Graduate careers in West London

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West LondonWhat’s now West London was once a series of villages, each with its own distinctive character.

Despite the march of time, these communities have retained many of their idiosyncrasies and local flavours – just think of the famous market at Portobello Road, for example.

That’s not to say that West London hasn’t embraced progress: in fact, it’s seen rapid development thanks to government and private investment, as well as the growth of small and technology-based businesses. It’s now home to Heathrow airport, Wembley Stadium, Park Royal (Europe’s largest industrial area), numerous modern business parks stretching into the Thames Valley and over 50,000 companies including Heinz, Diageo and the BBC.

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Postgraduate study in and around west London

Imperial College – based in South Kensington – is among the world’s leading universities. Specialising in science and technology, its postgraduate research is rated across the board.

West London is also home to Brunel University, where high-quality work in economics, business and environmental science is ongoing.

You’ll also find a wide range of postgraduate courses at nearby Royal Holloway, part of the University of London (in Staines), Kingston (in Kingston upon Thames), Roehampton (near Richmond) and Thames Valley (in Ealing) universities.

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10 local graduate employers in west London

  1. British Airways, Middlesex (Transport)
  2. BBC, Shepherd’s Bush (Media)
  3. Diageo, Park Royal (Manufacturing; Food technology; Retail; HR; Finance)
  4. Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington (Public sector)
  5. North West London Hospitals NHS Trust, throughout west London (Public sector; Healthcare)
  6. Heinz, Hayes (Retail; Manufacturing; Food technology; Sales; Finance)
  7. University of London, throughout London (Education)
  8. Ealing Council, Ealing (Public sector)
  9. Telefonica o2 UK Ltd, Slough (Retail; Sales; Finance; Marketing; HR; Technology)
  10. Groundwork London, throughout west London (Environmental; Public Sector)

(Note: these companies may not be currently recruiting. Their names have been provided as a guideline to the type of work available and what areas to look in.)

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Moving to west London

It’s on the map for…

  • Leafy multicultural living – eg the Notting Hill Carnival and Portobello market
  • Westfield, London’s largest shopping centre, and Southall’s Asian equivalent
  • The vast Neasden Temple, the first Hindu temple in Europe

It’s within commuting distance of…

  • Central London – 4 miles
  • Heathrow airport – 34 miles
  • Reading – 38 miles

Monthly lettings costs in west London

  • Single room: £252–£620
  • Double room: £400–£648
  • Bedsit: £320–£740
  • One-bed flat: £840–£1,440
  • Two-bed flat: £1,020–£1,820

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