University of East London, details of East London university

East London

University ranking

• 2010  106
• 2009  =105
• 2008  93

History

• Established as a university in 1992, University of East London is a modern university with a heritage dating back to 1898.
• The ultra-modern Docklands Campus, opened in 2000, was London's first new university campus in 50 years.

Location and transport

• Based on campuses at Stratford and Docklands in London.
• Stratford Campus is close to the site of the 2012 Olympics, with all the opportunities that offers, and to Stratford Station.
• Docklands Campus is set in a stunning, waterside location close to Canary Wharf and with its own DLR station, Cyprus.

Accommodation

• Around 800 rooms are available in the brand-new student village, opened 2007.
• A further 400 rooms are available in the distinctive and colourful circular Halls of Residence. On-campus accommodation starts from £92 per week
• All rooms have en-suite facilities and internet access points.
• More details about accommodation at the University of East London is available here.

Entry standards

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• Typical offers are 160 UCAS tariff points, but can be higher for some programmes.
• More information about entry standards at the University of East London is available here.

Bursaries and Scholarships 

In receipt of full Maintenance Grant  £319           

Sport   Scholarship £1,000

Academic achievement Scholarship £1,000

• Tuition fees (2009): £3,225.
• Placement year tuition fee (2008): £1,570.
• Year abroad tuition fee (2008): £3,145.
• UEL Progress Bursary: £500 for completing first year; £300 for completing second year; £300 for completing third year.
• Bursary also available to all EU students.
• Two hundred Achievement Scholarships a year for academic, sporting and performance arts achievement.
• Fifty Refugee Scholarships to cover the difference between home and overseas fees.
• In kind benefits include books, equipment, fees for field trips (package valued at £750 over three years).
• For more information on bursaries and scholarships at UEL, visit the website.

Student mix

• Approximately 48:52 male to female ratio.
• 80% home students, 20% international.
• 98% of students from a state school.

Course flexibility

• Considerable flexibility – most programmes offer part-time and full-time modes, and students can usually switch modes during their studies.
• Many programmes also offer February start dates.
• It is also possible to change degrees after starting.

Teaching standards

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• High ratings for teaching standards across a wide range of programmes.

Research standards

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• Rated in the top ten modern universities after the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise.

Academic strengths

• Particular strengths include Anthropology, Architecture and the Visual Arts, Cultural and Media Studies, Education, Psychology and Sports Science.

Student facilities, including Library and Computing

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• 24/7 term-time access to multimedia libraries.
• The Docklands Library is housed in a brand-new, state-of-the-art building, including a 600-station networked Trading Floor.
• Further major computing suites are available to all students.

Disability services

• For information on disability services at the University of East London, telephone 020 8223 7611 or 020 8223 4440,email or visit the website.

Students' Union

• An active Students' Union runs bars and cafes, dozens of clubs and societies, campaigns and entertainment.
• More details about the students' union at the University of East London is available here.

Sport

• The union runs a number of successful sports clubs.
• The university has appeared within listings of the top ten Sports Science degrees.
• The university’s outdoor gym is the only one of its kind in the UK.
• More information on sports at the University of East London is available here.

Recent/prospective new builds

• The recently completed £130-million development programme included new libraries, computing centres, student village, clinics, studios and engineering workshops.
• New centres for the Business School, School of Computing and Technology, and Knowledge Dock were opened by The Queen in 2007.
• A new Education Centre is scheduled for completion in 2008.

Availability of part-time work

• Plentiful in East London.
• Help and support is given to all students seeking part-time work and placements.
• More information on part-time work at the University of East London is available from the careers service.   

For further information

• www.uel.ac.uk
• admiss@uel.ac.uk
• Docklands campus, 4-6 University Way, Londond, E16 2RD
• +44 (0) 20 8223 3000
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