WE’RE CHANGING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION.
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WE WORK WITH INDUSTRY
Welcome The world of work is changing faster than ever before. Artificial intelligence and automation are replacing traditional skills. Which is why we’ve put a core of uniquely human skills at the heart of every one of our degrees.
With campuses in Stratford and in the Royal Albert Dock, East London is evolving around us. We’re at the heart of an incredibly innovative area in one of the world’s greatest cities. It never ceases to amaze me how many unique opportunities there are for students to create connections, kickstart rewarding careers and make their mark. Our community is both global and local. Many international students join us, but equally a huge proportion are from the local community. I believe anyone from anywhere has a chance to start their success story at the University of East London. You can find out a lot about our campus by reading about it here, but there’s nothing quite like experiencing it for yourself. I strongly encourage you to pay us a visit. You’ll have the chance to talk to staff and students – and they’ll be happy to show you around too. Thousands of students launch their careers by studying for one of our 300-plus globally recognised degrees. And I hope you’ll be the next student to join our incredible community.
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Professor Amanda J.Broderick BA (Hons) PhD DipM Dip MRS PGCTL FRSA MBGS FCIM FHEA Vice-Chancellor & President.
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At the University of East London we are consistently innovating, so our graduates will be ready to capitalise on the new career paths that emerge in the 21st century.
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AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON WE’RE CONSTANTLY ADAPTING. TODAY’S WORLD IS CHANGING CONSTANTLY. TOMORROW’S PROBLEMS ARE UNKNOWN. SOCIETY DEPENDS ON EXPERTS FOR ANSWERS. EVERYTHING WE DO IS GEARED TOWARDS 2
AS A POSTGRADUATE STUDENT, YOU’LL LEARN TO LEAD AND MAKE AN IMPACT. SO, WHOEVER YOU ARE, WHEREVER YOU’RE FROM, WE’LL MAKE SURE YOU’RE FIT FOR THE FUTURE TOO. 3
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PREPARING FOR AN UNPREDICTABLE FUTURE.
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RESEARCH ENGINEERING FASHION GLOBAL STUDIES LAW, POLICING & JUSTICE MEDIA & JOURNALISM MEDICAL SCIENCES PERFORMING ARTS PSYCHOLOGY SOCIAL WORK SPORT FEES & FUNDING OPEN EVENINGS
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IT ALL STARTED IN 1898 For 125 years we’ve been developing big ideas for a kinder world, inspiring the workforce of the future through a careersbased education and giving back to the local community. We foster an academic environment that motivates diverse thinkers to turn inspiration into reality, encouraging innovation and creativity. Our primary focus is on careers, but we are accomplishing remarkable achievements through our research.
RANKED IN THE WORLD'S TOP 300 YOUNG UNIVERSITIES (TIMES HIGHER
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We are continuously pushing boundaries and finding solutions to complex social, environmental, and economic challenges. We have worked alongside industry to re-develop, redesign and validate our course portfolio so your education reflects the changing needs of industry and prepares our learners for sustainable careers of the future. We teach courses in:
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ARCHITECTURE & PHYSICAL DESIGN
ART & DESIGN
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & FINANCE
COMPUTER SCIENCE & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
COUNSELLING & WELLBEING
EARLY CHILDHOOD & EDUCATION
ENGINEERING
FASHION
GLOBAL STUDIES
HOSPITALITY, EVENTS AND TOURISM
LAW, POLICING & JUSTICE
MEDIA & JOURNALISM
MEDICAL SCIENCES
PERFORMING ARTS & CREATIVE PRODUCTION
PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIAL WORK & COMMUNITY
SPORT
TEACHER TRAINING
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ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONS
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1898 West Ham 1939 Technical Institute opens College at war Only for a fire to break out a year later and burn down most of the institute.
1992
The campus is evacuated and is used as a military training base.
Birth of a university The University of East London is born.
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1999
Phoenix rises
Docklands revival begins
Docklands campus opens
The London Docklands Corporation is set up to transform derelict industrial areas.
London’s first new university campus for over 50 years.
The phoenix is part of our logo and coat of arms because just like the mythical bird, The University of East London was reborn from the ashes.
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Our story starts in 1898. Since then, we’ve survived wars, celebrated momentous sporting events and fought against a global pandemic. Now we are in the digital age changing the face of education and celebrating 125 years of consistently adapting, innovating, and thriving.
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Team USA base themselves at The University of East London’s new SportsDock, Michelle Obama visits us and the University of East London student Gemma Gibbons wins Olympic judo silver.
2020 Global Pandemic
2015 Growing reputation Four University of East London architecture lecturers nominated for the Turner Prize.
The University of East London leads the Royal Docks support of NHS Nightingale in the fight against Covid-19 and supports vaccination efforts.
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Making an impact
Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth introduced
Dual Delivery 2.0 introduced
We were first in the UK for impact for psychology research – ahead of both Oxford and Cambridge Universities (REF, 2014).
We built a unique programme into all our courses to help prepare for careers of the future.
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We’ve created a new model of education that combines a traditional university experience with the modern digital classroom.
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OPPORTUNITY IS EVERYWHERE
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The east of the capital is full of opportunities with businesses, developments and innovative careers at every turn. The Olympic boroughs have the youngest, fastest growing, and most multicultural neighbourhoods in the UK. It is a privilege to live and learn in east London.
The University of East London achieved a Bronze Race Equality Charter (REC) award in May 2019.
1 new tech company is formed every hour in London (uktech.news)
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There will be 125,000 new jobs in East London by 2030 (london.gov.uk)
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AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY At the University of East London we embrace diversity. Our community is made up of:
25,195 total students from 140
Ethnicity Asian 34%, White 26%, Black 24%, breakdown*: Mixed 5%, Other 4%, Not known 6% Gender breakdown*: Female , male
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of our Postgraduate students are aged 25 and over of our students are the first in family to attend university*
Ambitious? Love learning? Want to expand your expertise? Whoever you are, we want to help you change your life – whether you’re taking the next step towards becoming an expert, pursuing a new found passion or starting over. (* From available data for 2020/21. Figures rounded to nearest whole number)
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different countries studying at the University of East London and collaborative partners.
East London is our home but we’re also well connected to the rest of the capital and the world. Our Docklands campus is located by a DLR station, London City Airport is just over the river, and the Elizabeth Line links nearby Custom House to Liverpool Street in 10 minutes. You can even get around by cable car at the Emirates Air Line. At Stratford, we’re a 10 minute walk from Stratford station – a major transport hub for London and the whole of the UK. Dalston Kingsland
Silicon Roundabout (Old Street)
Shoreditch High Street
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Hackney Empire
Brick Lane
The Barbican Old Spitalfields Market
Liverpool Street
Tower Gateway
Bethnal Green Whitechapel
The Gherkin
Shadwell Tower of London
Walkie Talkie River Thames
Southbank Centre
Hackney Central
River Thames
The Shard London Bridge
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Canada Water
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A118 Romford Rd Canning Town
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Emirates Air Line
Royal Docks
City Airport
River Thames On our doorstep in Docklands: Canary Wharf
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Trinity Buoy Wharf O2 Excel Centre Canary Wharf London City Airport Exciting new developments in the Royal Albert Dock
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Hackney Wick
Theatre Royal Stratford East Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Westfield Hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants Transport links to London and the UK
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SUSTAINABL CAREERS At the University of East London, we are constantly adapting. That’s why we redeveloped our portfolio of courses and worked with industry to prepare for an unpredictable future and ensure that you and your career remain adaptable. External partners choose the University of East London because they recognise our creative and entrepreneurial spirit and see value in hiring our graduates. Anyone with ambition and hard work can turn aspirations into reality with our contacts, expertise and support. Whichever course you pick, you’ll be guided by academics answering big questions in their field. Some work in industry on a Monday and teach on a Tuesday. They are making an impact and will show you how to do the same in your career. We equip our students with stand-out skills and connect them to industry leaders, helping them to achieve great things.
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> Over 2000 employers working with the University > Shortlisted for Outstanding Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2020 in the Times Higher Education Awards > 1,500 new graduate job opportunities through our Career Zones > Top 25 per cent worldwide for our international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 > 10 Olympians & Paralympians > University of East London ranked second in the Amazon Web Services Web Challenge
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Why do our graduates stand out? It’s because they offer employers more than just academic expertise. Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme is built into all our courses.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE DIGITAL PROFICIENCY CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE EMBRACING CHANGE FINANCIAL PROFICIENCY COGNITIVE INTELLIGENCE Once you’ve mastered a skill, add it to your Career Passport. This shows potential employers that you’ve invested time on your personal development as well as your study.
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CAREER PASSPORT
The Career Passport provides proof of each skill you’ve mastered as part of your course, mental wealth programme or through internships and placements. It is beyond a traditional CV as many of the skills are validated externally by major corporations including Microsoft and Amazon.
WE ARE A CAREERS-FIRST UNIVERSITY PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURE BY DEVELOPING THE KEY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THEIR FUTURE BY DEVELOPING THE KEY SKILLS NEEDED FOR INDUSTRY 4.0. WE HAVE A CROSS-INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT AND TRACK STUDENTS ON THEIR CAREER JOURNEY, FROM DAY ONE, THROUGH THEIR STUDIES AND BEYOND” Cherise Basslian, Director of Careers and Student Enterprise
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Our dedicated Career Zones bring students, industry, and career specialists together. All our subjects are connected to Career Zones that can be accessed both digitally and in-person at each of our campuses. Career Zones provides our students and graduates with a space to connect, collaborate and co-create.
IMPACTFUL RESEARCH At the University of East London, we foster a collaborative research environment that delivers innovative solutions to 21st century problems. We are working alongside local and international organisations to make positive change in the world. We are working with partners on a diverse range of research including tackling health inequalities, developing sustainable infrastructure and harnessing the power of AI.
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GROWING THE INCLUSIVE DATA & AI ECONOMY
ADVOCATING PEACE, JUSTICE & INCLUSION
SUSTAINABLE LIVING, ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE
TACKLING INEQUALITIES IN HEALTH
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> Professor Julia Davidson, director of the University of East London’s Online Harms and Cyber Crime Unit, was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List October 2020. > Professor Winston Morgan, a reader in toxicology and clinical biochemistry, is named by Men’s Health as one of “13 Inspirational Black Men Who Are Leading their Fields and Paving the Way for the Next Generation
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1. Become an Expert
UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON REALLY DOES PREPARE YOU FOR THE CHALLENGES AHEAD, AND HELPS YOU TO DEVELOP AND GROW INTO THE BEST STUDENT YOU CAN BE. MY AMBITION IS TO BECOME AN ACADEMIC, TO INSPIRE AND SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS MUCH LIKE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON DID FOR ME”
Advanced skills are sought after by employers across the sectors. Businesses need experts who understand their challenges and know how to solve them. By completing your master’s you’ll put yourself in a great position. Every course is designed to help you explore your industry in more depth. You’ll gain specialist knowledge and skills that can help you get ahead in your career. If you’re intrigued by the world of research, this is the perfect stepping stone. After a postgraduate course, you could share your expertise as a lecturer or carry out research in your chosen field. It’s a brilliant way to make a positive impact in the world.
2. Change Careers
Daniel Ranson, PhD, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience
Want to try something new? Stop waiting for that promotion or saying ‘next year’ – now’s the time. With postgraduate study you can
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STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT PEOPLE WITH A MASTER’S EARN AN AVERAGE OF 5.5K A YEAR MORE (SUTTON TRUST)
campus so you can attend lectures knowing your little ones are in safe hands.
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change your mind about your initial career choice after completing an undergraduate degree or working in a field you do not enjoy. From law to architecture – we offer conversion courses in a range of areas.
You’ll graduate with new ideas, new opportunities and new connections. 60% of our postgraduate students are aged 25 and over
You want to be your own boss? We can help you embrace and develop your entrepreneurial side and give you the opportunities you need to experiment with your ideas.
5. Financially Affordable Did you know that government loans are now available for postgraduate courses, both taught and research? These work like undergraduate loans – you’ll only start paying it back once you reach an earnings threshold. And, if you’re funding yourself, you can make payments in instalments.
3. Balance Study & Life The idea of juggling everything can seem overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Many of our postgraduate students have other commitments and our flexible teaching model alongside our student support ensures that you can balance studying around your lifestyle. Our libraries are open 24/7, so you can study when it suits you.
So, it’s probably not as expensive or complicated as you thought. We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students out.
If full-time study doesn’t wok for you, explore our part-time courses or study from anywhere in the world with distance learning options.
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15% alumni discounts Sports scholarships 50% postgraduate scholarship
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People in our postgraduate community come from all walks of life and join us from all corners of the globe. On campus you will have an extensive network of support from others on your course and close academic guidance from our teaching team.
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Jacqueline Malcolm MA Theatre Directing
When Jacqueline joined the University of East London, she was already directing her own plays and had won awards. To take on bigger projects, she knew she needed to take her expertise to the next level, without putting her career on hold.
IF I WAS GOING TO DO MY MASTER’S AGAIN, I’D STILL PICK THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON. THEY ARE FORWARD THINKERS. THEY’RE ALWAYS BREAKING BOUNDARIES. THEY’RE ALWAYS PUSHING FOR BETTER PRACTICE. AND THEY’RE ALWAYS LOOKING TO SUPPORT THEIR STUDENTS MORE.” 22
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SINCE GRADUATING, I’VE SEEN SO MUCH CHANGE AND SO MANY NEW APPROACHES TO HOW UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON ARE MOVING THIS COURSE FORWARD.”
Jacqueline knew taking on a Master’s would be a big commitment. She needed to find a university that could help her achieve her goals, but also understand that she would still be working full-time. When Jacqueline discovered our MA Theatre Directing, she was attracted by the design of the programme and the flexibility we offer postgraduate students. UEL became her space to explore new approaches and experiment with new ideas.
