Postgraduate Open Evening
At the University of East London, we believe that everyone should have access to the best possible career, whatever their story. Your career starts today.
Welcome
Welcome to the University of East London’s Postgraduate Open Evening. In the last 125 years, we’ve survived a devastating fire, two world wars, produced incredible alumni, undertaken ground-breaking research and revolutionised our curriculum. Today, the University of East London is a careers first university, driven by a commitment to ensure our creative and ambitious graduates are first choice for employers.
Today is your chance to get to know us. Our academics and student ambassadors are available to answer any questions you have about our industry focused courses, student life, and our support services.
We are here to guide you through the support available to our students including our careers service, financial support packages, application assistance, and much more.
You have the opportunity to attend a range of dedicated talks, including Student Finance, teacher training, social work, counselling, and psychology.
We aim to make our Open Evening as informative, engaging and relaxing as possible. Ask all your questions, enjoy the refreshments and we hope to welcome you into our student community soon!
Accessibility
We have lifts available in the building and all areas of the Open Evening are fully accessible by wheelchair users. Sign language interpreters are available throughout the evening. Please ask a member of staff if you require any additional assistance.
Refreshments
Throughout the evening we have refreshments and light snacks in the foyer for you to enjoy.
Meet our academics
To speak to an academic about a course you’re interested in, please see the relevant rooms (detailed overleaf). If you need directions or assistance, please ask a student ambassador or member of staff.
Subject Areas Location
Allied and Public Health Professions US.2.04
Applied Positive Psychology & Pathways US.G.13
Architecture and Physical Design US.2.02
Art and Creative Design US.2.02
Business Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, HRM Foyer (Legal Advice Centre)
Computing US.2.02 Construction, Transport and Logistics US.2.02 Counselling & Psychotherapy US.G.13
Early Childhood and Education US.2.40
Engineering US.2.02 Fashion US.2.03 Global Development US.2.41
Integrative Counselling and Coaching US.G.13
Law, Policing, Criminology and Justice Foyer (Legal Advice Centre)
Media and Journalism US.2.03 Medical Sciences US.2.04 MSc Psychology US.G.13 Nursing US.2.04
Occupational, Organisational and Business Psychology US.G.13 Performing Arts US.2.03
PhD Applied Positive and Coaching Psychology US.G.13 PhD Psychology US.G.13 Social and Community Work US.2.48 Sport US.2.04
Teacher Training and Education US.2.44
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Foyer (Legal Advice Centre)
Welcome Talk Main Lecture Theatre 17.15 - 17.45 Student Finance and Scholarships Talk US.1.12 18:00 – 18:30 19:00 – 19:30 Postgraduate Student Life US.1.12 18:30 – 19:00
Subject talks Location Time
Applied Positive Psychology & Pathways
US.G.19/20
18:00 - 18:30
Business Management US.1.19 18:00 - 18:30
Counselling & Psychotherapy US.4.15 18:00 - 19:00
Integrative Counselling and Coaching
US.G.19/20
18:30 - 19:30
Law, Policing and Justice US.1.18 18:30 - 19:00
MSc Psychology
Occupational, Organisational and Business Psychology
PhD Applied Positive and Coaching Psychology
PhD Psychology
Social Work
Teacher Training - Primary & Secondary
Main Lecture Theatre (US.G.17) 18:00 - 19:00
US.G.19/20
19:30 - 20:00
Main Lecture Theatre (US.G.17) 19:30 - 20:00
Main Lecture Theatre (US.G.17)
Harvard Lecture Theatre (US.1.01)
Harvard Lecture Theatre (US.1.01)
19:00 - 19:30
18:30 - 19:00 19:30 - 20:00
18:00-18:30 19:00-19:30
Student support services
From finance to accessibility and pre-entry guidance, find out more about the advice and support services we provide to our students. Drop by at any time during the event to have your questions answered. Support services include:
Admissions – US.1.09
The Admissions Team will be available to talk to you about applying to the University, entry requirements, and the application process.
Careers & Student Enterprise – Foyer
The Careers and Student Enterprise team is a division within academic affairs that supports students’ transition from orientation to employability. Through innovative approaches to academic success and employment, CaSE is committed to the academic achievement of all UEL students.
Disability and Dyslexia Team - Foyer
Our Disability and Dyslexia team provides a confidential support and advice service for students with disabilities, students with mental health conditions, and those with specific learning difficulties (SpLDs), including dyslexia.
Postgraduate Research Services - Foyer
Our research programmes are wired into that energy, through our many contacts with our east London community neighbours. As part of our Civic Engagement drive, many of our taught research programmes involve working with community projects -
helping real people and advancing knowledge at the same time.
International and EU - Foyer
Our international and EU team will be available to talk to students who aren’t from the UK about entry requirements, the application process, and scholarships.
