Thames Valley University

Thames Valley University (TVU) is one of the largest institutions in Europe and now the largest single source of skilled and qualified people for employers in West London and the Thames Valley area. Comprising approximately 50,000 students studying in the only UK University that provides both HE and FE courses, our students represent more than120 nationalities studying in campuses located in Reading, Slough and Ealing. All of our campuses are within easy reach of Central London.

With courses ranging from 'A' Level, NVQ, BTEC and HND through to Bachelor degrees and on to Postgraduate level, TVU is the ideal environment to study a number of practical disciplines. We run successful programmes in:

• Art and design: Fashion, Ceramic and Sculpture, Media Technology, Graphic Design, 2 and 3D design, Digital Animation and Digital and Computer Arts
• Business School: Accounting, Marketing, Personnel Management
• Computing and IT
• Healthcare
• Law
• Management - MBA, Information Management
• Media: Photography, Radio Broadcasting, Television, Film Studies, Media Arts, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism
• Music: Composition and Performance
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Sciences: Counselling, Psychology, Sociology, Human Sciences and Complementary Therapies
• Sixth Form Academy - GCSEs and AS/A2 levels
• Technology - Construction and Engineering
• Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure

In addition to this we provide extensive student support and a comprehensive careers service which, in partnership with our focus on academic rigour and combined with practical real world experience, ensures that over 90% of TVU graduates enter employment or go on to further study.

During your time at TVU you can expect to enjoy the unique experience of being part of a University growing in vigour and status which lies at the heart of a number of diverse communities. We are proud of our internationalised courses that offer competitive rates to overseas and EU students. With new purpose built Halls of Residence and an active Student Union that provides a range of clubs, societies and events, you will remember your time at TVU for much more than just study, as attested to by our vibrant alumni network.