Walbrook Institute London

Overview of the university

Walbrook Institute London provides flexible, career-focused, 100% online degrees designed specifically for working professionals in business, psychology, data, and technology. All programmes are built for digital delivery from day one and shaped by employer demand and industry skills gaps. With the option of studying online and full or part-time study options, plus 12 start dates a year, you can design your study to suit your lifestyle.

As a student at Walbrook, you become part of a global professional community spanning over 130 countries, connecting industry professionals, fellow students, alumni and mentors ready to support your studies and career progression. Degree courses are taught by industry-leading academics, backed by over 145 years of heritage in higher education, and delivered through a bespoke digital learning platform designed for structured flexibility. You'll have complete flexibility in your studies without losing personal connection to your lecturers, cohort and wider professional network.

Walbrook has a strong reputation for excellent teaching that meets practical business needs. Ranked 12th in the UK for graduate employment and further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024), with 90% of graduates in paid employment or further study, Walbrook focuses on career outcomes as much as academic success. Academics bring extensive professional experience, sharing real-world insight that enriches learning and strengthens industry relevance.

What is online learning?

Distance learning at Walbrook means earning your degree entirely online through a structured, digital-first learning environment — not adapted from classroom delivery, but built specifically for online professionals.

You study in 8-week modules, with:

• Weekly guided learning steps

• Interactive readings and short videos

• Applied case studies and professional tasks

• Three online assessments per module

• Clear deadlines and personalised academic feedback

You can study full-time (starting a new module every four weeks) or part-time (one module at a time), with no fixed timetables or lectures — allowing you to balance study with full-time work or other commitments.

All assessments are submitted online and designed to reflect real professional outputs such as strategy reports, proposals and business plans.

The History of Walbrook Institute London

Founded in 1879 as the Institute of Bankers in England and Wales, Walbrook’s origins lie in professional education. The organisation later became LIBF and is now Walbrook Institute London.

Walbrook is the only professional body in the world with taught degree awarding powers, combining professional heritage with academic excellence. Today, Walbrook provides flexible online degrees to students worldwide, with a global alumni network spanning more than 130 countries.

Join the Walbrook Community

At Walbrook, you’re never studying alone. You join a motivated cohort studying the same module at the same time, encouraging collaboration through discussion boards, group tasks and shared projects.

Students also benefit from:

• Access to an exclusive professional network

• Employer engagement events and industry panels

• Alumni mentoring opportunities

• Student discounts including Amazon Prime Student, UNiDAYS, ISIC and Student Beans

Academic Support

From first enquiry to graduation, structured support is built in.

Before enrolment, Study Advisors guide you through course options and applications. Once enrolled, the Students Office supports with administrative matters, while dedicated academic support provides one-to-one guidance on:

• Time management

• Study skills

• Motivation

• Assessment preparation

You’ll also have access to a digital library and learning resources designed to support independent research.

Career Support

Walbrook places significant emphasis on career progression — and careers support begins from day one and continues for up to three years after graduation.

Through the dedicated Careers and Employability Service, students benefit from:

• A 24/7 online Careers Hub

• Premium tools including Enhancv, Graduates First and Handshake

• Group career coaching sessions

• Access to industry mentors and alumni

• Employer networking events and panels

• An annual Careers Bootcamp for postgraduate and MBA students

Walbrook graduates go on to work across finance, consulting, technology and beyond, supported by a structured, accessible careers service designed around working professionals.

Programs and courses at Walbrook Institute London