Building a community
A platform for her peers
Jacqueline is now the vice chair of our Alumni Advisory Board. Launched in 2018, it aims to strengthen the sense of community among our alumni. She’s helping us remind graduates there are still so many networks to benefit from and ways to give back to our current students.
While Jacqueline was a student, she started the Creative Platform Academy. She set this up after discovering her peers didn’t know how to turn their passion into a pay cheque. Now the platform helps creatives approach their career as entrepreneurs and make their visions a reality.
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Courses for careers We don’t just support you with bespoke careers advice, we embed that training into all of our courses. Our degrees are taught by academics with years of experience and we develop the courses in line with industry needs.
Our engineering and computing courses are ranked top place in London (Guardian, 2019)
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To add more depth to your learning, you’ll visit leading organisations on our doorstep, and we’ll bring industry experts into the seminar room to work with you directly. No matter what you study, you’ll benefit from a work-based project or networking opportunity.
Industry on our doorstep Our impressive network spans the city – and the rest of the world. Whatever subject you study, we’ll introduce you to industry leaders and help you find unmissable opportunities:
If you want to explore the industry outside East London and experience a new culture, join us on a field trip. We’ve taken groups of our students to the Caribbean, India, Sweden, and more.
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Employers need experts who can apply their knowledge to the challenges they face. Our 2-year MSc with Industrial Placement programmes give you the chance to prepare for your career and boost your CV with extensive industry experience. Our courses that offer a year in industry include: > > > > > > > >
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MSc Civil Engineering MSc Structural Engineering MSc Construction Engineering Management MSc Computer Science MSc Information Security and Digital Forensics MBA MSc Mechanical Engineering MSc Intelligent Transport Planning and Engineering
Business, finance and entrepreneurship – developments in Docklands and Stratford, and global businesses in Canary Wharf. Creative, media and entertainment – theatres and studios across London, BBC and other major media networks. Digital, data, artificial intelligence – Ford, London City Airport and IT companies across the capital. Health, sport and wellbeing – NHS trusts, Olympic Park and London Lions basketball. Public service, justice and communities – law courts, Met Police and thousands of schools across London.
We’ve partnered with Amazon Web Services as part of our new Career Passport scheme.
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YOUR EDUCATION, YOUR WAY
At University of East London, we’ve created a seamless model of education that combines the traditional university experience with the modern digital classroom. We’ve worked alongside industry partners like Amazon to provide a Virtual Learning Environment that puts students in charge – you can access your learning modules whenever and wherever you need them.
We’ve adapted our education models to bring you a personalised and flexible approach. You can expect a vibrant and engaging University experience with plenty of face-to-face contact hours, access to our superb facilities and all the extracurricular benefits of on campus life, with the added flexibility to access learning materials, lectures and resources online when you need to.
> We won the Learning Technologies 2020 Award on best use of blended technologies through the pandemic. > Shortlisted for the Target Jobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021 for Best University Employability Strategy.
CUSTOMISE YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE TO FIT YOUR NEEDS, ASPIRATIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES.
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You will have access to wellbeing services and plenty of opportunities to thrive and grow through volunteering, sport and fitness coaching, industry networking and much more.
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Support at every stage
Are you our next entrepreneur?
We go above and beyond in careers support to give you a real head-start in your field. If you’re torn between options, you can turn to our career coaching team and your personal supervisor for advice. We’re here to help you reach your goals and get the experience you need to stand out.
Burning business idea? Make it happen with our support. The Knowledge Dock is our on-campus business incubation centre. It’s home to startups and a hub for ideas.
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Remember to enter our annual e-Factor competition for your chance to win funding and office space in the Knowledge Dock. From fashion to food, sport to software, we’ve had applications from a range of areas over the 14 years the competition has been running.
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Academic support – join us at a drop-in session or book a one-to-one appointment with a tutor. Our tutors make your return to education easier than you expect. Mentoring – ask us to match you with a professional from your industry. Or apply to become a mentor to support another student. Career coaching – learn how to prepare for interviews, stand out from the crowd, secure your dream role and more. Alumni advice – come to us for support even after you graduate. Meet employers, view our online job board and receive our newsletter featuring the latest opportunities. Internship scheme – find work experience opportunities at the University and with our partners. Careers fairs – we regularly hold events to introduce you to employers and provide hands-on training on how to apply for vacancies.
£25,000 worth of grant funding across our programmes
We also run a range of other enterprise events throughout the year, including hackathons. At our hacks, you’ll work in a group to solve a problem, create a prototype and pitch your idea. Our recent Talent and Diversity Hackathon was run in partnership with Microsoft and ABP. What will we help you achieve? With fantastic careers support and industry connections we’ll give you confidence in whatever you decide to do next. You’ll have an edge over your competitors, so employers will notice you when applying for new positions. Our graduates go on to work for leading employers around the world.
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Joan Saunders-Reece MSc Terrorism & Counterterrorism Studies
Joan had applied to study her master’s at another university when she discovered our criminology courses. She instantly knew it was a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist skills and study closer to home. With advanced expertise, Joan is now the perfect fit for planning roles in the transport industry.
I WOULD PICK UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT. IT’S THE PLACE TO BE FOR POSTGRADUATES.”
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Right course, right location
WHAT I LEARNT ON MY COURSE HELPED ME UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES WE NEED TO BE AWARE OF AS A TRANSPORT ORGANISATION.”
Joan felt she needed to study a master’s to take the next step in her career. She applied for a course at another university, but knew it wasn’t quite the right fit for her goals. When she found out about our postgraduate criminology course, she realised it was one of the best around. University of East London was also local to where she lived, which meant it was an easy decision for her to join our postgraduate community.
Giving back to the University of East London
From postgraduate study to promotion
University of East London made a big impact on Joan’s life. Not only is she part of our alumni community, she’s chair of the Alumni Advisory Board. She’s eager to work with us to encourage our graduates to give back by sharing their experiences and expertise.
After graduating from University of East London, Joan secured a position as an emergency planning manager for the London Underground. More recently, she’s proud to have been promoted to contingency planning manager. In her role, she scrutinises transport plans and has to be extremely mindful that acts of terrorism could happen any time, anywhere in London.
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MEET JOAN – CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATE & COUNTERTERRORISM EXPERT
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Location
London is moving east. The Olympic Park revolutionised the East End. New businesses flood to the under-developed Docklands. Disruptive start ups thrive at the Silicon Roundabout in Shoreditch. With campuses in Stratford and the Royal Albert Dock, we’re at the heart of it all. Global businesses are making the area their base and the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf create a brilliant backdrop. Because industry in the area is connected to the rest of the world, so are we. There’s plenty of choice in London. But you won’t find anywhere like the University of East London. Nowhere else quite matches us for a unique sense of community.
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East London wants you. No matter who you are or where you’re from. The unique area is home to our campuses and welcomes anyone who wants to lead the way, make an impact or create something exciting.
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Docklands campus Jump off the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and you’re only steps away from our waterfront campus, home to many of our students.
As a postgraduate student, you’ll be able to make the most of facilities like our £21m sports facility, SportsDock, the Children’s Garden Nursery, various cafés, the library and more. You’ll study in stunning surroundings and always be close to the opportunities central London offers. We also run free buses to our Stratford campus, so it’s easy to get from lecture to lecture. Fly from London City Airport to a range of destinations including: > > > > > >
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London City airport sits just across the river. Next door are some of the capital’s most famous venues including The Royal Drawing School at Trinity Buoy Wharf, O2 Arena and ExCel London - one of the biggest event spaces in the world.
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Stratford is one of the best-connected areas of London, home to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, striking architectural gems and new disruptive organisations on the East Bank. It’s also where you’ll discover our second campus, close to the town centre and Westfield Stratford City, Europe’s largest indoor shopping centre. At our Stratford campus, you will find our library, the grade II listed Great Hall and state-of-the-art laboratories. The School of Education and Communities, and the Centre for Clinical Education in Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Sports Science are also based here. > > > > >
14 minutes from London ExCel 15 minutes from Olympic Park 22 minutes from Oxford Street 18 minutes from Waterloo 63 minutes from Heathrow
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University Square Stratford (USS) is one of London’s most modern and wellequipped campuses. It is home to our Institute of Performing Arts. The Royal Docks School of Business and Law has a strong presence here with courses in law, criminology, MBA and accounting running from the premises. Our recently opened Legal Advice Centre gives the opportunity for students to give back to the community by offering free advice to those unable to pay for it and the Mooting Room is industry standard and you can participate in mock trials, debates and mooting.
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14 minutes from London ExCel 15 minutes from Olympic Park 22 minutes from Oxford Street 18 minutes from Waterloo 63 minutes from Heathrow
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Support
We won’t let worry get in the way of your ambitions. Whether you need support for dyslexia, advice about money, or guidance on mental health, we’re here for you. On both campuses, you’ll benefit from support services in the Student Hub. Here we have different teams who know exactly how to help you solve specific problems and make them seem more manageable. You only have to look around you to see your support network. You’ll be part of a diverse community on campus. Mature learners, international students, parents – they’re all incredibly well represented at the University of East London. Many of our students spark life-long friendships while they’re here and become ambassadors for the University for many years after they graduate.
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Think we leave postgraduate students to just ‘get on with it’? Think again. At the University of East London, we’re never not encouraging. We listen to your specific needs and recommend practical solutions to help you manage your studies.
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Student discounts Oyster card applications Dyslexia and disability Internet access and general IT issues Residential services Money matters Course-related issues Counselling and wellbeing Advice on any aspect of university life
THE HELP I GOT FROM THE SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON WAS AMAZING. I DON’T THINK I’D HAVE FINISHED THE COURSE IF IT WASN’T FOR THE SUPPORT THEY GAVE ME.” Nasra Al-Hubeshy BA (Hons) Education Studies
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Postgraduate study is designed to challenge you and broaden your expertise. But if you ever need support with your studies, you can turn to us for academic advice. With small teaching groups, you can always ask questions and talk to your lecturers one to one.
Concerned you can’t afford postgraduate study? You might be surprised when you hear how much support is available. Our Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) provide advice on all aspects of government and university funding. The team also run workshops on studying as a parent, trust funds, charities, and more.
Our Disability and Dyslexia Service provides support and advice for disabled students and those with specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia. If you have a disability, long-term medical condition or a specific learning difficulty, let us know. We’ll help identify and break down barriers to your education so that you can make the most of your course.
Secure and convenient accommodation
Your mental health
New to London and need somewhere to live? We’re one of the only universities in the city to offer accommodation on campus. Built on the waterfront, our Halls of Residence are in an unbeatable location too.
Achieving the right balance between study, work and other commitments can appear tricky at first. But we believe your mental health should always be a priority.
ON-CAMPUS SECURITY TEAM AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY
You’ll always have someone to turn to when you need support. However big or small your problem, our Student Wellbeing Service offers the support you need: > > >
The Children’s Garden nursery
Daily drop-in advice sessions at Docklands or Stratford Confidential counselling services An online mental health and wellbeing service
We have many parents in our student community. When you have lectures, you can depend on our childcare team to keep your child happy and healthy. We also follow a robust Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, so your little ones are learning and discovering too. Part of NEWTEC – a training provider specialising in Early Years and Health and Social Care.
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They can help you manage your day-today finances and budgeting too. If you find yourself in debt, they can advise you on how to take control of the situation.
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Aliya Dirie MSc Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology While she was an undergraduate, Aliya discovered her entrepreneurial side and started a mentoring business. To make it a success after graduating, she realised she needed a specialist master’s qualification to boost her expertise. She found the perfect fit at the University of East London.
WHAT I LOVED ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON WAS THE SUPPORT. I BUILT A RELATIONSHIP WITH MY LECTURERS – AND I’M STILL IN TOUCH WITH ONE OF THEM NOW. SHE’S SUPPORTED ME THROUGH MY STUDIES AND AFTER I GRADUATED.”
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Taking her next step
NOW I’M A POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY PRACTITIONER. I WORK FULL-TIME RUNNING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. I HAVE ALSO STARTED A NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE BECOME THE BEST VERSIONS OF THEMSELVES.”
Aliya wanted to find a course that combined coaching skills and psychology to help her grow her business. And she didn’t have to look far. She discovered our MSc Positive Psychology and Coaching – one of the only courses of its kind in the world.
From side hustle to success Aliya’s business, Mentor Liiyah, helps young people with personal development, relationships and meditation. In her spare time, she runs a non-profit organisation that supports young people between 13 and 18. Aliya is now part of our growing alumni community making a difference in the world. Looking to the future, she wants to use her advanced qualification to find opportunities in Europe and the rest of the world.
Why the University of East London? Like all of our students, Aliya benefitted from the one-to-one support of our academics. She met her advisor once a month to discuss any personal issues and ask any questions about her study. Now she’s using her own coaching expertise to help others and support the next generation.
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MEET ALIYA – PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE & NON-PROFIT FOUNDER
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Facilities
ESCAPE THE CITY, BUT BENEFIT FROM FACILITIES THAT MIRROR INDUSTRY. From bars to accommodation, we could list all the facilities we offer. But there are a handful of things that really make us stand out. Step onto our campuses and you’ll realise the University of East London is unique. Check out our virtual tour and discover our facilities from the comfort of your home virtualtour.uel.ac.uk Our incredible SportsDock is hard to miss. Of course, there are also our impressive libraries. In fact, whatever course you study, you’ll benefit from specialist facilities for your subject. Think 3D printers, top studios and chambers for mock trials.
Library and Learning Services As a postgraduate student, you’ll explore areas and read around your subject independently. A great place to start is in our libraries at Docklands and Stratford. Open 24/7, you can spend time studying when it suits you. Both libraries have different areas – from quiet rooms for when you need to focus, to spaces to work on group projects. Need to study but can’t come to campus? Take advantage of our growing collection of electronic resources, including e-books, e-journals and databases.
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Our spaces are sustainable hubs of innovation and creativity. Our thoughtfully designed spaces are ideal for studying, discovering and creating.
