University of East London Undergraduate Study Guide 2022

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University of East London Undergraduate Study Guide 2022

BE THE CHANGE Your career can make a difference. #BeTheChange


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WE WORK WITH INDUSTRY

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I am delighted to introduce you to the University of East London. The University of East London has been pioneering futures since 1898: from the 2nd Industrial Revolution through to where we are now, the 4th. We are a careers-led university. Our mission is to prepare you for the jobs of the future. We’re also one of the world’s top 200 young universities, as ranked by the Times Higher Education (THE Young University Rankings 2018) Located in one of the world’s most multi-cultural and vibrant areas, we have an exciting, inclusive and forward-thinking learning community of over 17 thousand students representing 140 different nationalities. London is moving east. Our campuses in Stratford and the Royal Albert Dock place us at the heart of this industrial and creative shift. If you would like to know more, come to see us at one of our events. They provide a great opportunity for you to find out about courses, check out our fantastic facilities and speak to current students and staff. You will have the chance to experience the University of East London and meet some of those who will teach and support you through what will be a life-changing university experience. uel.ac.uk/open-days I look forward to welcoming you.

Professor Amanda J.Broderick BA (Hons) PhD DipM Dip MRS PGCTL FRSA MBGS FCIM FHEA Vice-Chancellor & President.

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VC Welcome Contents Our Story Our Vision & Subjects Case Studies How We Teach Why Study at University of East London Five Reasons to Study at University of East London Case Studies Your Career

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Careers East London Location East London Map East London Stats Diversity Champions Our Campuses Accommodation Our Facilities Find Your Sport Student Support Intro to Subject Areas

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BE PART OF OUR STORY 1898

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1992

West Ham Technical Institute opens

College at war

Birth of a university

Only for a fire to break out a year later and burn down most of the institute.

The campus is evacuated and is used as a military training base.

The University of East London is born.

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1981

1999

Phoenix rises

Docklands revival begins

Docklands campus opens.

The London Docklands Corporation is set up to transform derelict industrial areas.

London’s first new university campus for over 50 years.

The phoenix is part of our logo and coat of arms because just like the mythical bird, The University of East London was reborn from the ashes.

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2012

2015

2020

The London Olympics and Paralympics.

Growing reputation.

Global Pandemic:

Team USA base themselves at University of East London’s new SportsDock, Michelle Obama visits us and The University of East London student Gemma Gibbons wins Olympic judo silver.

Four University of East London architecture lecturers nominated for the Turner Prize.

University of East London leads the Royal Docks support of NHS Nightingale in the fight against Covid-19 and supports the vaccination effort to stop the spread of the disease in the UK.

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2019

2022

Making an impact.

Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth introduced.

Dual Delivery 2.0 introduced:

We were first in the UK for impact for psychology research – ahead of both Oxford and Cambridge Universities (REF, 2014).

We built a unique programme into all our courses to help prepare for careers of the future.

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Our story starts in 1898. Since then, we've survived wars, celebrated momentous sporting events and fought against a global pandemic. Now we are in the digital age facing new challenges and we are consistently adapting, innovating and thriving.

We’ve created a new model of education that combines a traditional university experience with the modern digital classroom to give our students the essential skills needed for future career.


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OUR VISION University of East London is a careers-first university driven by a commitment to ensure our creative graduates are first choice for employers. Our vision is to advance knowledge and innovation with positive impact for people and the planet. It all started in 1898 and we are continuously pushing boundaries and finding solutions to complex social, environmental, and economic challenges. We're constantly updating our courses and education models to reflect the changing world where technology dominates and industries move faster than ever before.

Shortlisted for Outstanding Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2020 by Times Higher Education

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CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

MEDICAL SCIENCES

ARCHITECTURE & PHYSICAL DESIGN

EDUCATION

NURSING

ART & DESIGN

ENGINEERING

PERFORMING ARTS & CREATIVE PRODUCTION

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & FINANCE

FASHION

PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSELLING & WELLBEING

SOCIAL & COMMUNITY WORK

LAW, POLICING & JUSTICE

SPORT

COMPUTER SCIENCE & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

MEDIA & JOURNALISM

HOSPITALITY, EVENTS AND TOURISM

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

What you study today will define tomorrow. Be the change by studying a course at the University of East London.

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ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONS


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University of East London is a careers-first university driven by a commitment to ensure our creative graduates are first choice for employers. What you do today will define tomorrow – here’s how some of our recent graduates are making an impact in the world.

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Meet Elemi Elemi is the Co-founder and Managing Director of a digitally and responsible investing led city-based wealth management firm, City Wharf Private Wealth. I am also the Co-Founder of technology and innovation firm, INATIGO and the developer of the world's first Financial Wellbeing AI Voice assistant- Finley AI. Elemi graduated from University of East London with BSc in Distributed Information Systems with Computer Programming. “I am motivated by using innovation and technology to help build a better future in the areas of financial health and wellness, wealth management, business and sustainability.” Elemi is working towards: – using artificial intelligence through voice technology to bring greater financial education and well-being to 10 million+ people. – Changing the face of wealth management in the way wealth is seen, felt and experienced through innovation, inclusivity and ESG principles. – Supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and first-time business owners with access to resources and guidance to help with the challenges faced by founders when first starting out. – Building awareness for a better sustainable future through education using artificial intelligence to create a more eco-conscious society. Elemi was recently nominated for the ‘Innovator of the Year’ Award by the UK Fintech Awards and named as a Top 30 Titans of Tech by Powerlist Magazine.

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“There are so many job opportunities available through Amazon Web Services, and it is such a careers boost. I’ve had recruiters engage with me via LinkedIn and opportunities seem endless.” Jake McMahon is a third year BA Digital and Technology Solutions student at University of East London. Jake picked the University because of the Amazon Web Services programme which develops skills for cloud careers in growing fields. “I’ve always had an interest in the IT Industry. Cloud is the hot topic of the century and I thought I need to stay one step ahead of the curve and put my skills into practice to stand out.” Jake works four days a week as a cybersecurity analyst and studies one day a week through Amazon Web Services educate programme. He has learnt valuable digital skills that are sought after and even more relevant in a postpandemic employment landscape. “I’ve had some great experiences and specialised in a variety of different areas. I have applied it in my studies and in the workplace. The pathways were interesting and informative. The fact that they were developed by experts within industry is particularly helpful as you’re learning up to date information.”

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Meet Jake: Cybersecurity Analyst with Amazon Web Services


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We’ve adapted our education models to bring you a personalised and flexible approach to education. Your career is our priority and we’ve combined traditional academic tuition with essential skills you will need in your future career.

You can expect a vibrant and engaging University experience with plenty of face-to-face contact hours, access to our superb facilities and all the extra-curricular benefits of on-campus life, with the added flexibility to access learning materials, lectures and resources online when you need to. We’re ready to get back on campus – but we’re holding on to a lot of the innovations made during the pandemic.

At University of East London, we’ve created a seamless model of education that combines the traditional university experience with the modern digital classroom. We’ve worked alongside industry partners like Amazon to provide a Virtual Learning Environment that puts students in charge – you can access your learning modules whenever and wherever you need them.

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We recognise each student has different, skills, strengths and interests and will support you to achieve your goals through clear timetabling and learning objectives, dedicated academic and careers support and help with fees and funding. 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.

Customise your learning experience to fit your needs, aspirations and circumstances.

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Why UG at the University of East London? However big your ambitions, we want to help you achieve them. And, if you aren’t sure what you want to do yet, that’s OK. Here you’ll discover different opportunities, career paths, and employers looking for people like you. Your future starts at the University of East London. Learn career-shaping skills, see the world differently and make friendships that last a lifetime. From top sporting facilities to a personalised education model that fits around you, first rate career support, specialist labs and a diverse community, everything you need is here. The only thing missing is you.

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Reasons to join us at the University of East London The world of work is changing. Do you have what it takes to keep up? We’ve designed our degree programmes to include essential skills to help you adapt, embrace change and show potential employers that you are fit for the careers of the future. Our Mental Wealth programme develops your emotional, cultural and cognitive intelligence alongside digital skills, communication, resilience and entrepreneurship.

2. Live and learn on a city campus We’re one of the only London-based universities to have a self-contained campus. We're part of the local community and well-connected to the rest of London, and the world - City Airport is on our doorstep. Trains every 10-15 mins from Cyprus station

A new tech company launches every hour here

4. Study your way around your lifestyle If you want to join us, we want to make it happen. Our flexible Dual Delivery model of education offers a customisable model that takes into consideration your strengths, skills and personal circumstances putting you in control of what you learn and how you learn. We accept students from non-traditional backgrounds and also offer part-time options and have childcare available on campus. New Beginnings offers places to mature students and others without formal qualifications

5. Join a supportive community We will support you throughout your university journey and beyond - from application into your career.

3. Discover East London Full of culture, creativity and career opportunities, East London is one of the youngest, most multi-cultural neighbourhoods in the UK, so you’ll fit in whoever you are or wherever you’re from.

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1. Stand out from the crowd


Meet Reece BBC radio presenter

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Reece Parkinson graduated from our BA Media and Communications course in 2015. He picked the University of East London as he knew creating connections in the capital was key to breaking into this industry. Now he works at the BBC running a radio show, BBC 1Extra Talks.

Searching for the right uni Reece knew the best way to kickstart his career in media was to be in London. He immediately felt our campus was right for him. He loved our East London location and the community of students from around the globe.

The University of East London has helped me get onscreen, behind the microphone, and behind the camera as well. I’ve recently got into producing my own stuff too.”

Immersed in industry “I was determined to get was an internship at the BBC. My lead tutor Cathy, helped me apply for one. And I got it.”

Running a radio show After graduating, Reece secured a job at the BBC, and he started hosting 1Extra talks. He also started his own podcast and appears on the Premier League Show where he creates music mixes with footballers. Past guests include Rubin Loftus-Cheek and John Stones.

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Picking a new career path Aisha was at the stage in life where she started to think about what she wanted to do next. It was at this point that someone told her about the University of East London. “I came down with my husband and my kids. And we just took a walk along the waterside. I remember saying to myself ‘I want to be here’. There was something about the peace and calmness of sitting near the waterside. But what sold it most for me was the library. I fell in love with the library.”

Beaming with confidence Aisha’s time here helped her become more confident – she benefited from on-going advice and encouragement from our social sciences lecturers. She even became a programme rep which gave her an opportunity to sit down with lecturers and voice other students’ concerns.

Meet Aisha – social sciences graduate

Aisha graduated from BSc Psychosocial Studies in 2014. It helped her decide on her next career move – and she joined us for our MSc Career Coaching course to develop specialist skills. Now…

If I had to do it all again, I would definitely still pick the University of East London.”

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Aisha joined us as a mature student after falling in love with our waterside campus. Studying at the University of East London helped her decide what direction she wanted to take her career.


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Fit for the future All our subjects are connected to ‘career zones’. These focus on different areas of growth, from AI and technology, to health and justice. Whatever course you pick, we’ll help you develop a set of skills fit for careers of the future. To boost your employability, we’ll show you how to apply your knowledge to industry challenges. Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, so businesses will recognise your qualification instantly.

Courses for careers Our degrees are taught by academics with years of experience and we develop the courses in line with industry needs. If you're interested in starting a business, we can support you with that too.

If you want to explore the industry outside East London and experience a new culture, join us on a field trip. We’ve taken groups of our students to the Caribbean, India, Sweden, and more. All your experiences will teach you to solve challenges facing businesses and discover where you belong in industry.

Foundation Years We also offer a variety of Foundation Year courses so if you're undecided about going to university or you're a mature student returning to education, a foundation year gives you the chance to experience studying before fully committing. We also offer Foundation Years that can lead you on to a variety of different courses meaning you can have some time to decide your aspirations.

To add more depth to your learning, you’ll visit leading organisations on our doorstep, and we’ll bring industry experts to campus or to your digital classroom to work with you directly. No matter what you study, you’ll benefit from a work-based project or networking opportunity.

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Your career starts with creating connections. At the University of East London, we collaborate closely with a diverse portfolio of industry partners. We'll introduce you to our networks and help you find incredible opportunities.


Whatever your ambitions, we are here to help you turn them into reality. We go above and beyond in careers support to give you a real head-start in your field. With sought-after skills, you’ll have plenty of employment opportunities to pick from.

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At University of East London we provide comprehensive career advice from the moment you step on campus on to graduation and beyond. We offer: – – – – – –

Academic support Employment support Mentoring Career coaching Alumni advice Careers fairs

Are you our next entrepreneur? Burning business idea? Make it happen with our support. The Knowledge Dock is our on-campus business incubation centre. It’s home to startups and a hub for ideas. – Businesses based at Knowledge Dock – 75 – Total square metres of office space – 1,098 – Different spaces for meetings, events and conferences – 6 Remember to enter our annual e-Factor competition for your chance to win funding and office space in the Knowledge Dock. We also run a range of other enterprise events throughout the year, including hackathons. – £25,000 worth of grant funding across our programmes

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In 2018/19 our Centre for Student Success supported 1250 students to explore starting a business

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Alex Wilding Founded VidiCREW at the Knowledge Dock thanks to e-Factor funding

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When people ask me where it all began, I’ll say at the University of East London. Everyone needs their break, and the University of East London have given me that. They’ve given me the boost to achieve bigger things. I can now call myself an entrepreneur. One of the benefits of being based at Knowledge Dock, the University of East London’s business incubation space, is that we’re surrounded by students.”


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The Employer Engagement Team connects employers with our students. It’s a win-win for everyone – you’ll find opportunities to boost your CV and employers will find students who are good fit for their business. Working with employers, the Employer Engagement Team: – – – –

Organise placements Advertise jobs roles Plan fair and events Offer the University of East London-funded internship scheme

Industry on our doorstep If you want to watch industry evolve, East London is the place to be. The area is jam-packed with startups, established organisations, event spaces and more. Our impressive network spans the city – and the rest of the world. Whatever subject you study, we’ll introduce you to industry leaders and help you find unmissable opportunities: – Business, finance and entrepreneurship – developments in Docklands and Stratford, and global businesses in Canary Wharf. – Creative, media and entertainment – theatres and studios across London, BBC and other major media networks. – Digital, data, artificial intelligence – Ford, London City Airport and IT companies across the capital.

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– Health, sport and wellbeing – NHS trusts, Olympic Park and London Lions basketball. – Public service, justice and communities – law courts, Met Police and thousands of schools across London. We’ve partnered with Amazon Web Services as part of our new Career Passport scheme.

What will we help you achieve? With fantastic careers support and industry connections, we’ll help you achieve your ambitions and secure a fantastic role when you graduate. You’ll have an edge over your competitors, so employers will notice you when applying for new positions. Our graduates go on to work for leading employers around the world. You’ll find our alumni at organisations including:

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Connecting employers and students


YOUR FUTURE CAREER Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship

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Entrepreneur / HR Manager / Accountant / Financial Analyst / Economist / Event Manager / Hotelier / Restaurateur / Digital Marketer / Marketing Director / CMO / Content Creator / Strategist

Creative, Media & Entertainment Artist / Graphic Designer / Fashion Designer / Illustrator / Animator / Gallerist / Critic / Journalist / Media Analyst / Broadcaster / Producer / Creative Director / Arts Marketer / Curator / Musician

Digital, Data & Artificial Intelligence Software Engineer / Developer / Network Analyst / AI Researcher / Cyber Security Specialist / Data Analyst / Digital Forensic Analyst / Systems Engineer / Mechatronic Engineer / Robotics / Engineer

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Engineering, Environment & Mobility

Health, Sport & Wellbeing Health Science Researcher / Pharmaceutical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Biochemist / Personal Trainer / Exercise Physiologist / Coach / Counsellor, Clinical Psychologist / Therapist

Public Service, Justice & Communities Social Worker / Educator / Teacher, Charity Founder / Policy Maker / NGO Worker / International Development Specialist / Youth Worker / Community / Organiser Lawyer / Paralegal / Human Rights Advocate

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Architect / Interior Designer / Landscape Architect / City Planner / Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Innovations Specialist / Logistics Manager / Construction Manager


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PROBLEM SOLVER The world is changing. Do you have what it takes to keep up? You’ll need to adapt, embrace change and prove to potential employers you’re fit for the careers of the future.

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Our Professional Fitness & Mental Wealth programme is completely unique. It gives our graduates a set of abilities that impress potential employers and prepares them for the future world of work. The Career Passport provides proof of each skill you’ve mastered as part of this programme. Some of these skills are validated externally by major corporations, such as Microsoft and Amazon.

Mental Wealth guarantees you leave us with more than academic expertise. You’ll become the person who stands out at job interviews and makes an impression at assessment centres for graduate schemes.

As a compulsory part of your study, Mental Wealth counts towards your final qualification. You’ll graduate with a unique set of skills covering three key areas: 1. Individual intelligence – develop emotional, social, physical and cognitive intelligence to help you adapt. 2. Digital proficiency – learn to use ICT effectively so you can keep up with a world that is dominated by new technology. 3. Cultural intelligence – explore how to work effectively across cultures so you fit in wherever you work in the world. Find out more at: uel.ac.uk/mental-wealth

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East London is one of the best places to be a student. We're sure you will agree as soon as you start exploring.

Enjoy unforgettable nights out

brands and Broadway Market is loved by foodies.

Escape to green spaces Mudchute City Farm is a 32-acre space dedicated to biodiversity – try horse riding or sample local produce with the Canary Wharf backdrop. Our students recommend: 1. Sipping on a pint by the river in Hackney Wick

East London nightlife is tough to beat. The streets of Shoreditch are lined with unique places to go, from Judge and Jury, a restaurant in old courthouse, to Trapeze, a circusthemed bar.

2. Tasting one of the best curries around at Brick Lane Sunday Market

Dalston is another popular spot with all types of bars, from jazz to DJs. But perhaps one of London’s best kept secrets is Hackney Wick, with its warehouse spaces for raves and hidden bars.

Head to the shops Head to Westfield in Stratford and Canary Wharf for high-street shops, restaurants, cinemas, and more. Prefer to shop independent? Old Spitalfields Market is home to indie

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3. Rowing, swimming, running and more at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 4. Saving money on premium brands at the O2 outlet 5. Get your art fix from contemporary to classic with East London's galleries and museums.

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East London celebrates creativity. There’s so much art around, it spills on to buildings as bold street murals. If you have a free afternoon, we’d recommend designing your own tote at RAW Labs in Bow Arts or visiting Victoria Miro gallery, an ex-Victorian furniture factory.


East London is our home but we’re also well connected to the rest of the capital and the world. Our Docklands campus is located by a DLR station, London City Airport is just over the river, and the Elizabeth Line links nearby Custom House to Liverpool Street in 10 minutes. You can even get around by cable car at The Emirates Air Line. At Stratford, we’re a 10 minute walk from Stratford station – a major transport hub for London and the whole of the UK. Dalston Kingsland Hackney Central

Silicon Roundabout (Old Street)

Shoreditch High Street Hackney Empire Brick Lane

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The Barbican Old Spitalfields Market Liverpool Street

Bethnal Green Whitechapel

Tower Gateway

The Gherkin

Shadwell Tower of London

Walkie Talkie River Thames

Southbank Centre

River Thames

The Shard London Bridge

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Tower Bridge

Canada Water


On our doorstep in Straftord – – – – –

London Stadium

STRATFORD (10 min walk from Stratford station)

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(5 min walk Westfield Stratford City from Stratford station) Stratford International

Mile End

A118 Romford Rd

Canning Town

Museum of London Docklands Limehouse

A1020 Royal Albert Way Cyprus

Royal Victoria

DOCKLANDS The Excel

Emirates Air Line

Royal Docks

City Airport

River Thames On our doorstep in Docklands:

Canary Wharf

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The 02

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Trinity Buoy Wharf O2 Excel Centre Canary Wharf London City Airport Exciting new developments in the Royal Albert Docks

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Hackney Wick

Theatre Royal Stratford East Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Westfield Hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants Transport links to London and the UK


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EAST The olympic boroughs posses the youngest, fastest-growing and most multicultural neighbourhoods in the UK

A new tech company is formed every hour in London

There will be 125,000 new jobs in East London by 2030

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East London’s boroughs represent the most significant growth point in the UK, with a projected increase of £6-7bn contribution to the economy.

10,885 new startups in East London a year (based on 2014)

Stratford’s London stadium is home to West Ham United, UK athletics and the 2015 rugby world cup.

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London is the AI growth capital of Europe, with £200m investment in London’s AI sector in 2017


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CHAMPION DIVERSITY At the University of East London, we celebrate diversity. Our aim is to create a future in which anyone with the will and potential to succeed, regardless of their background, race or religion can transform their lives by studying with us.

The University’s Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) is the first of its kind in the UK and has specific responsibility for addressing inequalities within the institution. At the University of East London we want to ensure that our community and learning environment are based on mutual respect and equity. The Black Academy is a group of academic and senior professional staff committed to shaping policy and practice around educational equity, anti-racism, Black representation and inclusivity in higher education. The Black Academy is there to give our Black students an amplified voice, to celebrate Black diversity and to build intellectual, social and cultural capital within the university and wider community. The Black Academy at

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Athena Swan Bronze award for gender equality, are a disability confident employer and we are working closely with Stonewall to ensure inclusivity for our LGBTQ+ staff and students.

Ranked number 1 in the UK for addressing inequalities (2nd in the world) by the Times Higher Education Global Impact Ranking, 2020

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the University of East London is committed to enabling Black students to reach their full academic potential, improve experiences and outcomes and gain graduate level jobs. University of East London was awarded a Bronze Race Equality Charter (REC) Mark which is an award that aims to support and encourage universities to work towards race equality. We hold the


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Campus community meets city connections. We’re one of the only universities in London to have a selfcontained campus – you’ll find almost everything you need at Docklands, and superb teaching spaces at our Stratford sites. Jump off the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and you’re only steps away from our waterfront campus, home to many of our students. London City airport sits just across the river. Next door are some of the capital’s most famous venues including Royal Drawing School at Trinity Buoy Wharf, O2 Arena and ExCel London - one of the biggest event spaces in the world. Join us and you’ll be able to make the most of facilities like our £21m sports facility, SportsDock, the Children’s Garden Nursery, various cafés, library and more. You’ll study in stunning surroundings and always be close to the opportunities central London offers. We also run free buses to our Stratford campus, so it’s easy to get from lecture to lecture. Fly from London City Airport to a range of destinations including: – – – – – –

Ireland Germany Italy Spain Croatia Poland

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University Square Stratford (USS) is one of London’s most modern and wellequipped campuses. It is home to our Institute of Performing Arts. And we teach law and criminology here too. We’ve invested £33 million in facilities including a student centre and help desk, specialist dance and performance art spaces, a Harvard lecture theatre with live capture technology and a simulated court room for mooting experience. You’ll also be close to the town centre and Westfield Stratford City, Europe’s largest indoor shopping centre. – – – – –

14 minutes from London ExCel 15 minutes from Olympic Park 22 minutes from Oxford Street 18 minutes from Waterloo 63 minutes from Heathrow

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Our historic Stratford Campus is in one of the best-connected areas in London, close to Stratford’s thriving town centre as well as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park which was host to the 2012 London Olympic Games. The Stratford Campus is home to the School of Education and Communities and the Centre for Clinical Education in Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Sports Science.

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Stratford’s facilities include a new state of the art library and learning centre, upgraded laboratories and computing services as well as a campus restaurant, bookshop and a Students’ Union café-bar. 14 minutes from London ExCel 15 minutes from Hackney Wick 22 minutes from Bond Street 25 minutes from Westminster 45 minutes from Stanstead Airport

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MAKE CAMPUS YOUR HOME

New to London? Looking for somewhere to live doesn’t have to be stressful.

Need to report an incident? We also run a ‘silent witness’ scheme so you can raise issues anonymously.

Life in halls

Save money on meals

Living in halls is a great way to meet other students. In the first few weeks of term, join us at a welcome talk where we’ll explain everything you need to know about halls and introduce you to the Residential Life team.

Worried about cooking for yourself? You can save money and enjoy homely meals with our catering plan. Grab breakfast from the Edge, Munch or Starbucks at Docklands campus or Stratford campus café. For dinner, head to the Edge. There’s even a live 'theatre station' where our chefs cook food to order.

Safe and secure Your safety is our top priority. Our on-campus security team are available 24/7– you’ll often see officers patrolling halls day and night. If you experience any problems, you can visit our helpdesk in the main atrium.

Depending on the plan you pick, you can benefit from five, ten or even twenty free days of meals.

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Picking your accommodation Our accommodation is divided into the West Student Village and the East Student Village. With a range of premium, standard and wheelchair accessible spaces, you can find a home that matches your budget and needs.

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Question about accommodation? Check our FAQs on the accommodation section of our website. uel.ac.uk/accommodation

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Kamile Hudson BA (Hons) English Literature with Psychology

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Choosing to live in halls was one of the best decisions that I made in regards to my university experience. I made so many friends. In fact, the friends that I made while living in Jamilah house are the same friends that I’m really close to today. You meet so many new people, and you get to experience so many different cultures and foods.


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Home to a diverse community Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, you’ll fit in. Alongside our student services, The University of East London Student Union will help you make the most of your time here. Joining a student-led group (known as ‘societies”) is a great way to meet people. From baking to wrestling, games to theatre, you’re bound to find one that matches your interests. Keep an eye out for events organised by the University of East London Student Union too. Past events include claymaking, quizzes, and a zoo party with live snakes and spiders.

Places to eat Want to grab a quick coffee, order a pizza while revising or eat dinner with friends? There’s plenty of places on campus including Starbucks, Papa John’s, The Origins café in Knowledge Dock, and more. As well as providing lots of choice and serving great quality food, we check our menus suit different dietary requirements too.

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We’ve invested millions to make our campuses perfect for people like you. From specialist labs to libraries, spaces to socialise to places to eat, you’ll have everything you need here. Want to explore? Book your place on our next Open Day.


