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NEVER NOT PUSHING FORWARD
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. At University of east London we’re never not innovating pushing forward, so our graduates will be ready to capitalise on the new career paths that emerge in the 21st century.
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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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.
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ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONS ARCHITECTURE & PHYSICAL DESIGN ART / DESIGN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & FINANCE COMPUTER SCIENCE & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS EDUCATION ENGINEERING FASHION GLOBAL STUDIES LAW, POLICING & JUSTICE MEDIA & JOURNALISM MEDICAL SCIENCES PERFORMING ARTS & CREATIVE PRODUCTION PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSELLING & WELLBEING SOCIAL WORK & COMMUNITY SPORT
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IT ALL STARTED IN 1898 The Industrial Revolution was in full swing – we were known as the West Ham Technical Institute. Now we’re the University of East London.
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RANKED IN THE WORLD’S TOP 200 YOUNG UNIVERSITIES
Times Higher Education 2018 We’re constantly updating our courses for a world where technology dominates and industries move faster than ever before. We teach courses in:
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COMPUTER SCIENCE & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
MEDIA & JOURNALISM
ARCHITECTURE & PHYSICAL DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
MEDICAL SCIENCES
ART & DESIGN
EDUCATION
PERFORMING ARTS & CREATIVE PRODUCTION
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & FINANCE
ENGINEERING
PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIAL WORK & COMMUNITY
FASHION
COUNSELLING & WELLBEING
GLOBAL STUDIES
LAW, POLICING & JUSTICE
SPORT
By creating courses geared towards industry, our goal is to be the university that prepares people for the careers of the future.
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ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONS
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NEVER NOT EAST LONDON East London is evolving around us. There are new opportunities everywhere for development, for businesses, for people like you. The Olympic boroughs have the youngest, fastest growing and most multicultural neighbourhoods in the UK. It’s an exciting place to be.
1 NEW TECH COMPANY IS FORMED EVERY HOUR IN LONDON (uktech.news)
125,000 THERE WILL BE 125,000 NEW JOBS IN EAST LONDON BY 2030 (london.gov.uk)
2 OF OUR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS RECEIVED PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS IN 2017 12 OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO VOLUNTEERING AWARDS
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NEVER NOT AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
We embrace diversity – our community has over 17,000 students from 147 different countries. When you step onto our campuses, you never know who you might meet or what stories they’ll share. You’ll meet people of all different ages too. In fact, we’ve got a higher proportion of mature students than many other universities.
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46% OF OUR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS ARE AGED 30 AND OVER OUR STUDENTS STUDY IN WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES. WE’VE INVESTED £170M IN RECENT YEARS, INCLUDING OUR £14M AWARD-WINNING LIBRARY AND £21M SPORTSDOCK, HELPING US BECOME LONDON’S LEADING UNIVERSITY FOR SPORT.
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Everyone fits in at the University of East London. Postgraduate students, academics, researchers and industry experts are attracted by our unique campuses in this fantastic part of London.
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NEVER NOT PUSHING FORWARD We want to help you change your life. Busy people, people with non-traditional qualifications, people with financial constraints – anyone can turn their ambitions into action with our support and expertise. Whether you’re taking your next step or starting over, we can advance your skills in:
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CREATIVE, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS & MENTAL WEALTH PROGRAMME
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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
EMBRACING CHANGE
DIGITAL PROFICIENCY
FINANCIAL PROFICIENCY
CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE
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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CREATING A LOCAL AND GLOBAL IMPACT
Our focus is careers. But we recognise the power of research too. We’re looking into an array of areas, from analysing crime data to protecting communities from tsunamis.
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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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Whichever course you pick, you’ll be guided by academics answering big questions in their field. Some work in industry on a Monday, then teach you on a Tuesday. They’re making an impact and will show you how to do the same in your career.
NEVER NOT EXPERTS Armed with sought after expertise, our students are in a great position. Because we work closely with industry, employers know our graduates have the skills they need. Join us and you’ll never have to look far for opportunities.
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WHERE DO WE FIT INTO YOUR STORY? There are already thousands of our graduates out in the world making a difference and shaping society. They’re using their expertise to start new enterprises, compete in sport globally, take to the stage, and more.
WE EQUIP OUR STUDENTS WITH STAND-OUT SKILLS AND CONNECT THEM TO INDUSTRY LEADERS, HELPING THEM TO ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS 14
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WHY PG AT UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON? Never not adapting. Ambitious? Love learning? Eager to expand your expertise? You sound like a lot of our postgraduate students. We know exactly how to help you take your next step with confidence and fit everything in.
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At the University of East London, we believe that if you have enough ambition and the right support, anything is possible. It’s time to take the next step in your career and become an expert. Or completely change paths. It’s never too late. Whatever course you pick, we’ll focus on building up your confidence and reveal how to impress employers. And, as part of our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme, you’ll master a range of sought-after skills, from emotional intelligence to digital proficiency. But it’s not just about your career. You’ll create lifelong connections with others in your industry and make friends on your course. And nothing beats the feeling of personal achievement at your graduation. 17
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Stop waiting for that promotion. Stop saying “maybe next year”. This is your opportunity to start looking differently at your life as a postgraduate student.
MEET JACQUELINE – PERFORMING ARTS GRADUATE & CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR
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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. She was the perfect fit for our MA Theatre Directing.
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Flexibility is key
A platform for her peers
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.
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.
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.
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.
IF I WAS GOING TO DO MY MASTER’S AGAIN, I’D STILL PICK THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON. UEL 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.”
SINCE GRADUATING, I’VE SEEN SO MUCH CHANGE AND SO MANY NEW APPROACHES TO HOW UEL ARE MOVING THIS COURSE FORWARD.”
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Building a community
7 THINGS YOU CAN ACHIEVE AT UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON 2. CHANGE CAREERS
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1. BECOME AN EXPERT IN YOUR FIELD
Where do you see yourself ten years from now? If you dread the thought of still working in the same field, why not try something new. With postgraduate study, you can change your mind about your career and take control of your future.
Take a look at our postgraduate programmes – we guarantee there’s something that sparks your interest. Every course is designed to help you explore your industry in more depth. You’ll gain specialist knowledge that you simply don’t get from an undergraduate course.
From law to architecture, we offer conversion courses in a range of areas. Don’t worry, your undergraduate degree doesn’t even need to be relevant to that area. There’s nothing stopping you – make your dream job a reality.
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 your own research. It’s a brilliant way to make an impact and influence your field.
3. BALANCE LIFE AND WORK
UEL 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 UEL DID FOR ME.”
The idea of juggling everything can seem overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Many of our postgraduate students have other commitments, and we know how to help them strike the right balance. If full-time study doesn’t suit you, explore our part-time courses. Study from anywhere in the world with distance learning options. The doors to our libraries are open 24/7, so you can study when it suits you.
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Have kids? No problem. We have top childcare facilities so you can still attend lectures and know your little ones are in safe hands.
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Just finished your undergraduate degree? Going straight into work has its benefits in the short term, but postgraduate study makes a difference to your entire future. We’ll help you stand out from your competition and you’ll be able to show employers the value you can add.
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STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT PEOPLE WITH A MASTER’S EARN AN AVERAGE OF 5.5K A YEAR MORE (SUTTON TRUST)
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4. BOOST YOUR EMPLOYABILITY OR START A NEW VENTURE
5. JOIN A DIVERSE, INSPIRING COMMUNITY We understand a master’s degree can seem like a daunting prospect, especially if you haven’t been in education for a long time. People in our postgraduate community come from all walks of life and join us from all corners of the globe.
Advanced skills are sought after by employers across 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.
People often mistakenly think that postgraduates are left to get on with it. On campus, you’ll have an extensive network of support from others on your course and close academic guidance from our teaching team. We also have a Student Hub on both campuses – here you can talk to us about a range of issues and get support for disabilities and dyslexia.
For many specialist roles, you also need certain qualifications. We offer PG Diplomas that mean you can practise in certain professions. Pick from counselling, civil engineering, landscape architecture, and more.
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Perhaps you want to be your own boss. We can help you embrace your entrepreneurial side and give you the opportunities you need to experiment with your ideas.
6. MAKE SENSE OF THE FINANCES
7. GLOW WITH PRIDE AT YOUR GRADUATION
Did you know 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.
The sense of achievement you’ll feel completing an advanced qualification is incredible. All your hard work and study will show you how much you’re capable of. You’ll graduate with new ideas, new opportunities and new connections. Whatever you decide to do next, you’ll know how to make an impact and always stand out from the crowd.
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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.
THE THING I AM MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO ABOUT GRADUATION DAY IS SEEING HOW PROUD MY PARENTS WILL BE BECAUSE THEY KNOW EXACTLY HOW HARD I HAVE WORKED TO GET HERE. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED MY TIME AT UEL AND ALTHOUGH I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GRADUATING I AM GOING TO MISS STUDYING HERE.”
50% Postgraduate scholarshipes
Sports scholarships for athletes
15%
Alumni discounts
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What’s stopping you? Pick a course, join our community and write the next chapter of your success story. If you need more reasons why it’s a great opportunity, talk to us. Email questions to study@uel.ac.uk or call us on 020 8223 3000.
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Geared towards industry, reviewed annually and created with your career in mind, our courses prepare you for your future. We make it our priority to keep you up to date with the latest theories, research and skills. Businesses in the area and beyond know us. We have extensive links, and we partner with organisations, charities and the public sector on a diverse range of projects. Some might be live briefs for students and others could be campaigns raising awareness of important issues in the local area.
Fit for the future All of our subjects are connected to ‘career zones’. These focus on different areas of growth, from AI and technology, to health and justice. Whatever course you pick, your set of skills will be fit for careers of the future. To boost your employability, we’ll show you how to apply your knowledge to industry challenges. Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, so businesses will recognise your qualification instantly.
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Careers
Businesses need industry experts. Advanced skills are in demand. Opportunities are around every corner. Whether you’re widening your expertise or starting a new career, the University of East London is a brilliant place for you to be.
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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 If you want to watch industry evolve, East London is the place to be. The area is jampacked with startups, established organisations, event spaces and more.
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.
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: > 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.
Looking for a guaranteed placement? 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: > 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
We’ve partnered with Amazon Web Services as part of our new Career Passport scheme.
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CAREERS SUPPORT ISN’T AN AFTERTHOUGHT. WE EMBED NETWORKING, PLACEMENTS AND TRAINING INTO OUR 27 COURSES
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OUR CAREERS SUPPORT IS ABOVE AND BEYOND, WITH EXPERT ADVICE, MENTORING AND INTERNSHIPS
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. With sought-after expertise, you’ll have plenty of employment opportunities to pick from.
Burning business idea? Make it happen with our support. The Knowledge Dock is our oncampus business incubation centre. It’s home to startups and a hub for ideas.
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. The Centre for Student Success (CfSS) provides career advice, even after you’ve graduated. We offer:
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.
> 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 > e-Factor prize worth £6,000 to the winner
WHEN PEOPLE ASK ME WHERE IT ALL BEGAN, I’LL SAY AT UEL. EVERYONE NEEDS THEIR BREAK, AND UEL HAVE GIVEN ME THAT. THEY’VE GIVEN ME THE BOOST TO ACHIEVE BIGGER THINGS. I CAN NOW CALL MYSELF AN ENTREPRENEUR. ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF BEING BASED AT >
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> Businesses based at Knowledge Dock – 75 > Total square metres of office space – 1,098 > Different spaces for meetings, events and conferences – 6
KNOWLEDGE DOCK, UEL’S BUSINESS INCUBATION SPACE, IS THAT WE’RE SURROUNDED BY STUDENTS.”
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Alex Wilding, founded VidiCREW at the Knowledge Dock thanks to e-Factor funding 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.
You’ll find our alumni at organisations including:
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OUR FANTASTIC GRADUATE CAREER DESTINATIONS REFLECT THE EXCITING INDUSTRIES WE HAVE ON OUR DOORSTEP
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YOUR FUTURE CAREER
BUSINESS, FINANCE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Entrepreneur / HR Manager / Accountant / Financial Analyst / Economist / Event Manager / Hotelier / Restaurateur / Digital Marketer / Marketing Director / CMO / Content Creator / Strategist
CREATIVE, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
Artist / Graphic Designer / Fashion Designer / Illustrator / Animator / Gallerist / Critic / Journalist / Media Analyst / Broadcaster / Producer / Creative Director / Arts Marketer / Curator / Musician
DIGITAL, DATA & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Software Engineer / Developer / Network Analyst / AI Researcher / Cyber Security Specialist / Data Analyst / Digital Forensic Analyst / Systems Engineer / Mechatronic Engineer / Robotics / Engineer
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ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENT & MOBILITY HEALTH, SPORT & WELLBEING
Health Science Researcher / Pharmaceutical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Biochemist / Personal Trainer / Exercise Physiologist / Coach / Counsellor, Clinical Psychologist / Therapist
PUBLIC SERVICE, JUSTICE & COMMUNITIES
Social Worker / Educator / Teacher, Charity Founder / Policy Maker / NGO Worker / International Development Specialist / Youth Worker / Community / Organiser / Lawyer / Paralegal / Human Rights Advocate
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Architect / Interior Designer / Landscape Architect / City Planner / Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Innovations Specialist / Logistics Manager / Construction Manager
MEET JOAN – CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATE & COUNTERTERRORISM EXPERT
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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.
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Giving back to the University of East London
Right course, right location 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. UEL was also local to where she lived, which meant it was an easy decision for her to join our postgraduate community.
I WOULD PICK UEL AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT. IT’S THE PLACE TO BE FOR POSTGRADUATES.”
From postgraduate study to promotion After graduating from UEL, 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.
WHAT I LEARNT ON MY COURSE HELPED ME UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES WE NEED TO BE AWARE OF AS A TRANSPORT ORGANISATION.”
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UEL 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.
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Many universities offer careers support, placements and internships, but our Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth programme is completely unique. It provides our graduates with skills that impress potential employers and prepare them for the future world of work. Traditional roles are being replaced by automation, but this won’t phase you as a University of East London graduate. You’ll understand how to secure new positions and adapt in a fast-changing world.
What is Mental Wealth? Mental Wealth guarantees you leave us with more than academic expertise. You’ll become the person who knows how to respond to difficult situations, take the lead, make decisions and more. Ultimately, employers will know they can depend on you, whatever happens. We’ve put these skills at the heart of every one of our degrees. As a compulsory part of your study, Mental Wealth counts towards your final qualification. So, whether you’re studying business, theatre directing or any other subject at the University of East London, you’ll graduate with a unique set of skills covering three key areas: 1. Individual intelligence – develop emotional, social, physical and cognitive intelligence to help you adapt. 2. Digital proficiency – learn to use ICT effectively so you can keep up with a world that is dominated by new technology. 3. Cultural intelligence – explore how to work effectively across cultures so you fit in wherever you work in the world.
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Unique Teaching
Industry 4.0 is transforming the world. Companies are harnessing new technologies to boost efficiency, expand into emerging markets and create products for evolving consumer habits. There are huge opportunities for exciting careers. But new job roles mean you need new capabilities.
What is the Career Passport?
WE ARE PROUDLY PREPARING OUR STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURE CAREER BY EMBEDDING UNIQUE AND EXCITING PROFESSIONAL FITNESS AND MENTAL WEALTH COMPONENTS IN THEIR PROGRAMME OF STUDY. BY DOING THIS, WE ENSURE THAT OUR STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND FLOURISH IN THEIR CAREER.”
The Career Passport provides proof of each skill you’ve mastered as part of this programme. Some of these skills are validated externally by major corporations, such as Microsoft and Amazon. It goes above and beyond a traditional CV. It shows potential employers evidence of applied skills and competencies you’ve perfected over the course of your degree.
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Find out more at: uel.ac.uk/mental-wealth
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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.
REGENERATION IN THE ROYAL DOCKS IS GOING TO CREATE 35,000 JOBS AND 12,000 HOMES IN NEWHAM, EAST LONDON, AND OVER £5BN OF INVESTMENT BY 2038
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Location
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.
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. 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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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: > > > > > >
Ireland Germany Italy Spain Croatia Poland
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Stratford campus Stratford is one of the best-connected areas of London, home to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and host of the 2012 London Olympic Games. 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.
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At our Stratford campus, you’ll find our library, learning centre and laboratories. As well as the Cass School of Education and Communities, and the Centre for Clinical Education in Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Sports Science. > > > > >
14 minutes from London ExCel 15 minutes from Olympic Park 22 minutes from Oxford Street 18 minutes from Waterloo 63 minutes from Heathrow
STRATFORD IS A MAJOR TRANSPORT HUB, THRIVING AT THE CENTRE OF EAST LONDON’S
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Need a breath of fresh air? Stroll along the banks of the River Lea, which joins the Thames near Canning Town. Or, if you’re feeling more adventurous head to Wakeup Docklands for water sports.
Although you’ll escape the hustle and bustle of the city on campus, you’ll become part of the East London community as a student. We encourage you to get involved with exciting projects happening around our campuses and get to know people living locally.
Want to know all the best places to go? We’ve created a handy guide to the local area featuring cheap eats, culture, nightlife and more. Find it online at uel.ac.uk/east-london-guide
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To support the area, our students: > Teach gospel composition to children > Provide pro bono legal advice to local residents > Help young people at a local youth club with the Hub67 Steer team > Protect green spaces in East London as part of the Active Newham EcoActive programme > Hold a Science Summer School for children
Opportunity is everywhere East London isn’t just a great place to be a student – it’s a great place to be a graduate too. With plenty of big names in business on our doorstep, you’ll be the first to hear about new roles. And, as a University of East London graduate, your mindset will match the innovative thinking of the new organisations in the area. Your skills will be sought after by employers as they recognise you have the latest industry know-how.
10, 657 STUDENT VOLUNTEERING HOURS IN 2017-18 Work hard, play hard Life as a postgraduate student can feel non-stop, so it’s important to take a break. Whether you fancy an afternoon shopping or drinks with friends on a Friday night, East London has everything you could want. Head to Westfield Stratford City where you’ll find all the high street names, over 70 restaurants, coffee shops and a cinema. Or, hop on the train for 10-20 minutes to mooch around trendy areas like Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Shoreditch.
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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 Hackney Central
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Bethnal Green
Whitechapel Tower Gateway The Gherkin
Shadwell Tower of London
Walkie Talkie River Thames
Southbank Centre
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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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NEVER NOT EAST LONDON
THE OLYMPIC BOROUGHS POSSESS THE YOUNGEST, FASTEST-GROWING AND MOST MULTICULTURAL NEIGHBOURHOODS IN THE UK A NEW TECH COMPANY IS FORMED EVERY HOUR IN LONDON
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EAST LONDON’S BOROUGHS REPRESENT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT GROWTH POINT IN THE UK, WITH A PROJECTED INCREASE OF £6-7BN CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMY 10,885 NEW STARTUPS IN EAST LONDON A YEAR (BASED ON 2014)
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LONDON IS THE AI GROWTH CAPITAL OF EUROPE, WITH £200M INVESTMENT IN LONDON’S AI SECTOR IN 2017
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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 UEL 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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Your academic success
Your finances
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. newtec.ac.uk/childrens-garden-nursery/
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They can help you manage your day-to-day finances and budgeting too. If you find yourself in debt, they can advise you on how to take control of the situation.
MEET ALIYA – PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE & NON-PROFIT FOUNDER
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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.
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From side hustle to success
Taking her next step 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.
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.”
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.
WHAT I LOVED ABOUT UEL 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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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.
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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. 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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We’re never not innovating our thoughtfully designed spaces for creating, studying and discovering. Escape the city, but benefit from facilities that mirror industry. Practice and perfect your skills with support from our inclusive community.
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Subject facilities at a glance
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.
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.
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.
Business, finance and entrepreneurship
To find out more, turn to our subject pages in the second part of this guide.
> Knowledge Dock business incubator > Bloomberg training suite with real-time financial data and analysis
£21 MILLION SPORTS FACILITY ONE OF LONDON’S LARGEST INDOOR SPORTS VENUES
Creative, media and entertainment > multimedia production centre with audio/ video editing suites > The Black Box studio theatre > 3D printers and laser-cutting machines 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
> 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
Health, sport and wellbeing > SportsDock > Clinical Education Centre > £250,000 Simulation Centre Public service, justice and communities > conferencing and meeting rooms > chamber for moots and mock trials > Legal Advice Centre
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OUR SPORTSDOCK WAS HOME TO TEAM USA DURING THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPICS
Our SportsDock houses two multi-purpose indoor arenas and a huge array of fitness equipment
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We have dedicated facilities for print-making, textiles, ceramics and a wide range of creative processes
Our award-winning library is open 24 hours a day
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OUR TEACHING FACILITIES ARE INDUSTRYSTANDARD, ENSURING YOUR LEARNING MIRRORS YOUR FUTURE63 CAREER
University Square Stratford is home to our industrystandard dance, music and theatre studios
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At the University of East London, we’ve almost doubled our output of ‘world-leading’ research since the last Research Excellence Framework (2014). 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) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil). But we also offer professional doctorates geared towards people with more industry experience. 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 £325,000 scholarship package and other funding sources. Find out more at uel.ac.uk/postgraduate-research
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We’re never not discovering. Our research is powerful. It helps us make sense of the world around us, improve society and prepare for an unpredictable future. While we spend lots of our time developing students’ career skills, we want to influence and impact industry too. As a community, our researchers are tackling global challenges. Want to join us?
Areas of expertise 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.
Growing the inclusive data and AI economy
> £100,000 from Tarmac > £15,000 from Higher Education Innovation Fund > £5000 from the Sanctuary Group
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Big data is changing our understanding of the world. Our analysis of crime data is helping police tackle domestic violence and, by looking at data from 120 million NHS prescriptions, we’ve created the first schizophrenia map of England.
Advocating peace, justice and inclusion We want to make the world better for everyone – and that means addressing the big issues facing society head on. We’re investigating youth violence to protect young lives, and our experts have launched a London-focused network to help police combat crime.
We’re also exploring how AI can detect fake medicines online in the Middle East, help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, deliver an intelligent TeleHealth system for senior citizens, and more.
But there’s more. The University of East London’s Calais Jungle ‘university’ gives refugees and asylum seekers hope through education, and we’ve set up a free Legal Advice Centre for local people, including those with challenging conditions and circumstances.
Sustainable living, energy and infrastructure How do we tackle the challenges of tomorrow? Our research is preparing the world for a future made uncertain by climate change, growing populations and ageing infrastructure. From preventing sinkholes to reimagining prison design, pioneering community-based diabetic services to championing wellbeing in the workplace.
Tackling inequalities in healthcare We’re moving healthcare forward at home and around the globe. From transforming women’s experience of antenatal care in Tower Hamlets, to improving sanitation and menstrual health in rural India.
Some of our researchers are focused on keeping flood-prone areas safe and protecting communities from tsunamis. Other experts at the University are exploring innovative techniques for the construction industry.
And we’re looking at mental health too. We’re investigating social prescribing, where GPs recommend activity in the community, and exploring how to prevent suicide in adolescents.
We’ve attracted a lot of funding and donations in this area, including: > £289,000 from The British Council > £250,000 from the UK’s Natural Environment Research Council
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> Metropolitan Police Service > International Olympic Committee > London Legacy Development Corporation > Public Health England > Oxford University > NHS Trusts in Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest > UK 5G Innovation Network > Nature England > Newham Council > The Sycamore Trust > Barking Autism Hub > Tate Modern
REF 2014 – THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON IS ONE OF THE TOP NEW UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH More than 90% of our research was assessed as ‘internationally recognised’ More than 60% was rated ‘internationally excellent’
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Securing funding and developing partnerships is crucial. We work with organisations in the academic, public, private and voluntary sectors to combine expertise and support society.
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How We Work With Industry 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. Recently, UEL MSc students carried out a ‘Small c’ campaign, running a cancer awareness programme at a nearby shopping mall in Stratford. Such ‘learning by doing’ initiatives engage with local people and provide valuable work experience for students to include in their CVs. Students on our Public Health courses can take part in research with UEL’s internationally renowned Institute for Health and Human Development (IHHD) either throughout the UK or overseas. The IHHD has been heavily involved in more than 50 significant projects since its foundation in 2006. UEL staff and students have researched into and developed programmes to improve health and wellbeing, particularly in some of London’s poorest communities.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching. As well as core topics in allied and public health, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to remain adaptable in a constantly evolving industry.
THE ‘PROFESSIONAL LIFE’ MODULE GIVES YOU VALUABLE CONTEXT FOR THE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN ON OUR COURSES. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE HEALTH INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE STRATEGY AND COMMISSIONING. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO MANAGE OPERATIONS WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your management skills by addressing new methods of project management and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that theory should apply to practice to make our students fully fitted to their future life as an expert.
MAYBE YOU’LL TAKE THE MSC PUBLIC HEALTH TO WORK TOWARDS A CAREER AS A HEALTH EDUCATOR. PERHAPS YOU’LL FIND A NEW NICHE WITH PGCERT MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY. YOU COULD EVEN MOVE INTO ACADEMIA TO START RESEARCHING NEW TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES – MRES HEALTH SCIENCES WOULD BE A PERFECT START. WHATEVER YOUR GOALS, WE WANT TO HELP YOU GET THAT REWARDING DREAM JOB.
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AS A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL YOU KNOW FIRST HAND THE HUGE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR WORK. YOU KNOW YOUR EXPERTISE CAN HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. A POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION IS A GREAT WAY TO BOOST YOUR SKILLS OR LEARN ABOUT A NEW AREA WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
All the support you’ll need
Next steps in your career
When you join us, the first thing you’ll notice about our courses is the small class sizes. We believe you’ll learn better from intimate discussions with your tutors and others on your course. Thanks to our international mix of staff and students, you’ll get a rich array of perspectives to draw on.
A postgraduate qualification shows you’re committed to being the best you can be. And it shows an advanced level of knowledge that will help you stand out from the crowd. Our international students often use what they’ve learnt to inform their work back home. New perspectives are valuable in any area of work, but especially public health, where it pays to understand best practice from around the world.
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The friendly nature of our community doesn’t stop there though. Whether that’s a mentor working alongside you in your current workplace, or a careers adviser helping you navigate your options, we’ll be there every step of the way. That’s just one of the reasons we were rated top in London for student satisfaction in ‘other subjects allied to medicine’ (National Student Survey 2018).
So, whether you’re moving up the ladder or getting new insight into a different area, you’ll find your time here at University of East London valuable and rewarding.
TOP MODERN UNIVERSITY IN LONDON FOR OUR AREA OF RESEARCH
Facilities that help you shine Our clinical education building is stocked with all the equipment you’ll need to hone your skills. That’s helped our PGCert Muscoloskeletal Ultrasonography become accredited by the Royal College of Radiographers and Royal College of General Practitioners. In fact, it’s the first course of its kind in London where you don’t need to be a working radiologist. Don’t forget our 24/7 libraries, either. They’re packed with cozy, inspirational spaces where you can get on with some research or written work.
Allied Health research was rated either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
It’s not just the buildings that make University of East London special though. In the latest Research Excellence Framework, we were the top modern university in London for our subject area. Our Institute of Health and Human Development is changing lives across the world, and that research is reflected in our Public Health and Health Sciences courses. You may even get to work on a live project with them.
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Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies such as the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
PARTNERSHIPS
UEL has strong links to the healthcare industry including partnerships with Public Health England, the NHS and private healthcare providers.
RESEARCH
UEL’s internationally renowned Institute for Health and Human Development (IHHD) regularly carries out ‘world-leading’ research across the UK and overseas.
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HELP TRANSFORM PEOPLE’S LIVES WITH OUR GROUNDBREAKING PUBLIC HEALTH COURSES
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Allied & Public Health Professions uel.ac.uk/pg-health MRes Health Science uel.ac.uk/pg-mres-health
This course will develop your understanding of research techniques and management principles. It will give you the tools for careers in scientific research, or to develop a career as a health professional. The course is unique in offering a module on strategy in commissioning – a vital area for senior NHS and healthcare staff. This course will enable you to develop the leadership and management qualities essential to the healthcare sector.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a relevant subject and a research proposal Start Dates September
Our researchers work with a wide variety of partners, including the NHS, industry and other universities.