Subject facilities at a glance
Public service, justice and communities > >
Whatever subject you study, you’ll benefit from brilliant facilities. From labs to laser-cutting machines, everything is industry-standard, so you’ll be confident using the professional kit when you graduate.
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SportsDock
To find out more, turn to our subject pages in the second part of this guide.
Calling all athletes and fitness fanatics – the University of East London is the obvious choice. Docklands is home to our £21 million sports facility, SportsDock. Its doors are open to students, staff, the local community, and national and international organisations.
Business, finance and entrepreneurship
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conferencing and meeting rooms Court Room for moots and mock trials Legal Advice Centre
Knowledge Dock business incubator Bloomberg training suite with realtime financial data and analysis Business Analytics Lab in partnership with Amazon Web Services Accountancy and Tax Clinic
Wondering who’s trained there? Well, there have been some pretty big names including Team USA. SportsDock was their HQ for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Creative, media and entertainment > > >
£21 MILLION SPORTS
multimedia production centre with audio/video editing suites The Black Box studio theatre 3D printers and laser-cutting machines
FACILITY
Digital, data, artificial intelligence > > >
At SportsDock, you’ll find:
specialist laboratories with Cisco switches and routers industry-standard software network teaching lab and microprocessors lab
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Health, sport and wellbeing > > >
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SportsDock Clinical Education Centre £250,000 Simulation Centre
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two multi-purpose indoor sports arenas 120-piece fitness centre fully equipped strength and conditioning room dance and aerobics studios sports therapy clinic conferencing and meeting rooms, lecture theatres and teaching rooms outdoor pitches
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ONE OF LONDON’S LARGEST INDOOR SPORTS VENUES
Our SportsDock houses two multipurpose indoor arenas and a huge array of fitness equipment
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Our dynamic research community is organised into Institutes, Centres and Groups. Many of our academics are leaders in their fields – they have a global reputation for carrying out research that makes a difference. > > > >
Centre for Social Justice Centre for Narrative Practice Centre for Migration, Refugees and Belonging Centre for Wellbeing, Community and Inclusion
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The University’s research outputs for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 demonstrates a particularly sustained impact in sustainability, health and social policy. If you want to make a difference through academia, join our community of inspiring researchers and we’ll support you every step of the way. Study a research degree Our main research-based courses are the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Master of Research (MRes). But we also offer professional doctorates geared towards people with more industry experience where you can combine developing skills in management and leadership with research related to your professional context. Before you apply, you need to submit a research proposal. Sharing your plans will help our academic staff understand what you want to achieve and how they can help you. Start your postgraduate journey today by talking to us about our postgraduate bursaries and other funding sources. Find out more at uel.ac.uk/postgraduate-research
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Research
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OUR COURSES ARE DESIGNED BY LEADING PROFESSIONALS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EMPLOYERS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS. AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON WE 50
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CAN HELP YOUR CAREER TAKE OFF WITH ONE OF OUR POSTGRADUATE COURSES AND EQUIP YOU FOR THE INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE WORK LANDSCAPE.
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ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONS HELP TRANSFORM PEOPLES’ LIVES WITH OUR GROUNDBREAKING PUBLIC HEALTH COURSES. A POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION IS A GREAT WAY TO BOOST YOUR SKILLS OR FIND AN AREA WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. MAYBE YOU’LL WORK TOWARDS A NEW CAREER, FIND A NEW NICHE TO SPECIALISE IN, OR MOVE INTO ACADEMIA. 52
Our students and staff have been improving lives and wellbeing in some of London’s poorest communities at the University of East London’s internationally renowned Institute for Connected Communities either throughout the UK or overseas.
ACCREDITED Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies such as the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
PARTNERSHIPS We are well connected to the healthcare industry with partnerships alongside Public Health England, the NHS and many private healthcare providers.
RESEARCH Our Institute for Connected Communities (ICC) is changing lives and that research is reflected in our Public Health and Health Sciences courses.
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Our Allied and Public Health programmes are closely tied to the healthcare sector. We work with a variety of partners including the NHS and many private healthcare providers.
SUPPORT Small class sizes, mentorships, careers advisors and a huge support network there to assist you every step of the way.
FACILITIES
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Our Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub is stocked with all the high-tech, industry standard equipment you’ll need to hone your skills. We also have a top-class library open 24/7 and are investing millions in our Connected Campus project!
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Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MRes Health Science uel.ac.uk/pg-mres-health
Minimum 2.2 Honours in a relevant subject and a research proposal
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Public Health uel.ac.uk/pg-health
Minimum 2.1 Honours in a relevant subject. Applicants with a 2.2 and relevant employment experience may be considered
January & September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice uel.ac.uk/pg-acp
2:2 Honours in relevant subject. Applicants should be working in a healthcare environment for a minimum of 20 hrs a week and hold a professional registration.
January September *subject to change
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Global Health
Minimum 2.1 Honours in a relevant subject. Applicants with a 2.2 and relevant employment experience may be considered
January September *subject to change
One year full-time Two years part-time
PGDip Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography uel.ac.uk/pg-cert-mu
Minimum 2.1 Honours in a relevant subject and a research proposal
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
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ARCHITECTURE & PHYSICAL DESIGN READY TO COMPLETE YOUR RIBA PART 2? DECIDED TO CHANGE CAREER PATH? KEEN TO EXPLORE THIS EXCITING AREA? WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN.
We offer the accredited courses you need to take the next step towards becoming a qualified architect or landscape designer. They follow a clear structure so you’ll meet the standards, but we’ll also set unique briefs that will challenge you and show you how to make your mark. While you’re here, we’ll focus on building up your confidence and experience.
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Just want to explore the area in more depth? Our MRes Architecture (Reading the Neoliberal City) is designed for journalists, activists and anyone interested in politics. Studying two days a week, you can fit this course around your commitments and career. Whatever programme you pick, we’ll prepare you for your professional life with your Mental Wealth module, where you’ll explore vital areas like social inclusion, low carbon construction, ethical design, health and safety and information sharing.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATION We’re situated in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas, perfect for placements, mentoring and going on field trips. We maintain close ties to RIBA, ARB and local and international organisations such as British Land, Rogers Stirk Harbour, The Museum of London and Sir Robert McAlpine, while our teaching staff are from world renowned firms like Zaha Hadid, Kohn Peterson Fox, Bjark Ingels Group, Grimshaw and others.
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Got a degree in a different subject? Our PGDip Landscape Architecture is the perfect way to get into this area; it’s accredited by the Landscape Institute and is a great way to get started. Many students decide to progress to our MA Professional Landscape Architecture afterwards.
PERSONALISED TEACHING We divide our students into smaller units of around 20, so you can work on problems together in the studio while being closely mentored by two dedicated lecturers. No massive, anonymous classes here. We also offer a lot of flexibility and support.
AWARD WINNING
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Our department is renowned for its awardwinning students and academics, including two recent students that won the RIBA London Sustainability Award 2021 and the RIBA London Skin Thinking Award 2021.
TOP-TIER FACILITIES Use the latest design equipment, from robotic arms and laser cutters to 3D printers and specialist surveying laboratories, without ignoring traditional materials like wood, metal, and stone.
DESIGN FOR CHANGE At the University of East London, our research, teaching and buildings are all connected; we’re focused on design that’s environmentally aware and brings positive benefits to people and the planet. Close to home, our researchers have advised the London Mayor’s office and the London Legacy Development Corporation on using public space, and further afield they’ve supported the development of a new capital city in India and the reconstruction of a historic palace in Santiago de Chile.
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Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) uel.ac.uk/pg-march
Minimum 2:2 Honours in a relevant subject
September
Two years full-time
MRes Architecture (Reading the Neoliberal City) uel.ac.uk/pg-mres-arch
Minimum 2:2 Honours in any subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA Architecture and Urbanism uel.ac.uk/pg-archurban
Minimum 2:2 Honours in a built environment subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA Interior Design uel.ac.uk/pg-interior
Minimum 2:1 Honours in Interior Design or Architecture or significant work experience via portfolio
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
PGDip Landscape Architecture uel.ac.uk/pg-landscapearchitecture
2:1 Honours in any subject area
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA Professional Landscape Architecture uel.ac.uk/pg-pla
2:1 Honours in a relevant subject area or relevant conversion qualification
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA Professional Landscape Architecture (with conversion) uel.ac.uk/pg-pla-conversion
2:1 Honours in any subject area
September
Two years full-time Three to four years part-time with flexibility to move between modes
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POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE SURVEY (PRES) 2021
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ART / DESIGN
WANT TO LEARN FROM SCULPTORS LIKE RICHARD WILSON? OR GAIN INSIGHT ON SURVIVING THE ART WORLD FROM GRAYSON PERRY? THEY ARE JUST A FEW OF OUR INSPIRATIONAL VISITING AND GUEST LECTURERS.
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We offer a rich, vibrant and varied experience in the arts, and pride ourselves on being an egalitarian and inclusive institution, where everyone is treated with respect.
Our courses attract students from across the globe, and we designed our courses with working and mature students in mind, so you can choose to study parttime or full-time.
LOCATION We’re in one of Europe’s most creative areas, with access to art galleries, museums and exhibitions meaning we have close connections with major players in the art and design world.
INDUSTRY CONNECTION We’re affiliated with the Associations of Illustrators and of Photographers, while our photography department has links to Canon, Calumet, Metro and Manfrotto.
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The Professional Doctorate in Fine Art (DFA) has been running for over 20 years and is unique. It’s widely recognised in the art world as the leading doctoral programme for fine artists, and unlike practice-based PhDs in fine art, we have a full programme and a strong student cohort, so you won’t feel isolated.
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OUR ALUMNI
FANTASTIC FACILITIES
Many of our students go on to be established artists holding exhibitions, like audiovisual artist and animator Max Hattler, public artist Michael Pinsky, artist filmmaker Sharone Lifschitz, and South Korean painter and professor Kangwook Lee. Others become curators or art critics or forge academic careers. Our students get noticed. They’ve been winners or nominees in many competitions such as The Times Big Picture photographic award, the Hix art award and the Jerwood Drawing Prize.
All full-time postgraduates are guaranteed their own studio workspace, access to free equipment hire and dedicated exhibition spaces. You can also use our woodwork and metalwork workshops, or try your hand at bronze casting, laser cutting, photography, 3D printing or animation. We have two large printmaking studios, one of which is focused on textiles and one supporting fine art processes such as lithography and intaglio. If film is your thing, you’ll have access to our advanced production and post-production facilities, including our incredibly rare 16mm film machine, which allows you to be more experimental with your filmmaking. Our modern library buildings on the Stratford and Docklands campuses are open 24/7 in termtime.
RESEARCH We’ve maintained an international reputation for artistic innovation and research excellence, working alongside prestigious institutions like the Tate Modern and the V&A. Dr Lynne McCarthy, Co-Director of the Centre for Social Justice co-curates, alongside the V&A the Brickfields Newham project as part of Newham Heritage Month, funded by Newham, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Arts Council England. The project brought communities from across the borough together to make and fire bricks from local clay waste, developing public performances with UEL Performing Arts students and in 2022 is working with the communities to develop a built project using the bricks with University of East London’s architecture students mentored by Dean of Research Alan Chandler.
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE We teach a good balance of practical and theoretical skills, like how to apply for grants and funding and how to get published. Many of our students take on residencies in the UK and Europe, where they get to mix with professional artists from a wider sphere.
OUR TEACHING The quality of the artists that come out of the University of East London reflects the high standards of teaching and supervision from our experienced, award-winning academic staff. We’re all here – academics and technicians alike – to facilitate your learning; whichever
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direction you would like to go in. Every year we organise ‘Detour Ahead’; formal teaching stops, and practitioners come in and discuss their varied routes from art school to professional success. Students hear from artists, designers, illustrators, photographers, animators, curators, agencies, networks and other organisations, gaining valuable insight into the art world.
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Start Date
Duration
MA Fine Art uel.ac.uk/pg-fine-art
Minimum 2:2 in fine art or related arts subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
Prof Doc Fine Art uel.ac.uk/pg-profdoc-fine-art
Master’s degree in related discipline
September
Three years full-time Five years part-time
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & FINANCE
Evolving technologies, new industries and emerging markets have changed the way businesses operate. Want to run a business on an international scale? Ready for a career in the fast-paced world of finance? We will prepare you for a successful professional career, wherever you’re going.
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Graduate with a full year of work experience on an MBA with an integrated placement. Gain professional qualifications from the Chartered Banker Institute with MSc Finance and Risk. Get the skills to be a decision maker and team leader on MSc International Business Management. Prepare for the professional exams set by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants on MSc Professional Accounting.
Globalisation. Innovation. Sustainability. Leadership. Entrepreneurship. Technology. Industry 5.0. These are the key themes embedded across all our courses, bound together by the golden thread of technology running through the school, embedded into all our business management and finance courses. We’ll help you develop the experience and skills you need to succeed in a digitally evolving world.
HIGH-TECH We have one of the largest Bloomberg training suites in the country, giving you access to the high-tech trading equipment that professionals use every day.
CONTEMPORARY Our course content is contemporary, skillsbased and practical, making our graduates highly attractive to employers. Our Business & Finance programmes work closely with industry – we’re situated in Europe’s financial capital, with booming businesses, tech companies and London’s business district right on our doorstep.
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Develop your professional knowledge, grow your networks, and make your mark in an increasingly international world.
ACCREDITED Our Business Management, Marketing and Finance courses have a vast number of accreditations from professional bodies such as the Association for Project Management, Chartered Management Institute, at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Institute of Data and Marketing and the Market Research Society.
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GLOBAL CONNECTIONS Our courses attract students from all over the world, and visiting lecturers introduce new perspectives and share their experiences of business and finance on an international level. Our entrepreneurial community and business hub are the perfect place to make professional connections.