Discover SportsDock Docklands is home to our £21 million sports facility, SportsDock. Its doors are open to students, staff, the community, and national and international organisations. Some big names have trained there including Team USA. It was their HQ for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. – One of London’s largest indoor sports venues

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Our Library and Learning Services Open 24/7, you can spend time studying when it suits you. 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. – £14m invested in Stratford library

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We’ve invested £170 million in fantastic spaces. Whatever subject you study, you’ll have exactly what you need to prepare for your career. Everything is industrystandard, from our multimedia production spaces to specialist labs for research. Joining us to study law? You’ll work with real clients in our Legal Advice Centre. Training for a healthcare role? Our £250,000 Simulation Centre will prepare you for the challenges you’ll face. Want to become a performer? Black Box Theatre production space will become your second home. To find out what facilities you’ll use on your course, browse our subject area pages or visit uel.ac.uk/subjects

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Becoming a Sports Rep is one the best things I have done. If you're passionate about sport, want to make a difference at UEL and enhance your CV, then look no further! You'll meet new friends and gain experiences that will impact your life in the most positive way possible.

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Ruth Mwandumba BSc (Hons) Medical Physiology with Human Biology We believe in the benefits of staying active. That’s why we make sure there’s something for everyone – even if you wouldn’t call yourself sporty. Perhaps you’ll get competitive playing laser tag? Or have a laugh with your friends at a total wipeout challenge?

Take part for free

Our Move East London programme is for absolutely anyone. No need to sign up – just come along to our free weekly tournaments and exercise classes. Give a game of Zorb football a go. Reduce your stress levels at Yoga. Feel the burn at Legs, Bums and Tums.

We also offer discounted memberships for SportsDock. With a membership you can use our fitness centre, strength and conditioning room, sports courts, class studio, seven-aside outdoor football pitch, and more.

Join a sports club Want to play competitively? We have 16 sports clubs who train at least

once a week. Our basketball, volleyball and tennis programmes are the best in London. You’ll have the chance to regularly compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sports leagues and championships. But sport at the University of East London focuses on more than performance. If you’re a beginner, we encourage you to try something new. Our sports clubs: – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

American Football Badminton Basketball Cheerleading Cricket Football Futsal Hockey Netball Rowing Rugby Taekwondo Tennis Trampoline Volleyball Wheelchair Basketball

Winner of BUCs Most Improved University for Sports

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We won’t let worry get in the way of your ambitions. Whether you need support for dyslexia, advice about money, or guidance on mental health, we’re here for you. On both campuses, you’ll benefit from support services in the Student Hub. Here we have different teams who know exactly how to help you solve specific problems and make them seem more manageable. You only have to look around to see your support network. You’ll be part of a diverse community on campus. Mature learners, international students, parents – they’re all incredibly well represented at the University of East London. Many of our students spark lifelong friendships while they’re here and become ambassadors for the University for many years after they graduate.

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At the University of East London, we listen to your specific needs and recommend practical solutions to help you manage your studies.


We provide support with: – – – –

student discounts oyster card applications dyslexia and disability internet access and general IT issues residential services money matters course-related issues counselling and wellbeing advice on any aspect of university life

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:

Your academic success

They can help you manage your dayto-day finances and budgeting too. If you find yourself in debt, they can advise you on how to take control of the situation.

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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, including dyslexia. If you have a disability, long-term medical condition or a specific learning difficulty, let us know. We’ll help identify and break down barriers to your education so that you can make the most of your course.

Your mental health 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.

– daily drop in advice sessions at Docklands or Stratford – confidential counselling services – an online mental health and wellbeing service

On-campus security team available 24 hours a day

The Children’s Garden nursery We have many parents in our student community. When you have lectures, you can depend on our childcare team to keep your child happy and healthy. We also follow a robust Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, so your little ones are learning and discovering too. Part of NEWTEC – a training provider specialising in Early Years and Health and Social Care. newtec.ac.uk/childrens-gardennursery/

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Meet Ben – studying with autism

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From college to university

Support from a peer mentor

Ben joined us to study history. Diagnosed with autism, he knew he might struggle to adapt to a new place and settle in. When he came here, there was already support in place to ease his transition from college to university.

One thing that really helped Ben was our peer-to-peer mentoring scheme. This is where we pair up new student with someone in their second or third year. Ben’s mentor helped him navigate around campus, showed him around the library and explained how to make the most of all our services. “A lot of people say the friends you make at university are friends for life. And I definitely did that. In each year, I gradually came out of my shell and interacted with more students.”

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Caring, patient and driven? You’ll fit right into our healthcare community. We’ve taught thousands of students how to help patients manage conditions, promote wellbeing and start careers where they make a difference.

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Foundation Years

Joining us you’ll complete work placements in prestigious hospitals and NHS clinics. And you’ll have plenty of other opportunities too. For example, our past physiotherapy students volunteered at the London Marathon.

If you are changing careers or don't meet the entry requirements, we offer a number of flexible foundation years that can lead on to any of our Allied and Public Health Professions degrees.

Wondering what course might suit you? Pick physiotherapy to help patients improve mobility. Study podiatry to specialise in the foot, ankle and lower limb. Or, if you want to improve wellbeing in communities, public health might be a good fit.

While studying on the Foundation Year, you will get support and guidance on your career pathway and application process from the foundation and degree course staff as well as previous foundation students who successfully progressed into these highly competitive courses. Read more at uel.ac.uk/healthfoundation

Fantastic facilities for healthcare The Clinical Education Building is home to our biomechanics lab and a working podiatry clinic. With this fantastic space, it’s no surprise we were rated top in London for student satisfaction in ‘other subjects allied to medicine’ (National Student Survey 2018). Our Human Motor Performance Research Group brings together scientists from across the University. The work they do has an impact on clinical evaluation and the delivery of services across the country.

What’s next? By the time you graduate, you’ll have the expertise to make an impact on the lives of patients and their families. Our graduates secure roles in the NHS, private health services and community health organisations. And, with Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness built into all our courses, you’ll have skills that set you apart, including emotional resilience and critical thinking.

Our Allied Health students can apply for an NHS training grant of £5,000 a year from the government, which is nonrepayable. Visit our website for more details.

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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/bsc-hons-physiotherapy Accidents, illness, injury – there are many reasons why people need support from physiotherapists. We’ll give you the skills you need to boost people’s mobility and quality of life.

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Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, this course prepares you for practice and helps you meet the 1,000 clinical hours needed to qualify. It’s also validated by the Health Care Professions Council. Our staff and students have worked at the Olympic Games, Wimbledon, London Marathon and more. One student even got to observe a first for UK medicine when a woman had a brain tumour successfully removed at King’s College Hospital - while playing her violin.

At a glance Based in the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience in Stratford, you’ll explore the human body, what happens when injuries occur and how to manage them.

1st in London - Top modern university in London for teaching on my course (Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology, NSS, 2018) 98% Employability - Joint Top in London for Graduate Prospects (CUG, 2018)

But learning happens off campus too. At least a third of your time will be spent in practice working with real patients. You’ll complete placements in world-renowned hospitals including The Royal Free, The Royal London, and St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Careers and employability Physiotherapists are in demand across the UK and abroad. Our graduates work at leading sports institutions such as Essex County Cricket Club and the England and Wales Cricket Board. Use your degree to: – Work within the NHS in a range of areas, from stroke rehabilitation to helping people recover from surgery – Secure a role in the private sector – Specialise in physical issues of one system of the body

Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 120 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code B160

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BSc (Hons) Podiatry

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We are the only university to offer BSc Podiatry in London. One of the distinctive features of this course is the vast amount of practical experience it gives you. Under supervision, you’ll start seeing patients after Christmas of your first year in our on-site Clinical Education Centre. You’ll also undertake clinical placements within National Health Service clinics across London and the East of England. We were voted top modern university in London for teaching Bsc (Hons) Podiatry. (Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology, NSS, 2018) We are closely linked with NHS trusts throughout London and beyond although our students also find work in private practice, commercial and trade sectors or research and education. We will support you on to whatever career you would like to pursue.

Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 120 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code B330

After graduating, you can apply for full membership of the College of Podiatry and register with the Health and Care Professions Council.

You’ll enjoy superb facilities at our Stratford campus. Our on-site clinic is purpose-built and has its own nail surgery suite. There’s also a gait analysis and human motor performance lab and an orthotics manufacturing lab, making external devices such as insoles and ankle supports. Careers

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The Podiatry course at the University of East London enabled me to get my dream job before graduating! My clinical skills and NHS values were further enhanced during various block placements undertaken in London as part of podiatry teams. University of East London is the perfect place to start a career in podiatry, it opens a world of opportunities for you.” Daud Abdirahman Podiatry, BSc (Hons)

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We are located at the heart of east London which means our students benefit from working in large NHS trusts and hospitals as well as benefitting from visits to hospitals specialising in related areas such as diabetes, podopaediatrics, vascular disease and rheumatology.


BSc (Hons) Public Health

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Public health is a dynamic, evolving international subject area, centred on improving the health, wellbeing and quality of life not just in the community around the corner but across entire nations. We ranked 2nd in the world in the 2020 Times Higher Education Impact rankings for our drive to reduce inequality ­– ranking top in the UK. We make your career our priority. Our work placement, volunteering and community project opportunities will help prepare you ideally for work in many areas of healthcare. We work with a variety of partners including the NHS, Public Health England, social enterprises, charities and the private sector.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code B910

East London has a wonderfully diverse ethnic and social mix. It is the perfect place to study public health. Our Institute of Health and Human Development (IHHD) is based at the University of East London which means you can get involved with some of the initiatives and projects we deliver.

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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

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Our Occupational Therapy degree leads to excellent employment opportunities with flexible and varied options open to you after graduation. This programme has been developed with input from NHS partners and aligns to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Occupational Therapy standards of education and practice. We ranked highest amongst modern universities in London for teaching on my course in the National Student Survey (Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology, NSS, 2018)

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 120 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code B101

Occupational therapy is a science-based degree. Occupational therapists take a holistic approach in order to empower people to revive and become more independent. As part of the degree, you will undertake multiple placements in a range of locations which may include schools, hospitals and the community. Our east London location puts you on the doorstep of some of the biggest NHS trusts and hospitals in the country, carrying out the latest in treatment and rehabilitation practices. Our Centre for Clinical Education provides immersive clinical training facilities for our allied health degrees, including ’Stan’, a high-tech patient simulator mannequin.

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It was only when I got the chance to put it all into practice on this course that it started to make sense. I never believed in myself but now I really think I can achieve something good. Public health is my passion.”

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ARCHITECTUR AND PHYSICAL DESIGN Think social responsibility is important? Do you support sustainable solutions? At the University of East London, we’ll challenge you to question existing structures, consider our impact on the environment and push for interior design that transforms spaces.

Become part of our network

Our teaching team are well-known in this sector, whether it's for their research, ideas or work on famous structures. Their network spans across London and the rest of the country, so we’re able to offer exciting opportunities to explore this industry. Organisations we work with include Studio Bark, Camden council, Museum of London, and more.

Learn with real materials You’ll find the latest design equipment on campus – think robots, 3D printers, specialist surveying laboratories, and more. Not only will you make models, you’ll experiment with the real materials too. Experimenting with wood, metal and casts materials will help you understand the whole construction process.

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RE L Research with global impact As a community, we’re focused on design that brings positive benefits to people and places. Close to home, our researchers have advised the London Mayor’s office and the London Legacy Development Corporation on the use of public space. Further afield, we’ve supported the development of a new capital city in India.

Preparing for success Whether you want to become an architect or interior designer, we’ll prepare you for professional life and help you understand your role in industry. For Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, you’ll explore areas like legislation, health and safety and quality of information.

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BSc (Hons) Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 1) uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/bsc-hons-architecture-arbriba-part-1

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Imagination, investigation and innovation are the driving forces behind this course. Join us to explore a wide variety of approaches and discover areas that interest you. This is one of our flagship degrees and recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects and Architects Registration Board. You’ll achieve the first qualification you need on your journey to becoming an architect. We take a hands-on approach, so you can expect us to push your creativity. Throughout the course, you’ll focus on the process of making, and then reflect on what you’ve designed to boost your technical knowledge. You’ll develop the skills all architects need, including drawing, model making and using computer-aided design.

At a glance In the lecture theatre, you’ll cover history, theory, technology and computing. To give you the support you need, our experienced tutors will run sessions with you individually or in a small group. Throughout the course, you’ll develop your own creative style, and put together your own portfolio to showcase your talents to potential employers after you graduate.

Careers and employability By completing this course, you’ll be exempt from Part 1 of the Architects Registration Board (ARB) exam. Many of our students study further and eventually become fully qualified architects. After studying this course, you might decide to: – Study our MArch (ARB/RIBA Part 2) course – Join our MA Landscape Architecture or another postgraduate programme – Apply your skills to creative careers in animation, graphic design, interior design, and more Duration Three years Entry requirements 120 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code K100

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BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design

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This course will prepare students for various routes including, traditional design route in the fields of Architecture and Interiors as well as more niche pathways such as Public Art, Installations, Experiential Design, VR environments and Theatre Design. Students will benefit from an annual research focused trip to a European city. Interior and Spatial Design came in the top two positions in every category of UEL’s entire Architecture, Computing and Engineering School for student satisfaction and success. Interior and Spatial Design gives you a strong platform for employment in a wide variety of fields including Interior Design, Architecture, Theatre design, Product Design, Exhibition Design and Public Art.

Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 120 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code B330

Students will be monitored by professionals through critiques and office visits. Students are immersed across the years in Live Project contexts with a Londonbased office mentor. This includes site visits and office experience as well as industry-standard critique.

Interior and Spatial Design have access to a superb range of analogue and digital fabrication workshops such as: wood and casting and metal workshops, printing workshops, computer labs, laser-cutting workshops, robot arm, 3D printers, digital scanners, and bronze foundry.

BSc (Hons) Interior Design

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Our course will give you the educational and creative framework – and the necessary contacts – to launch you into a career as an interior designer. From the outset, you’ll set about amassing a huge range of skills, including drawing, photography, model-making, measuring and documenting spaces and buildings. You’ll study design in all its forms – architectural, commercial, retail, residential, furniture, set and exhibition designs. Much of the work will be done on your feet as you visit local sites and examine their features.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September

We have a low staff-to-student ratio, which means you’ll get to work in small groups and have more contact with tutors and lecturers.

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As a design graduate you’ll be able to exhibit your work at UEL and at Free Range, an annual exhibition in London’s Brick Lane for interior, architecture and design students which is increasingly popular with potential employers.

Foundation option UCAS Code 4H05

We have excellent links with the local community, and our students spend a lot of time developing design ideas for specific projects such as restoring historical sites in the East End or designing a new café. Our excellent London location means you can use local commercial, cultural and historical sites for design ideas, projects and inspiration.

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Our docklands campus is in the heart of London’s waterfront regeneration hub and well-connected with the rest of the capital.


BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology

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Architectural Design Technology is an interdisciplinary course that blends architecture with building engineering, building technology and construction management. Our team of architects, architectural technologists, and engineers will equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need for a rewarding career in this growing field.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points

Our Architecture courses are ranked second in London (Guardian University Guide league table 2018).

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Upon graduating, you are eligible to apply for a CIAT professional status. The course is also professionally accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), the leading body for professionals specialising in the design, construction, evaluation and maintenance of buildings.

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You will benefit from the contribution of architects and professionals from worldrenown practices such as Foster and Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects, Make Architects, SOM, Rogers Stirk Harbour, ARUP, and Atkins. Our location means we can partner with world-leading practices and companies. You will have plenty of chances to get involved with real-life projects and developments, augmenting your career opportunities.

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We have world class laboratories and workshops including digital and robotic manufacturing facilities (laser cutters, 3D printers, robotic arm).

BSc (Hons) Product Design

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This exciting BA (Hons) Product Design programme at UEL provides an educational and creative framework that enable you to become professional product designers and will ultimately give you, as graduates, the knowledge and tools to explore, experiment and find interesting solutions to complex problems. The quality of product design students’ work is reflected in the national awards received from prestigious organisations, such as, the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce and the British Lighting Association. An example of this is Ahmed Salah, Product Design alumni, who won a RSA (Royal Society of Arts) Student Design Award in 2016. The course will help you gain a solid understanding of the processes, practices and expectations of a future product design culture in an international workplace which is changing at an ever-increasing pace. Live projects form a large part of the professional development which gives students not only a realistic understanding of industry practice but also an insight into the many varied prospects available for future employment.

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BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design* title needs checking. This course will prepare students for various routes including, traditional design route in the fields of Architecture and Interiors as well as more niche pathways such as Public Art, Installation art, Experiential Design, VR environments and Theatre Design. Students will benefit from Field Trips to iconic architecture and interiors, galleries and offices and will embark on one annual trip to a European city for an intense research-focused study trip. Interior and Spatial Design came in the top two positions in every category of UEL’s entire Architecture, Computing and Engineering School for student satisfaction and success.

Duration: Three years Four years foundation students Entry requirements: 120 UCAS points Start dates: September

BA (hons) Interior and Spatial Design gives you a strong platform for employment in a wide variety of careers in the fields of Interior Design, Architecture, Theatre design, Product Design, Exhibition Design and Public Art experience Students will be monitored by professionals’ numerous times in a year through critiques and office visits. Students are immersed across the years in Live Project contexts with a London-based office mentor. This includes site visits and office experience as well as industry-standard critique.

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Studying architecture at the University of East London was really enjoyable, helping me to develop the necessary skills to become an architect. The hands-on approach that the University of East London gave me provided key knowledge in the field of architecture that’s unique compared to anywhere else.” Kent Gin, Architecture, BSc (Hons), winner of 2014 RIBA/SOM Foundation Travel Fellowship

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Ready to let your creativity run wild? Join us to nurture your talent and discover how to make your mark. Here you’ll learn from the best –renowned artists, awardwinning sculptors and big name designers.

textiles and one that supports fine art processes. If you’re a film buff, you’ll love our advanced production and post-production facilities.

Join our artistic community

Many of our students become established artists. Our alumni include audio-visual artist and animator Max Hattler and South Korean painter and professor Kangwook Lee.

Whether you specialise in fine art, product design, illustration, graphic design or photography, you’ll be ready for a rewarding and creative career. And, with Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, you’ll have a set of unique human skills.

– Our students win and are nominated for prestigious awards, including the Hix art award, the Jerwood Drawing Prize and The Times Big Picture photographic award – We’re affiliated with the Association of Illustrators and the Association of Photographers – Make international connections on study trips overseas or by working on projects with other students from institutions around the world

Each year we host Detour Ahead, a week where you get to hear from artists, designers, photographers, animators and other creative professionals about their journey from art school to professional success.

Creative spaces At the University of East London we understand the importance of having space to unleash your creativity. We have studio workspaces, dedicated exhibition spaces and plenty of equipment.

Our BA (Hons) Photography degree achieved 100% in overall satisfaction in the #NSS2020

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Immerse yourself in our vibrant community. At the University of East London, you’ll learn from Turner Prize winner Grenville Davey, award-winning film maker John Smith, and renowned sculptor Richard Wilson. We also have links with galleries, museums, curators, art critics, and more.

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What will distinguish you as a fine artist? Perhaps it will be the beauty of your paintings or the meaning behind your sculptures. No matter how you want to stand out, you’ll need a high level of craft and conceptual skills. Our fine art students and staff are diverse – they come from a range of backgrounds and have different experiences to share. And that’s what helps make this course so uniquely rich. We’re proud of our reputation for igniting the talents of brilliant fine artists with the support of some of the biggest names in British art.

from this course, you’ll be ready to make your mark too.

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– Continue producing their art and set up their own studios – Create niche businesses such as making stage props – Build careers in curating, teaching or arts administration – Win places on competitive postgraduate degrees run by the RCA and Royal Academy

Experimenting and risk-taking are an essential part of becoming a fine artist. We help our students push their creativity across a range of areas, from painting to sculpture, photography to performance. You’ll develop your skills in your own studio space where you can try out everything from print making to bronze casting. The first chance to exhibit your work will be at the end of your first term.

Careers and employability We’re known for nurturing artists since the Chapman brothers back in the 1980s. By the time you graduate

After studying fine art, our students:

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BA (Hons) Photography

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As a BA (Hons) Photography student at the University of East London, you will gain advanced skills in photographic production while developing a sophisticated understanding of the history and theory of photography. You’ll learn a wide range of creative processes and practices from working with medium/large format cameras to interactive digital and moving image projects, enabling you to grow your practice and expand digital potential. You will be supported in developing a photography/ creative industries career, following in the footsteps of our alumni many of whom have established successful studio and photography careers. You’ll have the chance to learn from a team of international practitioners, our successful alumni and leading London photographers and organisations.

Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Year Four years with Placement Year Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W641

Our east London locations means you’ll be able to take advantage of facilities in and around the capital.

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I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the University of East London. It was a life-changing experience. The course furnished me with so many positive experiences and is a huge benefit to me as an artist. If I could give current University of East London students one piece of advice it would be: keep working at what feels right for you.” Ann Haycock Fine Art, BA (Hons)

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Our outstanding facilities include spacious darkroom, studios, green screen, film and TV facilities. We have a large equipment store where you can book out free cameras, lighting kits, sound recorders and specialist equipment.


BA (Hons) Illustration

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If you also enjoy creating images, making things, inventing stories and working on projects with like-minded people, then we have the ideal course for you. This has an extremely broad remit, from editorial publishing through to the guerrilla activists of Street Art, from book and magazine cover-design to zines and graphic novels. The course has its own very distinct flavour because it’s not directed at or bound by the conventions of industry. We want you to give full vent to your creativity and explore all sorts of areas where your illustration skills could be used. You’ll have opportunities to take part in leading illustration competitions that will showcase your work to the professional world.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Four years with Placement Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code 4J23

You’ll be taught by professional artists and designers and have access to the best facilities in our superbly equipped workshops. East London is one of the most vibrantly creative areas in Europe, close to the established cultural hub of central London and the exciting new one in Stratford.

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We have outstanding book and journal-making equipment, a printmaking workshop, a wood and 3D workshop, plaster and casting workshops as well as a fully equipped Mac lab and 3D laser cutting gear.

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

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As a future talent of the graphic design industry, we’ll prepare you for the exciting new challenges this field offers. You’ll need the ability to work both individually and as part of a team, making large-scale projects happen and bringing big ideas to life. Our course is becoming known for its excellence. Two of our recent students, for instance, have progressed to the Royal College of Art against remarkable international competition. Companies rate the quality of our graduates highly. Previous students are employed by a variety of businesses, from design and advertising agencies to typographic design studios, leading architectural practices and moving image production houses.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Four years with Placement Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W216

You’ll be able to take advantage of our academic team's excellent connections as you improve your skills by undertaking practical work experience. In 2014, we launched a fully equipped a design studio for our third-year students. It features iMacs, A3 and A4 scanners, laser printers with Riso printers and wall projectors.

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BA (Hons) Commercial Photography uel.ac.uk/interviews/ba-hons-commercial-photography

Our BA Commercial Photography degree will teach you outstanding and innovative advanced image production skills to support your development and readiness for industry 4.0.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Four years with Placement

You will work on interdisciplinary collaborations with students from BA Design Interaction, Graphic Design, Illustration and Animation or for example with our award-winning fashion, architecture or urban dance students allowing you to exchange skills (such as AR/VR/ 3D technologies) and access to technical support.

Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points

The course will prepare you for a successful career in fashion, editorial, beauty, advertising, architectural photography, fashion film (moving image) and postproduction or set and run photography studios.

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University of East London’s Graphic design course is one that embodies the philosophies of past pioneers in the context of today’s graphic design and its advancement. Here it seems we are at the epicentre of creating ideas that will move, influence and shape the world.” Temidayo Kolawole Graphic Design, BA (Hons)

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You will be studying in East London with access to one of Europe's largest commercial photographers’ networks and our successful photography alumni.


BA (Hons) Design Interaction

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Studying on BA (Hons) Design Interaction you will be at the forefront of future-focused design. You will experiment and develop emerging technology such as AR/VR (XR), AI, game engines, electronics, sensors, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data and robotics. You will play a role in shaping the world around us with free thinking ideas and opportunities. Experiment and develop emerging technology such as AR/VR (XR) in a design context. You will gain fresh perspective and approaches (divergent thinking) giving you edge in the competitive creative job market, skills for the fourth industrial age (4iR).

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W201

You will be supported by yearly employability initiative Detour Ahead: Roadmaps for the Art and Design Industry, week-long inter-disciplinary guest talks offering you industry insights as well as guidance on subjects such as freelancing, copyright and tax. East London is one of the most creative areas in Europe.

BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration Undergraduate Study Guide - 2021

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Studying on the BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration course you will be able to explore and find your way within the two disciplines developing a practice which blurs the line between animation and illustration, but without the film making skills that the BA (Hons) Animation requires. You will be able to explore through the two disciplines of animation and illustration developing a practice which blurs the line between them; something that has become more common in industry. You will be supported by our yearly employability initiative Detour Ahead: Roadmaps for the Art and Design Industry, a week-long inter-disciplinary event offering you industry insights as well as guidance on subjects such as freelancing, copyright and tax.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code WW22

East London is one of the most creative areas in Europe, here you will be inspired and motivated by creatives from around the world.

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BA (Hons) Fine Art Technology

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Studying on BA (Hons) Fine Art Technology you will be in the forefront of future-focused exploration experimenting and developing emerging technology such as AR/VR (XR), AI and digital fabrication in the context of a fine art studio culture and technology. You will be focused on technology but surrounded by creatives in an interdisciplinary learning environment with access to one of the best range of workshops all on one site. You will be supported by yearly employability initiative Detour Ahead: Roadmaps for the Art and Design Industry, a week-long inter-disciplinary guest series offering you industry insights as well as guidance on subjects such as freelancing, copyright and tax.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W102

We are well connected to creative industries and the optional placement year gives you the opportunity to put skills into practice.

BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration

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On this course you will have freedom to explore both graphic design and illustration without the stigma of working between or within subjects, allowing you to bridge between the two and go on to develop a practice that blurs the line — a key characteristic that has become more common in industry. You will be able to develop an original, individual approach to creating graphic design and illustration, coupled with a thorough understanding of the social, cultural and professional context occupied by these two disciplines. Having skills in both areas allows a more adaptable approach to taking on work and being successful, chiming with the requirements of the Creative Industries 4.0, where discipline distinctions become increasingly irrelevant to professional life.

Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with placement Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W225

You'll be able to take advantage of our academic team's excellent connections as you improve your skills and develop your creative voice. We have outstanding facilities including book and journal-making equipment, a printmaking workshop, a wood and 3D workshop, plaster and casting workshops as well as fully equipped Mac labs and 3D laser cutting gear.

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MEDICAL SCIENCES Breakthroughs in healthcare come from laboratories. Medical science is essential whether you’re developing new drugs to fight cancer or searching for new ways of diagnosing diseases.

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Science that has an impact

Exploring global health issues

Our pharmacology teaching and research recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Learn from experts in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, medical physiology and more.

Our research feeds into our teaching and brings subjects to life. We explore diverse topics, ranging from the neurological mechanisms of addiction to antimicrobial resistance, tickborne diseases to cancer.

State-of-the-art facilities We have invested £2.4 million into our new Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) facilities. This new facility has also allowed us to cultivate close links with industrial partners and employers. Make connections and discover how the work they do has the power to change lives.

You’ll benefit from our research collaborations with organisations around the world. Use this work as inspiration for your own research project.

The future of healthcare Many of our courses include an optional placement year. This is a fantastic opportunity to put what you’re learning into practice. Our alumni have gone on to work for the likes of Public Health England, Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, National Institute of Health Research and Royal Brompton Hospital, among many others.

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If you are changing careers or don't meet the entry requirements, we offer a number of flexible foundation years that can lead on to any of our Biological and Chemical Sciences degrees. For more information visit uel.ac.uk/ biosciencefoundation Top UK modern university for research quality (Biological Sciences, CUG, 2018)

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Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth components give you the skills and resilience employers look for.


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Do you like getting under the skin of problems? Biomedical scientists do just that, whether they’re testing to see if a treatment is effective or working to diagnose a patient’s illness. Biomedical science is what goes on behind the scenes in healthcare. You’ll help by carrying out laboratory work that allows medical professionals to do their jobs. This course is fully accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Our team are experts in biomedical research and pathology. They explore global problems, such as antimicrobial resistance and cancer, and their work feeds into their teaching.

At a glance Spend time in your first year covering chemistry, cell biology, microbiology and human anatomy and physiology. Then explore the causes of disease through modules including cellular pathology, clinical immunology and medical microbiology. In your final year, you’ll complete your own research project. Our new STEMM laboratory provides the perfect place to carry out research and hone your laboratory skills. For a full list of modules, visit our website

Careers and employability Completing a placement in your third year will make your CV stand out. Our students have worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Bart’s Health NHS Trust. After studying biomedical science, University of East London graduates: – Register with the IBMS and work in the NHS, Health Protection Agency or in private, university or forensic laboratories – Work in veterinary science, pharmaceuticals or government – Complete postgraduate qualifications in Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Medicine or Pharmaceuticals.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Optional placement year Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code B940

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I gained first-hand experience of how a completely novel virus can be detected, and how we can use emerging literature from all around the world to improvise and improve our techniques.” George Doyle, BSC (Hons) Biomedical Science

NSS rating up by 30% in three years, to 88% in 2018 £2.4 million invested in new teaching labs 90% of students studying BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science feel that staff are good at explaining things

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Even as a student, I can take great pride in the fact that I was directly involved in the diagnosis of hundreds of patients at the early stages of the pandemic.


BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and Biotechnology

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The study of Biochemistry underpins several disciplines within the biological sciences including medicine. Biotechnology focuses on the application of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology techniques to solve global problems in human health and agriculture. Our Biochemistry and Biotechnology program offers students a unique blend of these disciplines with cutting edge, taught modules and laboratory practicals helping you master a wide variety of modern techniques that are highly sought after by employers. 100% of the 2019 biochemistry class graduated with a first or 2.1 degree. We are the top modern university in London for overall student satisfaction. (Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, NSS, 2018).

Duration Three years (optional 4 years) Four years with Foundation Optional placement year Entry requirements 112 New UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code C700

100% of our biochemistry graduates went into graduate entry jobs or postgraduate study within the first 6 months from graduating, according to the last DHLE Survey. Selected modules across all three levels have embedded within them recognised professional packages of learning providing, student’s additional opportunities to enhance their employability.

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We are ideally located for those with an interest in inequalities and improving educational provision focused in STEM subjects. You'll work in our bioscience teaching laboratory which received a £2.4 million makeover. The lab is proving a major resource and will have a great impact on your student experience.

BSc (Hons) Chemistry

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The BSc (Hons) Chemistry degree has been developed specifically by leading chemistry experts from industry and academia to deliver comprehensive training to maximise your employability opportunities. There is a high demand for chemists with strong analytical and practical chemistry skills and this programme will include all aspects of the four sub-disciplines of analytical, physical, inorganic and organic chemistry, and will provide you with extensive laboratory training throughout all years of the programme. Our students become creative chemists central to developing solutions and evolving global challenges in areas including medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and environmental chemistry.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Optional Placement year Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code F100

The skills you learn will give you access to a wide range of career options. Not just STEM-based jobs, you might use your mathematical skills within financial organisations, your logical problem solving within management consultancies or decide to go into teaching through the School of Education and Communities at the University. You’ll have the opportunity to take up a one-year placement in industry, which will give you the skills that employers seek and a competitive edge upon graduation. Our Stratford campus is in the heart of east London, with amazing transport links to the rest of the capital as well as Essex, Hertfordshire and beyond. You also have Westfield Stratford City and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on your doorstep. You'll work in our bioscience teaching laboratory which received a £2.4 million makeover. The lab is proving a major resource and will have a great impact on your student experience.

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Our Medical Physiology programme provides an excellent opportunity to study the complex structure and detailed function of the human body and its critical role in human health and disease. Anatomy and Physiology are two of the core subjects together with Biochemistry and Pharmacology. Special importance is given to learning practical anatomy, histology and diagnostic techniques and relating this to physiological function. We are rated the 2nd top university in London for Medical Physiology. This includes a fantastic 88% student satisfaction. (The Guardian League Table, Anatomy and Physiology, 2018). Our students have gone into careers in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Dentistry and other professions allied to Medicine in the NHS such as Clinical Physiology, Cardiology, Audiology and Radiology. Others have ventured into teaching or working within pharmaceutical industries. We have strong links with London hospitals and the Physiological Society - a professional body that offers student membership and plenty of opportunities to enhance your skills. Further afield we are well connected in Sri Lanka and Brazil.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Optional placement year Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points From A Level: Must include Grade B in A Level Biology or Chemistry From BTEC: Extended Diploma or Diploma in relevant subjects Start Dates September UCAS Code B121

Our Stratford Campus is home to Biological and Medical Science programmes. You'll work in our bioscience teaching laboratory which recently received a £2.4 million makeover. The lab is proving a major resource and will have a great impact on your student experience.

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The lecturers at the school were very tenacious, inspiring me to better myself constantly. I never lacked encouragement. After three tough and testing years, I’m over the moon. I feel like I earned every bit of my firstclass honours degree!” Michael Shaw (BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science)

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BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science

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Pharmaceutical science is the study of the formulation, development and manufacture of new drugs. On this programme you will learn about the design, development and analysis of new medicines for clinical purposes. Your training will cover all aspects of the research, development and manufacture of medicines, including regulation which will provide you with the skills to support a career as a pharmaceutical scientist. We are 1st in London amongst all universities, and 4th amongst modern universities in the United Kingdom for student satisfaction with teaching on the course. A fantastic seal of approval from our own students. (NSS, 2018) Pharmaceutical scientists are in demand in the public and private sectors. Opportunities include drug companies which are developing new drugs and evaluating new products. You’ll be entitled to become a student member of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS), the professional body for Pharmaceutical Sciences in the UK.

Duration Three years full time Four years with Placement Entry requirements 112 New UCAS Points From A Level: Must include Grade B in A Level Biology or Chemistry From BTEC: Extended Diploma or Diploma in relevant subjects Start Dates September UCAS Code B479

Our chemistry laboratory offers a wide range of analytical equipment including HPLC, GCMS, UV, IR and UPLC plus the latest drug design software which will enhance your student experience and breadth of specialist knowledge.

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology

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Pharmacology is the scientific discipline that is at the heart of developing new and innovative treatments for human disease. Students will be taught on the classical pharmacology that paved the way for today’s therapeutics as well as on cutting-edge developments in the field, which include the application of artificial intelligence in drug development. We will teach you how drugs affect and interact with the human body at molecular level. You will learn about the drug discovery and development process by experts from the field and how medicines alter our cellular function and affect the whole organism. We are 1st in London amongst all universities, and 4th amongst modern universities in the United Kingdom for overall student satisfaction. A fantastic seal of approval from our own students. (CUG, 2018)

Duration Three years full-time Four years with optional placement Four years with Foundation. Five years part-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code B416

80% of our pharmacology graduates went into graduate entry jobs or postgraduate study within the first 6 months from graduating, according to the last DHLE Survey. Most of our students undertake either an optional placement year or a shorter summer placement at a major organisation such as the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) or in our own labs working with our internationally recognised researchers. Our Stratford campus has amazing links with the rest of London allowing students to participate in extracurricular activities that include volunteering and placement opportunities. You'll work in our bioscience teaching laboratory which received a £2.4 million makeover. The lab is proving a major resource and will have a great impact on your student experience.

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Our Stratford Campus is home to our whole portfolio of Chemical and Drug Science programmes, as well as a wide range of researchers producing worldleading research.


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BUSINESS MANAGE ENTREPRENEURSH AND FINANCE Do you have ambitions of running your own business? Want to work for one of the world’s largest financial organisations? Or develop skills in a global business hub and make waves in the world of business and finance?

professional networks to bring in a variety of guest lecturers so you can learn from people running successful businesses and working in finance.

Learn from the professionals

Over half of our business and management research was rated ‘internationally recognised’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework, 2014. This research feeds into our teaching, giving you an understanding of some of the biggest challenges in finance and business.

Innovative startups are found alongside global corporations in Stratford. We’re just a stone’s throw from Canary Wharf, the capital’s global and business hub. It’s the perfect place to start your business or finance career.

Understand today’s business issues The University of East London is home to one of the country’s largest Bloomberg training suites. You’ll be using the same financial trading facilities as those found in the world’s top financial workplaces.

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Prepare for an exciting career Many of our courses include an optional placement year. Our connections with national and international organisations mean you’ll be the first to hear about opportunities.

– Our accounting and finance degrees are accredited by six professional bodies. The CIM accredits our marketing degree, and our human resource management course is accredited by the CIPD – More than 30 successful student businesses have been developed at the University of East London – We’re ranked first in London for the quality of our accounting courses by the Guardian (2018) – Our Mental Wealth Professional Fitness and programme recognises the rising demand for human skills, putting these at the heart of all our degrees and making you stand out to employers.

92% overall student satisfaction for our Accounting, Finance and Economics courses according to The Guardian for 2019.

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You’ll find support from Knowledge Dock if you want to develop your entrepreneurial streak. The Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness built into your course will help you stand out to employers too.


BSc (Hons) Business Management uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ bsc-hons-business-management

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Technology is evolving. Society is changing. Businesses need graduates that can keep up. We’ll help you adapt, find creative solutions and think innovatively to stand out from the crowd. Combining professional experience with creative approaches to enterprise, this course will train you for the jobs of the future. Because it’s accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, it will stand out when employers look at your CV. You’ll visit businesses across London, learn from guest speakers, and complete work-based projects. You might even take up internships or spend a year in industry.

everything you’ve learnt to a management report and dissertation. We’ll also help you consider wider questions around entrepreneurship and the changing nature of business.

Careers and employability By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared for a senior or managerial role in a variety of industries. Or perhaps you want to be your own boss? Knowledge Dock can help you get started and secure funding. After studying business management, University of East London graduates: – Secure places on competitive graduate schemes – Grow their own businesses – Take on senior or managerial roles in a range of industries

At a glance On this course, you’ll explore principles and practice of a range of business functions, from human resources and finance, to marketing and business law. We’ll teach you specific, practical skills that are vital to potential careers, but also help you be flexible and adapt to different industries.

Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time

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BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management*

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This degree is designed to train you in HR for the professional environment. The course covers a wide range of topics, rooting fundamental HR principles in a contemporary business context. You’ll learn about the core functions of a business alongside specific HR themes such as recruitment, professional development, ethics and employment law. The course not only teaches you the practical principles of HR, but also gives you a broader understanding of business – from marketing to economics – to make you a more rounded and versatile employee. Our business-led approach extends all the way through the course, with the opportunity to take a work placement module, learn from business leaders in the region, visit local organisations and network with professionals.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code N602

BSc (Hons) Economics

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This course provides an excellent pathway for a career as an economist in financial institutions and banking, business management, consulting, commerce, the public sector and voluntary organisations. Economists are in high demand in both the private and public sector. They can be skilled managers, researchers, analysts and strategists. Graduates may also progress on to postgraduate study. The overall satisfaction for this course is rated at 100% in NSS (National Student Survey for 2019). This reflects the fact that we continue to invest in our facilities, deliver up-to-date and professionally accredited courses, and offer superb teaching year on year.

Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Four years with Placement Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code L100

This professionally recognised course (CISI, CBI, CIMA, CFA and STA) ensures that you graduate with the skills that employers need, delivered by leading experts in the field that care passionately about their subject. The course has a strong emphasis on the world of work, so you’ll benefit from skills and enterprise workshops, and we’ll help you to find work experience through our network of connections in busy Stratford, iconic Canary Wharf and beyond. Our campus is close to the financial powerhouse that is Canary Wharf and the City of London. Our Bloomberg training suite is one of the largest in the country. It provides access to the same financial trading facilities used by financial and business professionals around the world.

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Our location in east London gives us access to some of the most iconic, innovative and dynamic businesses in the world; from the established financial centre of Canary Wharf, to booming Stratford and the surrounding area known as the ‘Silicon Roundabout’.


BSc (Hons) Economics (Pathway Fintech)

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This degree will help our students to understand the trends and innovations in the financial industry. Students choosing this pathway will have a good grasp of not only the foundations and applications of FinTech but also on the strategic implementation of FinTech in the business world and the economy at large. The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). The syllabus prioritises skills and competencies relevant to the needs of the 4.0 economy. Students are taught relevant and topical subjects that have been codeveloped with industry experts.

Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code L115

Students learn with relevant industry platforms/tools, such the Bloomberg terminals, the Amazon Web Services, Stata, Eviews, Power BI, SPSS, R, Microsoft Office.

BSc (Hons) Marketing Undergraduate Study Guide - 2021

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This programme prepares you for a professional career in marketing management. It introduces you to key subjects of marketing including economics, accounting, consumer behaviour, digital marketing, social media marketing, brand management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is professionally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). This programme will prepare you for professional careers in marketing management, advertising, public relations, brand management and any marketingrelated career.

Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code N502

We incorporate as much hands-on experience and professional training as possible and we work very closely with the CIM to give you access to fantastic guest speakers, business partners and professional resources. Canary Wharf is just around the corner and East London is a booming business district with plenty of agencies, creative hubs and start-ups. You can enjoy your independent study outside of formal teaching time, supported by our specialist business library and a selection of digital materials, financial databases, handbooks, notes and other resources.

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BSc (Hons) Marketing (Data Analytics)

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This programme prepares you for a professional career in marketing management. It introduces key subjects of marketing including economics, accounting, consumer behaviour, digital marketing, social media marketing, brand management and corporate social responsibility. It adopts a unique “practice” based perspective on the topic, focusing on the applicability of theory to everyday marketing activities, and prepares students for an industry career with a strong emphasis upon employability The programme is professionally accredited by Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

Duration Three years Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code N504

The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in marketing research, marketing management, new product development, brand management, advertising practice and any marketing-related role. Guest speakers and marketing-specific events feature throughout each level of the programme.

In our modern 24/7 libraries you can enjoy the comfort of the independent study rooms, IT clusters, all online and physical resources, databases, and always be supported by our subject allocated librarians.

BSc (Hons) International Business Management (Top Up)

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This one-year full time programme has been designed to give you the opportunity to gain critical awareness of the key concepts and issues organisations face within a rapidly transforming international business environment. This includes; mega trends driving transitions within the global business, demands of the digital era, and cross-cultural perspectives on management of international business. The academic support is rated at 78% satisfaction according to the NSS for 2019.

Duration 1 year Entry requirements 240 Level 4 and Level 5 credits Start Dates September UCAS Code N123

You’ll also have a unique opportunity to develop independent and employabilityfocused skills to help build on your emotional intelligence, preparing you for the workplace and the jobs of the future. London is a booming area for businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs.

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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Foundation year and Placement year options for BSc degree uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/bsc-hons-accounting-and-finance-with-foundation-year

One of only a few courses in London that’s accredited by six accountancy bodies, this course will fast-track you on the path to becoming a qualified accountant. The qualification will open up a career in virtually any business or organisation in the private, public or voluntary sectors.

MAccFin (Hons) Accounting and Finance

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This degree combines three years of undergraduate study with one year of postgraduate, so you’ll enrol on an undergraduate course, but graduate with a Masters degree. This provides a direct route into professional accountancy including financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance and financial management.

Duration Three years Three years full-time Four years part-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS points 96 UCAS points for MAccFin Start Dates September UCAS Code N420

Our accounting courses give you exemptions from professional qualifications with the ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, CPA Australia, IFA and the AIA.

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In addition to large accounting and consultancy firms, other financial services institutions such as banks, building societies and insurance companies are in the market for well-qualified, ambitious accounting and finance graduates. A major part of the course involves developing relevant practical skills to prepare you for employment. For example, you’ll learn how to manipulate, analyse and interpret financial and non-financial data, prepare financial reports, apply accounting principles and techniques to a range of business problems. Close to the financial powerhouses of Canary Wharf and City of London. We offer a state-of-the-art campus at University Square Stratford, complete with one of the largest Bloomberg training suites in the country. You'll have access to live financial data and the same world-class equipment that finance professionals use.

I was mentored by somebody from Barclays who gave me advice and arranged for me to do a mock interview with one of his associates at Goldman Sachs. It really helped me to adjust to the workplace environment and made me less nervous going into a corporate environment.” Yusuf Gafar Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons)

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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (FinTech)*

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The future of financial transactions, applications and management of finances is expected to be impacted heavily by FinTech. The course will enable you to understand the trends and innovations in the financial industry and our learning methods reflect the tasks you’ll be expected to carry out in the workforce. A University of East London degree in accounting and finance with FinTech will leave you in an excellent position to gain work in a variety of business sectors. The course will enable you to gain employment in the financial services industry, and open up a career in virtually any business or organisation in the private, public or voluntary sectors.

Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code N303

The course provides exam exemptions from ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, AIA, CPA Australia and IFA (provided you select the appropriate option modules) and will fast-track you on a path to becoming a qualified accountant. You will study in East London close to the powerhouse of Canary Wharf, City of London and the wider capital.

BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance This program is design for those who want to pursue or advance a career in banking, finance, and/or risk and financial management. We’ll provide you with a rigorous grounding in the core concepts, knowledge and skills of Banking and Finance through the thorough examination of the specialist theory in these areas and the practical use of data collection and analysis. The modules will consist of a variety of learning approaches including scheduled lectures and seminars, in-class workshops, computer practicals, Bloomberg trading sessions, case studies and guest lectures from leading practitioners. If you’d like to start your own business, you can make use of our Knowledge Dock business incubation space, providing office accommodation, IT and access to business advisers and mentors.

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Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September 2022 UCAS Code TBC

Learn with relevant industry platforms and tools, such the Bloomberg terminals, the Amazon Web Services, Stata, Eviews, Power BI, SPSS and R. Our prime location in East London’s burgeoning Docklands is in the heart of London’s only enterprise zone. Our campuses are also close to the financial powerhouses that are Canary Wharf and the City of London. Our award-winning Bloomberg training suite is one of the largest in the country. It provides access to the same financial trading facilities used by financial and business professionals around the world.

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COMPUTER SCIENC AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES There’s much more to computing than programming and designing websites. Discover how to harness new technology to solve global problems at the University of East London. Joining us, you’ll learn how to help individuals, organisations and wider society.

Home to experts Whether you want to specialise with our BSc Cyber Security or keep your options open with BSc Computer Science, we’ll give you the know-how sought after by employers. You’ll be prepared for careers in a variety of sectors, from finance to healthcare, manufacturing to automotive. The School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering is an integral part of the University of East London. We’ve spent decades developing our expertise and connections in this area. And, as the area continues to evolve, so do our courses.

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In our labs, you’ll be disconnected from the main university network – and this means you’re completely free from network constraints. Experiment with Cisco Switches, energy consumption meters, and servers for configuring and testing cloud-based software.

A wide variety of careers Major employers like Microsoft and Google want graduates with a degree in this area because they know you’ll have a broad set of practical skills. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready for a range of roles, from software design and engineering to information security and data analysis.

Ranked 1st place in London for our computer courses in NSS 2018 We provide support for industry through the Knowledge Transfer Scheme which is supported by the government 6th in the UK for student satisfaction 2020 Complete University Guide

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Our teaching team are experts in machine learning, medical technologies, digital forensics, software systems and more. We’ll also introduce you to our network of partners including Amazon, Ford and London City Airport.


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The fight against cyber attacks is getting tougher. Now their frequency and ferocity is a threat to organisations of all sizes. Join us to explore a broad range of topics and develop skills in security, networks and their management. Business and government agencies need to protect their systems and data from potential risks. Because of this, there is a demand for qualified cyber security professionals. We’ll help you understand how to address challenges facing businesses and become the expert they desperately need. Develop your technical knowledge of cyber threat intelligence, risk management and relevant industry standards.

At a glance You’ll be taught by a teaching team with extensive experience applying security-related technologies to industry. They’ll cover everything from cloud computing to project management, as well as sharing their own research. Our Docklands campus has fantastic computing resources, including specialised labs to explore networking and operating system environments. With our Mental Wealth modules, we’ll cover areas like IT project pitching too.

Careers and employability You’ll have the option of completing a placement in your third year. Not only is this a valuable experience, it’s likely to feed into your final year project. Many students are also offered a graduate position by their placement organisation. After studying cyber security, our graduates: – Work as cyber security analysts, information security officers, IT security auditors and risk analysts – Find other related roles with a significant responsibility for computer, network and information security – Secure roles in system and network administration – Our computing courses are 2nd in London and 3rd in the country overall amongst all modern universities (Guardian 2019) Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code I100

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BSc (Hons) Computer Science

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Computer Science incorporates several specialist areas underpinning the digital technologies we use every day. Our course is taught by leading researchers who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this rapidly changing field to ensure you’re up to date with the latest developments. Our Computer Science course is ranked 1st for student satisfaction amongst all London Universities (Guardian 2019) We are accredited by British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, meaning your degree will be recognised worldwide. You’ll gain insights from our industrial partners through guest lectures and visits which ensure that you stay on top of what this dynamic industry demands.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement year Entry requirements 96 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code 1K45

You’ll be given software tools for programming, database development, computeraided software engineering, internet access and web-based development.

BSc (Hons) Computing for Business

Our Computing for Business degree is an exciting programme that combines core computing skills along with a strong business focus. The main ethos of our course is to give you the skills and practical experience employers are looking for, while our strong emphasis on entrepreneurship equips you with enough organisational skills to allow you to maximise your business potential. Our computing courses are 2nd in London and 3rd in the country overall amongst all modern universities (Guardian 2019). We are accredited by British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, meaning your degree will be recognised worldwide.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement year Entry requirements 96 New UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code G500

Our Industrial Liaison Board maintains close links with industry and employers, ensuring our course reflects the latest developments in business practice and technological development. You’ll have access to first-class teaching and learning facilities and a wide range of computing resources. We use specialised labs to study operating system environments such as Windows Server and Linux, as well as networking and web technologies. You’ll be given software tools for programming, database development, internet access and web-based development.

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BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/bsc-hons-data-science-and-artificial-intelligence

This programme combines two key areas of computing, namely data science and artificial intelligence, in a synergistic manner. Data science and Artificial Intelligence are two complementary areas of Intelligent Systems, with Data science focusing on statistical techniques and Artificial Intelligence on algorithmic techniques. Both areas are in high demand in the tech industry and for Industry 4.0. Ranked at 1st place in London for overall student satisfaction and 5th in the UK out of 107 higher education institutions (National Student Survey 2018). This course seeks to address the chronic shortage of suitably qualified data science and Artificial Intelligence specialists and at the same time, prepare you for a fulfilling and varied career in this fast-growing IT Sector.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with placement Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 96 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code I105

A range of modules focused on in-demand computing skills such as cyber security, mobile app development and AI, as well as embedded work-placement based learning, ensures students will be industry-ready upon graduation and ready to meet the demands of the global digital revolution.

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BSc (Hons) Applied Computing (Top-Up)

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Computer Science incorporates several specialist areas underpinning the digital technologies we use every day. Our course is taught by leading researchers who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this rapidly changing field to ensure you’re up to date with the latest developments. Our Computer Science course is ranked 1st for student satisfaction amongst all London Universities (Guardian 2019). At the University of East London we have BCS Accreditation (subject to confirmation), Microsoft IT Academy and CompTIA Academy status, so your qualification will be recognised and valued anywhere in the IT sector. You’ll gain insights from our industrial partners through guest lectures and visits which ensure that you stay on top of what this dynamic industry demands. Our Docklands campus has excellent computing resources, including specialised labs to study networking and operating system environments.

Duration One year full-time Entry requirements The overall credit-rating of this programme is 360 credits. As a top-up programme, you will need to have acquired 240 of these credits by prior Certified Learning (eg you will hold a HND or Foundation degree in a Computing related programme). Start Dates September and January UCAS Code I102

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This Apprenticeship is designed to equip apprentices with the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly changing environment of technology. A unique apprenticeship degree option ensuring you gain valuable experience whilst you’re working towards your degree. BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions apprenticeship degree is accredited by The Technology Partnership. The content in modules is aligned with the industry’s professional certifications. Our award-winning school of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE) has specialist laboratories configured with the latest equipment and software, giving the apprentices the most up-to-date knowledge and technology available.