PG Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography uel.ac.uk/pg-cert-mu
This fully accredited course allows established clinicians working in the field of musculoskeletal and sports medicine to combine learning in the workplace with a recognised postgraduate qualification. This is the first accredited course of its kind in London for which you do not necessarily have to be a working radiologist. It is already in huge demand. This one-year course enables established healthcare professionals including medical practitioners, physiotherapists, podiatrists, osteopaths and sonographers... to extend and formalise their knowledge and skills in diagnostic ultrasonography.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 Honours in a relevant subject and a research proposal Start Dates September
The course involves an innovative partnership with the Musculoskeletal Medicine Department at Homerton University Hospital. It is accredited by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) The course is sponsored by ORCA who supply and sponsor top of the range equipment for use on the courses.
MSc Public Health uel.ac.uk/pg-health
The MSc Public Health is an excellent opportunity to develop a career as a health practioner. It provides a first-rate grounding in essential skills in epidemiology, research methods, health promotion and public health. This course is unique in London. The skills you will develop on this course will put you in a good position to progress in your career and take on leadership roles. We work with a wide variety of partners, including the NHS and other healthcare providers.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 Honours in a relevant subject. Applicants with a 2.2 and relevant employment experience may be considered Start Dates January September
UEL staff and students have delivered programmes to improve health and wellbeing in some of London’s poorest communities.
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Our research expertise is broad and internationally renowned, including the Institute for Health and Human Development.
Featured course
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MSc PUBLIC HEALTH
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Duration One year full-time, two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:1 Honours degree in any discipline Start date September and January
Course content
The course is unique in London. With some of the world’s best hospitals, we think it’s a great area to study public health – you’ll have easy access to leaders in research and policy, and of course, a diverse mix of people with a wide range of health needs.
We’ve designed the course to cover a wide range of topics. And with your research project you can explore something in real depth with the support of a supervisor. > > > > > > >
Beyond the expertise you add to your practice, you’ll also develop a solid understanding of policy and strategy. If you want to move up in healthcare, you need to know how to design and transform services, and how to run a resilient organisation.
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Public Health Theory and Policy Principles and Methods of Epidemiology Research Methods in Public Health Behaviour Change and Health Promotion Global Health Health Economics Leadership in Public Health (Mental Wealth) Public Health Ethics and Law Public Health Project
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With topics ranging from epidemiology to global health, you’ll cover lots of areas relevant to your career. And with opportunities to run health campaigns in our local area, you’ll be putting your new knowledge to use straight away.
Across healthcare, there’s an increasing focus on meeting complex needs. Broadening your knowledge with a postgraduate degree means you’ll be more equipped to deal with and treat a wider range of issues.
Learn about the latest research straight from the source
The managerial skills you’ll develop will be valuable in a number of roles, such as director of public health.
Within the Allied Health Professions at UEL, 86% of our research is ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’, according to the last Research Excellence Framework. You’ll learn from our experts throughout the course – our teaching staff are actively researching within their specialisms. UEL is home to the Institute for Health and Human Development. Their innovative research programmes focus on improving lives in London’s poorest communities – and around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in their research.
For details about all our courses, visit uel.ac.uk/pg
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Whether you’re working in the NHS, private health, or the commercial sector, management skills and research techniques will help you grow as a professional. You’ll learn more about your specialism, and the latest knowledge from our research will feed into your classes.
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How We Work With Industry Our Architecture and Design programmes are closely tied to the industry – we’re situated in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas which is perfect for finding placements, mentoring and going on field trips where you can see how contemporary architects are applying theory to practice. We have close ties to professional organisations like the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB), as well as companies and organisations, both local and global, in a variety of design sectors. We collaborate closely with British Land and Sir Robert McAlpine trough annual design and build competitions. Our own teaching staff are deeply rooted in the profession as all are simultaneously working in reputed organisations and practices, including Zaha Hadid Architects, Studio Bark, C+S architects, KPF, Shape Landscape Architects, London Festival of Architecture and many more.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth module runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional core knowledge teaching. In parallel to your Architecture and Design studies, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to remain adaptable and resilient in a constantly evolving industry.
THIS ‘PROFESSIONAL LIFE’ MODULE GIVES YOU VALUABLE CONTEXT FOR THE PRACTICAL SKILLS REQUIRED IN THE PROFESSION. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF INDUSTRY PRACTISE THROUGH THEMES LIKE SUSTAINABILITY AND FABRICATION, DEVELOPING THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO MANAGE DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS FROM INCEPTION TO COMPLETION. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your potential and to generate impact by addressing new methods of project and design development as well as through the use of contemporary technology. We believe that by engaging on a practical level with real-life scenarios you will affect the whole, not just the part. We will stimulate you to look at architecture as the opportunist, not the problem-solver.
ALL OUR COURSES ARE GEARED TOWARDS HELPING YOU FIND YOUR PLACE IN THE WORLD OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN. WHAT MAKES US STAND OUT IS OUR FOCUS ON DESIGN EXCELLENCE, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY. FROM YOUR VERY FIRST DAY, WE’LL CHALLENGE YOU TO QUESTION EXISTING STRUCTURES, CONSIDER IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUSH FOR DESIGN THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
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READY TO COMPLETE YOUR RIBA PART 2? DECIDED TO CHANGE CAREER PATH? KEEN TO EXPLORE THIS EXCITING AREA? YOU’LL FIT IN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON.
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OUR STUDENTS RATE US HIGHLY, WITH THE HIGHEST INCREASES IN POSITIVE SURVEY RESPONSES ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY
Your next career step 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. Have a degree in a different subject? Our PGDip Landscape Architecture is the perfect way to get into this area. It’s still accredited by the Landscape Institute and is a great opportunity to get started. Many students decide to progress to our MA Professional Landscape Architecture afterwards. Perhaps you 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.
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Networks for life Some universities teach everyone in a big room. Not at UEL. We divide our students into smaller groups of around 20. This gives you the chance to work together in the studio on a series of problems while being mentored by a lecturer. Across all of our architecture and design courses, everyone works in diverse teams. You’ll work with people from across the world. People you never imagined you’d meet. People that you’ll stay in touch with for the rest of your life. We’re not just saying that either – our alumni have told us they’re still in touch with friends from their UEL course.
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AWARDWINNING DEPARTMENT
Experiment with real materials
Our department is renowned for its award-winning students and academics, including a collective that won the Turner Prize in 2015.
But forget just making models. You’ll experiment with the real materials that buildings are made of too. Many universities have decided to get rid of their workshops, but we know they’re key to helping you understand materials and the construction process. Learn how to work with wood, metal, casts and more.
Our campuses are home to the latest design equipment, from robots and laser cutters, to 3D printers and specialist surveying laboratories.
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Experience in the community Every year, the teaching team come together to create fascinating briefs and make sure the course is inspiring and insightful. You’ll have the opportunity to vote on which projects you’d like to be involved in. This helps you take your studies in the direction that interests you. We want to give you real experience, so we’ll connect you with groups in the community.
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For example, in construction week this year we’re working with a charity in Barking Riverside in collaboration with Morgan Sindall. Students are designing a shed for a community garden to combat loneliness.
Superb industry links Our network spans across the city and the rest of the country, so we’re able to offer exciting opportunities for you to develop your skills and explore industry. Organisations we partner with include: > > > > > > >
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Studio Bark Architecture for London Morris+company Camden council Museum of London Heatherwick Studios
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Design with a difference At UEL, our research, teaching and building are all connected. As a community, we’re focused on design that is environmentally aware and brings positive benefits to people and places. Close to home, our researchers have advised the London Mayor’s office and the London Legacy Development Corporation on the use of public space. 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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Fit into the industry Whatever programme you pick, we’ll prepare you for your professional life. For your Mental Wealth module, you’ll explore areas like legislation, health and safety and quality of information. Most importantly, we’ll make sure you understand your role in the industry. We never make generalisations about our students. We’ll support your individual needs, take time to understand your goals and help you get to where you want to go.
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Our teaching team have also worked with:
Building up your experience While you’re here, we’ll focus on building up your confidence. You’ll regularly present your ideas, so you learn what it takes to discuss plans, pitch ideas and persuade others. Whether you’ve completed the next part of your qualification or the industry is new to you, you’ll leave UEL with the skills you need to impress employers and make your mark.
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Let us show you our work If you’re interested in one of our courses, we want to talk to you personally. We want to understand your ambitions and how they fit into your story. To us, it’s important you get to know who you’ll be taught by, not just what you’ll learn. But this area is visual, so it’s probably easier for us to show you. At the end of year, we create a yearbook. Skim through the pages and you’ll see everything from our research to student projects. Or, if you’re close to campus, we’d love to show you our exhibition.
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STUDYING THE PART 2 ARCHITECTURE COURSE AT UEL PUSHED ME TO ACHIEVE THINGS I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS CAPABLE OF. THE EXPERIENCE ENABLED ME TO GET THE KIND OF JOB THAT I WANTED AND CONTINUES TO MOTIVATE ME IN PRACTICE.” Marcus Andren, UEL Part 2 Graduate at Carmody Groarke Architects
Our links to industry are extensive, thanks to the regular work we do with prestigious partners.
OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
Our courses are accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) , the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Landscape Institute.
PLACEMENT HUB
Our location in one of the largest regeneration areas in Europe gives you access to incredible placement opportunities.
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Architecture & Physical Design uel.ac.uk/pg-arch MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) uel.ac.uk/pg-march
This fully accredited course gives you exemption from Part 2 of the ARB/RIBA examination. Our award-winning department enjoys an international reputation for excellence and for producing architects who combine technical skills with practical experience. Our department is renowned for its award-winning students and academics. Two of our architecture lecturers are part of a collective that won the prestigious Turner Prize in 2015.
Duration Two years full-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in an environmentally relevant subject Start Dates September
The skills you will acquire – superior analysis, creative thinking, technological expertise and draughtsmanship – will serve you well in a variety of work environments. Extensive network of architecture organisations, including Article 25, Grimshaw Architects, C+S, Tony Fretton Architects, Muf and Assemble. You will go out and work on projects in the local area – a thriving, dynamic part of London with huge infrastructure developments.
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We have wood, plaster, metal, photography and print-making workshops and a full digital fabrication lab with 3D printers, laser cutters and 3D router.
MRes Architecture (Reading the Neoliberal City) uel.ac.uk/pg-mres-arch
This multi-disciplinary course analyses the impact of capitalist neoliberalism on development. It examines neoliberal policies over the last 30 years and their effects on urban layout, property markets, architectural form and social justice. You will be equipped with high level research and writing skills, grounded in critical thinking. The use of visual media, including film and photography, is an important component. This course is designed to enhance your current thinking, writing and communication skills to a level suitable to commence doctoral study for a PhD.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in any subject Start Dates September
Extensive network of architecture organisations, including Article 25, Grimshaw Architects, C+S, Tony Fretton Architects, Muf and Assemble. Your studies will focus on London’s Docklands from the 1980s to the developments associated with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A multidisciplinary course that challenges conventional orthodoxies with regard to the impact of policy on cities, housing and development.
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MA Architecture and Urbanism uel.ac.uk/pg-archurban
This course is aimed at architectural graduates and other professionals working in the built environment. It focuses on computational design, involving parametric and object-oriented methodologies, combined with rapid manufacturing and visualisation techniques. This is a new, unique course involving theory and practice, design and fabrication. It builds on the pioneering work of UEL’s late senior lecturer, Paul Coates. The course will offer you specialised expertise that could help to take your career in an upward, and perhaps different, direction.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a built environment subject Start Dates September
You will have superb opportunities to benefit from a number of professional links with renowned practitioners; C+S, Article 25, Buro Happold, Cundall, Zaha Hadid Architects, Grimshaw. Materialise your ideas using our cutting edge manufacturing facilities including an ABB robotic arm, CNC milling, laser cutter and 3d printing.
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The aim of this course is to enhance your ability to grasp complex design ideas and to engage you in creative and experimental processes. The course has a hands-on approach that aligns with the ‘making’ ethos of the School.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time
You will be ready to work as a designer in an interior design practice or multidisciplinary office when you graduate.
Entry requirements 2.1 Honours degree in interior design or architecture, or significant relevant work experience via portfolio
You will be ready to work as an interior designer and in a range of design-related industries, such as retail design, stage set design, exhibition design.
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Through our extensive links with practices, design studios and a range of relevant industries, you will get exposed to a professional, contemporary environment. Enjoy visits to the Excel Centre (situated next to our campus) and tours through London’s most inspiring galleries and museums. Study in our cutting-edge workshops and engage in round-table discussions in our lively studio environment.
PGDip Landscape Architecture uel.ac.uk/pg-landscape-architecture
This is a conversion-year course for those with an undergraduate degree in a subject other than landscape architecture. It will provide you with core skills in landscape architecture and qualify you to progress to the MA Professional Landscape Architecture. A stand-alone course for students interested in landscape architecture, or a foundation year for progression to the MA Professional Landscape Architecture course. Students at the University of East London have a strong track record in gaining employment – with 100% of our graduates employed in international practices, local government and more.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements 2.1 Honours degree in any subject area Start Dates September
Fully accredited by the Landscape Institute Our location provides plenty of opportunities to learn through building whilst delivering positive social impact and benefits to London’s communities. Study in state-of-the-art design studios with a collaborative ethos.
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MA Professional Landscape Architecture uel.ac.uk/pg-pla
This course is for those who hold either a Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or an accredited conversion qualification. Explore key issues in contemporary life - migration, inequality, climate change, urban growth, food security - developing critical awareness and personal understanding of landscape, cultivating an individual, considered approach. The newest accredited landscape course in the UK – the first for seven years. It places us at the forefront of a new initiative in landscape architecture.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant subject area, or relevant conversion qualification Start Dates September
Students at the University of East London have a strong track record in gaining employment – and a reputation for being talented designers who show skill and sensitivity. Fully accredited by the Landscape Institute providing excellent employment prospects and entry into the Landscape Institute’s Pathway to Chartership. We work on live projects to provide students with opportunities to learn through building whilst delivering positive social impact and benefits to London communities.
MA Professional Landscape Architecture (with Conversion) uel.ac.uk/pg-interior
This design-based conversion course leads to our MA Professional Landscape Architecture. It is suited to those who have a passion for landscape architecture but a first degree in another subject. This straight-through programme, from any undergraduate subject to a Master’s in Landscape Architecture gives you greater flexibility if you want to study part-time. We offer work-shadowing placements in leading London landscape practices, and our teaching makes use of professional connections to developers, environmental organisations, landscape practitioners and other design professionals.
Duration Two years full-time Three to four years part-time, with flexibility to move between modes Entry requirements 2.1 Honours degree in any subject area Start Dates September
Fully accredited by the Landscape Institute, putting you in a strong position when it comes to securing employment in the industry. We enjoy a superb location in London giving students opportunities to learn through building whilst delivering positive social impact and benefits to London communities. Study in state-of-the-art design studios with a collaborative ethos.
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Duration One year full-time, two years part-time (or with a placement) Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any discipline Start date September and January
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If you’re ready to take the next step towards becoming an architect, this course is for you. Not only do we tick all the boxes for RIBA accreditation, we’ll help you get the experience you need to stand out.
On this course, you’ll cover: > Architectural Design M1 & M2 > Architectural Design Research and Mental Wealth M1 & M2 > Technical Environmental and Professional Studies M1 & M2 > Theory and Cultural studies M1 & M2
We have a great global reputation too. In fact, we’re the only London accredited course for the Malaysian Institute of Architecture. In the first year, you’ll develop a range of practical and professional skills, such as using advanced CAD software and digital fabrication tools. At the same time, we’ll discuss architectural design methods, history and theory. In technical and environmental workshops and seminars, you’ll have the chance to apply your skills and discuss what you’ve learnt.
> Architectural Design > Theory strands such as Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Computing & Design, Environmental Theory, Critical Writing > Construction Week > Computing > Technical and Environmental case studies and seminars > Building Matters professional studies > Evening Lecture series
In your second year, you’ll put everything into practice through an integrated design thesis project. This will help you learn to tackle real-life scenarios. We’ll encourage you to look at architecture as the opportunist, not the problem-solver.
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Some of our graduates go on to work in the public sector and culturally engaged practices. Others secure roles at award-winning design practices or large global offices.
The first thing you’ll do is take part in ‘construction week’ which involves a series of live 1-to-1 scale projects. As a team, you’ll manage a budget, build something unique and support the community.
Previous students work for: > Zaha Hadid Architects, Sou Fujimito, Christian Kerez > Studio Bark, studio Precht > Grimshaw Architects
At the University of East London, we give you opportunity to boost your architectural and socio-cultural understanding through travel. For all architectural design units later on in the course, you’ll join us for overseas field trips.
Want to be your own boss? You could even set up your own architectural design practice. After this course, you’ll have the toolkit you need to set yourself up for success.
Past students have explored how architecture could revitalise public space in Benidorm. Others have spent time looking at how Scandinavian self-build strategies and co-housing can be re-interpreted in a London context.
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How We Work With Industry Our Art & Design programmes are closely tied to the industry – we’re situated in one of Europe’s most creative areas, with regular access to art galleries and exhibitions as well as close connections with major players in the Art and Design world. For example, three students recently had the privilege of helping Tim Flach, one of the world’s finest photographers of animals, during his filming of an advertising campaign. We’re affiliated to the Association of Illustrators and the Associations of Photographers, while our photography department also has industry links with Ilford, Canon, Calumet, Metro and Manfrotto. Our MA students can benefit from getting involved in our outstanding research, some of which is funded by the British Academy. Many of our academics are leaders in their fields for example Professor Grenville Davy is a Turner Prize-winning sculptor who has produced a number of high-profile public art projects, including Well, which was commissioned by Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and Inter Alia – a commission for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching. As well as core topics in Art and Design, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to remain adaptable in a constantly evolving industry.
THE PROFESSIONAL LIFE MODULE IS AIMED AT BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL CONFIDENCE AND CULTURAL CAPITAL. YOU WILL DEVELOP KEY PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL DETERMINANTS OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE THAT ARE CRITICAL FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREER PROGRESSION IN THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION. YOU WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP PROJECTS WITH FINE ART OR OTHER PROFESSIONALS, INDIVIDUALS AND / OR ARTS ORGANISATION COLLABORATIVELY. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your management skills by addressing new methods of project management and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that theory should apply to practice to make our students fully fitted to their future life as an expert.
WE OFFER A RICH, VIBRANT AND VARIED EXPERIENCE IN THE FINE ARTS. IMAGINE HAVING THE FREEDOM TO EXPERIMENT WITH DIFFERENT MEDIUMS AND TO WORK IN YOUR OWN WAY. DURING YOUR STUDIES, YOU’LL LEARN ALONGSIDE OTHER STUDENTS BUT YOU’LL FORGE YOUR OWN PATH. WE ARE AN EGALITARIAN AND INCLUSIVE UNIVERSITY, WHERE EVERYONE IS TREATED WITH RESPECT. WHETHER ART AND DESIGN IS ALREADY YOUR CAREER, A HOBBY, OR A SUBJECT YOU STUDIED YEARS AGO, READ ON TO FIND OUT WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON IS AN AMAZING PLACE TO STUDY.
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WANT TO LEARN FROM SCULPTORS LIKE RICHARD WILSON OR TURNER PRIZE-WINNING GRENVILLE DAVEY? OR GAIN INSIGHT ON SURVIVING THE ART WORLD FROM GRAYSON PERRY? HOW ABOUT GETTING DESIGN ADVICE FROM JONATHAN BARNBROOK WHO CREATED ALBUM ART FOR DAVID BOWIE? THEY’RE JUST A FEW OF OUR MANY INSPIRATIONAL VISITING AND GUEST LECTURERS.
One of its kind The Professional Doctorate in Fine Art (DFA) has been running for over 20 years and is the only one of its kind. It’s widely recognised in the art world as the leading doctoral programme for fine artists. Unlike practicebased PhDs in fine art, we have a full programme and a strong student cohort so you won’t feel isolated. We are encouraging and supportive of our students. Studying art and design at postgraduate level, you’ll become critical and analytical about your own work. You will focus on your creative and professional practices, as well as the theory needed to support them.
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For the final part of the course, you’ll complete a written research report and display your work at a major exhibition. This event attracts large numbers of visitors from the art world and the general public. Our students come from the UK, Europe and worldwide, including Pakistan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Canada and the US. We designed our courses with working and mature students in mind, so you can choose to study part-time or full-time.
THE COURSE HAD AN IMMENSELY POSITIVE IMPACT ON MY ART PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONAL OUTLOOK. IT PROVIDED ME WITH CRITICAL CONTEXT AND SUPPORT, WHICH LED TO THE CREATION OF A NEW BODY OF WORK, PROGRESSING FROM SHORT FILM TOWARDS INSTALLATION-BASED WORKS INCLUDING MULTI-SCREEN SETUPS AND A WATER SCREEN.” Dr Max Hattler, world-renowned animator Doctorate in Fine Art at UEL
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Who you will learn from The quality of the artists that come out of the University of East London reflects the high standards of teaching and supervision. The MA in Fine Art is taught by the Turner Prize-winning sculptor, Professor Grenville Davey. We are all here – academics and technicians alike – to facilitate your learning. We want you to explore in whichever direction you would like to go in. You are free to traverse different areas and to get as much experience as possible.
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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.
Fantastic facilities All full-time postgraduates are guaranteed their own studio work space. You’ll also have access to free equipment hire and dedicated exhibition spaces. You can use the 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 that supports 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. We have an 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 during term-time.
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We’ve maintained an international reputation for artistic innovation and research excellence. We work alongside prestigious institutions such as the British Academy to research cultural politics and identity in sculpture and installations as well as moving images and independent films.
MY ADVICE TO MASTER’S STUDENTS WOULD BE TO MAKE USE OF THE FREEDOM AND THE GENERAL FRIENDLINESS OF UEL TO TRY OUT LOTS OF DIFFERENT THINGS, TO GRAB TUTORS AND TECHNICIANS IN THE CORRIDORS AND ASK THEM FOR ADVICE.”
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We’re affiliated to the Association of Illustrators and the Association of Photographers. Our photography department also has industry links with Ilford, Canon, Calumet, Metro and Manfrotto.
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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
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OUR COURSES ARE TAUGHT BY MAJOR ART FIGURES SUCH AS SCULPTOR RICHARD WILSON AND TURNER PRIZE WINNER GRENVILLE DAVEY
Real-world experience We teach a good balance of practical and theoretical skills. You will learn how to apply for grants and funding and how to get published, for example. A number of our students do residencies in the UK and Europe, where they get to mix with professional artists from a wider sphere.
Our students are instrumental in developing modern art and installation spaces right across the East London area, and search out new ways to show their artwork.
Alumni aspirations Many of our students go on to be established artists holding exhibitions, and a lot of the group exhibitions have been ground-breaking. Some of our students become curators or art critics. Others start or continue an academic career. Our doctorate has helped develop the work of internationally acclaimed artists such as audiovisual artist and animator Max Hattler, public artist Michael Pinsky, and South Korean painter and professor Kangwook Lee.
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We are part of the larger art community, and are linked with galleries, art institutions, museums, residencies, studios, curators, art critics and practising artists. You will benefit from input by people prominent in their areas.
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Art / Design uel.ac.uk/pg-art MA Fine Art uel.ac.uk/pg-fine-art
This course encourages you to develop your ambitious and innovative work under the supervision of some of Britain’s leading artists. You will be encouraged to get involved in ‘real world’ projects – usually exhibitions, commissions or residencies – and to organise and curate group shows internally and in east London’s thriving arts scene. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with working artists. You will have excellent opportunities to exhibit your work and take advantage of our close relationships with many galleries and of our regular engagement with professional venues and practices.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in fine art or related creative arts subject Start Dates September
Many of our graduates go on to artistic success, and almost all course alumni continue to create and produce fine art in some capacity. You will be learning from the best. The leader of the course is the brilliant, friendly and accessible Turner Prize-winning sculptor, Professor Grenville Davey.
You’ll work in exceptional facilities, including studios, print-making workshops and photography dark rooms, as well as new technologies, CAD digital media, digital fabric printing, and digital imagery.
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Our Professional Doctorate in Fine Art (DFA) course is the longest-running, most developed of its kind, with a group culture and centralised structure that makes it unique. It’s designed for artists from the UK and abroad who wish to make their practice the basis for doctoral study and can be undertaken over three years full time or five years part time. This course differs from practice-led PhDs in that you will arrive with an existing art practice to be analysed and developed, rather than create a new project.
Duration Three years full-time Five years part-time Entry requirements Master’s degree in a related discipline Start Dates September
This course has helped propel many of our graduates – who come from all over the world – into successful careers as gallery directors, deans, professors and teachers of art. You will study on an increasingly prestigious course under the supervision of some of the country’s leading fine artists, including Turner Prize-winning sculptor Grenville Davey. You will have excellent opportunities to exhibit your work and take advantage of our close relationships with many London galleries and our regular engagement with professional venues and practices. You’ll work in exceptional facilities, including studios, print-making workshops and photography dark rooms, as well as new technologies, CAD digital media, digital fabric printing, and digital imagery.
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Duration 1 year full time 2 years part time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in Fine Art or related Creative Arts subject Start date September
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The course is run by Professor Grenville Davey, the 1992 Turner Prize winner, in collaboration with Professor Fay Brauer, winner of prizes for her writing on art and interdisciplinary histories. On many other Master’s courses, students can feel quite isolated, but here at the University of East London, there is a close relationship between students and staff, and you will be very much part of a collaborative cohort.
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Developing Independent Practice (core) Research and Practice Methods (core) Interim Exhibition (core) Professional Life (Mental Wealth) (core) Realisation of Practice and MA exhibition (core)
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Careers This course has an impressive reputation for producing fine artists of considerable originality and quality. We have helped develop the work of internationally acclaimed artists.
You will visit collections, galleries, practitioners, museums and community groups, ensuring the field of study is local as well as global.
Throughout your time with us, you will have opportunities to exhibit your work and build close links with galleries and professional venues. By the time you leave us, you’ll be confident and have the contacts and support network to set up in professional practice.
Making your mark The confidence you’ll develop, plus the intellectual and interpersonal skills, will allow you to thrive as a creative practitioner in your chosen field.
To prepare you for your career you’ll organise exhibitions, and a number of our students do residencies in the UK and Europe. Our students have gone on to work as:
The course culminates in a degree show, which attracts a huge number of art-lovers and people in the industry. It provides a great transition into professional practice and has been the start of a glowing career for a great number of our students.
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On this course there is a strong element of professional practice, so you will be encouraged to get involved in ‘real world’ projects such as exhibitions, commissions and residencies. You’ll learn about setting up as a business, from tax codes to websites. We’ll support you in developing your critical thinking around art theory and visual culture. This may lead you to exciting discoveries, following Professor Davey’s world-renowned art collaborations with scientists on string theory and Professor’s Brauer’s explorations of art, science and medicine.
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How We Work With Industry Our Business & Finance programmes are closely tied to the industry – we’re situated in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas, with booming businesses, tech companies and London’s financial district on our doorstep. We have close ties to professional organisations like the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Chartered Management Institute and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, as well as companies and organisations, both local and global, in a variety of sectors. Our finance students will graduate with an accountancy qualification from professional accounting bodies like the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development East London Branch meets regularly at UEL meaning our students have excellent networking opportunities with HR professionals. Our MBA Apprenticeship students work with major organisations such as Network Rail and Barclays to offer study whilst in work opportunities and apply learning into practise.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching. As well as core topics in Business and Finance, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to remain adaptable in a constantly evolving industry.
THE ‘PROFESSIONAL LIFE’ MODULE GIVES YOU VALUABLE CONTEXT FOR THE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN ON OUR COURSES. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP, ADAPT AND INNOVATE YOUR SKILLS TO MANAGE THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your management skills by addressing new methods of project management and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that theory should apply to practise to make our students fully fitted to their future life as an expert.
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THE WORLDS OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE HAVE EVOLVED CONSIDERABLY IN RECENT YEARS. CHANGING TECHNOLOGIES, NEW INDUSTRIES AND EMERGING MARKETS HAVE ALL DISRUPTED THE WAY BUSINESSES OPERATE. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RUNNING A CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS ON AN INTERNATIONAL SCALE? OR ARE YOU READY FOR A CAREER IN THE FAST-PACED WORLD OF FINANCE? A POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OR FINANCE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN GLOBAL MARKETPLACES. WE EMBED TECHNOLOGY AT THE HEART OF OUR COURSES, TO ENSURE YOU GRADUATE WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO THRIVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE.
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Focus on professional development
Develop skills for the real world
Globalisation. Innovation. Sustainability. Leadership. Entrepreneurship. Technology. Industry 4.0. These are the key themes embedded across all our courses. Explore how they apply in your specialism and develop your professional knowledge to work in an increasingly international world.
