Undergraduate Study Guide by University of East London

EAST LONDON Undergraduate Study Guide

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WELCOME Welcome to the University of East London, I am delighted that you are considering joining us to study for your undergraduate qualification. We offer our 17,000 students a deep learning experience where you can apply all that you learn in the classroom, laboratory or studio to real-life projects and practical assignments. Ours is an engaged curriculum. You will take part in research projects that help to tackle key social, business and cultural issues. You will be able to ‘learn by doing’, developing the skills and knowledge that will fully equip you for the career you choose. We’re committed to providing you with a rich, experiential learning environment that will support you to attain the best possible degree and take on new challenges, academic and professional, with confidence. We will encourage you and support you in your ambition and drive to succeed. Our location, with two modern campuses stretching between the Royal Docks to the edge of the Olympic Park in Stratford, offers a unique environment for learning, teaching and applied research. It represents a ‘living laboratory’ for social innovation and community engagement. You will be taught by world-class academics. We have nearly doubled our output of world-leading research over the last six years. Our staff are ambitious for you and creative at finding ways to encourage you and to develop your abilities. You will also find yourself in an incredibly diverse, dynamic institution. We have students from 135 different countries, all with the desire to achieve great things. As London’s leading university for civic engagement, we will help you to become active citizens who can make a real difference to the world. I wish you every success for the future.

Professor John J. Joughin Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

At the University of East London, we stand for academic excellence, inspirational teaching, and cuttingedge projects in the real world.

We’re one of the leading modern universities in the UK for research. Our academics bring this research into the classroom, ensuring that what you learn represents the very latest thinking in your subject. Many of our teaching staff are world leaders in their field, with rich professional experience. You could be taught by a Turner Prize-winning sculptor, an Olympic gold medallist, a former business leader or a terrorism advisor to national governments. Whoever you are taught by, you can be sure that you will receive a huge amount of personal support during your studies.

We believe that knowledge transforms lives, and we’re committed to making a difference to society through pioneering research and projects that benefit communities. Not only will your learning change your life, but it could also change the lives of people around you. When you leave UEL, you’ll be a workready individual with the confidence to tackle any challenge. And you’ll be enriched by the amazing variety of backgrounds and cultures represented in our vibrant university.

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in the UK for the impact of our Psychology research, beating Oxford and Cambridge (REF 2014).

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Choosing to study at UEL was one of the best decisions I ever made. I could not have asked for anything better. Completing my degree with first-class honours has given me a strong foundation to build on and excel in my career. Jameel Shah BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy. Jameel came to the UK in 2003 as a refugee from the civil war in Afghanistan. He is the winner of the Society of Sports Therapistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Student Travelling Scholarship to Canada.

RIGHT: Our undergraduate ceremony takes place each year in the summer.

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‘Learning by doing’ is central to the way we teach. Whatever subject you choose to study, our courses are designed to apply your developing expertise to real-life projects – so you’ll be prepared for the world of work. The way we teach is tailored to you. ——

At UEL, assessments reflect the real world of work. Your grades will often be based on reports and presentations, not essays and exams.

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Interactive rather than passive learning. Our course modules are designed around debate, exploration, research, critical thinking and practical work.

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Smaller class sizes. When it comes to learning, we don’t believe education should be about cramming hundreds of students into a lecture theatre. That’s why we’re moving towards smaller class sizes and more individual ways of teaching.

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In addition to your degree, you’ll complete our unique Professional Development Certificate, choosing from modules such as global citizenship, volunteering, mentoring, social media and communications, entrepreneurship, dispute resolution and coaching. You’ll gain essential employment skills that will help you to stand out to prospective employers.

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student satisfaction for practice placements – above the 88% sector average (NSS 2016).

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WHERE W EXPERIEN MATTERS AND YOU GAIN THE SKILLS FORÂ SUCCESS Leadership Teamwork

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Creativity and innovation

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We’ve made sure that every course builds in employability skills and work experience opportunities. Whatever course you’re studying, we’ll help you to gain the skills you need to succeed. Our internship, placement and volunteering activities are embedded within many of our courses. They’re designed to complement the curriculum, and put the theory you learn into action in the real world. Our unique location in the financial and creative heart of London provides fantastic opportunities to gain hands-on experience in your chosen profession before you graduate. For example, our fashion students have designed uniforms for the NHS, our architecture students have worked on real design briefs and our sports therapy students have treated marathon runners in Berlin and footballers at West Ham and Millwall. The University has close links for placements and internships with: ——

Household names like Atkins, AstraZeneca, BBC, Endemol, Hitachi, Microsoft, River Island and Vivienne Westwood

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Voluntary and political organisations such as the British Red Cross, Amnesty International, Medecins Sans Frontieres, Unison and Citizens UK Movement for Change

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Government departments and international bodies, from the Home Office to the US Department of Justice, FBI and United Nations.

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WHERE CAREERS ARE SHAPED Our dedicated Centre for Student Success works closely with employers to provide up-to-date information about the skills and experience they’re looking for. They will support you during your studies and after you graduate. At UEL, you’ll have access to: ——

Employability skills training such as interview techniques and CV writing.

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Gradscore, a groundbreaking electronic tool that allows you to complete a mock application and find out if you’d be shortlisted for interview. It has been created exclusively for UEL with help from leading employers and employability experts.

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UEL Skills Academy, where external professionals deliver sessions on the competencies most prized by graduate employers.

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Internships, placements and volunteering opportunities from our work placements team.

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Professional mentoring scheme, matching students with staff from major companies.

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Networking opportunities and annual careers fair.

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Support with setting up your own business.

Our location in one of Europe’s largest regeneration areas and our extensive links to local employers will also give you access to fantastic internships and placements. From heavy industry to high-tech, health and social care to the arts, there are so many opportunities right on our doorstep.

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London is the best place for media networking. I did my work experience at Marie Claire magazine. The mix of study and real-life experience made all the difference. It’s UEL’s unique selling point. Nicola Lloyd BA (Hons) Communication Studies graduate. As Executive Producer of Channel 4’s popular First Dates programme, Nicola won a BAFTA in 2016. She is now ITV’s Factual Entertainment Commissioning Editor.

WHERE YO CAN MAKE DIFFERENC All over the world, University of East London students are making a real difference to people’s lives. By helping others you’ll gain the skills, values and experience that will help you to become a confident, stand-out individual – and highly attractive to employers. How you can change your world with the help of UEL: ——

Civic Engagement Fund: get involved with projects that make a difference to local communities

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London Scholars: tackle real-life challenges in London

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Going Global: take a visit overseas – from a few days to a few weeks – to enhance your studies and add a global dimension to your UEL experience.

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Money provided each year to nearly two dozen Civic Engagement projects involving UEL students – ranging from lung cancer awareness to promoting financial literacy.

Civic engagement in action: UEL is London’s leading university for civic engagement. As a student, this means giving you the opportunity for personal development by working on real-life projects that benefit communities locally and around the world. Legal Advice Centre Our acclaimed Legal Advice Centre is just one example of how we engage with local people. Staffed by volunteer tutors and students, the centre provides free legal services and public lectures to the east London community. And, of course, it’s fantastic experience for our student lawyers. University for All: Teaching in the Jungle At UEL we believe that education is an important human right. Staff and students put this principle into practice, delivering the accredited course ‘Life Stories’ to residents of the ‘Jungle’ refugee camp in Calais. The course gave rise to the book Voices from the Jungle (Pluto Press, 2017), and was such a success that it is now being extended to improve access to higher education elsewhere. Speech Bubbles To help children to communicate, UEL students studying education and performing arts delivered weekly drama workshops to young pupils in four Newham schools – with remarkable success. Teacher assessments show that following Speech Bubbles activity, 85 per cent of children improved their speaking, listening and learning, and 90 per cent of children improved their emotional conduct and behaviour. ...and many more Watch videos of our amazing projects in action at uel.ac.uk/ug-make-an-impact

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Initially set up in UEL’s Knowledge Dock – which supports new businesses – Childreach International has raised over £17 million to date, reached over 700,000 children and their families and won many national awards along the way.

At UEL there’s a lot of teaching outside the classroom. I went out to Tanzania and spent four months studying at the University of Dar es Salaam. It opened my eyes to international development. I came back buzzing. I wanted to create social change. Firoz Patel BA (Hons) International Development and NGO Management, founder of the charity Childreach International.

We offer exciting opportunities for you to take your learning overseas – whether it’s examining the music industry in India, learning about the Great Depression in New York or studying business management in Seoul. Our students have made study trips to over 30 countries, travelling as far afield as Ghana, Vietnam, Iran, Jamaica and India. Students have coached underprivileged children in Malaysia, trained in martial arts in China and provided sports therapy to runners in the Berlin Marathon. At UEL, you can choose to travel abroad for a week, a month, or even a year, enabling you to fit overseas study around your life and work commitments.

uel.ac.uk/ug-places It was a truly fantastic trip and I would love to do it again. The experience really helped to enhance what I’d learned in class. Tannaz Arang, BSc (Hons) Health Services Management, went on a ‘Going Global’ trip to Buffalo, New York, to examine drugs policy in the US.

Visiting China enriched my education and university experience. I really enjoyed learning about Chinese cities and the challenges they face. Jaroslav Vohradsky, BA (Hons) International Development, took part in a summer exchange programme with a university in China.

The Erasmus+ programme is the reason I wanted to come to UEL. It meant I could study in the UK and Germany – one of the best places for engineering and product design. Sam Hughes, BSc (Hons) Product Design, studied in Germany for three months as part of the Erasmus+ programme.

Study abroad for a week, a month or even a year: —— Going Global: UEL bursary scheme for short study trips abroad ——

International exchange, study for a term or a year in an overseas university, across a choice of five continents

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Erasmus+, spend a term at a partner university in Europe.

It was really important to me to study in London. There’s so much to do. I love the museums and the galleries and the freedom of it. Nicola Duffy BA (Hons) English Literature graduate.

It’s hard to imagine a richer, more exciting environment in which to study for a degree. East London is a living laboratory, right on our doorstep. Life in London Study in one of the world’s most remarkable cities and be at the centre of a cultural hub like no other. From historic buildings and monuments to worldfamous museums and galleries; from exciting theatres and music venues to iconic sports stadiums; from renowned shopping districts to restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes and budgets... London is a city that has it all. ——

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Museums: One of the best things about London is its abundance of museums, many absolutely free – including the Natural History Museum with its life-size blue whale skeleton in the heart of the hall.

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Finance: London is a global hub for the finance and banking industry.

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Technology: East London is the technology capital of Europe. There’s London Tech Week, too, a festival of live events across the city.

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Media: Almost all major UK media organisations have offices in London, from the BBC to newspapers, magazines, and book publishers.

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Music: The 02 Arena is officially the world’s No. 1 music venue.

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Theatre: The world-famous West End is home to over 40 theatres, with musicals, plays, and comedy.

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Design: From the London Design Festival to London Fashion Week, there’s something for every designer, including the dedicated Design Museum.

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The Arts: Free entry to dozens of galleries, whether you love old masters or modern art.

Architecture: National Trust – protected historical buildings sit alongside skyscrapers such as the Shard, the tallest building in the UK.

Food and drink: You can eat your way around the world without ever leaving London. There’s something for every budget, too, from street food to Michelin-starred restaurants. And there’s the Taste of London Festival twice each year. ——

Parks: London is home to a host of majestic and sprawling green spaces – including parks with resident deer and pelicans, butterfly houses, stunning rose gardens – and even dinosaur statues.

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Sightseeing: Hear the chimes of Big Ben, get a bird’s-eye view of Buckingham Palace from the London Eye, or take a river cruise on the Thames.

What could be more inspiring than living and learning in one of the world’s greatest cities?

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ABOVE: Our Stratford campus is next door to theÂ iconic Olympic stadium. ABOVE RIGHT: London is a cultural hotspot with plenty of famous landmarks to visit, such as Tower Bridge and The Shard. RIGHT: The nearby Brick Lane area is an exciting place to shop, eat and socialise.

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Top 10 for student diversity in the UK (Hotcourses Diversity Index 2016).

in London for international student welcome programme (International Student Barometer 2015).

100% of first year international students were allocated rooms on campus in the last two years.

