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Section One Professional Postgraduate Study 2011/2012

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Professional Postgraduate Study at the University of East London

Open days: uel.ac.uk/openday Email us: [email protected] Call us: +44 (0)20 8223 3333 Apply: uel.ac.uk/apply International students: [email protected]

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Section 1 – Studying at UEL

Study at UEL 6Career opportunities 8London 10Campuses 14Accommodation 18Learning resources 20Living costs 23Supportive community 25Sports 26 International students 28Research 30Graduate School 32Tuition fees 34Funding 36Applying to UEL 39

Section 2 – Academic Schools

School of Architecture and the Visual Arts 42Royal Docks Business School 52

School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering 62Cass School of Education 76School of Health and Bioscience 88School of Humanities and Social Sciences 106School of Law 122School of Psychology 130UELconnect 144

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Study at UELStudying at UEL is not just about getting a qualification – it’s about making a difference. We aim to equip you with the tools to enable you to transform not only your own life but also the communities in which you live and work. To achieve this, we aim to deliver innovative teaching and research that is intellectually stimulating and based on academic excellence and, at the same time, provide an outstanding student experience.

We offer:• programmes that are relevant both to you and to employers• flexible study options, including full-time, part-time and distance learning• programmes that are informed by our internationally recognised research• outstanding facilities that are second to none• a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship• an outstanding London location.

With the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games around the corner – both timewise and literally – and our own major investment in campus facilities, these are truly exciting times for UEL and East London. I hope you’ll join our community, and make these exciting times for you too.

Patrick McGheeProfessor Patrick McGhee

Vice-Chancellor

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Career opportunities

Employability TeamOur Employability Team is dedicated to making sure that you have a successful career after graduating from UEL. They provide a wide range of advice, resources and services tailored to your individual needs. We have one of the highest employability rates (measuring the number of graduates in employment or further education within six months of graduation) of any university in London, so you can be sure that studying at UEL is your passport to future career success.

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/employability

Key facts

• Career guidance service accessible for two years after graduation

• CV and job application writing and review service

• Interview preparation service and simulated assessment centres with top employers

• On-campus careers events.

Knowledge DockKnowledge Dock is the enterprise development service for UEL helping to connect students to the expertise and resources they need to set up their own businesses. Many students have gone on to set up successful businesses with the support of Knowledge Dock.

Key facts

• Entrepreneurship Society, created by students, focusing on developing business ideas and giving support to enterprising UEL students and graduates

• Business advice to develop your business ideas

• ‘Empower’ programme for ethnic minority female entrepreneurs

• Business start-up workshops to develop your business skills

• Funding opportunities for new businesses

• Hot-desking facilities from which to run your business

• Work placements to give you invaluable experience and help you market yourself to employers.

For further informationVisit knowledgedock.com

Studying at UEL can help you improve your career prospects. Our Employability Team and Knowledge Dock will help you develop skills and experience so that you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs or starting your own business.

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London

Inspiration and opportunityLondon is home to many of the world’s leading research centres, libraries, museums and archives. Whatever your field, studying in London offers inspirational opportunities to gain up-to-the-minute knowledge, develop crucial expertise and make contacts for your career.

As a major centre for business and the creative industries, and host city for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, London will enable you to gain invaluable work experience and access to a wealth of employment opportunities.

As a student at UEL you’ll be living in one of the world’s greatest cities. Our campuses are located in vibrant, affordable areas, and London’s great transport system ensures that all the benefits of living and studying in the capital are on your doorstep.

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Vibrant livingLondon is home to over 8 million people and a myriad of restaurants, theatres, carnivals, film festivals, shops and markets, parks, major sporting events and a growing number of free attractions. The capital’s sheer scale and diversity make it a vibrant place in which to live and learn, work and play.


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Amazing capitalDespite its size, getting around London and taking in the sights is quick and easy. From Trafalgar Square you can pop into the National Gallery, or stroll down Whitehall to see Parliament and Westminster Abbey. A few minutes walk and you can be in Piccadilly Circus and theatreland, or cross over the river and take in the South Bank, with its theatres, cafés, bookstalls, aquarium and, of course, the London Eye. You can walk up to Oxford Street and Regent Street for shopping, take in the street theatre and the arts at Covent Garden, or pay a visit to the Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, the Royal Parks… one thing’s for certain, you’ll always have something to do!

Campuses

Docklands CampusSituated in a stunning waterfront setting, our Docklands Campus provides a modern, well- equipped learning environment, with purpose-built lecture theatres and seminar rooms, a 24/7 library and learning centre, and a multimedia production centre with audio and visual labs and studios. Our Student Village is located on campus, providing purpose-built accommodation for over 1,200 students, together with a shop and launderette. A £21 million Sports and Academic Complex is due to open in 2012 and has been chosen as the base for Team USA for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Our campuses provide an inspirational study environment featuring state-of-the-art facilities, purpose-built student accommodation and great transport links.


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Schools

• School of Architecture and the Visual Arts

• Royal Docks Business School

• School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering

• Graduate School

• School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Key facts

• Great transport links including the Docklands Light Railway (Cyprus Station serves the campus) and London City Airport

• 25 minutes from London’s West End

• 24/7 Library and Learning Centre

• Children’s Garden early years nursery

• Student Village

• Cafés, restaurant and campus bookshop

• Student facilities include a café-bar, shop and launderette.