WORKING WITH INDUSTRY We maintain close ties to professional organisations such as the Amazon Marketing Analytics Lab and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. These relationships, both local and global, in a variety of sectors, create great opportunities for our students. For example, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development East London Branch meets regularly at the University of East London.
SUSTAINABLE CAREERS As well as providing access to our extensive network of world-leading partners like Amazon, Microsoft, Barclays, we believe our students should leave us with the workplace skills necessary to prosper in the digital economy. We focus on digital proficiency, and Our Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth programme is embedded in our teaching, providing the soft skills you’ll need to succeed in any workplace.
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Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MSc Finance and Risk uel.ac.uk/pg-fin-and-risk
Minimum 2:2 Honours in Business Finance, Economics or Applied Mathematical Sciences
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Human Resource Management uel.ac.uk/pg-hrm
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc International Business Management uel.ac.uk/pg-ibm
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
Master of Business Administration (MBA) uel.ac.uk/pg-mba
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Placement Year uel.ac.uk/pg-mba
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
September
Two years part-time
Master of Business Administration Entrepreneurship uel.ac.uk/pg-mba
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time Two years with placement
MBA Apprenticeship uel.ac.uk/pg-mbaapprenticeship
See website for eligibility
September January
Two years part-time plus three months assessment
MSc Oil and Gas Management uel.ac.uk/pg-ogm
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Professional Accounting uel.ac.uk/pg-prof-accounting
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Marketing uel.ac.uk/pg-marketing
Minimum 2.2 Honours in Business Management, Marketing or Social Sciences
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
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COMPUTER SCIENCE & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES From AI to automation, technology is transforming society. At the University of East London, we’ll give you the support you need to broaden your expertise. Our top teaching team will develop your practical skills and reveal the incredible impact you can make.
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Whether you have recently finished your undergraduate degree or already work in the industry, our courses will help you take the next step in your career. It’s also a great option if you want to make the switch from industry to research. What you learn depends on the direction you take, but you can expect to explore large scale software systems development, advanced tools and techniques, data analytics resources, and more. You’ll also complete a dissertation to explore an area of computer science and digital technology that interests you; a crucial part of learning how to interpret research and articulate results into writing.
TOP-TIER TEACHING 80% of students on our computing courses are satisfied on their course, Guardian University Guide (2022).
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The School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering is an integral part of the University of East London, and we have spent decades developing our expertise in this area. There are already thousands of our graduates out there, using their degree to change the world. We’ll give you the skills employers want in a range of sectors, from finance to healthcare, manufacturing to automotive.
RESEARCH IMPACT According to Google Scholar’s index, The University of East London’s research is attracting more than one scholarly citation per day globally. Our team are experts in a range of areas including machine learning, medical technologies, digital forensics, software systems and more.
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Software – we explore cloud computing, data centres, energy efficiency, software design, documentation and evaluation and systems modelling. Augmented Reality – Dr Julie Wall researches machine learning, neural networks and augmented reality, and is currently leading a large project with industry on deep neural networks. Artificial Intelligence – Dr Saeed Sharif is leading projects using AI to improve healthcare, and playing a key role in an international project creating intelligent diagnostic systems. Sustainable IT – Gaurav Malik and Mike Kretsis, certified Green IT trainers, are working on a project that helps small and medium-sized businesses reduce their carbon footprint. Security and cybercrime – we carry out extensive work in cyber security and networks, information security and cloud computing.
STRONG PARTNERSHIPS Strong research collaborations with other academic and industrial institutions, such as the University of Oxford, Queen Mary, University of Southampton, Accenture, Microsoft, and Amazon.
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EXCELLENT FACILITIES Free to use industry standard software, fully equipped professional qualifications lab, network teaching lab, microprocessors lab and power lab. Disconnected from the main university network, you can develop your skills in the labs free from network constraints.
Cisco switches, routers and servers for configuring and testing cloud-based software, energy consumption meters and resources for creating electronic communication systems.
WORK EXPERIENCE Some of our courses include a placement year, such as MSc Computer Science or MSc Information Security and Digital Forensics. Adding experience to your CV shows employers you can apply your expertise to real problems.
WORKING ALONGSIDE INDUSTRY Our Computing programmes are closely tied to industry – we’re situated in one of the fastest growing tech hubs in the country with close links to many blue-chip companies, with our Industrial Liaison board including representatives from organisations like IBM, Microsoft and JP Morgan. Our apprentice programmes have links with equally large companies such as Accenture and Barclays, providing extensive opportunities for work placements.
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NETWORK SKILLS
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Course
Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MSc Artificial Intelligence uel.ac.uk/pg-artintel
Minimum 2:2 Honours in an engineering or computing subject
September
Two years with placement
MSc Big Data Technologies uel.ac.uk/pg-msc-bigdata
Minimum 2:2 Honours in an engineering or computing subject or relevant work experience
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Computer Science uel.ac.uk/pg-compsci
Minimum 2:2 Honours in computer science or a degree with relevant computing content or work experience
September
One year full-time Two years part-time with placement Two years part-time
MSc Computing and Information Communication Technology uel.ac.uk/pg-comp
Minimum 2:2 Honours in any subject other than computer science
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Data Science uel.ac.uk/pg-datasci
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
Prof Doc Data Science uel.ac.uk/pg-d.datasc
Minimum 2.1 Honours in Physical Science, Electrical/ Electronic/Communication Engineering or Humanities and Social Science related subject
September
Three years fulltime Five years part-time
MSc Digital and Technology Solutions (Apprenticeship) uel.ac.uk/pg-msc-digitech
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in computing. We will also consider applicants with relevant work experience
September
Two and a half years part-time
Prof Doc Information Security uel.ac.uk/pg-pro
Minimum 2:1 Honours in any discipline
September
Five years part-time
MSc Information Security and Digital Forensics (with Industrial Placement) uel.ac.uk/pg-info-sec
Minimum 2:2 Honours in a relevant subject
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering (with placement) uel.ac.uk/pg-mechcompsys
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in science, social science or engineering disciplines and relevant professional experience
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Blockchain and Financial Technologies uel.ac.uk/pg-block-fintech
Minimum 2:2 Honours in Physical Science, Electrical/ Electronic/Communications Engineering or Humanities and Social Sciences subjects.
September
Two years with placement
MSc Cloud Computing uel.ac.uk/pg-cloud-computing
Minimum 2:2 Honours in Physical Science, Electrical/ Electronic/Communications Engineering or Humanities and Social Sciences subjects.
September
Two years with placement
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CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
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Our programmes cover a diverse range of areas, from project management to sustainability, construction law to use of technology. We ally with major partners to carry out world-leading research and make sure our courses are always effective, contemporary, and reflective of the needs of employers. For example, we work collaboratively with the UK’s largest manufacturer of recycled lightweight aggregate, as well as Arup, a global engineering consultancy firm. Together, we’re working on a project to make lightweight concrete mix more sustainable and lessen its carbon footprint – part of a wider mission to improve sustainability. We also work on collaborative research projects with Newham Council focusing on addressing transportation challenges, and our MSc programmes have ‘industrial placement’ options that are delivered in close collaboration with engineering and IT companies. By the end of your course, you will possess top management skills, be able to think critically and solve problems effectively. And that’s what will help you stand out to employers globally.
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Our courses are carefully designed to broaden your expertise and boost your employability. We’re ideally situated in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas, and our Construction, Transport and Logistics programmes maintain close ties to industry and major organisations, granting fantastic internship and placement opportunities. This vast network of contacts also grants regular access to ongoing projects and site visits, where our students gain valuable hands-on work experience.
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OUTSTANDING FACILITIES We have dedicated laboratory facilities for engineering, computing and architecture housed in new, purpose-built labs. Fully compliant professional qualifications laboratory, engineering laboratory, specialist surveying laboratories, architecture and visual arts centre, microprocessors laboratory and power laboratory. You’ll also have access to industry software like the Building Information Modelling digital system.
ACCREDITED We’re accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, which includes the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and Institute of Highway Engineers.
CAREER FOCUS We have a great record of accomplishment in helping students find work placements with major companies such as Taylor Woodrow and Morgan Sindall, as well as on huge projects such as Crossrail.
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AWARD WINNING STUDENTS Our MSc students regularly participate in prestigious design competitions. One, organised by the Concrete Centre and sponsored by Laing O’Rourke, saw our teams take top prize in 2016 and 2018, and win the sustainability prize in 2019.
Our students come from many areas of life and expertise, from construction to architecture and transport to logistics, some even studied law. Whatever your background, you’ll fit in and find a course that matches your goals.
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Start Date
Duration
MSc Construction Engineering Management (optional Industrial Placement) uel.ac.uk/pg-const-mangmt
Minimum 2:2 Honours in any Construction related subject, Law and Business Management
September
One year full-time Two years full-time (with placement) Two years part-time
MSc Intelligent Transport Planning and Engineering (optional Industrial Placement) uel.ac.uk/intel-trans-plan
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours or 2:1 BSc Honours in Civil Engineering
September
One year full-time Two years full-time (with placement) Two years part-time
MSc Real Estate Management uel.ac.uk/pg-real-estatemanagement
Minimum 2:2 Honours in any Physical Science, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or Humanities and Social Sciences subjects
September
One year full-time Two years full-time (with placement) Two years part-time
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STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY
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COUNSELLING AND WELLBEING At the University of East London, we offer a range of courses aimed at helping you contribute towards positive change at individual, organisational and societal level. Whether you’ve just finished your undergraduate degree, already work in the sector, or want to completely shift career, you can be part of that change.
Every course is geared towards helping you build professional skills. Whether you end up working in the NHS, charities, social enterprises, private healthcare or with businesses, you’ll be confident tackling the challenges you face, AND you’ll be in a great position when you graduate. We have been teaching counselling for almost 60 years, and our team of tutors are engaged in work at several levels: from clinical practice to policy development and working
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Depending on the programme, you might return to your current role, change jobs, or even set up your own coaching or counselling practice. The best bit is you’ll be able to make an impact straight away. By completing placements and internships alongside your study, you’ll already have hours of experience.
ACCREDITED Most of our courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), or other relevant bodies. This is a mark of outstanding quality in teaching and ensures you’ll be eligible for Chartered membership of the society.
TOP FACILITIES University of East London is consistently investing in facilities and technology and our Stratford campus is home to state-of-theart neuroimaging kit, such as EEG, tDCS, fNIRS, Eyelink 1000 eye-tracking and Virtual Reality systems. Our dedicated audiovisual multimedia equipment enables both self and peer review sessions and there are also library services open 24/7 with a dedicated psychology librarian.
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with professional bodies. We’re leading the way in everything we do – from the areas we research to the programmes we design, and some of our postgraduate courses are the only ones of their kind in Europe. You’ll always be kept up to date with the latest developments in the field. Our lecturers are active researchers and publish textbooks, many of which you will be reading as part of your course.
EMPLOYMENT CONNECTIONS Our School of Psychology is one of the largest in the UK. We have a significant amount of expertise within our ranks, and excellent employment connections in our local area, thanks to our size and influence.
RESEARCH IMPACT We’re at the cutting-edge of psychology research. Our research changes people’s lives, impacts communities and influences policy at all levels.
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EXCITING PLACEMENTS We’ll help you find placements with the NHS, private organisations and the third sector. Groups like MIND, the Terrence Higgins Trust, Centrepoint, Women’s Aid, the National Autistic Society and occupational psychology consultancies including SHL, OPM Consulting, MDV and A&DC.
GOING IN TO BUSINESS The practical and professional emphasis of our courses, combined with a comprehensive skills curriculum, will develop your transferable skills, and equip you with a competitive edge for the world of work. We can also help you create your own business! Many of our MSc Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology students have gone on to create their own companies.
SUPPORT We do everything we can to make it easier for you. For some courses we offer evening and weekend lectures, as well as distance learning and intensive / selected weekend teaching, so you can fit learning around placements and work. Can’t join us on campus? Take a look at our distance learning courses. Whatever it takes, we’ll give you the support you need to make it.
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Start Date
Duration
MA Counselling and Psychotherapy uel.ac.uk/pg-counsel-psych
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapy uel.ac.uk/pgdip-counsel-psych
Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in any discipline
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (On Campus & Distance Learning Option) uel.ac.uk/pg-appcp
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Business Psychology uel.ac.uk/pg-business-psych
Minimum 2.1 Honours degree, preferably in Social Sciences
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Humanitarian Intervention by Distance Learning uel.ac.uk/pg-humanitarianintervention
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Integrative Counselling and Coaching uel.ac.uk/pg-counsel-coach
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
PGDip Integrative Counselling and Coaching
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Occupational & Organisational Psychology uel.ac.uk/pg-occupational-psych
Minimum 2.2 Honours in Psychology (BPS Accredited
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
PG Cert in Coaching Psychology Supervision (Distance Learning) uel.ac.uk/pg-cert-coach
Minimum 2.2 Honours
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
PG Cert Strengths-Based Approaches in CBT (Distance Learning) uel.ac.uk/pg-cert-bacbt
Minimum 2.2 Honours
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
Short Course in Foundation Counselling Skills (Distance Learning) uel.ac.uk/pg-counselling-skills
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree (any discipline)
January
One year full-time Two years part-time
Short Course in Intercultural Counselling Practice Processes (Distance Learning) uel.ac.uk/pg-intercultural-counsel
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree (any discipline)
May
One year full-time Two years part-time
Prof Doc Educational and Child Psychology uel.ac.uk/pg-edu-psych
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in psychology (BPS accredited)
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
Prof Doc Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) uel.ac.uk/pg-clinical-psych
Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in Psychology (BPS Accredited)
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
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EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION OUR COURSES WILL GIVE YOU A FASCINATING INSIGHT INTO THE EXPRIENCES OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS AND HOW THAT INFLUENCES THEIR DEVELOPMENT AS THEY GROW AND NAVIGATE LIFE. A POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE A REWARDING CAREER IN EDUCATION.
