, it was the first polytechnic to open in London. The Polytechnic formally received a Royal charter in August 1839, and became the University of Westminster in 1992. Westminster has its main campus in Regent Street in central London, with additional campuses in Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow. It also operates the Westminster International University in Tashkent in Uzbekistan. The university is organised into three colleges and 12 schools, within which there are around 65 departments and centres, including the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) and the Centre for the Study of Democracy. It also has its Policy Studies Institute, Business School and Law School. The annual income of the institution for 2021–22 was £240.9 million of which £4.25 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £223.7 million. The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of MBAs, EFMD, EQUIS, and the European University Association. Westminster's alumni include a Nobel laureate in Medicine, the inventor of cordite, heads of state, politicians and mayors, Olympians, scientists, BAFTA- and Oscar-winning filmmakers, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-winning musicians, journalists, and poets. Graduates of the university are styled with the post-nominal letters Westmin, to indicate the institution.
What Students Say
The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 90% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 90% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
Academic support is accessible; 95% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 95% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
The community feel here is incredible. 79% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 84% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.