Camberwell College of Arts - In Depth

Founded: 1898

Structural features: Constituent college of Arts University London (previously London Institute).

Site: 2 main buildings and an annexe in Camberwell, south London.

How to get there: Train to Peckham Rye or Denmark Hill, both a 15 minute walk. Buses from Waterloo, Peckham Rye, Elephant & Castle. Oval, Vauxhall or Victoria stations.

Awarding body: Arts University London.

Main undergraduate award: BA

Library & information services: 40,000 volumes, 170 periodicals, 60 study places. Open access to computing facilities 10 hours/day, 7 days/week with staff support: 65 points with access to internet. Induction to learning resources services, subsequent sessions if required; IT training as part of personal and professional development programme.

Other learning facilities: DVD/video viewing, photographic facilities.

Careers: Information and advice service. Student advice & services: Easy access to all university's facilities; own student information officer. Amenities: College shop, bar, student union facilities.

Accommodation: Limited places in the university's 9 halls of residence; approx £60-£115 per week, including heating. University accommodation service helps find privately rented accommodation: rent approx £100 pw, excluding bills and meals.

Living expenses budget: Minimum budget of £7000 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by college.

Term-time work: College allows term-time work for full-time students. Some work available in college in SU bar, library work and during exhibition period; also careers service circulates lists of jobs outside college.