WE’VE BEEN PIONEERING FUTURES FOR 125 YEARS. SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1898, WE’VE ALWAYS BEEN COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WITH ACCESS TO A LIFE-CHANGING EDUCATION. THE WORLD MAY HAVE CHANGED, BUT OUR MISSION HASN’T.
The world of work is changing faster than ever before. Artificial intelligence and automation are replacing traditional skills.
This is why we put a core set of uniquely human skills at the heart of every one of our degrees.
At the University of East London we are consistently innovating, so our graduates will be ready to capitalise on the new career paths that emerge in the 21st century.
With campuses in Stratford and in the Royal Albert Dock, east London is evolving around us. We’re at the heart of an incredibly cutting-edge area in one of the world’s greatest cities. It never ceases to amaze me how many unique opportunities there are for students to create connections, kickstart rewarding careers and make their mark.
Our community is both global and local, as 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. This is why I strongly encourage you to pay us a visit, where 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.
uel.ac.uk/open-daysI look forward to welcoming you.
Professor Amanda J.Broderick BA (Hons) PhD DipM Dip MRS PGCTL FRSA MBGS FCIM FHEA Vice-Chancellor & President.Are you our next Entrepreneur?
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As we commemorate our 125th anniversary, we reflect on our past as we pave the way for our future. Please join us in celebrating this significant milestone and our remarkable accomplishments.
Back in 1898, John Passmore Edwards, a philanthropist from the Victorian era, laid our foundation stone with the belief that education should be accessible to all. He believed this should include the workingclass community, young women, and those who were previously excluded from all learning opportunities. Despite the changes that have taken place over the past 125 years, our dedication to providing practical and career-oriented education in the east London community has never wavered.
We have overcome numerous challenges, including a devastating fire and two world wars, whilst still inspiring our students to make meaningful contributions to the world. We have also conducted pioneering research and transformed our curriculum through the decades. Throughout our history, our alumni and academics have been exceptional role models. They have given back to their communities and are continuously setting a powerful example for future generations. As an inclusive university, we remain committed to helping everyone achieve their career aspirations and ambitions.
1939 College at war
1898
West Ham Technical Institute opens
Only for a fire to break out a year later and burn down most of the institute.
The campus is evacuated and used as a military training base.
1992
Birth of a university
The University of East London is born.
1900 Phoenix rises
The phoenix is part of our logo and coat of arms because just like the mythical bird, the University of East London was reborn from the ashes.
1981 Docklands revival begins
The London Docklands Corporation is set up to transform derelict industrial areas.
1999
Docklands campus opens London’s first new university campus for over 50 years.
As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, we reflect on the impact we’ve had and the events that have shaped us.
2012
The London Olympics and Paralympics Team USA base themselves at SportsDock, Michelle Obama visits us and our student Gemma Gibbons wins Olympic judo silver.
2015
Growing reputation
Four University of East London architecture lecturers nominated for the Turner Prize.
2014
Making an impact
We were first in the UK for the impact of our psychology research –ahead of both Oxford and Cambridge Universities (Research Excellence Framework, 2014).
2019
Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth introduced We built a unique programme into all our courses to help prepare for careers of the future.
2020 Global Pandemic
The University of East London leads the Royal Docks support of NHS Nightingale in the fight against Covid19 and supports the vaccination effort to stop the spread of the disease in the UK.
2023
UEL Celebrates 125th Anniversary
The University of East London celebrates 125 years of pioneering futures and providing education to all.
The east of the capital is full of opportunities with businesses, developments and innovative careers at every turn. The Olympic boroughs have the youngest, fastest growing, and most multicultural neighbourhoods in the UK. It is a privilege to live and learn amongst the creativity, innovation and diversity of east London.
There will be 125,000 new jobs in east London by 2030 (london.gov.uk).
The University of East London has been granted the Mental Health Charter Award in December 2022 and a Silver Stonewall Award in 2022.
There are over 2000 employers working with the University of East London alongside 1,500 new graduate job opportunities through our Career Zone.
Opportunity 1 new tech company is formed every hour in London (uktech.news).
At the University of East London, we embrace diversity. Our community is made up of 25,195 students from 140 different countries.
Ambitious? Love learning? Want to expand your expertise? Whoever you are, we want to help you change your life – whether you’re taking the next step towards becoming an expert, pursuing a new found passion or starting over.
25,195
Total students studying at the University of East London and collaborative partners.
140
Countries are represented amongst our students.
ETHNICITY
60%
Of our Postgraduate students are aged 25 and over.
52%
Of our students are the first in their family to attend university.*
Explore more of east London on our wherenext.uel.ac.uk platform
Canary Limehouse Canada Water Bermondsey The Shard Southbank Center The Barbican Hackney Empire Walkie Talkie The Gherkin Bethnal Green Hackney Old Street London Bridge Whitechapel Shadwell Mile End Waterloo Elephant and CastleUSS
On our doorstep in Stratford:
– Theatre Royal Stratford East
– Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
– Westfield
– Hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants
– Transport links to London and the UK
On our doorstep in Docklands:
– Trinity Buoy Wharf
– Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
– The O2
– Excel Centre
– Canary Wharf
– London City Airport
– Exciting new developments in the Royal Albert Dock
Canary Wharf Canning Town City Airport The O2 London Stadium Canary Wharf Bromley-by-Bow Stratford Cyprus Custom House North Greenwich WoolwichAt the University of East London, we are constantly adapting. We’re committed to ensuring our graduates are prepared for their future careers and we’re continually redeveloping our portfolio of courses. We’re also working closely with industry to ensure we equip our graduates with the skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen field.
External partners choose the University of East London because they recognise our creative and entrepreneurial spirit and see the value in hiring our graduates.
Anyone with ambition and hard work can turn aspirations into reality with our contacts, expertise and support. Whichever course you pick, you’ll be guided by academics answering big questions in their field. Some of them work in industry on a Monday and teach on a Tuesday, which means they’re constantly bringing you the newest, most up-to-date and relevant knowledge. They are making an impact and will show you how to do the same in your career.
We equip our students with standout skills and connect them to industry leaders, helping them to achieve great things.
2,000+ Employers working with the University
1,500 New graduate job opportunities through our Career Zones
10 Olympians & Paralympians
Why do our graduates stand out?
Because they offer employers more than just academic expertise. This is because our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme is built into all our courses and provides students with skills in:
■ Emotional intelligence
■ Digital proficiency
■ Cultural intelligence
■ Embracing change
■ Financial proficiency
■ Cognitive intelligence
Each skill gets added on a Career Passsport. With this passport, students can show potential employers the time spent investing in personal development alongside their studies.
The Career Zone is our online digital platform which provides all the careers and employability resources that students need to succeed in one place. We also have Career Zone spaces on each of our campuses which are aligned to distinct industry clusters and bring students, industry, and career specialists together to connect.
The Career Passport provides a summary of your career activity and achievements throughout your courses, mental wealth programme, and internship and placements. The Career Passport goes beyond the traditional CV by showcasing skills validated externally by major corporations such as Microsoft and Amazon. Students gain career-orientated skills through the Researcher Development programme. This features a tailored and personalised approach to career development.
We are a careers-first university preparing students for their future by developing the key skills needed for industry 4.0.
Cherise Basslian, Director of Careers and Student Enterprise
At the University of East London, we foster a collaborative research environment that delivers innovative solutions to 21st century problems.
We are working alongside local and international organisations to make positive change in the world. This comprises of collaboration with partners on a diverse range of research areas including tackling health inequalities, developing sustainable infrastructure and harnessing the power of Artificial intelligence (AI).
Our 3 research institutes are:
■ the Institute for Connected Communities
■ the Rix Centre
■ the Sustainability Research Institute
Our research environment is supported by the Centre for Social Justice, the Centre for Creative and Cultural Practice, and the Centre for Health, Wellbeing and Inclusivity. These centres unite Postgraduate research Students and academics in creating cutting-edge research to tackle 21st Century issues.
Our key priorities include:
• Sustainability and green tech
• Health tech and wellbeing
• Cyber and social justice
GROWING THE INCLUSIVE DATA & AI ECONOMY
TACKLING INEQUALITIES IN HEALTH
ADOVCATING PEACE, JUSTICE, & INCLUSION
CREATING SUSTAINABLE LIVING, ENERGY & INFRASTRCTURE
Advanced skills are sought after by employers across all sectors*. Businesses need experts who understand their challenges and know how to solve them. By completing your Master's Degree you’ll put yourself in a great position, as every course is designed to help you explore your industry in more depth. You’ll gain specialist knowledge and
skills that can help you get ahead in your career.
If you’re intrigued by the world of research, this is the perfect stepping stone. After a postgraduate course, you could share your expertise as a lecturer or carry out research in your chosen field, which is a brilliant way to make a positive impact in the world.
Want to try something new? Stop waiting for that promotion or saying ‘next year’ – now’s the time. Postgraduate study gives you the opportunity to completely change careers if you find yourself working or studying in a field you no longer enjoy. From law to architecture – we offer
conversion courses in a range of subject areas.
You want to be your own boss? We can help you embrace and develop your entrepreneurial side and give you the opportunities you need to experiment with your own creativity and ideas.
The idea of juggling everything can seem overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. Many of our postgraduate courses benefit from our flexible teaching model and our student support ensures that you can balance studying around your lifestyle. Our libraries are open 24/7, so you can study when it suits you.
If studying full-time doesn’t work for you, explore our part-time courses or study from anywhere in the world with distance learning options. Have kids? No problem – we have top childcare facilities at our Docklands campus so you can attend lectures knowing your little ones are in safe hands.