UEL welcomes international students from around the world. Our students come from 135 different countries, so when we say you will be learning in a global community, we mean it. No one understands the needs of an international student more than us. That’s why many of our courses are internationally accredited. You’ll benefit from professional mentorships in your field providing you with one-on-one guidance. You’ll also develop your skills through internships at partners like Barclays and London-based start-ups. Experience learning in a practical environment with our state of the art labs, studios, mooting rooms for law students, and Bloomberg Business Terminals to give you the competitive edge. To help you with funding your studies, we offer over £3 million in international academic and sporting scholarships, and all core textbooks are provided free of charge.

Entry requirements We accept a broad range of countryspecific qualifications from international and EU applicants. For more information, please visit our website or contact us via email. Visas Our dedicated visa team is always on hand to guide you through the visa process, and our International Students Advice team can provide free and confidential advice on immigration for UEL students, graduates and their families. Contact us +44 (0)20 8223 3333 international@uel.ac.uk europe@uel.ac.uk

European Union At UEL we remain committed to our European students studying here. That’s why we have £1.5 million worth of scholarships and bursaries to support you, and a dedicated team to assist you with finding your dream job. uel.ac.uk/ug-europe

Security staff on campus 24/7.

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Facilities at UEL ——

24/7 libraries

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120-piece fitness centre

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Professional-standard laboratories, clinics, performance studios and workshops

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Knowledge Dock business centre with help for start-up companies

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Multimedia production centre with audio/video edit suites

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Black Box theatre production space

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3D printers and laser-cutting machines

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Clinical Education Centre for health sciences students

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Institute for Research in Child Development BabyLab

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Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics labs for exercise sciences students

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Simulation Centre where healthcare and nursing students can rehearse

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Mooting Room for law students

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in London for our sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2015).

The University of East London is based in two superbly equipped campuses: in Stratford, close to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and Docklands, near to Royal Albert Dock. East London is changing at an extraordinary speed, and we’re part of that dynamic process. We’ve invested £170 million in our facilities in the past decade to create a world-class learning environment. Take a 360° tour of our campus and facilities at uel.ac.uk/360tour Both of our campuses boast state-of-the-art teaching facilities, including top-quality laboratories, professionalstandard performance studios and workshops, superbly equipped computer suites and high-tech libraries, open 24/7 in term time. Our sports facilities are so amazing that top international athletes are choosing to study with us. Four students and two recent alumni competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics. One of them, tracksprinter Adam Gemili, was fourth in the Olympic 200 metres final.

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SportsDock complex opened in 2012. Facilities are so outstanding that Team USA chose it as their training base for the London Olympics and Paralympics.

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award-winning library opened in 2013 at our Stratford campus.

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ABOVE: Our state-of-the-art £14 million library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during term time. RIGHT: Our new £2.4 million bioscience laboratory provides a space for students to put their knowledge into practice. OPPOSITE PAGE: Our £21 million SportsDock facility is truly gold-standard. It’s where Team USA based themselves for the London Olympics and Paralympics.

Our iconic Student Village, located by the waterfront at our Docklands campus, is home to almost 1,200 students. Accommodation is available to UEL students studying at Docklands or Stratford campuses. Take a 360º tour of our campus and facilities at uel.ac.uk/360tour ——

Free bus service between the two campuses.

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All rooms en-suite.

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Some of the most affordable on-campus rooms in London.

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Studio, and wheelchair-accessible rooms available.

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On-site laundry facilities.

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On-campus catering outlets with pay-in-advance options available.

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Secure campus and halls-of-residence, with gated entrances and 24/7 security staff.

Transport connections are excellent, with a DLR station at the entrance to the Docklands campus. The O2 Arena, Canary Wharf, Westfield shopping centre, and the rest of London is just a short journey from your door. If food is the first thing on your mind, choose from catering outlets spread across the Docklands and Stratford campuses. Halal, vegetarian and vegan options are catered for. There’s also space to relax. Take a break from your studies in our newly refurbished Students’ Union Lounge and our Docklands Hub – play PS4 and Xbox or sit with friends and enjoy a movie. We also have an on-campus bar with a great programme of evening and late-night events, and inter-halls competitions running weekly in our £21 million SportsDock. Contact the Residential Life team Our halls are fully owned and managed by UEL. Our dedicated Residential Life team is here to answer any questions, and make sure your time in halls is enjoyable. +44 (0)20 8223 5409 ResidentialLife@uel.ac.uk

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ABOVE: We’re one of the few universities in London to offer on-campus living to students. Our accommodation provides plenty of space to relax and socialise. RIGHT: Our en-suite bedrooms have been designed to give you all the comforts you need to make a home away from home. OPPOSITE PAGE: All of our bedrooms are modern and airy – and come with your own toilet and shower.

By living on campus you’re at the centre of all the action and there is a real sense of community here. There’s always something to do, things to get involved with and always someone to talk to. Lauren Wheeler, Residential Assistant BA (Hons) Drama, Applied Theatre & Performance.

I had the best three years of my life at UEL. You meet so many new people, and you get to experience so many different cultures. The friends I made at UEL are the same friends that I’m really close to today. Kamile Hudson BSc (Hons) English Literature with Psychology. Kamile is now studying on our MSc Psychology.

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Connect with likeminded people UEL’s societies and clubs include: African Caribbean Society Afghan Society Animation Society Anthropology Students Society Architecture Society Ballroom Dance Society The Breakfast Club Business & Enterprise Society Christian Union Drama Society Economics & Finance Society The Employability Society The Fine Art Society Games Society Gospel Music Society Illustration Society International Development Society International Students’ Society LGBT+ Society North America Club Psychosocial Studies Society Reality Society Somali Society Student Women’s Network UEL Islamic Society UEL Liberation UEL SnowSports And many more... Keep up-to-date with our buzzing social calendar: follow @UELUnion on Twitter or visit uelunion.org

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The classroom isn’t the only place you’ll meet friends for life. There are plenty of extracurricular activities for those looking to socialise on campus. With up to 60 societies and clubs running each year, it’s easy to meet people and get involved at UEL. Stay fit and socialise Our £21 million SportsDock facility includes a fitness centre, strength conditioning room and seven-a-side outdoor football pitch. This state-of-the-art sports centre is so impressive that Team USA chose it as their training base for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. We currently have 23 sports clubs who all train at least once a week. Clubs regularly compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) leagues and championships, and our basketball, volleyball and tennis programmes are the best in London. But our sports clubs aren’t just about performance – they all welcome beginners and are extremely social. We also offer free of charge social sessions. My UELSports offers students a total of 20 all-inclusive sports sessions every week, ranging from gymnastics to touch rugby, women’s self-defence to futsal and everything in between. Our current sports clubs include: American Football, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Cheerleading, Cricket, Dance, Football, Futsal, Hockey, Judo, Netball, Rowing, Rugby, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Trampoline, Volleyball and Wheelchair Basketball.

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UEL has helped me to become a driven person. I’ve seen the benefits of that by reaching a World Championship final and winning a European Championship gold medal… I couldn’t have done it without them. Adam Gemili BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, GB sprinter.

Sports scholarships We are ambitious and have a true passion for sport. Our sports scholars are paving the way in athletics, including many Olympians and senior internationals. We offer a range of sport scholarships for students including: Competitive scholarships Whether you’re an elite athlete or have a passion for sport and participation, you could be entitled to up to £6,000 per annum (bursaries may be higher for exceptional applicants). Non-competitive scholarships We also offer non-competitive scholarships for students with a dedication to the non-playing side of sport. Whether you play sport, love sport, watch sport or wish to work in sport, we want you to join our team – TeamUEL. You could receive £1,000 worth of support in your first year.

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WHERE HE IS ALWAYS AT HAND I work as a Learning and Achievement Assistant within the Royal Docks School of Business and Law, supporting students with a range of academic and non-academic challenges. As a student, I graduated with a first-class honours degree at UEL and had a great experience. I overcame a variety of challenges to achieve this grade. My current role gives me an opportunity to help students to achieve the best they can, which is very fulfilling. Messiah Odinma BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science

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We’ve recently invested more than £3 million in new student support hubs. These high-tech helpdesks ensure you have access to the best possible information, advice and support. Whatever problem or issue you may have, we’re always here to help you. UEL Student Support Chaplaincy Childcare Counselling Disability & Dyslexia Financial Advice Health & Wellbeing

Academic Support We also provide extensive support to help you with your studies, including: ——

An academic advisor to offer you one-on-one guidance

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Peer support from recent UEL graduates to help you stay on track

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Study skills sessions, including academic writing, maths, and IT, from our Centre for Student Success

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Events every summer to help you prepare for exams

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Libraries open 24/7 during term time.

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I chose UEL for the flexible study options because I have family commitments. I was also attracted by the diversity of UEL, with so many nationalities coming together as students, colleagues and friends. Israel Cole BSc (Hons) Computer Networks

Exclusive to UEL, YourWay combines the very best of online learning with the benefits of having a coach to keep you on track. YourWay qualifications are designed with employers to give you the skills and knowledge you need to gain a new job or promotion to a management role. The cutting-edge learning platform recognises existing experience and enables you to skip ahead. And with our subscription pricing, you or your employer will only pay for the time it takes you to complete your learning. uel.ac.uk/yourway

Earn and Learn At UEL we have lots of options to help you to fit your learning around your life, work, or caring responsibilities. ——

Part-time study is offered on many courses, enabling you to work while you learn. Courses take place in the evening or weekend, helping you to complete a qualification that will open doors to promotion or a career change. Both of our libraries are open 24/7 during term time, giving you maximum flexibility about when you choose to study.

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Our online and distance learning courses are perfect if you want to complete a degree from the comfort of your own home. You can also choose to complete some modules online and some in the classroom at our campuses in east London.

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Degree Apprenticeship: If you’re looking to begin an exciting new career or develop your skills with the support of your employer, we offer a growing range of degree apprenticeships, including — Construction Site Management — Civil Engineering Site Management — Construction Design Management — Digital and Technology Solutions

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Childcare Being a parent is no bar to studying with us. We’ve got fantastic facilities at our Docklands campus, so your children will be cared for while you’re attending lectures. We can also help you with applications for childcare funding – including Parents’ Learning Allowance and childcare grants.

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WHERE LEARNING IS LIFELON I never thought that, heading towards 40, I would be a student, let alone an athlete and a Paralympian. But it’s never too late to discover your passion. I didn’t have the chance to go to university when I was younger so I’ve really grabbed this opportunity. Vanessa Daobry New Beginnings & BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science. Vanessa enrolled at UEL at the age of 38 and combined her studies with training for the Rio Paralympics, where she finished fifth in the F34 shot put.

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Mature students As an inclusive university, we’re proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.

Get back into education If you have been away from education for some time, lack formal or current qualifications, or gained your qualifications overseas and are not sure of the UK equivalency, there are routes available to help you achieve your goal. ——

New Beginnings: A 12-week part-time course for progression to many of our undergraduate programmes. New Beginnings will help you to utilise the skills you have gained from your work and life experiences to prepare for studying at higher education.

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Pre-entry courses and foundation years: Many of our degrees are also available with a short pre-entry course or ‘foundation year’. These are designed to allow you to start an undergraduate degree if you don’t quite meet the entry requirements. UEL is proud to be one of a limited number of institutions that offer this route into Higher Education.

Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) To find out about the opportunities available to you, including entry requirements and study options, our IAG team are here to help. +44 (0)20 8223 4354 uel.ac.uk/iag

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ABOVE: We offer flexible study options so that you can fit your studies around life, work and caring commitments. OPPOSITE PAGE / RIGHT: Our Docklands and Stratford libraries are open 24/7 during term time.

FEES & FUNDING Tuition fees

International (non-EU) students

You can find details of tuition fees on the course pages of our website. Fees for 2018/19 will be published in August 2017.

We understand that when you study in another country you are making a big financial investment in your future. We offer a generous package of scholarships to ensure that you receive the best value for money, and helpful payment plans to get you started. We also accept many external scholarships such as Chevening and government loans like Federal Aid. uel.ac.uk/ug-international-fees

UK/EU students Student loans You can take out a Tuition Fee Loan from the Student Loans Company. This will be paid directly to the University and is available to all new UK/EU students. Under the current arrangements, students are able to ‘study now and pay later’. This means you don’t have to repay the Tuition Fee Loan until you’re earning a reasonable income.

Scholarships for International students An international scholarship at UEL covers part of the cost of course fees.

UK students may also be eligible for a Maintenance Loan to help cover their living costs.

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Academic Merit Scholarship: up to £4,000 per year

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Civic Engagement Scholarship: up to £3,000 per year

Find out more about loans at gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance.