We believe you should leave us with the skills you need to succeed in the world of work, not just in the classroom. Our Bloomberg training suite is one of the largest in the country. It provides access to the same financial trading facilities used by financial and business professionals around the world.
Our programmes prepare you for a successful professional career. Graduate with a full year of work experience from our MBA with an integrated placement. Gain professional qualifications from the Chartered Banker Institute on our MSc Finance and Risk.
Our Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth programme is embedded in our teaching. It will develop your workplace skills and prepare you for life in the digital economy. We focus on digital proficiency, emotional intelligence and social capabilities to equip you with the soft skills you’ll need in any workplace.
If you’re not already in work but aspire to leadership and management roles, our MSc International Business Management is the course to get you there. It will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to be a confident decision maker and team leader in the Industry 4.0 world. Prepare for the professional exams set by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the ACA qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales when you study our MSc Professional Accounting.
STUDYING AT UEL HAS BEEN A GREAT EXPERIENCE. ACCESS TO THE BLOOMBERG ROOM HELPS US TO FIND AND ANALYSE ALL SORTS OF DATA RELATED TO FINANCE AND ECONOMETRICS SUBJECTS. EVERYONE AT UEL, ESPECIALLY TEACHERS ARE VERY FRIENDLY.”
There is a golden thread of technology running through the school. It’s embedded into all our business management and finance courses. We will help you develop the experience and skills you need to succeed in a digitally evolving world. Work on live case studies through organisations like the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Engage with real business problems. Find innovative solutions. Our close industry links will allow you to see what’s required to get ahead in business. We have partnerships and collaborations with world-leading business, law and technology companies. These include Amazon Web Services and Microsoft. These connections will ensure you’re ready for a business world dominated by technology when you graduate.
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Join an inclusive community Our postgraduate community is diverse and international. You’ll have a dedicated academic advisor who is on hand throughout your course to provide you with support when you need it. They can also be a sounding board for your ideas and will always share their expertise. If you’re joining us from overseas, you’ll receive a lot of support to help you settle in and get to know East London.
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Studying around other commitments? Our evening classes, distance learning and technology like Microsoft Teams will help you balance work, home and university life. Use this technology to interact with your fellow students and build project teams, as well as share documents and access distance learning materials.
Make global connections We’re located within easy reach of London’s global financial and business district. East London is also a hub for start-up activity. Make the most of our globally connected campus. Visiting lecturers will introduce new perspectives and share their experiences of business and finance on an international level. Our courses attract students from all over the world. This inclusive, vibrant and entrepreneurial community is the perfect place to make lasting professional connections. You’ll develop enhanced cultural sensibilities as you learn alongside people with different backgrounds and approaches.
Research with an international focus feeds into our teaching. The Centre for the Study of States, Markets and People explores everything from global trade and international banking to the global political economy. Our teaching team is research active. They explore the issues facing international businesses and economies today, such as the gig economy, wellbeing and stress. You can attend the events we organise through our research centres. Learn about the latest technology and challenges in your field. Network with global experts in different industries. Immerse yourself in the latest thinking surrounding business management and finance. Prepare for Industry 4.0.
Add value to your studies A number of our programmes include an integrated internship. Many of our students are offered jobs in the firms they intern with. A placement is an unrivalled opportunity to show a prospective employer what you can do. Our unique links with world-leading business, technology and law companies open up exceptional placement opportunities. The Centre for Student Success is at the heart of UEL. It provides support in all areas of employability. The centre can help you apply for jobs, hone your CV and prepare for interviews. It has connections with a wide variety of national and international organisations. Use these connections to find out about job opportunities and apply for roles that excite you.
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HIGH-TECH
We have one of the largest Bloomberg training suites in the country. It gives you unparalleled access to the high-tech trading equipment that professionals in accounting, finance and economics use every day.
Industry accreditations Many of our courses are accredited by the relevant industry bodies. Our accreditations include: > Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) > Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) > Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Complete an accredited degree and you’ll graduate with professional qualifications alongside your Master’s
Take your career to the next level A postgraduate course in business management or finance can take your career to the next level. If you’re progressing straight from undergraduate, it will enhance your career prospects. You can take advantage of better graduate opportunities with your extended master’s course.
CAREERS
Already in work? Use this qualification as a stepping stone to senior managerial roles in your field. You’ll graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in senior positions.
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Wherever you go in the world for work, having a masters from UEL will put you in a strong position. Our courses focus on the challenges of the future, like Industry 4.0 and emerging technology. With this expertise, you’ll be ready to take opportunities around the world.
We have superb links with businesses in Canary Wharf, London and across the world. The course content is contemporary, skills-based and valued by employers.
Our Business Management and Finance Courses have a huge number of accreditations from professional bodies.
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THE ADDED VALUE COMES FROM OUR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INDUSTRY. ON MOST PROGRAMMES YOU’LL WORK ON LIVE CASE STUDIES AND HEAR FROM GUEST SPEAKERS WHO ARE WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY. THAT MAKES OUR COURSES RELEVANT AND CONTEMPORARY.”
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Business Management and Finance uel.ac.uk/pg-biz MSc Finance and Risk uel.ac.uk/pg-fin-and-risk
Learn about international finance, investments, banking and risk management in this CBI accredited course. This course is ideal for those looking to pursue or advance a career in financial management. One of only a handful of courses to be accredited by the CBI. If you are determined to pursue a career in the City, this degree will take you a big step closer. But the degree will also open doors to any company or organisation that needs to make evidence-based business decisions.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in Business, Finance, Economics or in the Applied Mathematical Sciences Start Dates September
Taught by active researchers with industry experience and guest speakers from leading finance companies. Close to the financial powerhouses of Canary Wharf and City of London.
MSc Human Resource Management uel.ac.uk/pg-hrm
Human Resource Management is about managing organisations fairly and helping talent thrive. Learn about HRM, leadership and change management in a global context in this accredited MSc. Accredited to the Advanced level by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. You will have a breadth and depth of knowledge that will make you an attractive proposition to employers, able to combine a theoretical and practical approach to make a positive difference.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject Start Dates January September
The CIPD East London branch meets regularly at UEL, exposing you to fantastic networking opportunities with HR professionals. Our location gives us amazing access to a huge amount of organisations that need HR staff, training and consultation.
MSc International Business Management uel.ac.uk/pg-ibm
This course will provide you with an in-depth grounding in business and management from a global perspective. It is designed to help you develop a career in international business, even if you have no experience! You will find few teaching teams as diverse as ours, bringing together faculty members with experience from all over the globe. This course equips you with the knowledge to pursue an international career in business. Relevant occupations include trainee/junior managers in multinational corporations, entrepreneurship, running a small business or becoming a consultant to SMEs or NGOs.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject Start Dates January September
Connected to the Excel Exhibition Centre, investors at the Royal Albert Dock and exciting developments at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Canary Wharf is just around the corner and east London is a prime location for new international businesses training and consultation.
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Learn to trade with our state-of-the art Bloomberg terminals.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) uel.ac.uk/pg-mba
Our MBA is a dynamic, contemporary and practical course designed to produce the business leaders of the future – whether you want to work in senior management, business consultancy, or build your own enterprise. Visit leading businesses in London, attend major industry conferences, and learn from inspiring guest speakers on this CMI accredited course. As part of the course, you’ll study a specialised ‘Professional Development’ module that is specifically designed to help you boost your career prospects and make the most of your MBA in the employment market.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject Start Dates January September
We work with institutions, from Bloomberg to Barclaycard, to bring you cutting-edge insight into the way contemporary businesses are run. We’re rooted in London’s most exciting region for enterprise, from major financial corporations to pioneering new businesses in Stratford and Shoreditch. Study in our specialist MBA suite at the Docklands campus.
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Study our full MBA course with an additional placement year. You’ll spend two semesters gaining direct experience in an organisation of your choice, giving you a competitive edge in your career. Spend a full academic year on placement and gain a CMI accredited qualification. As part of the course, you’ll study a specialised ‘Professional Development’ module that is specifically designed to help you boost your career prospects and make the most of your MBA in the employment market.
Duration Two years full-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject Start Dates September
Secure placements with our industry connections in London – we’re well connected with businesses across the capital. East London is a booming region for business, with thousands of new startups formed every year and huge projected job growth. Study in our specialist MBA suite at the Docklands campus.
MBA Apprenticeship uel.ac.uk/pg-mba-apprentice
This degree apprenticeship is for current employees who have the potential to be senior leaders. It is designed to study while in work and will improve your skills in strategic analysis, decision making and leadership.
Duration Two years part-time, plus three months’ assessment
Study while you work and make an immediate impact on your organisation.
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The MBA will help you to develop and demonstrate advanced skills to your employer, helping you to progress into senior roles.
Start Dates January October
We work with business throughout London and have CMI accreditation for our MBA course. East London is a booming region for business, with thousands of new startups formed every year and huge projected job growth.. Study in our specialist MBA suite at the Docklands campus.
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MSc Oil and Gas Management uel.ac.uk/pg-ogm
Ideal for people with no prior experience of energy management, as well those already working in the industry, you’ll learn about energy production, infrastructure and use. You’ll be equipped to work in senior roles in any area of hydrocarbon energy management. Enjoy networking opportunities with our partner, the Energy Institute, and gain pre-professional membership. This programme has been specifically designed to give you the skills, knowledge and connections to work in senior positions throughout the oil and gas industries, as well as in other energy-related positions, nationally and internationally.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject Start Dates January September
Professional connections with renowned experts in crucial regions including Norway, Scotland, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Australia and the United States Studying in the heart of London’s thriving business district means you’ll graduate with a huge head-start in a multi-trillion dollar industry.
MSc Professional Accounting uel.ac.uk/pg-prof-acc
This course provides a higher-level accountancy qualification to enhance your career prospects and professional development. You will learn how to apply theory to practice and we will expose you to the profession’s latest thinking, techniques and practices. Fast-track your accountancy qualification from the professional accountancy bodies and complete your master’s degree at the same time.
Duration Two years full-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in accounting and finance Start Dates September
You could choose to work for a big accountancy firm, auditor or taxation specialist. There will be a range of opportunities open to you, since companies of all sizes in all sectors need people who can understand numbers and offer sound advice to help them flourish. We’re well connected with several accountancy bodies, including the ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA. We’re conveniently located near the global financial hubs of the City of London and Canary Wharf. Learn practical skills on our state-of-the-art Bloomberg terminals.
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MBA MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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Duration One year full-time, two years part-time (or with a placement) Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any discipline Start date September and January
Course content
At the University of East London you’ll develop the skills you need to lead the businesses of the future. Our MBA Master of Business Administration is grounded in the real world. It’s practical. It’s dynamic. It’s focused on emerging technology. It’s taught by experts who are immersed in the world of global business.
On this course, you’ll cover:
This MBA programme is unusual because it includes work experience. On the two-year course you’ll spend a year applying your skills in the workplace. Our MBA is also fully accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). You’ll develop the leadership skills sought after by global organisations. There is plenty of support if you’re studying around a full-time job. Modules are taught in blocks, and classes are scheduled in the evenings. We’ll work closely with your employer to manage your workload and integrate what you’re learning into your role.
Careers Choosing the MBA with a placement can really help you kickstart your career. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience with a major business. You’ll apply the theory and skills you acquire through your studies in the workplace.
Focus on career development
Problem solving. Decision making. Strategic and creative thinking. Analysis and research. These are all skills you’ll develop that will help you get ahead in any workplace.
The MBA programmes focus on employability. You’ll develop awareness of the core functions of a business, including finance, HR, marketing and production. But more than that, you’ll develop resilience. You’ll learn to spot career opportunities in all their guises: a skill that will serve you for the whole of your career.
During your placement you’ll make valuable connections. You may even be offered a job when you complete your course. Talk to the industry experts who guest lecture. Use your time with them to grow your professional network.
Emerging technology and Industry 4.0 feeds into the course. You’ll graduate with a solid understanding of what this means for businesses and how you can embrace it.
The MBA will prepare you for leadership roles in organisations of all sizes. It will help you clarify your career ambitions. It will support your entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you set up your own business or rise through the ranks of a global organisation, we know you’ll go far.
Our location in East London can help you make valuable connections. It’s one of the most enterprising regions of the capital, experiencing growth like nowhere else in London. We have links with businesses of all sizes. Global financial institutions in Canary Wharf. Agile startups in Shoreditch. And everything in between.
For details about all our courses, visit uel.ac.uk/pg
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> Managing Strategy, Operations and Partnerships > Managing Finance and Human Resources for Sustainable Business Success > Marketing in the Digital Age and Corporate Social Responsibility > Business Simulation with Professional Development > Mental Wealth 4: Mental Wealth and Applied Research > Applied Business Project
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How We Work With 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. For example, our Industrial Liaison board, that regularly reviews and has input into our courses, include representatives from international organisations such as IBM, Microsoft, JP Morgan and Blackrock. Our Apprentice programmes have links with equally large companies such as Accenture and Barclays and our programmes are built on close links with companies such as Amazon Web Services. These links with industry and local SMEs will provide you with extensive opportunities for work placements where you can gain valuable experience and real-world skills. Examples of recent placements include students working for such diverse organisations as HSBC bank, Ralph Lauren and the legal firm Freshfields.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth Our Mental Wealth/ Professional Practice modules, which run across all our programmes, give you valuable context for the practical skills that you will learn on our courses and help prepare you for the world of work.
WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE COMPUTING INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE CYBER SECURITY, AI AND SUSTAINABILITY. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO MANAGE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY ORGANISATION IN THE COMPUTING AND TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your management skills by addressing new methods of project management and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that theory should apply to practise to make our students fully fitted to their future life as an expert.
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON, WE’LL GIVE YOU THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO BROADEN YOUR EXPERTISE IN THIS AREA. OUR TOP TEACHING TEAM WILL DEVELOP YOUR PRACTICAL SKILLS AND REVEAL THE INCREDIBLE IMPACT YOU CAN MAKE ON INDIVIDUALS, ORGANISATIONS AND SOCIETY.
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FROM AI TO AUTOMATION, TECHNOLOGY IS TRANSFORMING SOCIETY. NOW IT’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT PUT INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS INTO ACTION.
RANKED AT 1ST PLACE IN LONDON FOR OUR COMPUTER COURSES IN NSS 2018
Advanced tools and techniques Want to develop software? Eager to explore AI? Fascinated by data? We’ve got a course for you. From MSc Big Data Technologies to Prof Doc Data Science, all of our courses are geared towards understanding industry and exploring research. The areas you learn about depend 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.
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Businesses need you
You’ll also complete a dissertation to explore an area of computer science and digital technology that interests you. This is a crucial part of learning how to interpret research and articulate results into writing.
Software, systems and computers are a fundamental part of the way organisations work. At UEL, we’ll give you the know-how sought after by employers in a range of sectors, from finance to healthcare, manufacturing to automotive.
Some of our postgraduate courses even include time in industry. You can opt to do a placement year with our MSc Computer Science or MSc Information Security and Digital Forensics. Adding experience to your CV will show you can apply your expertise to real problems.
The School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering is an integral part of UEL. And we’ve spent decades developing our expertise in this area. Out in the world, there are already thousands of our graduates using their degree for the greater good.
A community of experts
Your next step
At UEL, we are creating a diverse learning community. You’ll study with students from over 140 countries and be supported by a team of leading academics.
Whether you’ve recently finished your undergraduate degree or already work in industry, our courses will widen your knowledge and help you take the next step in your career.
Our team are experts in a range of areas including machine learning, medical technologies, digital forensics, software systems and more. Many of them are also members of the British Computing Society, the professional body for IT. This means they’re the first to hear industry news – and they’ll share it with you.
It’s also a great option if you want to make the switch from industry to research. Many students decide to use the opportunity to develop their academic skills and prepare for their PhD.
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THE INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT HELPS STUDENTS SECURE A POSITION AFTER UEL. SOME STUDENTS HAVE WORKED WITH FORD AND EVEN BEEN OFFERED A JOB WHEN THEY FINISH AS THEY REALLY UNDERSTAND THE BUSINESS.”
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In lectures, you’ll explore the latest topics in computer science and digital technology. The teaching team will discuss the most recent research, so you’ll understand developments in the field.
Hands-on experience
Research with impact
While you’re at UEL, you’ll be able to make the most of a whole host of labs:
We’re leading the way in the field – and we’re making an impact. Our team have published hundreds of articles in respected journals, written chapters for books and spoken at international conferences.
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iStorage Ltd Total Data Warehouse Solutions Ltd London City Airport West Ham United Football Club Alliance Marketing Ltd And many more…
Professionals often turn to us for expertise. We provide support for industry through the Knowledge Transfer Scheme, which is supported by the government.
In our computing labs, you’ll work on practical tasks that help you explore network security and different aspects of practice. Most importantly, these labs are disconnected from the main university network. This means you’re completely free from the network constraints.
Our research covers a range of areas: > 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. She is currently leading a large project with industry on deep neural networks for speech enhancement and recognition. > Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Dr Saeed Sharif is leading research projects using AI to improve healthcare and playing a key role creating intelligent diagnostic systems by working closely with clinicians on an international scale. > 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. Dr Paolo Falcarin is leading a major European Union project to improve mobile software protection.
Our software is all industry-standard and free to use, so you’ll get hands-on experience with the technology. This is vital when you’re trying to impress employers after you graduate. We have networking equipment too: > Cisco Switches > Routers and servers for configuring and testing cloud-based software > Energy consumption meters > Resources for creating electronic communication systems
Expand your network We’re surrounded by a wide variety of businesses. We’ll introduce you to our network so you can create connections of your own. Our partners include: > Amazon > Ford
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It’s important you learn to creatively solve problems, but we know you also need to know how to create connections. Throughout your course, we’ll help you build on your communication skills and develop emotional intelligence through our Mental Wealth modules.
RESEARCH IMPACT
Our computing courses are ranked 2nd in London and 3rd in the country overall among all modern Universities (Guardian 2019).
According to Google Scholar’s index, UEL’s research is attracting more than one scholarly citation per day globally.
STRONG PARTNERSHIPS
Confidence is also key to your success, so you’ll learn how to present complex information. Of course, this is key as people will look to you as an expert and expect you to explain things in a way they understand.
We have 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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Computer Science & Digital Technologies uel.ac.uk/pg-compsci MSc Artificial Intelligence uel.ac.uk/pg-artintel
The course will equip you with an understanding of the computational, mathematical and business aspects of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as machine/ deep learning algorithms. The programme covers theoretical and applied aspects of AI, including intelligent systems, predictive modelling and the ethical context of AI. Gain advanced theoretical and specialist practical knowledge of progressive and emerging topics, ranging from computer vision to fintech. You will develop the professional skills necessary for a senior career in the IT industry, in a range of potential roles, including Deep Learning Engineer, Data Analyst or AI Architect.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in an engineering or computing subject Start Dates September
Our staff are well-connected experts with academic credentials and industry-backed research projects – for example, Dr Julie Wall is leading an Innovate UK grant in collaboration with Intelligent Voice to transform accountancy, insurance and legal services using AI and data analytics.
MSc Big Data Technologies uel.ac.uk/pg-msc-bigdata
This programme is ideal if you want to pursue a career as a Big Data scientist or expert, deriving valuable insights and business-relevant knowledge from massive amounts of data. The programme provides you with the in-depth knowledge and advanced skills that you will need to actively contribute to the development and design of systems for Big Data analytics. Gain a thorough understanding of the operational, strategic and practical implementation of Big Data technologies in enterprises and industries through in-depth practical training.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements A second-class Honours degree in computer science or a degree with significant computing content, or significant relevant work experience Start Dates September
The job market is currently in need of trained people with the skills to analyse and model huge amounts of data, and there is a high demand for qualified graduates. Study Big Data topics backed by contemporary research and delivered by the experts. Dr Amin Karami, the programme leader, has a wide range of expertise in Big Data Analytics, Computational Intelligence and Cyber Security in both industry and academia. Our specialist labs have everything you will need to develop a thorough understanding of a wide range of emerging technologies, such as a Cyber Forensic lab, the OpenStack Cloud platform, and multiple Big Data platforms.
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You will learn in industry-standard computing labs with access to the latest systems and software.
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MSc Computer Science (with Industrial Placement) uel.ac.uk/pg-compsci
This course is ideal if you have a first degree in computing and are looking to progress your career in the industry. You will enhance your skillset by studying cutting-edge technologies and the very latest trends in the field of computing and information technology.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Two years full-time with placement
Make it bespoke to you and your interests. Our flexible course offers a unique selection of modules in cutting-edge and emerging areas, allowing you to specialise in the area of your choice.
Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in computer science or a degree with significant computing content, or significant relevant work experience
Many of the advanced modules incorporated within the programme are offered as stand-alone professional development short courses, giving industrial repute to these modules and programme.
Start Dates September January
Your practical work and projects will be based on real-world industrial applications, supervised by subject experts at the forefront of emerging and established areas of the field.
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Our specialist labs have everything you will need to develop a thorough understanding of a wide range of emerging technologies. These range from cyber forensic lab, our OpenStack cloud platform to a virtual reality and robotics lab.
MSc Computing and Information Communication Technology uel.ac.uk/pg-compit
If you are new to computing, then this course is ideal for you. The comprehensive modules will give you a broad competence in computing, as well as practical skills to enhance your career prospects. You will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of computer science within the context of software development. This course will also develop your knowledge and skills in database systems, computer architecture and networks. The flexible nature of the course will enable you to choose from a range of advanced modules that match your career ambitions. These include emerging areas such as programming, database systems, software engineering, computer architecture and networks.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any subject other than computer science Start Dates September
Many of the advanced modules incorporated within the programme are offered as stand-alone professional development short courses, giving industrial repute to these modules and the programme. Practical work, projects and dissertation will be based on real-world industrial applications and current research supervised by subject experts at the forefront of emerging and established areas of the field. Our specialist laboratories have everything you will need to develop a thorough, critical understanding and gain hands-on experience in a wide range of emerging technologies. These range from cyber forensic lab, our OpenStack cloud platform, to virtual reality and a robotics lab.
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MSc Data Science uel.ac.uk/pg-datasci
According to Hal Varian, Google Chief Economist, “The ability to take data to be able to understand it, to process it, to extract value from it, to visualise it, to communicate it - that’s going to be a hugely important skill in the next decades.” It is these skills and the knowledge that underpins them that are the focus of this programme. This course is very popular for both home and international students. The taught components are delivered in block mode, allowing working professionals at home and abroad to more easily take the course and fit it in with their busy schedules.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in science, social science and engineering disciplines Start Dates September
Our MSc offers you an advanced qualification increasingly sought after by organisations and companies worldwide. As the holder of an MSc Data Science degree you will be eligible to apply for membership of the Royal Statistical Society and well placed for a professional or research career. You will use cutting-edge Open Source software tools which are widely used in the field of Data Science to extract value from data.
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The Professional Doctorate in Data Science (D.DataSc) is aimed at professionals who wish to enhance and/or validate data-centric, evidence-based approaches within their chosen career through a combination of taught modules and doctoral research. The programme is unique, international, and ground-breaking in offering a Professional Doctorate qualification in Data Science. As a holder of a Professional Doctorate you will have the highest possible qualification in this field and the potential to fast-track yourself to a senior position of employment. It will also provide you with the skills necessary to launch your own start-up or develop a research career.
Duration Three and a half years part-time Five years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:1 Honours in any relevant field in science, social science, or engineering disciplines and relevant professional employment Start Dates September
The programme is suited for professionals working in a variety of disciplines and areas of employment and it will enable you to apply for membership of the Royal Statistical Society. East London is a booming region for high-tech companies and the home of Silicon Roundabout.
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East London is the home of Silicon Roundabout, a thriving, exciting region for high-tech companies, thousands of new start-ups and huge projected job growth.
MSc Digital and Technology Solutions (Apprenticeship) uel.ac.uk/pg-msc-digitech
The programme is aimed at students wanting to gain a Level 7 apprenticeship Master’s degree where they can improve technical and academic knowledge while continuing in employment. This programme offers a blended approach between your place of work and our Docklands Campus.
Duration Part-time over two and a half years
Become an expert in your field and improve your career prospects.
Entry requirements 2:2 and above in a Computing or relevant degree. We will also consider applicants with work experience and alternative qualifications
Flexible and responsive approach to ensure the degree apprenticeship fits in with career goals, work commitments and end aims.
Start Dates September
UEL works directly with businesses to offer a bespoke approach with customisations that fits around individual needs.
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This programme aims to develop research-based practice amongst professionals currently working within the Information Security sector.
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This programme is currently unique in the UK, offering a professional doctoral qualification in the expanding area of information security. Our syllabus is designed and delivered with the assistance of our industrial liaison board to ensure it is keeping up with the rapid changes and challenges in cyber space.
Duration five years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 Honours in any discipline Start Dates September
Our academic team is involved in major European research projects, including the enhancement of cyber security awareness and the crucial field of software security for mobile devices and cloud computing
MSc Information Security and Digital Forensics (with Industrial Placement) uel.ac.uk/pg-info-sec
The threat of cyber security attacks is increasingly apparent to individuals and organisations across the globe. Our programme addresses system vulnerabilities and the preventative measures that may counter cyber-attacks.
Duration One year Two years with industrial placement
Our MSc Programme is unique as the only cyber security course in the UK that covers interdisciplinary topics, such as Information Security & Digital Forensics, under one title.
Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a relevant subject
The industrial placement option gives students applied experience to go into any career they choose after graduating.
Start Dates January September
Our modules are delivered in collaboration with lecturers from industry and law enforcement agencies. Our Information Security research was rated world-leading during the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. We continually work towards the design of solutions to detect, prevent, and analyse cyber security attacks
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MSc Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering (with placement) *subject to validation
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The programme is designed using Engineering Council’ attributes of Chartered Engineer and combines advanced principles from mechanics, electronics, control, computers, automation and robotics to design, manufacture and test smart and cognitive systems and devices. Your academic team includes a dynamic mix of research-active industrial practitioners, renowned researchers, chartered professionals and technologists. Our advanced engineering programme is unique, as there is a strong emphasis on professional life and employability skills, embedded throughout all aspects of your advanced technical course.
Duration Two years full-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:1 Honours in any relevant field in science, social science, or engineering disciplines and relevant professional employment. Start Dates September
Learn from industry specialists from Atkins, Constain Skanska, Laing O’Rourke, HS2 project to further widen and deepen your knowledge of real-world issues and how they link to the concepts, theories, principles, values, philosophies and hands-on practical elements taught. East London is a booming region for high-tech companies and the home of Silicon Roundabout.
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Facilities include the use of a digital robotic arm, 3D manufacturing suite, fluid dynamics channels, scanning electron microscope, CNC, plasma and laser cutting machines and much more.
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Duration 1 Year full time 2 Year part-time or with Industrial Placement Entry requirements Minimum BSc 2.2 Honours in a Science or Engineering subjects. Start date January & September
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Emerging technologies are transforming businesses. They’re boosting productivity and changing the way professionals approach challenges. Cyber security is also a burning issue for government and organisations alike.
On this course, you’ll cover: > > > > > >
At the University East London, we’ve designed our MSc Computer Science to open up opportunities across industries. In the lab and lecture theatre, you’ll learn to apply your expertise and develop skills sought after by employers globally.
Advanced Software Engineering Big Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence & Machine Vision Computer Security Cloud Computing Mental Wealth; Professional Life (Dissertation)
There’s a high demand for professionals in this area. By the time you leave UEL, you’ll be ready for a range of roles across various industries. You might work in banking, healthcare, or even something more unexpected like agriculture. Our graduates work as:
Guided by our experts, you’ll explore areas like Big Data analytics, computer security and cloud computing. A standout module is AI and Machine Vision – you’ll develop skills in digital image analysis, examine machine learning approaches, and design computing applications.
> Big Data Analyst / Business Intelligence / Business Analyst > Senior Software Architect / System Architect > IT Project Manager / IT Consultant / IT Programme Manager > Software Engineering / System Developer > AI Specialist / Robotics Specialist > Machine Learning Specialist > IoT Specialist / Smart Device Programmer > Cyber Security Specialist / IT Security Consultant > IT Infrastructure Manager > Cloud Architect
In our labs, experiment with networking equipment, from Cisco routers to servers for cloud-based software. We’ll even encourage you to take PCs to pieces and reconnect the parts so you can see how everything really works. We also offer this course as a two-year master’s with an industrial placement year. It’s a brilliant opportunity to put your skills into action and prepare for your career. Students have been on placement at Amazon, London City Airport, Ford, and more.
