London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) offers higher technical courses in digital, engineering and construction at London City Island, close to Canary Wharf. Its site lists T Levels, Access to Higher Education courses, HNC and HND qualifications and Level 6 and 7 degree apprenticeships, with September 2026 start dates (LCIoT: digital; engineering; construction). It is run by Queen Mary University of London and Newham College, with £28 million from the Department for Education and the Greater London Authority, and opened to students in late September 2022 (Queen Mary). This overview from The London Report replaces our earlier version, which listed courses, support services, salaries and entry rules that the Institute does not publish. We have rebuilt it from the Institute’s own course pages.
This is the hub of our guides to the Institute. See also Facilities and Resources at London City Institute of Technology, Student Life at London City Institute of Technology and Research and Innovation at London City Institute of Technology. Courses, start dates and entry requirements change, so check the Institute and the delivering college or university before you apply.
Key takeaways
- What it is: a collaboration between Queen Mary, Newham College and employers, delivering higher technical education and apprenticeships in STEM (Queen Mary).
- Who teaches what: courses up to Level 5 are delivered by Newham College, and Level 6 and above by Queen Mary. Applications are directed to the relevant college or university website (LCIoT).
- What is on offer for September 2026: 21 distinct listings across digital, engineering and construction, from Level 3 to Level 7, most starting on 7 September 2026.
- Level 6 and 7 apprenticeships: Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analyst and Software Engineer, 4 years) and Systems Engineering (Level 7, 3 years).
- Not published: we found no official figures for graduate salaries, financial aid, entry flexibility, residences or research centres, so this guide does not state them.
What London City Institute of Technology offers
LCIoT specialises in higher technical education and apprenticeships with a focus on STEM subjects such as engineering, digital and construction, and it offers upskilling and reskilling for adults (Queen Mary). It lists T Levels, higher and degree apprenticeships, degree programmes and higher technical qualifications (LCIoT: About us). Queen Mary also lists focus areas of engineering technologies, civil engineering and the built environment, transport and logistics, green and smart technologies, digital technologies and commercial research and development (Queen Mary).
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Partners | Queen Mary University of London and Newham College, with employers, the Greater London Authority and the London Borough of Newham | LCIoT |
| Location | 5 Hope Street, Leamouth Peninsula, London E14 0JU (London City Island) | LCIoT |
| Funding | £28 million from the Department for Education and the Greater London Authority | Queen Mary, 2022 |
| Opened | Late September 2022, with more than 200 students by 8 November 2022 | Queen Mary, 2022 |
| Planned size | 600 students in year one and 1,700 anticipated by year five (2021 plan) | Queen Mary, 2021 |
| National programme | One of the first 12 Institutes of Technology, and one of three in London | Queen Mary, 2022 |
| Who delivers | Up to Level 5: Newham College. Level 6 and above: Queen Mary | LCIoT: digital |
Courses listed for September 2026
The Institute’s three pathway pages list courses with start dates, levels and durations. Digital lists five qualifications and two Level 6 apprenticeships (digital). Engineering lists thirteen qualifications (one rail course appears twice and one Access course is shared with digital) and one Level 7 apprenticeship (engineering). Construction lists two qualifications (construction). Counting each distinct course once gives 21 listings.
Digital
The Institute describes digital learning as covering cybersecurity, software development and artificial intelligence, with technical challenges around data analytics, machine learning, autonomous systems, cyber security and interactive technologies. Listed courses include a T Level in Digital Support and Security (Level 3, 2 years), Access to Higher Education courses in Electronics with Software Engineering and in Computer Science and Maths (Level 3, 36 weeks), Coding Practices for adults (Level 3, 10 weeks), an HNC in Computing (Level 4, 2 years), and Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions apprenticeships for Data Analyst and Software Engineer roles (4 years) (LCIoT: digital). The Institute also advertises an Amazon Data Analyst Pre-Apprenticeship Programme through Amazon’s Career Choice programme (LCIoT).
Engineering
Engineering courses include Advanced Rail Engineering (Level 3, 15 weeks), Digital Railway Installer (Signalling Pathway, Level 3, 15 weeks), Civil Engineering (Level 3, including an adults version), Advanced Sustainability and Renewable Energy (Level 3, including an adults version), Foundation and Extended Diplomas in Engineering, Access to Higher Education courses in Engineering and in Engineering Science and Maths, an HNC/HND in Engineering (Level 4, 34 weeks), and a Systems Engineering Level 7 apprenticeship (3 years) (LCIoT: engineering).
Construction
Construction lists Construction and the Built Environment at Level 3 for adults, and a T Level in Construction (Electrical Installation), which runs for 72 weeks (LCIoT: construction). The page notes that construction accounts for around 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and presents decarbonisation as a reason to study the sector.
Facilities, partnerships and careers: what is verified
Queen Mary describes a newly renovated education and training facility at London City Island with purpose-built classrooms, workshops and computer rooms. See our guide to Facilities and Resources at London City Institute of Technology for details. Employer partners named by Queen Mary include PwC, KPMG and Goldman Sachs for the first intake, and Siemens Mobility, CBRE Investment Management and the Port of London Authority in the 2021 announcement (Queen Mary, 2021; Queen Mary, 2022).
