1. GSM London 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 Finance Business Management Computer Science Economics Events Management Human Resources Management Law Oil 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 Gatwick
to Canary Wharf
to London Bridge
to Heathrow

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
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

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