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Duration Three years part-time Entry requirements At least two ‘A’ levels or equivalent, of which one should be mathematics as well as GCSE English and mathematics at A-C, or grade 4 and above. Start Dates September

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The industrial placement helps students secure a position after the University of East London. Some students have worked with Ford and even been offered a job at different industries when they finish their placement as they really understand the business.” Dr Saeed Sharif Programme Leader for MSc Computer Science

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Technical Professional (Apprenticeship)

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This course seeks to address the chronic shortage of suitably qualified cyber security specialists and, at the same, prepare you for a fulfilling and varied career in the field of cyber security.

Duration Three years part-time

We offer a highly practical work-based course that will prepare you for a career in computing.

Entry requirements At least two 'A' levels or equivalent, of which one should be mathematics as well as GCSE English and mathematics at grade A-C, or grade 4 and above.

We have Academy status with industry leaders Microsoft and CompTIA, so your UEL qualification has added credibility.

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This programme combines two key areas of computing, cyber security and networks, in a synergistic manner.

As a UEL student, you will have access to a wide range of teaching and learning facilities including lecture and seminar rooms, a well-resourced library and a number of specialist labs.

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BSc (Hons) Cloud Computing *subject to validation uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/bsc-hons-cloud-computing

Cloud Computing addresses the key areas of systems administration, network security and cloud computing. Both areas are in high demand in the tech industry. Our computing courses are 2nd in London and 3rd in the country overall amongst all modern universities (Guardian 2019). We will support you through your career aspirations and goals, whatever these may be. This course is accredited by the British Computer Society. As a UEL student you will have access to a wide range of teaching and learning facilities including lecture theatre and seminar rooms, a well resourced library and a number of specialist labs.

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Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with placement Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code I104

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Courses influenced by industry Some of the world’s most prestigious construction projects are on our doorstep. Recently our students have visited the Tate Modern Phase 2 Extension, the Canary Wharf Crossrail station and the London City Island development. You’ll prepare for work on large-scale projects like these too. Each year local industry professionals, known as the Industrial Advisory Board, update us on what they expect from graduates. They supervise final year projects too – and they’ll be looking for potential recruits.

Top software and expert lecturers Many of our teaching team have worked in surveying and construction, while others research everything from reducing CO2 emissions to maintaining listed buildings. You’ll also explore sophisticated software, including the Building Information Modelling digital system. This has a huge database

At the University of East London, we have an incredibly diverse community and it’s a very joyful environment. It gives students an exciting opportunity to become familiar with different cultures. This is important as they will be able to work anywhere in the world.” Dr Sohrab Donyavi, Cluster Leader of information about components – where they can be found and how much they cost.

Your future By the end of your course, you’ll stand out to employers globally. Whichever course you pick, you’ll complete Mental Wealth modules. These are designed to prepare you for industry and help you understand your role. Our construction, transport and logistics graduates work on a whole host of projects in London and around the world, including The Shard, TFL, Ordnance Survey and Crossrail.

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There’s nowhere quite like east London to kick-start a career in this industry. Study at the heart of a massive regeneration area, see how theory applies to practice on site visits and watch this stunning skyline develop.


BSc (Hons) Construction Management uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ bsc-hons-construction-management

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From organising resources to planning transport routes, there are so many aspects to construction management. Study at the University of East London to learn what it takes to be an effective site manager. Making sure there are enough materials, equipment, workers and money to deliver a project is a huge task. At the same time, you’ll need to monitor construction quality and progress. We’ll help you take on that kind of responsibility and give you the industry contacts you need to find your first role. This course is also accredited by The Chartered Institute of Building and The Chartered Association of Building Engineers so employers will recognise the value of your degree.

At a glance Join us part time or as a sponsored student on a Site Construction Management degree apprenticeship programme. We’ll cover a whole host of areas, from financing and contract law to health and safety. You’ll also hone your skills in planning, logistics and cost control. You’ll see everything in action with site visits to projects underway in and around London. This year we’ve worked with companies such as Berkeley

Homes, Willmott Dixon and Mace.

Careers and employability Working as an assistant site manager, you’ll have a broad range of responsibilities. If you’re successful at helping projects run smoothly, you’re likely to be given the opportunity to work on larger projects. If you want to impress potential employers when you graduate, why not spend a year in industry between year two and three? Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 96 New UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code K221

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BSc (Hons) Surveying and Mapping Sciences

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Surveying involves the precise measurement of spatial data - information that’s crucial to a huge range of construction projects, on land and offshore. On large building projects, surveyors are the first on site to establish the basic measurements and the last to leave, checking everything is in the right place. Surveyors are also in high demand, and this course will give you the skills to take advantage of a worldwide employment market. We’re one of only two institutions in the UK that can offer you a Surveying and Mapping course at undergraduate level and our students gave us high marks across the board in the 2014 National Student Survey. Surveyors command very high salaries – and they’re in short supply, both on land and offshore. Most of last year’s graduates had the choice of at least two jobs offers.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement Entry requirements 96 New UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code H206

We have superb links with industry and run a regular programme of guest speakers. We are in one of the world’s most dynamic construction areas and you’ll regularly visit major projects in London.

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You’ll be working with the very latest surveying equipment and software.

FdSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/fdsc-civil-engineering-and-construction-management

This is a practical, industry-led course, which is suitable for anyone already working in the construction industry, as well as for new students. You’ll have the opportunity to follow one of two routes, depending on what direction you want your career to take - civil engineering or construction management. We have exceptional links with big employers such as Atkins, Thames Water and P.J.Careys, L&Q, and Morgan Sindall through our Industrial Liaison Board. We regularly help students secure work placements with our network of key contractors. Each year we’re visited by around 20 local industry professionals – known as the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) – who update us on the changing requirements for graduates. They also supervise final-year projects, when they’ll be looking out for likely candidates to recruit for jobs.

Duration Two years full-time Three years part-time Entry requirements 72 New UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code HK22

Our course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), so you can be confident of learning what the industry needs. We're one of only a few universities in the country who offer a programme of weekly construction site visits to major construction projects in London. Our construction science lab includes an environmental chamber, plus measuring devices, building service equipment installations and monitoring devices. Our dedicated drawing and design office provide networked PCs with specialist software to support Computer Aided Design (CAD).

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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management*

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With the ever so demanding and growing need for surveying and its importance in construction it has become more than a necessity these days. Surveying involves the precise measurement of spatial data - information that’s crucial to a huge range of construction projects, on land and offshore. Even though the core focus is on quantity surveying and commercial management, you will also be acquiring a good platform for working in all construction industries. Surveyors are in high demand, and this course will give you the skills to take advantage of a worldwide employment market. We have superb links with industry and run a regular programme of guest speakers so you begin to build your network before you graduate.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with placement Six years part-time Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code K240

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You will be based on top of major projects in London - one of the world’s most dynamic construction areas.

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After years of working as a painter-decorator, I made the decision to boost my academic skills to try to pursue a more fulfilling career. Within weeks of graduating, I was able to find a job as a manager on a major construction project. It was the best decision I’ve ever made.”


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We’re not just training teachers. We’re training advocates. We’re training people who recognise that as a teacher they have a role within the community that goes beyond just the school” Richard Harty, Head of Education

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I T ON A Sharing our experience

Our staff come from diverse backgrounds. They share their knowledge and experiences with you as you move through your course. All our teaching team have worked in practice. Learn from former teachers, experts in special educational needs or early childhood, as well as experts who have held leadership positions in schools.

But the education environment is changing. We also carry out leading education research – the University of East London’s International Centre for the Study of the Mixed Economy of Childcare has a worldwide reputation. Our team explore topics like multilingualism and multiliteracies in education, and how teachers construct their identities.

Get ready for the education environment

We have a dedicated suite of specialist teaching rooms. Learn how to deliver lessons ranging from biology and chemistry to art and food technology.

We work closely with hundreds of schools across London, giving you experience in a variety of settings. You can gain experience working on community projects or in east London’s vibrant and multicultural schools.

Shaping young lives

Our graduates don’t only go on to work in schools. They support young people in children’s hospitals, charities, prisons and many more. Wherever you work, you’ll have the skills, confidence and knowledge to educate and support a generation of young people in today’s everchanging world.

100% Our BA (Hons) Special Education course achieved 100% in overall satisfaction in the NSS 2020

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BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS

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This undergraduate course is designed for students who are committed to becoming primary school teachers. In only three years, you will gain a BA (Hons) degree and Qualified Teacher Status. Your degree will focus on children’s rights, values and learning. This course trains you to teach the three to seven age range, but this will not restrict you to working with this age group. You will study pedagogy and subject knowledge covering both the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum. This course ensures that you get a full undergraduate degree qualification as well as a teaching qualification in only three years.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code X120

With high graduate employability, this qualification provides a wide range of opportunities for career development across the primary education sector. Our Primary Education with QTS team is made up of experienced practitioners and researchers, who research a range of childhood issues and who have diverse experience in Primary and Early Years education. We have extended links with schools within east London and beyond.

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Situated uniquely in the heart of east London, it offers multicultural, multilingual and vibrant schools in which to learn. Your training will qualify you to teach anywhere in England or Wales.

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Education and QTS

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This is a highly practical course which combines a thorough understanding of Computer Science with a carefully supervised programme of education theory and practice – involving regular stints in schools. University of East London is the only provider for this type of programme in London. This three-year course will qualify you to teach Computer Science in schools. There’s no need for a fourth-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education. It’s a one-stop shop.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 New UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code H2RB

An opportunity to learn in a workplace (e.g. Schools) whilst still benefiting from the opportunities of a full student life offered by the University of East London. Our Docklands campus has excellent computing resources, including specialised labs to study networking and operating system environments. You’ll be given software tools for programming, database development, computer-aided software engineering, internet access and web-based development.

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BA (Hons) Education Studies (On campus & distance learning options) uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ba-hons-education-studies

This innovative and exciting course focuses on shaping and changing young lives through education by incorporating the very latest developments in the field of education studies. Students are encouraged to investigate contemporary education in a lively and stimulating way, from primary and secondary through to higher and adult education. A sociology-based course, that looks at sociological factors affecting the family, social policy for young people, education and the national curriculum. UEL is the largest provider of early childhood courses in London and our academic team have extensive experience in the field, which they bring into the classroom.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code X300

The Education Studies course also equips you for a career in educational administration or a support role in education. This degree is the perfect springboard if you want to become a teacher, particularly in primary education, or if you want to influence policy in the education field, you will be taught the skills to develop as an education practitioner. You’ll have frequent opportunities to meet practitioners and potential employers, and we also arrange dedicated careers workshops and events. Situated uniquely in the heart of this thriving, diverse, multicultural community.

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BA (Hons) Special Education (On campus & distance learning options) uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ba-hons-special-education

On our special education course, you’ll learn about autism, disability, behaviour and dyslexia in an inclusive and international context. This innovative subject area will allow you to develop personally and professionally. We’re great believers in ‘learning by doing’, and you’ll have an option to take a volunteering module in your last year. You’ll also carry out an independent research project. Make the most of our links to hundreds of schools across London and learn from experts who know education inside out. All of our teaching team have worked in practice. Many have been teachers while others have held leadership positions in schools or worked in the areas of SEN or early childhood.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code XC61

95% overall student satisfaction (NSS, 2019) There’s an increasing demand for skills in Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and 75 per cent of our Special Education graduates go on to work or study in this field. Of these, 61 per cent go into caring and personal service occupations, while 18 per cent move into professional or managerial positions.

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Our teaching team’s strong relationship with local schools, SEND organisations and loyal alumni means you’ll have plenty of contact on the course with potential employers through work placements, mentoring, careers fairs and guest lecturers. The University of East London is in the perfect location for learning about Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Situated in the London Borough of Newham, one of the most inclusive boroughs in the country.

Fda Montessori Pedagogy

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Montessori is a developmental approach to education that recognises and encourages the natural curiosity of children and their innate drive to learn. It emphasises learning by doing, along with self-expression and collaboration. Montessori-educated children are confident, creative and independent individuals, well-prepared for life. University of East London is the largest provider of early childhood courses in London and our academic team have extensive experience in the field, which they bring into the classroom.

Duration One year full-time Entry requirements 72 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code X110

You can go on to study a full degree or progress on to a career in Montessori education. The course is offered in collaboration with the Maria Montessori Institute and you will also receive the teaching Diploma awarded by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). You will be learning in one of the most culturally diverse areas of London.

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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (On campus & Distance Learning Options) uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ ba-hons-early-childhood-studies

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How do childhood experiences influence development? Discover the theories, debate the unknowns and apply your knowledge with support from our experts. From early-years legislation to global inequalities, early childhood studies explores a whole host of issues. It’s a great foundation for a career working with children and young people across sectors, including health, education and social care. Early Childhood is a well-established area of study here. Our academic team come from a broad range of professional backgrounds. And, if you can’t join us on campus, we also offer this course online.

At a glance There are many different ways of understanding childhood. We’ll give you a range of academic and professional perspectives, then encourage you to explore the philosophies, beliefs and attitudes that underpin them. You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects in the local community and create practical solutions to reallife problems. And, as part of Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, you’ll complete your own research project,

analyse situations, and develop your communication skills.

Careers and employability We have strong and trusted relationships with local schools, childcare organisations and alumni. This means you’ll have plenty of contact with potential employers through work placements, mentoring and guest lecturers. After studying early childhood studies, our graduates secure roles as: – – – – – –

Early years teachers Education consultants Family support workers Health play specialists Learning mentors Primary or secondary school teachers – Special educational needs coordinators Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code X310

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Originally, I chose the course because I wanted to be a Key Stage One teacher, but I’m learning there is a range of other possible career paths. The course covers a holistic view of child development and I’ve been able to gain a new perspective, looking through a child’s eyes.” University of East London - Pioneering Futures

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85% of students say staff are good at explaining things (NSS, 2019) 87% say the course is intellectually stimulating (NSS, 2019) 85% overall student satisfaction score (NSS, 2019)

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ENGINEERING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING Engineering underpins our buildings, transport networks, water systems and more. Located in the heart of one of Europe’s biggest regeneration areas, you’ll discover first-hand how your engineering expertise can shape the future.

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Our students learn to work to their strengths. They have to work as a team and communicate” Dr Ali Abbas, Senior Lecturer

Learning from experts Many of our teaching team have worked as engineers. They know what it’s like to work on large projects as part of multidisciplinary teams. We also work closely with leading engineering firms to develop our courses. You’ll graduate with the skills that the likes of Careys Civil Engineering and Atkins Consultants are looking for. Our research focuses on the problems facing the engineers of tomorrow. People like you. We’re exploring the impact of climate change on structures and finding sustainable construction materials.

Your career in engineering You’ll spend a year in industry boosting your CV and making professional connections. Past students have gone on to work for the likes of Network Rail, Thames Water and the Highways Agency. Want to become a chartered engineer? Gain the qualifications you need with one of our integrated MEng degrees. Or, if you don’t have the grades you need, a foundation year is a great place to start.

Ready for Industry 4.0 You’re at the cusp of the next industrial revolution – Industry 4.0. In our labs, you’ll have the chance to experiment with everything from hydraulics to heavy structures. Digital technology is essential. That’s why we have 3D printers, robotics labs and CAD suites where you can hone the practical skills you need when you start work.

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BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ bsc-hons-civil-engineering

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Explore design and construction. Learn what it takes to manage civil engineering work. Network with professionals on regular site visits across London. Interested in engineering, but don’t have an A-Level in maths? No problem. In your first year, we teach a top-up module to refresh your skills. We also offer the option of advanced entry on to the final year of this BSc course by completing our two-year foundation degree.

Careers and employability Input from industry and built in Mental Wealth modules mean we’re constantly preparing you for professional life. Our graduates work for the Highways Agency, Network Rail, Thames Water, and more. You might decide to specialise as a: – – – –

Structural engineer Hydraulic engineer Highway engineer Geotechnical engineer

And, with great industry connections and expert teaching team, it’s no wonder our civil engineering courses are ranked third in London (Guardian University Guide 2018).

Keen to continue your studies? Take our one-year MSc Civil Engineering to work towards chartered engineer status, which takes between three and five years.

At a glance

We’re accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).

From engineering materials to advanced sustainable technology, this course covers a lot of ground. To put all this knowledge into action, we’ll encourage you to complete a placement year in industry. One of the highlights of this course is our annual trip to the Constructionarium at the National CITB Training Centre. Here you’ll work as a team with a sponsoring contractor and design engineer to build scaled-down versions of famous bridges or buildings.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 96 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code H205

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This course will give you a solid grounding in the design, construction and management of civil engineering works. As well as completing numerous practical projects, you’ll benefit from visits by top professionals who’ll offer you advice – and, often, work opportunities. Your degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, which is made up of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) have approved an application from the Permanent Way Institution (PWI). Our Civil Engineering courses are ranked third in London (Guardian University Guide league table 2018).

Duration Three years full time Four years with placement Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 96 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code H200

Recent graduates have gone on to work for Balfour Beatty, Transport for London, the Canary Wharf Group, Careys and Atkins. Others have chosen to work in other professional areas, such as finance, education, marketing and housing. With a BEng degree and a period of IPD, you’ll be able to apply to become an Incorporated Engineer. If you want to pursue Chartered Engineer status, then you would need to continue your studies to master’s level as well as completing your IPD. You will work with industry throughout your studies. We're one of only a few universities in the country who offer a programme of weekly construction site visits to major civil engineering and construction projects in London. Our Docklands campus is ideally situated for studying iconic projects in the capital such as the Tate Modern Phase 2 Extension, the Canary Wharf Crossrail Station and the reconfiguration of the Olympic Stadium.

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BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering

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Our course encompasses the design and development of artificial medical implants such as hip joints, heart valves and prosthetic limbs, as well as the development of medical technologies including surgical robots, diagnostic tools and rehabilitation equipment. You will gain new skills from the evolution of industrial technology. This programme will give you inter-disciplinary knowledge in technology, design and manufacturing processes. Biomedical engineers can have varied careers. You could become involved in the design of medical devices, modelling and simulation of human physiology and anatomy, support hospitals in clinical and financial governance of existing medical equipment, or in the assessment of new technologies. Artificial organs, computersimulated or image-guided surgery and robot assisted surgery, orthopaedic implants, medical imaging, assistive technologies, mobile and e-health, are only some of the services that biomedical engineers can deliver, ensuring rich career prospects.

Duration Three years full time Four years with placement Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code H161

You can opt to have a placement year to gain hands on experience in the real world and effectively connect what you will have learnt at University to the industry.

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You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities like recently upgraded hydraulic compression and testing facilities, digital robotic arm, 3D manufacturing suite, fluid dynamics channels, scanning electron microscope, CNC, plasma and laser cutting machines, simulation and analyses high power computations facility, to name a few.

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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

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Our course has been carefully designed by experts in the field of Mechanical Engineering to help prepare students for professional practice in the world of interdisciplinary technology. The course provides you with analytical and scientific knowledge and management skills to design and manufacture complex mechanical systems. You’ll develop problem-solving expertise by creating practical solutions to problems that are directly relevant to industrial needs. During your course, you’ll have regular contact with blue chip companies and industry leaders in the sector, who will host visits and work placements and provide regular guest speakers to come and speak at the University of East London.

Duration Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code H100

You’ll benefit from our long-established links with major engineering firms in the local area – including Ford Motor Company and Crossrail. These employers host visits and offer work placements. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities like recently upgraded hydraulic compression and testing facilities, digital robotic arm, 3D manufacturing suite, fluid dynamics channels, scanning electron microscope, CNC, plasma and laser cutting machines, simulation and analyses high power computations facility, to name a few. Our Docklands campus is ideally situated for studying iconic projects in the capital such as the Tate Modern Phase 2 Extension, the Canary Wharf Crossrail Station and the reconfiguration of the Olympic Stadium.

BEng (Hons) Design Engineering

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This exciting new course combines the knowledge of design principles, ergonomics, engineering science and manufacturing processes to create multi-functional solutions and products. By the time you graduate, you will be able to merge your knowledge of engineering reinforced design education and analytical skillset with a sound manufacturing base, enabling you to conceive and develop innovative designs and turn them into manufacturing reality, innovative products and solutions, and profitable businesses. We're one of a few universities in the UK who offer weekly site visits to major engineering and construction projects in London. A career in product design engineering or industrial design will mean you conduct necessary tests to determine whether a product meets all the customer requirements.

Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with placement Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code H105

Students can take an optional placement year that will enable you to experience the real world and effectively connect your knowledge gained at UEL with it. You’ll enjoy superb, up-to-date facilities, including CAD suites, control and power electronics labs. UEL also has a 5 axes robot offering opportunities to experiment with large format production.

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Because of its wide subject area, you will find mechanical engineering opportunities in a range of sectors, including: manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, construction, marine, materials and metals, railways, sport, energy, pharmaceuticals, electrical and electronic, and the defence and utilities industries. Excellent graduates can pursue their doctoral studies for careers in the academic sector.


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Studying BSc Civil Engineering at the University of East London was the best decision I’ve ever made. The subject can be very challenging but the incredibly diverse nature of the University means that you can network successfully to find students with a similar level of knowledge and experience to yourself.” Adrian Pettigrew, Civil Engineering, BSc (Hons)

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BEng (Hons) General Engineering

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Our Engineering course will enable you to deepen your knowledge and understanding in core engineering related disciplines. Students will also acquire research and business skills demanded by industry and the professional accrediting bodies, such as IMechE, IET, iED (Institution of Engineering Designers) and CSD (Chartered Society of Designers). If you’re doing really well at the end of your second year, you can switch to the MEng (Master's) course, adding a fourth year of study and putting yourself on course to becoming a Chartered Engineer – as well as gaining funding throughout. The programme provides three streams of study that prepares students for careers in a wide range of industries closely related to mechanical engineering. As engineers eligible for registration with the IMechE, IET or iED at CEng level, the career opportunities available include aerospace, automotive, production, process engineering, product design and design engineering.

Duration Three years full time Four years with placement Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code H102

Our Docklands campus is ideally situated for studying iconic projects in the capital such as the Tate Modern Phase 2 Extension, the Canary Wharf Crossrail Station and the reconfiguration of the Olympic Stadium. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities like recently upgraded hydraulic compression and testing facilities, digital robotic arm, 3D manufacturing suite, fluid dynamics channels, scanning electron microscope, CNC, plasma and laser cutting machines, simulation and analyses high power computations facility, to name a few.

BEng (Hons) Engineering Management

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This course will enable you to deepen your knowledge and understanding in core engineering related disciplines. Students will also acquire research and business skills demanded by industry and the professional accrediting bodies, such as IMechE, IET, iED (Institution of Engineering Designers) and CSD (Chartered Society of Designers). We’ll give you a solid grounding in engineering principles, analysis and design as well as skills including research and project management. The programme provides three streams of study that prepares students for careers in a wide range of industries closely related to mechanical engineering. As engineers eligible for registration with the IMechE, IET or iED at CEng level, the career opportunities available include aerospace, automotive, production, process engineering, product design and design engineering.

Duration Three years full time Four years with placement Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code HN10

We work with respected names like Atkins, Careys, SRK Consulting, Thames Water, Vinci, Waterman and WSP, plus the London Boroughs of Newham and Waltham Forest, on real-life projects. Our Docklands campus is ideally situated for studying iconic projects in the capital such as the Tate Modern Phase 2 Extension, the Canary Wharf Crossrail Station and the reconfiguration of the Olympic Stadium. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities like recently upgraded hydraulic compression and testing facilities, digital robotic arm, 3D manufacturing suite, fluid dynamics channels, scanning electron microscope, CNC, plasma and laser cutting machines, simulation and analyses high power computations facility, to name a few.

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We have strong links with world leading organisations and international businesses. We work with respected names like Atkins, Careys, SRK Consulting, Thames Water, Vinci, Waterman and WSP, plus the London Boroughs of Newham and Waltham Forest, on real-life projects.


BEng (Hons) Railway Engineering *subject to validation uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/beng-hons-railway-engineering

Rail and Rail Systems Engineering at the University of East London is designed to meet the increasing demand (national and international) for transport engineering professionals requiring technical skills in sustainable, integrated and intelligent rail infrastructure and rail systems. Graduates will be able to design, build, operate and manage the sophisticated and complex interfaces characterising existing and new railways and infrastructure. The programme is designed using Engineering Council’ attributes of Incorporated Engineer, ensuring the core skills required for a 21st century competent engineer, as elaborated by the Engineering Council, are wellintegrated into the programme’ curriculum.

Duration Three years full time Four years with placement Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code H231

The programme is designed to meet the increasing demand (national and international) for transport engineering professionals requiring technical skills in sustainable, integrated and intelligent rail infrastructure and rail systems.

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You will be delivered guest sessions by industry specialists (e.g. Atkins, Constain Skanska, Siemens, Laing O’Rourke, HS2 project etc.) to strengthen your knowledge of real-world issues and how they link to the concepts, theories, principles and hands-on practical elements taught during the course. You will be based at the waterfront Docklands campus, a dynamic part of London within proximity of the government and policy-making institutions and knowledgebased professions. There are 32 London boroughs, the nearby district and county councils, HS2 projects, Transport for London and consulting engineering firms who all have highway and transportation responsibilities. In addition, there are design engineering firms who have sections dealing with highway design and transportation. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities like recently upgraded hydraulic compression and testing facilities, digital robotic arm, 3D manufacturing suite, fluid dynamics channels, scanning electron microscope, CNC, plasma and laser cutting machines, simulation and analyses high power computations facility, to name a few.

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BEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering *subject to validation

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The programme combines principles from mechanics, electronics, control, computing, automation and robotics to design, manufacturing and testing smart and cognitive systems and devices, which utilise a combination of these disciplines. You will gain knowledge of engineering processes and systems, product design, AI, machine learning, digital electronics and integration of these technologies. This will also enable you to create your own mechatronic systems that are smart and cognitive, developing them from imagination through to reality. A hands on course enabling you to gain extensive knowledge and understanding of the most up to date theories and hands-on work in within automation, computing, mechanical systems, robotics and related wider engineering sector.

Duration Three years Four years with placement Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code H731

This programme will prepare you for industry readiness through engagement with industry experts and real work experience, within the core elements of learning and assessment. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities like recently upgraded hydraulic compression and testing facilities, digital robotic arm, 3D manufacturing suite, fluid dynamics channels, scanning electron microscope, CNC, plasma and laser cutting machines, simulation and analyses high power computations facility, to name a few.

BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering *subject to validation uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/beng-hons-mechatronics-engineering

This course provides you with analytics and scientific knowledge to design integrated electronics, controls, computers and moving parts. You’ll develop problem-solving expertise by creating practical solutions to problems that are directly relevant to industrial needs. The programme is designed to meet the increasing demand (national and international) for mechatronics engineering professionals requiring technical skills in sustainable, integrated and intelligent systems for Industry 4.0. Engineering is a growth industry and currently there is a shortage of quality engineers in the UK. Our mechatronics engineering programme is unique, as there is a strong emphasis on professional life and employability skills, embedded throughout all aspects of your technical course focusing on your enhanced key skills such as communication, digital proficiency, intelligence (like emotional and social) and teamwork.

Duration Three years full time Four years with placement Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code H730

The programme is designed using the Engineering Council’s attributes of Incorporated Engineer. This is ensuring the core skills required for a 21st century competent engineer, as elaborated by the Engineering Council, are well integrated into the programme’s curriculum. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities like recently upgraded hydraulic compression and testing facilities, digital robotic arm, 3D manufacturing suite, fluid dynamics channels, scanning electron microscope, CNC, plasma and laser cutting machines, simulation and analyses high power computations facility, to name a few.

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Some potential destinations for students are, aerospace, automotive, railways, defence, manufacturing and marine engineering. In your career you will design, develop, maintain and manage engineering systems that have the cutting-edge sophisticated technology. You will have a key role in areas such as design, research, and development, sales, production management, safety, and quality.


BSc/BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering via Civil Engineer (Apprenticeship) uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/civil-engineering

This 5/6 year apprenticeship and 6 months for the end point assessment involves a day release method of delivery at our Docklands campus. The overall time can be shorted depending on the candidate’s entry qualifications. Civil Engineers provide technical and management input to develop design solutions for complex civil engineering problems. They will work as part of a team of engineers and other construction professionals through all lifecycle stages of development, design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of civil engineering infrastructure. A great opportunity to earn whilst you work towards your degree. We are flexible and responsive in our approach to delivering degree apprenticeships. We discuss the most suited delivery strategy to ensure it meets business requirements, as well as the requirements of apprentices.

Duration Five to six years full time Entry requirements Potential apprentices will need to be employed in the field of study, be over 18 and have at least two A levels or equivalent including A2 Mathematics, minimum grade C. In addition, they must have GCSE English and mathematics at A-C, or grade 4 and above. Start Dates September

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Teaching can take place on campus or at the place of work depending on the number of apprentices. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities like recently upgraded hydraulic compression and testing facilities, digital robotic arm, 3D manufacturing suite, fluid dynamics channels, scanning electron microscope, CNC, plasma and laser cutting machines, simulation and analyses high power computations facility, to name a few.

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BSc/ BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering via Civil Engineering Site Manager (Apprenticeship) uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/civil-engineering

A great opportunity to earn whilst you work towards your degree. We are flexible and responsive in our approach to delivering degree apprenticeships. We discuss the most suited delivery strategy to ensure it meets business requirements, as well as the requirements of apprentices. Teaching can take place on campus or at the place of work depending on the number of apprentices. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities like recently upgraded hydraulic compression and testing facilities, digital robotic arm, 3D manufacturing suite, fluid dynamics channels, scanning electron microscope, CNC, plasma and laser cutting machines, simulation and analyses high power computations facility, to name a few.

Delivery BSc (Hons) This three-year apprenticeship involves formal classes for 24 weeks per academic year (plus 1 residential field trip, quarterly review, assessment and documentation of work-based competencies) with an entry point of HNC BEng (Hons) This four-year apprenticeship involves formal classes for 24 weeks per academic year (plus 1 residential field trip, quarterly review, assessment and documentation of work-based competencies) with and entry point of HND (or equivalent level 4 \ 5 qualification) Entry requirements Potential apprentices will need to be employed in the field of study and be over 18 years old and have GCSE English and maths at A-C, or grade 4 and above. Start Dates September

BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering

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This course will be delivered via BEng (Hons) or the BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering depending on entry qualifications (both accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators) and will provide apprentices with a solid grounding in the design, construction and management of civil engineering works. On completion, apprentices will be equipped with the technical knowledge, communication skills and ability to operate as a civil engineer within the construction industry. The skills taught will allow apprentices to work effectively in either a design office or on site, with employers such as government agencies, contractors or consultants.

Duration Three years full time Entry requirements 64 UCAS Points Start Dates September

On this course you will gain extensive knowledge and understanding of the most up to date theories and hands-on work in within sustainability, aerodynamics, design engineering, mechanical systems and related wider engineering sector. We have very close links with major employers, and our industrial advisory board is already guiding us to further ensure our students are employable in the engineering and related sectors. The aim is to provide a programme of study for aeronautical engineers of sufficient width and depth to meet the demands of your profession and to enable you to progress to the status of Chartered Engineer as well. Whilst on the course you will gain knowledge of engineering processes and systems, product design, digital electronics and integration of these technologies.

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New Course for 2022: BEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering

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This course will be delivered via BEng (Hons) or the BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering depending on entry qualifications (both accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators) and will provide apprentices with a solid grounding in the design, construction and management of civil engineering works. On completion, apprentices will be equipped with the technical knowledge, communication skills and ability to operate as a civil engineer within the construction industry. The skills taught will allow apprentices to work effectively in either a design office or on site, with employers such as government agencies, contractors or consultants.


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East London is where well-known names in fashion meet new and innovative designer spaces. Kickstart your career with endless opportunities to create invaluable connections, find work experience and build a sparkling portfolio.

We have a diverse student body that come to UEL from all over the world, who will have the opportunity to work with clients and industry professionals in London.” Beatrice Newman Head of Department

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Over the years, we’ve worked with big names including Alexander Mcqueen, M&S, Another Magazine, Holly Fulton and lots more. We invite industry experts on campus to run masterclasses and connect you with technicians.

The freedom to experiment

At the University of East London, we’re uncovering ways to create clothes with minimal waste and innovative uses for different textiles.

Want to experiment and unleash your creativity? Our manufacturing workshops are the place to do it. Try screen printing. Discover how to dye different fabrics. Learn about digital printing, laser cutting, 3D printing and computer-aided design.

Graduate with an impressive portfolio

As part of our Mental Wealth programme, there’s a focus on interacting with industry. Whichever course you pick, you’ll work on projects with real outcomes for real clients.

Watch Absolutely Fabulous to admire our students’ commissioned costumes

From starting your own business to working as a pattern cutter, a degree in fashion could take you anywhere. One of our graduates is now designing her own collection after winning an international competition organised by Vogue.

We are working with a number of industry partners including ASOS, Hand & Lock and Amazon

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You might have seen some of our teaching team’s designs already. Head of Department and Programme Leader for BA Fashion Design has dressed celebrities including Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding, while Kent Le, Programme Leader for MA International Fashion Business, has worked with ZARA, Gucci, Elizabeth Emanuel, University of East London and Devotion New York.


BA (Hons) Fashion Design uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ ba-hons-fashion-design

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Fast-paced, hands-on and challenging, our Fashion Design course is designed to uncover your talent and help you find your place in the world of commercial fashion.

You’ll benefit from trips to fashion exhibitions, industry events, design trade fairs and pop-ups. Create connections with our links to top industry names. Endlessly experiment in our fashion and textiles workshops. This course also offers the opportunity to go on placement. Our students have worked as pattern cutters, garment technologists and buyers for world-leading firms. The list includes Alexander McQueen, Kurt Geiger at Selfridges, Urban Outfitters, Blue Nile and Diesel.

At a glance

We’ll work with you closely to make sure you feel confident with your handcraft, design and business skills.

Careers and employability Getting noticed and standing out is absolutely key in this industry. Fortunately, you’ll have lots of opportunities to showcase your work. One of many showcase opportunities we offer is graduate fashion week which is attended by some of the business' leading creative names. After studying fashion design, marketing or textiles, our students make their mark as: – – – – – – –

creative directors junior designers marketing analysts business strategists textile designers CMF designers product developers

From theory to technical skills and innovation, we’ll give you a broad insight into the world of fashion. At the same time, we’ll share our latest research with you to help you understand creative practice and how it impacts the fashion industry.

Duration Three years full time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement

You’ll develop your knowledge as your prototypes evolve from concept to creative end-result. Although we’ll give the freedom to experiment, we offer opportunities for one-toone learning and peer development.

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Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points

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BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing

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We'll teach you how to retail, brand and merchandise fashion. You’ll discover promotional and sales strategies, learning how to take a new fashion product from the concept stage all the way to the high street store. You’ll learn about the ‘four Ps’ of marketing – product, price, promotion, place – and put together a fashion magazine, both online and as a hard copy. This will also give you valuable experience in working on photo shoots. Our fashion and textiles courses were ranked 4th in London in the Guardian University Guide 2018. Our fashion students have worked in roles such as buyers, assistants to campaign managers, fashion magazine journalists and PR managers during their placements. Their employers have included companies like Blue Nile, Marks and Spencer, Topshop, John Galliano, Eskimo PR and IDOL Magazine.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with placement Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code 4C25

You’ll be taught by industry practitioners with a wealth of experience and great contacts in the business. All doors, from merchandising to campaign management to public relations, will be open to you.

BA (Hons) Fashion Product Management and Innovation *subject to validation

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BA Fashion Product Management and Innovation will offer a focused curriculum of study that allows the student to research and explore the development of materials and apparel within the fashion industry. Facilitating the student in offering innovative and dynamic solutions to relevant industry challenges. Fashion is an industry full of vast opportunities and much-needed skill sets that are continually involving. Studying Fashion Product Management and Innovation will give you the opportunity to work in various sectors such as quality control, retail operations, merchandising and sales. Jobs include product developer, product manager, quality controller, garment technologist, merchandiser, product researcher, brand manager, operations and performance managers and much more. Our close industry contacts with the likes of Net-A-Porter, Julien Macdonald and Very.co.uk will be key to helping you find the right opportunity.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with placement Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points BA programme via the Foundation degree: 64 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W239

As one of the fashion capitals in the world you’ll have the chance to work on some exciting industry led projects such as London Fashion Week.

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London is one of the fashion capitals of the world and many big-name brands, artists and creators are in this thriving metropolis.


BA (Hons) Fashion Buying uel.ac.uk/subjects/subject-areas/fashion

The Fashion Buying course is designed to introduce students to responsibilities and develop their understanding of the skills that are required for working as a buyer within fashion. You will develop key IT skills and numerical literacy, as well learning about fashion operation systems and consumer behaviour in order to progress into the developing industry of fashion. Students on the programme will have the chance to learn in participation with mentors and through internships, which they can undertake during the placement year, within and between academic term periods. You can expect to find employment in the area of fashion buying across a range of fashion organisations. Further opportunities can include working as a consultant, in merchandising or starting up your own fashion label. Our Fashion department has exceptional links with industry and our students benefit from working with renowned fashion brands.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement Entry requirements For entry to the BA (Hons) programme 112 UCAS Points BA programme via the Foundation degree: 64 credits Start Dates September UCAS Code W237

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We are ideally located to relevant research and recreational local areas such as Westfield Stratford, the Olympic Park, Canary Wharf and the West End as well as international locations via London City Airport.

BA (Hons) Fashion Culture and Business

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Fashion communication is evolving. The industry is now under pressure to produce ‘proactive advocates of diversity and inclusivity’ (State of Fashion 2020). The course will cater for the need to train communication literate professionals who command an understanding of empathy towards a variety of global audiences. The course reflects the change in industry demographics and culture and delivers essential learning to help progress the shift towards a more diverse, business and creative landscape in fashion. Having a key understanding of culture and diversity is in demand by employers which is likely to put students studying this type of degree in a prime position after they graduate. You will have skills to work in various creative sectors such as media, communications, diversity management, innovation management, art director, editor, journalist, PR manager and much more. We have close links to industry with big household names including Another Magazine, Wallpaper Magazine, Yoox Net-A-Porter Group, SHOWstudio and much more.

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BA (Hons) Sustainable Fashion and Management uel.ac.uk/subjects/subject-areas/fashion

In line with the University’s recognition of ‘Industry 4.0’ the course will focus on the development of sustainable creative practise that concentrates on future needs. Studying Sustainable Fashion and Management will give you the opportunity to work in various sectors such as logistics and supply, textiles and even engineering. Jobs include business development manager, fabric technologist, production manager, innovation manager, sustainability consultant, product researcher, and much more.

Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements For entry to the BA (Hons) programme 112 UCAS Points For students wishing to start their BA programme via the Foundation degree: 64 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W240

Our close industry contacts will be key to helping you find the right opportunity. Previously, our students have worked as fashion journalists, administrators and buyers for world-leading firms. The list includes Preen, Very.co.uk, Net-A-Porter Group, Karla Otto and much more. London is one of the fashion capitals of the world and many big-name brands, artists and creators are in this thriving metropolis.

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Consumption of new clothing is at an all-time high in the UK. The professional designer of today and tomorrow needs to focus on their ability to design systems and products that utilise existing garments and digital technologies in order to tackle the humanitarian crisis of overconsumption. BA Sustainable Fashion and Management focuses on the use of existing garments as material resource. We collaborate with companies that have expertise in the area in order to develop a curriculum that includes garment analysis, consumer analysis, circular systems, production management and 3-dimensional exploration.


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They challenged us and prepared us for whatever opportunities we were given along the way. Looking back now, it was a fun and emotional experience that I would recommend to anyone thinking about a career in fashion.” Lucy Johnson, BA (Hons) Fashion Design, graduate

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BA (Hons) Textile Design

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This fast-paced, hands-on course explores how print works on 3D garment shapes and takes a close, practical look at the interaction between creative pattern cutting and print. You’ll become an expert in a variety of digital and traditional print techniques and processes as we expand your opportunities for creative research. Our course has an eye firmly on preparing you for future employment in the fashion industry. Our fashion and textiles courses ranked 4th in London in the Guardian University Guide 2018. Our fashion students have worked as assistant designers, assistant print and textile designers, pattern cutters and garment technologists for world-leading designers. The list includes Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Eley Kishimoto, Ted Baker, The Colorfield, M & S, Blue Nile and Diesel. We could go on.

Duration Three years full time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement Entry requirements 64 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code 4P53

Our course has an eye firmly on preparing you for future employment in the fashion industry. If you choose the year-long placement option, you’ll have a head start with the chance to earn as you learn at a top fashion company such as Diesel or Urban Outfitters.

You’ll be creating in facilities and with equipment that are second to none, such as our dedicated print and dye workshop.

BA (Hons) Fashion Studies (Top-Up)

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Our Fashion Studies top-up allows students with a diploma in a fashion subject, or other relevant areas to study for a BA (Hons) in Fashion Studies. It provides skills in fashion business, opportunities to create a fashion portfolio and the option of either taking a creative or business approach to your final major project. Fashion at University of East London has innovation and enterprise at its heart. Together with industry partners, we seek to improve upon and challenge the current fashion offering with bold, influential students who will be the design leaders of tomorrow. Unique opportunity to gain a BA (Hons) qualification in Fashion in one year and the opportunity to progress onto an MA in International Fashion Business or Fashion at University of East London. This flexible course works around you and your existing commitments. There are many pathways that graduates go on to, from marketing to buying, textiles to design and much more.

Duration One year full-time Entry requirements HND, Foundation degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent in a Fashion/Textiles related subject. Professionals with evidenced experience in fashion with a non-fashion Level 5 diplomas are welcome to apply. Start Dates September UCAS Code W236

We work with industry partners such as Marks & Spencer, Diesel and Urban Outfitters to enrich your learning experience and ensure you are ready for the world of work upon graduation. Fashion trips and events enrich your learning experience with our overseas trips and Graduate Fashion Week. London is one of the fashion capitals of the world and many big-name brands, artists and creators are in this thriving metropolis. You’ll be creating in facilities and with equipment that are second to none, such as our dedicated print and dye workshop.

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GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

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Do you want to have an influence on government policy? Perhaps you want to provide support on the ground through an NGO? Develop the skills you need to make a difference with one of our Global Studies courses.

The world doesn’t sleep. Politics. International relations. Humanitarian crises. They’re all constantly evolving. That’s why we don’t just teach from textbooks. You’ll explore what’s happening beyond the headlines, digging into some of the most pressing issues of the day. We encourage discussions and debates. You’ll be guided by experts in politics and international development.

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Ready to make a difference Whether you go on to work at the United Nations, an international thinktank or an NGO, you’ll have the skills you need to contribute and make the world a better place. Studying this area opens up a wealth of career paths. You could organise campaigns, specialise in research, or spread the word as a communications officer. If you uncover an interest for a particular field, specialise further with one of our masters courses.

Take advantage of our connections with other universities around the world to study abroad and gain a new perspective. Learn from specialists like Dr Branislav Radeljic, who has written books on conflict in the EU. Our team of experts are contributing to research about everything from the effects of conflict on children to environmental challenges to human security. They’re also unravelling public policy responses to some of the biggest issues facing global society.

Over a decade of experience delivering our course in International Development with NGO Management, the only undergraduate course in this field

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BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations Undergraduate Study Guide - 2021

uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ ba-hons-politics-and-internationalrelations Global politics have become increasingly turbulent. Systems are being shaken. Relations between nations are being tested. Study with us and learn to think critically about events, ideas and institutions. There has never been a more fascinating time to study and start a career in international politics. On this course, you’ll learn with students from all over the world and benefit from study abroad opportunities in Brazil, USA, Australia, Sweden and Norway.

At a glance We’ve designed this course to address 75% Student satisfaction with the quality of the course (NSS, 2019) 93% say staff are good at explaining things and have made the subject interesting 80% of the students go on to work or study upon graduation (DLHE, 2016/17)

questions of political and international order and disorder, decision-making and political contestation. You’ll study what’s happening right now - from Trump to Brexit to North Korea. We’ll also cover areas like gender, forced migration and research methods. As part of Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, your tutors will simulate real-life situations to help you step into the world of work with confidence.

Careers and employability Our graduates work in a wide range of career areas in the commercial, public and charity sectors. Employers include the UN, NGOs, and local and national government. After studying this course, University of East London graduates: – Find roles in government departments such as the Department for International Trade and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office – Work as case workers or civic engagement officers for NGOs like Greenpeace – Become project managers or campaign organisers Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code L240

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It’s a fantastic university. You have so many opportunities and your lecturers really help you to get into the career you want to. When I joined Childreach International, we were based on the second floor of Knowledge Dock at UEL. Now we’re a £3.7 million charity with over 700,000 beneficiaries to date. It’s been an incredible journey”


BA (Hons) International Development with NGO Management

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International development draws on economics, politics, sociology, cultural studies and history to produce a holistic picture of the issues faced by the global South. It addresses questions of poverty, inequalities (based on gender, ethnicity and power), conflict, migration and globalisation. Increasingly it focuses on the interconnections between the global South and North in responding to these challenges, especially the alleviation of poverty and response to natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies. We are rated first in London for student satisfaction and 4th in the United Kingdom. (Complete University Guide, 2018)

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code L9L4

We equip you with the skills and qualities that are attractive to NGOs, government bodies, local councils, charities, and government advisory companies, as well as many more employers. A dedicated career path after university could lead to working at international organisations such as the European Union, the OECD, the World Bank, the United Nations, and many more.

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Our extensive links to local employers will give you access to fantastic internships and placements, from heavy industry to high-tech, health and social care to the arts. We also have strong connections to our alumni who have successfully founded their own NGOs in various parts of the world, including Ghana, Uganda and Peru. We are located at the heart of east London, which means our students benefit from working in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas. Being one of the most diverse and fastest growing regions in the UK, there are so many opportunities right on our doorstep. We're home to the Refugee Council Archive, one of the largest collections of materials on refugees and forced migration. It’s a treasure trove of information on displacement, flight and exile and on refugee community life.

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I did internships with London Citizens and Movement for Change. This gave me opportunities to build a network and develop practical skills. I’m currently working as a community organiser for London Citizens.”

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LAW, POLICING AND JUSTICE Careers in law, policing and justice allow you to make a difference. We’ll prepare you for work in this ever-evolving world, whether you want to train as a solicitor, work in policing or shape legal policy.

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Our teaching team are experts in various fields of law, criminology and justice. Many are former practitioners too. They have excellent connections with leading professional bodies and organisations. Our Professional and Mental Wealth programme is built into every course, putting human skills are the heart of what we do. Learn what it’s really like to work in this area and prepare for any challenges you’ll face along the way.

Addressing society’s pressing issues Step into our chamber, where we perform mock trials and mooting.

Gain experience of real cases by volunteering at our Legal Advice Centre. You’ll work with qualified solicitors to provide free support to people who need help. Our research has an impact nationally and internationally. Cybercrime, banking law, human rights law and knife violence are some of the areas we specialise in.

Ready to make a difference Throughout your course, you’ll have opportunities to hear from experts across the legal, justice and policing professions. Our excellent links within these areas could also help you find fantastic internships and placements. We’re licensed by the College of Policing to offer a pre-join degree in Professional Policing to give you a head start. Our Criminology courses also prepare you for work in central and local government, social services and voluntary organisations.

Volunteer at our Legal Advice Centre to work on real cases Learn from global experts in cybercrime like Dr Sarah Fox and Professor Julia Davidson 99% of our research in human rights law and international law is rated as 'internationally recognised' in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014)

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LLB (Hons) Law

In your final year, you’ll have a wide choice of optional modules to tailor your degree to your interests. Pick from employment law, youth justice, civil intellectual property law, and more.

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Fascinated by what goes on in courtrooms? Want to support members of your community as they navigate the legal system? Law is essential to our society – and there are many ways you can apply your skills.

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This is a qualifying law degree. It’s accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board, paving the way for you to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. Many of our teaching team are current or former solicitors and barristers. Human rights and international law are among the areas we specialise in. Our industry links offer fantastic internship and placement opportunities too.

At a glance Explore how the law operates in political, social, economic and cultural contexts. On this course, we’ll give you a broad understanding of key legal principles. You’ll cover contract, criminal, EU, tort and public law.

Law graduates have highly transferable skills. While many of our graduates go into successful careers as lawyers, others take a different route. After studying law, University of East London graduates: – Complete the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and a training contract with a law firm – Take the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and a pupillage in barristers’ chambers – Specialise in a specific field of law with postgraduate study Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Four years part-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code M100

83% overall student satisfaction scores, NSS 2019

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My sister studied at the University of East London and had a very good experience, so I felt confident it was the best choice for me. I love law and my time at the university was really positive and has opened up new horizons – one of them being a place on the Civil Service Fast Stream graduate scheme.” Zain Umer (LLB (Hons) Law)

BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

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As a criminology student you’ll investigate the nature of crime and criminality, studying society’s response through the criminal justice system. You’ll learn how societies try to control and punish crime and disorder, gaining a theoretical and practical understanding of this fascinating subject. 85% of our students are overall satisfied with the course (NSS, 2019) UEL Criminology graduates have found work in a wide variety of roles within the police, prison and probation services, central and local government, social work, voluntary organisations, including victim support groups. You will be able to choose to take a work-based learning module, where you will apply learning from volunteering or work experience to your academic studies. Some students have worked as volunteer community support officers, while others have volunteered in local community groups.

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Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Year Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code M930

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BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice (Cyber Criminology)

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As a criminology student you’ll investigate the nature of crime and criminality, studying society’s response through the criminal justice system. You’ll learn how societies try to control and punish crime and disorder, gaining a theoretical and practical understanding of this fascinating subject. The course draws on our groundbreaking research conducted at the Online Harms and Cybercrime Unit. Upon graduation you will have several career options from roles within the police, courts, prisons and probation service to the NHS, charities and Higher Education.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code M930

You’ll be taught by world-renowned experts in criminology who are regularly called upon by governments and the media to provide skilled analysis, comment and advice.

BA (Hons) Criminology and Law Undergraduate Study Guide - 2021

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During this course you’ll explore the inter-relationships between the law, individuals and society, studying how the law fits into the social, political and cultural context of the society we live in. You’ll learn about the causes and consequences of crime through a study of the current theories, issues and debates, backed by an understanding of the criminal justice system and its institutions and roles such as the police, courts, prisons and probation service. Our students gave our lecturers 90% satisfaction rating on the way they explain the subjects in 2019's National Student Survey. Career destinations upon graduating this course could be the police, prison and probation services, central and local government, social work, voluntary organisations and charities.

Duration Three years Four years with placement Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code M911

Our lecturers have strong links with government, industry and the wider academic community, so you’ll have lots of opportunities to learn outside of the lecture theatre and seminar room. You’ll be encouraged to volunteer or undertake work experience to broaden your experience and learn in ways that academic study alone can’t give you. Study at our ultra-modern £33 million campus at University Square Stratford and you’ll benefit from superb facilities such as our dedicated chamber for moots and mock trials.

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BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

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On our popular combined course, we’ll give you an expert insight into the causes and consequences of crime – and how it is dealt with by the criminal justice system. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of core criminological theories, and we’ll help you develop the psychological knowledge you’ll need to apply your insights to real-world issues and problems. 100% of our students were satisfied overall whilst 93% rated the teaching on the course (NSS 2019), demonstrating the quality of the teaching and support we provide.

Duration Three years Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code M9C8

Criminology and Psychology graduates have found work in a wide variety of stimulating roles in the police, prison and probation services, central and local government, social work, voluntary organisations such as Victim Support and the NHS. You’ll attend conferences and events off-campus to build your knowledge, understanding and experience, and benefit from the chance to extend your professional network.

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For psychology, you will have the chance to use the specialist facilities to conduct experiments and in both subjects you’ll also learn from a programme of leading guest speakers who are at the top of their professions.

BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up)

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This course is for existing police officers with over three years of service (and out of their probation), and for those who have recently retired. It is a top-up final year, which recognises existing officers’ training, knowledge, skills abilities and practice, leading to a BSc (Hons) Policing Studies degree. You’ll be taught by practitioners and world-renowned experts and advisers in policing and adjoining subject areas who are regularly called upon to provide opinion, skilled analysis, comment and advice to government, the media and other bodies.

