Linking London Lal Joshi Head of Outreach and Partner Liaison

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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Our Offering • Accounting and FinanceBusiness ManagementComputer ScienceEconomicsEvents ManagementHuman Resources ManagementLawOil and Gas Management • Travel and Tourism

5. 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

6. 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 Canary Wharf to London Bridge to Heathrow to Gatwick

7. 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

8. 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 • 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 • 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

9. 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

10. 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