People in our postgraduate community come from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. On campus you will have an extensive network of support and benefit from close academic guidance from our teaching team.
You’ll graduate with new ideas, new opportunities and new connections. 60% of our postgraduate students are aged 25 and over, so no matter your age, you’ll always find a supportive group of peers.
Did you know that government loans are now available for postgraduate research and taught courses? These work like undergraduate loans and you'll only start paying it back once you reach an earnings threshold. And, if you're self-funding, you can make payments in instalments.
We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students out:
■ Up to 25% alumni discounts
■ Sports scholarships
■ 50% postgraduate scholarship
ARE MOVING THIS COURSE FORWARD.
Jacqueline knew taking on a Master’s degree would be a big commitment. She needed to find a university that could help her achieve her goals, but also understand that she would still be working full-time.
When Jacqueline discovered our MA Theatre Directing course, she was attracted by the design of the programme and the flexibility offered to postgraduate students. The University of East London became her space to explore new approaches and experiment with new ideas.
After discovering her peers didn’t know how to turn their passion into a paycheque, Jacqueline started the Creative Platform Academy, which she set up whilst she was still a student.
Now the platform helps creatives approach their career as entrepreneurs and transform their visions into a reality.
Jacqueline is now the vice chair of our Alumni Advisory Board. Launched in 2018, the board aims to strengthen the sense of community among our alumni. She's helping remind graduates of the various networks available and ways to give back to current students.
We don’t just support you with bespoke careers advice, we embed that training and researcher development into all our courses. Our degrees are taught by academics with years of industry experience and the courses are designed in line with industry needs.
To enhance your learning, you’ll visit leading organisations and and learn directly from guest industry experts in your seminars. No matter what you study, you’ll benefit from a work-based project or networking opportunity.
If you want to explore the industry outside east London and experience a new culture, join us on a field trip. We’ve previously taken groups of our students to the Caribbean, India, Sweden, and and various other locations around the world.
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 on-the-ground 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
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 on our doorstep:
■ 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.
■ Sustainability – The Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability is currently in development.
We’ve also partnered with Amazon Web Services as part of our new Career Passport scheme.
We’ve adapted our education models to bring you a more personalised and flexible approach.
You can expect a vibrant and engaging university experience with plenty of face-to-face contact hours for those studying a taught postgraduate course and a commitment of 10 supervisions for those undertaking postgraduate research degrees. You will have access to access to our superb facilities and all the extra- curricular benefits of on-campus life. You will have the added flexibility of accessing learning materials, lectures, and resources online.
Customise your learning experience to fit your needs, aspirations and circumstances.
At the University of East London, we’ve created a seamless model of education that combines the traditional university experience with the modern digital classroom. We’ve worked alongside industry partners like Amazon to provide a Virtual Learning Environment so you can access your learning modules whenever and wherever you need them.
You will have access to wellbeing services and plenty of opportunities to thrive and grow through volunteering, sport and fitness coaching, industry networking and much more.
Award-winning We won the Learning Technologies 2020 Award on best use of blended technologies through the pandemic.
Shortlisted for the Target Jobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021 for Best University Employability Strategy.
Award-winning Winners of the most innovative approach to supporting students (Pearsons Higher Education Innovate Awards, 2021).
We go above and beyond in careers support to give you a real headstart in your field. If you’re torn between options, you can turn to our career coaching team and your personal supervisor for advice. We’re here to help you reach your goals and get the experience you need to stand out.
Our Career Zone provides career advice, even after you’ve graduated. We offer:
■ Academic support – join us at a drop-in session or book a one-to-one appointment with a tutor. Our tutors will faciliate your return to education.
■ 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 and secure your dream role.
■ Alumni advice – come to us for support even after you graduate. Meet employers, access our online job board and receive our newsletter which features the latest career opportunities.
■ Internship scheme – find work experience opportunities within 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.
Do you have a burning business idea? Make it happen with our support. The Knowledge Dock is our on-campus business incubation centre and is home to startups and a hub for new and bold ideas.
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.
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.
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. Many of our graduates go on to work for leading employers around the world.
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I WOULD PICK THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT. IT’S THE PLACE TO BE FOR POSTGRADUATES.
Right course, right location
Joan felt she needed to study a Master's degree to take the next step in her career, so she applied for a course at another university, but felt 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. The University of East London was also local to where she lived, which meant it was an easy decision for her to join our postgraduate community.
After graduating from the University of East London, Joan secured a position as an emergency planning manager for the London Underground. More recently, she’s proud to have been promoted to contingency planning manager. In her role, she scrutinises transport plans and has to be extremely mindful that acts of terrorism could happen anytime, anywhere in London.
The University of East London made a big impact on Joan’s life. Not only is she part of our alumni community, she’s chair of the Alumni Advisory Board. She’s eager to work with us to encourage our graduates to give back by sharing their experiences and expertise.
East London wants you. No matter who you are or where you’re from. This unique area is home to our campuses and welcomes anyone who wants to lead the way, make an impact or create something exciting.
Since the Olympic Park revolutionised the East End, London is moving east. New businesses flood to the under-developed Docklands, whilst disruptive startups 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.
Check out our interactive ‘Where Next’ platform to discover what the area has to offer: wherenext.uel.ac.uk
City Airport
Fly from London City Airport to a range of destinations including: Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Poland.
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, whilst next door are some of the capital’s most famous venues including The Royal Drawing School at Trinity Buoy Wharf, the O2 Arena and ExCel London - one of the biggest event spaces in the world.
As a postgraduate student, you’ll have access to our incredible facilities including our £21m sports facility, SportsDock, Way Out East Gallery, the Children’s Garden Nursery, various cafés, the 24/7 library and more.
You’ll study in stunning surroundings and will always be close to the amazing opportunities central London offers. We also run free buses to our Stratford campuses, so it’s easy to get from lecture to lecture.
Connected Stratford is a major transport hub, thriving at the centre of east London
regeneration
Stratford is one of the bestconnected areas of London, home to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, striking architectural gems and new disruptive influential organisations on the East Bank. It’s also where you’ll discover our second campus, close to Stratford Centre and Westfield Stratford City, one of Europe's largest indoor shopping centres.
At our Stratford campus you will find our 24/7 library, the grade II listed Great Hall and state-of-the-art laboratories. The School of Education and Communities and the Centre for Clinical Education in Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Sports Science are also based here.
University Square Stratford (USS) is one of London’s most modern and well-equipped campuses and is home to our Institute of Performing Arts. The Royal Docks School of Business and Law also has a strong presence here with courses in law, criminology, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and accounting. Our recently opened Legal Advice Centre gives the opportunity for students gain practical skills and give back to the community by offering free advice
to those unable to pay legal fees. It also has an industry standard Mooting Room where you can participate in mock trials and debates.
We’ve invested £33 million in industry standard facilities including outdoor social spaces, a student centre and help desk, and several specialist dance and performance art spaces. You’ll also be close to the town centre and Westfield Stratford City.
Think we leave postgraduate students to just ‘get on with it’? Think again. At the University of East London, we’re consistently supporting you. We listen to your specific needs and recommend practical solutions to help you manage your studies.
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 and manage specific problems.
You will be surrounded by a support network throughout your university experience. You’ll be part of a diverse community on campus; including mature learners, international students and parents who are all fully represented at the University of East London. Many of our students spark lifelong friendships while they’re here and become ambassadors for the University for many years after they graduate.
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.
Our Disability and Dyslexia Service provides support and advice for disabled students and those with specific learning difficulties. We’ll help you to identify and break down barriers infringing on your education so that you can make the most of your course.
The help I got from the school and the University of East London was amazing. I don't think I'd have finished the course if it wasn't for the support they gave me.
Nasara Al-Hubeshy, BA (Hons) Education Studies
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.
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:
■ Daily drop-in advice sessions at both the Docklands or and Stratford campus
■ Confidential counselling services
■ An online mental health and wellbeing service
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.
They can also advise you on personal financial situation and provide tips on budgeting and managing any debts.
New to London and need somewhere to live? We're one of the only universities in the city to offer accommodation on campus. Our waterside Halls of Residence are perfectly placed to make the most of your uni experience.
The Children’s Garden nursery
We have many parents in our student community, which is why 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.
Safe and secure On-campus security team available 24 hours a day.
WHAT I LOVED ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON WAS THE SUPPORT. I BUILT A RELATIONSHIP WITH MY LECTURERS – AND I’M STILL IN TOUCH WITH ONE OF THEM NOW.
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 and she found the perfect fit at the University of East London.
Taking her next step
Aliya wanted to find a course that combined coaching skills and psychology to help her grow her business. She discovered our MSc Positive Psychology and Coaching – one of the only courses of its kind in the world.
From side hustle to success
Aliya’s business, Mentor Liiyah, helps young people with personal development, relationships and meditation. In her spare time, she runs a non-profit organisation that supports young people between 13 and 18. Aliya is now part of our growing alumni community making a difference in the world. Looking to the future, she wants to use her advanced qualification to find opportunities in Europe and the rest of the world further afield.
Like all 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 studies. Now she’s using her own coaching expertise to help others and support the next generation.
Our thoughtfully designed spaces are ideal for studying, discovering and creating, as well as being sustainable hubs for innovation and creativity.
Escape the city, but benefit from facilities that mirror industry. From bars to accommodation, we could list all the facilities we offer, but there are a handful of things that really make us stand out. Step onto our campuses and you’ll realise the University of East London is unique.