Country and region-specific scholarships are also available.

Financial support and scholarships for UK/EU students

To find out more about international scholarships, visit uel.ac.uk/ug-international-scholarships

The University also offers a generous range of scholarships and bursaries. In 2016/17, the university awarded over £1.5 million in scholarships and bursaries, supporting over 3,400 Home and EU students. Awards range in value from £1,000 to full tuition fee waivers. Full information will be available from August 2017. Find out more about our financial support at uel.ac.uk/ug-funding-2018

Free core textbooks for every undergraduate student.

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Our scholarships and bursaries supported over 3,400 Home and EU students in 2016/17.

APPLYING TO UEL How to apply To find out how to apply, visit our website at uel.ac.uk/undergraduate and search for your course. Each course page provides detailed instructions about how and when to apply. Entry requirements To see entry requirements for your course, visit our website at uel.ac.uk/undergraduate and search for your course. If you don’t quite meet the entry requirements, don’t worry many courses are available with an additional foundation year. This allows you to start an undergraduate degree if you just missed the entry requirements. For more information, visit your course page at the UEL website. International students If you would like country-specific advice and guidance, please visit our country pages at uel.ac.uk/ug-international Applicant Enquiries Our Applicant Enquiries team is available Monday to Friday (9am-5pm) for any questions. +44 (0)20 8223 3333 study@uel.ac.uk Information, Advice and Guidance For advice about starting university and choosing the right course, or guidance on finance and funding, contact our impartial Information, Advice and Guidance team. Based at our University Square Stratford building, they run daytime and evening drop-in sessions. For details visit uel.ac.uk/iag +44 (0)20 8223 4354

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We’re 17,000 students from more than 135 different countries and every conceivable background. We’re a global network of former students and industry connections. We’re a team of inspiring academics, world-leading researchers and dedicated support staff. We’re diverse, we’re original and we’re making a difference to society. We’re the University of East London. Choose from more than 150 different courses... Where will UEL take you?

You’ll be learning within a creative hub of art, design and technology with advanced digital fabrication resources. And you’ll be taught by highly skilled design practitioners with proven track records in the industry. On many of our courses, you’ll also have the opportunity to go on an international study trip.

School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering

3D DESIGN uel.ac.uk/ug-3d-design Our design courses develop your creative skills along with your technical expertise, and they’ll launch you on your path to becoming a designer. You’ll create products that answer people’s needs and improve their lives, or design new spaces for people to inhabit.

Interior Design, National Student Survey 2016 2 Product Design, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

Our students have strong employment prospects, and the quality of their work is reflected in the awards they receive. Our students have won prestigious awards from the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Starpack, ARTS THREAD, and Design and Art Direction (D&AD). As a design graduate, you’ll be able to showcase your work at the University, the annual Free Range graduate exhibition for creative students, or the New Designers exhibition at the Business Design Centre. During your course you will gain real-world experience working on industrially relevant projects. We place a strong emphasis on completing ‘live’ group projects, as these will enable you to develop key interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate and work collaboratively. We have a low student-to-staff ratio, which means you’ll get to work in small groups and have more contact with tutors and lecturers. You’ll be joining a creative hub of innovative design studios based within the adjoining School of Arts and Digital Industries.

This means you’ll be able to observe other design projects, share ideas, participate in cross-curricular competitions and enjoy evening lectures from inspiring designers. Whichever course you choose to study, you can be sure you’ll have plenty of field trips to help you keep up with the latest industry developments. Our students have visited exhibitions such as the Engineering Design Show, as well as prestigious construction projects like the Tate Modern Phase 2 Extension and the Canary Wharf Crossrail station. Interior Design students had the chance to visit Victoria Beckham’s new boutique in Mayfair, with interiors by celebrated US architect Farshid Moussavi. On many of our courses, you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a study trip abroad to visit places of manufacture as well as leading international museums and exhibitions. We’ve travelled all over Europe as well as further afield to countries such as Japan and South Korea.

93%

of students agree that staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching. 1

92%

of students agree that staff are good at explaining things. 2

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Architectural Design Technology, BSc (Hons), (Accredited by CIAT), K101 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-architectural-design-technology-bsc

112

Engineering Design, BEng (Hons), H151 uel.ac.uk/ug-engineering-design-beng

112

Interior Design, BA (Hons), 4W53 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-interior-design-ba

112

Product Design, BSc (Hons), H764 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-product-design-bsc

112

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Our fantastic location close to the City of London and the Canary Wharf financial district offers rich opportunities for placements and internships for accounting and finance students.

Royal Docks School of Business and Law

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE uel.ac.uk/ug-accounting-and-finance

Our fully accredited courses will give you a thorough understanding of accounting and finance. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll set you on the path to a rewarding career in financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, corporate finance and many other managerial-level positions.

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Why us?

Study for our accounting and finance degree and you’ll be joining a multinational, multicultural community of students in one of the world’s most important financial centres.

Because our courses are closely aligned to the professional bodies, you can be sure you’re kept up-to-date with all the latest developments in the accountancy profession.

With exam exemptions available from all of the professional accountancy bodies, our courses will fast-track you on the route to becoming a qualified accountant, or to an accountancy and finance-related career.

You’ll learn and be assessed in ways that mirror the real world, including presentations, pitches and assignments, in addition to the more traditional lectures and seminars.

Our four-year MAccFin (Hons) Accounting and Finance integrated master’s course gives you exemptions from all the professional exams so you’ll graduate as a qualified accountant.

What we’re researching

Our dedicated accounting academics are active researchers. Many are exploring issues that are headline news, keeping up-to-date with modern trends and ways of thinking. It means you’ll be taught by people with a passionate interest in passing on the very latest knowledge and understanding. For example, Dr Shampa Roy-Mukherjee, our Head of Accounting & Finance, has research interests in Middle Eastern finance and economic policy.

You’ll be taught by lecturers and tutors with strong academic credentials and significant commercial experience within companies such as PWC, Prudential, and Standard & Poor’s.

Prudential Bank Limited before joining UEL. He is currently researching the impact of religious social norms on financial reporting and earnings management practices. Dr Chau Duong is carrying out research in the areas of behavioural finance and earnings management, while Dr E. Ambe is researching areas of entrepreneurial capital convertibility in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Eric Boahen, Senior Lecturer and Accounting and Finance Programme Leader, worked for both PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and

main professional accountancy bodies accredit our courses.

91%

overall student satisfaction. 1 Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons), N420 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-accounting-and-finance-ba

112

Accounting and Finance, MAccFin (Hons), N400 uel.ac.uk/ug-accounting-and-finance-maccfin

112

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Our £21 million SportsDock facility was used by Team USA as a training base for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our courses attract some of the UK’s most talented athletes, including European 200m champion Adam Gemili.

School of Health, Sport and Bioscience

APPLIED SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCES uel.ac.uk/ug-applied-sport-and-exercise-sciences

Whether you’re an international athlete or a weekend warrior, sport has the ability to inspire you and improve your health. It’s a global industry with great opportunities for an exciting range of careers. In the shadow of London’s Olympic Park, we’ll give you a flying start.

Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education 2015/16 2 Sports Coaching, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

Our Applied Sports and Exercise Sciences department supports over 500 students, making it one of the largest in the UK.

work placements and internships, we have superb connections with clubs and sports organisations at local, national and international levels.

We’ve made sure our courses give you the skills and credentials you need for a rewarding career in sport. You can learn about the science behind sporting performance in areas such as psychology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning.

Our students regularly undertake placements at sports clubs such as West Ham United, Derby County, Millwall and Essex County Cricket Club, while our sports therapy students have worked at the London and Berlin marathons.

It’s important to match theory with practical experience, so we’ll make sure you put your learning into practice during your study. When it comes to

What we’re researching

Our research explores areas such as positive sport psychology, exercise physiology, nutrition, and physical activity and wellbeing. We’re committed to civic engagement – learning through real-life projects that benefit society – and our research impacts positively on the lives of our students and local people.

95%

of our Applied Sports and Exercise Sciences graduates in work or further study after six months. 1

93%

of students are satisfied with the teaching on their course. 2

In fact, our students have travelled the globe to develop their skills. Countries recently visited include the United States, China and Holland.

An example of one local project is our ongoing support of the NHS and Sport England with New Life Through Sport. As part of this project, UEL students deliver sport and physical activity sessions to individuals in east London suffering from mental health conditions.

Our students are actively engaged in the local community in a number of sports clubs, charities and centres.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Applied Community Sport (West Ham United Foundation), FdSc, 8N80 uel.ac.uk/ug-applied-community-sport-fdsc

Sports Performance and Coaching, BSc (Hons), ∆ (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-sports-performance-and-coaching-bsc

112

Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hons), C600 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-sport-and-exercise-science-bsc

112

Sport, Physical Education and Development, BSc (Hons), B993 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-sport-physical-education-and-development-bsc

112

Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons), C630 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-sports-therapy-bsc

112

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We enjoy unconditional recognition from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects’ Registration Board (ARB). You’ll study in one of the biggest regeneration areas in Europe – perfect for placements and field trips.

School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering

ARCHITECTURE uel.ac.uk/ug-architecture

Architecture combines art, science and technology to create artefacts, buildings and places with the power to transform our living environment. Our award-winning department produces bright, innovative people who go on to develop the spaces where people will live, work and play.

Architecture, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

We’re an award-winning, internationally recognised department. Two of our lecturers are part of a team that won Britain’s most prestigious visual arts award, the 2015 Turner Prize.

And our students engage with events internationally. In 2014, they exhibited as part of the highly esteemed Venice Biennale and the London Festival of Architecture.

Our students are exceptional too. One of our students won the international SOM/Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) undergraduate prize. Another is the only student representative on the RIBA Council, while another won the American Institute of Architects (AIA) travel scholarship.

Our courses will set you on the path to becoming an architect, landscape architect or designer, with many providing exemption from part 1 of the ARB/RIBA professional examinations or those of the Landscape Institute.

Our students also achieve professional success. In 2013, three of our students were on the project team that won the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize, Britain’s highest architecture accolade.

You’ll learn in small class sizes from practising architects and designers, in workshops and studios using professional quality equipment. And you’ll gain significant hands-on experience working on real-life projects.

in London for academic support. 1

in London for overall student satisfaction. 1 Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 1), BSc (Hons), K100 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-architecture-bsc

120

Architectural Design Technology, BSc (Hons), K101 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-architecture-design-technology-bsc

112

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You’ll be taught by major art figures such as sculptor Richard Wilson, Turner Prize winner Grenville Davey and award-winning film maker John Smith. Our students have been winners and nominees in competitions such as The Times Big Picture Photographic Award, the Hix Art Award and the Jerwood Drawing Prize.

School of Arts and Digital Industries

ART & DESIGN uel.ac.uk/ug-art-and-design

Learn from major figures in British art and design. Push the boundaries of your creativity and imagination alongside internationally acclaimed fine artists, graphic designers, photographers, animators and illustrators.

Graphic Design, National Student Survey 2016 2 Illustration, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

UEL’s art and design courses are growing in reputation. The quality of the graduates that we’re helping to shape reflects the enviable standard of teaching offered by our distinguished practitioners and researchers. We offer a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. You’ll work in a wellequipped, studio-based environment and enjoy access to free equipment hire and dedicated exhibition spaces and studios. We have production areas for design, illustration, painting, digital imaging, 16mm film and printmaking, and fabrication workshops that include firing, woodwork, metalwork and bronze casting, laser cutting and 3D printing.

We give your work the chance to be seen. We offer live presentation opportunities not only in the vibrant London scene but elsewhere in the UK and internationally. Our exceptional contacts mean you could land invaluable work placements. Three students recently had the privilege of helping Tim Flach, one of the world’s finest photographers of animals, during his filming of an ad campaign. Some of our guest speakers include Aardman Studios (the producers of Chicken Run and Wallace and Gromit), Raffaela Lepanto (Editorial Photo Editor and Photography Consultant) Christiane Monarchi (Editor, Photomonitor), Ian Emes (Animator) and Paul Carter Robinson (CEO of ArtLyst).