Duration One year Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code PS10

As stated by the College of Policing, entry routes into policing are changing and as from 2020 all new police officers entering the profession will require a degree or be studying for a degree as part of the police apprenticeship/degree scheme (Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship – PCDA). We work closely with law enforcement agencies, including the Metropolitan Police, to ensure our courses address current issues in crime. Our academics are experts in areas including gang crime, cybercrime and counterterrorism.

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BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

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The curriculum for this degree is as prescribed by the College of Policing and features learning and development across a comprehensive range of professional policing situations. This includes evidence-based policing; decision making and discretion; criminology and crime prevention; pro-active approaches to vulnerability, risk and public protection. You’ll be taught by practitioners and world-renowned experts and advisers in policing and adjoining subject areas who are regularly called upon to provide opinion, skilled analysis, comment and advice to government, the media and other bodies.

Duration Three years Entry requirements 112 UCAC points Start Dates September UCAS Code PP10

This degree is therefore of relevance to anyone wishing to enter aligned work fields with many transferable skills, for example including the National Crime Agency, the intelligence sector, The security sector, Cybercrime, fraud, loss reduction and risk sector, Border Force, Investigatory positions - and Ombudsmen’s roles, the Civil Service, Central/Local Government (Ministries), Armed Services, NGO's, Probation Service, Prison Service, Victim support agencies, working with young offenders, Community and Charity sectors.

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We work closely with law enforcement agencies, including the Metropolitan Police, to ensure our courses address current issues in crime. Our academics are experts in areas including gang crime, cybercrime and counterterrorism.

LLB (Hons) Business Law

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The course is a qualifying law degree that prepares you to work as a barrister or solicitor while specialising in areas like employment law, commercial law and company law. It’s ideal for anyone hoping to work as an in-house legal professional for businesses, or as a lawyer or paralegal with specific commercial expertise. All of our law courses are qualifying law degrees – and you can obtain an additional diploma from the National Association of Licensed Paralegals as an extra benefit of studying at UEL. Graduate with a professionally recognised law degree (the course meets all the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board), with specific expertise in employment, commercial and company law - a highly sought-after specialisation.

Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code M140

Our students take the chance to help local people with real legal problems in our Legal Advice Centre, where practising solicitors give up their time to supervise and support you. Our unique locations in Stratford and Docklands give us access to major business and law institutions who can provide networking opportunities, guest talks and mentoring; our links include Ernst & Young, JP Morgan, Barclays, CILEx, The University of Law and the Law Society.

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LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

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Law with Criminology is a popular combination for anyone who wants to focus on law and also gain valuable insights into the causes and consequences of crime. This degree will give you a comprehensive understanding of the law and its place in the criminal justice system. High employability - More than 87% of our Law with Criminology students were in employment or further study six months after graduating (DLHE 2016/2017). Many of our students go on to enjoy successful careers as solicitors after completing their legal studies through the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and obtaining a training contract with a law firm. Others become barristers, going on to take the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and then obtaining Pupillage in barristers’ chambers.

Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code M1M2

You’ll be encouraged to volunteer or do work experience to broaden your horizons and learn in ways that academic study alone can’t give you. Many law students volunteer at our acclaimed community Legal Advice Centre, working alongside solicitors to give advice to local residents on real legal problems.

LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations

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This degree will provide you with a qualifying law degree and you will benefit from the international perspective approach. You’ll gain valuable insights into the global political context of the law as well as the social and cultural aspects of how the legal system functions. Our students ranked us with the outstanding 93% overall satisfaction of the course (NSS, 2019) Many of our students go on to enjoy successful careers as solicitors after completing their legal studies through the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and obtaining a training contract with a law firm. Some become barristers, going on to take the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and then obtaining Pupillage in barristers’ chambers.

Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code M1L2

We organise guest lectures, conferences and other events, giving you the chance to enhance your learning and build a professional network. You will have the opportunity to volunteer at our highly popular community Legal Advice Centre, working alongside solicitors to give advice to local residents on real legal problems. You’ll study at our ultra-modern £33 million base in University Square Stratford, where you’ll join a cosmopolitan community of more than 1,000 law students and benefit from great facilities, including a chamber for moots and mock trials.

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You’ll be joining a cosmopolitan community of more than 1,000 law students at our ultra-modern base in University Square Stratford, where you’ll benefit from fantastic facilities, including a chamber for moots and mock trials.


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MEDIA AND JOURNALISM

Media and Journalism covers a broad range of subjects in the digital world. You can choose to learn what shapes global news, create engaging content, or design games that people can’t get enough of.

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London is renowned as a global creative capital and we certainly make the most of our location. We have connections with leading production companies, creative agencies and global media platforms. The Brand Content Marketing Association (BCMA) is one of our partners. Drum Omnicom Media, Instinct PR and New Internationalist are just a few of the other organisations we’re connected to.

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I wouldn't have been able to get where I am today without the amazing guidance and support from my lecturers on the Advertising degree.” Rory O’Neill Advertising, BA (Hons)

Many of our lecturers still work in the industry. They know what it takes to get ahead in this fast-paced field. Our courses are highly practical. You won’t just be learning the theory behind the headlines, computer games or production process. You’ll be creating your own content.

Industry-standard facilities Our media courses are supported by superb production and editing facilities. We have a radio station, recording studio, photography darkroom and our Emotion UX lab.

Learn from industry experts, like award-winning filmmaker Dr Jill Daniels and Dekan Apajee, an experienced Sports Journalist. Excellent placement opportunities with major companies such as the BBC and Endemol.

There’s everything you’ll need to prepare for a career in games development and design too. In our gaming laboratories, you’ll find industry standard hardware and software.

Start your story Use our wide network of industry professionals to find work placements and experience agency life at our inhouse student-led studio. Our alumni work at top animation and motion graphics studios. Some write for TV shows like EastEnders. We even have a graduate who became editor of The Sun.

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BA (Hons) Media and Communication

and influence. You’ll cover a range of areas, from digital research methods to PR and publicity. As well as honing vital skills, our Mental Wealth modules will help you develop the right attitude for professional life.

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The media shapes modern life. It influences the way we work, the way we relax and the way we relate to others. Join us to explore this industry and discover what success looks like. Interested in social media? Fascinated by film? Want to work on global advertising campaigns? Start your journey to working in the world of media at the University of East London. To give you industry insight, we’ll connect you throughout the course with leaders in the business. Thanks to these connections, our students complete placements at top organisations including Time Warner, Canon and the Financial Times.

At a glance We’ve designed this course to explore media’s increasing reach

You’ll experiment with kit in our Moving Image Studio and film, video and games production studios, Mac labs and edit suites. University Square Stratford also has £750,000 of specialist equipment in recording studios and post-production suites.

Careers and employability Your degree will open up a range of career paths. After studying this course, you’ll be ready to kick-start a career in: – – – – –

TV and film Radio and music Publishing Marketing and communications Social and digital media

Want to explore the area further? You’ll be in a great position to move on to postgraduate study, including our PhD and master’s programmes. Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September

100% student satisfaction (Media and Communication for NSS 2019)

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BA (Hons) Advertising

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You’ll learn all about the advertising industry: what it does, how it works and how it’s changing in relation to the world that it shapes and that helps shape it. You’ll learn about branding, market research techniques and digital media production, and take a detailed look at how today’s consumer society works. Guided by industry experts, you’ll have the best chance not just to study, but also to learn while at work in this ever-expanding industry. We have been rated by our graduates as the most modern university in London (NSS, 2018). 91% of our graduates are in work or further education within 6 months of graduation (DLHE, 2016/17).

Duration Three years full time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code N561

Industry experience is at the course’s heart. You’ll take modules designed specifically to bridge advertising theory and practice, giving you the chance to hear from top industry professionals. Recent speakers have represented major international agencies such as Ogilvy and BrandVoice.

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We combine the best of digital with the best of handmade animation, ensuring that you’ll leave the course with an excellent portfolio that demonstrates the widest range of skills. Your portfolio will feature your own animated short film, your responses to commercial briefs, character and concept designs, storyboards and illustration work. You’ll develop a visual language through illustration workshops and apply this to your animation work, finding your own balance between the two complementary disciplines. Hands-on approach: You'll get the chance to make your own animations and to find your own independent voice as an animator/illustrator.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code WFWP

Some of our students set up a university society that grew into a business, Backwards Burd, and which now showcases the work of new illustrators and artists. Others work in animation and motion graphics studios while some run animation workshops. This course is ideal for anyone considering a career in independent filmmaking. Or it could be your first step into the graphics industry, producing animated content for advertising, web applications, games design, animated storybooks, apps and music videos. Our academic team are professionals in the industry, including published authors and illustrators and prize-winning animators. Our teaching team is led by Will Bishop-Stephens. His lovingly hand-crafted film, ‘Two Films About Loneliness’, was one of just 60, from a pool of more than 8,000, chosen to be screened at the prestigious Robert Redford-founded Sundance Festival in Utah in early 2015. London is a thriving capital city and home to the Barbican which hosts the annual London International Animation Festival.

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BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing

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Our unique programme invites you to experiment and dare to challenge traditional ways of looking at ‘genre’ in writing. We encourage you to explore multi-media approaches to your work and to experiment with poetry, prose, drama and different media. We’ll help you find your own path as a writer. You’ll be introduced to various types of writing across a range of disciplines, paving your way for employment in many different areas where your skills will be highly valued. Our Creative Writing course was ranked 1st in the country for student satisfaction by The Complete University Guide 2018.

Duration Three years full time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W800

Students have gone on to write episodes of EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale, and have gone on to work in areas such as screenwriting, copywriting, teaching and journalism. London is an inspiring city with lots of opportunities for budding writers. From mainstream media, news outlets to creative agencies, theatres and museums.

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On our increasingly well-regarded journalism course we develop enquiring minds so that you will be the ones to report tomorrow’s stories and find the answers to today’s questions. If you want to become a journalist and explore what journalism is and where it’s heading, this is the perfect course for you. In the 2017 National Student Survey, 91% of our Journalism students were satisfied with the quality of the course. Graduates have gone on to work at Al Jazeera, ITN, ITV, the Sun, Vice, and many more news outlets. Other graduates are now working in PR and corporate communications.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code P500 P501 with Foundation

Industry experience is embedded throughout the course. You will undertake editorial projects for organisations outside the university, such as league football clubs, pitching editorial ideas to potential financial backers or work on stories for the Rising East platform run by our students. London is home to mainstream media as well as a variety of smaller media and journalism outlets. A thriving metropole buzzing with opportunities.

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BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism

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Investigate the stories behind the catwalk. This unique course includes the National Council for the Training of Journalists qualification in the three-year degree, developing journalistic skills needed to succeed as a freelancer or work across a range of fashion magazines. Live, write and breathe fashion as you design your own digital and printed fashion magazines as part of your creative portfolio of work. Your byline will appear across a range of publications in print, podcast, video, online and on social media, enabling you to build a substantial professional profile before graduating.

Duration Three years full time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code P505

Graduates can go on to work in different areas such as Fashion Journalism, Fashion Industry, PR, Branding and Communications.

London is home to mainstream media as well as a variety of smaller media and journalism outlets. It is home to London Fashion Week and a thriving metropole buzzing with ideas, opportunities and events.

BA (Hons) Sports Journalism

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Wembley. The Olympic Stadium. Lord’s. Wimbledon. Twickenham. Have you ever dreamed of working as a sportswriter there? Well, our Sports Journalism degree students have reported from all these iconic venues in the past few years. Our course offers an exciting but practical, hands-on approach to learning how to report on sport. By the time you finish your degree, you’ll be fully trained as a multi-platform journalist, ready to write for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the internet and mobile apps. 100% student satisfaction (Sports Journalism for NSS 2019). Graduates can go on to work in different areas such as Fashion Journalism, Fashion Industry, PR, Branding and Communications.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code P502

Industry experience is embedded throughout the course and you'll have the opportunity of work placements at leading media organisations such as the BBC, Daily Mail and The Guardian. In 2012 our students worked with TeamUSA before the Olympics. Since the Games. We’ve maintained close contacts with the elite sportsmen and women who train at our SportsDock centre, including sprint stars Adam Gemili and Bianca Williams and leading swimmer Aimee Willmott. East London is home to world class sporting venues, top league teams and major media organisations.

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Industry experience is embedded throughout the course and you will benefit from an editorial work placement in your final year. You will undertake editorial projects for organisations outside the university, such as league football clubs, pitching editorial ideas to potential financial backers or work on stories for the Rising East platform run by our students.


I don’t think I’ve ever been made to feel more welcome. Being surrounded by people who are friendly, social, and share your interests has to be one of the best things I can say about my university experience.”

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BA (Hons) Computer Games Design: Story Development

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Whether it’s the fun of Super Mario or the horror of Resident Evil that consumes you, this is your chance to convert your passion for playing games into knowledge about how to create and design them. You’ll get the most out of our course if you come with an interest in all kinds of games – board, card and pen-and-paper - not just digital ones. You’ll be amazed what you can learn from games like Munchkin or Dungeons and Dragons. You’ll have the opportunity to create games for simulated real-world briefs, developing for targeted demographics, marketplaces and player types allowing you to have a real sense of what developing a game would be like within a large and small studio.

Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code GWLF

We believe our courses are ideal preparation for a career in the games industry. Some students go on to work as designers, programmers, testers and producers in a wide range of companies, while others have become games design teachers themselves or launched successful careers in other areas of digital media. You’ll be taught by a mixture of academics and industry professionals with experience within multiple areas of game development and narrative design. You’ll also be inspired by the industry speakers who will visit UEL to give talks on various topics within the greater games industry.

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BA (Hons) Computer Game Development

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Hands-on approach: We’ll give you the capability to come up with an interesting idea and take it from paper to screen – prototyping it and developing it both individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a way that mirrors the professional games industry. After graduating with a computer games degree from the University of East London, Ashraf Mohammad started working with Rocksteady as a games tester. He has gone on to work on the Batman series of games and was a member of the team who won the 'Best Gameplay' and 'Best Game' BAFTAs for Batman: Arkam Asylum. He's just one in a long line of UEL graduates who have made a real impact in the industry. For instance, in the last five years, two have featured in Develop Magazine’s list of the industry’s top 30 most promising young talents.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements For entry to the BA (Hons) programme 112 UCAS Points For students wishing to start their BA programme via the Foundation degree: 64 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code G453

You’ll be taught by a mixture of academics and industry professionals with experience within multiple areas of game development and narrative design. You’ll also be inspired by the industry speakers who will visit UEL to give talks on various topics within the greater games industry.

BA (Hons) Music Journalism

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Rehearse for your career as a music journalist in East London, the heart of global music culture. You will learn music journalism by doing it, as a reporter and editor working for University of East London’s Journalism publications and for external clients. In addition to practicing music journalism, you will plan your role in its future and develop your own creative projects.

Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points

Editorial placements in your final year ensure you are prepared for work within this highly competitive industry.

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Graduates from our Journalism degrees have gone on to work on a range of news platforms and titles including ITN, Vice, BT Sports, Daily Express, the Irish Post and The Sun. Former students have pursued a career in arts journalism following work placements in music magazines such as Clash.

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Our students have had work placements at newspapers such as The Daily Mail and The Times, while others have had the chance to work at Pride magazine, Time Warner, The Voice and the Financial Times, as well as television, postproduction and PR agencies. London has a thriving music scene and a range of media operate within the capital. This means you will have your hand on the pulse of the global music industry.

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Both of our three-year computer games courses share a common core of modules. The Computer Games Development course differs slightly, though, with its emphasis on the application of traditional software development and programming skills to game and gameplay design. You’ll gain valuable insights into all aspects of professional practice. It’s not just about designing games but about communicating your ideas properly, so you’ll take part in presentations and pitches.


BA (Hons) Film

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Some courses teach you about filmmaking while others concentrate on the theory and history of film. At University of East London we give you a thorough, expert grounding in both. We combine theory and practice, teaching you not just how to make films and videos but throwing you into every aspect of the film world, from screenwriting to cinema history. Our aim is to prepare students for work in the creative and media industries while also providing a solid base to explore ideas and develop critical thinking in a way that will make our graduates stand out from the pack. We’ll give you the chance to make your own films and the opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of film and cinema including skills such as scripting, cinematography and editing.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W620

As well as opportunities in the film and video industries, our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of other related areas in the media and culture industries such as television, advertising, journalism and teaching. One of our students recently finished her course and landed a job as a producer with a film company within the space of a couple of months. Another student returned home to Denmark where he has become a successful TV documentary maker.

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Industry experience is embedded throughout the course. We’ve placed students in small production companies in London where, once a week, they gain practical insight into the film world. Our London location means you have an extraordinary array of opportunities in one of the world’s great cinema hubs. You can meet filmmakers and gallery curators, watch directors in action, learn from festival directors or help run a successful film club. You’ll work in our student film production unit while taking advantage of unrivalled film-making facilities, including a dedicated film production studio, edit suites and a research centre.

BA (Hons) Media and Communications

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You’ll engage with media production work across all levels of the degree, producing content in various forms, from computer-based photography to music and sound. Our modules also offer specialist areas of study in TV, radio, film, music, publishing, marketing communications and social and digital media. 100% student satisfaction (Media and Communication for NSS 2019) Our students have gone on to jobs in television, film, journalism, publishing companies, advertising and public relations as well as careers in teaching and education. Our course is also an excellent steppingstone to postgraduate study and research or to further training in other areas such as communications management, marketing, marketing communications, education and law.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code P300

Industry experience is embedded throughout the course. In recent years, our students have had the chance to work at Pride magazine, Time Warner, The Voice and The Financial Times, as well as television, post-production and PR agencies. You’ll benefit from visits by eminent and influential guest speakers from the media sector, including the BBC. London is a thriving metropole with plenty of opportunities for anyone looking to make a career in the world of media and communication.

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BA (Hons) Media Production

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Our BA Media Production course combines advanced technical knowledge with the opportunity to collaborate with local partners to give you the knowledge to embark on your media career. Building your skills across photography, videography, social media and digital production, this course brings together several skills to future-proof your career for the everchanging nature of the media business. You will learn self-starting skills in how to develop, pitch and look for funding for freelance projects. Our graduates have gone on to succeed in areas like media industries, film production or even in their own business ventures. We encourage our students to be entrepreneurial in their outlook and you can foster an array of contacts during the course. Many students have managed to land jobs after making an impact with employers during their work placements.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 new UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code P310

We offer our students placement opportunities with our industry ties in places such as Association of Photographers, Canon, Ilford and Calumet.

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Moving Image Studio and film, video and games production studios, Mac labs and edit suites. University Square Stratford building is a base for Media students, with its £750,000 of specialist equipment housed in purpose-built recording studios and post-production suites.

BA (Hons) Media and Immersive Production uel.ac.uk/subjects/subject-areas/media-and-journalism

The course will introduce you to graphic, animation, video, VR, AR, projections and sensors production techniques. You will learn how to project manage live events for real clients involving research, conceptualisation, planning, design, development and testing of cutting-edge digital experiences for events. You will further learn about methodological and experimental design approaches, including research into cognitive, behavioural, sensory and affecting user experiences. You will develop skills for a variety of careers including live entertainment, art and museum installations, exhibition spaces and fashion shows, tourism, training and education and smart city initiatives.

Duration Three years full-time six years part-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code P312 P313 (with Foundation)

You will work collaboratively on stimulating live project work with real clients in a variety of sectors. Moving Image Studio and film, video and games production studios, Mac labs and edit suites. University Square Stratford building is a base for Media students, with its £750,000 of specialist equipment housed in purpose-built recording studios and post-production suites.

New Courses for 2022: BA Creative Writing (performance) BA Film Production with Entrepreneurship BA Media Production with Entrepreneurship BA Media & Immersive with Entrepreneurship BA 3D Game Art BA 2D Game Arts and Illustration BA Motion Graphics

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Improving healthcare

Guided by our expert teaching team, you’ll prepare for a rewarding career helping people suffering from injury, illness or disease. You’ll complete invaluable placements in local hospitals and clinics where you’ll apply your knowledge to real situations.

We’re proud to say 67 per cent of our allied health professions (dentistry, nursing and pharmacy) research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ and 19 per cent of it as ‘world-leading’ (REF 2014).

A realistic atmosphere Our centre for Clinical Education provides clinical training facilities for nursing, as well as Physiotherapy and Podiatry. We are constantly improving our facilities to make sure every student who leaves us is equipped to go out and hit the ground running at the start of their career. This year we’ve upgraded our Clinical Simulation Suite with augmented and virtual reality equipment. We also installed latest simulation mannequin, SimMan 3G, the first university to do so in Europe. The life-like mannequin is an advanced simulator, able to display neurological as well as physiological symptoms. It’ll give students, nurses and trauma specialists, among others, the chance to deal with high-pressure situations in a safe environment

Since opening in 2006, The University of East London’s Institute for Connected Communities (ICC) has been involved in more than 50 projects. Our staff and students have developed programmes to improve health in some of London’s poorest communities.

Life as a nurse Our healthcare degrees prepare you for supporting patients in the NHS and private sector in hospitals, community and social care. You might end up working in a care home, acute hospital trusts, or general practice.

Our Nursing students can apply for an NHS training grant of £5,000 a year from the government, which is non-repayable. Visit our website for more details. uel.ac.uk/subjects/ subject-areas/nursing

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There’s a nationwide shortage of nurses. Are you up to the challenge? Become part of our healthcare community, learn how to support patients and their families, and make an impact on society.


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Careers and employability

To tackle the nursing shortage, we want to help local people train for local jobs. But if you want to make the move to London, the University of East London is a great place to start your career too. Ready to learn how to save lives?

A career in nursing offers rewarding opportunities in a range of fields across the NHS and private sectors in hospitals, communities and social care.

We have a range of major healthcare providers on our doorstep, including the Royal London Hospital and St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, the oldest, (and now one of the most state-ofthe-art) hospitals in the country.

– Local NHS trusts across North and East London – Private hospitals – Acute hospital trusts – General practice – Community hospitals – Nursing homes and care homes

Working as a nurse, every day will bring new challenges. We’ll help you feel confident and ready for whatever you face. When you finish this course, you can register as an adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

At a glance No two patients are the same. Learn to care for patients fighting cancer. Support patients with long-term health conditions like diabetes. Help people recover from injuries caused by accidents. We’ll show you how to care for people of all ages in our £250,000 Simulation Centre. Then you’ll be challenged with a diverse range of placements at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, and North East London NHS Foundation Trust.

After studying this course, our graduates work in:

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Level 2 English and Maths and a DBS Clearance. Check course page for more details. Start Dates September and March UCAS Code B740

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The student body and tutors in the Nursing cohort have been so supportive and that has kept me positive and motivated with my studies during the past 18 months”

FdSc Nursing Associate

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The Nursing Associate is a highly trained support role to deliver effective, safe and responsive nursing care across a wide range of health and care settings. Nursing Associates work independently and with others under the leadership and direction of a Registered Nurse within defined parameters to deliver care in line with an agreed plan.

Duration Two Years Full-Time, Four Years Full-Time with Top-Up to BSc Nursing (Adult)

East London represents London’s cultural diversity, studying here means that you are in the heart of the future.

Entry requirements Level three qualifications or the equivalent of 48 UCAS points

A career in nursing offers opportunities for a career in a broad range of fields across the NHS and private sectors in hospital, community and social care.

Start Dates September and March

We have strong industrial contacts with NHS and non-NHS healthcare settings. Our current portfolio easily extends more than 10 strong healthcare partnerships to encourage the nursing associate learner to embrace a vibrant and colourful experience. We are a thriving and expanding university in the heart of East London, with easy access to central London and major hospitals and clinics. We are connected to the rest of the capital and beyond. Our Centre for Clinical Education is home to all our healthcare programmes. It’s also home to ‘Stan’ a high-tech patient simulator mannequin.

New courses for 2022: BSc (Hons) Midwifery

Shortlisted for Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of Year, Partnership of the Year and Teaching Innovation of the Year.

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PERFORMING ARTS

Dream of being a performer, dancer or producer? Start your journey at the University of East London. We’re different from other drama schools in the city – we do more to combine practice with theory, and empower and encourage you to question what you see on stage.

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With undergraduate courses in dance, music and performing arts, we have a diverse community of creatives. And we’re leading the way. We pioneered our Urban Dance BA - it’s still the only course in the UK to focus on urban dance styles from around the globe.

Perfect location for performers Studying here, you’re only 15 minutes from central London. We encourage you to make the most of our impressive network. We work with theatres including, Theatre Royal Stratford East and Half Moon Theatre. You don’t even have to leave campus. Perform in The Black Box studio, our professional theatre production space. Practice and rehearse in our studios with dance floors, mirrors, ballet bars and more. You’ll find pretty much everything music students need in our Live Rooms.

East London is a wonderful place to be a creative artist because of its excitement and its status as a cultural hub. There’s a hyper diverse population and this is a source of creative energy for us at the University of East London” Dr Dominic Hingorani, Course Leader for the MA Acting and Theatre Directing degrees

Your career as a creative We invite professionals to give guest lectures and hold master classes. We have links with big names in the world of dance, TV and theatre including Actor Paul Bazely, and choreographers Kenrick Sandy (Boy Blue) and Hofesh Shechter. Our alumni work as actors, producers, , arts administrators, teachers & drama facilitators, broadcast journalists, advertisers, designers and scriptwriters, music producers, sound designers and DJs. How will you make your mark?

50 per cent of the research we’re undertaking in the field of Music, Drama, Dance and Performing Arts was judged to be either ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’. (REF, 2014)

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BA (Hons) Dance: Urban Practice uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ ba-hons-dance-urban-practice

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Unique, trailblazing and pioneered by our experts - this course is one of a kind in the UK. Since it’s creation in 2007, it’s attracted talent nationally and internationally. Study at the centre of a thriving cultural hub. Perform at events and our annual festival. Whether you want to take to the stage, work behind the scenes or organise events, we’ll help you start your success story. In our fantastic studio spaces, you’ll perfect contemporary techniques with roots in Europe, Africa and Asia. We’ll also introduce you to our industry connections, including Young Vic and National Youth Theatre.

At a glance You won’t find another course that focuses on urban dance styles from around the globe. Our teaching team cover a range of popular dance styles, from contemporary to capoeira. We also bring in acclaimed artists, such as dancer Clara Bajado and Fred ‘Realness’ Folkes. You’ll perform in and help organise COLL!DE - one of Britain’s most dynamic annual student-led festivals. And, in your final year, you’ll

experience industry on placement at one of our partner organisations, such as East London Dance or Stratford Circus.