Check out our virtual tour and discover our facilities from the comfort of your home virtualtour.uel.ac.uk.
Our incredible SportsDock is hard to miss and our libraries are very impressive. Whichever course you study, you’ll benefit from specialist facilities for your subject. Such as 3D printers, top studios and chambers for mock trials.
As a postgraduate student, you’ll explore and read around your subject independently. A great place to start is in our libraries at Docklands and Stratford, which are open 24/7, so you can spend time studying when and how it suits you. Both libraries have different areas including quiet spaces for when you need to focus and collaborative group spaces.
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.
Whatever subject you study, you’ll benefit from brilliant facilities. From labs to laser-cutting machines, everything is industrystandard, so you’ll be confident using the professional kit when you graduate.
To find out more, turn to our subject pages in the second part of this guide.
Business, finance and entrepreneurship
■ Knowledge Dock business incubator
■ Bloomberg training suite with real- time financial data and analysis
■ Business Analytics Lab in partnership with Amazon Web Services
■ Accountancy and Tax Clinic
Creative, media and entertainment
■ Production centre with audio/ video editing suites
■ The Black Box studio theatre
■ 3D printers and laser-cutting machines
Digital, data, artificial intelligence
■ Specialist laboratories with Cisco switches and routers
■ Industry-standard software
■ Network teaching lab and microprocessors lab
Health, sport and wellbeing
■ SportsDock
■ Clinical Education Centre
■ £250,000 Simulation Centre
Public service, justice and communities
■ Conferencing and meeting rooms
■ Court Room for moots and mock trials
■ Legal Advice Centre
We want to make physical activity as accessible as possible, so as a UEL student you’ll receive a free off-peak membership to our £21 million sports facility, SportsDock.
Wondering who’s trained there? There have been some pretty big names including Team USA who used SportsDock as their HQ for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. At SportsDock, you’ll find:
■ Two multi-purpose indoor sports arenas
■ 120-piece fitness centre
■ Fully equipped functional fitness room
■ Dance and aerobics studio
■ Sports therapy clinic
■ Conferencing and meeting rooms, lecture theatres and teaching rooms
■ Outdoor pitch
The University’s research outputs for the Research Excellence Framework (REF)
2021 demonstrates a significant impact in sustainability, health and social policy. If you also want to make a difference through academia, join our community of inspiring researchers and we’ll support you every step of the way.
Study a research degree
Our main research-based courses are the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Professional Doctorates (Prof Doc) and Master of Research (MRes). Our professional doctorates are geared towards people with more industry experience where you can combine developing skills in management and leadership with research related to your professional context knowledge.
Before you apply, you need to submit a research proposal as sharing your plans will help our academic staff understand what you want to achieve and how they can provide you with support. Start your postgraduate journey today by talking to us about our postgraduate bursaries and other funding sources.
Find out more at uel.ac.uk/ postgraduate-research
Our dynamic research community is organised into interdisciplinary Institutes, Centres and Groups.
Our 3 institutes are:
- the Institute for Connected Communities
- the Rix Centre
- the Susainability Research Institute
Our interdisciplinary centres are:
■ Centre for Social Change and Justice
■ Centre for Creative and Cultural Practices
■ Centre for Migration, Refugees and Belonging
■ Centre for Wellbeing, Community and Inclusion
Many of our academics are leaders in their fields – they have a global reputation for carrying out research that makes a difference.
Our courses are designed by leading professionals in partnership with employers and industry experts. At the University of East London, we can help your career take off with one of our postgraduate courses and equip you for the increasingly competitive work landscape.
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Help transform people’s lives with our groundbreaking public health courses. A postgraduate qualification is a great way to boost your skills or find an area where you can make a difference.
Our Allied and Public Health programmes are closely tied to the healthcare sector as we work with a variety of partners including the NHS and many private healthcare providers. Our students and staff are improving lives and wellbeing in some of London’s poorest communities at the University of East London’s internationally renowned Institute for Connected Communities either throughout both within the UK or and overseas. So whether you’ll work towards a new career, move into academia or find a new specialism, the University of East London can help you all the way.
Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies such as the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
We are well connected to the healthcare industry including partnerships with Public Health England (PHE), the National Health Service (NHS) and many private healthcare providers.
“I volunteered with Well London as a student and the work I did was invaluable in helping me know what to do on my first internship in Nigeria. It gave me the knowledge and experience I really needed.
Josephine Bardi, Public Health MScOur Institute for Connected Communities (ICC) is changing lives and that research is reflected in our Public Health and Health Sciences courses.
Small class sizes, mentorships, careers advisors and a huge support network are there to assist you every step of the way.
Our Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub is stocked with all the high-tech, industry-standard equipment you’ll need to hone your skills. We also have a topclass library open 24/7 and are investing millions in our Connected Campus project.
Course Entry requirements
Master of Research (MRes) Health Science
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant subject and a research proposal
Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)
Musculoskeletal
Ultrasonography
PGCert MSK
Ultrasonography
Injection Therapy and PGCert MSK
Ultrasonography
Diagnostic
Master of Science (MSc) Public Health
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant subject
Must have GCSE English and Maths grade A*/9 to C/4
Start date Duration
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time
Minimum 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject. Applicants with a 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered.
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
January 15 months View
Help contribute to an extraordinary industry, where you can really make a difference using your creativity. Taking a postgraduate course in architecture, landscape architecture or interior design will expand your knowledge and ambition to create a sustainable future.
We offer a range of accredited design-based courses as well as policy making courses in the fields of architecture, urbanism, interior design and landscape architecture. Our career led courses focus on challenging assumptions and setting up new agendas for design in the 21st century. Architecture and design is innovation, experimentation, contextualisation, social construction and empowerment. The University of East London offers many courses to help you grow and thrive in this exciting industry.
We maintain close ties with the Royal Institute of British Architecture (RIBA), Landscape Institute (LI), Architect Registration Board (ARB) and local and international organisations such as British Land, Rogers Stirk Harbour, the Museum of London and Sir Robert McAlpine.
Our teaching staff are from world renowned firms like Zaha Hadid Architects, Kohn Peterson Fox, Bjark Ingels Group, Grimshaw and others.
Use the latest design equipment, from robotic arms and laser cutters to 3D printers and specialist surveying labs, without ignoring our traditional wood, metal and ceramic workshops.
At the University of East London, our research, teaching and buildings are all connected. We’re focused on design that’s environmentally aware and brings positive benefits to people and the planet.
Our department is renowned for its award-winning students and academics, including two recent students that won the RIBA London Sustainability Award 2021 and the RIBA London Skin Thinking Award 2021.
We pride ourselves on preparing you for your professional life with our Mental Wealth modules. Here you’ll explore social inclusion, ethical design, sustainability and environmental design, information sharing, digital proficiency, and cognitive intelligence.
Got a degree in a different subject? Our PGDip Landscape Architecture is the perfect way to move into a career in landscape architecture as it’s accredited by the Landscape Institute. Many students decide to progress to our MA Professional Landscape Architecture afterwards.
Want to explore the subject 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. If you need more time, our Landscape Architecture courses can be taken part-time in just one day a week, making it even more convenient for you to study.
Course Entry requirements
MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant built environment subject
Master of Research (MRes) Architecture (Reading the Neoliberal City)
Master of Arts (MA) Architecture and Urbanism
Master of Arts (MA) Interior Design
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any subject
Start date Duration
September Two years full-time
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Landscape Architecture
Master of Arts (MA) Professional Landscape Architecture
Master of Arts (MA) Professional Landscape Architecture (with conversion)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a built environment subject
Minimum 2:1 Honours degree in Interior Design or Architecture or significant work experience via portfolio
2:2 Honours degree in any subject area
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time , Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject area or relevant conversion qualification
2:2 Honours degree in any subject area
January One year full-time, Two years part-time
September
January One year full-time, Two years part-time
September
January Two years full-time, Four years parttime with flexibility to move between modes
September
At the University of East London we provide an extensive, lively, and diverse arts education that prides itself on inclusivity. Our courses cater to both aspiring and seasoned artists and we draw students from all corners of the globe.
Led by Alexis Harding our MA Fine Art offers ample studio space and workshop opportunities, as well as courses in professional practice, art history, and theory. Our dynamic programme fosters dialogue, exhibition opportunities, and enables students to progress and elevate their artistic practice. It’s a perfect choice for continuing BA students or mature students seeking to return to academic pursuits. The Professional Doctorate in Fine Art (DFA) has been running for over 20 years and is widely recognised in the art world as the leading doctoral programme for fine artists. Unlike practice-based PhDs in fine art, we have a full programme and a strong student cohort, so you won’t feel isolated.
We’re affiliated with galleries and project spaces including the Lisson Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, London Art Fair, and Queer Circle.
Students develop their practices and become established artists working with alumni such as Max Hattler, Michael Pinsky, Sharone Lifschitz and Professor Kangwook Lee. Others become curators, teachers, technicians, workshop leaders and academics.
Our staff are practicing artists or academics with diverse research profiles, partnering with the Tate Modern, the Victoria & Albert Museum, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Arts Council England.
All full-time postgraduates are guaranteed their own studio workspace, access to free equipment hire and dedicated exhibition spaces.
Our world-class workshops include woodwork, metalwork, digital fabrication, photography, and 3D printing. We have studios dedicated to textiles, lithography, and intaglio. For filmmakers we offer advanced production and post-production facilities.
Our alumni have been winners or nominees of The Times Big Picture photographic award, the Hix art award, the Turner Prize, the Jerwood Drawing Prize and the John Moores Painting Prize.