100%

of students agree that the course is intellectually stimulating. 1

93%

of students agree that staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching. 2

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Animation, BA (Hons), WFWP ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-animation-ba

112

Fine Art, BA (Hons), W100 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-fine-art-ba

Graphic Design, BA (Hons), W216 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-graphic-design-ba

Illustration, BA (Hons), 4J23 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-illustration-ba

Photography, BA (Hons), W641 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-photography-ba

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Last year, we opened the doors to our new £2.4 million teaching laboratory. You’ll learn in state-of-theart facilities that will have a great impact on your student experience. You’ll enhance your employability with invaluable placements in hospitals, research laboratories and the commercial world.

School of Health, Sport and Bioscience

BIOSCIENCE uel.ac.uk/ug-bioscience

All undergraduate bioscience courses have an optional placement year or short-term placement (2-3 months).

At UEL, our focus is on the human biosciences. Our course topics range from researching the molecules that control cells through to studying the body as a whole, including how it reacts to disease and treatment.

Destinations of leavers in Higher Education 2015/16

Why us?

You won’t sit around watching from the back of the lecture hall at UEL. We think the best way to explain the way in which the body works, and how to make it better, is through hands-on experience. You’ll be immersed in practical work from the very start of your degree – either in our suite of newly-refurbished laboratories (which also house our brand new chemistry degree), or by working in a hospital pathology lab.

Your research projects could make a real difference in areas such as pharmaceutical and biomedical science, and you’ll have the chance to present your findings to leading scientists at national research meetings. You’ll be learning from the best. Our staff are highly experienced and well-regarded in their fields, and have excellent industrial and academic links.

It’s this rigorous laboratory training and hands-on experience that employers are really looking for in graduates of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects.

What we’re researching

90%

of Biosciences graduates in work or further study after six months. 1

We have two research groups: one working in medicines and the other in infections and immunity. We’re also involved in research to predict new drugs – or bioinformatics as it’s known. We use computers to study and process data to help predict what a new drug structure will look like before making it.

We often carry out research in collaboration with other leading research universities in London, including University College London and King’s College London, as well as overseas institutions. Students studying at all levels have an opportunity to get involved with our research work.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons), B940 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-biomedical-science-bsc

112

Biochemistry, BSc (Hons), C700 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-biochemistry-bsc

112

Chemistry, BSc (Hons), F100 uel.ac.uk/ug-chemistry-bsc

112

Medical Physiology, BSc (Hons), B121 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-medical-physiology-bsc

112

Pharmaceutical Science, BSc (Hons), B200 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-pharmaceutical-science-bsc

112

Pharmacology, BSc (Hons), B210 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-pharmacology-bsc

112

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You will gain knowledge and skills recognised and accredited by professional bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, or the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Your learning will equip you to be effective in the real world of business. In addition to key aspects of managing a business, your course will teach skills that employers are looking for, such as information management, effective presentation and problem solving.

Royal Docks School of Business and Law

BUSINESS uel.ac.uk/ug-business

All undergraduate business courses have an optional placement year.

If you want to learn business skills you can use anywhere, UEL is for you. Our strong links within the industry will enable you to network with business leaders across the corporate world. And if you would rather start your own business, we will support you with help from our Centre for Innovation Management and Enterprise.

Human Resource Management, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

Our business programmes give you the best of both worlds – an excellent education in business theory backed by the chance to apply your skills and knowledge to the real world. We’ll support you in finding work experience or an internship during your studies to boost your understanding, credibility and CV. You can spend a full year on a work placement, perhaps in one of the hundreds of major, forwardthinking companies based in east London and Canary Wharf that work with many of our students. Our business management course gives you a comprehensive understanding of business – from finance to entrepreneurship – complete with accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute. We also offer

What we’re researching

We are committed to an evidence-based approach to business and management through our research and scholarships. Our academic staff are actively researching at the cutting-edge of business and management. A number of our staff are key members of influential policy working groups within the UK and abroad, advising the government, businesses and the not-for-profit sector. Our research centres, such as the Centre for Innovation Management

more specialist courses in marketing and human resource management, with relevant accreditations from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. We will support you with extracurricular activities that focus on entrepreneurship and employability, enabling you to discover your true strengths and interests before entering the world of work. Whatever you choose, you’ll have opportunities to network with professionals in your field and build a career portfolio to showcase your skills and knowledge. We will help you to sharpen your talents and achieve your ambitious career aspirations.

and Enterprise (CIME), are focused on achieving and sustaining globally recognised thought-leadership in entrepreneurship. Another of our centres, Centre for Islamic Finance Law and Communities (CIFLAC), is engaged in research in ethical banking and finance. STAMP (the Centre for the Study of States, Markets and People) promotes advanced and applied research in fields related to management and economics.

90% of students said our teaching staff were ‘good at explaining things’. 1

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Business Management, BA (Hons), N200 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-business-management-ba

112

Human Resource Management, BA (Hons) ∆ (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-human-resource-management-ba

112

Marketing, BA (Hons), ∆ (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-marketing-ba

112

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We’re one of only a handful of universities who offer weekly site visits to major construction and civil engineering projects. We have excellent connections with industry giants such as Atkins, Waterman and Thames Water. We’re accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).

School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering

CIVIL ENGINEERING uel.ac.uk/ug-civil-engineering

Civil engineering underpins the infrastructure we take for granted – buildings, roads, railways, tunnels and bridges. If you’re a practical person who likes to solve problems, design and make things, our courses are for you.

Civil Engineering, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

Civil engineering at UEL is a practical and creative discipline with a great track record of student employment. Our courses are overseen by an Industrial Advisory Board that includes prestigious organisations such as Atkins, Waterman, Thames Water, SRK Consulting, WSP and the London Boroughs of Newham and Waltham Forest. You can be sure we deliver what employers need. You’ll be based at our Docklands Campus at the heart of a massive regeneration area. This base will be a springboard for you to see civil engineering and construction on-site, in action – not just in the classroom.

What we’re researching

Our staff bring a huge amount of research expertise to bear on their teaching, so you can be sure that what you study reflects the most up-todate thinking and practice. Alongside strong academic credentials, many have extensive industrial experience as practising civil engineers. Our expertise includes coastal and river engineering, structural analysis

You’ll have the chance to study all of the major disciplines of the profession, including structural, materials, geotechnical and water engineering. You’ll also have a personal tutor to support you and a course leader for each part of the course, and we’ll help you to find work experience to boost your practical skills and your CV. If you’re thinking about an integrated master’s, you’ll have the added advantage of being funded throughout without the need for an extra application.

and design, geotechnical analysis and design, laboratory modelling and computational structural mechanics. We’re also developing innovative technologies to promote carbonneutrality and eco-efficiency through our Sustainability Research Institute, which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

91%

overall student satisfaction. 1

in London for overall student satisfaction. 1

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Civil Engineering and Construction Management, FdSc, HK22 uel.ac.uk/ug-civil-engineering-and-construction-management-fdsc

Civil Engineering, BEng (Hons), H200 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-civil-engineering-beng

Civil Engineering, BSc (Hons), H205 uel.ac.uk/ug-civil-engineering-bsc

Civil Engineering, MEng, 4D77 uel.ac.uk/ug-civil-engineering-meng

120

Construction Management, BSc (Hons), K221 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-construction-management-bsc

112

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re education partners of industry-leading companies such as Microsoft, CompTIA and VMWare. This enables our students to access a huge range of software. All of our students complete a work-based learning module which, in some cases, can be undertaken overseas.

School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering

COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATICS uel.ac.uk/ug-computer-science-and-informatics

We live in an interconnected world. Billions of electronic devices connect to each another every day, using new and evolving information technologies. Those who can design, implement and maintain these systems will shape the future.

Computing, National Student Survey 2016

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Why us?

Computer science and informatics is not just about programming or designing websites but about understanding the impact of information technology on individuals, organisations and the wider society. Developing this understanding along with a sound grasp of technical solutions underpins all aspects of our teaching. We lie at the heart of cutting-edge research and offer a number of highly focused courses that mirror both the research expertise and industrial experience of our teaching team.

areas such as data mining, artificial intelligence, web and network technologies, software engineering and information security. In a rapidly changing technological landscape, mastery of such skills will ensure you’ll be in demand when it comes to entering the workforce. We’ll help kick-start your career through our excellent local, national and international links with employers and experts. And you’ll benefit from specialist laboratories that have been designed and configured with the very latest equipment and software.

Our courses provide the opportunity to develop knowledge in specialised

What we’re researching

Research is an essential part of what we do and feeds into our teaching. This guarantees that you are exposed to the latest developments in your subject. Our staff are involved in a wide range of cutting-edge research projects whose results are having a significant impact.

93%

Our Secure Software Engineering research group is working hard to make the mobile devices that are an essential part of our everyday lives more secure. Meanwhile, our Enterprise Computing research group is focusing

its attention on data centres and energy efficiency, ensuring that the environmental impact of information and communications technologies is reduced, wherever possible. We also have staff who are using data-mining tools and techniques to explore the Dark Web: websites used by criminal gangs and fraudsters to trade high-quality forged documents such as driving licences, exam certificates and utility bills.

overall student satisfaction. 1

in London for teaching on my course . 1 Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Computer Science, BSc (Hons), 1K45 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-computer-science-bsc

112

Computing for Business, BSc (Hons), G500 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-computing-for-business-bsc

112

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This is one of the very few undergraduate counselling training degrees in the UK awarded with professional accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). By the time you graduate you will have amassed at least 100 hours of client work. You will be well on your way to the 450 hours you need for full British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)Â accreditation.

School of Psychology

COUNSELLING uel.ac.uk/ug-counselling

Studying counselling at UEL offers a rare opportunity to gain an academic degree and a professional qualification. It is a dynamic and challenging course where you will grow personally while developing your professional skills and identity. You are required to secure your own personal therapy from the beginning of your training. This clarifies your own issues and helps you understand the therapy process and how it feels to be counselled. 68

Why us?

This course is a leader in contemporary undergraduate counselling training provision in the UK and beyond, with professional accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The course integrates therapeutic practices and counselling skills in an innovative way. You will learn about person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and existential approaches to counselling, as well as developments and new directions within the field. Our highly qualified and experienced trainers are active in research and clinical practice. In every aspect of your training, you will learn by doing. After each of your lectures and seminars you will apply what you have learned in our state-of-

What we’re researching

The topics we research within counselling seek to discover and share knowledge about professional practice across a broad range of interests.

the-art skills training facilities, ensuring that you put your newfound knowledge to the test in a practical context. Your learning and insights are enhanced through video and audio capture, coupled with a high trainer-to-trainee ratio that permits the provision of detailed feedback. The immediacy and depth of our technology-enabled training readies you for supervised practise in a local counselling service. “You’ll be immersed into a learning environment that will inspire, challenge and invoke your curiosity. You will develop a foundation of core counselling skills as you learn to apply theory to practise, and as you develop your own therapeutic style and identity.” – Dr Libby Watson, Programme Leader

‘attachment’ styles, working with mindfulness, culturally-adapted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and early interventions in support of young people.

Recent projects include: working with trauma, alleviating depression and anxiety, counselling offered to multilingual individuals, adult

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The training hours you’ll spend in our state-of-the-art skills training facilities, permitting you to explore and practise what you’ve learned in a live setting.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Counselling, BSc (Hons), B941 uel.ac.uk/ug-counselling-bsc

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Our staff are regularly called upon to provide advice to UK and overseas government departments, including the Home Office, US Department of Justice and the FBI. Our criminology department has excellent relationships with government departments and international bodies, including the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Justice and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

School of Social Sciences

CRIMINOLOGY & POLICING uel.ac.uk/ug-criminolgy-and-policing

How do you explain criminal behaviour? How should contemporary societies respond to – and punish – crime? If these questions interest you, then so will our criminology and policing courses, which enable you to investigate the nature of crime, criminality and criminal justice.

