History
In our history, different schools and colleges in north London came together to create the progressive and inclusive university that we are today.
- 1878 – our history begins
- 1968 – ground-breaking Students’ Union sit-in
- 1973 – Middlesex Polytechnic is formed
- 1990 – invention of argentium silver at Middlesex
- 1992 – Middlesex Polytechnic becomes Middlesex University
- 1994 – Dalai Lama visits campus
Education
We offer pre-undergraduate, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Computing and IT, Education, Law and Politics, Marketing, Media and Communications, Psychology, Social Science and International Tourism Management. We also offer professional short courses to boost your career.
Research
Our ground breaking, innovative research looks for ways to make positive change in the world. Middlesex has a strong research culture and a community of academic staff who continue to strengthen our excellent platform for research.
Our academic community of active practitioners and committed researchers includes many leaders in their field.
Career
- Recruitment fairs such as our Gradstock Festival give you industry exposure as you start to build your professional network
- Lectures and seminars led by employers so you can hear what they’re looking for and what’s new in your area
- Professional networking events like our accounting and finance event with KPMG get you together with Middlesex alumni working in your area and other professionals.
Short Courses
Medicine & Health (54)
- Certificate Advanced Physical Assessment
- Certificate Advanced Practitioner Inquiry
- Certificate Antipsychotics Essentials
- Certificate CPD for Non-Medical Prescribers
- Certificate Cholesterol - The Essentials
- Certificate Clinical Supervision
- Certificate Clinical Supervision
- Certificate Coaching Skills in Nursing
- Certificate Coaching in Nursing
- Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Certificate Critical Approaches to Dual Diagnosis
- Certificate Delirium and Sepsis
- Certificate Delirium and Sepsis in Older Adults
- Certificate Delivering Evidence Based Dementia Care
- Certificate Dementia Awareness Training
- Certificate Deteriorating patient in Mental Health settings
- Certificate Developing Research Capability
- Advanced Diploma Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) - Health
- Certificate Equality and Diversity
- Certificate Health Coaching Skills Workshop
- Certificate Maternity Support Workers
- Certificate Mental Health Assessment
- Certificate Non-Medical Prescribing
- Certificate Occupational Safety and Health
- Certificate Perinatal Mental Health
- Certificate Perinatal Mental Health
- Short Course Physical Assessment and Decision Making Skills
- Certificate Practice Educator
- Certificate Practitioner Inquiry
- GradCert Prescribing Practice
- PGCert Prescribing Practice
- Certificate Principles of Perioperative Nursing
- Certificate Promoting Positive Lifestyle Interventions
- Certificate Resuscitation of the Newborn
- Certificate Risk Assessment and Management
- Certificate Social Inclusion and Recovery in Mental Health
- Certificate Strengthening Mental Health Practice
- Certificate Substance Use and Addiction Theories
- Certificate Supporting Women’s Wellbeing
- Certificate Theory of Contraception and Sexual Health
- Certificate Understanding ADHD in adults
- Certificate Veterans Mental Health
Business & Management (20)
- Certificate Business and Marketing Translation
- Certificate Developing Effective Leadership and Management
- Certificate Leadership for Public and Community Services
- Short Course Loan Documentation
- Certificate Managing and Delivering Training
- Short Course Masterclass in Project Finance
- Short Course Mastering Project Finance Documentation
- Certificate Media Composer - Professional Editing II
- Short Course Private Debt Masterclass
- Certificate Pro Tools - Fundamentals I (PT101)
- Certificate Pro Tools - Fundamentals II
- Certificate Pro Tools - Operator Certification I Post
- Certificate Pro Tools - Production I
- Certificate Pro Tools - Production II (Post-Production)
- Certificate Pro Tools - S6 Mixing Techniques
- Certificate Pro Tools - User Certification Course Bundle
- Short Course Real Estate Development, Investment and Strategy
- Short Course Renewable Energy Project Finance - Online Academy
- Certificate Service Development and Quality Improvement
- Short Course Valuing a Technology Business
Education & Training (12)
- Certificate Action Enquiry for School Improvement
- Certificate Developing Effective Coaching and Mentoring
- Certificate Developing Effective Teaching and Learning
- Certificate Developing Professional Practice
- Certificate Health Coaching Skills Workshop
- Certificate Mental Health Assessment
- Certificate Practice Education: Stage 1
- Certificate Practice Education: Stage 2
- Certificate Service Development and Quality Improvement
Journalism & Media (10)
- Advanced Diploma Diploma in Translation (unit one) - General Translation
- Advanced Diploma Diploma in Translation (unit three) - Semi-Specialised Translation
- Advanced Diploma Diploma in Translation (unit two) - Semi-Specialised Translation
- Certificate Introduction to Translation
- Certificate Legal Translation
- Certificate Media Composer - Professional Editing II
