University of East London Open Day - Docklands Campus
Education is more than what you study […] it’s the journey as well. I found my current job through the end of year show where students exhibit their work.
My friends can’t believe I do architecture, it wasn’t really in my communities – it’s growing into a much more diverse industry but there’s still work to be done.
Korell LLaudes, BA Architecture
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Welcome
Thank you for visiting the University of East London.
We are delighted to welcome you to the careers-first university at such an exciting time for the institution. We have been named University of the Year for Teaching Quality by the Times and Sunday Times, as well as rising over 40 places in the Guardian University Guide.
Our unique approach to education is making waves and our amazing staff, students and alumni are being recognised globally. We collaborate with industry in London and around the world to truly prepare our students for the careers of the future with a unique, innovative curriculum.
Explore our amazing facilities, learn about our support services and attend subject-specific talks to find out what makes us different.
Ask questions, meet your academics and enjoy the activities—we hope to welcome you as a future student.
UEL’s festive family-friendly
Community Open Day!
Get into the holiday spirit at the University of East London’s Community Open Day.
Enjoy a day of creativity and fun for everyone—local community, families, students and staff!
Makers market: discover unique, handcrafted items from student entrepreneurs.
Fashion workshop and parade: budding designers can come and create their own masterpieces for a 12:30pm parade.
Free hot chocolate: warm up on us (while supplies last)!
Free gift takeaway - take your handcrafted fashion garment home
Find us in University Square
Plan Your Day
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Check in at our registration area and collect your programme and freebies.
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Attend our Welcome talk and discover why the University of East London is a great place to study.
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Our subject talks give you the opportunity to learn more about your desired course and you’ll be able to ask questions to academics and current students. Take a tour of our vibrant campuses. Check out our waterfront student accommodation and SportsDock facility at Docklands Campus. Visit our information zone and chat to representatives from our student support services.
Refreshments: Throughout the day you’ll be able to enjoy free refreshments in the HUB in the East Building. Food and drink will also be available to purchase from Costa in West Building, Starbucks in East Building and from a variety of outlets in University Square.
Enjoy a free hot chocolate on us from the bar in University Square (while supplies last).
Free Shuttle Bus: We offer a free shuttle bus service between all three of our campuses. The schedule can be found at the registration desks.
Finding Your Way
Ailsa House
Talks and Tours
Explore our programme of talks and tours. For help planning your visit, just ask one of our friendly student ambassadors.
Welcome Talk 10:15-10:45 Main Lecture Theatre, Docklands Library 12:00-12:30 EB.G.06, East Building
Undergraduate Student Finance
Postgraduate Student Finance
Tours
12:30-13:00
EB.G.06, East Building
13:00-13:30 EB.G.06, East Building
Discover our campuses, accommodation, and SportsDock facilities, and feel free to chat with our student ambassadors about their experiences at UEL during your tour.
Accommodation
At regular intervals between 10:00-14:30 Residential Life stand in the East Building Atrium
Campus At regular intervals between 10:00-14:30
SportsDock
Every 30 minutes between 10:00-14:30
Campus Tour stand in the East Building Atrium
SportsDock Reception
Have a question?
Meet Architecture and Visual Arts academics in the AVA Atrium, AVA Building.
Meet Computing, Engineering & Built Environment academics in the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability Foyer
School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
WAY OUT EAST presents FarFarOut FarFarOut features nine artists whose work traverses the relationship between science and art, while exploring the many scales of our earthly existence— both on our planet and beyond. Join us to explore the convergence of worlds, scales, and realities.
WAY OUT EAST is based in AVA, pop in and take a look.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Subject Talks
Title Session 1 Session 2 Location
Architecture & Design and Visual Arts
Computer Science and AI
11:30-12:15 13:30-14:15 AVA Lightwell, AVA Building
11:00-11:45 13:00-13:45 KD.1.31, Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability
Engineering & Built Environment 11:30-12:15 13:30-14:15 RD.G.02, Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability
Engage > Make > Create
Come and have a look at our Maker Space —it's a space for students to explore new technologies, unleash their creativity, and learn in a hands-on, informal environment.
Tours will take place between 11:00-11:30, 12:30-13:00 and 14:00-14:30 in the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability.
School of Arts and Creative Industries
Undergraduate Subject Talks
Title Session 1 Session 2 Location
Animation 11:30-12:15 13:30-14:15
Fashion
Film
Games
Media
11:00-11:45 13:30-14:15
11:30-12:15 13:30-14:15
11:30-12:15 13:30-14:15
11:00-11:45 13:00-13:45
WB.1.01, West Building
AVA.1.40, AVA Building
EB.1.37, East Building
WB.1.07, West Building
WB.1.26/27, West Building
Facilities
Fashion facilities at the Docklands campus include pattern cutting and sewing studios that boast state of the art machinery for manufacturing. Production and media students benefit from a range of green screen, newsroom, mac labs, edit, games and animation suites. You’ll be able to tour some of these facilities during the workshop. Don't forget to visit our festive, family-friendly activities
Explore our vibrant makers market hosted by our talented student entrepreneurs and at 12:30 watch our mini fashion parade where young creators will show off their masterpieces.