This course is also a great stepping-stone into academia, so you might decide to complete your PhD instead of returning to industry. You’ll have all the skills you need to kickstart a rewarding career in research.
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How We Work With Industry Our Construction, Transport and Logistics programmes are closely tied to the industry – we’re situated in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas, with regular access to ongoing projects and close connections with major organisations. Our students benefit from regular site visits to gain hands-on work experience and network with employers throughout their degree. UEL has extensive links to local employers which also give you access to fantastic internships and placements. For example, we work collaboratively with the UK’s largest manufacturer of recycled lightweight aggregate for concrete structural use, 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. Our MSc students regularly participate in national, prestigious design competitions. One organised by the Concrete Centre and sponsored by Laing O’Rourke has seen our teams take top prize in 2016 and 2018, as well as winning the sustainability prize in 2019. We also work on collaborative research projects with Newham Borough, the local council authority, focusing on addressing transportation challenges, and our MSc programmes have ‘industrial placement’ options that are delivered in close collaboration with engineering and IT companies.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching. As well as core topics in your area of interest, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to remain adaptable in a constantly evolving industry.
THE ‘PROFESSIONAL LIFE (ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT)’ MODULE GIVES YOU VALUABLE CONTEXT FOR THE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN ON OUR COURSES. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE ENGINEERING INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES. WE WILL DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO MANAGE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY ORGANISATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your management skills by addressing new methods of project management and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that theory should apply to practice to make our students fully fitted to their future life as an expert.
THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON IS BASED IN THE HEART OF A MASSIVE REGENERATION AREA – THE PERFECT PLACE FOR YOUR STUDIES. JOIN US AND WATCH THIS STUNNING SKYLINE DEVELOP, BENEFIT FROM REGULAR SITE VISITS AND LEARN TO TACKLE INDUSTRY CHALLENGES HEAD ON.
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DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS PROPOSE GRAND PLANS FOR NEW BUILDINGS. WORKING IN CONSTRUCTION, YOU’LL FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE THEM A REALITY. FOR PROJECTS TO BE A SUCCESS, YOU NEED TO BE A RIGOROUS PROBLEM-SOLVER AND UNDERSTAND DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS.
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WE’RE ONE OF ONLY A HANDFUL OF UNIVERSITIES WHO OFFER A PROGRAMME OF WEEKLY SITE VISITS TO MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Reach your potential Our students come from a diverse range of areas, from construction to civil engineering, architecture to transport and logistics. Some students have even studied law. Whatever your background, you’ll fit in and find a course that matches your goals. We’re looking for ambitious students who want to transform their future and make the world better place to live. There are a growing number of talented female students on our courses. From an undergraduate degree up to PhD, we help them start from scratch and reach the highest level of study. “At UEL, we have an incredibly diverse community and it’s a very joyful environment. It gives students an exciting opportunity to become familiar with different cultures. This is important as they will be able to work anywhere in the world.” - Dr Sohrab Donyavi, Cluster Leader
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We’re accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, which includes the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers.
CAREER FOCUS
We have a great track record in helping students find work placements with major companies such as Taylor Woodrow and Morgan Sindall, and on major projects such as Crossrail.
FIRST RATE FACILITIES
We have dedicated laboratory facilities for engineering, computing and architecture housed in new, purpose-built labs at our Docklands Campus.
What really makes UEL unique is our fantastic reputation in the wider area. As part of The School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering, you’ll be able to discuss and debate ideas with students from across subjects. We designed our MSc Construction Engineering Management to broaden your expertise and boost your employability. For us it’s important our modules meet industry needs, so we regularly talk to professionals about the challenges they face.
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UEL STUDENTS FIND WORK WITH MAJOR COMPANIES SUCH AS TAYLOR WOODROW AND MORGAN SINDALL, AND ON MAJOR PROJECTS SUCH AS CROSSRAIL
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UEL’S CAMPUS IS IN ONE OF EUROPE’S LARGEST REGENERATION AREAS. LET’S BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE TOGETHER
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To move forward, we believe industry professionals and academics need to join forces. Together, we can look at major challenges with insight, expertise and creativity. By becoming an expert, you can make a difference with specialist knowledge and an understanding of different perspectives. An important part of this relationship is applying theory to practice. On your course, you’ll join us on site visits to see the construction process in action and understand how theoretical frameworks link to the real world. If you want to boost your CV, the industrial placement is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience. At UEL, we know your success depends on top management skills and understanding the area on an international level. By the end of your course, you’ll be able to think critically and solve problems effectively. And that’s what will help you stand out to employers globally.
AT UEL, WE HAVE AN INCREDIBLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY. AND IT’S VERY JOYFUL. IT GIVES STUDENTS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH DIFFERENT CULTURES. THIS IS IMPORTANT AS THEY COULD BE WORKING ANYWHERE FROM AMERICA TO AFRICA, FRANCE TO DUBAI.”
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As well as exploring the theory that underpins this area, you’ll hone your practical skills in our specialist labs. Docklands is home to:
Your next career step Our programmes cover a diverse range of areas, from project management to sustainability, construction law to use of technology. All of this knowledge combined will help you manage different areas of construction with confidence.
> fully compliant professional qualifications laboratory > engineering laboratory > specialist surveying laboratories > architecture and visual arts centre > microprocessors laboratory > power laboratory
Our graduates have gone on to work on a whole host of projects in London and around the world, including the Shard, TFL, Ordnance Survey and Crossrail.
You’ll also have access to industry software, including the Building Information Modelling digital system.
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Construction, Transport & Logistics uel.ac.uk/pg-construction MSc Construction Engineering Management (optional Industrial Placement) uel.ac.uk/pg-con-eng-man
The programme is designed to meet the demand within the construction management industry with advanced skills. The programme provides the opportunity for you to develop deep knowledge and understanding in different areas of construction management
Duration One year full-time Two years full-time (with placement) Two years part-time
We organise weekly site visits to one of the hundreds of projects underway in and around east London, including sites like the Tate Modern Extension.
Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in any Construction related subject, Law and Business Management
The course will develop different range of skills and knowledge in the area of construction and engineering such as Project Management, Information Communication Technology, Construction Law, Supply Chain Management and Procurement.
Start Dates January September
Each semester, we’re visited by around 20 local industry professionals – known as the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) – to update us on changing requirements for graduates.
You’ll have access to sophisticated software, including the BIM (Building Information Modelling) digital system.
MSc Intelligent Transport Planning and Engineering (with Industrial Placement) uel.ac.uk/pg-intel-trans-plan
This programme will provide you with the fundamental and advanced engineering knowledge that a modern transportation engineer needs for planning and managing the complex multi-modal transport system.
Duration One year full-time Two years full-time (with placement) Two years part-time
Develop advanced skills in sustainable, integrated and intelligent transportation systems.
Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in any Construction related subject
The programme is designed to address the current and future needs of employers and to enhance your lifelong career prospects as railway engineers.
Start Dates September
Docklands Campus has the DLR (railway), City airport (runway), road network (including A13) and the Royal Docks/ Asian Business Port (maritime), all located within a few minutes of the working in close partnership with us.
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Duration One year full-time Two years part-time (or with a placement) Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any discipline Start date September and January
We know your career could take you anywhere, so we won’t just explore construction locally. You’ll think about industry on an international scale and learn how to successfully manage projects outside the UK. After studying a range of areas, you’ll complete a dissertation. It can be on any part of the course that captures your interest – pick from IT, project management, material management, procurement and more.
Invaluable industry insight Each year, we find the best companies in the area and beyond to work with. You’ll have the chance to meet professionals on site visits. And we take students to The Crystal – home to a permanent exhibition about sustainable development. We immerse you in industry on campus too. You can expect to hear from a range of guest lecturers – they’ll share their experience, talk about their career and discuss challenges they face in their role. Of course, you’ll be guided by an expert teaching team too. Two of our academics contributed to a national textbook. Dr Sohrab Donyavi, Programme Leader for this course, wrote a chapter on tendering and estimating. Mike Hurst, Senior Lecturer, wrote chapters on surveying, construction maths, and graphical detailing.
Course content On this course, you’ll cover: > Mental Wealth: Professional Life (Engineering Management) > Business Procurement and Contractual Practice > Environmental Sustainable Engineering and Logistics > Digital Construction and BIM > Research Skills and Dissertation > Industrial Placement (core for MSc with Industrial Placement)
Careers Armed with an advanced qualification, you’ll boost your employability and be able to show potential employers proof of your diverse expertise. If you decide to complete a placement year, you’ll be able to add industry experience to your CV too. Our students secure experience with a range of companies, from smaller organisations to global names. After UEL, you’ll find opportunities in a wide range of areas including consultancy, contractor and client organisations. But your options are unlimited. You might decide to explore other routes like research or management. Students from our construction, transport and logistics courses work at: > > > >
The Shard TFL Ordnance Survey Crossrail
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The construction management industry needs graduates with advanced skills. By talking to a range of professionals, we’ve designed this course to fit employers’ needs. And, to boost your employability further, we also offer an invaluable opportunity to complete a year in industry.
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How We Work With Industry Our Education courses are closely aligned with the needs and professional requirements of the education sector – we’re situated in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas, with regular access and close connections to educational establishments. For example our MA students work collaboratively with colleges and community organisations to volunteer as English as an Additional Language tutors or in schools and Early Years settings where they support the delivery of targeted learning activities and often go on to evaluate the impact of these educational interventions and part of their applied research projects. Our Teacher Training offers students Qualified Teacher Status and many of our trainees go on to work in local East London schools – in fact training to teach is a family affairs in some instances as we have a husband, wife and daughter who have all qualified through UEL and then proceeded to teach at Sir John Cass Redcoat School. 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, and our MA programmes have ‘placement’ modules that are delivered in close collaboration with these organisations.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth A focus on ‘Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth’ runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond taught time on campus. As well as exploring theory and practice, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to develop your employability skills and remain adaptable in a constantly evolving sector.
WE PROVIDE YOU WITH REAL INSIGHTS INTO THE SECTOR FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE REFLECTIVE PRACTISE, SAFEGUARDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, LEADING AND MANAGING, AS WELL AS MONITORING AND EVALUATION PROCESSES. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO LEAD AND MANAGE IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY SETTINGS SUCH AS SCHOOLS AND CHARITIES. We believe students need more than just a theoretical understanding of how to fulfil an educational role. We will work with you to maximise your knowledge through the understanding of best practice and professional ethics and develop your skills through methods of management and the use of contemporary technology. Student will have the opportunities to apply theory to practice and help practice to shape theory, through a research project, to make our students fully suited to their future life as a specialist in whatever sector they choose.
TEACHING IS MORE THAN JUST A JOB. IT’S A VOCATION.
WANT TO HELP YOUNGSTERS KICKSTART THEIR LEARNING AT A SECONDARY SCHOOL OR COLLEGE?? OR ARE YOU KEEN TO SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR A SPECIFIC SUBJECT AT SECONDARY SCHOOL? EITHER WAY IT’S A CAREER THAT OFFERS MANY REWARDS. THE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT IS EVOLVING. THERE ARE MANY OTHER ROLES THAT SUPPORT THOSE IN THE CLASSROOM AND ENSURE EVERY CHILD AND ADULT LEARNER GETS THE EDUCATION THEY DESERVE. A POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION CAN HELP YOU TAKE THE NEXT STEPS IN YOUR CAREER, WHETHER YOU’RE TAKING A STEP UP INTO SCHOOL OR COLLEGE LEADERSHIP OR MAKING THE MOVE INTO TEACHING FROM ANOTHER FIELD.
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WE’VE ALL HAD GREAT TEACHERS. OFTEN, IT’S THESE TEACHERS WHO INSPIRE US TO GO INTO THE PROFESSION, SO THAT WE CAN INSPIRE YOUNG MINDS IN A SIMILAR WAY.
Follow your passion
These courses encourage you to draw on your own experiences and to put what you’re learning into practice while you study.
When you’re 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.
We want every student to become a reflective and responsive practitioner, regardless of their specialism. Our Mental Wealth programme is embedded in every postgraduate course. It underpins every module. You’ll learn to critique your own practice and understanding.
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Teaching is a rewarding career with plenty of scope for personal development. A PGCE is your first step on this journey, preparing you for life in schools. Learn how to connect with pupils and get them excited about everything from Biology and English to History and Maths.
We’re helping you build resilience for jobs that can be as challenging as they are rewarding. You’ll learn where you can get support and the importance of asking for this early. You’ll discover your role within your local community. You’ll become an advocate for the children you teach and interact with. You’ll understand that what happens outside the classroom is just as important for a child’s development as what happens in it.
Already working in education? A specialist master’s in a field such as Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Early Childhood Leadership can help you take the next steps in your career. Our MA in Special Educational Needs will introduce you to the latest thinking on inclusive and specialist education. It’s a growing field. You’ll learn about specific learning needs and how to accommodate them in the classroom.
A supportive approach We work closely with each student on an individual level to help them achieve their full potential. Our staff come from diverse backgrounds. They use their experiences to connect with you and ensure you get the most out of your course.
If you’re ready for leadership roles within your school, our MA in Leadership in Education is ideal. It builds on your knowledge of the school environment to prepare you for positions in middle and senior management.
Prepare for the classroom All our courses are designed to prepare you for situations you’ll encounter once you enter work. Away from teacher training, many of our master’s programmes are designed to be completed while working.
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. We even work in partnership with schools to deliver some of our master’s courses in-house for their staff.
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WE’RE NOT JUST TRAINING TEACHERS, WE’RE TRAINING ADVOCATES. WE’RE TRAINING PEOPLE WHO RECOGNISE THAT AS A TEACHER THEY HAVE A ROLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THAT GOES BEYOND JUST THE SCHOOL.”
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Our courses have been rated by our students with outstanding 95% satisfaction for academic support and 95% for the teaching process.
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90% of PGCE trainees are in a teaching post within six months of completing the course.
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Our research into the service costs and equity risks associated with the marketisation and privatisation of early childhood education and care (ECEC) has directly influenced the development of national and international policies.
UEL HAS A STRONG RESEARCH CULTURE AND A REPUTATION FOR INNOVATION WITHIN
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The community of staff and students at UEL is inclusive, open and welcoming. We’ve created an environment where everyone can develop and learn. Meeting people from different backgrounds and with different ideas is part of that process. The diversity of our student body, as well as within our teaching team, will help you develop your experience. Our location in Stratford is easy to reach. That means our courses attract people from all over London who can share their varied experiences too.
You’ll be learning from the people conducting the research, not just the latest publications. We also promote teaching-informed research. This means you can influence the research we’re conducting. Questions you ask in lectures could highlight gaps in a research project. The experiences you share from your training and time in work can be valuable to research projects. On many of our master’s programmes you’ll have the opportunity to conduct your own research. You’ll be encouraged to publish papers and attend conferences.
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All of our teaching team have worked in practice. Many have been teachers. Others have held leadership positions in schools or colleges and 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.
We have a suite of specialist teaching rooms within a dedicated building as part of our school. These are equipped for teaching subjects ranging from chemistry and biology to art and food technology.
Being part of this community will give you confidence to work with children and adults from a range of backgrounds.
Our modern Docklands and Stratford libraries provide a wide range of resources, as well as specialist study areas. These are accessible 24/7 during term time.
Cutting-edge education research Our team carry out varied and impactful research. It ranges from exploring multilingualism and multiliteracies in education to the mixed economy of childcare and teachers’ construction of their identities. This research is at the cutting-edge of education – and the lessons learned are brought into the classroom wherever possible. This goes beyond research-informed teaching.
Ready for a rewarding career Careers in education are some of the most rewarding you can have. You’ll be educating and supporting a generation of young people. Our courses will prepare you for work in this ever-changing environment. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to inspire young minds, whatever age group you’re working with.
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Education uel.ac.uk/pg-ed Teacher Training UEL is one of London’s leading centres for teacher training. We work with over 200 multilingual and vibrant primary schools across London. You will have the chance to work with learners from a range of backgrounds and cultures, including those with English as an additional language (EAL).
PGCE: Primary
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You will learn to teach the primary curriculum, and support your pupils as they progress through the key stages. You can also choose to specialise in subjects, including mathematics, ICT and English as an additional language.
Specialised PGCE Primary courses
Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree Start Dates September
Primary with Early Years (3-7) Primary with English Primary with English as an Additional Language Primary with Humanities and Religious Education Primary with ICT and Computing Primary with Maths Primary with Modern Languages Primary with Music Primary with Physical Education Primary with Science Primary with SEN Inclusion Primary with SEN Special School Post Compulsory Education and Training
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Duration One year full-time
The University of East London has partnerships with over 100 schools throughout East London and Essex. Many of our graduates secure jobs in these 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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Our PGCE Secondary courses lead to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for 11-16 year olds — qualifying you as a teacher in secondary schools in England and Wales. We also offer a Post Compulsory Education and Training course (PCET), to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to teach a diverse range of learners, including those in the 16-19 age bracket as well as older returningto-learning students. The PCET qualification enables you to teach in Further Education Colleges, 6th Form Colleges, Prisons/Youth Offending Institutions, and Adult and Community Settings.
Duration One year full-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree Start Dates September
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Specialised PGCE Secondary courses > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
Secondary Biology Secondary Chemistry Secondary Community Languages Secondary Computing Secondary Design and Technology Secondary Drama Secondary English Secondary French Secondary French with German Secondary French with Italian Secondary French with Spanish Secondary Geography Secondary History Secondary German with French Secondary Spanish with French Secondary Mathematics Secondary Music Secondary Physical Education Secondary Physics Secondary Religious Education Secondary Social Science The University of East London has partnerships with over 100 schools across East London and Essex with most of our students securing jobs in partnerships schools after they graduate. 90% of trainees are in a teaching post within six months of completing the course. Have your finger on the pulse at our East London campus – the beating heart of the capital.
PGCert Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning uel.ac.uk/pg-cert-ascl
This course will help you to research educational issues surrounding autism spectrum conditions (ASC) and develop your knowledge of teaching methods and practice. It will benefit teachers and professionals who want to extend their knowledge of ASC and inclusion. The course focuses on collaborative learning. A real strength of the course is the diverse student body. People come to it with a range of expertise and experience, enriching the learning for all participants. The skills and knowledge developed on this course will allow for career progression as you gain expertise in the increasingly sought after area of special needs.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in Early Childhood Studies, Social Policy, Health Studies or related subject Start Dates September January
Our staff are practitioners in the field of SEN, with many years of experience of working with children and young people with autism spectrum conditions.
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MA Early Childhood Leadership and Practice uel.ac.uk/pg-ec
This MA will develop your ability to apply advanced knowledge and research issues to a range of early childhood settings where you work. Most people who do this course are working, so we offer you compressed teaching on one day a week for full-time students and half a day a week for part-time students. This course will support your career progression in the leadership of practice in Early Childhood contexts whether that be a nursery, voluntary organisation or a school.
Duration Two terms Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree Start Dates September
For every aspect of the course we have Early Childhood academics with knowledge and experience in the field.
MA Education uel.ac.uk/pg-ma-edu
The responsiveness of tutors always scores highly when students are surveyed about this course. Meeting your individual needs is one of our key strengths. You will enhance your ability to analyse, critique and develop your own and others’ practice while building on your intellectual, organisational and professional skills. Research skills are incorporated into all modules.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a Relevant Subject
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The course is designed for those who are teaching or are spending a significant part of each week supporting teaching and learning. It aims to have a direct impact on your teaching approaches and help you to become a more rounded, reflective practitioner.
Start Dates September January
This course can be delivered at your school if a group of ten teachers or more want to take the course together.
Prof Doc Education uel.ac.uk/pg-p.doc.ed
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. The course gives you the opportunity and the skills to conduct robust, innovative research that will improve the policy, practice and the quality of education. Postgraduate students score our academic staff highly in terms of support and the quality of their teaching - 82 per cent felt their research skills had developed during their course.
Duration Five-years part-time Entry requirements a full Master’s Degree Start Dates September
Your doctorate will enhance your professional capability through critical analysis and the use of research evidence. We stay on trend with the industry and 62% of our academic work was rated as world-leading or Internationally-excellent.
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MA English Language Teaching (Distance Learning Option) uel.ac.uk/g-maELT
This Master’s programme is the only one in London with an exclusive focus on ‘teaching’ encompassing the areas of TESOL and TEFL – as opposed to Applied Linguistics and is aimed at practising teachers as a form of continuing professional development. The student-to-staff ratio on this course is low – less than 10:1 – which means that you will receive personalised tuition and dedicated support when it comes to choosing your areas of study and research. As well as creating promotional opportunities for those already in teaching roles, this course will qualify you to teach English to speakers of other languages as well as qualifying you for other high-stake posts.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in Social Sciences or Humanities subject (e.g. Languages, English, Education, Psychology) Start Dates September
You could not choose a location in which English language teaching is more relevant. East London is a hugely multicultural, multilingual environment.
MA Leadership in Education
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The course is for all levels of leadership and tackles issues directly related to the current field of national and international education. It challenges you to develop deeper critical thinking around how to meet the needs of policy and the needs of your students and staff. The course offers a blended learning approach in which learners can engage with their learning online and discuss views in a supportive forum to extend and develop their learning. We work with a large community of local schools and our students often progress into leadership roles at very early stages in their careers.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours Start Dates January April September
The UEL MA Leadership in Education is also able to offer candidates CMI accreditation and all its modules are CMI approved.
MA Special and Additional Learning Needs (PGDIP, PGCERT) uel.ac.uk/pg -saln
This exciting online course is a collaboration between the University of East London and the Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe (ICEP). Both UEL and Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe (ICEP) have a long track record in providing high-quality courses in the field of special educational needs in the UK, Ireland, and internationally.
Duration Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours Start Dates September
Enhance your career prospects through understanding a range of learning needs, as well as developing your reflective and critical thinking about theories of inclusion and learning. The course offers a diverse range of modules devised by experts in the field. We have devised modules to enhance your knowledge of a range of learning needs, as well as to develop your reflective and critical thinking about theories of inclusion and learning.
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MA Special Educational Needs uel.ac.uk/pg-special-ed
With an estimated 20% of our young people in school with special educational needs, it is important for teachers to have access to current research and to develop their understanding and confidence in this area. UEL’s MA in Special Educational Needs is designed to critically engage with current thinking and ideas about inclusive and specialist education. The course will give you a grounding in theory about SEN and inclusion, as well as an understanding of current legislation and policy. You can personalise your learning and address areas of interest and challenge in the context of your work, allowing you to develop your own practice.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours Start Dates September
Our academics work with the likes of the United Kingdom Literacy Association, the Higher Education Academy and the International Forum for Teacher Educator Development (InFoTed). Our staff are experienced practitioners in the field of SEN, with expertise including autism spectrum condition, dyslexia, behaviour, inclusion and leadership.
PGCert Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO) The course is designed to critically engage with current thinking and ideas about inclusive and specialist education, and is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required to be a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo). The course meets the learning outcomes for the National SENCO Award (NCTL, 2015), allowing you to develop your expertise and knowledge in the area of special educational needs and disabilities while fulfilling Department of Education requirements for the role of SENCO.
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Duration Two years Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours Start Dates September
The course will help you develop a range of transferable skills that are desirable in a wide range of careers. These include knowledge of theories, legislation, policy and practice, computer literacy, planning and management and written communication. UEL’s academic staff are practitioners in the field of SEN and have experienced working with children and young people with a wide range of learning needs.
PGCert Understanding and Supporting Behaviour uel.ac.uk/pgcert-USB
This is a new and innovative postgraduate course that will enable you to study and research current and relevant issues concerning social, emotional and mental health needs and the link to challenging behaviour. This course aligns theory and practice, allowing you to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of behaviour and the social, emotional and mental health issues underlying behavioural difficulties.
Duration Two years Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours Start Dates September
The course is suitable for teachers and allied professionals working within educational settings who wish to deepen and extend their knowledge of behaviour, SEMH and inclusion. Our staff are practitioners in the field of SEN, with expertise including supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health issues, inclusion and leadership. They bring a wealth of practical experience and knowledge of the most current research to the course.
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Teaching is more than just a job. It’s a highly rewarding profession. One where you can have a positive impact on young people in your community. Our PGCE courses don’t just train teachers. They train advocates. People who are passionate about their subjects and who understand that children’s development happens in the community as much as in the classroom. 150
Duration One year full time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree or above in the subject area applicant plans to teach Start date September
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At the University of East London, we offer a full range of PGCE courses at primary, secondary and post-compulsory level. You might choose to train in special educational needs (SEN) or early years alongside your primary training. Or you could share your knowledge of Chemistry, Maths or Languages on a subject-specific secondary course.
PGCE: Primary Modules: > Learning and teaching across the curriculum and effective pedagogy > Developing and extending understanding of a specific area/subject > Professional practice: inclusive practice in multicultural urban settings > Developing understanding and skills in English and mathematics > Critical incidents in teaching > Technology-enhanced learning
All our PGCE courses involve a significant amount of time on placement in local schools and colleges. We’ll help you get the experience and hours you need in the classroom to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) when you graduate. we will support you with your QTS application.
> Developing subject expertise and subject specialism > School-based learning: reflections on practice > Research informed practice > Securing pupil progress > Active inquiry and intervention: impacting on pupil progress
Training for the future The education environment is always evolving. We don’t train teachers for work in a specific school or post. We train teachers who can reflect on their own practice and react to changes in the profession. When you leave us, you’ll have the resilience and skills to thrive in the classroom.
PGCE: Post-Compulsory modules: > Active Inquiry and Intervention: Impact on Learner Progress > Developing Subject Specialism and Expertise > College – Based Learning: Reflections on Practice
All our staff have worked as teachers. Many have held leadership positions in schools. They understand the demands and rewards of the profession. Their experience as practitioners, coupled with an academic mindset, means they’re perfectly placed to help you not only understand the theories behind education, but also the realities of life in the classroom.
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You’ll train in highly diverse, multicultural schools. Our partnership schools within East London include the Sir John Cass Foundation School, Stratford School Academy and Chadwell Heath Academy. Many of the schools in our area are rated good to outstanding by Ofsted.
We will help you find your first job and support you to become a fully qualified teacher. We’re proud to see so many of our graduates working in schools in East London. Our community-centred approach means over half of our graduates go into work in a partner school as a newly qualified teacher (NQT).
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How We Work With Industry Our Engineering programmes are closely tied to the industry – we’re situated in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas, with regular access to ongoing projects and close connections with major engineering organisations. For example, we work collaboratively with Lytag, the UK’s largest manufacturer of recycled lightweight aggregate for concrete structural use, 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. Our MSc students regularly participate in national, prestigious design competitions. One organised by the Concrete Centre and sponsored by Laing O’Rourke has seen our teams take top prize in 2016 and 2018, as well as winning the sustainability prize in 2019. We also work on collaborative research projects with Newham Borough, the local council authority, focusing on addressing transportation challenges, and our MSc programmes have ‘industrial placement’ options that are delivered in close collaboration with engineering and IT companies.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching. As well as core topics in engineering theory and practice, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to remain adaptable in a constantly evolving industry.
THE ‘PROFESSIONAL LIFE (ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT)’ MODULE GIVES YOU VALUABLE CONTEXT FOR THE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN ON OUR COURSES. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE ENGINEERING INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO MANAGE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY ORGANISATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your management skills by addressing new methods of project management and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that theory should apply to practice to make our students fully fitted to their future life as an expert.
ENGINEERS NEED STRONG TECHNICAL SKILLS. THEY HAVE TO BE EXCELLENT PROBLEM SOLVERS AND THEY NEED TO WORK AS PART OF LARGE PROJECT TEAMS. JOIN US AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON AND WE’LL NOT ONLY MAKE SURE THAT YOUR TECHNICAL SKILLS ARE EXCEPTIONAL. WE’LL ALSO ENSURE YOU GRADUATE WITH THE SOFT SKILLS EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR. READY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEPS TOWARDS ACHIEVING CHARTERED ENGINEER STATUS? OR LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO GIVE YOU BROADER EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS? A MASTERS IN AN ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE WILL SET YOUR CAREER ON THE RIGHT TRACK.