Guardian University league tables 2017 2 Criminology and Criminal Justice, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

Crime often makes the news – and UEL experts regularly appear on TV, radio and in the press to give expert opinion and analysis. We put this expertise to good use on our courses, where you’ll gain stimulating insights into high-profile issues by studying the nature and causes of crime and how it is dealt with, controlled and punished. From our ultra-modern teaching hub in University Square Stratford, you’ll

What we’re researching

Our criminology and policing team includes world-renowned experts and researchers. Professor Andrew Silke, Head of Criminology, has published multiple publications on criminology and policing. He has worked with numerous government departments, law enforcement and security agencies across the world, and he serves on the United Nations Roster of Terrorism Experts and the European Commission’s Radicalisation Awareness Network Centre of Excellence (RAN CoE), which develops state-of-the-art knowledge to

Criminology at UEL ranked in the top three among London universities. 1

90%

overall student satisfaction. 2

be ideally placed to take advantage of the many crime-related debates, meetings and conferences in London. We encourage you to get involved with local voluntary sector groups and gain valuable work experience. Our new policing course offers an indepth study of policing for those looking to pursue a career as an officer. The College of Policing recently announced that all new police officers in England and Wales will have to be educated to degree level from 2020.

prevent and counter radicalisation. Principal Lecturer Dr Anthony Gunter, who worked for over ten years as a community and youth worker in east London, researches gangs and gang culture. He’s the author of Growing Up Bad. Dr Mark Roycroft is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Policing, and a former Acting Superintendent and Detective Chief Inspector with the London Metropolitan Police. His research includes police decision-making and police leadership.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Criminology and Criminal Justice, BA (Hons), M930 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-criminology-and-criminal-justice-ba

112

Criminology and Law, BA (Hons), M911 uel.ac.uk/ug-criminology-and-law-ba

112

Criminology and Psychology, BA (Hons), M9C8 uel.ac.uk/ug-criminology-and-psychology-ba

112

Introduction to Law and Criminology, (Short course) uel.ac.uk/ug-introduction-to-law-and-criminology Law with Criminology, LLB (Hons), M1M2 uel.ac.uk/ug-law-with-criminology-llb

112

Policing, BA (Hons), N225 (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-policing-ba

112

Sociology with Criminology, BA (Hons), M9L3 uel.ac.uk/ug-sociology-with-criminology-ba

112

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I’m thankful to UEL for helping me get where I am today. UEL gave me a degree and a postgraduate qualification so that I could teach. My most memorable experiences include the fantastic lectures, especially when we made presentations. Ann Grisley BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies graduate.

Cass School of Education and Communities

EARLY CHILDHOOD uel.ac.uk/ug-early-childhood

Study one of our early childhood courses to explore the experience of childhood and deepen your understanding of young children and their families. You’ll be well-equipped to meet the high demand for early-years specialists. What career could be more rewarding?

Early Childhood Studies, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

We’re the largest early-years provider in London and, with a choice of pathways, we’re sure to have a course to suit your interests. Whether your goal is to develop a charity for children, to open your own nursery, to work with children with additional needs, or to teach a reception class, we’ll give you the skills you need for a successful career. You’ll look at childhood from a range of different critical perspectives and explore the factors that influence the childhood experience, including issues such as health, early-years legislation and global childhood inequalities. You’ll be taught by a team of academics from a broad range of professional

What we’re researching

85%

overall student satisfaction. 1

88%

of students agree their communication skills improved. 1

backgrounds, all of whom are united by a passion for early childhood. With our new Early Childhood with Education and QTS course you’ll also graduate with qualified teacher status (QTS). This means that you can go on to a career in teaching without the need to study for an additional PGCE. With high graduate employability this qualification provides a wide range of opportunities for career development across the early years education sector. Whichever course you choose, you’ll apply your learning to real-life projects and have opportunities to study offcampus. And you’ll leave equipped to take on any challenge in your future career.

Our International Centre for the Study of the Mixed Economy of Childcare (ICMEC) boasts a worldwide reputation.

Professor Penn has analysed the financing and regulation of childcare across the EU and in the Global South.

The centre brings together specialists in early childhood and those in economics, business and the private sector.

Professor Lloyd initiated the government commitment to provide free education to 40 per cent of two-year-olds.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Early Childhood and Special Education, BA (Hons), 1D47 uel.ac.uk/ug-early-childhood-and-special-education-ba

112

Early Childhood and Special Education (Online Learning), BA (Hons) 112 uel.ac.uk/ug-early-childhood-and-special-education-online-learning-ba Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons), X310 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-early-childhood-studies-ba

112

Early Childhood Studies (Online Learning), BA (Hons) uel.ac.uk/ug-early-childhood-studies-online-learning-ba

112

Early Childhood with Cache Level 3 (Foundation year), BA (Hons), X311 uel.ac.uk/ug-early-childhood-studies-cache-ba

Early Childhood with Education and QTS, BA (Hons), X301 (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-early-childhood-with-education-qts-ba

112

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Our location in east London is one of the biggest regeneration areas in Europe and an ideal base from which to research a range of ‘real-world’ political and economic issues. You’ll benefit from degree courses integrated with the political and economic hubs of Westminster and the City of London, offering you valuable networking opportunities and worldclass guest lecturers.

Royal Docks School of Business and Law / School of Social Sciences

ECONOMICS, POLITICS & POLICY uel.ac.uk/ug-economics-politics-and-policy

Are you interested in the political and economic challenges facing the world today? Would you like to understand the stock exchange, global financial markets, economic inequality and global economic policy? If so, we’ve got the course for you.

Why us?

We welcome students from all over the world to study our degrees. Join us and you’ll be learning in one of the world’s greatest economic and political hubs, offering you valuable networking opportunities and world-class guest lectures. On our economics, politics and policy course you’ll explore the major political and economic challenges facing the world today. You’ll study topical issues like economic inequality, political extremism, climate change and immigration, and you’ll leave with the ability to critically assess how governments, the European Union, and organisations like the World Bank shape and react to such issues. The course is designed to help you develop both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, a combination highly sought after by graduate employers.

individuals, companies, governments, central banks and institutions in an interconnected world. You’ll learn how to trade stocks and shares, and how to make sense of issues like inequality and stock exchange turbulence. You can boost your practical skills with our Bloomberg trading platform, acquiring in-demand investment management techniques and strategies that will look impressive on your CV. Whichever course you choose to study, you’ll learn through hands-on experience in ways that mirror the real world, including presentations, pitches and assignments, in addition to the more traditional lectures and seminars. We also offer a placement year that will allow you to put the theory you have learned into practice.

Study on our economics course, and you’ll discover the economic roles of

What we’re researching

You’ll be taught by active economists, political scientists and policy experts from across the university. Dr Branislav Radeljic is currently researching European Union Politics and the Western Balkans.

“ Our new Economics, Politics and Policy degree is designed to give you the tools you need to understand the complex and rapidly changing social world in which we live. It lays the foundations for graduate careers that are not just personally rewarding, but also have a positive social impact.”

Dr Jana Javornik is an expert in families and social care, with 15 years of policy experience working with organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations.

Dr Margarita Gelepithis conducts comparative research on the welfare state and the political consequences of inequality and labour market disadvantage. Dr Shampa Roy-Mukherjee has published on the Washington Consensus and the ‘Arab Spring’. Dr Tim Hall, Head of Global Studies at UEL, has done award-winning work to create a Living Wage zone across the London Borough of Newham.

Dr Margarita Gelepithis, Programme Leader.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Economics, Politics and Policy, BA (Hons), L200

112

uel.ac.uk/ug-economics-politics-and-policy-ba Economics, BSc (Hons), L100, (Subject to validation)

112

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An impressive 57 per cent of research carried out by academics at UEL’s Cass School of Education and Communities is rated either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. 1 Working closely with our partners in east London, the Cass School of Education and Communities trains more than 600 teachers every year.

Cass School of Education and Communities

EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION uel.ac.uk/ug-education-and-special-education

If you’re interested in a career in education, look no further. You’ll explore how people learn and why we teach the way we do. You’ll also study the politics, sociology, psychology and philosophy of education and debate the latest thinking, trends and developments.

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 2 Education Studies, National Student Survey, 2016

Why us?

Our education courses give you the knowledge to develop as an education practitioner, with the flexibility to specialise in the areas that interest you most. What makes them so unique is our extraordinary east London location. Set in the heart of this thriving, diverse, multicultural community, we offer current and relevant experience and opportunities to enhance your skills for employment. While teaching remains the favoured career of most of our education graduates, your course will also open

What we’re researching

92%

of students agree the course is intellectually stimulating. 2

92% of students agree that their communication skills improved. 2

Professor John Preston studies how disaster education could be improved by looking at how people receive, pass on and act on information in emergency situations, particularly through social media platforms.

up options to work in the wider young people’s workforce. Examples include children’s hospitals, environmental education centres, charities and prisons. We’re great believers in ‘learning by doing’, and you’ll have the option to take a volunteering module in your last year. You’ll also carry out an independent research project. 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.

Professor Andrew Ravenscroft’s research interests include the acclaimed RadioActive101 project, which uses radio as means of providing education to excluded groups throughout Europe.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Early Childhood and Special Education, BA (Hons), 1D47 uel.ac.uk/ug-early-childhood-and-special-education-ba

112

Early Childhood and Special Education (Online Learning), BA (Hons) 112 uel.ac.uk/ug-early-childhood-and-special-education-online-learning-ba Early Childhood with Education and QTS, BA (Hons), X301 (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-early-childhood-with-education-qts-ba

112

Education Studies, BA (Hons), X300 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-education-studies-ba

112

Education Studies (Online Learning), BA (Hons) uel.ac.uk/ug-education-studies-online-learning-ba

112

Education with Psychology, BA (Hons), 1C58 uel.ac.uk/ug-education-with-psychology-ba

112

Special Education, BA (Hons), XC61 uel.ac.uk/ug-special-education-ba

112

Special Education (Online Learning), BA (Hons) uel.ac.uk/ug-special-education-online-learning-ba

112

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Our strong industry connections give you theÂ opportunity to work at companies such as Gareth Pugh, Erdem, Vivienne Westwood and River Island. Our fashion courses get you noticed. Krasimira Stoyneva, a 2014 graduate, designed her own collection for MUUSE X after winning a Vogueorganised international competition. Chloe Draper, a 2015 graduate, won the prestigious Fashion Business Award at Graduate Fashion Week.

School of Arts and Digital Industries

FASHION & TEXTILES uel.ac.uk/ug-fashion-and-textiles

All undergraduate fashion courses offer an optional placement year.

From the design studio to the print workshop and the catwalk, our internationally acclaimed courses will prepare you, like so many talented UEL students before you, to make your name in the thrilling and competitive world of fashion.

Why us?

Our fashion and textiles department offers three exciting courses in design, textiles and marketing. They’re designed to mirror the working practices within this rapidly changing industry to ensure you’re perfectly prepared for a career in fashion. The reputation of UEL fashion students is remarkable. Our courses have gained national and international recognition through Graduate Fashion Week and national design awards like Diversity All Walks Beyond The Catwalk (presented

Our state-of-the-art fashion facilities include a dedicated machine workshop, screen printing and access to a digital bureau and studio space.

by i-D magazine) as well as the Lipsy Red Carpet Dress Award 2016. Our facilities include dedicated manufacturing workrooms, screen printing and dyeing facilities, allowing you to master the handmade element of creative design. You’ll also gain skills in digital printing, laser cutting, threedimensional printing and computeraided design – knowledge that will help you to bridge the gap from education to your professional career.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Fashion Design, BA (Hons), W230 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-fashion-design-ba

112

Fashion Marketing, BA (Hons), 4C25 uel.ac.uk/ug-fashion-marketing-ba

112

Fashion Textiles, BA (Hons), 4P53 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-fashion-textiles-ba

112

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We’re the top modern university in London for our area of research. A remarkable 86 per cent of our research was rated either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

School of Health, Sport and Bioscience

HEALTH uel.ac.uk/ug-health

You won’t just improve people’s lives but you’ll help transform them after studying on our groundbreaking health promotion, public health, and health management courses. This important and rewarding work could change your life, too.

Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education 2015/16 2 Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014

Why us?

By taking one of our health studies courses, you can nourish and improve people’s wellbeing and help them to maintain a healthy life. Our courses have an immediate and real practical impact in the community. They demand special people who want to improve society and who want to make a difference. With a growing need for health professionals in all areas, our committed, supportive and expert staff will

What we’re researching

Our acclaimed research into public health links in with UEL’s internationallyrenowned Institute for Health and Human Development (IHHD), which regularly carries out research across the UK and overseas. The IHHD has been heavily involved in more than 50 significant projects since its foundation in 2006. UEL staff and

prepare you for a career in this wideranging field. It could be in the NHS, private health services, community health organisations or the related commercial sector. Our employers like, need and want UEL graduates. That’s because by the time you leave us, you’ll have undergone work placements, gained real-life experiences and applied training, which makes you exceptional guardians of the nation’s health.

students have conducted research and developed programmes to improve health and wellbeing, particularly in some of London’s poorest communities. This includes the £1.9 million, fiveyear project on antenatal care, led by Professor Angela Harden and carried out in collaboration with other London universities and Barts Health NHS Trust.