School of Health, Sport And Bioscience
SportsDock Tours
Explore our cutting-edge facilities at Sports Dock. This exclusive tour covers our BASES-accredited physiology laboratory, our high-performance analysis lab, the sports hall, and our state-of-the-art gym. You will also get an inside look at how these facilities support our East London Sport teams. Come and see how our multi million-pound sporting hub gets East London moving. Tours will take place following your subject talks.
Undergraduate Subject Talks
11:00-11:45 13:00-13:45 SD.1.12, SportsDock
SportsDock
Students at UEL receive free off-peak membership at SportsDock. We also offer affordable memberships to the local community, corporate partners, and staff. Open to everyone, SportsDock provides access to top-notch facilities and expert Graduate Fitness Instructors.
Royal SchoolDocks of Business and Law
Have a question?
Meet our academics and get your questions answered in DL.3.04, Docklands Library
Facilities and Industry Links
As well as the core teaching facilities at UEL, you'll have the chance to visit culture and tourism hotspots across the capital; we have major conference and sporting venues such as the ExCel Centre and Stratford Olympic Park on our doorstep, and fantastic links with museums, hotels and restaurants throughout London.
We don’t just give you a degree, we fully prepare you for the future of work.
The 10 Commitments of our Careers Guarantee
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Future-Focused Education: Every course is designed to prepare you for your career, ensuring you graduate jobready with degrees that meet industry standards and include employability modules.
2. Extended Career Support: Our 18-month postgraduate career support programme helps you transition from student to professional, offering ongoing guidance to secure your ideal career.
3. Real-World Experience: Gain hands-on experience through work placements and industry projects integrated into your studies, enhancing your learning and employability.
4. Networking in London: Studying in London gives you access to networking events with industry leaders, enriching your education and expanding your professional connections.
5. Work While You Study: Enjoy the flexibility to work while studying, allowing international students to gain valuable UK work experience and achieve financial independence.
6. Certification: Stand out to employers with our Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness certification and digital badges, enhancing the visibility of your skills in the job market.
7. Innovative Career Framework: Benefit from a structured career framework that includes career exploration, activities during your studies, and post-graduation support like career advice and internships.
8. Global Career Opportunities: Access our GoinGlobal partnership for international job opportunities, work permit guides, and visa advice to enhance your job search in the UK and abroad.
9. Entrepreneurial Support: Leverage our start-up support programmes, including visas and funding, to turn your business ideas into reality, with resources tailored for student entrepreneurs.
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Proven Success: Join a university with high satisfaction rates and recognised employability strategies, where graduates experience strong employment rates and career advancement.
As a profoundly deaf student I am excited to study Media Production at the University of East London. I am supported through my studies and am learning so much to benefit my future career. I want to change perceptions and show deaf children that anything is possible for their future.
Jess Hungbeme, Media Production
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Student Support Services
Whether you need support for dyslexia, advice about money or guidance on mental health, we’re here for you.
Student Support Service Location
Admissions
Careers & Student Enterprise
Disability and Dyslexia Team
East London Sport
Global Experiences
Information, Advice and Guidance Team
International and EU Team
Library & Learning Services
Residential life Team
Student Life
Hub, East Building
East Building Atrium
Hub, East Building
East Building Atrium
East Building Atrium
Hub, East Building
East Building Atrium
Hub, East Building
East Building Atrium
Hub, East Building
Student, Money, Advice and Rights Team Hub, East Building
Students' Union
Student Wellbeing
East Building Atrium
Hub, East Building
Undergraduate Scholarships
The following non-repayable scholarships are available for new students starting in 2024/ 2025 via a competitive application. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of merit and need.
• Vice-Chancellors Scholarship (£27,750 over course duration)
• Dean Scholarship (£13,500 over course duration)
• Partner Scholarship (£1,000 in the first year only)
• UTC Scholarship (£1,500 in the first year only)
• Sports Scholarships (Up to £6,000 per year)
To find out about the undergraduate scholarships and bursaries please attend our Undergraduate Student Finance talk where we will explain how the scheme works.
Postgraduate Scholarships
The Postgraduate Loan, as well as the opportunity to be awarded from our financial package of postgraduate scholarships, can help with course fees and living costs while you study a master’s course.
Our Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) provide personal advice about fees and funding options, including our generous package of scholarships and bursaries.
To find out about the Postgraduate Loan, please attend one of our finance talks where we will explain how the scheme works. You can also find out about our scholarships, including how to make an application for our Postgraduate Scholarship, and receive up to 50% off your course fees.
I didn't grow up with loads of money and studying in London didn't seem like an option for me. I applied for the Vice Chancellor Scholarship and getting it has meant I can live in halls and get the full university experience.
Michelle, BA Psychology
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Discover East London
East London is a vibrant place to live, study, and work, full of opportunities to explore. Docklands is perfect for students, with great transport links, green spaces, and cool spots to visit. Nearby Stratford offers even more, with world-class shopping and cultural attractions. While you're here, you could:
• Get your beach vibes on (no sunshine required) at London’s only cable wakeboarding park.
• Explore art, nature and heritage in London's first dedicated art walk. This runs from the Olympic Park to the Greenwich Meridian with plenty of stops along the way.
• Take a ride on the IFS Cloud Cable Car and take in the epic views of East London.
• Grab some authentic Indian street food in unfussy surroundings at Thattukada restaurant.
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