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ENGINEERING UNDERPINS OUR LIVES. IT’S IN THE CITIES WE LIVE IN. THE TRANSPORT NETWORKS WE USE. THE POWER WE GENERATE. IT’S EVERYWHERE AND IT’S ALWAYS EVOLVING. THAT’S PARTICULARLY APPARENT IN EAST LONDON. FROM OUR CAMPUS YOU CAN WATCH THE SKYLINE CHANGING WEEK BY WEEK AS REGENERATION PROJECTS TAKE PLACE.
Look to the future The world of engineering is changing. Industry 4.0 is just around the corner. Sustainability is an increasingly important factor in engineering projects around the world. We’ve recognised these changes and incorporated these topics into our courses.
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You’ll gain a thorough understanding of Eurocodes, the safety standards that underpin structural design. On the MSc Civil Engineering you can explore the future of transportation infrastructure through the module in intelligent transport systems. Our courses will prepare you for this evolving workplace. You’ll learn about the latest technology and developments in the industry. Adaptability, particularly around automation and digitisation, is an essential skill for tomorrow’s engineers. On the MSc Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering you’ll explore autonomous mechatronic systems, learning across disciplines including mechanics, computing, control, automation and robotics. The MSc Mechanical Engineering will equip you with the advanced technical skills you need to work into the essential and ever-evolving profession of mechanical engineering.
Ready for real-world problems The assignments you’re given are based on real-world scenarios. These are open-ended problems that require complex solutions. You’ll need to carry out research. Identify client requirements and restraints on a project. Work as a team. Propose solutions. It’s what you’ll be faced with when you enter work. Our students have won awards in structural design. In 2016 and 2018 a team from UEL won The Concrete Centre’s annual structural design competition. In 2019 our UEL team picked up the sustainability prize in this contest too. If you choose the course with the embedded industrial placement, you’ll spend one year of your degree working on real engineering problems.
OUR STUDENTS LEARN TO WORK TO THEIR STRENGTHS. THEY HAVE TO WORK AS A TEAM AND COMMUNICATE. THEY ALSO GIVE PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS, WHERE THEY DEFEND AND EXPLAIN THEIR SOLUTIONS, JUST AS THEY WOULD TO A CLIENT.” Dr Ali Abbas, Senior Lecturer
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We have close connections with industry and our MSc is fully accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).
OUR CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSES ARE RANKED THIRD IN LONDON
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We’re one of a few universities in the UK who offer weekly site visits to major engineering and construction projects in London.
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UEL is developing innovative technologies to promote carbonneutrality and eco-efficiency through our Sustainability Research Institute, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
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Connect with industry experts We work closely with leading engineering companies to develop and deliver our courses. Careys Civil Engineering, Atkins Consultants, Waterman Group and the London Borough of Newham are among them.
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Your lecturers will bring in guest speakers too. They use their own network of engineering contacts to enhance their teaching and give you the opportunity to interact with experienced engineers. Our proximity to central London makes it easy for you to develop industry connections. Attend industry events. Network with prospective employers. Develop professional relationships with your fellow students too.
Industry-standard facilities Engineers need tools to do their jobs and they’re becoming increasingly sophisticated. We have a range of laboratories each containing equipment that you’ll use once you start work. The industry is embracing digital ways of working. We want you to be prepared for that. Our labs will give you exposure to some of the latest engineering technology. 3D printers capable of printing buildings. A digital workshop containing robotics technology. This is just some of the equipment you’ll find at UEL. Our facilities include: > > > >
Heavy structures lab Hydraulics lab Geotechnical lab Fabrication lab
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STUDYING FOR A CIVIL ENGINEERING MSC AT UEL IS DEFINITELY THE RIGHT THING TO DO. THE MODULES PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS, OR FOR FURTHER RESEARCH. LECTURERS ARE HIGHLY QUALIFIED, SUPPORTIVE AND EAGER TO HEAR FROM STUDENTS. OVERALL, IT’S AN AMBITIOUS COURSE, IN AN AMBITIOUS SCHOOL, FOR AMBITIOUS STUDENTS.”
Join a supportive community Our student community is diverse and friendly. Study alongside people from around the world. Learn from their experiences to prepare for work in a global industry. If you’re on one of our programmes with a placement you’ll receive plenty of support. We have dedicated placement officers to help you find a role that fits in with your studies. They’ll support you through the application process as well.
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Use our Centre for Success to further improve your employability. They can help you with your CV or interview skills. They can also help you find job opportunities when you graduate.
Accredited by industry To become a chartered engineer you need the right academic base. All of our courses are accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM). The JBM is made up of four professional bodies: > Institution of Civil Engineers > Institution of Structural Engineers > Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation > Institute of Highway Engineers Completing a Master’s level accredited course is your first step towards chartered status. You’ll need three years of experience working in the industry before you can apply to become a chartered engineer. Once you have chartered status, you’ll have a broader range of career opportunities both in the UK and overseas.
Research-active staff Structural dynamics. Sustainable construction materials. The impact of climate change on structures. These are just some of the broad areas of research we focus on. Our staff are all research active and this feeds into the teaching on our engineering courses. You’ll be encouraged to follow your own research interests through your dissertation.
Flexible study options Our courses are delivered in a way that fits in with your other commitments. Sessions are only taught in the afternoons and evenings. Part-time students only have to commit to one afternoon per week to attend the contact sessions. Even if you’re studying full-time you only need to be on campus two afternoons per week.
Engineering for the future 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. You’ll be shaping the structures of tomorrow. Buildings. Bridges. Transportation networks. Water infrastructure. Engineers are behind them all. In this competitive field, holding a masters is essential to stand out. When you couple your academic qualification with the industry experience you gain on a placement, you’ll be ready for any workplace.
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Engineering uel.ac.uk/pg-engineering MSc Civil Engineering uel.ac.uk/msc-civil-eng
MSc Civil Engineering develops engineering expertise in line with the ever-changing demands of the profession. We will enhance your knowledge in all the essential areas, from geotechnical and coastal engineering to design and construction management, and we will make sure your research skills are sharp enough to give you the competitive edge when you embark on your career. Our Civil Engineering courses are ranked third in London (Guardian University Guide league table 2018). We have excellent links with major employers in the industry, including Atkins Consultants, Waterman Group, Thames Water and the London Borough of Newham.
Duration One year full-time Two years full-time (with placement) Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours or 2:1 BSc Honours in Civil Engineering Start Dates January September
We have close connections with industry and our MSc is fully accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM). East London is an area undergoing intensive urbanisation and major economic regeneration.
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PGDip Civil Engineering uel.ac.uk/pgdip-civil-eng
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering is designed to develop your engineering expertise in line with the ever-changing demands of the profession. The Guardian University Guide league tables 2015 ranked our civil engineering courses among the top four in London. Job opportunities for civil engineers are rising and our students have a great record of employment. UEL has excellent connections with industry and our postgraduate courses are accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements 3rd Class BEng or minimum 2:2 Bsc Civil Engineering Start Dates January September
You will be taught at at our Docklands Campus by respected engineers and scientists with an impressive body of research between them.
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MSc Mechanical Engineering (with optional Industrial Placement) uel.ac.uk/Msc-Mech-Eng
An innovative and multi-disciplinary programme designed for engineering professionals. It will provide students with fundamental and advanced engineering knowledge as well as hands-on skills vital for a 21st century engineer.
Duration One year full-time Two years full time (with placement) Two years part-time
It is predicted that, in the UK alone, there will be demand for 100,000 new STEM professionals per year according to the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering
We have a portfolio of more than 50 employers and industrial partners (in house engineering contacts) and can help you find placements and employment.
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Our course was created alongside industry with Ford Europe advising us on some of the modules. East London’s skyline continues to change and develop with many projects underway around our campuses..
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MSc Structural Engineering will develop your expertise in line with the ever-changing demands of the profession and enhance your knowledge in all the essential areas, from advanced structural analysis to soil-structure engineering. We will ensure your research skills are sharp enough to give you the competitive edge when you embark on your career. Our Civil Engineering courses are ranked third in London (Guardian University Guide league table 2018). The Industrial placement is an integral part of this programme, which is designed to address the demands of the profession and give students a competitive edge when it comes to their career
Duration One year full-time Teo years full time (with placement) Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours or 2:1 BSc Honours in Civil Engineering Start Dates January September
UEL has a wealth of experience in this field. For more than 50 years we have offered postgraduate courses in structural engineering, led by respected engineers and scientists with an impressive body of research. East London is an area undergoing intensive urbanisation and major economic regeneration.
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PGDip Structural Engineering uel.ac.uk/pgdip-struc-eng
We have designed our Postgraduate Diploma in Structural Engineering to develop your engineering expertise in line with the ever-changing demands of the profession enhancing your knowledge in all the essential areas of engineering, from structural dynamics and earthquake engineering to soil-structure engineering. Our Civil Engineering courses are ranked third in London (Guardian University Guide league table 2018). Job opportunities for structural engineers are rising and our students have a great record of employment.
Duration One year full time Two years part-time Entry requirements 3rd Class BEng or minimum 2:2 BSc Civil Engineering Start Dates January February
We have excellent connections with industry and our postgraduate courses are accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) Docklands Campus has the DLR (railway), City airport (runway), road network (including A13) and the Royal Docks/ Asian Business Port (maritime), all located within a few minutes of University, working in close partnership with us.
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Engineering is at the heart of our cities. You already know how your skills can help shape the world around you. Our MSc Civil Engineering is the next logical step. It lays the groundwork for your path to chartered status. It gives you the additional skills you need to thrive in management positions. 164
Duration One year full-time (two years with an industrial placement) or two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours or 2:1 BSc Honours in Civil Engineering Start date September and January
We have a wealth of experience in the sector. In the more than 50 years we’ve been offering postgraduate courses, we’ve seen the field develop and evolve. Industry 4.0 and the new technology that comes with it is the next stage of this evolution. It’s one we’re excited to prepare students for. You can see this evolution from our campus. We’re in the heart of London’s Docklands, surrounded by a variety of the latest engineering projects. See first-hand some of the biggest engineering challenges and opportunities, from intensive urbanisation to major economic regeneration.
Flexible learning This is a highly flexible course that allows you to tailor your studies to your interests. There are just two core modules. Everything else you study is up to you. One thing all our modules have in common is that they’re forward-thinking. We don’t teach you about the techniques, technology and theories of the past. We incorporate the latest engineering technology, techniques and thinking into every module. Our teaching is supported by the latest research from our experts. The course is well-structured. We maximise teaching time on specific days and offer evening classes. This means it’s a qualification you can fit in around your other commitments.
Course content You’ll cover the following core modules: > Mental Wealth: Professional Life (Engineering Management) > Applied Research and Engineering Practice 1 You can then choose from a variety of optional modules to complete your qualification. These cover everything from advanced structural engineering to intelligent transport systems.
Careers Engineering is a competitive field. To stand out, you need a master’s-level qualification. This course will prepare you for work in any organisation. You’ll graduate with a broad engineering background and have the technical knowledge required for engineering work, and also the project management skills. The two-year master’s with an industrial placement is an unrivalled opportunity to gain experience on exciting projects with some of the UK’s best-known engineering firms. Our students have worked for organisations such as: > > > > > >
● Skanska ● London Borough of Newham ● Atkins Consultants ● Careys Civil Engineering ● Waterman Group ● Thames Water
Civil engineers are in demand on projects across the board. Study with us to develop the digital proficiency and knowledge of new technologies you need to stay ahead. Imagine where a career in civil engineering could take you.
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At the University of East London we’re excited to be producing the engineers of the future. Engineers who will work on significant infrastructure projects. Engineers who will help shape our towns and cities. Engineers with a focus on the future.
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How We Work With Industry Our Fashion programmes collaborate directly with the industry in many ways. Students on the MFA Fashion course can complete a one-year placement in the fashion industry, building their knowledge, practical skills and industry networks. This all becomes invaluable in preparing students for their professional careers. We work with renowned brands such as the bridal wear label Temperley of London where our students can work across buying, marketing or management. UEL has a growing connection with the British Fashion Council, which supports both up and coming fashion professionals and hosts the annual British Fashion Awards. Many of our students take part in visits to international industry events such as trade shows in Paris and London. Work created by our academics has been exhibited in world renowned institutions including the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Tate Morden and Shenghua Art Centre. Our students past and present showcase a broad range of successes within the fashion industry. Many have gone on to work with reputable labels and companies including Marks & Spencer’s, while others have established themselves as stylists who are in high demand amongst UK publications.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth Our Mental Wealth/ Professional Practice modules, which run across all our programmes, give you valuable context for the practical skills that you will learn on our courses and help prepare you for the world of work.
THE PROFESSIONAL LIFE MODULE GIVES YOU VALUABLE CONTEXT FOR THE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN ON OUR COURSES. OUR POSTGRADUATE FASHION STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE CHANCE TO DEVELOP SKILLS SUCH AS ORGANISATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TEAM WORKING, ALL VITAL FOR THRIVING IN THE EVERCHANGING LANDSCAPE OF EMPLOYMENT. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO MANAGE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY FASHION BUSINESS FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your management skills by addressing new methods of project management and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that theory should apply to practise to make our students fully fitted to their future life as an expert.
EVENTS AND GALLERIES, STREET ART AND MUSEUMS. YOU’LL BE SURROUNDED AND INSPIRED BY PRACTICES THAT SPARK YOUR CREATIVITY. STUDENTS JOIN US FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE – OUR DIVERSITY REALLY SHINES THROUGH IN THE DESIGNS AND WORK THAT ARE CREATED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.
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EAST LONDON IS AN EVOLVING FASHION DISTRICT. FROM THE STREETS OF SHOREDITCH, LINED WITH UP AND COMING DESIGNER SPACES, TO STRATFORD, HOME TO MANY WELLKNOWN NAMES IN UK FASHION. IF YOU’RE BURSTING WITH IDEAS AND WANT TO MAKE YOUR MARK ON THE FASHION INDUSTRY, YOU’LL BE THE PERFECT FIT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON.
Unleash your creativity 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. If you already have some experience within fashion, our degrees provide an invaluable opportunity to perfect your existing techniques as well as learn new skills.
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Alongside our popular undergraduate degrees, we offer two distinct postgraduate courses designed with your future in mind. In fact, we consult an industry panel to check our modules effectively match employers’ needs. You’ll leave us with the advanced expertise you need to make your mark on the fashion industry.
Creative or business-minded? If you want to develop your skillset and push your creative practice, our Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or MA Fashion is for you. You’ll explore new technologies, including CAD, digital printing for fabric, photography and digital imagery. Matching the fast-paced nature of the industry, you’ll be constantly learning, developing, producing and honing your craft. If you want to focus on business, then our MA International Fashion Business is a great route. On this course, the goal isn’t to create, but to sell collections and learn about the components that help fashion labels operate and succeed. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with designers and help them with marketing, branding and finance. For both courses, you’ll complete a final project. This will involve working closely with artists, photographers and graphic designers to produce an item of innovative and exciting work. It’s completely up to you what area you decide to explore.
We’ll also connect you with our network so that you can secure a placement. If you’re just starting out in this industry, a placement is a great opportunity to see what it’s like to work in a fashion house or design studio. Students have worked with the likes of e-commerce companies such as Shopest and luxury brands including Temperley London. To be successful, you’ll need more than expertise and experience in fashion. As part of the Mental Wealth programme built into our courses, you’ll be exposed to insight that will develop areas such as emotional intelligence, embracing change and working effectively across cultures. Armed with this skillset, you’ll understand your role in the industry and learn to encourage changes that move businesses forward.
Close to the action You’ll live and breathe the fashion industry at the University of East London. We invite designers and industry experts on campus to share their success stories, arrange regular masterclasses and connect you with professional technicians. But the whole city is on our doorstep. We arrange visits to art galleries across the capital to inspire your work, explore creative spaces that are home to startups and visit design studios nearby. We also expose you to international fashion capitals around the world where you can experience new cultures and discover what it means to be part of this global industry. UEL is home to fantastic facilities. You’ll be able to get hands-on in our manufacturing workrooms – master the art of screen printing and learn to dye different fabrics. We’ll also give you the chance to experiment with digital printing, laser cutting, 3D printing and computer-aided design.
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WE HAVE A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY THAT COME TO UEL FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD WHO WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH CLIENTS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN LONDON.”
Flexible around you Flexibility is key – we understand that your study needs to fit with your other commitments. That’s why we’ll try to organise our seminars around you whenever we can. Although returning to education can be challenging, you’ll have all the support you need at UEL. You’ll meet regularly with your academic advisor, who will support your academic progress, as well as your personal and professional development. Of course, you can always ask your module leaders for insight into different areas of your course.
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Make an impact As part of our Mental Wealth programme, there’s a real focus on interacting with industry. Throughout your course, you’ll work on projects with real outcomes 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. Wondering what this might entail? One example is our work with ASOS, where a professional from the company sets a brief for the undergraduate students. After completing the brief, their experts judge students’ work and the winner is awarded an internship with the company. Over the years, our industry links have included: > > > > > > >
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We’re also involved in outreach projects too. One such project involves our students collaborating with Barking and Dagenham
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START YOUR CAREER IN THE FASHION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. LONDON FASHION WEEK AND LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN ARE GLOBALLY RECOGNISED AS BEING LEADING PLATFORMS FOR SHOWCASING BRITISH TALENT
Council to support migrant women who have been forced to leave their own creative businesses behind. If there’s one thing you can be certain of, it’s that you’ll never be short of opportunities at UEL. Our students have even created designs for the big screen – watch 2016’s Absolutely Fabulous to admire some of their commissioned costumes!
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Our teaching team are leaders in their field and talked about globally. Beatrice Newman, Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Fashion Design has dressed celebrities including Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding, while 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. It’s important to us that we influence in the industry through research too. Our research areas include investigating circular design (creating clothes with minimal waste) and uncovering innovative ways to use textiles. As a community, we believe it’s important to find new materials that are sustainable.
Endless career options With advanced expertise and insight into the industry, you’ll stand out from the competition when applying for jobs. Our fashion students are in high demand as employees and placement candidates due to their sophisticated skillset and professionalism. From pattern cutting to design coordination, our fashion courses open up a whole host
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THE BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL PREDICTS 20,000 NEW TEXTILE MANUFACTURING JOBS WILL BE CREATED IN 2020
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Our research focuses on sustainable design in fashion and textiles.
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of options. Most importantly, you’ll be able to show top employers that you can effectively develop ideas and successfully put them into action to solve problems.
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UEL will help you into the world of work or support and advise if you are already in a creative career.
But your options aren’t limited to entering the industry. If you’re engrossed in research, you can consider studying for a PhD, or decide to share your experience and knowledge as a teacher.
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Fashion uel.ac.uk/pg-fashion MA / MFA Fashion uel.ac.uk/ma-fashion
MA/MFA Fashion hinges on the concept of the designer as pioneer, identifying and developing new terrains beyond the frontier of the industry as we know it today. The course will equip you to become a leader and innovator in your industry. This creative, technical and practical course is for those who wish to be at the forefront of the industry. Our MA/MFA prepares graduates for a variety of careers including product development, fashion technology retail management and PHD study.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any subject. Start Dates September
UEL has an extended network of fashion industry contacts and we also offer an industrial placement. Live and breathe fashion in East London’s creative heartland where many designers, creators and artists have established themselves.
MA International Fashion Business uel.ac.uk/ma-ifb
This rich and varied course combines theoretical constructs with practical commercial solutions. It will provide you with contemporary management skills in a fashion context. Be taught by industry practitioner, Kent Le who currently works for branding agency Grain Creative and has done projects for John Lewis, Devotion New York and Elizabeth Emmanuel. We also have guest speakers from Paul Smith, Burberry, Kanye West Studio (Milan) and LOVE magazine. An opportunity to graduate with two pathways, an MA International Fashion Business with Marketing Management or Luxury Branding.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree with evidenced knowledge of the fashion industry Start Dates September
Every year we organise different study tours such as our annual February trip to Premier Vision Trends Show in Paris. You’ll study in our beautiful, waterside Docklands campus. Situated in east London’s creative heartland, with its pop-up artistic stores and design trade fairs, it’s a fashion hotspot guaranteed to inspire you.
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You’ll bring your designs to life by working with students from across UEL and London’s creative community. With our wide network, we’ll also help you find a placement. Past students have made an impression in the studios of Hussein Chalayan, Polo Ralph Lauren, Meadham Kirchoff, Erdem and more.
Real projects with real clients As part of the Professional Life module, you’ll design a project to deliver outside UEL. This could be anything from a fashion show at a local youth group to a fundraiser for a charity of your choice. This year, students are working on projects such as Mencap workshops, This Girl Can: Fit For All Campaign, fashion networking events and creative projects to engage school age children with traditional crafts. Decide whether you graduate with an MA or Master of Fine Arts (MFA). For the MFA, you’ll complete two extra modules, including a creative cross-disciplinary residency to produce a second collection. You’ll also have the opportunity to present a conference paper and show your work outside UEL.
Course content On this course, you’ll cover: > Identify: New Concepts and Technologies > Define: Concepts and Technologies > Define: Live Industry Project > Professional Life: Advanced Fashion Portfolio (Mental Wealth) > Consolidate: Concept and Technologies > Fashion Consultancy Project/Internship MFA modules > MFA Creative Practice > MFA Professional Platform
Careers At UEL, we’ve developed strong links with the fashion and textiles industry over the past 30 years. We’ve worked with companies such as Erdem, Polo Ralph Lauren, The Collection, ASOS, Marks & Spencer and Timothy Everest. Because of our brilliant reputation in this area, our students are in high demand as placement candidates and graduate employees. Our MA/ MFA Fashion alumni make their mark as: > > > > > >
Designers Design coordinators Pattern cutters Fashion technologists Product developers Retail managers
But your opportunities don’t end there. Discovered a passion for research? You could complete a PhD with us at UEL. Want to pass on techniques to new designers? Become a teacher and inspire others.
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Through creative briefs and industry critiques, we’ll encourage you to think analytically about different aspects of fashion design. At the same time, you’ll refine your own research and development methods to create innovative and exciting results. Throughout the course, our expert team will support you through a mix of inspiring seminars, workshops and live briefs.
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How We Work With Industry Our Global Studies programmes are closely tied to the industry. We work on collaborative research projects with organisations locally and throughout the world and all our postgraduate students are welcome to become part of our vibrant research community. Our Global Studies programmes are taught by cutting edge researchers with wide ranging international expertise on topics that include 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 Western Balkans. Our MSC NGO and Development Management programme is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Global Development Studies and Research which is considered the gold standard in the quality of Global Development postgraduate training programmes. UEL has been home to the Refugee Council Archive for over a decade and it is one of the largest collections of materials on refugees and forced migration in the UK. We have connections with major European and International community sector bodies and NGOs such as UNICEF, World Vision and Amnesty International. Our students have the option to be involved in work-based learning placements or internships with local and international organisations as well as taking part in civic engagement projects at UEL.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies beyond traditional teaching. As well as core topics in politics and international development theory and practise, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to remain adaptable in a constantly evolving industry.
THE ‘PROFESSIONAL LIFE’ MODULE GIVES YOU VALUABLE CONTEXT FOR THE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN ON OUR COURSES. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE SUSTANABILITY. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO MANAGE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY GLOBAL ORGANISATION FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your management skills by addressing new methods of project management and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that theory should apply to practise to make our students fully fitted to their future life as an expert.
WANT TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST POLITICS? FEEL PASSIONATELY ABOUT THE REFUGEE CRISIS? A POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN A GLOBAL STUDIES SUBJECT IS THE IDEAL WAY TO GET A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THIS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING FIELD, WHATEVER YOUR GOALS. AT UEL, THERE’S A COURSE TO SUIT ANYONE WHO WANTS TO MAKE COMMUNITIES BETTER AND HELP TRANSFORM LIVES. PERHAPS YOU WANT TO TRAVEL THE WORLD ADVISING GOVERNMENTS AND NGOS, OR WORK WITH REFUGEES AND PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CONFLICT. WE OFFER DEGREES IN MSC INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NGO MANAGEMENT, MA REFUGEE STUDIES, OR MA CONFLICT, DISPLACEMENT AND HUMAN SECURITY THAT GIVE YOU THE SKILLS TO WORK IN THE FIELD. OR MAYBE YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN CHALLENGING SITUATIONS. OUR MSC INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE PUBLIC POLICY OR MSC INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS GIVE YOU A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF GLOBAL POLITICS AND HOW POLICY CAN SHAPE COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUAL LIVES. THIS IS KEY FOR CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE.
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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.
Find your niche Conflict. International development. Refugee studies. International politics. Public policy. Our courses cover some of the biggest issues facing us today. So it’s no surprise our graduates are making waves at the likes of the World Health Organisation, Refugee Council UK, Asylum Aid or British Red Cross.
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YOU WILL BE TAUGHT BY ACADEMICS INVOLVED IN CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH IN THEIR FIELDS. THE CENTRE FOR NARRATIVE RESEARCH, CENTRE FOR REFUGEES, MIGRATION AND BELONGING, AND THE CENTRE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CHANGE ARE ALL BASED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON They’re researching key issues we’re facing in today’s society, from the effects of conflict and environmental challenges on human security to the wellbeing of migrants in London, and public policy responses to the key issues we face in a globalised world. We’ve developed some unique and specialised subject areas. Our MSc International Relations is the first in the UK to focus on global environmental politics. Our MA Refugee Studies is the first postgraduate course of its kind in the UK, offering a unique refugeecentred approach to the problems faced by people who are forcibly displaced.
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DOING THIS MASTER’S COURSE HAS ENHANCED MY SKILLS IN PROJECT AND PROGRAMME DESIGN AND BROADENED MY UNDERSTANDING OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES. I CAN NOW APPLY FOR JOBS FROM A WIDER BASE AND WITH THE SKILLS I GAINED, I CAN ALSO APPLY FOR POSITIONS THAT I COULD NOT APPLY FOR BEFORE.”
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Your research might take you to new and unexplored subject areas. With our libraries and facilities, you’ll be well catered for. We’re home to specialist facilities like the Refugee Council Archive – one of the largest collections of its kind. Our staff are actively contributing new material to their fields, and are always keen to share. Need insight into digital diasporas or gender power systems? All you have to do is ask. 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. Our international community brings its own unique perspectives to your subject. Your classmates will bring lively discussions to any topic. Our researchers specialise in everything from European politics and policies to urban deprivation in Mumbai. And with optional modules for many of our courses, you’ll get to experience new ideas from other departments across the University
Onwards and upwards You can make a difference. University of East London graduates are improving lives across the UK and around the world – as teachers, researchers, or experts advising governments, charities and major corporations. We’ll give you the skills. You just decide what you want to do with them. Work at the United Nations or international thinktanks. You could even start your own NGO to work directly with people in need – the possibilities are endless.
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Our MSc NGO and Development Management is one of two in the UK accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Global Development Studies and Research.
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Our students have secured jobs at sector-leading organisations such as Medecins Sans Frontieres, The British Red Cross, The Refugee Council and the World Health Organisation after graduating.
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Global Studies uel.ac.uk/pg-global MA Conflict, Displacement and Human Security uel.ac.uk/ma-cdhs
On this cutting-edge course, we will help you to develop the skills and understanding to prepare for employment in the fields of conflict management and resolution, humanitarian assistance and displacement, human rights and development initiatives. This cutting-edge course is taught by research-active, well-published academic staff who are experts in their field. A people-centred approach to human security which prepares students for non-governmental as well as government-sector employment, both in developing and developed countries.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 Honours in a relevant subject Start Dates September
We are very well connected to refugee, social justice and human rights networks that will help your career opportunities, including UNICEF.
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Students have access to seminars, workshops and conferences organised by the Centre on Human Rights in Conflict, the Centre for Social Justice and Change, the Centre for Migration, Refugees and Belonging and the Feminist Research Group.
MSc International Relations uel.ac.uk/msc-inter-relate
The course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping global politics and state and inter-state relations. It will also give you an appreciation of the context of international relations in terms of global inequalities, power and environmental risks. This cutting-edge course was the first of its kind to have a special focus on global environmental politics.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours Start Dates September
The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need for a career working in a global body, government department or organisation dealing with international policy. Our academic team are world-renowned experts in current global debates through their pioneering research.
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This established course, which has been running for ten years, examines the central issues facing developing countries in today’s globalised world, giving you the skills for a job in development and the wider sectors. We are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Global Development Studies and Research which is considered the gold standard in the quality of Global Development postgraduate training programmes. Our wide-ranging contacts enable us to facilitate placement opportunities in development agencies and aid and relief organisations as well as in the voluntary sector.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a Relevant Subject Start Dates September
Our staff are actively involved in development work and research around the world and we have an alumni network of former students who are working in NGOs or have set up NGOs themselves.