Careers and employability After completing placements, dance management studies and community dance projects, you’ll be ready for whatever creative challenge you face next. With our Mental Wealth modules, you’ll know how to act professionally and impress employers too. Our graduates go on to: – – – – – –

Teaching Choreography Performing Managing Marketing Arts administration

Duration Three years full time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement. Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code W590

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BA (Hons) Sound and Music for Games

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You will develop and apply a range of specialist technical and creative skills in sound and music production, working collaboratively within interdisciplinary projects modelled on professional practice in the games industry. The principal focus of the Sound and Music for Games will be Sound Design, Music and Studio Recording and Production, interactive music and sound design and programming, with some elements shared across Sound and Music for Theatre, and Sound and Music for Media. The programme features a placement module and a placement year, which will provide significant opportunity to nurture links with industry, and enrich your experience, transforming your opportunities for employment within the sector.

Duration Three years full time Four years with Foundation Four years with placement Entry requirements 120 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W372

Our course prepares you for the diverse world of work, building skills in learners to create coherence and impact that is transferrable across multiple contexts. The broadcast, film, theatre, games and immersive experience industries are growing and thriving.

Our docklands campus in the heart of London’s waterfront regeneration hub and well-connected with the rest of the capital.

BA (Hons) Sound and Music for Media

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The principal focus of the Sound and Music for Media will be Music Composition and Production, Sound Design, and Studio Recording and Production, with some elements shared across Sound and Music for Theatre, and Sound and Music for Games. You will graduate with a rich and dynamic digital portfolio to present to industry professionals and future employers The programme features a placement module and a placement year, which will provide significant opportunity to exploit links with industry, and enrich your experience, enhancing your opportunities for employment within the sector. The BA Sound and Music for Media programme will develop a core set of skills in Music Composition and Production, Sound Design, and Studio Recording and Production, and will also develop transferrable skills (linked to UEL Core Competencies and the Career Passport) for the creative industries.

Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code W373

The programme capitalises on links with thriving media and art and design programmes at the University of East London (including media production, animation, film, immersive experience), and links with professionals and companies within the audio production industry. Our docklands campus is in the heart of London’s waterfront regeneration hub and well-connected with the rest of the capital.

100% overall student satisfaction BA (Hons) Music Performance and Production for NSS 2020

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The programme capitalises on links with a thriving accredited games development programme at the University and links with professionals and companies within the audio production industry, such as Soundcuts.


I chose the University of East London because its urban dance course is the only one of its kind in the UK. The most memorable thing has been seeing myself and others finding our own style and also progressing academically.” Undergraduate Study Guide - 2021

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BA (Hons) Sound and Music for Theatre

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The sound and music industries are transforming. Traditional careers are adapting to include creative industries that require skills in sound and music production. The broadcast, film, theatre, games and immersive experience industries are growing and thriving. Our graduates are multi-skilled, digitally fluent, dynamic and adaptable sound and music creators, who can initiate and present innovative ideas in modern and engaging ways. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in developing specialist skills and collaborative projects, building a professional practice portfolio that represents the breadth of their skills and experience, both within the specialist field of Sound and Music for Theatre, and also across the range of skills sets within the sound and music programme suite.

Duration Three years full time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W374

The programme features a placement module and a placement year, which will provide significant opportunity to exploit links with industry, and enrich your experience, transforming your opportunities for employment within the sector.

Our docklands campus in the heart of London’s waterfront regeneration hub and well-connected with the rest of the capital.

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The programme capitalises on links with a thriving performing arts and drama programmes at the University of East London and links with professionals and companies within the audio production industry, such as the National Youth Theatre (NYT).


BA (Hons) Acting for stage and screen *subject to validation uel.ac.uk/subjects/subject-areas/performing-arts

An innovative fully professional education in stage and screen acting. Over three years of practice-led learning, with leading industry professionals, you will be immersed in the techniques of acting, text, voice, movement and performance for screen with the industry always at the forefront of our minds. Our goal is to develop flexible and versatile actor entrepreneurs who feel empowered within their craft across all mediums, spaces and platforms. This new degree will give parity to both stage and screen acting, approaching the work at all times with a sense of freedom and play building towards public/industry performances and screenings of your work. The core philosophy of the course is the generous ensemble actor where individuals learn to work and collaborate within a group whilst also exploring their personal practice of voice, movement, emotional honesty, connection to the word, scene study and improvisation on screen and stage.

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The acting industry is rapidly changing and this course combines the traditional craft of the stage and screen actor with the new technology demands of the industry from streaming platforms, voice over, to virtual reality and motion capture performance.

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Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements For entry to the BA (Hons) programme 112 UCAS Points For students wishing to start their BA programme via the Foundation degree: 64 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code TBC

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BA (Hons) Drama Applied Theatre and Performance uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ba-hons-drama-applied-theatre-and-performance

Our BA (Hons) Drama, Applied Theatre and Performance is an innovative degree programme that combines a commitment to socially-engaged performance practice with contemporary theatre as well as making performance and community drama projects for and with marginalised audiences. We offer exceptional professional opportunities for workbased learning and collaborations through our network of leading industry partners. Our practice-based curriculum enables our students to thrive as creative performance-makers and applied theatre practitioners. Our course achieved an amazing 100% Student Satisfaction!

Duration Three years Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code W442

Graduates who have studied on our BA (Hons) Drama, Applied Theatre and Performance have gained jobs in a wide variety of areas as teachers, actors and performance artists, arts administrators, theatre practitioners, facilitators and directors. Often our graduates go on to use their performing arts skills in applied settings, such as hospitals and prisons.

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From the first year you will be working with and creating participatory performance projects with professional industry partners. You will be showcasing your creativity through our unique artistic and cultural links with the community including Royal Court Theatre, Young Vic Theatre, Gideon Reeling, Creative Access, Kingsford Community School, Access All Areas, Theatre Royal Stratford East and many more. We’re situated ideally in University Square Stratford meaning you’re well connected to the East London theatre district as well to the West End and the rest of the capital. You will benefit from our advanced performance studios and more than £750,000 of new specialist equipment.

BA (Hons) Music Performance and Production

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We believe we’ve designed the ideal course for any performer, songwriter or composer who wants to work in music. There’s room for everyone with creative ideas on our course, even if you haven’t gained a formal music qualification. We’re interested in anyone who feels compelled to make music in some way.

Duration Three years

We’ll help you experiment and create so you can find your own voice and follow your vision as a music maker.

Start Dates September

You’ll gain the skills you need to enter a wide range of music-related careers, from song writing and performance to experimental composition, production and teaching. While some graduates go on to work as music producers, sound designers and DJs, others opt for the business side of the industry in areas such as music journalism and music teaching.

UCAS Code WJ39

Entry requirements 112 UCAS points

Your teachers are industry practitioners who value creativity above all else. So they’ll help your ideas flourish by nurturing the development of your musical understanding, production skills and reflective practice. Your tutors and lecturers will encourage you to be daring. You’ll spread your wings with performances at Stratford Circus and other lively east London venues in Shoreditch and Brick Lane. We’re situated ideally in University Square Stratford meaning you’re well connected to the East London theatre district as well to the West End and the rest of the capital. Our new, £33 million University Square Stratford building will be your creative playground, with its £750,000 of specialist equipment housed in purpose-built recording studios, post-production suites and rehearsal and performance areas.

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BA (Hons) Music Technology and Production

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The sound and music industry is transforming. Traditional careers are adapting to include creative industries that require skills in sound and music production. The broadcast, film, theatre, games and immersive experience industries are growing and thriving. We see opportunities for multi-skilled, digitally fluent, dynamic and adaptable sound and music creators, who can initiate and present innovative ideas in modern and engaging ways. We’ll help you experiment and create so you can find your own voice and follow your vision as a music maker.

Duration Three years Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code J930

Sound and Music programmes at UEL develop an existing base of core skills in sound and music creation and production and apply these to specific industrial contexts in collaborative projects that simulate professional practice, and which integrate with the Music industry in live projects. Your teachers are industry practitioners who value creativity above all else. So they’ll help your ideas flourish by nurturing the development of your musical understanding, production skills and reflective practice. Your tutors and lecturers will encourage you to be daring. You’ll spread your wings with performances at Stratford Circus and other lively east London venues in Shoreditch and Brick Lane.

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We’re situated ideally in University Square Stratford meaning you’re well connected to East London as well to the West End and the rest of the capital. Our new, £33 million University Square Stratford building will be your creative playground, with its £750,000 of specialist equipment housed in purpose-built recording studios, post-production suites and rehearsal and performance areas.

BA (Hons) Performing Arts

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Working across disciplines of acting, music and movement, this exciting and collaborative course responds to the creative industry demands of today by developing artists who will graduate as multi-skilled creative performers and practitioners. This degree is a practical based course, underpinned by academic practice. It is ideal for students who wish to develop and collaborate across the disciplines of Acting, Music and Movement. Students are encouraged and supported to find their artistic voices, becoming theatre-makers and performers making innovative, original and relevant work.

Duration Three years Four years with foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code W470

Your teachers are industry practitioners who value creativity above all else. We work with a variety of industry partners to ensure our students are well prepared for working in the industry. Our connections include establishments such as Royal Court Theatre, Stratford Circus, Half Moon Theatre and many more. We’re situated ideally in University Square Stratford meaning you’re well connected to the East London as well to the West End and the rest of the capital. Our new, £33 million University Square Stratford building will be your creative playground, with its £750,000 of specialist equipment housed in purpose-built recording studios, post-production suites and rehearsal and performance areas.

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The Foundation Sound and Music course at University of East London offers a valuable opportunity to realise your potential by developing core skills in Music Performance, Music Production, Sound Design and Studio Production.

The sound and music industry is transforming. Traditional careers are adapting to include creative industries that require skills in sound and music production. The broadcast, film, theatre, games and immersive experience industries are growing and thriving. The Foundation course will lead to further study at Level 4 on the following courses: BA Music Technology and Production BA Music Performance and Production BA Sound and Music for Media BA Sound and Music for Games BA Sound and Music for Theatre So, whatever your areas of interest and experience, or vision for your future career, you will have the opportunity to explore a range of industries in collaborative projects that will help you to shape your own specialist pathway in sound and music. We are interested in making a real difference for your future opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications to the Foundation in Sound and Music course from people with experience of creative practice, a keen interest in sound and music, and those who have experience of previous study. Above all, we are looking for commitment and potential.

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You will work within creative projects that develop practical techniques through collaboration, build your knowledge of sound and music, and provide opportunities to apply your skills and implement your ideas in a range of professional industry contexts.


Level 3 Foundation in Performing Arts

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You will develop and apply a range of specialist technical and creative skills in performing arts in preparation for study at Level 4. You will study physical theatre, acting and community theatre, working collaboratively within interdisciplinary projects modelled on professional practice. The course content is specifically chosen to reflect the diverse nature of our students and this is evident through the themes, practitioners and subject matter covered. You will learn in a highly supportive environment where you can develop the selfconfidence, knowledge, skills and understanding for further study. The foundation course is for students who: Do not yet have the entry requirements for study at level 4. Want to develop skills and confidence before embarking on study at Level 4. Are returning to study or changing career pathways. The course prepares you for progression onto one of the following degrees. BA (Hons) Dance: Urban Practice BA (Hons) Performing Arts BA (Hons) Drama, Applied Theatre and Performance

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BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Illustration *subject to validation uel.ac.uk/subjects/subject-areas/performing-arts

Do you want to make hybrid works of words and images? Will you be your own boss or work across small studios in the gig economy? Do you want to explore and develop your range of skills without being pigeon holed, so that you can express yourself in a wider canvas. Having multiple skills to offer will mean you are more employable and can join the dots up by writing and drawing and setting yourself on a course to be in creative control of your own output. This course will broaden your knowledge and skills and allow you access to more opportunities than you might have imagined. This new degree course will allow you to move between and across traditional Creative Writing and Illustration platforms to seek out new opportunities.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code TBC

BA Creative Writing & Illustration graduates will have developed the confidence and autonomy which will enable them to pursue a range of careers in the creative industries. For example, children’s publishing is an area which we have seen more interest from BA Illustration students.

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You will be taught by industry practitioners who value creativity above all else and benefit from our growing partnerships with industry leaders.


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PSYCHOLOGY Our degrees in Psychology will equip you with the tools and skills you need to investigate human behaviour and to adopt a critical analysis of what you discover. I very much hope you will join us in our search for behavioural insights and for solutions to the problems that face humanity, whether at the individual, group, national, international or global level.” James Walsh PhD, Head of Department of Psychological Sciences

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Professor John Read has published five books and over 150 research papers, mostly on the social causes of psychosis. Host to the first UK Gambling Research Conference – over 100 gambling researchers, practitioners and policy makers attended.

Passing on our expertise We’ve been teaching Psychology for more than 50 years and the School is one of the largest in the UK. Our size, and presence in Stratford, means we are well-connected with local employers and NHS Trusts. In addition, many of our staff are leading experts in their fields. You might, for example, recognise Dr Sam Wass as the star of the TV series 'The secret life of 4and 5-year olds’.

Experiment in top facilities The University of East London is home to state-of-the-art neuroimaging kit, including EEG, virtual reality systems and TMS. And, in our Baby Lab, we use specialist equipment to examine early brain development.

Leading the way Would it surprise you if we said the School of Psychology beat Oxford and Cambridge in terms of research impact? In the most recent review (Research Excellence Framework, 2014), we came 1st in the UK. Our research covers a fascinatingly diverse world. Dr Virginia Lam is studying bilingual children’s development, Professor Volker Thoma looks at cognitive distortions in gambling, Professor Ian Tucker is exploring how to use artificial intelligence for mental health support, and Dr Emma Howarth is examining the effects on children of witnessing domestic violence and abuse.

Your career in psychology Whichever course you pick, you’ll be in a great position when you graduate. To help you add invaluable experience to your CV, we partner with the NHS, local schools and charities, as well as private organisations.

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Thousands of graduates from our School of Psychology are out in the world making a difference. Whether they’re counselling people through tough times, establishing insights into criminal behaviour or advising Governments and Local Authorities, they continue to promote the University’s values of equality, diversity and social justice. Will you be the next University of East London Psychology Graduate to take up the challenge and help transform people’s lives?


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have the chance to explore areas of Psychology that are of particular interest to you. You can choose from a diverse range of options including Sleep and Dreaming, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours, Developmental Differences, and many more.

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In your final year you will have a wonderful opportunity to put into practice all that you have learned along the way by carrying out your own research project. As well as exploring issues around research ethics and project planning you will also advance your skills in Statistics, Qualitative Analysis and Report Writing.

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Why do some people develop mental illness, not others? Can eyewitnesses provide reliable testimonies? What motivates us to help strangers? Studying human behaviour is fascinating – and there are still thousands of unanswered questions.

For a full list of modules, visit our website.

Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) – this is a mark of quality valued by employers. It also means you’ll be eligible for graduate registration with the BPS – something you’ll need to qualify for further training or chartership.

Careers and employability Employers value Psychology graduates highly because they understand how human beings function. They also know you’ll be confident in interpreting evidence, using scientific reasoning, looking at problems from multiple perspectives and evaluating competing solutions to solve them.

To prepare you for your career, we’ve built specific training into our modules. You’ll explore how psychology applies to everyday life and the workplace. As well as becoming confident carrying out research that tackles complex challenges facing society.

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At a glance Throughout the course, you’ll look at different explanations of human behaviour. These will include the biological perspective, which focuses on brain activity and genetic predisposition, the social perspective that highlights the influence of other people on one’s actions, and the cognitive perspective that shows us how information is processed and how it subsequently affects what we do.

Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code C800

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our courses. For our BSc Psychology, you’ll develop key skills for your career in modules including Thinking Like a Psychologist, and Individual Differences and Diversity. After studying Psychology, University of East London graduates: – Complete postgraduate study in a range of areas including Occupational Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Applied Positive Psychology and Research; – Train to become practitioners by achieving a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Educational Psychology; – Start careers outside Psychology in the Public Sector, Charitable Sector, Education, Human Resources, Advertising, Marketing and many more

According to the National Student Survey, final-year students in the School of Psychology rated their overall satisfaction across the suite of programmes at 85.16%, an increase of 1.36% on last year (NSS 2020).

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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Child Development uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/bsc-hons-psychology-child-development

This BPS-accredited Psychology degree with a focus on child development will develop students’ knowledge and understanding of children and young people from the cognitive, social, biological, emotional and cross-cultural perspectives. Students will explore why babies, children, adolescents and older people behave the way they do.

Duration Three years Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points

Students who completed the course this year rated their overall satisfaction at 90% (National Student Survey, 2020).

Start Dates September

Your degree in Child Psychology will be your first step in becoming a professional psychologist, whether in the field of Education, Counselling, Clinical, Health, Forensic or Sports Psychology.

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We are well connected within the industry throughout London so you will be able to take the opportunity to work in local schools or nurseries through our workbased placement module.

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You’ll be studying in one of the largest – and friendliest – Schools of Psychology in the country, with a huge range of expertise available to you on the campus across a range of subjects.

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BSc (Hons) Clinical and Community Psychology

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Clinical and Community Psychology is all about learning from, and initiating positive change with, vulnerable and marginalised people and groups. The focus is not just on the individuals themselves, but on how factors in society have an impact on lives.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 120 UCAS Points

90% overall student satisfaction with the quality of the course (NSS, 2019)

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Your degree could be your first step towards becoming a clinical psychologist. It may also lead directly to other graduate employment opportunities within the NHS, public sector or charitable and voluntary sector organisations.

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We are well connected to organisations such as Shoreditch Trust (community mental health service), No Second Night Out (homelessness charity), Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust, Creative Music for Health and Wellbeing (CREW) Newham CAMHS, Iroko Theatre Company, Sparkle and Dark Theatre Company, RESET (drug and alcohol treatment service), Psychologists for Social Change, Black Church Domestic Abuse Project and many more.

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You’ll have access to superb facilities at our Stratford campus, including specialist psychological laboratories and equipment, a large computing centre and a new library.

BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology

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Our exciting and highly stimulating Forensic Psychology course will equip you for a future career in various roles within the wider criminal justice system. The course is not solely focusing on individuals and the reasons behind the crime but also examines how the various social and psychological factors have an impact on lives and, in turn, offending behaviour. The University of East London is one of the few places to offer forensic psychology as an undergraduate course. Students who completed the course this year rated their overall satisfaction at 92.86% (National Student Survey, 2020).

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code C816

81% of graduates went on to work and / or study after finishing their studies (DLHH, 2016/17) A degree in forensic psychology will help you build a career in organisations such as the Prison Service, the Probation Service, Youth Offending teams, substance use and secure mental health services. We have established links with several services including the NHS, secure establishments and charities. Situated in East London, the course provides students with unique opportunities to get involved and support the local community.

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The course I’m studying covers a wide range of topics in Forensic Psychology, giving me a good understanding of the topic. The lecturers are very knowledgeable and supportive, and encourage students' personal development. ”

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BSc (Hons) Cyberpsychology

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From social media and personal digital assistants, all the way to healthcare and education, new technologies have transformed the ways in which people interact with and make sense of the world. These changes are addressed by the new field of Cyberpsychology. Our course combines a ‘traditional’ Psychology degree with the ‘internetage’. The School of Psychology at UEL has a long history of involvement in Cyberpsychology, having established the first VR lab in a UK Psychology Department as long ago as 1994. The course is a stepping stone for your career combining traditional psychology and internet addiction, the role of social media in human interactions or the impact of ‘screen time’ on child development.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September 2021 UCAS Code C821

You will benefit from a term working in industry. The School has a dedicated VR lab, that is available to undergraduate students. In addition, Cyberpsychology students will have access to all the research facilities of the School of Psychology.

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BSc (Hons) Environmental Psychology

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This course aims to teach and engage students with the importance of the psychology of behaviour change in the context of environmental sustainability. You will learn about the environmental issues that we face today, and what we can contribute as psychologists to encourage proenvironmental behaviour. We will explore theories, methods and research into environmental behaviour change. The programme will be led and hosted by the School of Psychology. You will work collaboratively with UEL’s centre of excellence – the Sustainability Research Institute. (SRI) – who will deliver some teaching support, organise placements with industry partners and co-supervise research projects.

Duration Three years full time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September 2021 UCAS Code C822

Careers and graduate prospects for students who complete the Environmental Psychology degree include central and local government focused on researchbased policies on a variety of environment-related behaviour issues. Students on our programme will have the opportunity to be involved in citizen engagement and community programmes. You will work alongside industry and government partners, including Barking Riverside Ltd, Natural England, Essex County Council, Environment Agency.

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Access to UEL’s School of Psychology and the Sustainability Research Institutes’ teaching and learning resources.

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Positive Education

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The aim of the programme is to offer a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited BSc in Psychology with expertise in Positive Education. Graduates would have incurred the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) by the BPS while having gained experience and practical expertise in working in educational settings utilising Positive Psychology and wellbeing research. A novel course combining psychology theories with mental wealth and wellbeing in education. You will be able to work in schools, universities or other educational organisations or as an independent consultant.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September 2021 UCAS Code C824

Our students gain experience alongside professionals. You can benefit from our many industry links in schools, HE Institutions and in third sector organisations such as Grit and Solace. Our labs are equipped with audio-visual recording technology to aid practice of skills and relevant assessment tasks.

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COUNSELLING AND WELLBEING Do you have a passion for helping people, do you feel inspired to make a positive change in people's lives, and to meet society's evergrowing need for help in times of mental health difficulties, bereavement, or any number of life's troubles? Then our undergraduate Counselling course is for you.

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Studying for a BSc Counselling degree at the University of East London was a valuable stepping-stone towards the career that I wanted to pursue. I was able to bring together theory and practice not only in the classroom but also through clinical placements”

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BSc (Hons) Counselling

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Our course integrates current therapeutic approaches in an innovative way to prepare you to become a skilled, competent and reflective practitioner. It offers you a rare opportunity to gain both a BACP-accredited academic degree and a professional qualification.

Duration Three years full time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points

The first BACP accredited undergraduate Counselling degree in London with strong emphasis on personal and professional development.

Start Dates September

Students are taught by professionals working in a range of settings, including NHS, third sector, and private practice, and both core programme staff and alumni share their experience towards guiding students in navigating their progress towards working as Counsellors.

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The programme has links with an array of therapy and counselling providers from various settings within the industry. Our Stratford campus offers specialist labs in which students can meet as pairs or in small groups to record and review their use of counselling skills in confidence.

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SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY WORK

Make a difference to individual lives. Contribute to communities by addressing some of the biggest social issues we’re facing today. A career in social work can be challenging, but we’ll help prepare you for what you’ll face once you’re working.

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Blending theory with practice We’re based in one of London’s most vibrant areas. We have strong links with community and social projects, allowing you to gain hands-on experience during your studies.

The importance of research Learn about different approaches to researching the social world, as well as the practical skills you need to develop a research proposal and carry out your own observational research. Many of our courses include work placements. Take the skills and knowledge from your lectures into the world and start making a difference before you graduate. 100% student satisfaction on our BA (Hons) Social Work, BA (Hons) Sociology and BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology courses (NSS 2019)

Prepare for a rewarding career

First UK university to teach undergraduate psychosocial courses, starting in 1985

Improve individual lives as a social or youth worker. Use your talent for working with people as a teacher, journalist or police officer. Find your niche in fields such as mental health, child development and psychotherapy.

Ranked the top London university for social work and sociology courses by The Guardian (2019)

You could also continue your professional development through our range of specialist short courses and masters programmes.

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Our teaching team are research active and have diverse interests. They will show you how to use this research as part of an informed debate. Our Centre for Social Work Research (CSWR) explores safeguarding and child protection, social work and education, as well as the transformation of welfare in the UK.


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Will you take on the challenge of providing support when people need it most? At the University of East London, we’ll train you how to speak up for the most vulnerable people in society.

BA Social Work is one of our flagship degrees. Developed in collaboration with local employers, it reflects the priorities and needs of the social work profession. Your degree will be fully accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This means when you graduate, you’ll be eligible to register with the HCPC and practise as a social worker.

At a glance From day one, we’ll give you an insight into social work and help you work towards becoming a confident and reflective practitioner. We’ll give you the theory you need through lectures and seminars, but this course is all about hands-on experience. You’ll complete placements and apply your learning by working on real-life projects. You’ll spend 170 days on placement working in the community – a 70-day placement in year two and a 100-day placement in year three.

We are ranked 1st in London and 7th in the UK (Guardian league tables, 2019)

Careers and employability After you have completed this course, you’ll need to keep on top of professional development as part of your HCPC registration. This will be through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment and possibly further study. Our students are in demand for newly qualified social worker posts, so choosing this course will give you a head start when it comes to finding a job in social work in East London. – 100% overall student satisfaction (NSS, 2019) – 90% of all graduates go on to work or study within 6 months (DLHE, 2016/17) – 96% satisfaction of the teaching process (NSS, 2019) – 96% satisfaction on learning opportunities (NSS, 2019)

Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 120 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code L501

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BA (Hons) Psychosocial Community Work

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This course will help you will gain a deeper understanding of people in all their psychological, social and cultural complexity. The programme is designed to help you to become a theoretically informed practitionerr, by equipping you with the skills and knowledge to work therapeutically and meaningfully with individuals and communities.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points

We are ranked Number 1 for overall satisfaction in the sector by the students in the National Student Survey 2019.

Start Dates September

Our graduates have gone on to work in teaching, local government, research and marketing and have become welfare officers, family therapists, counsellors, substance misuse workers and psychotherapists.

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We work with a variety of social enterprises, charities and the private sector.

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We capitalise on our location in east London, one of the most diverse and fastest growing regions in Europe which is also facing an unprecedented increase in inequality. By using east London as a living laboratory for social research, you will 'learn by doing' and be able to get an incredible grasp of the issues facing society that you will not be able to get anywhere else.