We offer postgraduate programs of both Master’s and Professional Doctorate in Fine Art. We have incredible academics such as sculptor Richard Wilson, painters Alexis Harding and Lee Maelzer and writers Debra Shaw and Karen Raney. You’ll gain insight from guest lecturers such as Fourth Plinth curator Ekow Eshun and Queercircle founder Ashley Joiner. We have dedicated workshops with Arts Council England liaison Hannah Conroy who works specifically to help neurodiverse artists win grants.
Our campus boasts generously sized, well-equipped studios and workshops situated in close proximity. Additionally, we host a series of annual events, including Cultural Manoeuvres artist talks and the ‘Detour Ahead’ ‘How To...’ lecture series. During these events, established practitioners from a range of creative fields, including artists, writers, designers, photographers, and curators, share their experiences and offer valuable advice to students looking to break into the art world.
To be in London around the galleries and the artists teaching on the course has been extraordinary; the generous studio spaces, workshops and seminars has reinvented my practice!
Master of Arts (MA)
Fine Art
Minimum 2:2 degree in fine art or related creative arts subject and/or a strong portfolio
Professional
Doctorate Fine Art
Master’s degree in a related discipline, an established creative and professional practice and excellent knowledge of contemporary art OR Exceptional creative and professional practice and excellent knowledge of contemporary art
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
January Two years part-time
September Three years full-time, Five years part-time
View full course info at uel.ac.uk/pg-art-and-design
Globalisation, innovation, sustainability, leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, industry 5.0 are the key themes embedded across all our courses. They are bound together by the golden thread of technology running through the school and are embedded into all our business management and finance programmes.
Evolving technologies, new industries and emerging markets have changed the way businesses operate. Graduate with a year of work experience on an Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with an integrated placement from the University of East London and gain professional qualifications from the Chartered Banker Institute with (MSc) Finance and Risk. Get the skills to be a decision maker and team leader on MSc International Business Management. Prepare for the professional exams set by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants on MSc Professional Accounting. At the University of East London, we’ll help you develop the experience and skills you need to succeed in a digitally evolving world.
We maintain close ties to professional organisations such as the Amazon Marketing Analytics Lab, Chartered Institute, Barclays and Microsoft. Our local and global connections across multiple sectors create great opportunities for students.
The Association for Project Management, the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Institute of Data and Marketing and the Market Research Society are some of the accreditations our courses have.
We have one of the largest Bloomberg training suites in the country and an Amazon Web Services hosted Marketing and Data Analytics Lab, giving access to the high-tech equipment that professionals use. “
Having an expert coach in international business is vital. We’ll guide you in developing data analysis skills and an understanding of how data shapes society, empowering you to program open-source software.
We draw academics from across the globe and visiting lecturers bring fresh perspectives and global business and finance experience. Our entrepreneurial community and business hub provide a platform for forging connections.
My course opened doors for me globally and was a factor in the success of achieving my dream job. I’d recommend it to anyone looking to improve their career path.
Stefan Nielsen MBA Graduate
As well as providing access to our extensive network of worldleading partners like Amazon, Microsoft and Barclays, we believe our students should graduate with the workplace skills necessary to prosper in the digital economy. We focus on digital proficiency, and our Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth programme is embedded in our teaching, providing the soft skills you’ll need to succeed in any workplace.
We’re rooted in London’s most exciting region for enterprise, between the major financial institutions of Canary Wharf and pioneering new businesses in Stratford and Shoreditch. We work with established institutions from Bloomberg to Barclaycard, to bring you cutting-edge insight into the way contemporary businesses are run.
Master of Science (MSc) Finance and Risk
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Business Finance, Economics or Applied Mathematical Sciences
Master of Science (MSc) Human Resource Management
Master of Science (MSc) International Business Management
2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Placement Year
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Apprenticeship
Master of Science (MSc) Oil and Gas Management
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
See website for eligibility
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September Two years full-time
October Two years part-time plus three months assessment
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
With our practical, hands-on approach, you’ll be equipped to make a real difference and have a meaningful impact on the world around you. Join the University of East London and unlock your potential today.
Discover your potential to shape the future of technology with our Computer Science and Digital Technologies courses at the University of East London. From AI to Big Data; from Cloud and Cybersecurity to Blockchainwe understand the profound impact that technology is having on society. That’s why our expert teaching team is committed to providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in this rapidly evolving industry.
Computing at the University of East London is ranked first in London amongst new universitieswith 80% of our research outputs world leading or internationally recognised (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).
We have our strong research collaborations with other academic and industrial institutions, including the University of Oxford, Queen Mary University of London, University of Southampton, Accenture, Microsoft, and Amazon.
92% of students agreed/ strongly agreed that the computing course was good value for money (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2022).
Access industry standard software like our fully equipped Professional Qualifications lab, our Network and Cyber Security labs, our Creative Learning lab and Industrial Research labs.
You will have access to Cisco switches, routers and servers for configuring and testing cloud-based software, energy consumption meters and resources for creating electronic communication systems.
Our computing programmes are closely tied to industry. Our Industrial Liaison board includes representatives from organisations like IBM, Microsoft and JP Morgan.
We’ll give you the skills employers want in a range of sectors from finance to healthcare, communication to education, security to smart tech. Whether you have recently finished your undergraduate degree or already work in the industry, our courses will help you take the next step in your career. It’s also a great option if you want to make the switch from industry to research. What you learn depends on the direction you take, but you can
expect to explore large scale software systems development, advanced tools and techniques, data analytics resources, and more. You’ll also complete a dissertation to explore an area of computer science and digital technology that interests you; a crucial part of learning how to interpret research and articulate results into writing.
Course Entry requirements
Master of Science (MSc) Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content)
Master of Science (MSc) Big Data Technologies
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content)
Master of Science (MSc) Computer Science
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content)
Master of Science (MSc) Computing
Conversion course. Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in a noncomputing subject.
Start date Duration
MSc Data Science
Conversion course. Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in a noncomputing subject.
Professional Doctorate Data Science
Conversion course. Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in a noncomputing subject.
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time with industrial placement
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May
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time with industrial placement
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May
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time with industrial placement
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May
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time with industrial placement
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
January
September Three years full-time, Five years part-time
January
Course Entry requirements
Professional Doctorate Information Security
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content)
Master of Science (MSc) Information Security and Digital Forensics
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content)
Master of Science (MSc) Blockchain and Financial Technologies
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content)
Master of Science (MSc) Cloud
Computing
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content)
Master of Science (MSc) Digital Education
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science or Education degree.
Start date Duration
September Three years full-time, Five years part-time
Master of Science (MSc) Internet of Things
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content)
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September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time with industrial placement
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time with industrial placement
January
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time with industrial placement
May
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time with industrial placement
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time with industrial placement
January
Course Entry requirements
Master of Science (MSc) Cyber Security Engineering
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content)
Master of Science (MSc) Cyber Diplomacy
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content)
Professional Doctorate in Cyber Diplomacy
Bachelor’s degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content)
Master of Science (MSc) AI and Data Science (conversion)
Conversion course. Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in a noncomputing subject.
Start date Duration
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September Three years full-time, Five years part-time
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September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time with industrial placement
Take grand plans and figure out how to make them a reality or become a rigorous problem-solver and understand different perspectives to make projects a success.
Our courses are designed to broaden your expertise and boost your employability. We’re situated in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas and our construction, transport and logistics programmes maintain close ties to industry and major organisations, granting fantastic internship and placement opportunities.
Our network of contacts allows regular access to ongoing projects and site visits, where our students gain valuable hands-on work experience. We ally with major partners to carry out world-leading research and make sure our courses are always effective, contemporary and reflective of the needs of employers.
We cover a range of areas from project management to sustainability and construction law to use of technology. By graduation you will possess top management skills, be able to think critically and solve problems effectively.
Use our Professional Qualifications Laboratory, Engineering Laboratory, Specialist Surveying Laboratories, Architecture and Visual Arts Centre, Microprocessors Laboratory and Power Laboratory. We have industrylevel software including the Building Information Modelling digital system.
We’re accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, which includes the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and Institute of Highway Engineers.
We have a great record of accomplishment in helping students find work placements with major companies such as Taylor Woodrow, Morgan Sindall and Crossrail.
Our students come from many areas of life and expertise, from construction to architecture and transport to logistics; some even studying law, meaning you’ll find a course that matches your goals.
We work collaboratively with the UK’s largest manufacturer of recycled lightweight aggregate, as well as Arup, a global engineering consultancy firm. Together, we’re working on a project to make lightweight concrete mix more sustainable and lessen its carbon footprint – part of a wider mission to improve sustainability within the construction industry. We also work on collaborative research projects with Newham Council focusing
on addressing transportation challenges. Our Master of Science (MSc) programmes have ‘industrial placement’ options that are delivered in close collaboration with engineering and IT companies. Studying Construction, Transport and Logistics at the University of East London will see you go from strength to strength and will allow you to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Course Entry requirements
Master of Science
(MSc) Construction Engineering Management (optional Industrial Placement)
Master of Science
(MSc) Intelligent Transport Planning and Engineering
(optional Industrial Placement)
Master of Science
(MSc) Real Estate Management (optional Industrial Placement)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any Construction related subject, Law and Business Management
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any Construction related subject
Start date Duration
Master of Science
(MSc) Construction Asset Management with Digital Technologies (optional Industrial Placement)
Master of Science
(MSc) Project Management with Digital Technology (optional Industrial Placement)
Master of Science
(MSc) Robotic Construction (optional Industrial Placement)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any Physical Science, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or Humanities and Social Sciences subjects
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related programme
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in any Construction related subject, Law and Business Management
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in any Construction related subject, Law and Business Management
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
May
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
January
View full course info at uel.ac.uk/pg-construction
The School of Psychology at the University of East London has a longstanding leading position in postgraduate professional training. Our teachings span from traditional specialisms to new and pioneering pathways into psychological practice.