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CAREERS We will give you the confidence to work with children and adults from a range of backgrounds and help take your skillset and career to the next level. All our teaching team have worked in practice, many have been teachers, and others have held leadership positions in schools or colleges or worked in the areas of SEN or early childhood. They are practitioners with an academic mindset who are perfectly placed to prepare you for a career in education.
IMPACTFUL RESEARCH Our research into early childhood education and care (ECEC) has directly influenced the development of national and international policies. On many of our Master’s programmes you’ll have the opportunity to conduct your own research, publish papers and attend conferences. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with the University of East London School of Education and Communities will push you to the limit! Research at the School of Education and Communities is innovative and responsive to the diverse educational needs of communities: in our own east London community, the rest of the UK, and internationally.
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We’re situated in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas, with regular access and close connections to major educational establishments, and our education courses are closely aligned with the professional requirements of the education sector. For example, our MA students collaborate with community organisations as English as an Additional Language tutors or support the delivery of targeted learning activities in schools and Early Years settings, where they often go on to evaluate the impact of these educational interventions as part of their applied research projects.
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Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MA Early Childhood Leadership and Practice uel.ac.uk/pg-ec
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
MA Education uel.ac.uk/pg-ma-edu
Min 2:2 Honours degree degree in relevant subject
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
Prof Doc Education uel.ac.uk/pg-p.doc.ed
Full Master’s Degree
September
Five years part-time
MA English Language Teaching (Distance Learning Option) uel.ac.uk/pg-maELT
Minimum 2:2 Honours in Social Sciences or Humanities subject (Languages, Education, Psychology, English)
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA Leadership in Education uel.ac.uk/pg-lead.ed
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September January April
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA Special and Additional Learning Needs (PGDIP, PGCERT) uel.ac.uk/pg-saln
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA Special Educational Needs uel.ac.uk/pg-special-ed
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
PGCert Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO) uel.ac.uk/pgcert-senco
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
Two years
PGCert Understanding and Supporting Behaviour uel.ac.uk/pgcert-USB
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
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Many of our Master's programmes are designed to be studied alongside work. Taught sessions are timetabled for a single day each week or in the evenings to ensure you can balance your work with your studies. The Professional Doctorate at the University of East London is a five-year part-time modular course specifically aimed at senior professionals working in all fields of education and gives you the opportunity and the skills to conduct robust, innovative research that will improve the policy, practice, and the quality of education which in turn will enhance your professional capability.
EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY
Our main research interests are: early childhood policy and practice, learning and teaching, language and diversity, work-based learning, teacher education, race and community, education equality issues, comparative education, professional education, social work knowledge and practice and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL).
The community at the University of East London is inclusive and welcoming, an environment where everyone can develop and learn. Meeting people from diverse backgrounds and with different ideas is part of that process. The diversity of our student body and teaching team will help you develop your experience, and our location in Stratford is easily reachable, so our courses attract people from all over London who also share their varied experiences.
MODERN FACILITIES We have a suite of specialist teaching rooms, within a dedicated building, equipped for subjects ranging from chemistry and biology to art and food tech. Our modern Docklands and Stratford libraries provide a wide range of resources and specialist study areas, accessible 24/7 during term time.
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FLEXIBLE & ACCESSIBLE
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ENGINEERING Engineering underpins our lives. It’s in the cities we live in, the transport networks we use and the power we generate. It’s everywhere and it’s always evolving. Engineers need strong technical skills, have to be excellent problem solvers and need to work as part of a team. At the University of East London, we’ll make sure that your technical skills are exceptional and you graduate with the soft skills employers want. Ready to take the first steps towards achieving chartered engineer status, or looking to improve your skills and knowledge to gain broader employment prospects? A Master’s in an engineering discipline will set you on the right track.
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When you couple your academic qualification with the industry experience you’ll gain on placements, you’ll be ready for any workplace.
We have close connections with industry and our MSc is fully accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).
HANDS ON We’re one of a few universities in the UK who offer weekly site visits to major engineering and construction projects in London.
TOP FACILITIES You’ll study in our Heavy structures lab, Hydraulics lab, Geotechnical lab and Fabrication lab, and learn new ways of working using the latest engineering technology, 3D printers capable of printing buildings, robotics technology and our digital workshop.
RESEARCH The University of East London is developing innovative technologies to promote carbon neutrality and eco-efficiency through our long-term collaboration with the Sustainability Research Institute, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
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LOOKING FORWARD The world of engineering is changing, and sustainability is an increasingly important factor in engineering projects. We’ve recognised these changes and incorporated them into our courses.
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FLEXIBILITY Our courses are designed to fit in with your other commitments. Sessions are only taught in the afternoons and evenings, and parttime students must only commit to one afternoon per week to attend the contact sessions.
Engineering is the backbone of many projects. The technical knowledge and workplace skills you develop on your course will enable you to work for consultancies or as a contractor.
WORK WITH EXPERTS AND INDUSTRY We work closely with leading engineering companies like Careys, Atkins, Waterman Group and the London Borough of Newham, and your lecturers will bring in expert guest speakers too, giving you the opportunity to interact with experienced engineers.
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Our proximity to central London makes it easy to develop industry connections, attend industry events and network with prospective employers.
PREPARE FOR REALWORLD CHALLENGES The assignments you’re given are openended problems that require complex solutions, based on real-world scenarios. You’ll need to carry out research, identify client requirements and restraints on a project, work as a team and propose solutions. If you’re on a programme with a placement, you’ll receive plenty of support from dedicated placement officers, who’ll support you through the application process when you graduate too. All students will be able to access the Career Zone and EMSI tools to further improve your employability, help you with your CV or interview skills, and help you find job opportunities when you graduate.
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We work collaboratively with Lytag, the UK’s largest manufacturer of recycled lightweight aggregate, as well as Arup, a global engineering consultancy firm. Together, we’re working on a project to make lightweight concrete mix more sustainable and to lessen its carbon footprint – part of a wider mission to improve sustainability in the construction industry.
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Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MSc Civil Engineering uel.ac.uk/msc-civil-eng
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours or 2:1 BSc Honours in Civil Engineering
September January
Two years with placement
PGDip Civil Engineering uel.ac.uk/pgdip-civil-eng
3rd Class BEng or minimum 2:2 BSc Civil Engineering
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Electrical Vehicle Engineering. uel.ac.uk/msc-electric-vehicle
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours or 2:1 BSc Honours in Engineering
September
One year full-time Two years full time (with placement) Two years part-time
MSc Mechanical Engineering (with optional Industrial Placement) uel.ac.uk/msc-mech-eng
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering
September
One year full-time Two years full time (with placement) Two years part-time
MSc Structural Engineering (with optional Industrial Placement) uel.ac.uk/msc-struc-eng
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours or 2:1 BSc Honours in Civil Engineering
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
PGDip Structural Engineering uel.ac.uk/pgdip-struc-eng
3rd Class BEng or minimum 2:2 BSc Civil Engineering
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Civil Engineering with Environmental Management (with optional industry placement) uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/ courses/msc-civil-engineeringenvironmental-management
Minimum 2:2 BEng Hons or 2:1 BSc in Civil Engineering
September
Two years with placement
MSc Civil Engineering with Sustainability (with optional industrial placement) uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/ msc-civil-engineering-sustainability
Minimum 2:2 BEng Hons or 2:1 BSc in Civil Engineering
September
Two years with placement
MSc Engineering Management (with optional industrial placement) uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/ msc-engineering-management
Minimum 2:2 BEng Hons or 2:1 BSc in Engineering
September
Two years with placement
MSc Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering (with optional industrial placement) uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/ msc-mechatronics-computersystems-engineering
Minimum 2:2 BEng Hons or 2:1 BSc in Engineering
September
Two years with placement
MSc Structural Engineering (with optional industrial placement) uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/ msc-structural-engineering
Minimum 2:2 BEng Hons or 2:1 BSc in Engineering
September
Two years with placement
MSc Sustainable Energy Engineering uel.ac.uk/pg-sustainable-energy
Minimum 2:2 Honours in Engineering, Construction Management or a related programme
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
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FASHION EAST LONDON IS AN EVOLVING FASHION DISTRICT HOME TO MANY WELL-KNOWN NAMES IN UK FASHION. INNOVATION THRIVES HERE. YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN NEW TECHNOLOGIES, EXPLORE DIGITAL OUTCOMES, BUILD YOUR BUSINESS ACUMEN FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND PROGRESS AS A PIONEER OF A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. IF YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR MARK ON THE FASHION INDUSTRY, YOU’LL BE THE PERFECT FIT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON. STUDENTS JOIN US FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE, AND OUR DIVERSITY SHINES THROUGH IN THE DESIGNS WE CREATE.
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FANTASTIC FACILITIES We have excellent state of the art manufacturing rooms, a newly installed digital lab and magazine archive room. Relish the opportunity to cross collaborate with other creatives in photography, film, journalism and more, using great immersive spaces and business suites.
SUSTAINABILITY Our research focuses on sustainable design in fashion and textiles – we even have our own herb and flower garden for print making, dyeing, and developing new fibres.
NETWORKING The University of East London has strong connections with the fashion industry including prestigious companies and individuals such as Bianca Saunders, Princess Julia, ASOS and Christopher Raeburn. The University of East London will help you into the world of work or support and advise if you are already in a creative career.
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Studying at postgraduate level expands your expertise and opens up new career paths. If you’re new to the fashion industry, it’s a great way to build your portfolio, and if you already have some experience then our degrees provide a valuable opportunity to perfect your techniques and learn new skills.
FASHION CAPITAL The whole city is on our doorstep. We invite designers and industry experts in to share their stories, arrange regular masterclasses, and connect you with professional technicians. We also arrange visits to art galleries across the capital and the world, explore the creative spaces of nearby startups and visit design studios.
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FLEXIBLE & SUPPORTIVE
We know your studies need to work with your commitments, so we’ll try to organise our seminars around you whenever we can. You’ll get all the support you need and meet regularly with your academic advisor, to support your academic, personal and professional development.
At the University of East London, the whole city and the heart of the British fashion industry is right on our doorstep, an opportunity that we don’t let go to waste!
WORKING WITH THE INDUSTRY Our programmes collaborate directly with the industry. We work with top brands like occasional wear label Temperley London, where students work across buying, marketing or management, and students on the MA/ MFA Fashion course can complete a one-
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Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MA / MFA Fashion uel.ac.uk/ma-fashion
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any subject with evidenced knowledge of the fashion industry or a fashion portfolio.
September
One year full-time
MA International Fashion Business uel.ac.uk/ma-if
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree with evidenced knowledge of the fashion industry
September
One year full-time
year placement to build up knowledge, practical skills and industry networks. We have strong connections to the British Fashion Council, who support fashion professionals and host the annual British Fashion Awards, and work with other top designers like Bianca Saunders, Erdem, Polo Ralph Lauren, Jenny Packham, ASOS, That Gorilla Brand and many more.
Kent Le, Programme Leader for MA International Fashion Business, has worked with renowned brands and labels such as ZARA, Gucci, Elizabeth Emanuel and Devotion New York. Visit our staff pages to learn more about our team of academic experts.
A FOCUS ON BUILDING HIGHFLYING CAREERS
Many of our students take part in visits to international industry events such as trade shows in Paris and London, and our academics’ work has been exhibited in world renowned institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Tate Modern and the Shenghua Art Centre.
Throughout your course, you’ll work on real projects for real clients. It’s a great opportunity to build your portfolio, give you the edge over your competition and open doors to potential employment opportunities.
LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
With advanced expertise and insight into the industry, you’ll stand out from the competition when applying for jobs, which is why our fashion students are in high demand from employers.
Our teaching team are globally recognised leaders in their field. Beatrice Newman, Course Leader for BA (Hons) Fashion Design has dressed celebrities including Tiwa Savage, Paloma Faith and Ellie Goulding, while
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GLOBAL STUDIES
SOCIETY IS A COMPLICATED MACHINE WITH MANY MOVING COGS. THE BIG, COMPLICATED ISSUES JUST KEEP GETTING BIGGER. WAR, DISPLACEMENT, JUSTICE, NATURAL RESOURCES – IT SEEMS THE MORE GLOBALLY CONNECTED WE BECOME, THE MORE WE NEED NEW STRATEGIES TO UNDERSTAND OURSELVES. WANT TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST POLITICS? FEEL PASSIONATELY ABOUT THE REFUGEE CRISIS? WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE IN THE WORLD? THIS IS THE PLACE TO START. 96
ACCREDITED Our MSc NGO and Development Management is one of only two in the UK accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Global Development Studies and Research.
RESEARCH Our diverse academics are world-renowned experts, researching the ever-changing challenges of today’s global world and their teaching reflects this. Our experts include Giorgia Dona has worked as a researcher, practitioner and activist with displaced populations and refugees in Central and North America, Eastern Africa, and Europe. Her research focuses on conflict and displacement, child and youth migration, psycho-social perspectives in forced migration, refugee voices and representation, and multi-modal narratives.
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You can make a difference. We’ll give you the skills; you just decide what to do with them. Our graduates are improving lives across the UK and the world, as teachers, researchers, or experts advising governments, charities and major corporations. Work at the United Nations, international thinktanks, or even start your own NGO to work directly with people in need – the possibilities are endless.
CAREERS Our students have secured jobs at sectorleading organisations such as Medecins Sans Frontieres, the British Red Cross, the Refugee Council and the World Health Organisation after graduating.
DIVERSE EXPERTISE
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Our researchers specialise in everything from European politics and policies to urban deprivation in Mumbai. They actively contribute new material to their fields and are always keen to share their knowledge and connections. It might be our home, and a global centre for finance, politics, media and the arts, but we want our students to think bigger than London. Maybe you’ll study for an extra degree at our partner university in Chengdu, China, as part of MSc International and Comparative Public Policy. Or maybe you’ll develop new networks with visiting professionals from NGOs and thinktanks.
