London College of Communication - In Depth

Founded: 1895. Changed name in 2004 from London College of Printing to London College of Communication.

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

Site: Campus at Elephant & Castle.

How to get there: Close to Elephant & Castle underground station (Bakerloo, Northern lines) and several bus routes.

Academic features: Range of courses from access and one-year diplomas to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and research in all specialist areas. Exceptional practical and vocational facilities at all levels.

Awarding body: University of the Arts.

Main undergraduate awards: BA, FdA.

Length of courses: 3 years; 2 years FdA.

Library & information services: College library of specialist material - books, periodicals, slides, audio and visual. Also library and IT facilities available at other colleges of the university.

Other learning facilities: Language laboratories; open access IT facilities, state-of-the-art equipment in printing, DTP, multimedia, film, video and photography; computer suites.

Specialist collections: History of the book.

Careers: University information and advice service. Free enterprise centre for graduate use.

Student advice & services: University accommodation office, childcare, study support including numeracy and literacy counsellors, specialist help and advice on funding, personal matters, legal help etc.

Amenities: Canteen, student bar. Accommodation: 115 places in hall (for students from outside London). Accommodation service for rental flats/houses.

Living expenses budget: Minimum budget of £6000 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by college.

Financial help: Apply for help to Student Services (tel: 020 7514 6230).

Tuition fees: Home students up to £1200 pa for first degrees (in 2005). International students pay £9500 pa.