We offer courses that will prepare you to contribute towards positive change at individual, organisational and societal levels. Whether you’ve just finished your undergraduate degree, already work in the sector or want to completely shift careers, you can be part of that change.
Every course is geared towards helping you build professional skills. Whether you end up working in the NHS, charities, social enterprises, private healthcare, consulting with organisations or creating your own business, you’ll be confident tackling the challenges you face, leaving you in a great position when you graduate.
Our courses are practical and professional, which when combined with a comprehensive skills curriculum will equip you with a competitive edge for the world of work.
We are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Association for Business Psychology (ABP).
Our connections allow guest lectures from real-world specialists, exciting opportunities for you to liaise and engage with international experts, as well as opportunities to carry out research in relevant applied contexts.
We work with MIND, the NHS, the Terrence Higgins Trust, Centrepoint, Women’s Aid, the National Autistic Society and occupational psychology consultancies including SHL, OPM Consulting, MDV and A&DC to find you placements.
Our experts are engaging with professional bodies and organisations, and sharing this expertise with you during our teaching, ensuring your learning reflects the industry’s latest developments and new ideas.
The School of Psychology is equipped with specialist facilities so you can practise your skills in real-life situations There are library services open 24/7 and a psychology librarian.
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The course has equipped me with theoretical knowledge and practical skills that I currently use in my practice as a Positive Psychology Coach supporting clients to enhance their wellbeing.
Karina Bogucka, MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology and a winner of John Radford Prize from the University of East London.
We have been offering professional training for almost 60 years and continue to lead the way in everything we do – from the areas we research to the courses we design. Some of our postgraduate courses are the only ones of their kind in Europe.
We come highly recommended through our professional body accreditations and other sources.
Our Master of Science (MSc) Humanitarian Intervention is included as one of the recommended courses of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy; a global learning
initiative, facilitating opportunities to enable people to prepare and respond to crisis.
Upon completion you might return to your current role, change jobs, or even set up your own business or practice. The best bit is that through our professional and practical emphasis and skills development, you’ll be able to make an impact straight away. By completing placements and internships alongside your study, you’ll already have hours of experience.
Course Entry requirements
Master of Science (MSc) Applied Positive Psychology and Pathways (On Campus & Distance Learning Option)
Minimum 2.1 honours degree, preferably in Social Sciences. We will also consider a minimum 2:2 Honours degree with relevant work experience
Start date Duration
Master of Science (MSc) Business Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Counselling and Psychotherapy
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree
PGDip: Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in any discipline
Master of Arts (MA) Counselling and Psychotherapy
Professional Doctorate Counselling Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Integrative Counselling and Coaching
Master of Science (MSc) Integrative Counselling and Coaching
MA: Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Minimum of 2:1 Honours degree in psychology (BPS accredited)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
January One year full-time (On Campus & Distance Learning options), Two years parttime (On Campus & Distance Learning options)
September
January One year full-time, Two years part-time
September
September Two years part-time
September Three years part-time
September Three years full-time
September PGDip: Two years part-time
September MSc: Three years part-time
Master of Science (MSc) Humanitarian Intervention (Distance Learning)
Master of Science (MSc) Occupational and Organisational Psychology
Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) Supervision in counselling, coaching and other helping professions (Distance Learning)
Foundation counselling skills (distance learning)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
Start date Duration
January One year full-time, Two years part-time
September
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in Psychology (BPS Accredited
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
January One year full-time, Two years part-time
September
September One year part-time
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree (prior Counselling training is required)
Intercultural counselling practice and processes (distance learning)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree (prior Counselling training is required)
January Twelve weeks part-time
May Twelve weeks part-time View
Our courses will give you a fascinating insight into the experiences of children and young adults and how that influences their development as they grow and navigate life. A postgraduate qualification gives you the opportunity to pursue a rewarding career in education.
Our education courses are closely aligned with the professional requirements of the education sector. For example, our Master of Arts (MA) students collaborate with community organisations working as English as an Addtional Language tutors. They also support the delivery of targeted learning activities in schools and early years settings, where they often go on to evaluate the impact of these educational interventions as part of their applied research projects.
We’re situated in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas, with regular access and close connections to major educational establishments.
All our teaching team have worked in practice and some have held leadership positions in educational establishments in the areas of Special Educational Needs (SEN) or early childhood.
Our research into early childhood education and care (ECEC) has directly influenced the development of national and international policies.
Our main research interests include:
• Early childhood policy and practice
• Learning and teaching
• Language and diversity work-based learning
• Teacher education
• Race and community
• Education equality issues
• Comparative education
• Professional education
• Social work knowledge
• Practice and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL).
We have a suite of specialist teaching rooms, within a dedicated building, equipped for subjects ranging from chemistry and biology to art and food tech.
Our modern Docklands and Stratford libraries provide a wide range of resources and specialist study areas, accessible 24/7 during term time.
Many of our Masters 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.
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I have acquired an enormous amount of knowledge relating to current issues in the field of Early Childhood from national and international perspectives. I have developed the ability to demonstrate a good level of critical discussion and critique complex issues. The lecturers are friendly, approachable and supportive. The feedback is great and constructive allowing for progressive learning and development.
Olushola Oluremi Elugbaiye MA Early ChildhoodCourse Entry requirements
Master of Arts (MA) Early Childhood Leadership and Practice
Master of Arts (MA) Education
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
Start date Duration
September One year full-time
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in relevant subject
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
January
Professional Doctorate Education
Master of Arts (MA) English Language Teaching (Distance Learning Option)
Full Master’s Degree
September Five years part-time
Master of Arts (MA) Leadership in Education
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Social Sciences or Humanities subject (Languages, Education, Psychology, English)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
Master of Art (MA) Special and Additional Learning Needs (PGDIP, PGCERT)
Master of Arts (MA) Special Educational Needs
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO)
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
Understanding and Supporting Behaviour
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
January
April
September Two years part-time
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September Two years
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September Two years
View full course info at uel.ac.uk/pg-education
Engineering underpins our lives. It’s in the cities we live in, the transport networks we use and the power we generate. It’s everywhere and it’s always evolving.
Engineers need strong technical skills, must be excellent problem solvers and need to work as part of a team. At the University of East London, we’ll ensure that your technical skills are exceptional and you graduate with the soft skills employers want. We have recognised that the world of engineering is changing and sustainability is an increasingly important factor in engineering projects, which is something we have incorporated into our courses.
If you’re looking to take the first steps towards achieving chartered engineer status or looking to improve your skills and knowledge to gain broader employment prospects then a Master’s in engineering will set you on the right track.
Our Engineering courses are co-designed and delivered in liaison with industry, via our Industry Advisory Board. Our Civil and Structural Engineering MSc courses are fully accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).
We’re one of a few universities in the UK who offer weekly site visits to major engineering and construction projects in London.
Get access to our Heavy Structures Lab, Hydraulics Lab, Geotechnical Lab and Fabrication Lab and technology including 3D printers capable of printing buildings, robotics technology and our digital workshop.
The University of East London is developing innovative technologies to promote carbon neutrality and eco-efficiency through our long-term collaboration with the Sustainability Research Institute, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
We work with major engineering companies including Careys, Atkins, and Waterman Group. They offer internships, deliver guest lectures, co-supervise projects, and offer 1 to 1 professional mentorship to our students. Our Civil Engineering is one of the few formal academic partners of Institution of Civil Engineering.
The assignments you are given are open-ended problems that require complex solutions, based on real-world scenarios. You’ll need to carry out research, identify client requirements and restraints on a project, work as a team and propose solutions. If you’re on a programme with a placement, you’ll receive plenty of support from dedicated placement officers, who will also support you through the application process when you graduate too. You will be able to access the Career Zone and EMSI
tools to further improve your employability, help you with your CV or interview skills, and help you find job opportunities when you graduate.
Course Entry requirements
Master of Science (MSc) Civil Engineering (optional Industrial Placement)
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Civil Engineering
Master of Science (MSc) Mechanical Engineering (with optional Industrial Placement)
Master of Science (MSc) Structural Engineering (with optional Industrial Placement)
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Structural Engineering
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours degree or 2:1 BSc Honours degree in Civil Engineering
3rd Class BEng degree or minimum 2:2 degree BSc Civil Engineering
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours degree or 2:1 BSc Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering
Start date Duration
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours degree or 2:1 BSc Honours degree in Civil Engineering
3rd Class BEng degree or minimum
2:2 Bsc degree in Civil Engineering
Master of Science (MSc) Civil Engineering with Environmental Management (optional Industrial Placement)
Master of Science (MSc) Civil Engineering with Sustainability (optional Industrial Placement)
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours degree or 2:1 BSc degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours degree or 2:1 degree BSc in Civil Engineering (Geosciences and Environmental Management backgrounds, by interview)
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
September One year full-time
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
January
May
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
January
September One year full-time
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
January
Course Entry requirements
Master of Science
(MSc) Engineering Management (optional Industrial Placement)
Master of Science
(MSc) Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering
(optional Industrial Placement)
Master of Science
(MSc) Sustainable Energy Engineering
(optional Industrial Placement)
Master of Science
(MSc) Electrical Vehicle Engineering
(optional Industrial Placement)
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours degree or 2:1 BSc degree in Engineering
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours degree or 2:1 BSc degree in Engineering
Start date Duration
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related programme
Minimum 2:2 BEng Honours degree or 2:1 BSc degree in Civil Engineering
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
January
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
May
September One year full-time, Two years part-time, Two years full-time (with placement)
January
May
Now is your chance to a your mark on the fashion industry. At the University of East London students join us from all over the globe and our diversity shines through the designs we create.