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EXPERT ACADEMICS
We work on collaborative research projects with local organisations and across the world, and all our postgraduate students are welcome to become part of our vibrant research community. The University of East London has been home to the Refugee Council Archive for over a decade - one of the largest collections of materials on refugees and forced migration in existence. We have connections with major European and international community sector bodies and NGOs like UNICEF, World Vision and Amnesty International, and our students can get involved in work-based learning placements or internships with local and international organisations as well as taking part in civic engagement projects at the University of East London.
Wherever in the world your new knowledge and skills take you, this is where it all starts. We are also part of the Doctoral Training Partnership and students can apply for funded PhDs.
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Start Date
Duration
MA Conflict, Displacement and Human Security uel.ac.uk/ma-cdhs
Minimum 2.1 Honours in a relevant subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc International Relations uel.ac.uk/msc-inter-relate
Minimum 2:2 Honours
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc NGO and Development Management (Distance Learning option) uel.ac.uk/msc-ngo-manage
Minimum 2.2 Honours in a Relevant Subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA Refugee Studies uel.ac.uk/ma-refugee
Minimum 2:2 Honours
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
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Our Global Studies programmes are taught by cutting edge researchers, with wide ranging international expertise on topics including social justice, migration, refugees, asylum, gender, religion, conflict and violence, forced displacement and digital diasporas. Whilst benefitting from being situated in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas, our staff also have regional expertise and excellent contacts in Africa, Latin America, Middle East, Europe and the Western Balkans.
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LAW, POLICING AND JUSTICE
SOCIETY IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING AND LAW IS A CENTRAL TO THE CHANGE. LEGAL TEAMS, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENTS, NGOS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SECTOR NEED GRADUATES WHO KNOW HOW THIS WORKS. THEY MUST BE ABLE TO APPLY THEIR KNOWLEDGE TO NEW SCENARIOS AND SEE THE BIG PICTURE. WANT TO BEGIN OR DEVELOP A CAREER IN LAW, PUBLIC POLICY, HUMAN RIGHTS OR CRIMINOLOGY, OR WANT TO BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER? A SPECIALIST POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME PROVIDES THE SKILLS AND NETWORKS YOU NEED.
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UNPARALLELED SUPPORT We’ve been commended for our student support. Our postgraduate courses are taught in the evenings to fit in with your commitments. Our classrooms are next to the lecturers’ offices and our doors are always open, and extra sessions are available to develop specific skills
RESEARCH As a postgraduate research student, you will be part of our research community. You will have the opportunity to join one of our research centres, and engage with recognised experts in their fields such as Prof. Siraj Sait, The Director of the University of East London Noon Centre. As well as a Professor of law and development at the University of East London, Prof. Sait is a United Nations consultant on land and housing, human rights and gender equality, refugee research and conflict resolution, public finance, and financial inclusion, particularly in the Middle East.
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Our criminology and policing qualifications prepare you for work in the real world. Cybercrime. Policing in the 21st century. Urban criminology. Justice sector practice. These are some of the topics you’ll explore, all of which are relevant in today’s society, and vital to take your career to the next level.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE We are one of the only UK universities offering an LLM with a guaranteed placement; spend ten months working on real cases and making vital professional connections. You can also gain valuable skills and make a real difference to society by volunteering at our Legal Advice Centre, providing free legal advice to people who are unable to pay for legal advice.
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A LEARNING COMMUNITY We are proud to have fostered a diverse, inclusive and professional academic community, where some of our lecturers are former University of East London graduates themselves. Take the opportunity to talk to them and develop your professional network.
CHOICE Choose from a variety of modules on our LLM, allowing you to specialise in different areas of law. We also offer a LLM in Energy and Natural Resources that allows you to study oil and gas policy in depth, as well as the regulation and governance of energy.
SUPERB FACILITIES Our mooting room and Legal Advice Centre are located on the same campus, so it’s easy to use these facilities during your studies, and our modern Docklands and Stratford libraries are open 24/7 during term time.
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You only need to take a look at some of our previous students, like Gina Miller and Imran Khan, to see what you could go on to do.
LEARN FROM WORLDLEADING EXPERTS
Our notable staff have expertise in diverse areas. Professor Julia Davidson, Director of the Institute for Connected Communities, is one of the country’s foremost experts on cybercrime and online harm. Professor Kofi Kufour specialises in African law, has written extensively about international human rights, environmental law, and the law of the World Trade Organisation, and is editor of the African Journal of International and Comparative Law. Dr Iwa Salami is an expert in financial law and economic integration in emerging economies, and Dr Aaron Winter writes regularly on extremism and hate speech.
WORKING WITH INDUSTRY We have connections with many law firms throughout London and beyond, and our students benefit from internships with big players like Duncan Lewis Solicitors, winner of the British Legal Awards and the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards. We also work alongside the London Community
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National experts act as guest lecturers on our courses. Learn from government advisors and experts who work with organisations like EC3, the Financial Conduct Authority and the National Probation Service.
Rehabilitation Company to prevent re-offending and community reintegration.
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Our Institute for Connected Communities works with the police, criminal justice system and other agencies responding to future threats by understanding criminal behaviour and the opportunities presented by future technologies. Our connections with the Red Lion Chambers, who specialise in complex crime, serious and corporate fraud, regulatory enforcement, and public law, help students gain experience in these areas. You’ll develop resilience, a passion for lifelong learning and the unmatched professional skills you need to find solutions to some of society’s most pressing legal issues.
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LLM Energy and Natural Resources Law uel.ac.uk/pg-llm-energy
Minimum 2.2 Honours in a business or sport-related subject
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
LLM General Law and Pathways (Business and Financial Law) (Human Rights Advocacy) (International Law and Legal Practice) (Transitional Justice and Conflict) (Fintech Law) uel.ac.uk/pg-llm
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in law, social sciences, humanities or a related subject
September January
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MEDIA AND JOURNALISM
London is globally recognised as a creative capital, with the highest concentration of media and journalism jobs in the uk. It’s the ideal place to expand your expertise, whether you’re already working in the industry or want to join us from overseas. We have diverse connections across communications, filmmaking, multimedia journalism, digital marketing and more, so you’ll be spoilt with opportunities to network, investigate and discuss changing media, listen to guest lectures and network with industry experts.
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The world of media and journalism is competitive, but with a strong set of advanced skills you’ll stand out from the crowd. Our graduates work in media production, content creation and management, marketing communications and a wide range of careers across communications.
ADAPTING Our media courses are responsive and flexible to what’s happening in the world. This gives you the freedom to delve deeper into areas that interest you.
CONNECTED We have partnerships with major companies across the city like the BBC, and companies like CY Film Productions, Drum Omnicom Media, Instinct PR, The New Internationalist, OpenDemocracy and TCO London.
CAREERS Our graduates have gone on to work in top journalistic fields like Sam Wostear who works for Britain’s best-selling daily newspaper.
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Alternatively, you could challenge yourself with a PhD and build on your training to turbo-charge your career.
RENOWNED Learn from leading creative figures in exceptional facilities such as our moving image studio and our Immersive Lab.
EMPLOYABILITY Employers want more than just expertise; they want people with excellent cognitive and critical thinking skills, confident and tech savy. To guarantee you tick all the right boxes, we’ve built our Mental Wealth/ Professional Life framework programme into all our courses. Postgraduate Prospectus - 2023
RESEARCH Dr Sharone Lifschitz (Fine Art) is CoDirector of the Centre for Narrative Practice and has an ongoing collaboration with Tate X (Tate Gallery) with events recommencing in October 2022.
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Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MA Filmmaking uel.ac.uk/ma-film
Minimum 2.2 Honours in Humanities, Social Science or Art/Design related subject, with preference to Film Media and Arts
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA Media and Communication Industries uel.ac.uk/ma-mediacom
Minimum 2.2 Honours in a relevant subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA Data Journalism
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September
One year full-time Two years part-time
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA Global Football Journalism
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CONNECTIONS; ACROSS THE CITY, ACROSS THE WORLD Our media and journalism courses are closely connected to the industry to ensure you get a head start in this highly competitive field
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University of East London students have worked at newspapers such as the Daily Mail and The Times, while others have had the chance to work at Pride magazine, Time Warner, The Voice and the Financial Times, as well as television, postproduction and PR agencies. MA students benefit from studying alongside our wide network of industry professionals and researchers. Our partnership with the Branded Content Marketing Association means they can recommend placements and we give you access to internationally recognised professional networks such as the National Union of Journalists, One World and British Film Institute.
SURROUNDED BY EXPERTS You’ll be guided by a team of expert teaching staff, with years of experience. Dr Tony Sampson is a renowned expert in digital media culture, specialising in social media marketing, virality (sociodigital contagion) neuromarketing and neuroculture and he co-leads the Cultural Engine Research group with high engagement from postgraduate students. Dr Valentina Signorelli is a
specialist in transmedia storytelling. Dekan Apajee is a digital content producer and consultant, Adam Powley has worked for a number of national publications and broadcasters and Dr Renata Brandao is a specialist in data journalism. Dr David Chapman is a documentary filmmaker and a specialist in sound design.
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MEDICAL SCIENCES
CANCER. DEMENTIA. DIABETES. PANDEMICS. INFECTIOUS DISEASES. JUST SOME OF THE HEALTH CHALLENGES FACING THE WORLD. OUR COURSES IN MEDICAL SCIENCES WILL GIVE YOU THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS YOU NEED TO CONTRIBUTE TO VITAL RESEARCH PROJECTS. YOU MIGHT GO ON TO DEVELOP A NEW DRUG TO TREAT CANCER, OR YOU COULD FURTHER OUR UNDERSTANDING OF HOW DEMENTIA AFFECTS THE BRAIN. WHATEVER YOU DO, YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 110
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS We have strong links to the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), which accredits our MSc Biomedical Science, and is also an excellent place to find work placements.
TOP-TIER FACILITIES Our laboratory facilities have state-of-the art industry standard equipment, allowing students to develop practical skills and technical experience within a wide range of specialisms.
PLACEMENTS We will help enhance your career advancement with placements in hospitals, research labs and the commercial world.
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A postgraduate degree opens a lot of doors and can lead to a wide range of new careers or allow you to level up your current job. But whatever path you decide to follow, you’ll have the skills and resilience you need to overcome the challenges you face in any workplace.
COMMUNITY
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We’re proud of the inclusive and supportive student body we have created at UEL. You’ll join a welcoming, diverse community of students from a variety of backgrounds.
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Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MRes Bioscience uel.ac.uk/pg-mres-bio
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree and a research proposal
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Biomedical Science (with Specialism) uel.ac.uk/pg-biomed
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject, with a significant component of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or Genetics or a related Biological Science
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Pharmaceutical Science (with Specialism) uel.ac.uk/pg-pharma
Minimum 2:2 honours degree in Pharmaceutical science, Chemistry, B Pharmacy, M Pharmacy, Pharm.D, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Toxicology, Chemical biology, Biotechnology
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Physician Associate uel.ac.uk/pg/msc-physicianassociate
2:1 in a related subject. But other qualifications and experience may be considered. Check website for details
January
Two years full-time
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PRACTICAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Our Masters’ courses are designed with a central core to give you the knowledge and skills you need regardless of your specialism, and you’ll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of specialist modules to tailor your degree to your interests.
RESEARCH-BASED TEACHING Our school carries out research on a diverse range of subjects, such as the neurological mechanisms of addiction, the health impact of e-cigarettes, robotics development to help the recovery of stroke patients, preventing transplant rejection, discovering new antibiotics, and designing new vaccines, and many, many more. This research is an integral part of our courses and feeds into teaching at every level.
Within our programmes students are taught by both academics and external experts, who bring valuable insight into the sector (and its future development) into the classroom. As part of their research dissertation, students can gain practical experience in our laboratories or those of selected industry and clinical partners, to refine and expand their skillsets and gain additional applied experience We also build our Mental Wealth programme into our courses, to help you make an unforgettable first impression in interviews, grow into later roles and go on to become an effective leader.
CAREERS WITH IMPACT Some of our students have become so passionate about the research they carry out with us that they decide to follow a career in this area, while others go on to work for bioscience and pharmaceutical organisations, working on projects that make a global impact. No matter what route you choose to take, these are courses that change lives.
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Our programmes are designed with industry and clinical partners to provide graduates with the key skills and experiences to secure employment in a range of sectors, and our location in a fast-growing, vibrant area of London provides access to many public and private sector employers.
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PERFORMING ARTS AND CREATIVE PRODUCTION THERE ARE MANY DRAMA SCHOOLS ACROSS THE CITY, BUT SOMETHING SETS US APART: WE COMBINE PRACTICE AND THEORY TO EMPOWER YOU TO QUESTION WHAT YOU SEE ON STAGE. WHETHER YOU ARE AN ACTOR, DIRECTOR, FILM MAKER, MUSIC PRODUCER OR CHOREOGRAPHER IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SKILLSBASED TRAINING, YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE, AND IF YOU WANT TO BECOME A REFLECTIVE PRACTITIONER, WE’LL HELP YOU EXPLORE THE INDUSTRY FROM A WHOLE NEW PERSPECTIVE. BY EXPLORING THE AREA DIFFERENTLY FROM DRAMA SCHOOLS, WE’LL HELP YOU OPEN UP AN ENTIRELY NEW AND EXCITING SET OF OPPORTUNITIES IN INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND TEACHING.
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CONNECTIONS We’re only 15 minutes from central London, and work with many local theatres like the Theatre Royal Stratford East, East London Dance and Hackney Empire.
SKILLED You will work with proficient practitioners on UEL’s academic team and benefit from master classes from visiting professionals.
FLEXIBLE You can study our MA degrees even if you are in full-time employment or looking after a family.
CAREERS You’ll develop the techniques and knowledge to equip you for professional practice and a career of your choosing.