BA (Hons) Youth Work

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The BA (Hons) in Youth Work is delivered within the School of Education and Communities which has a reputation for teaching excellence, industry connections and real-world relevance that appeals to applicants aspiring to make a difference in their communities and in the lives of young people. The dedicated teaching team comprises professionally (JNC youth work) qualified academics who all have substantial and significant real-world experience of leadership and practice in the Youth and Community work sector in local, national and international contexts.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 96 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code L535

As part of the programme, placements will be spread across a rich diversity of settings in London, Essex and further afield. It is anticipated that there may be a number of placements with Newham Youth Service which announced ‘the biggest expansion in youth services in London for a generation’ in future. Our Youth Work degree is well supported by regional employers in the youth and community work sector and associated fields. East London is a diverse and creative area in the capital so you will benefit from working alongside a variety of people from all over the world.

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The lecturers at The University of East London have been really supportive. They respond to emails quickly and have really helped me in areas where I have struggled. My placements have been great, and I’ve learned a lot. I continued volunteering at my last placement so that I could see through the work that I had begun.” Ismail Batanda, BA (Hons) Social Work

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BA (Hons) Sociology

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This hugely popular course, one of UEL’s flagship degrees, will give you a rewarding insight into contemporary social work and train you to become a reflective, capable and effective practitioner. You’ll learn about the globalisation of society, societal issues that are no longer confined to geographical location and the large-scale movement of people across borders. The course will explore the impact of this globalisation on the world in general and modern Britain in particular, focusing on its relationship to class, gender, religion and nationalism. We are ranked 1st in London and 7th in the UK (Guardian league tables, 2019)

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 120 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code L300

We make your career our priority. Our work placement, volunteering and community project opportunities will help prepare you ideally for work in many areas of healthcare.

East London is one of the most diverse areas in Europe.

BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology

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Society is a complicated machine with many moving cogs. And the big, complicated issues just keep getting bigger. This course will develop your understanding of people and criminality, so you can make a difference. You’ll learn about the different types of crimes that exist and explore various theories about why people commit certain crimes. As well as providing you with a strong theoretical grounding through a variety of criminology options, we’ll also give you a comprehensive knowledge of criminal law. We are ranked 1st in London and 7th in the UK (Guardian league tables, 2019) This degree will also give you the skills to move into a career as an adult guidance worker, a housing management officer or manager, a social researcher, youth worker, youth worker, or it could set you on the road to becoming a solicitor. It is also an exciting way of preparing for a career within the National Probation Service (NPS), if wish to become a prison officer or a probation officer.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code M9L3

The University of East London has strong industry links with The Tavistock and Portman, NHS Foundation Trust, College for Social Work, National Youth Agency, Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) as well as the National Probation Service (NPS). East London has a wonderfully diverse ethnic and social mix.

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We’re fully accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to award professional qualifications in social work alongside academic degrees. When you complete this degree, you’ll be eligible to register with the HCPC and practice as a social worker, though you’ll still be required to continue your professional development as part of your professional registration. We also have excellent links with local agencies and employers, many of whom offer our graduates jobs as newly qualified social workers.


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SPOR Discover how to shave seconds off records, speed up recovery time and create community programmes that get people moving. Joining us, you’ll learn to support professionals, amateurs and wider society.

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Working with leading industry partners

Many of our courses are run with support from West Ham United Foundation. They’ve provided young people with opportunities for years. Now we’re working together to give students like you the chance to apply your learning to a range of community projects.

We invested £21 million in our SportsDock centre. And it’s impressive. In fact, TeamUSA were based there for London 2012 and many champions continue to use it for their training and sports sciences needs. In our bespoke laboratories, clinics and practical teaching spaces you will use cutting edge equipment to ensure the skills you learn can be applied in the real world. Using these facilities you will learn a range of skills including using therapeutic approaches to enhance rehabilitation and injury prevention, psychological testing, taking and analysis blood markers, exercising at altitude, analysing sleep deprivation and working with respiratory gas analysis.

We invested £21 million in our sports facility, SportsDock

Thanks to our Mental Wealth modules, you’ll have the attitude you need to succeed. And, if you’ve made the most of our network, you’ll have created connections within major sporting organisations, including Mossbourne Rowing Academy and Essex County Cricket Club. It’s up to you how you apply your skills. Many graduates become sports coaches and community sports workers. Others manage sports facilities or work for activeNewham, the borough’s sports arm.

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Your future in the sporting world

The Foundation Year is designed to give you the essential skills you will need to make a success of completing the sports degree of your choice so you become the strong and independent learner that you need to be in order to succeed at undergraduate level. Find out more about your options find out more uel.ac.uk/ sportfoundation.

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Immerse yourself in the world of sport. One day you might have a seminar with an expert in strength training, the next you could be listening to a lecture on sports psychology.


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Sport scientists and teachers of the future are made at the University of East London. Learn to train the champions of tomorrow and explore the limits of the human body in our top facilities.

This course has attracted some of Britain’s leading sportsmen and women, including European 200m champion Adam Gemili and double European and Commonwealth medalwinning swimmer Aimee Willmott. Not only has the course got a great reputation, it’s accredited by SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure, learning and wellbeing too. You’ll also have the chance to complete your Level 2 and Level 3 Gym and Personal Training Awards.

At a glance Many factors affect performance – biomechanics, physiology, nutrition and psychology. We’ll help you understand how these different areas interact. As part of Mental Wealth, you’ll also learn to evaluate the effects of sport and exercise intervention.

You can tailor the degree to your interests. Study optional modules such as disability sport or performance analysis. Experience industry with a placement – you might even be offered a graduate job. One student worked at a tennis academy and is now head of Strength and Conditioning there.

Careers and employability Throughout the course, you’ll learn about the career paths in this area. Our graduates work for major employers including the National Basketball Association, Leyton Orient FC and the London Borough of Newham. After studying this course, sport and exercise graduate secure roles as: – – – –

Fitness club managers Personal trainers Private and community coaches Teachers

Duration Three years full time Four years part-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS points Start Dates September UCAS Code C600

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FdSc Community Sports Management in collaboration with West Ham United Foundation (This course has a one year top up option to our BSc Sport, P.E. and Development degree) uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/fdsc-community-sports-management

Take the first steps to becoming a professional in sports management and join our exciting new practical Community Sports Management programme. You will develop your understanding of good management practices and principles whilst you enjoy work placement opportunities in the UK and/or Internationally. On completion, you can take a one-year top-up to our BSc Sport, P.E. and Development degree or go straight into employment. This is one of our most flexible options. The course is run by our Co-Programme Leaders, who bring essential experience from a community delivery and education background - Gerry Diver (UEL) has been in Community Sports Management for 25 years, delivering multi-sports programmes in the UK and internationally, while Andrew Griffiths (West Ham United Foundation) has worked on education programmes across three professional football clubs.

Duration Two years full-time Four years part-time Entry requirements 80 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code N8C6

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We have an impressive record with over 90% of graduates achieving employment or further study. Our work placements have led to permanent positions in a variety of sports related organisations from West Ham, Arsenal and Crystal Palace foundations as well as gymnasiums, sports clubs and sports intervention programmes both in the UK and abroad. The partnership with the West Ham United Foundation offers you the unique experience to be involved with their award-winning community projects and programmes, opening up exciting new career opportunities in community sport, physical education, health, marketing, project management and sport development. Our East London location is one of the reasons so many elite athletes choose to study here. Sport is a global industry and our sports students continue to travel extensively in their studies visiting countries like Sweden, Austria, Turkey, Greece, China, USA and more. Our outstanding sports facilities were used by Team USA as their training base for the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics. We host many national sports events at our fantastic SportsDock facility overlooking the Thames. Careers

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BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Performance (in collaboration with West Ham United Foundation) uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/bsc-hons-sports-coaching-and-performance

If you love sport and want to help others get the most out of their abilities and talents, then this course, which combines formal learning with practical application, is ideal for you. You’ll learn the skills needed to become an inspiring, motivational coach as well as how to design high performance training programmes and analyse performance. You could end up mentoring top athletes or inspiring schoolchildren – we’ll help you to follow the coaching path that excites you most! Our partnership with Premier League Football Club West Ham United FC and their Academy offers you a unique experience to be taught by staff from within the club, gaining exclusive insight into an elite sports organisation.

Duration Three Years Full-Time Four Years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code C610

Field trips and work based experience at West Ham United FC and other top sports organisations will set you apart from other graduates. You will be able to apply your theoretical understanding in practice on a regular basis throughout your degree where you will be exposed to different high performance disciplines, including coaching, performance analysis, strength and conditioning and sport psychology, preparing you for a career in performance sport.

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Throughout the degree, you’ll be fully funded through your coaching qualifications, including FA Coaching badges. This will compliment your degree and allow you to gain specialist knowledge in coaching and athlete development. Our location in the heart of East London, means you will be surrounded by major Sports venues such as the London Stadium, Veledrome, Aquatics Centre, O2 Arena and more. Our degrees also provide you with the opportunity to travel the world and make a difference, delivering on community projects in Austria, Sweden, Spain and many more. TeamUSA, West Ham United FC, Leyton Orient FC, London Lions and many more regularly use our £21 million SportsDock facility. You’ll have access to truly outstanding sports facilities at the University including SportsDock as well as London Stadium, Chadwell Heath (West Ham United FC’s Academy) and more.

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BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

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Work with injured athletes and help them back to full fitness and competition. You won’t just be there to step in when injury occurs, though. You’ll also learn the sports science behind a successful diagnosis as well as how to manage injuries and rehabilitation. You will be taught by excellent staff and graduates who have successfully worked in the industry. Our awarding winning student mentorship scheme SMILES will support your transition into Higher Education and enhance your learning experience. Course Leader, Earle Abrahamson, has worked with International Events including the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games, 2017 World Athletics Championships, as well as South African Football, Cricket, and Golf.

Duration Three years full time Four years with a foundation. Entry requirements 112 New UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code C630

90% of our graduates are in work or further study. (UNISTATS, 2019) Our work placement and workforce team offers you excellent placement opportunities with National Sports and Dance Organisations through to a range of sport specific and clinical practice opportunities.

BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Development uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/bsc-hons-sport-physical-education-and-development

We believe the role that sport and physical activity plays is crucial to success throughout your life. As governments and communities recognise the need to be active, the need for those to lead the way, develop new approaches and be pioneers increases. Our course reflects this with its inclusive approach to Sport and Physical Education. We pride ourselves on encouraging our students to engage with all sections of the community, with a particular focus around disabled people. Our applied and inclusive approach has a proven track record of producing reflective, evidence-based practioners in a variety of fields.

Duration Three Years Full-Time Four Years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code B993

As sport’s importance in society is increasingly recognised, the opportunities open to you just grow and grow. Our students have gone on to work in a variety of challenging and rewarding roles including teaching Physical Education in primary, secondary and special schools, facilitating opportunities for Sports Development and Physical Activity promotion within local communities, as well as working for more specific sport-related charities. Some of these organisations have included the Panathlon Challenge, focussing on sporting opportunities for disabled young people, and Mentivity, an education and sport charity re-enagaging young males at risk of being excluded from mainstream education. Throughout their degree students are encouraged to take up as many of the varied work-related opportunities offered to them and these often translate into job opportuniites after graduation. Sport is global and our students have benefited from extensive opportunities through the University’s ‘Going Global’ project including studying and researching in the United States. Our students study in a modern and welcoming environment with facilities ranging from our £21 miilion SportsDock to the IT and library facilities on both campuses. Their learning is also enhanced by a wealth of guest speakers who come to share their professional knowledge and experience.

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You can put theory into practice at our newly refurbished and dedicated sports injury clinic located at our own £21 million SportsDock facility. You’ll get the chance to treat patients, including professional athletes, whilst being mentored by staff.


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Being at the University of East London opened up some great opportunities for me, including working with the US Olympic team and placements at Leyton Orient Football Club and Mile End Hospital.” Samuel Amponsah. Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hons)

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Grand museums, popular sports venues and award-winning hotels. There’s nowhere quite like London for kick-starting a career in this sector. At the University of East London, we’re at the centre of the action.

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Accredited courses Study just a few miles from some of the capital’s most famous venues – including the Excel Centre, O2 Arena and the Olympic Stadium. All of our degrees in this area are accredited by the Institute of Hospitality to make sure you have the skills sought after by employers. You’ll cover everything from planning and project management, to marketing and the cultural industries. At the same time, our Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness modules will boost your employability.

Teaching influenced by industry Learn from experts in development studies, sociology, political science, marketing, and arts and cultural studies. Many of our teaching team work in industry and this means our modules are geared towards practice. We also carry out leading research too, in fields ranging from sports event tourism to fan cultures, art audiences to the representation of places and destinations.

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Prepared for the future Our experts have connections with big names in tourism, hospitality and events. We’ll introduce you to our network, help you gain experience and invite you on industry trips across the capital. You’ll be in a fantastic place to hear about opportunities and meet potential employers. Our alumni work across the globe working for airlines, cruise ships, hotels, tour operators, event organisations, and more.

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I found opportunities in events work at some of London's most iconic venues and events including a Manager role at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. My lecturer also secured myself and some colleagues the opportunity to work at New York Fashion Week. Something I will never forget!”


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From weddings to music festivals, product launches to the World Cup, memorable events make life special. But behind the scenes, there’s meticulous planning, skill and, above all, creativity. Will you be the next expert event planner? This course is designed with your career in mind. It’s accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, and we’ll introduce you to our network of industry leaders across the capital. As well as seminars and lectures, you’ll have the chance to go on field trips across London.

At a glance Study work-based projects, learn from guest speakers, and build your professional portfolio. Our BA Event Management gives you the skills to succeed in a vibrant industry that contributes around £36 billion to the UK economy. You’ll learn the basics of business including people management and

marketing, then explore different aspects of event planning. With optional modules, you’ll also be able to specialise too. Pick from food and beverage management, social media, destination marketing, and more.

Careers and employability The service sector is short of good quality managers. And that’s exactly the skills gap that this course is designed to fill. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident taking the lead. Our International Events pathway gives you an opportunity to learn overseas. From the USA to Asia, this opportunity could take you anywhere. After graduating, you’ll have the skills you need to manage a range of events including: – Music festivals – Pop-up shops and street food markets – Weddings – Conferences Duration Three years full-time Four years part-time Four years with Foundation Entry requirements 112 UCAS points

90% of our graduates go in employment or further education (DLHE, 2016/2017)

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BA (Hons) Hospitality Management

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Working in the hospitality industry is all about giving people a truly memorable experience. Running a great restaurant, maintaining a beautiful hotel or putting on the best club nights makes for a rewarding and challenging career. Our BA Hospitality Management degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in a growing industry that employs approximately 1.9 million people in the UK alone. Our students gave us more than 86% satisfaction for the academic support they have received on the NSS (2018). Studying at UEL means you could have work-based projects, learn from guest speakers, visit exciting events organisations throughout the capital and build your professional portfolio.

Duration Three years full-time Four years for students taking the International pathway Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code N8HM

This Course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and our superb links to the industry ensures you get plenty of hands on experience by the time you graduate.

BA (Hons) Tourism Management

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Tourism is a fast-growing industry, contributing over £2.7 billion to the UK economy in 2017. This course is designed to give you the best possible start to a career in the sector, taking full advantage of our prime location in one of the world’s greatest tourist destinations. Overall satisfaction among Tourism Management students ranked us at 1st place for London according to The Guardian rank table for 2019. The course is designed with your career in mind; it is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and you’ll benefit from placements and guest lectures held with industry leaders across London.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with foundation Four years with placement year Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code N8TM

Study work-based projects, learn from guest speakers, visit exciting tourism organisations throughout the capital and build your professional portfolio. You’ll be studying in one of the best locations in the world for the hospitality management business, and you’ll enjoy fact-finding trips to some of the capital’s most iconic locations as part of the course, from the ExCel Centre to the Olympic Park.

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UEL is conveniently located a short walk away from London City Airport and some of the capital’s most famous venues – including the Excel Centre and O2 Arena – and learning in London gives you access to some of the best hotels, restaurants and attractions in the world.


BA (Hons) Airline and Airport Management uel.ac.uk/subjects/subject-areas/hospitality-events-and-tourism

This dedicated qualification will introduce you to various aspects of the exciting aviation, airline and airport industries. Designed with insight from a range of aviation and industry experts, this course highlights the changes and developments within the industry. You will gain an understanding of the human factors in aviation, airline strategic management, and airport operational management as well as have the opportunity to undertake an internship module. Employer engagement is embedded throughout the course including guest speakers, industry visits and research projects such as a “Dragons Den”. Careers Develop the soft skills that are in high demand in the UK tourism and hospitality sector such as self-starting, teamwork, taking initiative, problem solving, and conflict handling and customer relationship management.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code U2132

Benefit from our connections with and access to leading trade and professional associations including; the City Airport, Meeting Professionals International (MPI), British Hospitality Association (BHA), Institute of Hospitality (IOH); London Food Board, Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) and HR in Hospitality.

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BA (Hons) Hospitality Management with Revenue Analytics uel. ac.uk/subjects/subject-areas/hospitality-events-and-tourism

This course will help you to develop your technical, supervisory and managerial abilities in the context of a global industry. The course is industry-inspired and forward-facing enabling you to benefit from a mixture of theory and practice to ensure the relevance of your studies to employability. You will develop solid business principles, alongside contemporary sector knowledge, and plenty of hands-on experience working in areas related to your field of study.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code N860

The course is designed with your career in mind; it is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and you’ll benefit from placements and guest lectures held with industry leaders across London. Our strong links with employers, professional and trade associations, representing a range of business environments across the hospitality, tourism and airport sectors, will provide you with practical experience and an outstanding student experience. You’ll be studying in one of the best locations in the world for the hospitality management business, and you’ll enjoy fact-finding trips to some of the capital’s most iconic locations as part of the course, from the ExCel Centre to the Olympic Park.

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BA (Hons) Hospitality Management with Entrepreneurship uel.ac.uk/subjects/subject-areas/hospitality-events-and-tourism

This exciting and innovative programme is designed for those who want to take over the management of an existing hospitality business, are aiming for leadership positions and/or want to start a new enterprise. Develop the necessary skills required to set-up and manage a successful hospitality business including technical, supervisory and managerial skills and techniques with a specific application to the world of entrepreneurship. Pursue opportunities in an ethical and sustainable way.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code N861

The course is designed with your career in mind; it is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and you’ll benefit from placements and guest lectures held with industry leaders across London. Balance academic rigour with industry readiness, skills, knowledge and experience. Benefit from out strong employer, industry and trade association links. You’ll be studying in one of the best locations in the world for the hospitality management business, and you’ll enjoy fact-finding trips to some of the capital’s most iconic locations as part of the course, from the ExCel Centre to the Olympic Park.

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BA (Hons) Events Management with Entrepreneurship uel.ac.uk/subjects/subject-areas/hospitality-events-and-tourism

The programme helps you develop the necessary skills required to open and manage a successful events business. Hone and improve on your critical thinking skills, events management knowledge including principles and practices to events-based operations and facilities. Entrepreneurship is about the creation of wealth, creativity and resourcefulness and exploiting change The course is designed with your career in mind; it is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and you’ll benefit from placements and guest lectures held with industry leaders across London.

Duration Three years full-time Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September UCAS Code N822

Study work-based projects, learn from guest speakers, visit exciting tourism organisations throughout the capital and build your professional portfolio. Benefit from studying in one of the best locations in the world for events Management - enjoy fact-finding trips to some of the capital’s most iconic locations as part of the course, from the ExCel Centre to the Olympic Park.

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BA (Hons) Sport Business Management *Subject to validation

The BA (Hons) Sports Business Management will help you develop an understanding of the business of sport by examining the industry from both a global and UK perspective. Key business concepts and theories are embedded into the course to review sport business and best practices in sport management. You’ll learn about leadership and management of sport while developing the strategic skills needed to assess the sport business landscape. The programme is an exciting and innovative facilitating understanding of all aspects required to set up a new business or enterprise. Benefit from industry engagement in every module such as guest speakers, site visits, placement opportunities, competitions, field trips and debates.

Duration Three years full-time Four years with Placement Year Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points Start Dates September 2022 UCAS Code TBC

If you love sport, you will love our facilities. Our £21 million SportsDock facility is so good that Team USA chose it as their base for the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics. We’re educational partners with SportsPro and Global Sports, giving you access to industry engagement, guest speakers and events.

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BSc (Hons) Esports Top Up *Subject to validation

The BA (Hons) Esports focuses on the business of esports. You’ll learn everything required to host small- and large-scale events including developing skills for single player and multi-player team events. You’ll have the opportunity to create business plans to build teams and create online communities and promote events through digital marketing. You’ll also explore the culture of esports, its audience and fan base as well as a variety of the most popular current game genres. As the sector grows, the ethical and legislative regulations are trying to keep pace and you’ll learn how these issues are affecting the esports environment. Benefit from industry engagement in every module such as guest speakers, site visits, placement opportunities, competitions, field trips and debates. Our strong links with employers, professional and trade associations, representing a range of business environments across the hospitality and tourism sectors, will provide you with a practical and outstanding student experience.

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Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Completion of a HND or Level 5 programme in a related subject plus we would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths Start Dates September 2022 UCAS Code N823

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Open Days Discover the University of East London at one of our upcoming Open Events. These events are taking place in person as well as online and are the perfect opportunity for explore different aspects of university life. Find out more about our courses, fees and finance, accommodation and the support we provide. At University of East London, we help you graduate with an internationally recognised degree to help you gain a career in your chosen field.

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You will get the chance to: – Watch the welcome talk from our ViceChancellor & President, Professor Amanda Broderick – Learn about our new Dual Delivery approach to teaching and learning – Attend live subject talks and ask questions to our academics – Talk to current students and ask them about life at University of East London – Explore our waterfront student accommodation – Discover the wide range of support offered to you as a University of East London student – Receive application guidance and advice. Book now: uel.ac.uk/undergraduate/open-days

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FEES AND FUNDING Student Loan You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan if your course starts on or after 1 August 2016. Further information can be found at the gov.uk website.

Employer Sponsorship and Self-Funding If you are in work, your employer may sponsor you to do a university degree. Under this arrangement, your employer agrees to pay, or contribute towards your tuition fees for a course that’s directly relevant and beneficial to them.

Early Payment Discount You can save on your course fees by paying them in full. Pay your tuition fees early, we will give you a five per cent discount on your tuition fees. Further information can be found on the Early Payment Discount page.

Payment Methods and Payment Deadline For information about how to pay your fees, and the payment deadlines, please see the UEL Tuition Fees Policy.

Scholarships: The following scholarships are available for new students starting in academic year 2021/22 via competitive application. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of merit and need. The funding is non-repayable. Eligibility criteria, application deadlines and terms and conditions apply, please see individual scholarships for details. Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships The Vice-Chancellor scholarship up to the value of £27,750 over three years targets academic excellence and financial need and reflects a commitment to the University’s values. You have the flexibility to

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At University of East London, we try to make financing your studies simple and affordable. As well as a variety of funding available to you, we offer financial support and advice to make sure you get the most from your student experience.


choose whether to receive this as a cash payment or put it towards your tuition fees. For more details see visit our scholarship pages. Dean Scholarships The Dean scholarship up to the value of £13,500 over three years targets academic excellence and financial need and reflects a commitment to the University’s values. You have the flexibility to choose whether to receive this as a cash payment or put it towards your tuition fees. For more details see visit our scholarship pages.

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Civic Engagement Scholarship The UEL Civic Engagement Scholarship of £1,000 is a cash reward for students who are dedicated to helping others. We want students who, like us, believe in the value of helping the community and are passionate about giving back. For example, through volunteering, charity work, or educational projects. For more details see visit our scholarship pages. ELSEF Scholarships The ELSEF Scholarship Scheme supports local school and college students who can contribute positively to the University and awards a £1,000 cash payment in the first year of study. For more details see visit our scholarship pages.

the choice of how you spend the money. For more details see visit our scholarship pages. UTC Scholarships Scheme The UTC Progression Scholarship Scheme supports our UTC students to embark on their undergraduate journey at the University of East London. There are three categories of scholarship: Standard, Gold and Platinum. All LDE UTC students are eligible for the Standard (£1,500) Scholarship. To be considered for the Gold (£2,000) and Platinum (£2,500) Scholarships, students will need to complete a consent form giving LDE UTC permission to share their profile data with UEL. This will be sent to students once they have firmly accepted their offer from UEL. For more details see visit our scholarship pages. Sports Scholarships We are the most ambitious and the most improved University in the UK for sport, and our sports scholarships of up to £6000 per year are helping to create world class athletic super stars. Our sports scholars include Olympians and senior internationals who represent UEL at national and international university competitions. For more details see visit our scholarship pages.

EU Scholarship We're supporting EU students who want to study in London with a £1,000 cash award towards startup costs. Whether it's paying for flights between home and London or a deposit to live in halls, you have

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Care Experienced and Estranged Students Bursaries Our care experienced and estranged students' scheme supports students who have been in care or are estranged from their parents through a non-repayable cash award of £1000. More info on our website. Engagement Bursary Our new Engagement Bursary scheme provides financial support for particular costs which are not being met from statutory or other sources of funding, to help students remain in higher education. Cash awards range from £100 to £3000 and cover a variety of categories including childcare, travel and summer support. More info on our website. Progression Bursary Our new progression bursary scheme awards up to £2000 to help support employability for our undergraduate student groups with financial barriers. Please check our website for full details.

Beginning and Introduction to Law and Criminology, with a generous £200 bursary to cover tuition fees. Please check our website for full details. For further information and advice on this award please contact our Applicant Enquiries at studentfunding@uel.ac.uk or on +44 (0)20 8223 3333 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm). Helena Kenedy Foundation Bursary The Helena Kennedy Foundation offers support to disadvantaged students who have overcome significant barriers in order to continue with their education at the university level. Each year the Helena Kennedy Foundation invites FE Colleges and Sixth Form Colleges to nominate a student to receive a £2,250 bursary sponsored by the University of East London, to support their progression to higher education. The University does not administer the Helena Kennedy awards. For further information please contact the foundation at admin@hkf.org.uk.

Hardship Bursary Our new hardship bursary scheme provides a cash award ranging from £100 to £3000 to students on a low income experiencing financial difficulties in meeting their living costs. Please check our website for full details. Please note: Students will need to provide supporting evidence. Short Course Bursary We are offering eligible student on our short courses such as New

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