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Stratford CampusFollowing an extensive programme of refurbishment, our Stratford Campus provides impressive facilities located in the heart of Stratford, home of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Recent developments include new laboratories and computing facilities, a magnificent new building housing our Cass School of Education, and the Centre for Clinical Education in Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, one of the finest facilities of its kind in the country. Stratford has a busy town centre providing a large shopping centre, cafés, bars and restaurants, good leisure and cultural facilities and excellent transport links.

Schools

• Cass School of Education

• School of Health and Bioscience

• School of Law

• School of Psychology.

Key facts

• Great transport links including Jubilee and Central Lines, mainline train services and the Docklands Light Railway

• 25 minutes from London’s West End

• 24/7 Library and Learning Centre

• Restaurant and campus bookshop

• Student facilities including a café-bar.

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Accommodation

Student VillageYou can apply for a place in our Student Village regardless of which campus you are studying at. Demand for places is high, so you should apply for your place as soon as you can. We give priority to new students studying with us for the first time, students who live furthest away from UEL, students coming from overseas, and students with disabilities.

Accommodation types

All postgraduate students are accommodated together in either the east or west halls of residence. Each en-suite single bedroom is located within a flat with shared kitchen/dining facilities.All study-bedrooms feature the following:

• En-suite shower room including washbasin and toilet

• Telephone set up for incoming calls

• Data point for free, high-speed internet access via the UEL network

• Bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, bookshelves, pinboard and storage space.

Residential Services

The Residential Services Team is available all year round to help you find somewhere suitable to live on or off campus.

For further informationCall +44 (0)20 8223 5409, email [email protected] or visit uel.ac.uk/residential

Our Student Village, located at our Docklands Campus, provides purpose-built accommodation for around 1,200 students in a stunning waterfront setting. There are two well-equipped launderettes, and campus facilities include a bar, a refectory, coffee shop, campus shop and a bookshop.

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Learning resources

At UEL we are committed to supporting you through your studies and research. Our multimedia libraries, at the heart of both campuses, are equipped with all the facilities and resources you will need for success and provide specialist support through a team of subject librarians.

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/lls

Key facts

• Open 24/7 throughout the academic year

• Over 300,000 books, journals, audiovisual resources and archives

• Over 500 electronic books giving you online access to essential texts

• Over 25,000 electronic journals and databases

• Online library catalogue accessible on and off campus

• Self-service machines so you can take out, renew and return books without queuing

• Information skills training, including Endnote and referencing

• Develop your IT skills with the European Computer Driving Licence qualification

• Access to other libraries and specialist collections in the region.

IT facilities

UEL has invested significantly in technology to support you through your studies, including computing and multimedia facilities for general use, and specialist subject-specific facilities in our academic schools. Our state-of-the-art online facilities, delivered via UEL Direct, include a virtual learning environment which will allow you to study at your own pace, wherever you have internet access.

Key facts

• Over 1,500 networked computers providing free email and internet access and software including Microsoft Office, specialist learning and teaching packages, and statistical software such as SPSS

• Student helpdesks with friendly, knowledgeable staff

• Virtual learning environments to enable you to study at your own pace where and when you want

• Multimedia Production Centre (MPC)

• Impressive subject-specific facilities in our academic Schools

• Free wi-fi internet access

• All learning spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual systems.

UEL’s state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive learning and research resources will provide you with the tools for success in your studies. Our 24/7 multimedia libraries and innovative virtual learning environment will enable you to study how, when and where it suits you.


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Living costs

Working out your budgetThere are many things you will need to consider when budgeting for university. First you will need to think about what expenses you will have and then you will need to think about how you can generate income to cover these costs. To make this as easy as possible we’ve provided a list below of the common areas that you will need to consider.

You will find many tools online to help you create a budget. One of the best we have found is the range of student calculators provided by UNIAID available at studentcalculator.org.uk

Sources of income

• Loans and grants• Bursaries and scholarships• Savings• Employment• Overdraft and credit cards.

Expenses to consider

• Tuition fees• Accommodation• Utilities• Getting here• Getting about• Eating• Shopping• Study• Social life• Insurance.

Additional support

Our Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) is available to provide you with additional support with calculating your budget and finding alternative sources of funding.

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/smart

UEL’s unique location makes it one of the most affordable universities in the capital. Budgeting is an essential part of preparing for university; here are a few of our top tips to get you started.

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Supportive community

Our Student Services team provides the following support services:

• Children’s Garden Early Years Centre (nursery)provides safe, high-quality nursery provision at Docklands

• Counselling – our accessible, discreet, professional counselling services offer personalised support to students

• Wellbeing – offers a preliminary health service attending to students’ basic healthcare needs, together with referral and emergency arrangements, health promotion and advice

• Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) – manages student support funds including special funds and loans

• Disability and Dyslexia Unit – offers support, advice and information for students with disabilities and students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties

• Regional Access Centre (RACEL) – provides help if you need to apply for a Disabled Student Allowance (DSA). They can assess and supply an Assessment of Need report to send to your local authority (at no direct charge to you).

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/studentservices

ChaplaincyWe also have a Chaplaincy service that provides multi-faith support to meet the spiritual needs of all our students. There are advisers and volunteers from several faiths, including Christian, Muslim and Sikh, and prayer rooms, faith meetings and worship on campus.