East London is at the forefront of creativity and home to many well-known names on the UK fashion scene. Innovation thrives here, giving you the opportunity to learn new technologies, explore digital outcomes, build your business acumen for creative industries and progress as a pioneer of a more sustainable future.
Studying at postgraduate level expands your expertise and opens new career paths. If you’re new to the fashion industry, it’s a fantastic way to build your portfolio and if you already have some experience then our degrees provide a valuable opportunity to perfect your techniques and learn new skills.
We have industry standard manufacturing rooms, a newly installed Digital Lab and Magazine Archive Room. Cross collaborate with creatives in photography, film, journalism and more, using our immersive spaces and business suites.
Our research focuses on sustainable design in fashion and textiles – we even have our own herb and flower garden for print making, dyeing, and developing new fibres.
Our international links with top brands and prestigious companies and individuals includes Bianca Saunders, Princess Julia, ASOS and Christopher Raeburn.
We have the world of fashion on our doorstep which allows us to readily invite designers and industry experts in to share their stories, arrange regular masterclasses, and connect you with professional technicians.
We try to organise our seminars around your commitments whenever we can. You will get all the support you need and will meet regularly with your academic advisor to further your development.
Course Entry requirements
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Fashion
MA International Fashion Business
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any subject
Start date
Duration
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
Master of Arts (MA) Fashion Entrepreneurship
Master of Arts (MA) Creative Enterprise
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree with evidenced knowledge of the fashion industry
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree with evidenced knowledge of the fashion industry
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any portfolio
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
View full course info at uel.ac.uk/pg-fashion
Society is a complicated machine with many moving cogs. The big, complicated issues just keep geting bigger. War, displacement, justice, natural resources – it seems the more globally connected we become, the greater the need for new strategies to truly understand ourselves.
If you want to stay up to date with the latest politics, feel passionately about the refugee crisis, want to make a change in the world then this is the place to start.
You can make a difference - we’ll give you the skills; you just decide what to do with them. Our graduates are improving lives across the UK and the world - as teachers, researchers, or experts advising governments, charities and major corporations. Work at the United Nations, international think-tanks, or even start your own non-governmental organisation (NGO) to work directly with people in need – the possibilities are endless.
Our Masters of Science NGO and Development Management course is one of only two in the UK accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Global Development Studies and Research.
From researching the everchanging challenges of today’s global world, our diverse academics are world-renowned experts. Giorgia Dona, whose research focuses on conflict and displacement is one of our experts.
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 (WHO) after graduating.
Our researchers specialise in everything from European politics and policies to urban deprivation in Mumbai. They contribute new material to their fields and are keen to share their knowledge and connections.
We work on collaborative research projects with local organisations and across the world, and all our postgraduate students are welcome to become part of our vibrant research community.
The University of East London has been home to the Refugee Council Archive for over a decade - one of the largest collections of materials on refugees and forced migration, in existence. We have connections with major European and international community sector bodies and Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) like UNICEF,
World Vision and Amnesty International. You can get involved in work-based learning placements or internships with local and international organisations as well as taking part in civic engagement projects at the University of East London
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, the Middle East, Europe and the Western Balkans.
Master of Arts (MA) Conflict, Displacement and Human Security
Master of Science (MSc) International Relations (Distance Learning option)
Master of Science (MSc) NGO and Development Management (Distance Learning option)
Master of Arts (MA) Refugee Studies
Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant subject
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in a Relevant Subject
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
Society is constantly changing and law is central to the change. Legal teams, businesses, governments, non governmental organisations (NGOs) and the criminal justice sector need graduates who know how society works.
Employees must be able to apply their knowledge to new scenarios and see the bigger picture.
Whether you want to develop a career in law, public policy, human rights or criminology or want to expand your knowledge to take the next step in your career, our specialist postgraduate programme at the University of East London provides the skills and networks you need.
Our criminology and policing qualifications prepare you for work in the real world. Cybercrime, policing in the 21st century, urban criminology, justice sector practice, are some of the topics you’ll explore, all of which are relevant today and are vital to take your career to the next level.
We are one of the only UK universities offering a Masters of Law (LLM) with a guaranteed placement; spend ten months working on real cases and making vital professional connections.
Our facilities, including the Mooting Room, Legal Advice Centre and crime scene rooms are open for you to use during your studies and our libraries are open 24/7 during term time.
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.
Our staff include legal practitioners, high profile scholars and academics and former law enforcement professionals.
Our connections with the Red Lion Chambers, who specialise in complex crime, serious and corporate fraud, regulatory enforcement, and public law, help students gain experience in these areas.
You’ll develop resilience, a passion for lifelong learning and the unmatched professional skills you need to find solutions to some of society’s most pressing legal issues.
By working at our Legal Advice Centre, you’ll be able to use your knowledge to make a difference by working on cases with members of the community who cannot afford to pay standard legal fees. By volunteering, you will gain practical experience that can then be used in your next role.
Course Entry requirements
Master of Research
(MRes) 21st Century Policing / Cyber Society *subject to validation
Master of Laws (LLM) Energy and Natural Resources Law
Master of Laws (LLM) General Law and Pathways
(Business and Financial Law) (Human Rights Advocacy)
(International Law and Legal Practice)
(Transitional Justice and Conflict)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in law, social sciences, humanities or a related subject
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in a business or sport-related subject
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in law, social sciences, humanities or a related subject
Start date Duration
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
January One year full-time, Two years part-time
London is globally recognised as a creative capital, with the highest concentration of media, film, and journalism jobs in the UK. Whether you’re already working in the industry, changing careers or want to join us from overseas, the University of East London is the ideal place to expand your expertise.
We have strong connections across communications, filmmaking, multimedia journalism, digital marketing and more. You’ll be spoilt with opportunities to network with industry experts, investigate and discuss changing media and listen to guest lecturers. The world of media is competitive, but with a strong set of advanced career focused skills you’ll stand out from the crowd. Our graduates go on to work in film production, content creation and management, marketing communications and a wide range of careers across the media landscape.
Alternatively, you could challenge yourself with a PhD and build on your training to turbocharge your career.
Our media courses are flexible and responsive to what’s currently happening in the world. This gives you the freedom to delve deeper into areas that interest you.
We have partnerships with companies across the city like the BBC, CY Film Productions, Drum Omnicom Media, Instinct PR, The New Internationalist, OpenDemocracy and TCO London.
Our graduates have gone on to work in places such as The Sun, The Irish Post, ITN, and for major TV soap operas such as EastEnders.
To guarantee you tick all the right boxes, we’ve built our Mental Wealth/ Professional Life framework programme into all our courses, as employers want more than just expertise.
Learn from leading creative figures in exceptional facilities such as our Moving Image Studio and our Immersive Lab.
Our media courses are connected to the industry to ensure you get the best start. For example, University of East London students have interned at News UK, Eurosport, Leyton Orient FC, while others have had the chance to work at Pride magazine, Time Warner, Bleachers Report, as well as television, postproduction, and PR agencies.
We give you access to internationally recognised professional networks such as the National Union of Journalists, One World and the British Film Institute. You’ll be guided by a team of expert teaching staff, with years of professional experience. Our team consists of Dr Valentina Signorelli, Dr Lindsay Hallam, Dr Renata Brandao, Dr Andrew Branch and Dr David Chapman who all have diverse and incredibly valuable expertise across various parts of the sector.
Course
Master of Arts (MA) Filmmaking
Entry requirements
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in Humanities, Social Science or Art/ Design related subject, with preference to Film Media and Arts
Master of Arts (MA) Media and Communication Industries
Master of Arts (MA) Data Journalism
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant subject
Start date
Duration
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
MA Global Football Journalism
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject
Minimum ordinary degree or higher education diploma
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full time, Two years part time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
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Cancer, dementia, diabetes, pandemics and infectious diseases are just some of the health challenges facing our world. Our courses in medical sciences will give you the knowledge and skills you need to contribute to vital research projects.
You might go on to develop a new drug to treat cancer, or you could further our understanding of how dementia affects the brain. Whatever you do, you’ll make a difference.
A postgraduate degree opens a lot of doors and can lead to a wide range of new careers or allow you to level up your current job. But whatever path you decide to follow, you’ll have the skills and resilience you need to overcome the challenges you face in any workplace.
We have strong links to the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), which accredits our Master of Science in (MSc) Biomedical Science and is also an excellent place to find work placements.
Our laboratory facilities have state-of-the art industry standard equipment, allowing students to develop practical skills and technical experience within a wide range of specialisms.
“UEL is the best university for an MSc programme. My experience was incredible, the modules are highly focused and detailed. The knowledge and technical skills I have gained is in high demand in the pharmaceutical industry. Immediately after I graduated, I was placed in the industry as a senior Quality Control Analyst.’
Farhana Pattan, MSc pharmaceutical Science 2022
Now working as Senior Quality Control analyst, NOUMED life sciences
We will help your career advancement with placements in hospitals, research labs and the commercial world
We’re proud of the inclusive and supportive student body we have created at the University of East London. You’ll join a welcoming, diverse community of students from a variety of backgrounds.