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) - Foyer
Are you thinking of coming to university, but are unsure of which programme to study or the entry requirements to get in? Our preentry Advice and Guidance team are here to help and support you through this process.
Student Finance (SMART) – US.1.08
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) provides advice, information, and guidance on government funds for prospective undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning students studying on full-time and part-time programmes. In addition, SMART can advise on the University of East London’s attractive Scholarships and Bursaries portfolio.
Finance and Scholarships
The new Postgraduate Student Loan as well as our £400,000 package of postgraduate scholarships can help with course fees and living costs while you study a master’s course.
Our Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) provide personal advice about fees and funding options, including our generous package of scholarships and bursaries.
To find out about the Postgraduate Student Loan please attend one of our finance talks where we will explain how the scheme works. You can also find out about our scholarships, including how to make an application for our postgraduate scholarship, and receive up to 50 per cent off your course fees.
Student Finance and Scholarships Talk - US.1.12
18:00 – 18:30
19:00 – 19:30
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for a course, you may be able to do so on the day with support from our Admissions team. Please bring copies of your qualifications and your passport and speak to an academic or our Admissions team who are located on the ground floor in US.1.09. If you’re unable to complete an application form on the day please complete one online via our website.
2023 entry – January starts 2023 entry - September starts
Step 1
Complete an application form as provided by the academic school.
Step 2 The school will assess your application and make a decision.
Step 3
If you are made an offer on the day, simply take the application form with your offer to the Admissions team who will process the application.
For a full list of courses that we offer please see our website: uel.ac.uk/pg
Please note that some courses will have different guidelines on how to apply. Speak with an academic or admissions team to discuss these guidelines.
How we teach
We strongly believe that the university experience should be active, social, collaborative, and interactive. Our Technology Enhanced Active Learning model is designed to deliver a dynamic and fulfilling learning experience, maximising engagement with tutors and peers whilst providing access to our industry-standard facilities.
Benefits of Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL)
– Increased face-to-face learning and teaching - you will spend your timetabled contact hours on campus with a 2.5-day block and have access to a wide range of additional learning and career development opportunities.
– Access to recorded lectures, notes, readings, and e-sources through the VLE, so that your engagement in learning takes place beyond timetabled hours.
– Access to industry-standard technology and specialist spaces that help prepare you for your future career.
– Dedicated time, every Wednesday afternoon, for most students to engage in activities and development programmes such as sport and physical activity, volunteering, and student-led clubs and societies.
– A holistic approach to learning and teaching, providing a range of opportunities to actively develop academically, personally, and professionally.
– Access to our on-campus and virtual Career Zones: places to receive advice and guidance, meet employers, practise interviews, and engage with opportunities for internships and jobs.
– Personalised support throughout the learner journey with access to academic advisers, skills tutors, career coaches, and wellbeing advisers.
– A dedicated portal - Track My Future (TMF) which provides access to all learning and support services and your own student engagement.
Connected Campus
Study at a fit-for-future, modern campus.
Our modern teaching and learning facilities are aligned with our careers-first focus. We’ve invested £170 million in fantastic spaces. Everything is industry standard from mock courtrooms, nursing simulation labs, to financial trading floors – our spaces prepare you for the careers and opportunities of the future.
Across our Docklands and Stratford sites, you’ll find a welcoming and diverse community for you to collaborate, learn, and enjoy. We’re one of the only universities in London to have a self-contained campus – you’ll find almost everything you need at Docklands, and superb teaching spaces at our Stratford sites.
Postgraduate Open Evening Programme
17:00
Registration opens
17:00 – 20:00 Meet the Academics Locations listed on page 5
17:15 - 17:45 Welcome Talk Main Lecture Theatre, ground floor
18:00 – 18:30 Student finance and scholarships US.1.12, first floor
Applied Positive Psychology & Pathways US.G.19/20, ground floor Business Management US.1.19, first floor Counselling & Psychotherapy US.4.15, fourth floor MSc Psychology Main Lecture Theatre, ground floor Teacher Training - Primary & Secondary Harvard Lecture Theatre, first floor
18:30 – 19:00
Postgraduate Student Life US.1.12, first floor
Integrative Counselling and Coaching US.G.19/20, ground floor Law, Policing and Justice US.1.18, first floor Social Work
Harvard Lecture Theatre, first floor
19:00 – 19:30 Student finance and scholarships US.1.12, first floor
PhD Psychology Main Lecture Theatre, ground floor Teacher Training - Primary & Secondary Harvard Lecture Theatre, first floor
19:30 – 20:00
Occupational, Organisational and Business Psychology US.G.19/20, ground floor
PhD Applied Positive and Coaching Psychology Main Lecture Theatre, ground floor Social Work
Harvard Lecture Theatre, first floor