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/chaplaincy

Our Student Services team is dedicated to ensuring you have a successful and happy time studying at UEL. They provide a wide range of information, advice and support from our on-campus Student Centres.

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UEL Sports

Student sports clubsSports clubs compete in British University and College Sports (BUCS) and other local competitions. Clubs either function completely independently or are linked to local sports clubs in the community. Current clubs include athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, cricket, football, handball, hockey, judo, karate, netball, rowing, rugby (men’s and women’s), swimming and volleyball.

If the sport you are interested in does not appear on the list above, please contact us as there may be the possibility of enabling you to set up a new club (as long as there is enough interest). You can also become a member of a local sports club, with opportunities to learn a new sport, train regularly or compete at a higher level (depending on your requirements).

Coaching and volunteeringUEL Sports can help you to gain coaching qualifications in a variety of sports. Courses run throughout the year at local venues, often with opportunities to receive paid casual employment on completion. UEL Sports also offers small grants towards students’ course fees if they can offer voluntary coaching back to a specific student sports club.

Intramural campus sportDuring the academic year, UEL Sports organises a range of recreational sporting and physical activity opportunities for students and staff. Our aim is to get more people active and healthy, and to improve wellbeing, through activity courses, taster sessions and recreational competitions.

FacilitiesFacilities include our Strength and Conditioning Centre at Stratford. UEL has also invested in the Memorial Park at Newham, where many of our clubs train and compete. A new £21 million Sports and Academic Complex will open at our Docklands Campus in early 2012. Team USA will use both our Docklands and Stratford campuses for training and support for its Olympic and Paralympic teams in 2012.

Special rates are also available to UEL students at four local authority leisure centres (East Ham, Atherton, Newham and Balaam). These facilities offer an excellent range of sports, from swimming to basketball, trampolining to netball, and athletics to badminton. They run exclusive student-only membership discounts during September and October.

For further informationCall +44 (0)20 8223 6398, email [email protected] or visit uel.ac.uk/sport

UEL Sports is your one-stop shop for sports and exercise at UEL. UEL Sports oversees the management of sports clubs, intramural sport, sports facilities, sports events, and coaching/volunteering in sport, satisfying your every need while at UEL.

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International students

The International OfficeThe International Office team will look after you from the time you start the application process through to the time you graduate and become an alumnus. You will get to know country specialists early on and meet the whole team during our Welcome Programme, which is specially designed to make you feel at home in London and at UEL.

Country visitsStaff from the International Office visit many countries around the world in order to help students through the application process. You can find out when we are next in your region by visiting our website.

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/countryvisits

Support while you are hereYour time at UEL isn’t just about study! The International Office arranges a week-long Welcome Programme for new international students, giving you the chance to integrate and meet other UEL students in an informal setting. The Welcome Programme is made up of practical information sessions as well as social events like a sightseeing tour of London and a welcome party. The Welcome Programme was voted the best in London by our students in the 2009 International Student Barometer.

There is also an ongoing programme of events and activities throughout the year to help international students get the most out of their time here. Recent events have included trips to the historic city of Oxford and the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Our International Student Advice team is on hand to provide information on immigration both prior to application and throughout your time at UEL. They also run monthly workshops about visas and schemes available to work in the UK on completion of your studies.

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A world-class university, we are a global learning community with over 23,000 students from 120 countries. Our staff come from all over the world and bring a wealth of international experience to our programmes. London is a cosmopolitan and exciting city and UEL is a great place at which to study.Our university offers hundreds of courses, most of which give the opportunity to work or study overseas as part of the programme.

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The application processIn addition to our traditional September intake, many of our programmes also start in February. You may find this an advantage if you need more time to plan and to apply for a student visa. A number of our courses, especially those in the English Language Centre, also start at other times of the year. This includes our one-semester Pre-Master’s Programme (Graduate Certificate in Business) and International Foundation Programme.

You can apply online by selecting the ‘Apply Now’ link on the programme information pages on our website. You will need to provide as much information about your academic and English language qualifications as you can. For the MBA, in particular, you will also need to detail your work experience. Check the sections on academic and English language requirements below. Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form and send it to us by e-mail attachment or post. You can download the application form from our website.

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/international

Academic entry requirementsWe accept a range of qualifications from across the world. You can check if we accept your qualification on our website. If your qualification is not listed you should still apply including detailed information about your studies.

English language entry requirementsFor postgraduate programmes, our normal requirement is IELTS 6.0 or 6.5, depending on the programme. However, we also accept many other English language qualifications, including TOEFL, PTE and some country-specific qualifications. We also have pre-sessional academic English language programmes if your IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or other scores need to be improved before you start your chosen programme.

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Research

Real-world researchWhether you choose a taught or research degree, you will benefit from studying at a university with a reputation for research excellence. Our researchers are committed to seeking viable and valuable solutions to problems of real-world significance, particularly in relation to the arts, human rights, the cultural and creative industries, health, social care, psychology and economic and social regeneration. They have also made significant contributions to policy, planning and industry, both globally and nationally. Our teaching is informed by the latest research ensuring that your studies are relevant and up to date.