Our master’s courses will provide you with foundational knowledge and skills needed. You will also be able to choose from a variety of specialist modules to tailor your degree to your interests.
Our location in a fast-growing, vibrant area of London that provides easy access to many public and private sector employers.
Within our programmes, students are taught by both academics and external experts, who bring
valuable insight into the sector and into the classroom. As part of your research dissertation, you will gain practical experience in our laboratories or those of selected industry and clinical partners, to refine and expand your skillsets and gain additional applied experience.
We build our Mental Wealth Programme into our courses, to help you make an unforgettable first impression in interviews, grow within your future role, and go on to become an effective leader.
Course Entry requirements
Master of Science (MSc) Biomedical Science (with Specialism)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Physiology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Applied Biology, Toxicology or related subjects
Master of Research (MRes) Bioscience
Master of Science (MSc) Pharmaceutical Science (with Specialism)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree and a research proposal
Minimum 2:2 honours degree in B.Pharmacy, M.Pharmacy, Pharm.D, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology, Microbiology, Applied biology, Toxicology, Chemical biology or related subjects
Start date Duration
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
January
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
January View
If you’re seeking training focused on building skills, whether as an actor, director, filmmaker, music producer, or choreographer, you’ve come to the right place. We offer a fresh perspective on performing arts, which can expand your understanding of the industry. Unlike traditional drama schools, our approach can unlock a diverse array of thrilling opportunities in fields such as research, teaching, and industry.
While there are numerous drama schools in the city, our institution stands out by integrating both practical and theoretical approaches. Our courses will enable you to challenge and critically analyse what you observe on stage.
We’re only 15 minutes from central London and work with many local theatres like the Theatre Royal Stratford East, East London Dance and Hackney Empire.
You will work with proficient practitioners on the University of East London’s academic team and benefit from master classes from visiting professionals.
You can study our master’s degrees even if you are in full-time employment or looking after a family, as our classes are flexible and our academics are supportive and understanding.
You’ll develop the techniques and knowledge to equip you for professional practice and a career of your choosing.
We will cover digital proficiency, emotional intelligence, embracing change, and working effectively across cultures. Our programmes foster creative and performance skills to help you develop into independent artists and critical and reflective practitioners.
Our performing arts programmes are closely tied to the industry. You’ll be taught by a team of experts who not only produce internationally recognised research but are also professional and active practitioners themselves. Our professional experts and staff include Professor Dominic Hingorani, Dr Claudia Brazzale, Dr Lynne McCarthy whose diverse array of experience across the sector will provide you with a well-rounded and knowledgeable education.
We arm our students with the tools to form their own companies and the knowledge to operate in the industry by giving them an understanding of artistic leadership, funding and creative production.
We understand the importance of growing networks, so we invite industry professionals, actors, theatre directors and producers to give master classes, share their artistic practice and their knowledge of the industry.
Whatever road you decide to go down, we will make sure you have the skills, confidence and contacts you need to make it work.
Course Entry requirements
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts
(MFA) Acting for Stage and Screen
2:1 Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional practice and experience. English Language Grade C GCSE or equivalent
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Acting
Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in Theatre/ Performance Studies, Dance/Choreography, Music/Composition or equivalent professional experience
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Applied Theatre
Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in Theatre/ Performance studies or related subject
Start date Duration
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
Master of Arts (MA) Contemporary Performance Practices
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Directing for Stage and Screen
Good undergraduate Honours degree (2:1) in relevant subject areas
2:1 Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA)/MEd Global Learning Futures
2:1 Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
September MA/MEd: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full-time, Four years part-time
View full course info at uel.ac.uk/pg-performing-arts
Course Entry requirements
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Sound and Music for Games
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Sound and Music for Media
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Sound and Music for Theatre
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Sound and Music Performance
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Sound and Music for Production
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
Start date Duration
September MA:
One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA:
One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Theatre
Directing
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
Course Entry requirements
Professional Doctorate Performing Arts
Start date
Duration
MA degree in Performance or related discipline, and a creative and professional practice and excellent knowledge of performance OR an established creative and professional practice
September
Three years full-time, Five years part-time View
We have been teaching psychology in East London since 1962 and are proud of our location and the diversity it brings in ideas, community, our students and staff. The School of Psychology at the University of East London is one of the largest in the UK in terms of academics, researchers, and students.
We have wide expertise in multiple fields of research and practice, focusing on ‘real world’ impact, engaging with local communities on issues of global concern like child development, gambling and addiction or mental health treatments. Our academics lead in teaching our students to become excellent thinkers, responsible citizens, accomplished consumers and producers of psychological knowledge in our diverse, modern societies. We’re leading the way in everything we do – from the areas we research to the programmes we design and some of our postgraduate courses were the first of their kind in Europe.
Our courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and other relevant bodies. This is a mark of outstanding quality in teaching, ensuring you’ll be eligible for chartered membership of the society.
Access our state-of-the-art Neuroimaging kit, such as EEG, tDCS, fNIRS, Eyelink 1000 eyetracking and Virtual Reality systems. Our library is open 24/7 and we have a dedicated psychology librarian.
We’re at the cutting-edge of psychology reseach, changing people’s lives, impacting communities and influencing policy at all levels. You will be taught by researchers who are world-leading experts across a spectrum of topics.
We offer plenty of learning opportunities that helps you enhance your employability skills, with many students benefiting from internships within the University and beyond.
You will benefit from being part of a vibrant community and supportive network with regular events created to benefit your future. You will also have access to our Career Zone services.
Whatever it takes, we’ll give you the support you need to make it. For some courses we offer evening and part-time study, so you can fit learning around placements and work. Our teaching team are experts and active researchers too. One member of the team (Sam Wass, Professor in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience), is the star of “The Secret Life of 4- and 5-YearOlds”, the Channel 4 TV show exploring the inner developmental world of children. We have award winning lecturers such as Dr Paul Penn, 2021 winner of the Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year Award.
Every course is geared towards helping you build professional skills. You will be equipped with many graduate worthy competencies and proficiencies by the time you graduate.
No matter what you do next, you’ll be able to make an impact straight away by completing placements and internships enabling you to apply the theory you learn to invaluable practice first-hand.
“We’ve had solicitors, health professionals, marketing directors, people who run their own companies and people with PhDs in areas such as history, anthropology and astronomy come and lean on our course.
Dr Mary-Jane Budd, lecturer, Department of Psychological SciencesWorking with people in your community means seeing the impact you make every day. It’s a challenging career, but hugely rewarding.
We offer a range of social work and community courses, like our accredited Master of Arts (MA) Social Work or MA Youth and Community Work if you’re just getting started or our post-qualifying short courses if you’re already practising.
Careers in social work or youth work require you to build relationships with individuals and families, and discover what works well for your community. Throughout your time with us, we’ll help you develop not only the advanced skills and knowledge you need to improve your abilities, but also the confidence and experience to make big decisions and drive positive change in society.
Our courses are focused on building your career. We have strong industry links in the social work sector, offering our students placements and newly qualified social worker jobs.
The University of East London’s Centre for Social Work Research undertakes pioneering research led by Professor Steve Briggs in contemporary issues like safeguarding, mental health and education.
We have extensive partnerships with institutions like the Victoria Climbie Foundation and the Tower Hamlets Council.
We’re accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council to award professional qualifications in social work alongside academic degrees.
With our Mental Wealth Programme, we’ll make sure you’re prepared for life’s challenges. Our emphasis is on building a framework of skills and knowledge that will help you thrive.
If you’re already working, we have a range of courses available for specialised professional development, taught on a parttime basis as individual sessions, by our experienced team. Take just one course on a subject you’re interested in, or take several to work towards a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or master’s.
If you’re just starting out, our MA Social Work or MA Youth and Community Work is a great place to begin. Both qualifications are accredited so you can get to work straight after graduation.
We work together with the London Boroughs of Newham, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney to keep our students up to date with the social work sector. Professionals from these boroughs come in for guest lectures, to provide teaching support and sit in on assessments.
Our MSc courses allow you to develop your expertise in highly coveted areas within the sports industry and rehabilitation and clinical exercise settings.
Our MSc students have gone on to become performance analysts, S&C coaches, entrepreneurs, exercise scientists, sport analysts, fitness club managers, sport therapists, personal trainers and teachers, working at the highest levels on the world stage.
The focus of our work contributes to scientific knowledge about improving sports performance and to enhance the quality of life of people in our local community. Staff and students within the department are currently researching within the following key themes; exercise for improved active health, increasing diversity in Sport Performance and Talent ID, nature-based exercise and wellbeing, excellence in the teaching and learning of sport and active health.
We’re the choice of some of the UK’s most exciting sports stars, like sprinter Adam Gemili, Paralympian Vanessa Wallace and WBO cruiserweight boxer Lawrence Okolie.
Our Docklands campus houses four state-of-the-art student-led sports labs and clinics, giving students career experience even before they go on placement.
We have close links to organisations like the London Lions basketball team, West Ham United Football Club, Nuffield Health, Blackheath & Bromley Harriers Athletics Club, Mossbourne Rowing Academy, Essex County Cricket Club, Sky Sport, PFF and Catapult.
We’re dedicated to finding employment opportunities for students. Our placement officer helps students find work experience and manage it with their studies. Current placements include the English National Ballet, London Lions, Barts Health NHS Trust and East London Sport.