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Some students join us straight from their undergraduate degree. Postgraduate study helps them develop their skills further and get a clearer sense of the professional environment they’re joining. Others have worked in practice for years, but decide to develop academic skills and explore the world of research, and other students use our courses to make the move from acting to directing.
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS Our Mental Wealth programme is built into our courses. We’ll cover a range of areas, from digital proficiency to emotional intelligence, embracing change, and working effectively across cultures. All our programmes foster creative and performance skills to help you develop into independent artists and critical, reflective practitioners.
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Our skilled practitioners regularly bring our students into full scale public engagement projects such as ‘Stopping Place’ (Hingorani) and Brickfields Newham (McCarthy), creating significant research and knowledge exchange outcomes.
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Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MA/MFA Acting for Stage and Screen uel.ac.uk/pg-acting-screen
Minimum 2:1 in a Performance, Acting or otherwise subjectrelated Degree. Professional experience is welcome but not essential.
September
MA one year full-time or two years part-time MFA two years full time or four years part-time
MA/MFA Acting uel.ac.uk/pg-acting
Minimum 2.1 Honours in related subject. We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths. Applicants will be expected to attend an audition and an interview.
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
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2:1 Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional practice and experience. English Language Grade C GCSE or equivalent
September
MA One year full-time / Two years part-time MFA Two years fulltime
MA Contemporary Performance Practices uel.ac.uk/pg-cpp
Minimum 2.1 Honours in Theatre/Performance Studies; Dance/Choreography; Music/Composition or equivalent professional experience.
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MA/MFA Directing for Stage and Screen uel.ac.uk/pg-directing
Minimum 2.1 Honours in Theatre/Performance studies or related subject
September
MA one year full-time or two years part-time MFA two years full time or four years part-time
MA/MFA/MEd Global Learning Futures uel.ac.uk/pg-mfa-actingscreen
Good Undergraduate Honours Degree (2:1) in relevant subject areas
September
MA/MEd one year fulltime or two years parttime MFA two years full time or four years part-time
MA/MFA Sound and Music for Games uel.ac.uk/pg-sound-games
2:1 Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
September
MA one year full-time or two years part-time MFA two years full time or four years part-time
MA/MFA Sound and Music for Media uel.ac.uk/pg-sound-media
2:1 Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
September
MA one year full-time or two years part-time MFA two years full time or four years part-time
MA/MFA Sound and Music for Theatre uel.ac.uk/pg-sound-theatre
2:1 Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
September
MA one year full-time or two years part-time MFA two years full time or four years part-time
MA/MFA Sound and Music Performance uel.ac.uk/pg-musicperformance
2:1 Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
September
MA one year full-time or two years part-time MFA two years full time or four years part-time
MA/MFA Sound and Music for Production uel.ac.uk/pg-soundproduction
2:1 First degree or equivalent professional practice and experience in discipline relevant to field of study
September
MA one year full-time or two years part-time MFA two years full time or four years part-time
MA/MFA Theatre Directing uel.ac.uk/pg-theatredirecting
2:1 First degree or equivalent professional practice and experience in discipline relevant to field of study
September
MA one year full-time or two years part-time MFA two years full time or four years part-time
Prof Doc Performing Arts uel.ac.uk/pg-profdocperforming
MA in Performance or related discipline, and a creative and professional practice and excellent knowledge of performance OR an established creative and professional practice.
September
Three years full-time Five years part-time
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MA/MFA Applied Theatre uel.ac.uk/pg-appliedtheatre uel.ac.uk/pg-acting
BRINGING THE INDUSTRY TO THE CLASSROOM
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Our performing arts programmes are closely tied to the industry. You’ll be taught by a team of experts who not only produce internationally recognised research but are also professional practitioners themselves. Ask them what they’re up to and they’ll always have something new they’re working on! Professor Dominic Hingorani has worked professionally as an actor in theatre, film, TV, and radio, as well as a writer, director, and producer. He is also Artistic Director of Brolly Productions – an Arts Council funded company that creates new roles in the repertoire for under represented artists and diverse audiences for the arts and heritage. Dr Claudia Brazzale, Programme Leader for Contemporary Performance Practices, taught in the USA at Princeton, Rutgers University and UCLA. Her interdisciplinary work deploys different media, including live performance, dance, video and writing. Dr Lynne McCarthy has worked as a theatre director in Ireland on projects for the Galway Arts Festival and the European Capital of Culture.
FINDING YOUR FUTURE We arm our students with the tools
to form their own companies, and the knowledge to operate in the industry by giving them an understanding of artistic leadership, funding and creative production. We also understand the importance of growing networks, so we invite industry professionals, actors, theatre directors and producers to give masterclasses, share their artistic practice, and their knowledge of the industry. Students from our courses apply their expertise to a range of avenues. Our alumni work as actors, arts administrators, teachers, broadcast journalists, advertisers, designers and scriptwriters, music producers, sound designers and DJs. Whatever road you decide to go down, we will make sure you have the skills, confidence, and contacts you need to make it work.
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PSYCHOLOGY THE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON IS ONE OF THE LARGEST IN THE UK IN TERMS OF ACADEMICS, RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS. WE HAVE BEEN TEACHING PSYCHOLOGY IN EAST LONDON SINCE 1962 AND WE ARE VERY PROUD OF OUR LOCATION AND THE DIVERSITY IT BRINGS IN IDEAS, AND COMMUNITY, OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF. WHETHER YOU’VE JUST FINISHED YOUR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE, ALREADY WORK IN THE SECTOR, OR WANT TO COMPLETELY SHIFT CAREER, YOU CAN BE PART OF THAT CHANGE. 120
ACCREDITED Most of our courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), or other relevant bodies. This is a mark of outstanding quality in teaching and ensures you’ll be eligible for Chartered membership of the society .
TOP FACILITIES The University of East London is home to state-of-the-art neuroimaging kit, such as EEG, tDCS, fNIRS, Eyelink 1000 eye-tracking and Virtual Reality systems. There are also library services open 24/7, and even a dedicated psychology librarian.
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We have wide expertise in multiple fields of research and practice, focusing on ‘real world’ impact, engaging with local communities on issues of global concern like child development, gambling and addiction or mental health treatments. With this extensive knowledge, our academics lead in teaching our students to become excellent thinkers, responsible citizens, accomplished consumers and producers of psychological knowledge in our diverse, modern societies We’re leading the way in everything we do – from the areas we research to the programmes we design, and some of our postgraduate courses are the only ones of their kind in Europe.
EMPLOYMENT CONNECTIONS Our School of Psychology is one of the largest in the UK and we have excellent connections with industry in the local area and beyond due to our size and influence. We offer plenty of learning opportunities that help our students enhance their employability skills.
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RESEARCH IMPACT We’re at the cutting-edge of psychology research, changing people’s lives, impacting communities and influencing policy at all levels.
EXCITING PLACEMENTS We’ll help you find placements with the NHS, private organisations and the third sector. Groups like MIND, the Terrence Higgins Trust, Centrepoint, Women’s Aid, the National Autistic Society and occupational psychology consultancies including SHL, OPM Consulting, MDV and A&DC.
GOING IN TO BUSINESS We can also help you create your own business! Many of our MSc Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology students have gone on to create their own companies.
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COMPLETE SUPPORT
Lecturer in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, is the star of “The Secret Life of 4- and 5-Year Olds”, the Channel 4 TV show exploring the inner developmental world of children.
Courses in this area can be demanding but we do everything we can to make it easier for you. For some courses we offer evening and weekend lectures, as well as distance learning and intensive / selected weekend teaching, so you can fit learning around placements and work. Can’t join us on campus? Look at our distance learning courses. Whatever it takes, we’ll give you the support you need to make it.
Every course is geared towards helping you build professional skills. Whether you end up working in the NHS, charities, social enterprises, private healthcare or with businesses, you’ll be confident tackling the challenges you face, AND you’ll be in a great position when you graduate.
EXPERT, EXPERIENCED ACADEMICS Our teaching team are experts, and the majority are practitioners too – they’ll work in an NHS trust, a school or organisation on a Monday and teach you on a Tuesday and listening to their experiences and stories will help prepare you for when you’re in their position. You’ll always be kept up to date with the latest developments in the field. Our lecturers are active researchers and publish textbooks, many of which you will be reading as part of your course. One member of the team might already be a familiar face; Dr Sam Wass, Senior
Depending on the programme, you might return to your current role, change jobs, or even set up your own coaching or counselling practice. The best bit is you’ll be able to make an impact straight away. By completing placements and internships alongside your study, you’ll already have hours of experience.
Course
Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MSc Psychology uel.ac.uk/pg-psych
Minimum 2.2 Honours
September January
One year full-time Two years part-time
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DESIGNED WITH YOUR CAREER IN MIND
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SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY WORKING WITH PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY MEANS SEEING THE IMPACT YOU MAKE EVERY DAY. IT’S A CHALLENGING CAREER, BUT HUGELY REWARDING. WE OFFER A RANGE OF SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY COURSES, LIKE OUR ACCREDITED MA SOCIAL WORK OR MA YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK IF YOU’RE JUST GETTING STARTED, OR OUR POSTQUALIFYING SHORT COURSES IF YOU’RE ALREADY PRACTISING. 124
CAREERS DRIVEN Social work courses at the University of East London are focused on building your career. We have strong links with local social work agencies and employers, who offer our students placements as well as newly qualified social worker jobs.
INNOVATIVE RESEARCH The University of East London’s Centre for Social Work Research undertakes pioneering research in contemporary issues like safeguarding, mental health and education, led by Professor Steve Briggs.
PARTNERSHIPS We have extensive partnerships with institutions like the the Victoria Climbie Foundation and Tower Hamlets Council.
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Careers in social work or youth work require you to build relationships with individuals and families, and discover what works well for your community. Throughout your time with us, we’ll help you develop not only the advanced skills and knowledge you need to improve your abilities, but also the confidence and experience to make big decisions and drive positive change in society.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We’re accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council to award professional qualifications in social work alongside academic degrees. Our courses give you the training you need to qualify as a social worker.
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REAL-WORLD TRAINING With our Mental Wealth programme built into every course, we’ll make sure you’re prepared for life’s challenges. With modules covering everything from emotional intelligence to digital proficiency, you’ll come away with vital practical skills for your career. Our emphasis is on building a framework of skills and knowledge - communication skills, ethics and values and social policy - within which you can develop your practice.
Course
Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
PGCert Narrative Research (Distance Learning)
Minimum 2:2 Honours in relevant subject.
September
Two years part-time
MA Post Qualifying Professional Practice uel.ac.uk/pg-ma-pqpp
Applicants need to be qualified social workers
September
Two years part-time
MA Social Work uel.ac.uk/pg-social-work
Minimum 2:1 Honours degree in any discipline or 2:2 degree and a postgraduate qualification
September
Two years full-time
MA Youth and Community Work uel.ac.uk/pg-youth-work
Minimum 2:2 Honours in any subject
September
One year full-time Two years full-time
Advanced Mental Health Policy and Practice Best Interest Assessor – Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (BIADOLS) Practice Educator Stage 1 Practice Educator Stage 2
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BESPOKE EDUCATION If you’re already working, we have a range of courses available for specialised professional development, taught on a part-time basis as individual sessions, by our experienced team. Take just one course on a subject you’re interested in, or take several to work towards a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master’s.
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If you’re just starting out, our MA Social Work is a great place to begin. Your qualification is accredited so you can get to work straight after graduation, and as the only course run in partnership with an NHS trust you’ll have valuable experience for your future, setting you apart when it’s time to apply for jobs. Our MA Youth and Community Work is one of only two in London offering accreditation with the Joint Negotiating Committee. That means you’ll be a qualified youth worker ready to begin your work straight away.
CROSS-SECTOR CONNECTIONS We work together with the London Boroughs of Newham, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney to keep our students up to date with the social work sector. Professionals from these boroughs come in for guest lectures, to provide teaching support and sit in on assessments. Qualified practitioners often remain connected with UEL,
including undertaking continuing professional development and postqualifying specialist courses. Ready to step up in the world of social and community work? A postgraduate qualification from the University of East London shows you’ve got a lifelong commitment to improving your skills and learning the latest best practice.
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SPORT TOP ATHLETES ARE PUSHING THE LIMITS OF WHAT THE HUMAN BODY CAN ACHIEVE. AND SKILLED PROFESSIONALS ARE ESSENTIAL TO HELPING THEM BREAK THOSE BOUNDARIES. RESEARCHERS, PSYCHOLOGISTS AND TRAINERS ARE SHAVING OFF VITAL SECONDS, SPEEDING UP RECOVERY TIMES, AND USING THEIR KNOWLEDGE TO BENEFIT AMATEURS AND PROFESSIONALS ALIKE. HERE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON, YOU’LL HAVE ACCESS TO EXPERTS IN BOTH THEORY AND APPLICATION OF THE LATEST SPORT SCIENCE. 128
STAR QUALITY We’re the choice of some of the UK’s most exciting sports stars, like Sprinter Adam Gemili, Paralympian Vanessa Wallace and WBO Cruiserweight Boxer Lawrence Okolie.
RESEARCH IMPACT We're committed to civic engagement learning through real-life projects that benefit society - and our research impacts positively on the lives of our students and local people.
TOP LOCATION With the Olympic Park on your doorstep you will benefit from access to some of the world's top sporting venues and learn from the experts .
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Our students have gone on to become coaches, fitness club managers, sport therapists, personal trainers, and teachers, working at the very highest levels on the world stage.
SUPERB CONNECTIONS
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With close links to organisations like the London Lions, West Ham United, Blackheath & Bromley Harriers Athletics Club, Mossbourne Rowing Academy and Essex County Cricket Club we have exciting placements to choose from.