Research institutesUEL has more than 50 research institutes, centres and groups. These unite high-profile academics in cutting-edge areas of applied research, ranging from refugee studies and wellbeing to environmental technologies and the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/research

Research for regenerationOur campuses in Docklands and Stratford lie at the heart of the Thames Gateway, Europe’s largest social regeneration project. UEL is making a critical contribution to this transformation and has been recognised by the EU and the UK Government through joint funding of Knowledge Dock, our enterprise development and support service. Knowledge Dock provides state-of-the-art research facilities and is now housed in a purpose-built centre at our Docklands campus.

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/gradschool

UEL is the top modern university in London and is in the top six modern universities nationally for research. Our strong performance in the most recent (2008) Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) confirmed the international reputation of our academic Schools for high-quality research.


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Graduate School

Research cultureThe Graduate School not only underpins your studies as a research student with an effective administrative infrastructure and quality-assured programmes, but fosters a strong research community while preparing you for the rigours of academic or professional practice.

As a research student, you will be based in one of our academic Schools and will have access to School-based resources, which may include dedicated postgraduate centres and social space, and specialist IT facilities. The Graduate School runs a research-skills training programme and regular workshops which provide you with opportunities for networking and real engagement with our research community.


Master of Research (MRes)The one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) MRes is a taught postgraduate degree which includes tuition in research methods and the completion of a research project. This degree is designed to provide a foundation either for doctoral-level study or to prepare you for advanced research in organisational, academic and industrial contexts.


Master/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/PhD)All our academic Schools offer MPhil and PhD degrees supervised by staff, many of whom were classified in the recent Research Assessment Exercise as conducting research of national or international significance.

Professional DoctorateProfessional Doctorates offer a greater practice-based element than a traditional PhD. They are specifically aimed at people working in relevant professional roles, and involve more taught or practice work than the traditional PhD.

For further information Full details of the research degrees offered by each School can be found in the programmes section of this prospectus or on our website at uel.ac.uk/pg

Our Graduate School develops research and scholarly activity in all academic areas. As a research student at UEL you will be a part of a community engaged in the development and application of new knowledge.


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Tuition feesOur programmes represent excellent value for money, providing you with a great education at an affordable price. Our Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) is available to provide you with advice and guidance to get you off to a flying start.


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Current feesFees for 2010–11 were not confirmed at the time of going to press. However, up-to-date information on current tuition fees can be found on our website at uel.ac.uk/pgfees

UK/European Union (EU) studentsIf you are a UK or EU student, you can pay your tuition fees in five equal monthly instalments over the first five months of your programme, without any additional costs or charges. The first instalment must be paid before you commence your studies.

UK/EU teacher training studentsPostgraduate teacher training programmes are treated as undergraduate programmes for fees payment purposes, and students may be eligible to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan and other funding from Student Finance England.

For details please contact:• Student Money Advice and Rights Team

(SMART) Call +44 (0)20 8223 6200 Visit uel.ac.uk/smart

• Cass School of Education Call +44 (0)20 8223 2832 (primary) or +44 (0)20 8223 2782 (secondary) Visit uel.ac.uk/pgce

International students (non-EU)As an international student you will be required to pay at least 50% of your fees before starting at UEL. The remaining fees can be paid in equal instalments over the first five months of your programme, with no additional costs or charges.

Part-time feesFees for part-time study are calculated on a modular basis. It is important to note that each programme has a minimum number of modules that can be taken in an academic year.To ensure we give you the most accurate information we have not included part-time fees in this prospectus. For part-time fees visit uel.ac.uk/pgfees

Payment of feesWe offer several payment options to suit your personal circumstances, including instalment payment schemes and a discount for early payment of your fees.

For queries regarding payment options email [email protected] or call our Finance and Registry Help Team on +44 (0)20 8223 7526.

Early payment discountIf you pay your full tuition fees in advance you will receive a 5% discount. Further information about this scheme will be sent to you after your place at UEL has been confirmed.

Further informationOur Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) is available to provide you with essential information and guidance on funding opportunities and loans and a whole lot more.



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Funding

Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART)The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) provides information, advice and guidance on a range of funding opportunities for home and EU students.


Access to Learning Fund (UK/EU students only)UK students who have applied for a Professional and Career Development Loan are eligible to apply for financial assistance from the Access to Learning Fund (ALF).


Employer-sponsored study (UK/EU students only)Your employer may be willing to contribute towards your fees. A postgraduate qualification can help you to upgrade your skills and knowledge, benefiting both you and your employer.

For further information Email [email protected]

Teacher training (PGCE) bursaries (UK/EU students only)UK/EU students enrolling on a postgraduate teacher training programme are entitled to a tax-free Teacher Development Agency Bursary.

For further informationVisit www.canteach.gov.uk, uel.ac.uk/education or uel.ac.uk/smart

UEL provides a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you pay for your studies. We also provide advice on applying for external funding.


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Part-time postgraduate fee waiversUEL offers fee waivers of up to 50% (up to a maximum of £500) to part-time UK/EU postgraduate students from low-income households.


Research CouncilsResearch Council studentships are open to UK/EU students providing grants for full- or part-time study.

For further informationVisit www.rcuk.ac.uk

Graduate SchoolThe Graduate School provides advice and support on funding for research students.