85%

of Public Health graduates in work or further study after six months. 1

in London among modern universities for research quality. 2

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Public Health, BSc (Hons), B910 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-public-health-bsc

112

Public Health and Health Promotion, BSc (Hons), B995 uel.ac.uk/ug-public-health-and-health-promotion-bsc

112

Public Health and Health Services Management, BSc (Hons), B991 uel.ac.uk/ug-public-health-and-health-services-management-bsc

112

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Our work placements reflect our excellent reputation and contacts. Our history students have helped aboard the Steam Ship Robin project, at the RAF Museum and at the Black Cultural Archives, and our journalism students have worked with leading professionals from organisations like BBC Mobile. Our graduates have made their names in a variety of fields. One is now writing storylines for a national soap opera. Another has become a noted playwright.

School of Arts and Digital Industries

HUMANITIES & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES uel.ac.uk/ug-humanities-and-creative-industries

From advertising to journalism, creative writing to writing history, our stimulating programmes will inspire your imagination and talent, preparing you for a rewarding working life in the cultural and creative industries.

Advertising, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

You could be working on a placement at a newspaper, advertising agency or museum. Or writing sports reports from Wembley. Or publishing your literary work through our magazine, The Galleon. Or soaking up knowledge from worldrenowned experts in their field. The point is, you don’t just study our courses, you live them. Our courses cover a broad range of disciplines but share a common core: a desire to get you critically involved in the heart of your subject. That includes learning from internationally respected scholars, active researchers and leading professional practitioners.

94%

overall student satisfaction. 1

We believe in the ‘doing’ as much as the theory. So, you’ll engage in work-based learning projects and placements and have access to excellent resources such as film studios, printmaking workshops, a multimedia production centre and a writing centre. You’ll engage in debate and discussion with tutors, students and visiting experts. We’ll prepare you for an exciting work and creative life, following in the footsteps of our many graduates who have gone on to enjoy huge success across a variety of fields.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Advertising, BA (Hons), N561 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-advertising-ba

112

Creative and Professional Writing, BA (Hons), W800 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-creative-and-professional-writing-ba

112

English Literature, BA (Hons), Q200 uel.ac.uk/ug-english-literature-ba

112

History, BA (Hons), V100 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-history-ba

112

Journalism, BA (Hons), P500 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-journalism-ba

112

Sports Journalism, BA (Hons), P502 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-sports-journalism-ba

112

Urban Cultures, BA (Hons), L479 (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-urban-cultures-ba

112

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UEL is the only UK university that offers an undergraduate degree in NGO and Development Management. Our students have secured jobs at leading organisations within the sector, such as Médecins Sans Frontières, the British Red Cross, the Refugee Council and the World Health Organisation.

School of Social Sciences

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT uel.ac.uk/ug-international-development

International development does not always bring about positive results. For instance, Africa has developed over the past 30 years, yet become poorer. How can that be and what can be done about it? Our unparalleled expertise will inform you and give you the opportunity to bring about change.

International Development, National Student Survey 2016

Photograph: Childreach International – A child in Nepal being interviewed by a Childreach International volunteer

Why us?

UEL is unique. No other university in the country offers you the chance to gain valuable work experience in a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in a developing country as part of your course. We’ve built up a fantastic network of placement contacts within the UK and across the globe. Many of them have a special connection to UEL because they are graduates of the same course you’ll be studying.

What we’re researching

The research being carried out by our staff is truly global in its reach and impact. Stretching across every region of study on the undergraduate courses, it is brought to life in the classroom by people who have operated in the field – another way in which our International Development courses at UEL are so unique.

Our alumni have founded their own NGOs in various parts of the world, including Ghana, Uganda and Peru, and they are committed to offering placements to UEL students. Our tutors are world-renowned for their research. They infuse their teaching with the knowledge they have gained in the field. You’ll be able to use the skills they teach you to build a career and make a difference to people’s lives.

Our areas of research interest include overcoming urban deprivation in Mumbai, the economy of natural resources in Tanzania, Latin American migrants in London and the effects of conflict on children in Syria, Lebanon and Palestine.

in the UK for ‘teaching on my course’, ‘organisation and management’ and ‘personal development’ 1

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

International Development, BA (Hons), L920 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-international-development-ba

112

NGO and Development Management, BA (Hons), L9L4 ∆ (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-ngo-and-development-management-ba

112

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Our school was ranked as the best modern university in London and the second-best modern university in the country for sociology research in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). Our International Relations tutors contributed significantly to this ranking. Our close links with political organisations (in addition to those at Westminster), include the trade union UNISON and the Citizens UK Movement for Change, who offer internships to UEL students.

School of Social Sciences

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS uel.ac.uk/ug-international-relations

Studying international relations at UEL will help you to understand how global justice works. You’ll learn the theory and practice behind international human rights regimes and how political change around the world can be brought about by international social movements.

International Politics, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

Studying international relations at UEL will open your eyes and open doors. While you will tackle mainstream issues, we also make a point of covering issues that are often marginalised, like gender, the environment and North-South relations. And we ensure you have plenty of opportunity to put what you learn into practice.

years two and three and the second in year three as part of the Community Organising module. If you’re interested in taking your studies abroad, there’s also an opportunity to broaden your horizons by spending a term studying in Brazil at the SENAC University in Sao Paulo.

You can take advantage of internships at two points during the course. The first opportunity comes between

What we’re researching

Dr Tim Hall, Head of Global Studies at UEL, is leading one of our ‘London Scholars’ programmes that aims to create a Living Wage zone across the London Borough of Newham. Our undergraduate students are in touch with the ten biggest employers in the borough to discuss best practice in implementing the Living Wage. Our students took part in a similar project in Whitehall, where four Government departments changed their wage structure to reflect the Living Wage.

Professor Erika Cudworth is co-chair of the Feminist Research Group at UEL, as well as teaching the course modules of Politics, State and Society, and Women, Power and Politics. She is also an expert in the research fields of environment and society relations, and global environment politics. As with all of the social sciences at UEL, you’ll benefit from the research findings of your tutors who will in turn offer you the chance to apply course theory in a work placement.

in London for ‘teaching on my course’, ‘assessment and feedback’, ‘personal development’ and ‘overall satisfaction’. 1 Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

International Relations, BA (Hons), L240 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-international-relations-ba

112

Law with International Relations, LLB, M1L2 uel.ac.uk/ug-law-with-international-relations-llb

112

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All of our LLB courses are qualifying law degrees, which means you can take the next step into a legal career with complete confidence. As an extra benefit of studying with us, you can obtain an additional diploma from the National Association of Licensed Paralegals.

Royal Docks School of Business and Law

LAW uel.ac.uk/ug-law

As a law student, you’ll tackle the fundamental questions facing society. You’ll develop an understanding of key areas of English, European and International law and investigate ideas at the heart of human rights, such as fairness, justice and equality.

Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education 2015/16 2 Law, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

You’ll receive a comprehensive legal education with the chance to put your theory to the test. Many students choose to volunteer at our Legal Advice Centre with local solicitors who support local people with real cases for free. From our base in University Square Stratford, you’ll join a community of around 1,000 law students and gain insight into the role of law in its social, political and economic context. We have great facilities, including a chamber for moots and mock trials. You’ll benefit from our strong links with legal bodies and law firms, with visiting speakers to inspire new thinking.

What we’re researching

Our staff have wide-ranging research interests and keep up-to-date with the latest issues, trends and thinking in law and the legal profession. The Centre on Human Rights in Conflict explores the relationship between human rights and conflict. You’ll benefit from specialised knowledge in this area with the human rights module we teach to all undergraduate students.

82%

of Law graduates in work or further study after six months. 1

83%

overall student satisfaction. 2

You’ll enjoy a range of options in your final year – from intellectual property and commercial law to crime and criminality. We also offer specialist degrees. You can study law with international relations or criminology, or our new business law course which provides an understanding of legal issues for businesses, including contracts, consumers and employment. Our new two-year foundation degree has been designed to meet the growing demand for paralegals in London. Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the third year of our LLB Law degree. We also offer an Introduction to Law and Criminology course that provides an alternative route into a law degree for those who don’t have traditional qualifications. Our staff keep abreast of new research, so you’ll be kept up-to-date, too. You’ll be taught by researchers, many of whom have worked in the legal profession – and some of whom still do. Other research interests include medical law and ethics, financial and company law, consumer rights, children’s rights and youth justice, Islamic law, confidentiality and whistle-blowing.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Business Law, LLB, ∆ (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-business-law-llb

112

Criminology and Law, BA (Hons), M911 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-criminology-and-law-ba

112

Introduction to Law and Criminology, (Short course) uel.ac.uk/ug-introduction-to-law-and-criminology

112

Law, LLB (Hons), M100 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-law-llb

112

Law with Criminology, LLB, M1M2 uel.ac.uk/ug-law-with-criminology-llb

112

Law with International Relations, LLB, M1L2 uel.ac.uk/ug-law-with-international-relations-llb

112

Law (Paralegal Studies), FdA, M900 (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-law-paralegal-studies-fda

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You’ll enhance your learning with expert guest lectures and site visits. And you’ll see how engineering theory is put into practice in one of Europe’s biggest regeneration areas – right on your doorstep.

School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING uel.ac.uk/ug-mechanical-engineering

Engineers design and make many of the products and objects we use every day. If you’re inventive and ambitious to make your mark, show us what you’re made of on one of our exciting engineering courses.

Mechanical Engineering, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

UEL engineering graduates have a strong track-record of finding work with leading companies, including Hitachi, Atkins, GE (Malaysia) and the Atomic Energy Authority. You’ll learn in labs with the latest equipment, from an academic team that boasts high-calibre industrial experience and a reputation leading research. If mechanical engineering is your passion, we’ll give you a broad grounding in all of the profession’s major areas. You’ll learn how to design, create and build devices that use mechanical motion, and how to apply the fundamentals of science and maths to create practical, useful solutions to problems. If you’re thinking about an integrated master’s (MEng) you’ll have the added advantage of being funded throughout your four years of study without the need for an extra application.

What we’re researching

91%

Our academic team are researching a wide range of areas in this fertile field. Engineers work to make things function better and more efficiently and our researchers are helping to lead the way in a number of areas, including communications technology and environmental engineering. Dr Lee, the programme leader, is researching efficient drug delivery to

Alongside traditional engineering modules, our new engineering management course includes management-related modules. This ensures you’ll be prepared for the increasing demand in the industry for engineers with management skills. On completion of the course you’ll be qualified to take a leading role in a technical or project management position. On all of our courses, our strong links with industry mean that you’ll be wellplaced to find work experience, and you can take the option of a year’s placement to develop your practical skills and boost your CV. After graduating, you’ll be well on your way to a stimulating engineering career.

the lungs in collaboration with University of Hertfordshire and University of Bologna. Dr Arunachalam, a senior lecturer, has expertise in a number of research areas, including lean six sigma, manufacturing simulation, total quality management, advanced manufacturing technology, nanotechnology and cloudbased manufacturing.

overall student satisfaction. 1

in London for overall student satisfaction. 1

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Engineering Design, BEng (Hons), H151 (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-engineering-design-beng

112

Engineering Management, BEng (Hons), HN10 (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-engineering-management-beng

112

General Engineering, BEng (Hons), H102 (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-general-engineering-beng

112

Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons), H100 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-mechanical-engineering-beng

112

Mechanical Engineering, MEng, H101 uel.ac.uk/ug-mechanical-engineering-meng

112

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Learn from leading figures in the industry, from filmmakers to media executives, in exceptional facilities such as our moving image studio and emotion lab. We offer opportunities for placements and work experience with major companies such as Endemol and the BBC.

School of Arts and Digital Industries

MEDIA & SCREEN uel.ac.uk/ug-media-and-screen

Make critically acclaimed films. Design awardwinning computer games. Create innovative apps. Equip yourself to thrive in the exhilarating, fast-moving digital media industry – a world UEL’s outstanding media and screen courses can open up for you.

Computer Games Design: Story Development, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

At UEL, our media and screen courses offer the perfect mix of practice and theory, propelling you on an exhilarating ride towards a rewarding future in the creative industries. Our courses are taught by internationally renowned academics and expert professional practitioners, and we have superb industry connections, from top news organisations to film production companies. You’ll be given a complete grounding in your specialist areas, and you’ll take advantage of UEL’s enviable facilities,

such as film, video and game production studios, Mac labs and edit suites. Guided personally by supportive tutors, some of whom are world-renowned in their fields, you’ll be encouraged to explore and experiment to find your own creative voice. And where better to learn than in the vibrant, artistic hub of east London? You’ll even get the chance to help your local community through projects such as teaching a computer games course to disadvantaged young people.