Our highly experienced staff have a diversity of experience and unique qualifications. Many have links with leading industry bodies such as UK Active, BASES, CIMSPA, NSCA, AHCS, UEFA, Scottish FA.
We continuously and closely monitor the trends within the sport industry and modify our courses accordingly.
At the University of East London, you’ll have access to leading industry experts in both theory and application of the latest sport and exercise science. You’ll learn from professionals with real-life experience in their field, whether that’s sport analytics, strength training, sports psychology, clinical exercise physiology or highly specialised research. Our degrees are recognised by leading governing bodies with MSc Applied Sport & Exercise Science (Sport Psychology) accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). Our MSc Sport Analytics is also one
of the first of its kind in the UK, established in response to the shift in sport industry toward using big data for performance enhancement and decision making.
As an MSc student, you will have the opportunity to manage our student-led sports clinics, learning to treat a variety of clients and patients internally and externally to the university which creates a unique experience during your studies to develop not only technical skills, but the essential key transferable and employability skills required to succeed in a highly competitive job market.
We work collaboratively with West Ham United Football Club to offer students the opportunity to work at their foundation and academy and have close links to other renowned local sports clubs. Furthermore, our master’s students can work with the London Lions Basketball Team to improve their experience of working in and around elite sport and strengthen their futures. Our MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology students gain 250 hours of placement experience within multiple NHS trusts and industry leading private healthcare clinics, working with real life patients to prepare them for employment
straight after graduation. We also work on collaborative research projects with the London Borough of Newham, allowing our students to pick up valuable experience.
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Individual support has been excellent, I have felt able to ask anything and have had an immediate response from my tutor, always with the option for more help if needed.
Emma Lakin, MSc Applied Sportand
Exercise Physiology student 2022-23Course
Master of Research
(MRes) Sport and Exercise Science
Master of Science
(MSc) Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
Master of Science
(MSc) Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences
(Sport Psychology)
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree and a research proposal
2:2 Honours degree in related subject
Start date Duration
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
2:1 Honours degree in related subject
Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in sport or psychology may also be considered
Master of Science (MSc) Applied Sport and Exercise Science
(Strength and Conditioning)
2:1 Honours degree in related subject
Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in sport or strength and conditioning may also be considered
Master of Science
(MSc) Sport Analytics
Minimum of 2:1 Honours degree in a sport, mathematics or computer science related area.
2:2 honours in related subject area will also be considered at the discretion of the course leader
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
View full course info at uel.ac.uk/pg-sport
Master of Science (MSc) Clinical Exercise Physiology
2:1 Honours degree in Physiology, Biochemistry, Sports Science, Applied Biology, Physiotherapy or other health related subjects.
Mature students with relevant experience may also be considered
Master of Science (MSc) Workplace Diversity in Sport (West Ham United Foundation)
2:2 Honours degree or above in a sportsrelated or business management subject
English Language: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and speaking; minimum 5.5 in reading and listening (or recognised equivalent)
Mature students with relevant experience may also be considered
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
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September One year full-time, Two years part-time
Teaching is more than just a job. It’s a vocation. If you want to help youngsters kickstart their learning or are keen to share your passion for a specific subject at secondary school, it’s a rewarding career.
A postgraduate qualification can help you move forward in your career, whether you’re taking a step up into school or college leadership or making the move into teaching from another industry.
By studying a teaching or education course at the University of East London you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to inspire young minds, whatever age group you’re working with.
Our teacher and education training courses achieved an overall 94% student satisfaction score (National Student Survey, 2018).
A PGCE in Secondary Education allows you to pass on your subjectspecific knowledge to the next generation.
90% of trainees go on to 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.
Trainee teachers also go onto to undertake many leadership positions in schools and commence further study through our MA Education and MA Leadership in Education courses.
The Research in Teacher Education group (RITE) offers a forum for debate and discussion on all aspects of teacher education and promotes the work of this group of teaching educators and researchers.
Our practical courses are designed to prepare you for situations you’ll encounter once you enter work, helping you build resilience for jobs that can be as challenging as they are rewarding.
You’ll also learn to critique your own practice and understanding and our Mental Wealth programme is embedded in every postgraduate course, underpinning every module with the soft skills you’ll need to progress successfully in your career.
Home and EU students with pre-settled status 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).
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Primary with English as an additional language
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with SEN (Special Schools)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with SEN (Inclusion)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Primary with Humanities and Religious Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Secondary Drama
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Primary with English and Drama
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Early Years (3-7)
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time
Minimum 2:2 Honours degree
September One year full-time
The hospitality sector is reinventing itself; tourism is changing and events are becoming more creative. The growth of a new digital economy in this sector means it is an exciting time to be at the forefront of innovation.
Our courses will help you develop the skills and experience you need to remain resilient in an increasingly disruptive marketplace. We will work with you in a supportive, creative and forward-thinking way to give you a head-start in the world of work.
We will prepare you for the global industry by developing your managerial, technical and supervisory skills. At the University of East London, we will help you develop solid business principles alongside contemporary sector knowledge and plenty of hands-on experience.
We are connected to several trade and professional associations whose membership comprises employers and operatives from across the hospitality sector.
Our academic staff have a vast range of experience and expertise and are all actively engaged in professional networks and their related industries.
Our bespoke and modern campus facilities are complete with extensive 24-hour library access, ultra-modern teaching hubs, tiered lecture theatres, seminar rooms, cafes and shops.
The service sector is the largest sector in the world’s economy and short of good quality managersexactly the skills gap our courses are designed to fill.
95% of our students were satisfied with our Tourism, Hospitality, and Events courses (The Guardian, 2021).
Our degrees are completely focused on your future career. They’re expertly designed to include the right balance of transferable skills, specialist knowledge and work-based experience that will make you highly qualified and extremely employable. We embed industry knowledge, case studies, guest speakers and valuable field trips throughout our courses.
Our aim is for you to become an active and successful part of our learning community. You will learn from staff with current experience in events, hospitality, tourism or sport, many of whom are also involved in research within these areas. They will encourage you to grow as a professional, helping you to gain the confidence and flexibility you need to thrive in these diverse industries.
Course Entry requirements
Master of Science (MSc) Innovation and Sustainable Hospitality
Master of Science (MSc) Sports Management
Master of Science (MSc) Sustainable Tourism Development & Management
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in Business, Tourism or Hospitality related degree or equivalent
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in Business or Sports related degree
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in Business, Tourism or Hospitality related degree or equivalent
Master of Science (MSc) Hospitality and Event Leadership
Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in Business, Tourism or Hospitality related degree or equivalent
Start date Duration
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
View full course info at uel.ac.uk/pg-tourism
At the University of East London, we try to make financing your studies simple and affordable. As well as a wide variety of funding available to you, we offer our financial support and advice to ensure you get the most out of your student experience.
Finance is a key consideration in choosing to study for a postgraduate qualification and at the University of East London we will walk you through the various scholarships and government funding options (like loans, grants and bursaries) that you may be eligible to apply for.
If you graduated from the University of East London you may be eligible for a postgraduate course discount. If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive up to 25% discount. You should previously have been awarded an undergraduate degree,
postgraduate degree, professional doctorate or a postgraduate research degree from University of East London or one of its predecessor institutions, such as the Polytechnic of East London to be eligible for a discount.
You could receive a 50% discount on course fees through the University of East London Postgraduate Scholarship. The scholarship is open to full-time, part-time, Home tuition fee paying students on taught postgraduate courses. You cannot apply for the University of East London postgraduate scholarship if you are studying with collaborative partner institution, studying through distance or online learning, Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE), Professional Diploma in MA architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2), professional doctorate, MPhil, PhD and integrated masters.
The University of East London 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 Asylum seekers 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 England.
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 the University of East London at national and international university competitions. As part of your award you could benefit from a bursary of 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.
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).
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.
You could be eligible for up to a £3,000 bursary if you are facing financial difficulties and are from a low-income household. For more information and advice speak with the Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) on 020 8223 4444.
Student Finance England provides a loan for postgraduate master’s study. The Postgraduate Loan (PGL) will provide non meanstested loans of up to £12,167 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 2023 and are made directly through Student Finance England.
You can apply for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan of up to £28,673 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.
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. The University
of East London can point you in the right direction but we are not associated with the funding schemes or responsible for the application process.
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.
For further info visit our website uel.ac.uk/pg-fees
The 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 ‘realworld’ impact.
Whether you’re motivated by a passion for study, a deep interest in a particular field where the University of East London has expertise, or simply advancing your career, you’ll find the University 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.
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.
The newly introduced Doctoral Loan allows you to borrow up to £28,673 to help towards course fees and living costs. Find out more at: gov.uk/doctoral-loan
We offer Master of Research (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 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.
For further info visit our website uel.ac.uk/pg-research
Get a feel for what it’s like to study at the University of East London at one of our open evenings.
These events are an excellent opportunity to find out more about postgraduate study, speak with academics and find out about the facilities and funding options for your chosen area. You will receive tips on what will make your application stand out from the crowd and get help deciding which course is right for you.
You will get the chance to:
• Talk to academics about our postgraduate courses
• Meet our postgraduate students and receive inside advice
• Get advice on student finance, loans and scholarships
• Receive application guidance and an offer on the day
Book now: uel.ac.uk/open-evenings
Alternatively, if you’re an EU or international student, we’ll come to you. Find out when we’re next in your country by visiting uel.ac.uk/ international
Keep in touch with our friendly team of ambassadors, staff and social media team. We’re here to answer all your questions and support you through your application process every step of the way.
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