- Certificate Media Composer – Professional Editing I
- Certificate Pro Tools - Production I
- Certificate Pro Tools - Production II (Post-Production)
- Certificate Sibelius – User Certification Course Bundle
Arts, Design & Architecture (8)
- Certificate Media Composer - Fundamentals I
- Certificate Media Composer - Fundamentals II
- Certificate Media Composer - Professional Editing II
- Certificate Pro Tools - Fundamentals I (PT101)
- Certificate Pro Tools - Fundamentals II
- Certificate Sibelius – Fundamentals I
- Certificate Sibelius – Fundamentals II
Social Sciences (6)
- Certificate Advanced Work Based Project
- Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Certificate Communication in Practice
- Certificate Drugs and Crime
- Certificate Positive Behaviour Support
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
- Certificate Best Interest Assessors
- Certificate Exclusivity, Diversity and Inclusivity
- Certificate Family interventions in Psychosis
- Certificate Motivational Interviewing Workshop
- Short Course Real Estate Development, Investment and Strategy
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Certificate Advanced Practitioner Inquiry
- Certificate Pro Tools - Games Audio
Engineering & Technology (2)
- Short Course Renewable Energy Project Finance - Online Academy
- Short Course Valuing a Technology Business
Law (2)
- Advanced Diploma Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) - Legal
- Certificate Legal Translation
Humanities (1)
- Certificate Breastfeeding Workshop
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
501 -100
2023
401
2022
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
661 90
2023
751 -50
2022
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
1049 23
2022
1072
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
At Middlesex, we have over 85 student groups that cover everything from hobbies and interests to religion and nationality, as well as academic clubs related to your degree subject.
Groups organise events and activities, campaign for what they care about and volunteer their time to make a difference.
Housing services
If you're moving away from home for uni, then we're here to help you find accommodation in our own halls and halls shared with other universities. We can also help you find a private rented place in London.
There are many benefits to living in halls of residence.
Here are three top reasons to choose halls.
- Living in halls is a great way to meet people. Make the most of shared spaces to study, eat, watch TV and play sport together
- Our halls have 24-hour reception and security teams so there's always someone around to help. The team will also fix maintenance problems quickly with no hassle
- We guarantee accommodation in halls for all full-time first year undergraduate students.
Library services
Independent study at Sheppard Library
- Over 1,000 study areas with rooms for group study and over 600 computer spaces
- 350,000 books and e-books and more than 24,000 online journals
- Specialist facilities, including the Business School's Financial Markets Suite and our Teaching Resources Room.
ICT services
- The latest IT facilities
You'll use the fastest computers and latest software at Middlesex. Choose between hundreds of PCs and Macs, and use your own devices with our free, open and reliable Wi-Fi across the campus.
- Expert IT support
Our expert staff are here to answer your questions at drop-in IT sessions every weekday and one-to-one and group IT training sessions for you to book.
Campus life
At Middlesex we've got one of the biggest and best campuses in London. Everything you need is here so you can try new things, gain new skills and make the most of your time at uni and in London.
Whether you’re keen to join a society, get on the basketball court or hang out with your new Middlesex family, here’s how you can get involved in life on campus.
Sports facilities
We've got something for everyone, those interested in sport and fitness, Olympic medal winners and students giving it a go.
Use our excellent outdoor and indoor sports facilities on campus including:
- 2x 3G 7-A-Side football pitches
- 3 floodlit outdoor courts (MACS), with markings and posts for tennis, basketball, netball and 5-A-Side football and even cricket nets
- Bouldering wall
- Table Tennis tables and Basketball Hoops which are free to use
- Our very own real tennis court.
You can book any of the pitches and courts to play with friends. Plus as a Middlesex student, you'll have access to local facilities for sports including rugby, golf, hockey, athletics, canoeing and swimming.
Student clubs
- Student Liberation Groups
These groups bring together students with similar experiences to network and campaign for change. They are for Women students, Disabled students, Black students (of African, Arab, Asian and Caribbean heritage) and LGBT+ students (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender).
- Community networks
Join a community of students who have the same circumstances as you. There are networks for commuting students, student parents and carers, international students and postgraduate students. Together you'll support each other to have the best possible student experience.
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredits Middlesex County College.