BAFTAs won by Computer Games Development graduate Ashraf Mohammad and his colleagues.

100% of students agree that staff have made the subject interesting. 1

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Computer Game Development, BSc (Hons), G453 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-computer-game-development-bsc

112

Computer Games Design: Story Development, BA (Hons), GWLF ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-computer-games-design-story-development-ba

112

Digital Media Design, BSc (Hons), WG2K ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-digital-media-design-bsc

112

Film, BA (Hons), W620 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-film-ba

112

Media and Communication, BA (Hons), P300 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-media-and-communication-ba

112

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You’ll be involved in groundbreaking research, and you’ll study in our superb facilities, including eight teaching labs and four specialist research labs.

School of Health, Sport and Bioscience

MEDICINE

IN ASSOCIATION WITH AUA uel.ac.uk/ug-medical-sciences This exciting course gives students a route into studying medicine and is approved by the General Medical Council (GMC). You’ll also be provided with hands-on, pre-clinical training, ensuring you’re wellequipped for a career in medicine.

Why us?

This six-year extended Doctor of Medicine course aims to meet the high demand for qualified doctors and gives UEL students the opportunity to study for an international degree. You’ll complete two years of study at UEL for a DipHE in Medical Science and then progress onto a four year international medical degree with the American University of Antigua (AUA). In preparation for your medical studies you’ll cover areas of human anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics. You’ll also spend four weeks each summer at

East Kent Hospital, gaining pre-clinical experience and early patient contact, ensuring a smooth transition onto the challenges of studying medicine. After this, you’ll then progress into the four year medical course, taught at AUA’s campus in Antigua. You’ll be provided with hands-on pre-clinical training at the on-campus simulation centre and at Mount St John’s Medical Centre, one of the most modern hospitals in the Caribbean. The final two years of clinical sciences is taught at AUA’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the US, UK and Canada.

Students who complete the DipHE and who do not wish to pursue a career in medicine can complete their BSc studies by transferring into the final year of one of our undergraduate bioscience courses.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Medical Sciences, DipHE, B992 (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-medical-sciences-diphe

112 95

Students who complete this course will gain an invaluable degree and become registered as an Adult Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

School of Health, Sport and Bioscience

NURSING uel.ac.uk/ug-nursing

Adult nursing is a rewarding and challenging career that enables you to make a real difference to people’s lives. You’ll learn from academic experts and professionals at clinical placements in some of the largest NHS trusts in east London.

Why us?

This course is delivered in close collaboration with local NHS trusts to ensure you gain hands-on, clinical experience in east London. This includes working within hospital and community settings. You’ll work with adults of all ages, with various physical and mental health conditions. Your aim will be to improve quality of life and deliver high-quality care to patients. If you enjoy caring for people and are interested in a career in a hospital, community or specialist nursing setting, this is the ideal course for you.

You’ll spend 50 per cent of your time on placement, so you’ll be immersed in clinical work from the very start of your degree. And you’ll be supported in practice by mentors who are qualified nurses and lecturers from the University. They’ll supervise, support and guide you through your course, helping you to develop the range of knowledge, skills, values and attitudes required to be an adult nurse.

NEW Rehearse your skills in UEL’s new Simulation Centre.

50/50 Practice and theory.

NHS

Complete clinical placements in NHS Trusts.

You can start this course in January or September.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Adult Nursing, BSc (Hons), B740 (Subject to validation)* uel.ac.uk/ug-adult-nursing-bsc

112

* This course is subject to validation/approval by the NMC in the summer of 2017.

You’ll have opportunities for placements and work-based learning with professional companies, communities and schools across London. We’ve recently invested £750,000 in specialist performing arts equipment at our state-of-the-art campus.

School of Arts and Digital Industries

PERFORMING ARTS uel.ac.uk/ug-performing-arts

Our performing arts courses are all-embracing, bringing our talented students together with east London’s creative world in exciting collaborations. We rank first in the UK for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback, Academic Support, Organisation, Management, Learning Resources, Personal Development and Overall Satisfaction. 1

Drama, Applied Theatre and Performance, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

Everything we do at our well-equipped University Square Stratford (USS) site is geared towards helping you develop your individual and creative potential in the world of music, dance, applied theatre and performance. You’ll be taught in hi-tech studios and specialist performance spaces by professional practitioners with major

reputations in writing, performance, production and applied practices. Celebrating the richness and diversity of east London will be central to your work. You’ll interact with the local community and extend the local to the global through international exchanges.

TOP

in UK for ‘teaching, assessment and feedback’, ‘academic support’, ‘organisation and management’, ‘learning resources’, ‘personal development and overall satisfaction’. 1

100% overall student satisfaction.1

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Dance: Urban Practice, BA (Hons), W590 uel.ac.uk/ug-dance-urban-practice-ba

128

Drama, Applied Theatre & Performance, BA (Hons), W442 uel.ac.uk/ug-drama-applied-theatre-and-performance-ba

112

Music Performance and Production, BA (Hons), WJ39 uel.ac.uk/ug-music-performance-and-production-ba

112

Music Technology and Production, BSc (Hons), J930 (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-music-technology-and-production-bsc

112

Performing Arts, BA (Hons), W470 uel.ac.uk/ug-performing-arts-ba

112 99

We’re the only university in London that offers an undergraduate degree in podiatry. You’ll be following successful graduates such as Paul Fisher, England and Great Britain men’s basketball lead physiotherapist, and Joanne Woollard, an advanced wound-care podiatrist at the Royal Free Hospital in London.

School of Health, Sport and Bioscience

PHYSIOTHERAPY & PODIATRY uel.ac.uk/ug-physiotherapy-and-podiatry

Guided by our expert and supportive teaching teams, you’ll receive first-class preparation for a rewarding career in these important disciplines, and help people suffering from injury, illness or disease.

100

Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education 2015/16 2 Podiatry, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

We boast the only university degree course in London that concentrates on podiatry, the healthcare specialism that deals with care, disorders and treatment of the foot. We were also the first UK university to run a physiotherapy degree course, so we are particularly proud of both of these courses and in the excellent practitioners they help to develop.

What we’re researching

Head Physiotherapist of Essex County Cricket Club. You’ll have outstanding equipment and facilities with which to work and undertake research, as well as plenty of practical study and the opportunity to take part in invaluable work placements. Some of our students have volunteered at the Royal Ballet School, others at Millwall Football Club.

Our academics and graduates have a fantastic range of experience. Senior Lecturer Dr Jill Ferrari is a podiatrist at Great Ormond Street Hospital. And graduate Chris Clarke-Irons is now the

You will be extremely employable when you leave us, having completed at least 1,000 hours of clinical practice by the time you graduate.

Dr Kellie Gibson is currently leading a research trial to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of off-the-shelf orthotics and custom orthotics in people with early Rheumatoid Arthritis.

This grant was awarded by the W. Scholl Foundation and is run in collaboration with colleagues at Glasgow Caledonian University.

95%

of Physiotherapy and Podiatry graduates are in work or further study after six months. 1

94%

overall student satisfaction. 2

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons), B160 uel.ac.uk/ug-physiotherapy-bsc

120

Podiatry, BSc (Hons), B330 uel.ac.uk/ug-podiatry-bsc

120 101

Psychology at UEL is ranked first in the country for the impact of its research. 2 All psychology degrees within the UEL School of Psychology are fully accredited by the British Psychological Society and are the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

School of Psychology

PSYCHOLOGY uel.ac.uk/ug-psychology

Psychology is about understanding the human mind and human behaviour. By studying at UEL you’ll be joining a psychology department that’s one of largest and most successful in the country – and gaining a degree that employers really value.

102

Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education 2015/16 2 Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014

Why us?

The School of Psychology at UEL is one of the largest and most highly respected psychology departments in the UK. We’ve been teaching students for more than 50 years.

Being such a large and diverse department means that we are able to offer our undergraduate students a huge choice of optional modules to study alongside core subjects.

Our school is made up of undergraduates, postgraduates, doctoral students and highly qualified teaching staff with an extraordinary breadth of knowledge.

What we’re researching

Psychology at UEL has been ranked joint first in the country in terms of the impact of its research. Sixty-eight per cent of the research is rated as ‘internationally excellent’ with twenty-five per cent of this as ‘world-class’. 2

Recent staff projects include: HIV and disability in South Africa, childhood trauma and psychosis, environmental influences on the development of orchid and dandelion children, and risky decision making amongst investment bankers.

We are internationally renowned for our work in critical psychology, cognitive and neuropsychology, developmental psychology, drugs and addictive behaviours, and psychology and social change. Staff in the school also research a full range of psychological subdiscipline areas.

81%

of 2016 Psychology graduates in work or further study after six months. 1

National ranking for impact of psychology research. 2

BPS accredited lease note that these Psychology-related P courses belong to other UEL Schools and therefore are not BPS accredited.

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Business Psychology, BSc (Hons), C802 uel.ac.uk/ug-business-psychology-bsc

112

Child Psychology, BSc (Hons), C823 uel.ac.uk/ug-child-psychology-bsc

112

Clinical and Community Psychology, BSc (Hons), C892 uel.ac.uk/ug-clinical-and-community-psychology-bsc

128

Criminology and Psychology, BA (Hons), M9C8 uel.ac.uk/ug-criminology-and-psychology-ba

112

Education with Psychology, BA (Hons), 1C58 uel.ac.uk/ug-education-with-psychology-ba

112

Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons), C816 uel.ac.uk/ug-forensic-psychology-bsc

112

Psychology, BSc (Hons), C800 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-psychology-bsc

112

Psychology by distance learning, BSc (Hons) uel.ac.uk/ug-psychology-by-distance-learning-bsc

112

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We launched the first psychosocial undergraduate course in the UK in 1985. This means we have unrivalled experience in teaching the subject and a fantastic depth of knowledge. You can develop your skills on a placement in east London. This might be as a Samaritans counsellor or a youth worker at a drugs centre.

School of Social Sciences

PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY & PRACTICE uel.ac.uk/ug-psychosocial-theory-and-practice

Our psychosocial course offers a powerful pathway towards personal and professional development. We look at how identity is shaped by culture, gender, class and life experience, asking questions that cannot be answered by psychologists, sociologists or social workers alone.

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Psychosocial Studies with Professional Practice, National Student Survey 2016 Psychosocial Studies, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

The first psychosocial degree course launched at UEL in 1985. It’s the oldest, most established centre for the study of the subject in the UK.

experience with social and cultural context, seeking new solutions to the difficulties facing society today – such as conflict, racism, loneliness and violence.

We ask questions such as ‘What shapes people?’, ‘What makes people unhappy or anti-social?’ and ‘How are we influenced by our surroundings, the films we watch, and the newspapers and social media we read?’ We also then ask, ‘How can we make things better?’

We do this by expanding the normal scope of social psychology and sociology to include studies of psychoanalysis, groups, culture and identity.

We investigate social psychology by analysing the interaction of personal

What we’re researching

Dr Darren Ellis’ research is concerned with the psychosocial dynamics of emotion in a number of spheres. Darren has co-authored a book entitled Social Psychology of Emotion and is presently writing a monograph for the Routledge Studies in Science, Technology and Society series entitled Emotion in the Digital Age. He is also co-editing a book on Social Media and Affect. Professor Corinne Squire researches narrative methods, online stories, HIV, citizenship, cuts and precarity, and is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.

100%

Our teaching is rich, varied and personalised. We have over three decades of experience that no other university can match.

Dr. Bethany Morgan-Brett has received funding as an early career researcher for her project, The Impossible Choice: Making decisions of care for and with older parents. Dr. Heather Price is conducting research at the Mulberry Bush School, a residential National Centre of Excellence for the education of children with severe emotional and behavioural difficulties. She is also involved with Speech Bubbles, a drama-based mediation organised by the London Bubble Theatre Company, assisting local primary schools for children with speech and language difficulties.