UEL alumni fee waiverWe offer an alumni discount to all students who enrol on a full-time postgraduate programme within three years of successful completion of their undergraduate degree or PGCE at UEL. The 10% discount will be deducted from your tuition fees after any Merit scholarships and before any early payment discount is applied. It can also be used in conjunction with other scholarships and funding. You don’t need to do anything to apply – just make it clear on your application form that you have previously studied at UEL and include your student ID number. We’ll do the rest.

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/study

International (non-EU) studentsFor details of our range of UEL Postgraduate International Scholarships and other scholarships visit uel.ac.uk/international


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Applying to UEL

International qualificationsWe accept a wide range of qualifications from across the world. You should not convert your qualifications to the UK equivalent but please ensure you include as much detail about your studies as possible on your application, specifically scores/marks/grades for all qualifications that you have achieved.

Criminal records and health checksDue to the nature of some programmes, further checks such as Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) or health checks may be required.

For further informationContact the Checks Officer by calling +44 (0)20 8223 6271 or visit uel.ac.uk/crb

English language requirementsFor postgraduate programmes our normal requirement is IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 (occasionally 7.0) or equivalent. English language requirements for each programme are listed on our website. We accept IELTS as well as many other equivalent-level qualifications.

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/international

Closing datesFor applications made directly to UEL there is no formal closing date, but it is advisable to apply as early as possible in the year leading up to the start of your studies, as many programmes fill up quickly. For programmes where applications are not made directly to UEL, such as teacher training via the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR), you should check our website for details of applicable deadlines.

For further informationVisit uel.ac.uk/apply

How to apply for taught degreesThe easiest and most secure way to apply is online at uel.ac.uk/apply. Our online application system enables you to complete your application via any internet-connected computer. You can save your application form and return to complete it at any time. When you submit your application we will send you an email to confirm that it has been received.

Applying to study at UEL is easy. We consider applications from students with a wide range of backgrounds, qualifications and experience, and our online application system will enable you to submit your application from anywhere with internet access.


You will be required to provide us with contact details of two referees to complete your application. Your referees will be able to upload their references for you directly, enabling us to process your application as quickly as possible.

If you are unable to apply online you can request a paper-based application form by calling +44 (0)20 8223 3333 or emailing [email protected]

How to apply for teacher training programmesApplications for teacher training (PGCE) programmes starting in September 2011 should be made via the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) www.gttr.ac.uk

For Primary teacher training programmes you should submit your application by 1 December 2010 to guarantee equal consideration. For all Primary teacher training applications made after 1 December 2010 and applications made for all other teacher training programmes at any time, we will consider your application provided that places are still available. It is therefore in your best interest to submit an application as early as possible.

How to apply for research degreesIf you are considering applying for a research degree, contact the Graduate School to discuss your research proposal before submitting an application. If the relevant school at UEL has the required expertise and facilities, you will be invited to complete an application form. In most cases, a submission of the application form will be followed by a formal interview.

For further informationContact the Graduate School by calling on +44 (0)20 8223 2976, emailing [email protected] or visiting uel.ac.uk/gradschool


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School of Architecture and the Visual Arts 42–51

Royal Docks Business School 52–61

School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering 62–75

Cass School of Education 76–87

School of Health and Bioscience 88–105

School of Humanities and Social Sciences 106–121

School of Law 122–129

School of Psychology 130–143

Additional Programme 144–145

Section Two – Academic Schools

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Section Two – Academic Schools

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Throughout this section of the prospectus you will see some programmes with CRB after the title.

These programmes involve working closely with children and/or vulnerable adults. Applicants are therefore subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Enhanced Disclosure check. A guide to the CRB check process can be found on our website at uel.ac.uk/crb – if you have any queries regarding this procedure, please contact Lucy Watson on +44 (0)20 8223 6271 or at [email protected]


our facilities

We offer an extensive range of facilities, most housed in our purpose-built aVa centre, designed by one of our own leading architects. facilities include studio spaces and drawing rooms, a digital output laboratory, extensive printmaking, woodworking and sculpture workshops, film and digital photography studios, fashion and textile workshops, and exhibition and gallery space. We also have permanent studio space at nearby trinity Buoy Wharf, a historic and artistically inspirational site on the banks of the thames, opposite the o2 arena.

leading experts

Across the School there are many internationally acknowledged specialists who contribute to the teaching programmes, including world-renowned artists such as Richard Wilson and Turner Prize-winner Grenville Davey, noted film-maker John Smith, photographer and artist Faisal Abdu’Allah and many renowned visiting architecture critics and speakers.

innovative research

Research in art, architecture and design, as well as the history of art, design and film, is thriving and valued. In the last Research Assessment Exercise we received a 4 classification. We aspire to build and develop our research as a crucial part of our future and as a sign of our commitment to innovative thinking and practice. Many of our staff are actively involved in research and in promoting research as central to and underpinning our teaching excellence.

events and activities

The School regularly hosts exhibitions and installations of students’ work, including shows by each of the departments within the School and for visiting artists. The year culminates with the AVA Visual Arts Degree Show and the Architecture end-of-year Exhibition, each of which showcases our students’ work and attracts leading figures from the art world as well as members of the public. We also exhibit externally, at events such as Graduate Fashion Week.

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My course is great but what’s really

impressed me is the level of support we have here. We regularly meet practitioners from industry, giving the programme a real practical aspect, not to mention the contacts we build up - that’s going to be a great foundation for the future.

