Subjects
Choose from a broad range of subjects at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level. Find out more about what we offer and why it’s great to study at Greenwich.
Accounting and finance degrees
Our degrees include a number of courses accredited by leading professional bodies, making them the perfect launchpad for a lucrative career with job opportunities worldwide.
Architecture degrees
Study architecture in a building with 14 landscape roofs. The building also won a RIBA London Award and was shortlisted for the 2015 RIBA Stirling Prize. Take inspiration too from the stunning historic architecture of Greenwich Campus.
Biology and biomedical science degrees
Study a course that will prepare you to enter a profession very relevant to today. Learn from experts whose research is changing lives around the world and gain a solid foundation in the subject.
Business and management degrees
Getting you job-ready is our priority. Students on our business and management courses benefit from our mentoring scheme, Generator programme and the experience of our strong network of partner organisations.
Chemistry degrees
Study a degree on our Medway Campus, where you’ll benefit from our long-established reputation for excellence in chemistry teaching. You can study full-time, or take a sandwich course, which includes a work placement.
Computer science degrees
Discover the possibilities of technology at Greenwich, where courses shape students from undergraduate to postgraduate levels. Covering some of the most relevant industry topics, such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Criminology degrees
Study a subject area that covers a range of fascinating topics. Explore aspects of crime and the causes of crime with one of our courses in this exciting discipline.
Design degrees
Develop your creative and professional abilities on one of our design courses. Study in a building purpose-built for our creative courses in the heart of vibrant Greenwich.
Drama degrees
Make your world a stage with one of our Drama degrees - join a university-based course and hone your craft in our own 100-seat theatre. Or choose to study dance and musical theatre at our partner, Bird College.
Early years studies degrees
Study how young children develop, learn and think, and find out how to give them the best start in education. You’ll gain an array of practical skills, both on placement and in the classroom.
Economics degrees
Gain an understanding of the challenging issues of our time from academics who take a real-world approach to the subject and are leading the way in which economics is taught at university.
Education studies degrees
Are you passionate about education? Whether you’re working in the field or looking to start your career, our award-winning lecturers will help you get the best from your studies.
Engineering degrees
Gain a solid foundation in all aspects of engineering in specialist labs on our Medway Campus and choose the area you want to specialise in later in your studies.
English degrees
Whether you’re studying great works of literature, the language itself or are being inspired by great writing to find your own creative voice, you’ll learn on a UNESCO World Heritage Site in one of the world’s great cultural capitals.
Environmental science degrees
Study the major issues facing the planet, from climate change to sustainability, and explore the solutions. You’ll get to put your knowledge into practice with field trips in the UK and overseas.
Film, media and sound degrees
Develop your skills and knowledge, shape your creative future, in great facilities appropriate to your course - purpose-built film, TV and sound studios, edit suites, and more!
Forensic science degrees
With consistent high ratings for student satisfaction over the years, our courses are diverse, student-centred, and are keeping pace with constantly changing developments and employment requirements in the world of forensics.
Games development degrees
Our courses will help you to develop the skills you need for a career in the thriving games development industry. You will benefit from access to high-spec labs and facilities including Virtual Reality headsets and Motion Capture equipment.
Health and social care degrees
You’ll learn from our expert, research-active tutors and be well supported during your work placement. You’ll benefit from great job prospects thanks to our strong links with NHS trusts and social care providers.
History degrees
Immerse yourself in the past in an inspiring and historic setting – a royal birthplace and UNESCO World Heritage Site – and learn from our experienced history subject specialists.
Human nutrition and health degrees
Explore the link between nutrition and health, and find out how you can contribute to improving people’s wellbeing. Your studies will open up careers in a variety of sectors, from the food industry to healthcare and research.
Human resources degrees
On our innovative - and CIPD-accredited - BA or MSc in Human Resources, you’ll learn how to manage people effectively, discovering how to use data to make evidence-based decisions.
International relations degrees
Gain an understanding of how international relations shape our world view and enjoy our great location within London – a global city and one of the world’s great political, trading and cultural centres.
Landscape architecture degrees
Learn in an award-winning building which includes 14 landscape roofs and let your surroundings – a Royal Park, a vibrant neighbourhood and historically important architecture – inspire your studies.
Law degrees
LLB students can take advantage of employability events and mentoring programmes with law firms and criminal justice organisations and students can also investigate potential miscarriages of justice with the Innocence Project London
Logistics and supply chain management degrees
Develop your knowledge with one of our courses and get job-ready for the modern world of business.
Marketing and advertising degrees
From taking your first steps in marketing as an undergraduate, to building your digital marketing or marketing management skills at master’s level, we’ve a course for you.
Mathematics degrees
Taught in the heart of historic Greenwich, our mathematics courses blend theory with its practical application and have a particular focus on employability.
Midwifery degrees
Start your journey to becoming a registered midwife and find out why our award-winning midwifery team is rated so highly. Additional support of at least £5,000 a year is available, and you won’t need to pay this back.
Nursing degrees
Join us and gain the skills for a fulfilling career that makes a real difference. You’ll benefit from our excellent links with health service providers, and you could get extra support of at least £5,000 a year, which you won’t need to pay back.
Paramedic science degrees
On-campus study and work placements will give you the right mix of academic and hands-on learning to join the front line of emergency care. You could get extra support of at least £5,000 a year, which you won’t need to pay back.
PE, sport and exercise science degrees
Are you interested in teaching or coaching sport? We stand out as one of the few London universities with sports pitches on campus, plus we’ve got a new strength and conditioning lab and great links with Charlton Athletic FC.
Pharmaceutical science degrees
Our courses explore the essentials of pharmaceutical science, formulation science, pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry and drug discovery and delivery. Students will gain practical experience through labs and final year research projects.
Pharmacy degrees
Our courses run on Medway Campus and cover all the essentials from biological science to drug delivery and patient care. They include a four-year MPharm, which will enable you to apply for training that can lead to registration as a pharmacist.
Psychology degrees
Gain an understanding of human behaviour and mental processes and develop your research skills. Many of our courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society and some include study in fields related to psychology, such as counselling.
Public health degrees
These courses are perfect if you’re passionate about helping people and want a career improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and their communities. Our research-active academics will support you throughout your studies.
Science degrees
Whatever subject you’re into, from human health to climate change, our supportive learning environment will prepare you for your future career. Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies.
Social work degrees
Strength and compassion are only part of what it takes to excel as a social worker. Study with us and you’ll gain knowledge, skills and experience to improve people’s lives and succeed in a field that has excellent job opportunities.
Sociology degrees
Study sociology at Greenwich and you’ll find yourself exploring a range of important topical issues, such as inequality and social change, and gender, race and crime.
Teacher training degrees
We’ve over a century of experience training excellent teachers and strong links with schools and employers. Our courses are also rated good by Ofsted for our Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Further Education and Training teaching (Ofsted, 2023).
Tourism, hospitality and events degrees
Our events courses will help you learn how to plan and deliver great events and our tourism and hospitality courses will give you the skills needed to thrive in these exciting sectors.
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Study here
Here at the University of Greenwich, our courses give you the skills employers value and the confidence to achieve extraordinary things. Our historic campuses in London and Kent offer first-class facilities, inspiring teaching and a friendly, diverse community.
Our faculties
We help students achieve academic excellence in a diverse range of disciplines and fields – through our excellent faculties.
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