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Forced migration is a global phenomenon and an area of increasing concern in Europe and beyond. On this course you will study the multiple factors associated with refugee crises and the economic, political, social, cultural, and environment pressures which lie behind the search for asylum. The Refugee Council Archive is one of the largest collections of materials on refugees and forced migration. It’s a treasure trove of information on displacement, flight and exile and on refugee community life.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours Start Dates September
We focus on practical experience for employability. We’ll encourage you to establish links with NGOs to find placement opportunities. Our students have diverse backgrounds, and some are refugees themselves. Our academic team have extensive work and research experience in the refugee field.
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Plan projects. Network with professionals. Evaluate sustainability. Research theories. This one-year course gives you the opportunity to learn the theory behind development management while developing practical skills to make a difference in the sector. 188
Duration One year full time and two years part time. Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a Relevant Subject Start date September
With modules covering the key issues NGOs are facing, you’ll have a solid understanding of the development sector, as well as the wider picture across society. And thanks to the applied nature of your work, you’ll have plenty of practice coming up with development plans and policy briefing papers. The course isn’t just about turning up to lectures. We encourage you to take part – in fact, most of our classes will be in a workshop format to make sure we incorporate different perspectives. With your fellow students coming from a diverse range of backgrounds, from countries across the world, there will be a really broad mix of ideas.
Learn from the experts Our teaching team have experience with NGOs across the world, from the UK to India, Ethiopia to Peru. They’ll infuse the course with findings from their latest research, and help you understand the theory behind your work. With specialisms in areas like multidimensional poverty or the commons, their expertise will directly feed in to your classes. As well as our regular team, we bring in outside experts to talk about their work and their experiences. Some are graduates from the course who have gone on to prominent positions with organisations like Mother’s Union or Compassion UK.
Course content We’ve developed a range of modules which cover some of the biggest issues in the sector. > Global Development Now (Mental Wealth) (core) > Project and Programme Design for Development (core) > Research Methods (core) > Policy and Practice of Humanitarianism and Development (core) > Independent Applied Research Project/ Dissertation (core) > Sustainability and the Commons (option) > Conflict, Displacement and Human Security (option) > Forced Migration in the Global Era (option) > Quantitative Data Analysis (QDA) (core) We’ve made sure your classes and assignments are relevant to your career. For example, in Project and Programme Design for Development you’ll need to come up with a programme from scratch, using your knowledge of the theory to develop something useful in the real world.
Careers If you’re joining this course, there’s a good chance you have a career goal in mind. Whether you’re looking to move into a senior position, or get into the sector for the first time, we’ll help you develop the skills and confidence you need. With our links with organisations across the world, we’ll help you arrange a placement to get some vital experience. You’ll learn how things work and have a clearer idea of the direction you want to go in.
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Interested in working in the voluntary sector? Whatever your background, whether you’ve just finished a literature degree or you’re working in social policy, this course gives you the expertise needed to succeed. And, as one of just two courses in the UK accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Global Development Studies, you can be confident it’s a good career move.
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How We Work With Industry Our Law, Policing and Justice programmes are closely aligned to the industry. We have connections with many law firms throughout London and beyond. Our students benefit from internships with large, well-known players like Duncan Lewis Solicitors who have won the British Legal and the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards. UEL works alongside the London Community Rehabilitation Company, a law enforcement agency, to prevent re-offending and help people reintegrate into communities to lead productive lives. We are at the leading edge of human and technology interaction with our academics investigating young people’s pathways into cybercrime and online harm. A recently opened research centre based at UEL will help the police, criminal justice system and other agencies respond to future threats by understanding criminal behaviour as well as criminal opportunities presented by future technologies. Baroness Hale, a British Judge who served as President of the Supreme Court is visiting the University to address the subject of 100 years of women in legal practice and our connections with the Red Lion Chambers, who specialise in complex crime, serious and corporate fraud, regulatory enforcement and public law means that students can gain experience in all of these areas.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching.
THE ‘PROFESSIONAL LIFE’ MODULE GIVES YOU VALUABLE CONTEXT FOR THE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN ON OUR COURSES. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE LAW, POLICING AND JUSTICE INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE CYBER SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL LAW. THIS WILL HELP YOU TO REMAIN ADAPTABLE IN A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING INDUSTRY. The Mental Wealth module ties into the profession from day one. These modules are taught by practitioners or academics that have been active in practice and gives students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching.
OUR LEGAL SYSTEMS AND PROFESSIONALS MUST REFLECT THE CHANGES IN SOCIETY. EVERYDAY, NEW CHALLENGES EMERGE AS A RESULT OF GLOBALIZATION. WANT TO BEGIN OR DEVELOP FOR A CAREER IN LAW, PUBLIC POLICY, HUMAN RIGHTS OR CRIMINOLOGY? OR ARE YOU A PRACTITIONER WHO WANTS TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER? A SPECIALIST POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN LAW OR CRIMINOLOGY WILL ALLOW YOU TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND NETWORK YOU NEED TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT.
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SOCIETY IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING AND LAW IS A CENTRAL PART OF THAT CHANGE, BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. LEGAL TEAMS, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENTS, NGOS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SECTOR REQUIRE GRADUATES WHO UNDERSTAND HOW THIS EVOLUTION TAKES PLACE. THEY MUST BE ABLE TO APPLY THEIR KNOWLEDGE TO NEW SCENARIOS AND BE ABLE TO SEE THE BIG PICTURE.
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THE UEL LEGAL ADVICE CENTRE GIVES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY THROUGH FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY OR OBTAIN LEGAL AID FOR IT
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Not sure what direction to take? Choose from a variety of modules on our LLM, allowing you to specialise in different areas of law, such as human rights advocacy, business and financial law or international law and legal practice. 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. 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. Policing and cybercrime professionals can take the next steps in their career with our new MRes in 21st Century Policing and/or Cyber Society. In this research-based degree you’ll choose your research specialism. Engage with global experts in the areas of cybercrime and policing including Dr Sarah Fox, Professor Julia Davidson and visiting professor Dr Mary Aiken.
More than theory We are one of the only UK universities that offers an LLM with a guaranteed placement. You’ll spend ten months working on real cases and developing valuable professional connections. Our Law Clinic provides a faceto-face legal advice service, the only one in our area of Newham. You’ll support people who are unable to pay for legal advice and develop practical legal skills. 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. They will help prepare you for the demands of working in areas like cybercrime or human rights advocacy.
Join a community of learning We want our students to be part of our academic community. Some of our lecturers are former UEL graduates themselves. Take the opportunity to talk to them and develop your professional network. This community also includes your fellow students, as well as those who have recently graduated. You’re encouraged to learn from one another, develop professional contacts and share your experiences.
Research with an impact As a student, you will be part of our research community at the University of East London. You will have the opportunity to join one of our research centres, as well as engage with recognised experts in their fields. Our staff have particular expertise in African law, Banking and Finance, Cybercrime, Property and International Human Rights. Our lecturers publish research with national impact. Professor Julia Davidson is one of the country’s foremost experts on cybercrime and online harm. She has published reports for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport about online harm for both children and adults. Dr Sarah Jane Fox publishes across a number of areas of policing, as well as security and terrorism. This includes risk and vulnerability, the movement of persons, good and services (including online), the training of officers and officer development. Professor Kofi Kufour specialises in African law and he has written extensively about international human rights, environmental law and the law of the World Trade Organisation. He is the editor of the African Journal of International and Comparative Law and in
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2016, he published “The African Human Rights System: Origin and Evolution African Unification: Law, Problems and Prospects” with Carolina Academic Press. Dr Iwa Salami is an expert in financial law and economic integration in emerging economies. She is currently working on a research project on Financial Technology Regulation in Africa, where she is assessing the benefits and implications of mobile payments and cryptocurrencies in Africa. Dr Aaron Winter writes on extremism and hate speech and regularly comments on these issues in the media.
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Their research is engaged with the real world, looking for solutions to some of the most pressing problems facing society today.
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As a LLM student, you will have the opportunity to undertake a work-based placement through the NGO, Pro-Bono Communities. This will allow you to develop your legal skills and put your knowledge into practice
We’ve been commended for the support we provide for our students. Our postgraduate courses are taught in the evenings to fit in with your other commitments. Our classrooms are next to the lecturers’ offices and our doors are always open.
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You’re also welcome to attend additional sessions to develop specific skills, such as project writing.
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Our academics are leading the way in fields such as human rights law and international law, with 99% of research rated as ‘internationally recognised’ (REF 2014).
Your experiences at UEL don’t end in the classroom. They stretch into your professional career. Our courses develop your resilience, a passion for lifelong learning and the professional skills you need to succeed.
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These attributes are embedded in every postgraduate programme to enable you to face the challenges that await in your professional career.
Modern learning environment
Our modern Docklands and Stratford libraries are excellent spaces for learning and research. You can access them 24/7 during term time, allowing you to fit in your studies around your life.
Making a difference Our postgraduate law, policing and criminology degrees will help you make a difference. You only have to look at some of our alumni, people like Gina Miller and Imran Khan, to see what you could do.
99% OF OUR LAW DEPARTMENT’S RESEARCH RATED AS ‘INTERNATIONAL QUALITY’
You’ll be ready to find solutions to some of society’s most pressing legal issues, whether you’re coming straight from an undergraduate degree or taking the next steps in your professional career.
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We are based on a modern campus with excellent transport links to the rest of London. Our mooting room and Law Clinic are located on the same campus, so it’s easy to use these facilities during your studies.
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Law, Policing & Justice uel.ac.uk/pg-lpj MRes 21st Century Policing / Cyber Society *subject to validation
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This research-based degree offers you two pathways, allowing you to focus your research in one of two key areas. Choose to specialise in Cyber Society and research topics related to cybercrime. Alternatively, the 21st Century Policing pathway allows you to address new and evolving problems in contemporary policing outside of cybercrime, including road traffic and domestics. This course gives you the flexibility to study topics that really interest you, at the cutting-edge of contemporary policing knowledge.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in law, social sciences, humanities or a related subject. Start Dates September
As a research-based degree, this course will give you the foundation to move into academia via a PhD or give you valuable skills and knowledge to advance your career in policing.
LLM Energy and Natural Resources Law uel.ac.uk/pg-llm-energy
You will study regulatory trends in oil, gas and minerals placing them in the broader contexts of economics, politics, technology, the environment and sustainability. This ensures you are right at the centre of current issues that are changing the industry. This distinctive LLM offers a combination of modules that are not available at any other university. You will be well placed for a career in the energy or minerals industry. Your options include oil or mining corporations, law firms, regulatory or standards bodies, finance or research institutions or environmental groups.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a business or sport-related subject Start Dates January September
You will benefit from our guest lecturer programme, with the chance to network with leading legal minds and business management experts. You will be based in the home of our law department, University Square Stratford (USS), which provides state-of-the-art study facilities.
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Our academics are experts in their field, publishing widely in topics including policing, counterterrorism and youth justice. They’re well connected with institutions across the justice sector, from local community groups to the Metropolitan Police.
LLM General Law and Pathways (Business and Financial Law) (Human Rights Advocacy) (International Law and Legal Practice) (Transitional Justice and Conflict) uel.ac.uk/pg-llm
If you already have an LLB, this course will allow you to progress your career through advanced study of law. However, you don’t need a law degree to study our LLMs, as you will be trained in the analytical and legal skills needed to complete the course. Our pathways allow you to specialise in specific areas of law, drawing on the wide-ranging expertise of our department. The course provides the opportunity to undertake a work-based project so you can gain practical experience and build professional links, while our renowned Law Clinic enables you to work on real legal cases with local people to enhance your clinical skills.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in law, social sciences, humanities or a related subject Start Dates January September
We have a well-established reputation in legal education and international legal research. We’re embedded in the east London community through our Law Clinic and connected to global networks of legal experts.
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You’ll have access to leading research databases and libraries, including the library of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies in Russell Square.
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Duration One year full-time or two years part-time or full-time with a placement Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any discipline Start date September and January
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General Law General Law with a placement Business and Financial Law Human Rights Advocacy International Law and Legal Practice Transitional Justice and Conflict
Whichever pathway you choose, you’ll have the chance to put your legal skills to work during your course. There are placement opportunities on every LLM we offer. Our LLM General Law with a placement is one of the first postgraduate qualifications of its kind in the UK.
Learn from legal experts We have national and international experts teaching on each of our LLM pathways. The Centre for Human Rights in Conflict is based at UEL. It hosts regular events where you will hear from speakers with international expertise in the field of human rights. Our links with the Financial Conduct Authority benefit students on the Business and Financial Law pathway. Every module is designed to give you practical experience of a specific area of law. Seminars and lectures are supported by workshops, class discussions and case studies. All these sessions are taught in the evenings, allowing you to fit your studies around your other commitments. You’ll have the option of writing a postgraduate dissertation or conducting a work-based project, which can be a placement. This will introduce you to new professional contacts. It’s also an opportunity to develop your practical legal skills as well as your knowledge of a specific legal issue.
Course content On this course, you’ll cover: > International Law: Problems and Process > Applied Project or Work-Based Project There are optional modules on every LLM pathway, as well as further core modules.
Careers Combining postgraduate study with a placement will make you stand out. It provides an excellent opportunity to apply your practical legal skills in the real world. If you perform well on your work placement, it can even lead to employment once you graduate. On our LLM General Law with a placement you will spend ten months working, as well as a year studying at UEL. Your placement will be linked to your studies to give you highly relevant legal experience. The NGO Pro Bono Communities arrange all our postgraduate legal placements. On the other pathways, you can undertake a placement as part of the work-based project. Use your placement to develop your network of legal contacts and to enhance your CV. You can further develop your practical legal skills by getting involved with our Law Clinic. It’s a key part of our postgraduate programmes and is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the local community. But you don’t have to follow a career in the legal field. Your analytical intelligence and understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks can open doors in business, government, journalism and NGOs.
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At the University of East London, we offer specialist LLMs in fields where we have national and international expertise. You can choose from one of the following LLM pathways:
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How We Work With Industry Our Media and Journalism courses are closely connected to the industry to ensure you get a head start in this highly competitive field. Many of our students directly benefit from our close links to industry partners through placements at major companies such as Endemol and the BBC. UEL 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 study 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.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching. As well as core topics in Media and Journalism theory and practice, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to remain adaptable in a constantly evolving industry.
WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE MEDIA AND FILM INDUSTRIES FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT ELEMENTS SUCH AS RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES, PROJECT INITIATION AND PLANNING, AND BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP MEDIA AND FILM PROJECTS TO ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your productivity and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that the hands-on application of theory into practice gives our students both the skills and confidence to thrive in both today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.
LET US INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR FANTASTIC NETWORKS – WE HAVE DIVERSE CONNECTIONS ACROSS COMMUNICATIONS, FILMMAKING, DIGITAL MARKETING AND MORE. YOU’LL BE SPOILT WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK, TO INVESTIGATE AND DISCUSS CHANGING MEDIA, LISTEN TO GUEST LECTURES AND WATCH EXPERTS IN ACTION ON INDUSTRY VISITS.
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RECOGNISED GLOBALLY AS A CREATIVE CAPITAL, LONDON BOASTS THE HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF MEDIA AND JOURNALISM JOBS IN THE UK, AND ALMOST ONE IN THREE OF THE UK’S CREATIVE ECONOMY JOBS (LONDON.GOV.UK). THIS MAKES IT THE IDEAL PLACE TO EXPAND YOUR EXPERTISE, WHETHER YOU’RE ALREADY WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY OR WANT TO JOIN US FROM OVERSEAS.
Explore new ground Our media courses don’t follow a rigid format – we respond to what’s happening in the world and give you the freedom to delve deeper into areas that interest you.
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Join our MA Filmmaking and you’ll explore documentary, fiction, multi-channel installation, and more. Working with students from across the globe, you’ll explore the different ways in which moving images can be created. Keen to investigate media and marketing industries further? Our MA Media and Communication Industries is for people who want to prepare for careers across the media, as well as professionals who want to explore new insights, develop research skills and broaden their expertise.
FINE TUNE YOUR STORY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON Connections across the city
On the other hand, our MA Media, Communication and Global Development will suit you if you want to start or develop a career as a development practitioner. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for professionals working at an NGO. You’ll broaden your critical understanding of how media and communications contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Boosting your Mental Wealth Employers are looking for more than expertise. They’re looking for people with the right attitudes, skills and behaviour. To guarantee you tick all the right boxes, we’ve built our Mental Wealth programme into all our of our courses. You’ll cover a range of areas, from digital proficiency to emotional intelligence, embracing change to working effectively across cultures.
Our network spans across the city. One of our partners is the Branded Content Marketing Association (BCMA), the leading global member association for branded content practitioners. We have great links with production companies, creative agencies and global media platforms: > > > > > >
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Not only do we work with media professionals, we also partner with civil society organisations involved in communications research, policy and advocacy, journalism and public engagement.
Once you’ve mastered a skill, you can add it to your Career Passport. This shows potential employers evidence that you’ve invested time on your personal development as well as your study.
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THE WELCOMING NATURE OF UEL IS KEY. OUR COURSES ENGAGE AN INTERNATIONAL AND DIVERSE STUDENT BODY AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO INVESTIGATE TOPICS OF CONCERN, SUCH AS ETHNIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY ACROSS THE MEDIA INDUSTRIES. Professor Simon Robertshaw, Dean of Arts & Creative Industries
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THE MA FILMMAKING COURSE HAS TAUGHT ME HOW TO FULLY DELIVER MY CREATIVE VISION IN DOCUMENTARY AND FICTION BY EXPERIMENTING WITH CINEMATIC AND SOUND DESIGN TECHNIQUES WHEN APPROACHING BOTH. THE COURSE HAS PROVIDED A HIGHLY SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH I CAN MAKE MISTAKES AND LEARN FROM THEM, WHICH IS A TESTAMENT TO THE DEDICATED TEACHING TEAM.”
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Surrounded by industry experts Throughout your time at UEL, you’ll be guided by a team of expert teaching staff. With years of experience between them, they’ll empower you with knowledge and encourage you to look at media industries from different perspectives.
Studying filmmaking? Dr Jill Daniels, an awardwinning filmmaker, will pass on her expertise and share her insider stories. She’s been creating documentary films since 1989 and her work has been shown all over the world.
Your next career step The world of media and journalism is competitive. But, with a strong set of advanced skills, you’ll stand out from the crowd.
CONNECTED
We have partnerships with major companies across the city like the BBC and Endemol.
Our graduates work in media production, content creation and management, marketing communications and a wide range of careers across communications. Alternatively, you might decide to challenge yourself to a PhD and build on your training.
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Our graduates have gone on to work in top journalistic fields like Sam Wostear who works for Britain’s best selling daily newspaper The Sun.
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Learn from leading creative figures in exceptional facilities such as our moving image studio and Emotion UX Lab.
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For example, you might study with Dr Tony Sampson, a renowned expert in digital media culture, specialising in social media marketing, virality (socio-digital contagion) neuromarketing and neuroculture.
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Media & Journalism uel.ac.uk/pg-media MA Filmmaking uel.ac.uk/ma-film
This diverse and innovative course will equip you to integrate theory and practice of film production to an advanced level. With modules in documentary, narrative fiction, sound design and experimental approaches to filmmaking you will gain experience in all aspects of film production: research and idea development, screen-writing, directing, cinematography, sound recording and editing. You will learn in a creative, collaborative environment which draws upon the research of leading filmmakers, screenwriters, film theorists and historians. You will work with professional filmmakers and video artists and will experience first-hand the full range of skills, techniques and procedures used in the film and creative industries.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in Humanities, Social Science or Art/Design related subject, with preference to Film Media and Arts Start Dates September
London is the centre of the UK’s film and television industry. There are plenty of networking and work experience opportunities to help and support filmmakers looking to kickstart their career.
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You will have the use of our professional production studio and post-production suites, along with production facilities in HD video (Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K), sound and film. Our production and post-production workshops are all delivered by expert technical instructors.
MA Media and Communication Industries uel.ac.uk/ma-mediacom
The media industries that inform and entertain are also leading sectors of employment. This course explores both the cultural and economic aspects of media. Today, more than ever, media professionals need to understand the cultures, forms and practices of contemporary communication industries, and recognise and respond to changing conditions, challenges and policy issues. Investigate contemporary media and marketing communication industries through research, industry work/study experience, and (optionally) by developing your media production skills.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a relevant subject Start Dates September
UEL works with leading industry from digital publishing, audio-visual, mobile and social media, to advertising and other promotional industries. Our partnership with the Branded Content Marketing Association means they can also recommend placement opportunities.
MA Media, Communication and Global Development uel.ac.uk/ma-mci
Are you a journalist or communications professional keen to learn more about contemporary global development issues? Are you a development practitioner or NGO staff needing to update your understanding of the media? Engage with some of the most important topics in today’s globalised world while enhancing your analytical and media production skills. Acquire the knowledge, skills and qualifications to initiate a career change or to take your career in the media, journalism, NGO or global development to a higher level.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a relevant subject Start Dates September
Study alongside our wide network of industry professionals and researchers and access scholarly and professional networks such as C4D, Development Studies Association, National Union of Journalists, International Federation of Journalists and One World.
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Duration One year full-time, two years part-time (or with a placement) Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any discipline Start date September and January
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Already work in media and want to broaden your expertise? Or decided to make the switch to media research? UEL is the perfect place to prepare for the next step in your career. Our students join us from all over the globe and work in a diverse range of roles, from music marketing to TV production.
On this course, you’ll cover: > Investigating Media and Communication Industries > Global Media, Communication and Development > Professional Practice and Research Methods (Mental Wealth) > Final Project
On this course, you’ll examine the impact of media and marketing communications across advertising, PR, brands’ and shared media. At the same time, you’ll look at issues like access, cultural diversity, creative expression, business innovation and governance.
> Quantitative Data Analysis (required for ESRC recognised MA) > Media and Marketing Communications > The Moving Image > Documentary Cinema > Audiovision > Sustainability and the Commons
You’ll be guided by teachers including Professor Jonathan Hardy. He’s a renowned expert in UK and European media policy and gave evidence to Parliament and regulators on influencer marketing and native advertising. As well as an internationally renowned author, he’s a member of editorial boards, including Digital Journalism, and leading research groups.
Careers We’ve designed this course to prepare you for a variety of careers in the management and production of media content and services worldwide.
Live and breathe industry We’ll connect you with our network, so you can find an invaluable work-study placement. Our industry partners are diverse, ranging from leading advertising agencies to media production companies and social enterprises.
You’ll be able to show academic and applied skills in research, planning and communication. Impress employers with enhanced skills in content creation and production processes.
To expand your expertise, we’ll support you while you carry out research in an aspect of media industries that interests you. This could be digital publishing, music, social media, or another area of marketing communication.
Our alumni work in a range of creative, strategic and support roles across the media industry: > > > >
We’re part of one of the largest ESRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnerships in the UK, the UBEL DTP and this MA is ESRC-recognised. Find out more at https://ubel-dtp.ac.uk/.
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How We Work With Industry Our Medical Sciences programmes have been designed with industry and clinical partners to provide graduates with key skills and experiences that will help them secure employment in a range of sectors. Our location in a fast growing and vibrant area in London provides graduates access to employers in both the public and private sector. Our laboratory facilities have state-of-the art industry standard equipment which allows students to develop key practical skills and technical experiences within a wide range of specialisms. Also, within our programs 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. This invaluable experience helps students refine and expand their skillsets as well as to gain additional applied experience.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth UEL’s signature Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond learning traditional subject specific curricula. As well as encompassing core theory and techniques in Biomedical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Science practice, our courses also have a Mental Wealth module that help you hone key transferable skills that are highly desirable to employers in these rapidly evolving industries.
THE ‘MENTAL WEALTH’ MODULE GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO FULLY DEVELEOP YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE BIOMEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE ETHICS, HEALTH AND SAFETY OR QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE PROCEDURES. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE TO ANSWER KEY RESEARCH QUESTIONS AND SOLVE REAL-LIFE LABORATORY PROBLEMS. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your productivity and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that the hands-on application of theory into practice to gives our students both the skills and confidence to thrive in both today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.
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CANCER. DEMENTIA. DIABETES. INFECTIOUS DISEASES. THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE HEALTH CHALLENGES FACING THE WORLD’S POPULATION TODAY. OUR COURSES IN MEDICAL SCIENCES WILL GIVE YOU THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS YOU NEED TO CONTRIBUTE TO EXCITING 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.
Follow your passion Our taught masters courses in this field are designed with a central core to give you the knowledge and skills you need regardless of your specialism. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of specialist modules to tailor your degree to your interests.
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Immunology and Immunotherapy. Clinical Microbiology. Health and Disease of Physiological Systems. These are just some of the fields you can specialise in on our MSc Biomedical Science. Study our MSc Pharmaceutical Science and you could specialise in Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Analysis or Pharmacology. Our MRes in Bioscience is specialist from the outset. You’re encouraged to collaborate with your supervisor before you start the course to decide on a suitable project area. This course gives a wonderful taster of a PhD. You should graduate with published papers in your name. As part of the Mental Wealth programme built into our courses, you’ll cover skills such as resilience, emotional intelligence and more. The programme is designed to help you make an unforgettable first impression at interview, grow into your role and be an effective leader. Once you’ve mastered a skill, you can document it in your Career Passport. This unique document proves you’ve invested time on your personal development alongside your study.
Research-based teaching The research within our school is diverse. The neurological mechanisms of addiction. The health impact of e-cigarettes. Robotics development to help the recovery of stroke patients. Tick-borne diseases. Preventing transplant rejection. Discovering new antibiotics and designing new vaccines. This is just a flavour of what’s happening. This research is an integral part of our courses and feeds into the teaching on every level.
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TEACHING CAN BE VERY DRY IF IT’S NOT YOUR OWN WORK. TO PUT ANECDOTES OF WHAT YOU’VE DONE AND FOUND INTO YOUR TEACHING MAKES IT COME ALIVE. FOR MOTIVATING, DRIVING AND ENTHUSING THE STUDENTS, I THINK IT’S ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL.” UEL IS THE TOP Professor Sally Cutler, Head of Department of Bioscience LONDON MODERN UNIVERSITY FOR RESEARCH QUALITY IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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Our research is ‘internationally excellent’ and we work collaboratively with world class institutions like Kew Garden.
PLACEMENTS
UEL will help enhance your career advancement with placements in hospitals, research labs and the commercial world.
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Most of our master’s courses are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, so you can be sure they have the official seal of approval.
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Be part of a nurturing community We’re proud of the inclusive and supportive community we’ve created at UEL. You’ll join a community of students from a variety of backgrounds. Our academic team are passionate about nurturing the next generation of medical researchers and scientists. Postgraduate courses in medical sciences require a significant commitment. We’re here to provide support and help you balance your research and university studies around other aspects of your life.
Global connections
Spending time developing your professional network is important. Placements give you an opportunity to develop valuable workplace skills and research experience. They could even lead to a job when you graduate.
We have strong links to the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), which accredits our MSc Biomedical Science. This is also an excellent place to find work placements.
We also collaborate with organisations around the world. This gives our students an opportunity to work on research projects that have a real impact. These connections also allow you to access highly specialist equipment and take your research to the next level.
THE WAY WE’VE DESIGNED MODULAR STRUCTURES OF THE COURSE, WE AIM OUR STUDENTS TO ACQUIRE THE BEST POSSIBLE INTELLECTUAL AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS FOR THEIR LIFE-LONG LEARNING.”
Careers that have an impact Some of our students become so passionate about their research that they decide to follow a career in this area. Others go on to work for bioscience and pharmaceutical organisations, working on projects that have the power to change lives. Whatever path you decide to follow, you’ll have the skills and resilience you need to overcome the challenges you face in any workplace.
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PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN DIAGNOSING DISEASE AND EVALUATING EFFECTIVE TREATMENT
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Medical Sciences uel.ac.uk/pg-med-sci MSc Biomedical Science (with Specialism) uel.ac.uk/pg-biomed
This course allows you to enhance your career prospects in a range of specialist areas within biomedical science, focusing on either of the following: Biotechnology and Genomics; Cancer Biology and Therapeutics; Clinical Microbiology and Immunology; Medical Physiology or Toxicology. We are the top modern university in London for our area of research and eighth in the country (Biological Sciences, CUG, 2018). Our goal is to equip you to progress in any science-based career or, if you have other career goals, to enrich you with the investigative, analytical, and communication skills that are sought by most employers.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements 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 Start Dates September January
This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) – this recognition enhances future career opportunities.