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Professional Doctorate in Architecture The Professional Doctorate in Architecture is aimed at qualified design professionals, whether they are architects, engineers, product designers, urban planners or other. This doctorate focuses on practical investigation and development of exploratory models applied in the built environment. These investigations range in scale and scope from material and building components through to the development of urban prototypes, design or development frameworks dependent on the individual’s interests and experience. Through project-based research, the doctorate aims to work on live projects in collaboration with local, national and international agencies, industry and practice.

Programme structure

The doctorate comprises two 60-credit modules that derive from those offered in our Master’s-level architecture programmes including:

• MSc Computing and Design • MA Sustainability and Design • MA Urban Design • MA Interpretation and Theories • MA Landscape Architecture • MArch.


The Professional Doctorate in Architecture offers practitioners opportunity to build on research into materials, forms, or other architectural investigations developed in practice. This practice-based or design-based professional doctorate programme also offers a highly attractive pathway for practising architects who wish to engage with architectural education.

duration: Typically one to three years full-time, or two to four years part-time.

entry requirements: Architecture degree and/or RIBA Part 2 exemption. Applicants who already hold a Master’s qualification in a relevant field may be exempted from year one of the programme. All applicants will be interviewed.

start date: September.

MPhil/PhD by research Our MPhil and PhD degrees allow you to draw on the research expertise of our academic staff, at least two of whom will serve as your supervisory team. As well as enabling you to challenge established ideas and concepts, these programmes allow you to develop your personal and professional skills. You will have access to a wide range of learning and study skills support through your academic School and also through our Graduate School, which offers specialist support, advice and guidance, including tuition in researcher skills development. The Graduate School also offers advice on potential sources of funding.

Programme structure

These programmes comprise supervised research that leads to a thesis alone or a thesis and some other form of examinable outcome. You will receive formal and informal support to develop your research proposal and practical research skills.


Our postgraduate research graduates go on to a wide range of careers, including academic and research roles in the public and private sectors.

duration: Normally 18 months full-time or two years part-time for an MPhil (maximum three years full-time/four years part-time). Normally three years full-time/four years part-time for a PhD (maximum four years full-time/five years part-time).

entry requirements: The minimum entry requirement for registration for an MPhil is a second-class honours degree, or above, from a UK higher education institution, or a qualification regarded by the Research Degrees Subcommittee (RDS) as equivalent to such (eg a verifiable international qualification). The normal entry requirement for a PhD via MPhil registration is a first- or upper-second-class honours degree from a UK higher education institution, or a qualification regarded by the RDS as equivalent.

A 1,000–1,500-word research proposal, academic references and copies of relevant transcripts and certificates will also be required.

start date: September / February.



MArch Architecture The MArch offers practising architects, or recent graduates, opportunity for focused investigations into architecture. Students create poetic readings and from these form an architectural response through drawings, digital or parametric explorations, physical model making and writing. The MArch is structured on the atelier studio system, with options in supporting subjects that build on both studio design and thesis topics.

Programme structure

The MArch comprises two core modules and a thesis:

• Design

• Supporting Studies: Theory/Technical/Professional Studies.


Buildings and cities are constantly changing and architectural practice requires advanced design experience that integrates environmental design and responds to these transformations and transitions. Architects and designers able to address these issues are likely to strengthen their career prospects in both the private and public sectors.

duration: One year full-time.

entry requirements: RIBA Part 1 or equivalent plus some professional experience. Admission is by interview over portfolio.


MSc Architecture: Computing and Design This programme focuses on the use of the computer as an aid to developing architectural designs at the conceptual level, rather than a means of generating production information. It investigates ways of generating shape and form using forward-looking technologies, and covers both evolutionary algorithms and simulation models taken from artificial life and mathematics. The underlying theme is to make a connection between the understanding of form and space in architecture, and the processes needed for its creation.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises two modules with core and optional components. The modules are:

• Architecture and Urbanisms: Tools, Principles, Theories and Practice

– Computer-aided Architectural Design (core component)

– Visual Basic for AutoCAD (optional component)

• User Interface Design (optional component) – Architecture and Urbanisms: Theories, Context

and Practice – Theories and Systems in Architecture

(core module) – Advanced Practice (optional module).

You will also be required to complete a thesis.


The integration of environmental design with architectural and urban design practice is of ever-increasing importance. Architects equipped with these skills are increasingly in demand professionally in both the private and public sectors.

duration: One year full-time, two years part-time.

entry requirements: Normally a minimum 2.1 (or equivalent) architecture/built environment degree and/or RIBA Part 1 exemption. Applicants without these qualifications will be assessed on the basis of a short essay, portfolio and interview.


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MA Architecture: Interpretation and Theories This programme introduces a range of advanced studies in the history and theory of architecture. It is primarily concerned with the relationship of theories and ideologies to architectural practice, and develops this by engaging with fundamental issues in modern and current architecture. Central to its approach is an understanding of cultural thought, which forms the context of the development of architectural writing and architectural practice.

Programme structure

The MA comprises two modules with core and optional components. The modules are:


– Histories and Criticisms – Modernist and Current Theories

• Architecture and Urbanisms: Theories, Context and Practice

– Architectural Representation – Architecture and the Poetic.