Course
Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
MRes Sport and Exercise Science uel.ac.uk/mres-sport-science
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree and a research proposal
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology uel.ac.uk/pg-sport-physio
Minimum 2:2 Honours Degree in related subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science (Sport Psychology) uel.ac.uk/pg-sportpsychology
2:1 Honours Degree in related subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning) uel.ac.uk/pg-sport-strength
2:1 Honours Degree in related subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Sport Analytics uel.ac.uk/pg-sport-analytics
2:1 Honours Degree in related subject
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
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Maybe you’ll work alongside them to publish an article, work with our team on a community project, or ask our experts probing questions during your MRes Sport and Exercise Science course. With two supervisors, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to pick their brains.
WORKING WITH THE INDUSTRY We’re situated next to Stratford Olympic Park, and our students benefit from regular visits to world-class sporting venues. For example, we work collaboratively with West Ham United to offer students the opportunity to work at the West Ham United Foundation, and also have close links to professionals at Leyton Orient FC, UK Athletics and Essex County Cricket Club. Our Masters’ students can work together with the London Lions to improve elite sport and strengthen their career pathways, and we work on collaborative research projects with Newham Borough, giving our students the chance to pick up valuable realworld skills and experience.
WORLD-LEADING FACILITIES Our SportsDock centre is so impressive that Team USA based themselves there for London 2012 Olympics. Here you will find facilities which are home to our elite sports scholars, our sports students and our active student community. We have four laboratories and a functional training area for strength and conditioning. We have also recently added an environmental chamber as part of our physiology laboratory to prepare athletes that are competing in high altitudes and hot conditions.
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You’ll learn from professionals with real experience in their field, whether that’s strength training, sports psychology, or highly specialised research. Your lecturers have a wealth of knowledge, but they won’t just talk at you during lectures; they want you to get involved.
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TEACHER TRAINING Teaching is more than just a job. It’s a vocation. Want to help youngsters kickstart their learning at a secondary school or college? Keen to share your passion for a specific subject at secondary school? Either way it’s a career that offers many rewards. A postgraduate qualification can help you move forward in your career, whether you’re taking a step up into school or college leadership or making the move into teaching from another field. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to inspire young minds, whatever age group you’re working with. Our practical courses are designed to prepare you for situations you’ll encounter once you enter work, helping you build resilience for jobs that can be as challenging as they are rewarding.
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You’ll also learn to critique your own practice and understanding, and our Mental Wealth programme is embedded in every postgraduate course, underpinning every module with the soft skills you’ll need to progress successfully in your career.
INNOVATIVE TOP RATED Our courses have been rated by our students with outstanding 95% satisfaction for academic support and 95% for the teaching process. 90% of PGCE trainees are in a teaching post within six months of completing the course.
BECOME AN EXPERT As an expert in a subject, your enthusiasm can inspire children and teenagers. A PGCE in Secondary Education allows you to pass on your subject-specific knowledge to the next generation. Teachers with a background in the STEM subjects are especially sought after, but other subjects are equally important in a young person’s learning and education.
COURSES FOR CAREERS Many of our graduates secure jobs in our partnership schools after graduation. 90% of trainees go on to a teaching post within six months of completing the course. Have your finger on the pulse at out East London campus the beating heart of the capital.
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The education environment is evolving and we are leading the way in the changes happening across the sector.
Postgraduate Prospectus - 2023
Course
Entry Requirements
Start Date
Duration
PGCE Post-Compulsory Education and Training uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PCGE Non- Qualified Teacher status (QTS) uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PGCE Primary with Maths uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PGCE Secondary Computing uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PGCE Secondary Chemistry uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PGCE Secondary Biology uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PGCE Secondary Modern Languages uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PGCE Primary with STEM uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PGCE Primary with English as an additional language uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PGCE Primary with Humanities and Religious Education uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PGCE Secondary Drama uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PGCE Primary with English and Drama uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
September
One year full-time
PGCE Primary with ICT and Computing uel.ac.uk/pgce
Min 2:2 Honours degree
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One year full-time
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SUPERB CONNECTIONS University of East London is one of London’s leading centres for teacher training, offering highly successful courses for the primary, secondary and further education and training sectors. Capitalising on our east London location, we’ve earned an excellent reputation for working in partnership with schools to prepare teachers to work in multi-ethnic and multilingual urban schools.
RESEARCH The Research in Teacher Education group (RITE) offers a forum for informed debate and discussion on all aspects of teacher education, and promotes the work of this dynamic group of teacher educators and researchers. The group aims to produce excellent and high quality research with national and international significance for the development of learning and teaching in teacher education, both pre- and in-service.
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Our Teacher Training courses offer Qualified Teacher Status and many of our trainee teachers go on to work in local east London schools. Trainee teachers also go onto to undertake many leadership positions in schools and commence further study through our MA Education and MA Leadership in Education courses (for example). We also work on collaborative research projects with east London schools and community-based organisations, focusing on addressing the specific challenges facing children and their communities.
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TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & EVENTS THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR IS REINVENTING ITSELF; TOURISM IS CHANGING AND EVENTS ARE BECOMING MORE CREATIVE. THE GROWTH OF A NEW DIGITAL ECONOMY IN THIS AREA MEANS IT IS AN EXCITING TIME TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION IN THE SECTOR. OUR COURSES WILL HELP YOU DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO REMAIN RESILIENT IN AN INCREASINGLY DISRUPTIVE MARKETPLACE.
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HIGH RANKING We were ranked 1st in London for Student Satisfaction for Hospitality, Events and Tourism courses (National Student Survey, 2019).
TOP EXPERTS Our academic staff have a vast range of experience and expertise and are all actively engaged in professional networks and their related industries. We also have an excellent reputation for providing support and advice to our students and enabling them to achieve the best in their studies.
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Our courses will prepare you for the global industry by developing your managerial, technical, and supervisory skills. At the University of East London, we will help you develop solid business principles alongside contemporary sector knowledge and plenty of hands-on experience.
ACCREDITED All courses within the Institute of Hospitality and Tourism are accredited by the Institute of Hospitality. We also have memberships with the Council for Hospitality Management Education and the association for Tourism in Higher Education.
UNRIVALED LOCATION
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You will be studying in the epicentre of a global tourism and hospitality hub. London can be your classroom and you can take advantage of our valuable links with national and multinational organisations that are based on our doorstep.
WORLD LEADING FACILITIES Our bespoke and modern campus facilities are complete with extensive 24-hour library access, ultramodern teaching hubs, tiered lecture theatres, seminar rooms, cafes and shops. To ensure our students get the best possible support, we’ve opened brand-new £3.1 million Student Support Hubs. These contain centralised helpdesks as well as comfortable areas to relax and socialise. The helpdesks provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for every possible need, from course-related enquiries to personal issues such as health and money matters.
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SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
Our degrees are completely focused on your future career. They’re expertly designed to include the right balance of transferable skills, specialist knowledge and work-based experience that will make you highly qualified and extremely employable. We embed industry knowledge, case studies, guest speakers and valuable field trips throughout our courses.
Our aim is for you to become an active and successful part of our learning community. You will learn from staff with current experience in events, hospitality, tourism or sport, many of whom are also involved in research within these areas. They will encourage you to grow as a professional, helping you to gain the confidence and flexibility you need to thrive in these diverse industries. University of East London - Pioneering Futures
COURSES FOR CAREERS
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MSc Innovation and Sustainable Hospitality uel.ac.uk/pg-sustainablehospitality
Minimum 2.2 Honours in Business, Tourism or Hospitality related degree or equivalent
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Sports Management uel.ac.uk/pg-sports-man
Minimum 2.2 Honours in Business or Sports related degree
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Sustainable Tourism Development & Management uel.ac.uk/pg-sustainabletourism
Minimum 2.2 Honours in Business, Tourism or Hospitality related degree or equivalent
September
One year full-time Two years part-time
MSc Hospitality and Event Leadership Uel.ac.uk/pg-hospitalityleadership
Minimum 2.2 Honours in Business, Tourism or Hospitality related degree or equivalent
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One year full-time Two years part-time
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Fees & Funding uel.ac.uk/pg-fees
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At the University of East London, we try to make financing your studies simple and affordable. As well as a wide variety of funding available to you, we offer our financial support and advice to ensure you get the most out of your student experience.
on course fees through the UEL Postgraduate Scholarship. The scholarship is open to full-time, parttime UK and EU students on taught postgraduate courses. You cannot apply for the UEL postgraduate scholarship if you are studying with collaborative partner institution, studying through distance or online learning, Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE), Professional Diploma in MArch architecture (ARB/ RIBA Part 2), professional doctorate, MPhil, PhD and integrated master’s.
Finance is a key consideration in choosing to study for a postgraduate qualification and at the University of East London we will walk you through the various scholarships and government funding options (like loans, grants and bursaries) that you may be eligible to apply for.
Asylum Seekers Postgraduate Scholarship
UK/EU FINANCE Alumni Discount
If you graduated from UEL you may be eligible for a postgraduate course discount. If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive up to 25% discount. You should previously have been awarded an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree, professional doctorate or a postgraduate research degree from UEL or one of its predecessor institutions, such as the Polytechnic of East London.
UEL Postgraduate Scholarship
You could receive a 50% discount
The University of East London (UEL) recognises that people seeking asylum in the UK are likely to be some of the most vulnerable in our society. The University is working with the Helena Kennedy Foundation to support such people accessing Higher Education. Successful applicants will be awarded 100% tuition fee support until they are awarded such immigration status that enables them to access support from Student Finance.
Sports Scholarships
We are the most ambitious and the most improved University in the UK for sport, and our sports scholarships are helping to create world class athletic
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Initial Teacher Training (PGCE) Bursaries
Home and EU students studying for a
Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) may be eligible for a tax-free bursary from the government, worth up to £30,000. For further information and advice on PGCE bursaries you can email ittfunding@uel.ac.uk or phone 020 8223 4444 and ask to speak with the Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART).
Social Work Bursaries
If you have been accepted for one of our postgraduate social work courses, you can apply for a bursary from the NHS. Successful applicants will get help with tuition and living costs. You may be able
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superstars. Our sports scholars include Olympians and senior internationals who represent UEL at national and international university competitions. As part of your award you could benefit from a bursary up to £6,000 per annum, unlimited medical service, strength and conditioning sessions, access to one to one support for lifestyle, nutrition and psychology and much more.
to receive other allowances if you care for a dependent adult, you are a parent, or if you have a disability.
Hardship Bursaries
You could be eligible for up to £3000 bursary if you are facing financial difficulties and are from a low-income household. For more information and advice speak with the Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) on 020 8223 4444
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Postgraduate Loans
Student Finance England provides a loan for postgraduate master’s study. The Postgraduate Loan (PGL) will provide non means-tested loans of up to £11222 to taught and research master’s students. It will be paid to students as a contribution towards tuition fees, living costs and other course costs. If you are studying for two years, your loan will be divided equally across the two-year duration of your programme. Applications will open June 2020 and are made directly through Student Finance England.
Royal Institute of British Architects, Royal Academy of Engineering and the Medical Research Council. UEL can point you in the right direction but we are not associated with the funding schemes or responsible for the application process.
Doctoral Loan
You can apply for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan of up to £26, 445 to help with your course and living costs while you’re studying a PhD. More information and applications can be made on the gov.co.uk website.
Postgraduate External Funding
International Finance
There are several external organisations and research councils that offer financial help to postgraduate students like the
Scholarships are available to all overseas fee-paying offer holders studying on an undergraduate or postgraduate programme and range between £1,000 to £4,000 off your first year’s tuition. If you have any questions, please contact international@uel.ac.uk
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Postgraduate research degrees uel.ac.uk/pg-research
A research degree is a big commitment, so you’ll need to be highly organised, motivated and able to work independently for a minimum of three years’ full-time study. Whether you’re motivated by a passion for study, a deep interest in a particular field where UEL has expertise, or simply advancing your career, you’ll find UEL a supportive place to pursue your interests. We offer two main research degrees: the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Most students study for an MPhil and continue on to a PhD upon successful completion. You can also go straight into a PhD if you already have an MRes, or by submitting academic publications.
Doctoral Degrees
The main research-based courses are the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil). You should
study the relevant courses to see if there is an academic member of staff who might be able to supervise your study. Once you’ve found a supervisor able and willing to oversee your research, you can apply via our Graduate School.
Doctoral Loan
The newly introduced Doctoral Loan allows you to borrow up to £25,000 to help towards course fees and living costs. Find out more at: gov.uk/doctoral-loan
Master of Research (MRes)
We offer Master of Reseach (MRes) degrees, which provide tuition in research methods and the opportunity to complete a research project. You can find details of these courses on our website.
Professional Doctorates
Professional Doctorates offer a flexible alternative to traditional PhD study. They provide the opportunity to combine developing skills in research, organisation, management and leadership with research related to your professional context. Many of our Professional Doctorates are accredited by professional bodies, such as the British Psychology Society (BPS). You can find details of these courses on our website.
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University of East London is one of the UK’s leading modern universities for research. We’ve nearly doubled our output of world-leading research over the last six years. As London’s leading university for civic engagement, we’re committed to making a difference to the lives of people in communities worldwide. Our research is renowned for its ‘real-world’ impact.
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OPEN EVENINGS Get a feel for what it’s like to study at the University of East London at one of our open evenings. These events are an excellent opportunity to find out more about postgraduate study, speak with academics and find out about the facilities and funding options for your chosen area. You will receive tips on what will make your application stand out from the crowd and get help deciding which course is right for you. You will get the chance to: > T alk to academics about our postgraduate courses > Meet our postgraduate students and receive inside advice > Get advice on student finance, loans and scholarships > Receive application guidance and an offer on the day Book now: uel.ac.uk/open-evenings Alternatively, if you’re an EU or international student, we’ll come to you. Find out when we’re next in your country by visiting uel.ac.uk/international
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The University of East London transformed me professionally and personally. Opportunities alongside my studies prepared me for employment and entrepreneurship. Working with Amnesty International gave me valuable insight into the legal profession and the working world.” Wadi Loango
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