10 reasons to study
in the London Centre

Sometimes things need to be plainly written.

10 reasons

1. location: we're in London - a thriving capital city - a world-class setting for work and play
2. expertise: the Centre draws from three university departments, two national museums, and a wide range of additional experts; this is an unrivalled range of expertise
3. resources: our students have access to dozens of relevant libraries and museum facilities: from the British Library to the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich; it's a range impossible to find elsewhere
4. flexibility: our programmes are designed for variety and flexability, with options available to suit most schedules and interests; we're adaptable and open to new ideas
5. funding: this is a highly competitive field; we work hard to secure funding for our applicants; we've a record of success with funding councils on doctoral studentships
6. support: we care about the well-being of our students; staff in the programme serve as personal tutors, offering individual attention, especially during the first term's 'core course'
7. collegiality: we want students to feel part of an academic community and place a strong emphasis on student life, with regular social events, seminars, and interaction with tutors and academic visitors
8. track record: we've been offering MSc courses for decades and have a track record to be proud of; the Centre includes recipients of teaching awards and awards for scholarship
9. success: some of the dissertations we've supervised have gone on to be published in major scholarly journals and have been prize-winners; these form the start of genuine careers
10. career-building: our courses are packed with 'transferable' and practical skills applicable to many careers

plus one reason more

11. We know how to teach.
Here are some results from student evaluations for the 'core course' on the MSc. This is what the students say:

1. where the aims of the course made clear? 14/17 excellent or very good
2. was there a coherent structure to the course? 15/19 excellent or very good
3. were the topics interest and relevant? 14/19 excellent or very good
4. was the reading material helpful?/ 14/19 excellent or very good
5. was the reading material easily available? 18/19 excellent or very good
6. did the course push you to learn new things? 16/19 excellent or very good
7. how high was the starting standard? 18/19 just right or nearly so
8. how difficult was the course material? 18/19 just right or nearly so