Study facilities
Facilities introduction
From our industry-standard hospital simulation centres to our high-tech flight simulator, the range of study facilities at the University of West London reflect our passion for delivering a first-class educational experience and developing students with industry-ready skills.
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- College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
- London College of Music
- London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism
- London School of Film, Media and Design
- School of Computing and Engineering
- School of Human and Social Sciences
- School of Law
- School of Medicine and Biosciences
- The Institute for Policing Studies
- The Paul Hamlyn Library
College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
Paramedic Science facilities
The first-rate simulation facilities at our West London and Reading campuses play a major role in our innovative approach to teaching and learning.
Our ambulance simulator, high-fidelity patient simulators, professional paramedic equipment, and virtual and immersive technologies enable you to practise real-life paramedic scenarios.
Operating Department Practice facilities
Use our high-tech medical simulation centre, high-fidelity patient simulators, virtual and immersive technologies and other professional equipment.
Midwifery facilities
Our simulation centres recreate hospital and community environments for our midwifery students, ensuring you’re well-prepared for your clinical placements and your future career.
Nursing facilities
We have cutting-edge simulation technology, high-fidelity patient simulators, virtual reality training, a community room and more.
London College of Music
The Townshend Studio
A creative music lab facilitating learning, collaboration, experimentation and play, brought to life by a collection of synthesisers donated by Pete Townshend, co-founder of The Who and Ealing School of Art (now UWL) alumnus.
Music technology facilities
With one of the largest studio complexes in Europe, including 25 industry standard studios, the London College of Music boasts excellent professional facilities to help you develop the skills you need.
Performance facilities
The London College of Music has high-quality performance spaces including Lawrence Hall and Vestry Hall.
LCM is also London's first All Steinway School, featuring 37 Steinway pianos across all teaching, performance, practice and recording spaces.
London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism
Aviation facilities
Home to an industry-standard flight simulator, the University also hosts the permanent Heathrow Exhibition and the Heathrow Archive, which bring together unique artefacts from the history of one of the world's busiest airports.
Food and hospitality facilities
The Pillars Restaurant, our fine dining training restaurant, is operated and managed by our passionate culinary arts and hospitality management students. We are also home to industry-standard kitchens, such as the recently refurbished Savoy Kitchen.
London School of Film, Media and Design
Fashion facilities
Utilise our sewing and knit machines, pattern cutting spaces, mannequins, print rooms, and photography and computer suites with access to the latest design software.
Games Design and Development facilities
Introducing our new Digital Futures Lab, equipped with high-specification dual-screen PCs with GPUs. Along with the latest VR equipment, our Media Resource Centre and more.
Photography facilities
Find out more about our photography studios, photographic darkroom, digital print facilities and a range of cameras and photography equipment.
Media and Communications facilities
Access our Blast Radio studio, audio facilities, PC and Mac suites, photography and digital print facilities, green screen and TV/film studio, Digital Print Bureau and more.
School of Computing and Engineering
Computer Science facilities
Step into the future and explore the University of West London's many labs and Computer Science facilities within our School of Computing and Engineering; from the Artificial Intelligence Lab to our new Digital Futures Lab for gaming and VR.
Engineering facilities
School of Human and Social Sciences
Criminology and Forensic Science facilities
We have a range of fantastic facilities available to our Criminology and Forensic Science students, including crime scene rooms where you can learn from scenarios based on real-life police investigations, and fully equipped forensic science labs with high-powered microscopes.
Psychology facilities
We offer a range of excellent psychology facilities, including a state-of-the-art brain-imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye-tracking equipment, observation laboratory and virtual reality technology.
School of Law
Law facilities
School of Medicine and Biosciences
Medicine and Biosciences facilities
Discover the facilities available to students within the School of Medicine and Biosciences at the University of West London. These labs are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including cell culture equipment, microscopes, and genetic analysis tools, enabling students to conduct advanced experiments and analyse complex data.
Institute for Policing Studies
Policing Studies facilities
The Institute for Policing Studies (IPS) is an exciting new development within the University of West London. Its creation reflects the increasing role of Higher Education in the policing community in London and the UK.
See the facilities on offer at IPS including our mock court room and crime scene rooms.
The Paul Hamlyn Library
The Paul Hamlyn Library provides an extensive range of books, journals and digital resources, PC and Mac workstations and a variety of study spaces.
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Books, journals and multimedia resources
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PC and iMac workstations
You'll find freely available PCs and Apple iMacs in the Library and at other locations around the University.
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Comfortable spaces for private or group study
Work in a range of comfortable study spaces, from bookable rooms and shared workstations to private pods for silent study.
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Support and guidance from specialist staff
Our Customer Experience team and Academic Support Librarians are on hand to support you in your studies.
Books, journals and multimedia resources
PC and iMac workstations
Comfortable spaces for private or group study
Support and guidance from specialist staff
Visit us and see for yourself
Come to an open day to find out more
We offer open days throughout the year which will give you a chance to find out more about different courses, meet lecturers and speak to current students about their time at UWL.
You can also look around the campus facilities and accommodation for yourself and ask any questions you may have about university life.