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City University London has one of the highest proportions of international and graduate students of any university in the UK. We successfully combine academic and professional studies, with many of our students gaining a professional as well as an academic award. 
We are committed to being the best in London in education, research and knowledge transfer for businesses and the professions. We are renowned for our international focus and the employability of our graduates. City is ranked tenth in the UK for graduate prospects according to The Times Good University Guide 2011. The Guardian University Guide 2011 also ranks City as the 5th best university in London, ahead of Kings College, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, Goldsmiths, Westminster, Brunel, Thames Valley, Middlesex, London South Bank, UEL and London Met. The Schools of Arts and Social Sciences make up two of the seven Schools within the university. We offer our students an inspiring and supportive educational environment with an exciting range of postgraduate programmes in: Economics, International Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, Translation, and Cultural Policy and Management. Why choose City?
Ideal locationCity University is based in the heart of the City of London. Our location allows us to maintain strong links with many organisations in both the public and private sector providing our graduates with invaluable contacts. Situated near to London's famous West End and main business district, you can experience the excitement of studying in one of the world's most cosmopolitan and important financial centres. Excellent prospectsWe have an excellent record of graduate employability. A degree from City University London will prepare you for your future career at a time when the job market has never been more competitive. International focusStudents in the Schools of Arts and Social Sciences have come from over 130 different countries in the last three years - from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. City University London is undeniably an international University with over 40 per cent of students coming from outside the UK. We have dedicated advisors available to assist students with advice, support and guidance on everything from setting up a bank account to UK immigration regulations. There is a special welcome event for international students at the beginning of term, as well as induction and orientation sessions. The Students' Union organise a number of social activities throughout the year so there is no shortage of fun things to do and ways to meet people and make friends from all over the world. Top-rated researchCity hosts a number of pioneering research projects that influence both national and international policy. Students benefit from teaching that is informed by the latest research findings. The School of Social Sciences hosts the multi-national European Social Survey (ESS) funded by the European Commission - a survey of changing social attitudes and values across Europe. The Department of Journalism has a growing research portfolio and now forms part of the new Centre for Law, Justice and Journalism. Their research aims to be of practical use to the news media. 
FacilitiesStudents have access to outstanding facilities, from the £22m purpose-built and contemporary social sciences building through to the £12m investment in the School of Arts, creating a stimulating and unique environment for all our students to experience first-rate education. This impressive range of facilities includes a multimedia newsroom suite for journalism; experiential psychology laboratories; high performance computing suites and; communal learning and social spaces. See our Journalism department photos on Flickr School of Arts postgraduate coursesThe School is made up of two departments: The world-renowned Department of Journalism - offers some of the most sought-after courses in the world, an unrivalled employment rate, a 4,000-strong alumni network, and superb state-of-the-art facilities The new Department of Cultural Practice and Enterprise - offers a suite of industry-focused courses for graduates looking to follow a career in the creative and cultural industries, including arts management, creative writing, publishing, and translation. Postgraduate courses include: 
Publishing:
Creative Writing Cultural Policy and Management To find out more visit www.city.ac.uk/arts or go to www.city.ac.uk/arts/enquiry to send us any questions. School of Social Sciences postgraduate coursesThe School of Social Sciences offers a dynamic and challenging environment for teaching, research and intellectual exchange. Our mission is to be recognised as a leading centre for the application of the social sciences to professional and policy-related issues. Postgraduate courses include: 
Psychology
To find out more visit www.city.ac.uk/social, email socscipg@city.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 20 7040 8500 Entry requirementsFor details of all individual programme entry requirements, please visit www.city.ac.uk/social for Social Sciences courses or www.city.ac.uk/arts for School of Arts courses. Contact usSchools of Arts and Social Sciences For Arts enquiries visit www.city.ac.uk/arts or go to www.city.ac.uk/arts/enquiry to send us any questions For Social Sciences enquiries visit www.city.ac.uk/social, email socscipg@city.ac.uk or call +44 20 7040 8500 |
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