Your learning environment will involve lectures, seminars, workshops, independent web-based learning and laboratory-based learning in our state-of-the-art facilities.
MRes Bioscience uel.ac.uk/pg-mres-bio
Our MRes Bioscience is designed to help you develop and demonstrate the key skills necessary for a career in research. This course contains a structured programme of research skills training, and the opportunity to study a range of specialist bioscience subjects in depth. Bioscience contributed to the outstanding results in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, in which 86% of our work was rated either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree and a research proposal Start Dates September
This course will provide you with an excellent grounding if you are seeking a career in the increasingly competitive research environment You will work in our newly refurbished laboratories and become familiar with a range of equipment that you will encounter in your later career.
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We arrange visits to major drug companies, hospitals and other potential employers. Representatives from these organisations also deliver lectures on site.
MSc Pharmaceutical Science (with Specialism) uel.ac.uk/pg-pharma
This course will give you a detailed understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of pharmaceutical science and help develop the skills needed for individual and collaborative research in areas such as drug development. This course is designed and tailored to your own preferred specialism in either of the following: Pharmaceutical Analysis; Pharmacology; Physiology; Phyto-pharmaceuticals or Toxicology. You will receive ideal training for employment in drug companies, or for continuing your studies with a PhD or further work at a university or research institute.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Physiology, Pharmacology, Applied Biology or Toxicology Start Dates September January
We often carry out research in collaboration with other leading research universities in London, as well as overseas institutions. Our Phyto-Pharmaceutical scientists have close links with researchers at Kew. You will benefit from regular field trips and visits to herbal suppliers and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
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Your studies will be overseen by experts at facilities that include newly refurbished laboratories with the latest analytical equipment.
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Duration One year full-time or two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject Start date September and January
It’s a challenging course, but one that’s highly rewarding. It’s fully accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, which will enhance your career prospects. You’ll develop your knowledge in various areas of biomedical science, graduating with a solid foundation to build on.
Course content On this course, you’ll cover: > Experimental Techniques and Laboratory Practice > The Biology of Disease and Clinical Diagnosis > Evidence-based Practice and Career Development (Mental Wealth) You’ll choose option modules for the rest of your course. This allows you to specialise in an area that interests you. The option modules are:
UEL’s Mental Wealth programme is embedded throughout the course. These elements will help you learn how to overcome challenges and solve problems. You’ll develop resilience and flexibility: essential skills in any profession.
> Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology > Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Control > Health and Disease of Physiological Systems > Immunology and Immunotherapy > Research Dissertation
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Research is an essential part of this course. Our lecturers run cutting-edge research projects alongside their teaching – projects that focus on filling existing knowledge gaps. That’s the kind of research you’ll be contributing to.
The skills you’ll develop on this course can lead to a range of career options. Analysing complex datasets. Critical thinking. Presentation and scientific writing. These are skills you can apply in any profession.
You’ll carry out hands-on research in an area that interests you. This experience is invaluable when you’re looking for work in biomedical sciences. We always make sure our students get credit for their research work in any papers that are published. We’ll also support you to conduct research in collaboration with other organisations to give you access to specialist equipment or skills that aren’t directly available in our team or institution.
A master’s-level qualification is essential if you have ambitions of completing a PhD. Competition for PhD studentships is fierce, but you’ll have a good body of research experience and core skills to support any application. An MSc in biomedical science doesn’t have to lead to work directly in this field. The teaching profession is crying out for people with your skills and scientific knowledge.
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This master’s programme will give you a strong set of core skills and knowledge. It’s what you need to work in this field, but also has applications far beyond. More than that, it allows you to specialise in an area you’re truly passionate about. Not sure where your passion lies? We can help you find it as you continue your studies at postgraduate level.
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How We Work With Industry Our Performing Arts programmes are closely tied to the industry – you will be taught by people who not only produce internationally recognised research but are also professional practitioners who understand the creative industries. Never mind the fact that London is renowned throughout the world for the quality and innovation of its theatre. We not only have established networks with theatres, performance makers and arts centres in East London and beyond but we also reflect innovative industry practice by partnering with cultural institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum. UEL students are currently making performance work in collaboration with the museum based on their archive to create an original piece of work that will be performed in the museum. We give our students the tools to form their own companies and knowledge on how to operate in the industry by giving them an understanding of artistic leadership, funding and creative producing. We also understand the importance of growing networks and that is why we invite industry professionals, actors, theatre directors and producers to give masterclasses and share their artistic practice and also their knowledge of the industry.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching. As well as core topics in performance practice, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to remain adaptable in a constantly evolving industry.
THE ‘PROFESSIONAL LIFE (PERFORMANCE PRAXIS) MODULE GIVES YOU VALUABLE CONTEXT FOR THE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN ON OUR COURSES. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRIES FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE CREATIVE PRODUCING. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO MANAGE AND PRODUCE PERFORMANCE WORK FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your creative skills by addressing new methods of producing. We believe that our practice led and industry focused programmes make our students fully fitted to their future life as professional in the Performing Arts.
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SKILLS-BASED TRAINING, YOU’LL BE IN THE RIGHT PLACE TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF. IF YOU WANT TO BECOME A REFLECTIVE PRACTITIONER, WE’LL HELP YOU EXPLORE THE INDUSTRY FROM A WHOLE NEW PERSPECTIVE TOO. 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. MAKE UEL YOUR SAFE SPACE TO EXPERIMENT WITH IDEAS, BUT ALSO THE PLACE WHERE YOU GRASP THE PRINCIPLES OF PERFORMANCE.
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UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON VS. DRAMA SCHOOL? THERE ARE MANY DRAMA SCHOOLS ACROSS THE CITY, BUT THERE’S SOMETHING THAT SETS US APART. WE COMBINE PRACTICE AND THEORY TO EMPOWER YOU AS A CREATIVE ARTIST AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO QUESTION WHAT YOU SEE ON STAGE.
A campus with creative energy At UEL, our community is diverse. It’s something we celebrate – the sense of creative energy from people across different cultures is something special. You’ll study alongside people from all different backgrounds with varying levels of experience.
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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 becoming part of. Others have worked in practice for years but decided to develop academic skills and explore the world of research. Fancy a change? Many students use our courses to make the move from acting to directing.
Explore acting, directing or a mix of both We offer three postgraduate courses in performing arts: MA/MFA Acting, MA/MFA Theatre Directing and MA Contemporary Performance Practices. To boost your employability, we work with a range of industry professionals to design all of our programmes.
For all three courses, you’ll create a final showcase. Every year, students create a range of performances. It doesn’t have to be from an existing script – we encourage students to devise their own plays. We also invite industry professionals to watch these, so you’ll have a great opportunity to impress. Worried about how you’ll squeeze study in? We’ve thought about that too. When designing our courses, we didn’t want to exclude anyone. That’s why we run the majority of our teaching in the evening.
What does success look like? All our programmes foster creative and performance skills to help you develop into independent artists and critical/reflective practitioners. We recognise that learning to work together effectively is crucial to your career and reputation in the industry so we encourage collaboration across all programmes. As part of the Mental Wealth programme built into our courses, you’ll learn how to become an independent creative artist. We’ll cover a range of areas, from digital proficiency to emotional intelligence, embracing change, to working effectively across cultures. This will help you understand what professional practice involves and how to maximise your success.
So which one will you pick? If you can’t decide whether you want to explore acting or theatre directing, our MFA/MA Contemporary Performance Practices is a great option. You’ll study a mix of modules from both programmes. You will explore art as practice through an interdisciplinary approach to experimental performance.
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MY WHOLE WORLD WAS OPENED UP BY THIS COURSE. THE CONTENT CHALLENGED ME AND I WAS CONSTANTLY LEARNING BOTH FROM MY LECTURERS AND MY FELLOW STUDENTS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR ART AND DIVERSE IN EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUNDS. REHEARSAL SPACE AND TIME AT THE NEW STRATFORD CAMPUS IS PLENTIFUL AND YOU CAN HIRE OUT EQUIPMENT FROM CAMERAS AND MICROPHONES TO RECORDERS AND BOOMS. THERE ARE REALLY NO EXCUSES NOT TO PRODUCE THE BEST WORK YOU CAN.” Takunda Kramer, MA Acting
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THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT PERFORMANCE WILL DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CRAFT.
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UEL’S MA HELPED GIVE ME THE SPACE AND SUPPORT TO RESEARCH AND DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE WORK I WANT TO CREATE.” Tom Drayton, MA Theatre Directing
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To help you explore industry, we bring professionals to give guest lectures and hold masterclasses. The actors we invite to campus have experience of film, TV and national stages like the National Theatre. Most importantly, they understand how to work with students like you. Curious about who we know? Nadia Fall, Artistic Director of Theatre Royal Stratford East, has shared her experiences with students. Actor, Paul Bazely, is also a close connection. You probably know him from Benidorm and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Our performing arts partners Thanks to our location, you’re only 15 minutes from central London. We’ll introduce you to our impressive network of performing arts partners. We work with theatres including: > > > >
Stratford Circus Theatre Royal Stratford East Half Moon Theatre Arcola Theatre
But you don’t even have to leave campus to benefit from brilliant facilities. The Black Box studio is our professional theatre production space. It’s equipped with top quality lighting, sound and HD video kit.
Learn from our experts Throughout your course, you’ll be guided by our team of experts. They have years of experience between them and you’ll feel inspired by their stories of success. 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 – a company that creates new BAME artists and 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. She has also worked with the feminist live art collective, Speaking of IMELDA. They have a great reputation for research too. Many of their projects are funded by organisations like the Arts Council England. Ask them what they’re up to and they’ll always have something new they’re working on.
50% OF THE RESEARCH WE’RE UNDERTAKING IN THE FIELDS OF MUSIC, DRAMA, DANCE AND PERFORMING ARTS WAS JUDGED TO BE EITHER ‘INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT’ OR ‘WORLD-LEADING’ (REF, 2014)
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Your future as a performer or director 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.
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One of our graduates worked as an assistant director for National Theatre of Wales and now runs his own theatre company. We think this is proof that your advanced expertise will help you take action on your ambitions.
You can study for our MA degrees even if you’re in full-time employment or looking after a family.
You will work with proficient practitioners on UEL’s academic team and benefit from master classes from visiting professionals.
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If you decide not to return to practice, many of our students decide to teach or complete a PhD in the area. Most importantly, we’ll show you how to make a realistic income from something you love to do.
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Performing Arts uel.ac.uk/pg-perform MA Acting uel.ac.uk/ma-act
Our unique master’s course combines the academic study of performance with a practice-based approach to the art of acting.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time
An impressive 50% of the research we’re undertaking in the fields of Music, Drama, Dance and Performing Arts was judged to be either ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’.
Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 Honours in Theatre/ Performance studies or related subject
Work with an experienced professional actor as a mentor who can help guide and support you into taking the first into the professional creative world.
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We have extensive links with the performance industry. Our state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Stratford is surrounded by theatres and offers excellent transport links including rail, bus, Tube and DLR services.
MFA Acting This is a practice-based programme for those wishing to develop a career as a professional actor, an innovative theatre praxis and an understanding of creative producing in London, the centre of British theatre. Our Centre for Performing Arts Development (CPAD) has become an international centre for research in the performing arts and supports research that is concerned with political, philosophical, cultural, ethical, socially-engaged and community applied issues. We’ll give you the chance to work with a mentor, an experienced professional actor who will offer you support and advice and help you make the step into the professional creative world.
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Duration Two years full-time Four years part-time Entry requirements An Honours degree in a relevant subject Start Dates September
The programme is practice-based and industry-facing, aligned with both main stage and contemporary arts practice. London is the centre of British theatre and home to the West End theatre, usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world.
MA Contemporary Performance Practices uel.ac.uk/ma-cpp
Are you a maker? An artist? An activist? Do you feel you need to do something in reaction to a deep crisis in the future of humanity, to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty? Are you longing for a space of discussion that brings together artists, scholars, and activists to create new types of cultural productions that transcend, rather than merely criticise, the status quo? This interdisciplinary programme utilises a practice-based approach, working across traditional disciplines of spoken word, performance, drama, sound/music and urban dance, as well as game-design, technology and applied/community-based practices.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 Honours in Theatre/ Performance Studies; Dance/ Choreography; Music/Composition or equivalent professional experience Start Dates September
Our programme is in Stratford’s thriving cultural quarter, home to a diverse range of cultural and performance venues. Professional rehearsal studios and technical facilities including music technology and editing suites to support your production values.
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MA Theatre Directing uel.ac.uk/ma-theatre
If you want to pursue a professional career as a theatre director, underpinned by a clear intellectual understanding of your practice, then our exceptional and practical MA course is ideally suited to you.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time
This is a flexible course ideal for those with work or family commitments.
Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 Honours in Theatre/ Performance studies or related subject
We’ll give you the opportunity to develop the technique and knowledge which will equip you for professional theatrical practice.
Start Dates September
You will work with professional theatre directors in master classes and hear from leading figures in acting and directing. London is the centre of British theatre and home to the West End theatre, usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world. Learn at our brand-new performing arts building in Stratford with its industry-standard studios and theatre production spaces.
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The programme is practice-based, and industry-facing aligned with both main stage and contemporary arts practice. We give students the support to develop as theatre directors and independent creative producers with the ability to make high quality and innovative performance work. The programme is delivered in industry-standard studio facilities in the evenings and weekends to enable access for those with work or family commitments. Students will have the opportunity to take master classes with industry professionals and each will be assigned a professional mentor to advise on their artistic and professional development.
Duration Two years full-time Four years part-time Entry requirements An Honours degree in a relevant subject Start Dates September
Produce your final shows in a professional venue in London, the heart of British theatre. Teaching will take place in the industry standard studio facilities at USS and the professional arts venue Rich Mix.
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The MA / MEd / MFA is a new progressive programme that enhances interdisciplinary learning capacities in individuals and organisations. Students will develop the necessary skills to enable innovation and leadership at all levels through a combination of arts-based creative practice, project development and entrepreneurship. The course culminates each year in an annual Global Learning Futures Conference. Meet the complex challenges of the 21st Century workplace with this dynamic, multi-dimensional course in interdisciplinary learning design, that can be adapted to create value and impact in varied professional industrial contexts.
Duration One year full-time Two years full-time for MFA extension Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 Honours in a Relevant Subject, or equivalent professional experience Start Dates September
Course focus is on developing employment, progression and development opportunities for practitioners currently embedded in a professional context, or for graduates seeking to enhance their skills.
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Duration One year full time or two years part time Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 Honours in Theatre/Performance studies or related subject Start date September
This programme takes its inspiration from theatre work performed across the UK, Europe and internationally. By analysing different aspects of successful plays, you’ll sharpen your expertise. At the same time, we’ll help you work with actors and create performances from scratch. You can choose to study an MA or a Master of Fine Arts (MFA). For our MA, you’ll join us for one year and create a final showcase for an audience of industry professionals. For our MFA, you’ll have a chance to specialise further and create a full-length production piece.
Inspiration from experts and places Whichever route you choose, you’ll be guided by academics and practitioners from the creative industries. We know some big names in the business – past guest speakers include British movie star Terence Stamp and the artistic director of Theatre Royal Stratford East, Kerry Michael. For one of the projects on this course, we partner with a museum in London. This might be somewhere like the V&A or National Maritime Museum. You’ll use their archive as inspiration and showcase your performance to an audience in the museum.
Course content On this course, you’ll cover: > > > > > >
Director and the Text Devised Project Contemporary Performance Making Research Methods in Creative Practice Performance Platform Mental Wealth: Professional Life Performance Praxis
Careers Throughout the course, you’ll meet professionals from a range of companies. It’s up to you to network and make a lasting impression. Our partners include: > Theatre Royal Stratford East > London International Festival of Theatre > Hoxton Hall > Hackney Empire > Stratford Circus > Half Moon Theatre With connections across the city, you’ll leave UEL in a great position. Apply your expertise to your current role, explore new opportunities, or even set up your own business. But you don’t have to return to practice. Many of our students continue to PhD level study to further explore the theory behind theatre directing.
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What have you achieved so far? Maybe you’ve worked in industry for years. Or, you’ve just finished your undergraduate degree and want to advance your skills. You might even be an actor intrigued about directing and wondering whether this is a route you want to explore.
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How We Work With Industry Our Psychology programmes are closely tied to industry. UEL’s Psychology School is one of the largest and most well-respected in the UK. We have partnerships with many major healthcare providers, private businesses and organisations. For example, our students develop their skills and experiences through supervised clinical practice in a variety of placement contexts. In fact, many of our graduates are now running NHS services in the local area. Our research is joint first in the UK for impact and relevance. We undertake research with a variety of industry partners like the Gambling Trust, Department of Education and the NHS.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching. As well as core topics in psychology theory and practise, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to remain adaptable in a constantly evolving industry.
THE ‘MENTAL WEALTH’ MODULE DEVELOPS VALUABLE COMPETENCIES SUCH AS EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING AS WELL AS ENCOURAGING ALL STUDENTS TO ‘GIVE BACK’ TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PLACEMENT WORK. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your management skills by addressing new methods of project management and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that theory should apply to practice to make our students fully fitted to their future life as an expert.
BUT WE’RE CREATING CHANGE. AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON WE OFFER A RANGE OF COURSES AIMED AT HELPING YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEED FOR CHANGE AT INDIVIDUAL, ORGANISATIONAL AND SOCIETAL LEVEL. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON GRADUATES OUT IN THE WORLD MAKING A DIFFERENCE. SOME COUNSEL PEOPLE THROUGH TRAUMATIC PERIODS OF THEIR LIVES, OTHERS MANAGE THE WELLBEING OF EMPLOYEES AT GLOBAL ORGANISATIONS WHILE OTHERS SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULT WELLBEING IN SCHOOLS. YOU CAN BE PART OF THAT CHANGE. WHETHER YOU’VE JUST FINISHED YOUR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE, ALREADY WORK IN THE SECTOR, OR WANT TO COMPLETELY SHIFT CAREER.
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WE LIVE IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD, CALLING OUT FOR ACTION. RATES OF INEQUALITY ARE RISING AS ARE DEMANDS FOR PEOPLE WITH WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. TO PUT IT IN PERSPECTIVE, THE NHS ISSUED A STAGGERING 70.9 MILLION PRESCRIPTIONS FOR ANTIDEPRESSANTS IN 2018.
Leading the way UEL has been teaching psychology for almost 60 years – and the School is one of the largest in the UK in terms of academics, researchers and students. Because of our size and influence, we’re well-connected with employers in the health and business industries, local authorities and NHS trusts. In fact, we have been training counsellors for almost 40 years and services are now run by our graduates.
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We’re leading the way in everything we do – from the areas we research to the programmes we design. Some of our postgraduate courses are the first and only ones of their kind in the country or in Europe.
PROFESSOR JOHN READ HAS PUBLISHED FIVE BOOKS AND OVER 150 RESEARCH PAPERS, MOSTLY ON THE SOCIAL CAUSES OF
Take the MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology for instance. It’s completely unique in the way it integrates these two disciplines and the knowledge and professional skills it offers as a result. Many students launch their own wellbeing consultancies or coaching practices after taking this course.
Courses that match your career goals From postgraduate diplomas, to master’s or to doctorate programmes, we’re here to help you succeed at every stage of your psychology career. Our students want to work in a variety of settings, including wellbeing and mental health services, so they study our Counselling & Psychotherapy or Integrative Counselling & Coaching Master Courses, or our Clinical, Counseling Psychology and Educational Professional Doctorates.
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Can’t join us on campus? Take a look at our distance learning courses. A popular option is our MSc Humanitarian Intervention. This online training course is designed for people working in humanitarian organisations, wherever they are in the world. We also offer our MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology online with bespoke webinars utilising the latest online teaching software.
Designed with your career in mind Every course is geared towards helping you build professional skills. Whether you end up working in the NHS, in charities or social enterprises, in private healthcare or with businesses, you’ll be confident tackling the challenges you face. The majority of our courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society, for instance, our popular MSc Psychology conversion programme. Other programmes are accredited by other relevant bodies, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy or the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. This means employers will recognise the value of your qualification.
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If you work in HR or management, you might decide to study Occupational and Organisational Psychology or Business Psychology. On these courses, you’ll focus on employee wellbeing and success at work.
Postgraduate life There’s no denying that courses in this area are 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. On campus, you’ll have everything you need. From seminar spaces and tutorial rooms, to lecture theatres and laboratories. Of course, there’s also a range of library services open 24/7. And, if you ever need help, you can ask our dedicated psychology librarian.
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Top facilities To produce great research, you need great facilities. UEL is home to state-ofthe-art neuroimaging kit, including: > > > > > >
EEG TMS tDCS fNIRS Eyelink 1000 eye-tracking Virtual reality systems
In our Baby Lab, we have infant and child EEG, fNIRS and eye-tracking systems to help us to examine early brain development. We also have kit for biophysical recording, an extensive library of psychological assessments, and suites for data analysis.
Who teaches the course? Our teaching team are experts in their area. The majority are practitioners too – they’ll work in an NHS trust, in a School or in an organisation on a Monday and teach you
on a Tuesday. 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 Lecturer in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, is the star of “The Secret Life of 4 and 5 Year olds”, the Chanel 4 TV show exploring the developmental inner world of children from different backgrounds growing up in East London communities.
Leading researchers Would it surprise you if we said the School of Psychology beat Oxford and Cambridge in terms of research impact? In the most recent review (Research Excellence Framework, 2014), the School of Psychology came first in the UK. It’s all really fascinating too. Dr Kirstie Soar is one of the first known researchers in the UK to focus on cannabis vaping. Professor John Read’s work on anti-depressant withdrawal is informing changes to NICE guidelines. Dr Tim Lomas is exploring untranslatable words – words from other languages that have no direct translation in English. Whatever course you pick, you’ll complete a research element too. Past students have explored a whole host of areas. From gender and achievement, to mental health and wellbeing of refugee children and aid workers, or the impact of integrating counselling and coaching to a variety of client groups.
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FOR US, IT’S ABOUT THE WIDER COMMUNITY. WE’RE ABOUT APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY – AND THIS MEANS MAKING AN ACTUAL DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD OUT THERE. WE’RE REALLY DOING IT – WE’RE NOT JUST SAYING IT. WE’VE GOT HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS OUT THERE.”
HOST TO THE FIRST UK GAMBLING RESEARCH CONFERENCE – OVER 100 GAMBLING RESEARCHERS, PRACTITIONERS AND POLICY MAKERS ATTENDED
We can also help you create your own business! Many of our MSc Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology students have created their own companies.
Become part of our connected community One thing that is really important to us is community. As part of our psychology community, you’ll take part in a variety of events. Come along to one of our monthly talks or analyse a film with us at Psych Cinema.
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Your future career You’ll be in a great position when you graduate. 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 supporting clients and applying your skills.
Building up your industry experience
Ready to join our community of change-makers?
We’ll help you find placements within the NHS, private organisations and the third sector. Past students have gained experience alongside professionals at: > NGS NHS Trusts across the North Thames region > MIND > Terrence Higgins Trust > Centrepoint > Women’s Aid > National Autistic Society > Occupational psychology consultancies including SHL, OPM Consulting, MDV and A&DC
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I REALLY LIKED THE VARIETY OF PEOPLE WHO WERE IN MY CLASS - IT MEANT I COULD LEARN FROM THEM WHILST STUDYING THEORY, AND UNDERSTAND HOW DIFFERENT PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES WOULD IMPACT DIFFERENT CULTURES AND COUNTRIES. THIS MADE IT FEEL LIKE A RICHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE. Freda Cunningham , MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology (now working at Google)
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Many of our courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This is a mark of outstanding quality in teaching and ensures you’ll be eligible for Chartered membership of the society.
EMPLOYMENT CONNECTIONS Our School of Psychology is one of the largest in the UK. We have a significant amount of expertise within our ranks with excellent employment connections in our local area, only possible due to our size and influence.
RESEARCH IMPACT
We came 1st in the UK for our research impact in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014). We’re at the cutting-edge of psychology research.
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100 STUDENTS HAVE GRADUATED FROM MAPPCP EVERY YEAR, SHAPING THE COMMUNITY OF APPLIED AND POSITIVE COACHING IN PSYCHOLOGY
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Counselling and Wellbeing uel.ac.uk/pg-counsel MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (On Campus & Distance Learning Option) uel.ac.uk/pg-mappcp-dl
This MSc integrates positive psychology and coaching psychology to create an innovative training degree. It is aimed at those wishing to promote wellbeing in organisations, educational establishments and businesses worldwide. The distance learning option gives you greater flexibility and is a great way to study around other commitments.
Duration One year full-time (On Campus & Distance Learning options) Two years part-time (Only Distance Learning Option)
We are the first university in the world to offer this explicitly integrated course.
Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
According to the International Coach Federation (ICF), by 2017, the coaching industry was believed to be a $2 billion global industry.
Start Dates September January
This course is accredited as Master Practitioner by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
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MSc Business Psychology uel.ac.uk/pg-bpsy
This course is highly attuned to the needs of working professionals. It will allow you to pursue a career as a practising business psychologist in a range of influential organisations. Core themes include psychological assessment in the workplace, helping organisations to change, and research methodologies. You can tailor your programme of study to suit your needs. We offer a choice of two optional modules in coaching and positive psychology. Our programme is taught exclusively through immersive weekend workshops - the only course of its kind to do so.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 honours degree, preferably in Social Sciences Start Dates September January
We have an active network of more than 300 alumni who work in incredible careers for all types of companies. We organise events which bring our current and past students together to help you make that important connection to catapult your career. We are serious about business psychology, which is why this programme is taught entirely by business psychologists and specialist experts, who are dedicated to this specific profession of psychology.
Prof Doc Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) uel.ac.uk/pg-prof-clinpsy
This course provides a comprehensive training programme, combining academic teaching with clinical work placements, mainly in the NHS. Its purpose is to supply highly competent clinical psychologists for the NHS and related settings. This three-year, full-time doctorate-level training course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in Psychology (BPS Accredited) Start Dates September
You will become a Clinical Psychologist ready to work in the NHS and related settings, in accordance with the requirements of the HCPC and BPS. Undertake clinical work placements in primary care, hospital inpatient departments, community health centres, charities or mental health teams.
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The Counselling and Psychotherapy course is designed to provide education and training in an integrative approach to psychological counselling and therapy. It will enable you to develop your own approach within a framework that is not tied to a particular theoretical school or perspective, to a level appropriate for safe, ethical and effective practice. We emphasise the development of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where the client is actively involved in developing the goals of their therapy, the ways their issues are conceptualised, and the approaches used. Completing the course often leads to career progression. Many past students have returned to previous jobs while establishing and developing their own counselling practice as a second strand to their careers.
Duration PGDip: Two years part-time MA: Three years part-time Entry requirements PGDip: Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in any discipline MA: Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy Start Dates September
Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) since 1990, the longest running BACP accredited programme in the UK.
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You will have access to our suite of interview rooms, complete with video recording and playback equipment.
Prof Doc Counselling Psychology uel.ac.uk/pg-prof-couns-psy
Counselling Psychology is a distinct profession within the field of psychology with a specialist focus on applying psychological and psychotherapeutic theory and research to clinical practice. The programme has a strong emphasis on employability, as such we prepare graduates to work in a range of settings and with a range of presenting issues within adult mental health. You will undertake 450 hours of supervised clinical practice. Our course gives you the experience and the necessary skills to pursue a successful career in the NHS, the voluntary sector or private practice.
Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements A good honours degree in psychology (minimum of 2:1) which confers Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) Start Dates September
This course has been grounded in the standards for doctoral courses in Counselling Psychology, according to the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements. You may choose placements with refugees or asylum seekers, or learning disabilities, or trauma-focused work, depending on your particular interests and competencies.
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Prof Doc Educational and Child Psychology uel.ac.uk/pg-prof-ed-chpsy
This course provides full-time professional training leading towards registration with the Health and Caring Professions Council (HCPC) as an Educational Psychologist (EP). You will participate in university-based teaching and learning, modular assessments, research culminating in a doctoral thesis and professional practice placements in Local Authorities and other settings relevant to EP work. This is one of only 13 courses in the country which will give you the protected title of a Practitioner Psychologist within Educational Psychology.
Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in psychology (BPS accredited) Start Dates September
There is a national shortage of EPs and graduates of our programme are in great demand. Graduates have an employment success rate close to 100%. Funded by the Department of Education, this is a highly sought-after three-year, full-time course. It currently offers 16 places per year funded by the Department of Education.
PGDip Integrative Counselling and Coaching
MSc Integrative Counselling and Coaching uel.ac.uk/pg-icc
This course offers you professional training to integrate various approaches to counselling and coaching into your one-to-one practice. It answers an urgent need for integrative practitioners that reflects a general trend towards more open-minded, integrative practice. The first course of its kind in the UK. This ground-breaking course is unique. It is the only postgraduate course in the UK, and possibly the world, that offers integration of counselling and coaching practices.
Duration MSc: Three years part-time PGDip: Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree Start Dates September
You will be able to work as an integrative practitioner and personal consultant. The demand for integrative practitioners is steadily increasing in private, public and voluntary sectors. The course is structured in compliance with the individual accreditation requirements of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
MSc Humanitarian Intervention (Distance Learning) uel.ac.uk/pg-ihpi
This ground-breaking MSc course offers online training for people working in humanitarian organisations, wherever they are in the world. Our distance learning course is aimed at people who are currently, or hope to be, engaged in humanitarian work in any country and who want the skills and knowledge to offer psychosocial support. The course introduces you to different types of intervention and gives you the skills to put them into practice. This course is the only one of its kind in the UK – and one of very few in the world – to offer expertise in psychosocial support by distance learning to humanitarian workers in active locations.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree Start Dates September January
This course offers very specific, applied training. And, as the UK’s only MSc in the subject, it will give you the opportunity to go on and study for a PhD. Your course leaders act as consultants to major humanitarian organisations including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Oxfam and the International Red Cross. Some former students who have completed this course now work for these organisations.
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MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology uel.ac.uk/pg-oop
This newly re-shaped course for psychology graduates is distinctive in its applied approach to psychology and benefits from a strong professional emphasis. It is highly attuned to the needs of working professionals, and will give you a competitive edge as you pursue a career as a practising occupational psychologist or go on to study for a professional doctorate. You can tailor your programme of study to suit your needs. We offer a choice of two optional modules in coaching and positive psychology. Our programme is taught exclusively through immersive weekend workshops - the only course of its kind to do so.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in Psychology (BPS Accredited) Start Dates September January
Our students have gained employment as occupational psychologists, coaching psychologists, sports and performance psychologists, leadership development specialists, and human factors experts for a wide range of companies and organisations, including Google and the Ministry of Justice, Coca-Cola and Rolls-Royce.
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We have been accredited by the BPS since 1988 and have recently been accredited for a further 5 years until 2023, showing our expertise and deep heritage in this topic. This accreditation will give you the opportunity to gain Chartered Membership of the BPS.
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Psychology uel.ac.uk/pg-psychology MSc Psychology uel.ac.uk/pg-psy
This is a hugely popular conversion course for students with an undergraduate degree in another subject area, or for those who wish to train as a professional psychologist. This course is designed to develop your knowledge, understanding, research and practical skills in psychology. Psychology is joint first in the UK for impact of research, beating Cambridge and Oxford, showing our incredible academic expertise and real-world relevance. (latest REF, 2014) Our MSc conversion degree is studied by people from a broad spectrum of employment. As well as finding work as a BPS-accredited professional, our students return to jobs in the City, in healthcare, education, advertising, the media or HR.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree Start Dates September January
You will benefit from excellent and highly experienced teaching in an internationally recognised school close to the London 2012 Olympic Park in Stratford, in a vibrant area with shopping centres and transport hubs.
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Learning resources include IT and general psychology laboratories (which include specialist research hardware and software), access to electronic journals and databases, and specialist library facilities.
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PGDIP/MSc INTEGRATIVE COUNSELLING & COACHING
Picture this. A client comes to you with a drinking habit. Should you help them understand their addiction or give them the tools to overcome it? If your answer is ‘both’, then our course combining counselling and coaching is for you. 252
Duration PGDip: Two years part-time MA: Three years part-time Entry requirements PGDip: Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in any discipline MA: Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy Start date September
Course content On this course, you’ll cover:
You won’t find a course like this anywhere else. We’re the first university in the UK to teach these two crucial areas together. And it’s the first course with coaching in the title to be accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
> Core Counselling Theory and Practice > Counselling Application > Evidence-based Coaching as a Part of Integrative Practice > Personal Consultancy: An Integrative Framework for Counselling and Coaching > Research Methods and Dissertation 1 > Research Methods and Dissertation 2
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We’ve literally written the book on this subject. Dr Nash Popovic and Debra Jinks (Programme Leader and Deputy Programme Leader) co-authored ‘Personal Consultancy: A model for integrating counselling and coaching’ (2014 Routledge).
Because this course is the first of its kind, you’ll stand out to employers across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. There’s a growing demand for practitioners too, so there are plenty of opportunities.
To hone your skills, you’ll learn through lectures, practical workshops, placements and more. Every module has been expertly designed to help you apply theory to real scenarios and support people one-to-one. In your final year, you’ll carry out your own research in an area that interests you and write your dissertation. We encourage you to publish your research, so you become known as a pioneer in this area too.
After the course, you can apply for membership to BACP, as well as the AICTP. Membership to these professional bodies helps you find opportunities and gives you exclusive access to a range of resources. To prepare you for your career, you’ll spend 100 hours on placement. We help students secure experience within the NHS, private organisations and the third sector. Some previous placement organisations include: > The Awareness Centre in London > MIND > Farsophone (in partnership with NHS Barnet at Edgware Community Hospital) > Cherry Tree Therapy Centre (a private therapy centre in Buckhurst Hill)
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Join us at the University of East London and discover how professionals are uniting these two approaches. All our staff are advocates of this integrated movement – some are even funding members of the Association of Integrative Coach-Therapist Professionals (AICTP).
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching. communication skills, take part in multi-disciplinary collaborative work and improve digital proficiency through a multi-media project on every postgraduate course.
THE ‘PROFESSIONAL LIFE’ MODULE GIVES YOU VALUABLE CONTEXT FOR THE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN ON OUR COURSES. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE SOCIAL WORK INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE CHILD PROTECTION, DIGITAL PROFICIENCY AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS. THE MODULE ENABLES STUDENTS TO FOCUS ON WELLBEING AND BETTER UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AS HUMANS. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. Students will take part in multi-disciplinary collaborative work and improve digital proficiency through a multi-media project on every postgraduate course.
How We Work With Industry Social Work courses at UEL are profession driven – where the goal is to become a social worker. We have strong links with local social work agencies and employers, who offer our students placement opportunities as well as newly qualified social worker job posts. Most placements are in East London where we work together with the Boroughs of Newham, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney to ensure that students stay up to date with the Social Work sector. Professionals from these Boroughs come in for guest lectures, provide teaching support and sit in on assessments. Qualified practitioners often remain connected with UEL, including undertaking continuing professional development and post-qualifying specialist courses. We are accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council to award professional qualifications in social work alongside academic degrees. We value our ongoing partnerships with industry related organisations, including the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust with whom we offer a jointly taught qualifying MA Social Work. We host an innovative research centre, the Centre for Social Work Research (CSWR), led by Professor Steve Briggs and Dr Jo Finch. Our BME & Migrant Advisory Group – Safeguarding Children and Young People (B-Mag) was co-founded by the Centre for Social Work Research and the Victoria Crimbie Foundation saw its successful parliamentary launch in 2017.
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HERE AT UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON, WE HAVE A RANGE OF SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY COURSES AT ALL LEVELS – FROM OUR ACCREDITED MA SOCIAL WORK OR MA YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK IF YOU’RE JUST GETTING STARTED, TO OUR POST-QUALIFYING SHORT COURSES IF YOU’RE ALREADY PRACTISING.
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WORKING WITH PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY MEANS YOU CAN DIRECTLY OBSERVE THE IMPACT YOU’RE HAVING EVERY DAY. A CAREER IN THIS AREA CAN BE CHALLENGING, BUT YOU’LL STRUGGLE TO FIND A MORE REWARDING PATH IN LIFE.
What’s your next move? If you’re working in the field already, we have specialist courses for your professional development. These part-time programmes are held as individual sessions led by our experienced team. You can take just one course on a subject you’re interested in, or take a number to work towards a postgraduate certificate, diploma or master’s.
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We offer a range of subjects for our short courses, perfect if you’re looking to specialise. Study topics like Advanced Mental Health Policy and Practice to take your career to the next level. What if you’re just starting out? The MA Social Work is a great place to begin your career. Your qualification will be accredited so you can get to work soon after you graduate. And as the only course run in partnership with an NHS trust (Tavistock and Portland), you’ll have valuable experience for your future. Perhaps MA Youth and Community Work sounds more up your street. It’s 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.
Becoming the best you can be Careers in social work or youth work need you to develop relationships with individuals and families and discover what works well for your community. Throughout your time with us we’ll help you develop the confidence and experience to make decisions and really make a difference.
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SOCIAL WORK AT UEL IS UNIQUE BECAUSE IT DRAWS HEAVILY ON PSYCHOANALYTIC CONCEPTS THAT ALLOW YOU TO UNDERSTAND ISSUES NOT JUST ON THE SURFACE, BUT ALSO TO SEE BENEATH THE SURFACE.”
With our Mental Wealth programme, we’ll make sure you’re fully prepared for life’s challenges. With modules covering everything from emotional intelligence to digital proficiency, you’ll come away with useful and practical skills for your career. Thanks to the Career Passport, you’ll have a record of your capabilities you can show potential employers.
INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
UEL’s Centre for Social Work undertakes pioneering research in contemporary issues like safeguarding, mental health and education.
To reach the peak of your capabilities as a social worker, take a look at the Prof Doc in Social Work. A doctorate will take you beyond standard practice and get you thinking about the really big picture. You’ll research issues in depth and start thinking about how to make significant changes to the system.
PARTNERSHIPS
We have extensive partnerships with institutions like the Tavistock, the Victoria Climbie Foundation and Tower Hamlets Council.
Ready to step up in the world of social and community work? A postgraduate qualification from UEL shows you’ve got a lifelong commitment to improving your skills and learning the latest best practice.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Our courses give you the professional and academic training you need to qualify as a social worker in England.
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Social Work Post-Qualifying Short Courses uel.ac.uk/pg-socialwork We offer a range of short courses that are designed to give qualified social workers additional skills and professional qualifications that will aid career development.
Duration 6–12 days Start Dates Start dates are regularly updated, please check the course pages online for details.
The courses are linked to your professional requirement as a social worker to provide evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), giving you access to new career opportunities and the updated knowledge you need to keep your practice relevant and flexible.
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Advanced Mental Health Policy and Practice uel.ac.uk/pg-mentalhealth
This course is designed for experienced social workers, mental health nurses, occupational therapists and psychologists who want to develop their understanding of mental health in a professional setting. This course is equivalent to 15 credits of a Master’s degree - you can study it as a standalone qualification or as part of a specialist pathway in other named qualifications. Develop specialist skills transferrable to many professional settings. This course meets the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements set by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Best Interests Assessor – Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (BIADOLS) uel.ac.uk/pg-biadols
The course qualifies you to assess people in situations such as residential care or hospital, where their liberty may be in question, as well as their mental capacity to make decisions for themselves This course meets the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements set by the Health and Care Professions Council. Complete this course by attending only six study days and enhance your career.
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Consolidating Social Work Practice with Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) uel.ac.uk/pg-asye
This course is designed to help you support newly qualified social workers who are currently undergoing their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment. Learn academic skills at master’s level while learning to support newly-qualified social workers undergoing their AYSE. This course is flexible and works around your career as it involves 12 weekly morning sessions of teaching at our Stratford campus, led by Senior Lecturer Robin Mutter.
Practice Educator Stage 1 uel.ac.uk/pg-educator-stage1
The Practice Educator course trains qualified social workers to supervise students who are currently studying for their BA or MA Social Work whilst on placements.
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The Practice Educator Stage 2 course can be studied after successfully completing Practice Educator Stage 1. The course expands on the material studied in Practice Educator Stage 1 and fully prepares you for a role as a supervisor to social work students on placement. This course meets the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements as set by the Health and Care Professions Council. The course is run in partnership with local authorities, meeting the requirement for practice educators to be trained to an appropriate standard.
PGCert Narrative Research (Distance Learning) uel.ac.uk/pgcer-narrative
Human beings are great storytellers, making sense of their experiences by constructing narratives to help them analyse the things which have happened to them or to the world around them. Narrative research offers new areas of inquiry and creative solutions to problems in a wide variety of areas. University of East London is the only social science institution in the UK with a general narrative focus and has built up a strong international reputation in this area.
Duration Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a Relevant Subject Start Dates September
Course is ideal for those already working as flexibility is key and students can either attend on-campus sessions or study by distance learning. Your learning will be guided by an academic team who are well known and highly respected internationally. They are part of a prestigious Centre for Narrative Research, established 15 years ago, which serves as a meeting point for researchers from around the world.
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MA Post Qualifying Professional Practice uel.ac.uk/ma-pqpp
The MA Post-Qualifying Professional Practice is a flexible course, based on professional standards and designed to support the continuing professional development of qualified practitioners who are out in the field practising as social workers. All of the social work courses at the University of East London have been approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Social Work. Every member of the social work team is HCPC-registered, understands and has direct experience of social work practice and is researching in their area of expertise. Many of the university’s qualified social workers work in the local London boroughs and come back to help supervise our qualifying students.
Duration Two years part-time Entry requirements Applicants need to be qualified and registered social workers or allied professionals. It is open to you if you have been in post-qualifying social work practice for at least 18 months for ASYE Consolidating Social Work Practice, and 2 year of experience for more advanced specialisms such as Practice Education Start Dates September
MA Social Work uel.ac.uk/ma-social-work
This is the only Social Work master’s course in the country that is run in conjunction with an NHS trust. The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is internationally renowned in the field of systemic and psychodynamic approaches to training social workers. You will graduate with a master’s degree which allows you to register as a social worker with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The course is validated by the HCPC and endorsed by the College for Social Work.
Duration Two years full-time Entry requirements Minimum 2:1 Honours degree in any discipline or 2:2 Honours degree and a post graduate qualification, or extensive relevant experience Start Dates September
Our Centre for Social Work Research (CSWR) generates knowledge in social work thinking and methods. It also helps and encourages more social workers to become involved in research to improve shared knowledge. The opportunity to study both at the University of East London and the Tavistock allows you to experience university culture and a working clinic.
Prof Doc Social Work uel.ac.uk/prof-doc-social-wrk
The Doctorate in Social Work 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. According to the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014), 62% of our academic work was rated as ‘World-leading’ or ‘Internationally excellent’. You will be studying at one of the most diverse and multicultural universities in London.
Duration Two years part-time for the taught component then up to five years parttime for completion of the thesis. Entry requirements Minimum 2:1 Honours degree and to be a qualified social worker for a minimum of three years, or a professional in a related profession Start Dates September
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This MA Social Work degree equips you with the skills, knowledge and reflective capacity you need to practise as an effective social worker.
MA Youth and Community Work uel.ac.uk/ma-youth
This established course opens the door for you to step straight into youth work. You will develop the ability to build confidence and trust in others, to deal with challenging behaviour and to engage, support and mentor young people in London – a dynamic environment for youth and community work. The PGDip programme is professionally validated by the National Youth Agency – the national agency for youth work in the UK – so as well as a Master’s qualification, you will leave us with accredited Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) youth work status.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in any subject Start Dates September
Our employment rate in youth and community work is second to none. Our students find jobs – 100% of those who finished their PGDip or MA at the University of East London in 2014 secured youth-work-related posts. You will learn from UEL tutors who are professionally qualified in youth work. Between them, course tutors Paul Adams and Tracie Trimmer-Platman have over 50 years of experience working with communities and young people.
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UEL has the Centre for Social Work Research (CSWR) which generates knowledge in social work thinking and methods. It also helps and encourages more social workers to become involved in research to improve shared knowledge.
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MA SOCIAL WORK
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Duration One year full-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.1 Honours in any discipline Start date September
We’d like to think the hype is justified. Work placements, role play with actors, shadowing opportunities, reflective seminars - you’ll experience a wide range of situations to help you prepare for life in the working world. Over the two years of this full-time course, you’ll get the experience you need to work in the sector, and the academic expertise to really understand your place in society. Through the framework of Kleinian psychoanalytic theory, you’ll study a range of topics within the subject. And throughout your studies you’ll develop practical skills and a real understanding of your work, including ethics and legal requirements
More than a degree Here at UEL, you’ll get all the research expertise and access to great teachers and libraries. But this course is so much more. The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust are renowned for mental health treatments and social work training. You can link your theory work to real life situations by studying directly where the action is.
Course content The course follows the structure you need to study to become a qualified social worker. Across two years, the modules are: > > > > > > >
Fundamentals of Social Work Social Work Law Human Growth and Development Professional Practice Placement 1 Professional development Dissertation Professional Practice Placement 2
Careers London is a great place to start your career. There are plenty of employment opportunities across the sector, whether you want to work in the NHS or a charity. As the course is validated by the Health and Care Professions Council, you’ll be eligible to register as a social worker once you graduate. And with placements integrated into the course, you’ll have all the practical experience you need to get going. The course has a great reputation in the sector – many of our graduates are well-established professionally, and we have great feedback from employers.
And it’s not just Tavistock you’ll get to experience. We have links with a range of organisations for your placement so you can get different perspectives throughout the course.
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We run this accredited course together with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. That makes it unique in the UK. The combination of academic insight from a university and practical training from an NHS trust means our course is always popular. People have joined us from all sorts of backgrounds including law, business studies, and criminology.
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How We Work With Industry Our Sports programmes are closely tied to the industry – we’re situated next to the Stratford Olympic Park and our students benefit from regular visits to world-class sporting venues, learning directly from industry experts. For example, we work collaboratively with West Ham United, one of England’s most celebrated Premier League football clubs, to offer students the opportunity to work at the West Ham United Foundation. We also have key links with professionals at Leyton Orient FC as well as at UK Athletics and Essex County Cricket Club. Our Master’s students can work together with the London Lions, the capitals trophy-winning professional basketball team, to improve elite sport and strengthen their career pathways whatever direction these may be from media to physiotherapy, coaching and sports management. We also work on collaborative research projects with Newham Borough, the local council authority, focusing on encouraging all year 7 school children to take up a sport. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in research with the Applied Sports Sciences Research Group that focuses on how sport and physical activity impact on social, psychological and physiological outcomes.
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Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth The Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme runs through all our postgraduate courses, giving students added value in their studies that goes beyond traditional teaching. As well as core topics in Sport theory and practise, you will study a Mental Wealth module that helps you to remain adaptable in a constantly evolving industry.
THE ‘PROFESSIONAL LIFE’ MODULE GIVES YOU VALUABLE CONTEXT FOR THE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN ON OUR COURSES. WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE SPORT INDUSTRY FROM A PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, GIVING YOU AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPORTANT THEMES LIKE SPORTS MARKETING, PARTICIPATION AND SPORTS ECONOMICS. THE MODULE ENABLES YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO MANAGE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY ORGANISATION IN THE SPORTING INDUSTRY FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. We believe students need more than just a traditional understanding of how to do their job. We teach you how to maximise your management skills by addressing new methods of project management and the use of contemporary technology. We believe that theory should apply to practice to make our students fully fitted to their future life as an expert.
IN EVERY SPORT, WHAT’S POSSIBLE NOW WAS JUST A WILD DREAM A FEW DECADES AGO. 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 THE THEORY AND APPLICATION OF THE LATEST SPORT SCIENCE. IN SMALL, FRIENDLY CLASSES, YOU COULD BE STUDYING ALONGSIDE FUTURE STARS – PAST STUDENTS INCLUDE EUROPEAN 200 METRES CHAMPION ADAM GEMILI, SPRINTER BIANCA WILLIAMS, AND SWIMMER AIMEE WILLMOTT.
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TOP ATHLETES ARE PUSHING THE LIMITS OF WHAT THE HUMAN BODY CAN ACHIEVE. AND SKILLED PROFESSIONALS ARE ESSENTIAL TO HELPING THEM BREAK THOSE BOUNDARIES.
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Our SportsDock centre is impressive. So impressive that TeamUSA were based there for London 2012. Our Aqua East high performance training facility helps top performers go beyond what was previously thought possible. And our labs? Here you’ll learn what it takes to become a sports hero – studying everything from blood pressure to nutrition.
Once you’ve mastered a skill, you can add it to your Career Passport. This shows potential employers evidence that you’ve invested time on your personal development as well as your study.
The quality of our facilities is reflected in our results. We’re not just talking about research rankings – our students regularly win medals at the British Universities and Colleges Sport league. The thousands of amateur and professional athletes that pass through our doors benefit in more ways than we can count. Postgraduate Study Guide - 2020
Employers are looking for more than expertise. They’re looking for people with the right attitudes, skills and behaviour. To guarantee you tick all the right boxes, we’ve built our Mental Wealth programme into all our courses. You’ll cover a range of areas, from digital proficiency to emotional intelligence, embracing change to working effectively across cultures.
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Our MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science follows the standards set by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. After your course, you can work towards accreditation or further qualifications. Our students have gone on to become coaches, fitness club managers, sport therapists, personal trainers, and teachers.
You’ll learn from people who have 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. Maybe you’ll work alongside them to publish an article – a recent student’s research into Lycra has been read by hundreds of thousands of people. You might work with our team on a community project. We’re not just focused on the professionals, we believe everyone can enjoy a better quality of life through sport. Or perhaps you’ll 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.
You’ll have gained plenty of experience to help you stand out. With our links to organisations like Blackhealth & Bromley Harriers Athletics Club, Mossbourne Rowing Academy, West Ham United, or Essex County Cricket Club there are some exciting placement opportunities to choose from.
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We’re the choice of some of the UK’s most exciting young sports stars, including European 200 metres champion Adam Gemili, fellow GB sprinter Bianca Williams and world-class swimmer Aimee Willmott.
UEL IS THE TOP MODERN UNIVERSITY FOR RESEARCH QUALITY IN SPORTS SCIENCE IN LONDON
RESEARCH IMPACT
We’re involved in a huge, ongoing research project called ‘Newham Every Child a Sports Person’, which aims to get every Year 7 child at school in the London Borough of Newham to take up a sport and become physically active.
HIGH RANKING
UEL’s sports department is consistently ranked among the top three in London.
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TEAM USA WERE SO IMPRESSED WITH OUR £21 MILLION SPORTSDOCK FACILITY THAT THEY MADE IT THEIR TRAINING BASE FOR THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS
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Sport uel.ac.uk/pg-sport MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science uel.ac.uk/pg-msc-ases
Specialisms: Sport Psychology Strength and Conditioning
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time
This course combines theoretical and applied approaches to sport science, as well as a research-based component.
Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in sport or a subject related to your chosen pathway
Your balance of practical and theoretical learning at one of the leading university sports environments in the country will leave you ideally placed to benefit from this particular growth area.
Start Dates September
Links to First Class County Cricket clubs, the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games, high level athletics and professional football clubs. With the Olympic Park on your doorstep, you will benefit from visits to world-class sporting venues and learn from the experts.
MRes Sport and Exercise Science uel.ac.uk/pg-mres-sport
The MRes Sport and Exercise Science is designed to give you the opportunity to develop key research skills focused on sport and related research. Our research explores areas such as positive sport psychology, exercise physiology, nutrition, and physical activity and wellbeing. Bioscience contributed to the outstanding results in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, in which 86% of our work was rated either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
Duration One year full-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a relevant subject and research proposal Start Dates September
This course will provide you with an excellent grounding if you are seeking a career in the increasingly competitive research environment, as well as providing a base for further study to MPhil or PhD level. Work in collaboration with local community organisations with the support of an existing research group with strong community links. With the Olympic Park on your doorstep, you will benefit from visits to world-class sporting venues and learn from the experts. You will have access to truly outstanding sports facilities as well as new laboratories at our Docklands Campus.
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Learn in our £21 million SportsDock facility, which houses a specialist strength and conditioning facility, sport and exercise science laboratories and new lecture theatres.
MSc Sports Management uel.ac.uk/pg-sports-man
We’ve designed this course to prepare you for a range of roles. You’ll learn about sport events management, marketing and sponsorship as well as the key skills for working as a sports business professional. At the same time, you’ll examine different areas of business such as finance and data analytics. As part of the course, you’ll put theory into practice with an internship in a sports business setting. If you want to work locally, the University of East London sport service have great connections. Or, if you’ve joined us from overseas, you might complete the internship in your home country
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time (or with placement) Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours in a business or sport-related subject. Start Dates September
Be part of the sporting world as from the very start of the course. You’ll be immersed in the wider sporting community and benefit from hearing guest speakers on campus or visiting venues like Wembley Stadium. You might even have the chance to join us for an overseas trip – last year we took students to explore the O2 arena in Prague. This is a highly practical course focused on your future career in sports management – a field with a growing demand. Are you a professional or semi-professional athlete? We support dual careers so that you’re prepared for roles in the management of sport businesses. We’re connected with high profile sports teams including London Lions and West Ham United and as part of the course you will take on a consultancy project where you’ll find a client through networking and help them solve a challenge. Past students have designed sponsorship proposals and explored how to maximise income for venues. With the Olympic Park on your doorstep, you will benefit from visits to world-class sporting venues and learn from the experts. Our £21 million SportsDock facility is so good that Team USA chose it as their base for the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics. Many UEL students have worked on in-house consultancy projects sourced by East London Sport.
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MSc APPLIED SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES (Sport Psychology) (Strength and Conditioning)
Performance training facilities. High-tech labs. Extensive libraries. From our SportsDock complex to our location near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, there are lots of reasons why UEL is a great place to study sport and exercise science. 274
Duration One year full-time, two years part-time (or with a placement) Entry requirements Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any discipline Start date September and January
You’ll study alongside possible future stars of the sports world. We have over 90 sports scholars learning from top coaches including Giles Greenwood, Commonwealth Gold medallists and British record holder in weightlifting, and Clarence Callender, Olympic silver medal winner with the British mens’ 4x100m squad. As well as future professionals, you’ll work alongside top researchers looking at sport psychology, physiology, wellbeing – for both top athletes and people in our local community.
Theory to back up your practice We worked on a project to encourage every Year 7 child in the London Borough of Newham to take up a sport. Our Applied Sports Sciences Research Group looks at how physical activity impacts our society. Every one of your lecturers will be an expert in their field, and many are regularly publishing articles in top journals. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to get involved, whether that’s publishing your own work or joining us for a bigger research project.
Course content There are two routes within this course: sports psychology, and strength and conditioning. Some modules are shared across both routes, some are specific to your specialism. > Contemporary Issues In Sport Psychology (Core to the Sport Psychology Pathway) > Advanced Applied Sport Psychology (Core to the Sport Psychology Pathway) > The Theory of Strength and Conditioning (Core to the strength and conditioning pathway) > Applying Research Skills (Core to all pathways) > Advanced Applied Sport Psychology (Core to the sport psychology pathway) > The Advanced Practice of Strength and Conditioning (Core to the strength and conditioning pathway) > Sport and Exercise Work Based Learning (Core to all pathways) > Sport Research Project (Core to all pathways)
Careers Our students go on to a wide range of careers, including: > > > > >
Coaches Sports psychology consultant Strength trainers Teachers Researchers
The sport psychology pathway follows the structure recommended by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, so you can be confident you’re developing the skills the industry needs.
For details about all our courses, visit uel.ac.uk/pg
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Our teaching team have worked with some big names in sport. They have links to local organisations and major clubs in sports ranging from football to county cricket. You can use their contacts to find a placement at an organisation like Essex County Cricket Club or Blackheath & Bromley Harriers Athletics Club.
Fees & Funding uel.ac.uk/pg-fees At 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. Finance is a key consideration in choosing to study for a postgraduate qualification and at 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. UK/EU Finance
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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 a 15% discount, alternatively, you will receive a 10% 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 on course fees through the UEL Postgraduate Scholarship. The scholarship is open to full-time, part-time 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.
Asylum Seekers Postgraduate Scholarship
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 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.
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).
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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 to receive other allowances if you care for a dependent adult, you are a parent, or if you have a disability.
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. 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
There are several external organisations and research councils that offer financial help to postgraduate students like the 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.
International Finance
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
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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. In the latest Research Excellence Framework, 2014, our psychology research was ranked equal first in the country for its impact. 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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