Graduates of this programme have opportunities to develop careers as architectural teachers. The programme also provides an extra dimension to architectural portfolios, enhancing opportunities for furthering careers in architectural practice.


entry requirements: Normally a minimum 2.1 (or equivalent) degree in architecture/history of art or similar. Students without these qualifications will be assessed on the basis of a short essay, portfolio and interview.


MA Architecture: Sustainability and DesignThe need to consider the position of architecture in 2011 is as great as, if not greater than, it was at the beginning of the 20th century. Increased building legislation passed by governments leads to the obligation to rethink architecture’s practices and approaches. This MA addresses architectural responses to the latest environmental thinking and deals with both the quantifiable and the qualitative (unquantifiable) aspects of sustainable architecture, at both the macro and micro scales. The MA enables architects and designers to apply these specialist new skills in their own design practice and consultancy.

Programme structure

The MA comprises two main taught modules and a thesis. The modules deal uniquely with sustainability at both the building and city scales:

• Environmental Architecture:

Architecture and the Environment – Principles of Sustainability & Environmental Modelling; Principles of Environmental Design: application of theory into practice

• Urban Ecology: Theories and Contexts: Sustainable City Research – Urban Ecology Prototype Design.


The integration of environmental design with architectural and wider city-scale practice is increasingly important. Architects equipped with these skills are in demand professionally in both the private and public sectors. Graduates can expect to be employed as ‘environmental architects’ as well as environmental (design) consultants and advisers in the building industry.


entry requirements: Normally a minimum 2.1 degree (or equivalent) in architecture/built environment and/or RIBA Part 1 exemption. Applicants without these qualifications will be assessed on the basis of a short critical write up, portfolio and interview.




MA Architecture: Urban Design This programme explores and develops new forms of urban practice in cities undergoing rapid change. It aims to develop practical and innovative urban design strategies and positions, from neighbourhoods to whole cities. It is designed to develop tools for the urban designer and examines the boundaries between urban and landscape practice through emphasising their interdependence. The programme also explores how the relationship of climate, weather and materiality in an urban territory may give rise to specific solutions to generic questions.

Programme structure

The MA comprises two modules which include core and optional components. The modules are:


• Architecture and Urbanisms: Theories, Context and Practice.



The integration of environmental design with architectural and urban design practice is of ever-increasing importance. Architects and designers able to address these issues are likely to strengthen their career prospects in both the private and public sectors.


entry requirements: Normally a minimum 2.1 (or equivalent) architecture degree and/or RIBA Part 1 exemption. Applicants without these qualifications will be assessed on the basis of a short essay, portfolio and interview.


Graduate Diploma in Landscape ArchitectureThis programme provides a route into the MA Landscape Architecture: Accredited for applicants with an appropriate background. It helps you to develop a broad understanding of contemporary landscape issues, as well as professional skills as a precursor to a career in the environmental professions, and critical and aesthetic skills in landscape architecture.

Programme structure

The programme consists of two modules:

• Tools, Principles and Theories in Landscape Architecture

• Theories and Contexts in Landscape Architecture.


The integration of environmental design with architectural and urban design practice is of ever-increasing importance. This programme offers a pathway to professional membership of the Landscape Institute for candidates who wish to proceed onto an accredited Master’s programme.

Professional qualifications

Accreditation from the Landscape Institute is currently being sought. Please ask us for up-to-date information on the programme’s current accreditation status.


entry requirements: An undergraduate degree in architecture, built environment or a related field.




MA Landscape ArchitectureThis programme focuses on understanding current best practice in landscape architecture, both locally and internationally, while also emphasising the development of intuition and processes to test and develop new forms of landscape practice.

It welcomes students as fellow collaborators in studies that develop innovative new strands to contemporary landscape architecture. The programme also deals proactively with the complex environmental, social and creative questions of the time.

Programme structure

The MA comprises two modules with core and optional components. The modules are:


• Architecture and Urbanisms: Theories, Context and Practice.

• Architecture and Urbanisms: Thesis.


The integration of environmental design with architectural and urban design practice is of ever-increasing importance. Landscape architects equipped with these skills are increasingly in demand professionally in both the private and public sectors, nationally and internationally.


entry requirements: Normally a minimum 2.1 degree (or equivalent) in architecture/built environment or landscape architecture and/or RIBA Part 1 exemption. Applicants without these qualifications will be assessed on the basis of a short essay, portfolio and interview.


MA Landscape Architecture: AccreditedThis MA is growing logically out of the School’s long-standing preoccupation with material, context, creative interventions and regeneration, both locally and internationally. It expands material and contextual interests into the natural and urban landscape, exploring the possibilities inherent in the temporal design opportunities that landscape architecture encompasses. The MA is designed to develop intellectual and practical professional tools for landscape architects, and through project-based studies, search for new solutions to the increasing complexity of our environment.

Programme structure

The MA comprises three core modules:

• Landscape Architecture: Tools, Principles, Theories and Practice

• Landscape Architecture: Theories, Context and Practice

• Landscape Architecture: Thesis.

Career opportunities:

The MA covers critical issues and fields that allow you to work in a wide range of organisations, both public and private. You may apply for professional membership of the Landscape Institute or develop your career in a range of other professional settings where knowledge of the environment and the opportunities and constraints inherent in it is relevant.