On pay, GOV.UK says apprentices are employees on a wage with at least 20% of normal working hours spent on training, and the apprentice minimum wage is £8.00 an hour from April 2026 (GOV.UK; GOV.UK). Many employers pay more. We found no published graduate salary figures for the Institute, so we do not state any. For the learner perspective, see Student Life at London City Institute of Technology, and for how research fits, see Research and Innovation at London City Institute of Technology.
How to apply
The Institute’s pages say that once you have found a course, your application is directed to the relevant college or university website, and that students are subject to the policies and learning agreements of that college or university (LCIoT). Check entry requirements, deadlines and funding with Newham College for courses up to Level 5 and with Queen Mary for Level 6 and above. Contact the Institute at info@londoncityiot.ac.uk.
- Choose a pathway: digital, engineering or construction.
- Check the level and who delivers it (Newham College or Queen Mary).
- Read the entry requirements on that institution’s page, not only on a third-party summary.
- For apprenticeships, ask how employer places are arranged.
- Ask about funding and support for your route.
What we removed from the earlier version
| Claim in our 2024 version | What we found on 11 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| One of the UK’s leading educational hubs for technical training | Not stated by the Institute. It is one of the first 12 Institutes of Technology, and one of three in London |
| Short-term certifications, diplomas and degrees; data science with machine learning; robotics | Listed courses include a 10-week coding course, diplomas, HNC/HND and degree apprenticeships. We found no robotics course, and machine learning is mentioned as a technical theme, not a named course |
| Laboratories with state-of-the-art tools | Workshops and computer rooms are described. Specific laboratories are not |
| Career counselling, mental health support and expanded financial aid | Not found in the Institute’s information |
| Average starting salary and graduate job rates | No figures published |
| Courses in renewable energy and environmental engineering | Confirmed: Advanced Sustainability and Renewable Energy (Level 3) |
| More flexible entry requirements in 2025 | Not found |
| Internships, mentorships and job placements with partner firms | Employer partnerships and apprenticeships are confirmed. Specific internship schemes are not |
Conclusion
London City Institute of Technology is a real, employer-linked route into digital, engineering and construction careers, with courses from Level 3 to Level 7. Use its own pathway pages to see what is running, and check the delivering college or university for entry rules and funding. For the wider picture of London’s economy, see our guide to the top industries in London. For more from The London Report, see our business section.
FAQ
What is London City Institute of Technology?
A collaboration between Queen Mary University of London, Newham College and employers, delivering higher technical education and apprenticeships in STEM subjects at London City Island (Queen Mary; LCIoT).
What courses does it offer?
The Institute lists courses in digital, engineering and construction, from Level 3 to Level 7, including T Levels, Access to Higher Education courses, HNC/HND qualifications and degree apprenticeships (digital; engineering; construction).
Who delivers the courses?
Courses up to and including Level 5 are delivered by Newham College, and Level 6 and above by Queen Mary University of London (LCIoT).
How do I apply?
Your application is directed to the relevant college or university website once you choose a course (LCIoT). Check entry requirements with Newham College or Queen Mary.
Are apprentices paid?
Yes. Apprentices are employees. The apprentice minimum wage is £8.00 an hour from April 2026 (GOV.UK), and many employers pay more.
Where is the Institute?
At 5 Hope Street, Leamouth Peninsula, London E14 0JU, on London City Island (LCIoT).
Which employers work with the Institute?
Queen Mary names PwC, KPMG and Goldman Sachs for the first intake, and Siemens Mobility, CBRE Investment Management and the Port of London Authority in the 2021 announcement (Queen Mary; Queen Mary).
How much did the Institute cost to set up?
£28 million of funding from the Department for Education and the Greater London Authority (Queen Mary).
Where can I read more?
See our guides to Facilities and Resources at London City Institute of Technology, Student Life at London City Institute of Technology and Research and Innovation at London City Institute of Technology.
Editor’s note: what changed in this update
On 11 November 2026 we rewrote this page. The 2024 version described courses, laboratories, support services, graduate salaries and entry rules that we could not match to any official source. We replaced it with the Institute’s own course lists, Queen Mary’s facts and GOV.UK pay rules, added charts, a table of what we removed, and swapped the stock images for licensed photos that are illustrative and not pictures of the Institute. We kept our links to the three related guides, using their current addresses.
Sources
- London City Institute of Technology; About us; Digital; Engineering; Construction
- Queen Mary: London City Institute of Technology; Queen Mary: Degree Apprenticeships at LCIoT
- Queen Mary news, 8 December 2021; Queen Mary news, 8 November 2022
- GOV.UK: Become an apprentice; GOV.UK: National Minimum Wage and Living Wage rates
Disclaimer
This guide is independent and is not an official publication of London City Institute of Technology, Queen Mary University of London or Newham College. Courses, start dates and entry requirements change, so check with the Institute and the delivering college or university before you apply.
Last updated: 11 November 2026