Dr. Cigdem Esin’s research interests are also in narrative methodologies, as well as gender, power and politics, life stories of immigrants and visual narratives.

student satisfaction. 1

98%

of students are satisfied with the academic support they receive. 2

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Psychosocial Theory and Practice, BA (Hons), C890 ∆ (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-psychosocial-theory-and-practice-ba

112

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Get the professional and academic training you need to qualify as a social worker in England. Our Social Work course was rated top amongst London’s modern universities for teaching on the course. 1

Cass School of Education and Communities

SOCIAL WORK uel.ac.uk/ug-social-work

Social Work is one of UEL’s flagship courses. Study it and you’ll learn how to help the most vulnerable members of society. You’ll develop from a student into a practitioner with excellent skills in supporting, protecting and speaking up for the people you help.

106

Social Work, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

We’re one of the main social work training providers in London, with an excellent reputation for the quality of our teaching. We’re accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council to award professional qualifications in social work alongside academic degrees. These qualifying courses meet government requirements, including stipulated numbers of supervised practice days in local statutory and voluntary social work agencies. You’ll have a head-start when it comes to finding a job in social work. We have excellent links with local agencies and employers, many of whom offer our graduates jobs as newly qualified social workers.

What we’re researching

90%

of students agree the course is intellectually stimulating. 1

Our Centre for Social Work Research (CSWR) generates knowledge in social work thinking and methods. It also helps and encourages more social workers to become involved in research to improve shared knowledge. Our founding goal is to shed light on the underlying processes in practice and policy-making. We also work to strengthen the evidence base for ‘relationship-based social work’. This places the client-practitioner relationship at the heart of practice.

Our academic staff are all professionally qualified and registered social workers, so they bring personal experience as well as relevant and current in-depth knowledge to their lectures and classes. Our lectures are always lively, highly participative and interactive. Our new social and community work course offers a route into working with children, young people and their families, in areas such as community engagement and support, youth work, and advocacy work. Should you wish to qualify as a social worker, you can then progress to one of our postgraduate courses in social work.

risk of self-harm or suicide, safeguarding and child protection, social work and education as well as the transformation of welfare in the UK. The CSWR is led by Professor Stephen Briggs, who teaches on the social work course. His current research interests are, among other fields, adolescent mental health, psychoanalytic approaches to suicide and self-harm, and infant observation and its application to understanding infant mental health.

Current research themes include relational approaches to people at

93%

of students agree their communication skills improved. 1

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Social Work, BA (Hons), L501

120

uel.ac.uk/ug-social-work-ba Social and Community Work, BA (Hons) (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-social-and-community-work-ba

N/A 107

Our research is outstanding. We were the top-ranked modern university in London and the second modern university in the UK for sociology research in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. Our location in east London is one of the biggest regeneration areas in Europe – and an ideal base from which to research a range of social issues and problems.

School of Social Sciences

SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL POLICY uel.ac.uk/ug-sociology-and-social-policy

Have you ever wondered why social inequalities exist? Where racism comes from? Why people are concerned with their national, ethnic and religious identities? If you’re interested in these kinds of questions, sociology and social policy is for you.

108

Sociology, National Student Survey 2016 2 Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education 2015/16

Why us?

With its mix of poverty and wealth, multiculturalism and urban change, east London is the perfect place to apply sociological theory to real-life issues and policy dilemmas. You’ll be taught by experts who are passionate about their subjects and committed to both teaching and research. While we examine issues at national and international levels, placements and fieldwork in east London lie at the heart of our teaching. A work placement

What we’re researching

is a core part of the final year of our sociology and social policy course. Whether it’s helping victims of domestic violence at women’s shelters in Greenwich or getting involved with organisations such as Working Links who guide offenders on their journey from social exclusion to social inclusion, you’ll be learning by doing.

We’re taking the lead on local, national and international issues.

Dr Eric Taylor Woods is researching nationalism and religion.

Head of Sociology and Social Policy, Syd Jeffers, has worked on racism and policy for the Home Office, and Dr Helen Kim is researching racism in London nightclubs.

Professor Gargi Bhattacharyya takes an international perspective, researching racism in relation to the ‘The War on Terror’.

Dr Jana Javornik is exploring parental employment and work-family policies in the UK and across the world, while

Dr Penny Bernstock has recently written a book on the housing legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

TOP

of all London’s modern universities for learning resources. 1

100% of our students are in work or further study within six months of graduating. 2

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Sociology and Social Policy, BA (Hons), L300 ∆ (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-sociology-and-social-policy-ba

112

Sociology with Criminology, BA (Hons), M9L3 uel.ac.uk/ug-sociology-with-criminology-ba

112

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We’re one of only a handful of universities who offer weekly site visits to major construction projects. We have a stellar record in helping students find work placements with leading firms such as Taylor Woodrow and Morgan Sindall, and on major projects such as Crossrail. We are professionally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), and the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).

School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering

SURVEYING & CONSTRUCTION uel.ac.uk/ug-surveying-and-construction

Look around. We’re surrounded by buildings. The built environment could not exist without the topographical work by surveyors and project planning by construction managers. What kind of future can you build?

110

Surveying and Mapping Sciences, National Student Survey 2016

Why us?

In 2015, most of our second-year Surveying and Mapping Sciences undergraduates went on industry work placements. Every one of them secured a full-time job upon graduation. It goes to show how highly our students are valued by the industry – and how well we prepare them for the world of work. Our courses give you the fundamentals to pursue a wide range of careers, covering everything from land surveying and mapping to logistics and site planning. You’ll learn in some of the best teaching laboratories in London, where you’ll use the latest equipment.

What we’re researching

While surveying and construction are hands-on subjects, UEL staff have wide-ranging research interests that develop their areas of expertise. Many have distinguished careers in surveying and construction, which reinforces their academic credentials. Senior Lecturer Peter Lakin’s interests include building information modelling, using digital technology to model buildings and places, land and engineering surveying, and construction management.

Our teaching staff can also draw on professional experience to back up their academic credentials. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to work and learn off-campus. Our Docklands campus is in a fantastic location at the heart of a massive regeneration area, and we arrange construction site visits almost every week. Our courses include hands-on field trips in both engineering surveying and construction logistics where we solve real-life and simulated problems.

Senior Lecturer Ian Lemon has research interests in construction management as well as sustainability issues such as reducing CO 2 emissions at design stage. Mike Hurst, Construction Management Course Leader, has carried out research into the use of mobile applications to manage site operations and e-communication within the design and construction process. He is a technical author with a number of core construction-related textbooks published.

91%

overall student satisfacation. 1

94%

of students agree that staff are good at explaining things.1

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Civil Engineering and Construction Management, FdSc, HK22 uel.ac.uk/ug-civil-engineering-and-construction-management-fdsc

Construction Management, BSc (Hons), K221 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-construction-management-bsc

112

Surveying and Mapping Sciences, BSc (Hons), H206 uel.ac.uk/ug-surveying-and-mapping-sciences-bsc

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I had an amazing three years. The support from lecturers is really helpful and encouraging. I loved the course and got to cover some very interesting topics, many of which have helped me land the job I have today. Sonji Isaac BA (Hons) Tourism Management graduate.

Royal Docks School of Business and Law

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & EVENTS MANAGEMENT uel.ac.uk/ug-management

Our programmes balance academic rigour with practical, industry-led skills that will help you to build a successful career. If you are searching for a rewarding career in the hospitality, tourism or events industries, our management programmes are for you.

112

HESA Student Record 2016 2 Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education 2015/16

Why us?

Our courses are designed to be flexible. Whether you choose tourism, hospitality or events management, your first year will cover a range of common areas, enabling you to discover your strengths and interests and then later decide where to specialise. All these sectors have a huge demand for talent, so you will graduate with exciting, global opportunities whatever you choose. We have fantastic links with leading companies in London, having worked closely with major events enterprises and cultural institutions like the National Trust and English Heritage. We offer the opportunity to undertake a placement module with an organisation during your second year or, alternatively, if you’re keen to start up your own business, we’ll support your entrepreneurial ambitions.

What we’re researching

80%

of Hospitality Management students achieved a 1 st or 2:1 in 2016. 1

85%

of Hospitality Management graduates in work or study after six months. 2

Management is an evolving field and UEL academics are leading projects that keep up-to-date with the latest trends and take their subjects in new and exciting directions. As a student you can be confident that you’re learning from people with enthusiasm and expertise at the forefront of their profession.

Above all, our courses will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to build a rewarding career. Our courses have benefitted from a superb programme of guest speakers, with experts from a huge range of industries coming to share their insight with our students, including: entrepreneurs, branding experts, journalists, and consultants from institutions like the Museum of London, Stratford Circus, Adventure Alternative, the British Guild of Travel Writers, and Think! Sponsorship. You’ll also have the chance to visit many of these attractions and companies on our field trips to see how theory is put into practice. You’ll network with industry experts, and make the most of our industry-led curriculum.

tourism development, heritage, sports, marketing and consumerism. Such research is embedded into your lectures via an array of guest speakers, complementing your knowledge with up-to-date information from their experience in the tourism, hospitality and events industry.

Our staff have a wide range of research interests in tourism, hospitality and events. Areas of academic study include culture and the arts, sustainable

Course & UCAS Code

UCAS Points

Events Management, BA (Hons), N820 ∆ (Subject to validation) uel.ac.uk/ug-events-management-ba

112

Hospitality Management, BA (Hons), NVNV ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-hospitality-management-ba

112

Tourism Management, BA (Hons), N800 ∆ uel.ac.uk/ug-tourism-management-ba

112

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Index 01

Welcome

About us

Fees & funding

Applying to UEL

Subject areas

3D Design

Accounting & Finance

By printing this year’s prospectuses on Cyclus Offset rather than on non-recycled paper, we reduced the environmental impact by:

54 Applied Sport & Exercise Science

33,386 kg of landfill 8001 kg CO2 and Greenhouse gases 813,633 litres of water 103,033 kWh of energy

Architecture

54,242 kg of wood

Art & Design

Bioscience

Business

Civil Engineering

Source: Carbon footprint data evaluated by Labelia Conseil. Virgin fibre paper data from latest European BREF data. Art direction & design UEL Design & Publications

66 Computer Science & Informatics 68

Counselling

Criminology & Policing

Early Childhood

Economics, Politics & Policy

Education & Special Education

Fashion & Textiles

Health

Typography Museo Raleway Paper Cyclus Offset Print Linney Group

82 Humanities & Creative Industries 84

International Development

International Relations

Law

Mechanical Engineering

Media & Screen

Medicine

Nursing

Performing Arts

100

Physiotherapy & Podiatry

102

Psychology

104

Psychosocial Theory & Practice

106

Social Work

108

Sociology & Social Policy

110

Surveying & Construction

With special thanks to all staff, students and alumni who have contributed to this publication.

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Disclaimer This publication has been prepared some months before the academic year to which it relates, and whilst every care has been taken to ensure accuracy at the time of going to press, its ongoing accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In particular, we are constantly developing and improving the programmes, modules and options described in the publication, and we reserve the right to modify or discontinue them.

Throughout this publication you will find degrees marked subject to validation. While expected to be running in 2017/18 these programmes were still in the approval stage at the time of publication. No part of this prospectus is to be construed as an offer or the basis of any agreement between UEL and an individual.

For comments and queries regarding this prospectus, please contact study@uel.ac.uk

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96%

in the UK for the impact of our psychology research, beating Oxford and Cambridge. 94% of our research is ‘internationally recognised’ or higher (REF 2014).

100% of first year students were allocated rooms on-campus in the last two years.

student satisfaction for practice placements – above the 88% sector average (NSS 2016).

Award-winning library (RICS 2016).

Seven outfits designed by UEL fashion students for Absolutley Fabulous: The Movie.

£1.5m Our scholarships and bursaries supported over 3,400 Home and EU students in 2016/17.

10 Free core textbooks for every undergraduate student.

Six UEL athletes competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics.

SUPPORT FROM THE START We will advise and support you from the moment you apply to the day you graduate – and beyond. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Ninety-four per cent of our research is officially classified as either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2014). WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES We have invested £170 million in facilities in recent years –including a state-of-the-art library, Student Support Hubs, and one of the best indoor sports complexes in London. REAL-WORLD LEARNING We’ve made sure that every course has employability skills and work experience opportunities built in. ON-CAMPUS LIVING We are one of the very few universities in London to offer modern and secure on-campus accommodation. You will be living in friendly, comfortable surroundings in our waterside Student Village. SUPERB LOCATION Our campuses in Stratford and Docklands are just minutes away by train from the famous attractions of central London.

Top 10 for student diversity in the UK (Hotcourses Diversity Index 2016).