Accreditation from the Landscape Institute is being sought. Please ask us for up-to-date information on the programme’s current accreditation status.


entry requirements: Normally a minimum 2.1 degree (or equivalent) in architecture/built environment or landscape architecture, and/or RIBA Part 1 exemption. Applicants without these qualifications will be assessed on the basis of a short essay, portfolio and interview.




Professional Doctorate in Fine ArtThis doctorate is a practice-based research degree, unique to UEL. With its greater emphasis on practice, it is more appropriate for many artists than a PhD. The programme aims to enable you to develop and demonstrate a high level of professional practice through your research and creative practice. It provides a critical dialogue linking theory with creative practice. However, the written element supports and reflects on the practice, which represents the main part of the original research.

Programme structure

The programme includes one core module:

• Fine Art Research Methodologies.

This module supports the production of a research proposal.

The rest of the doctorate is delivered by supervision of research in theory, creative and professional practice. It also involves exhibition seminars and an annual critical review paper. You are encouraged and expected to combine your research with professional practice through exhibitions.


Many graduates have successfully taken academic positions at universities and colleges, both in the UK and overseas. Many also exhibit their work nationally and internationally and have received recognition in a large number of international competitions and exhibitions.

duration: Normally three years full-time or five years part-time (maximum eight years registration).

entry requirements: MA in Fine Art or related subject or professional experience.


MA Fashion The MA Fashion encourages you to challenge normal notions of what fashion is, through structured learning and student-driven modules. You develop new concepts by recognising the importance of architecture, fine art, sculpture, animation, performance, film, graphics, music and textiles. The wide range of practice-based workshops in experimental pattern-cutting and tailoring, digital design, print, casting, animation, photography, maquette and model making is delivered by a dedicated, experienced technical team, while the teaching staff offer diverse, innovative, international experience in both teaching and fashion practice.

Programme structure

The programme consists of two single modules and two double modules:

• Creative Practice (double)

• Negotiated Practice (double)

• Professional Engagement (single)

• University-wide Option Module (single).


It is anticipated that this degree will prepare graduates for a wide range of careers in the fashion industry and also in related areas such asthe media and the creative arts.


entry requirements: Degree (or equivalent) in art, design or fashion plus an interview with portfolio.




MA Fine Art This programme encourages you to develop ambitious, innovative and personal work. The interdisciplinary nature of contemporary practice is reflected in the way elements of professional practice are thoroughly integrated into studio practice. Studio development is underpinned by seminars, presentations and lectures that introduce the central concepts of the theoretical debate taking place around contemporary fine art practice.

Programme structure

The MA comprises modules in:

• Personal and Professional Practice

• Creative Practice/Critical Concepts

• Independent Projects and Exhibition.


This programme expands your skills and knowledge base, and our graduates have an excellent track record in obtaining commissions and winning prizes. Many UEL graduates exhibit their work internationally and have had research published, and a significant number have progressed to our Professional Doctorate in Fine Art. Other graduates have successfully taken academic positions at universities and colleges both in the UK and overseas.


entry requirements: Degree (or equivalent) in fine art/creative arts, plus an interview with portfolio.


MA Graphic Design*

* Subject to validation

UEL’s MA Graphic Design offers opportunities for practical and intellectual investigation into the language, function and purpose of graphic design.

Aimed at graphic designers, illustrators or motion graphic designers, this programme will engage you in a high level of contemporary design and communication discourse through a series of challenges and problems. Using your creativity and innovative practice you will undertake practical projects that will ask you to consider the role and responsibilities of the graphic designer in a contemporary context, looking at the impact of changing social boundaries and values. You will examine how visual language functions in an increasingly global environment. You will research, innovate and design visual communication futures.

Programme structure

The structure of this new MA is currently in development and details will be posted on our website at uel.ac.uk/ava as soon as they are confirmed.


It is anticipated that this degree will prepare graduates for a wide range of careers in graphic design, art direction, publishing, design futures, motion graphics and in related areas such as the media and the creative arts.


entry requirements: Degree (or equivalent) in art or design plus an interview with portfolio.




MA Photography*


UEL’s MA Photography provides a contemporary environment for the investigative analysis of your photographic practice.

Aimed at artists, designers and photographers, this programme enables you to develop your creativity and intellectual understanding through a high level of debate, subject-specific discourse and practical application, as well as through opportunities for cross-disciplinary investigation in moving image, graphics and print media. This programme will use your practice to engage you in critical debate around issues of representation, contextualisation through historical and theoretical frameworks, and contemporary dialogues in interdisciplinary photographic practice.

Programme structure

The structure of this new MA is currently in development and details will be posted on our website at uel.ac.uk/ava as soon as they are confirmed.


It is anticipated that this degree will prepare graduates for a wide range of careers in photography, graphic design, publishing and in related areas such as the media and the creative arts.


entry requirements: Degree (or equivalent) in art or design plus an interview with portfolio.



royal docks Business school exists to serve students, businesses and the community. this is a broad brief. for us, business embraces not only commercial organisations, including the large multinationals at nearby Canary Wharf to start-up companies in east london, but also public-sector and voluntary organisations. the latter necessarily draw on business skills and knowledge if they are to succeed in their objectives.

our students are an extremely varied group: we are the business school of choice for hundreds of students of all ages and backgrounds in the thames corridor and across london and the southeast, but every year we also welcome large numbers of students from across the world.

excellent location

We operate from a purpose-built site in the historic Royal Docks – a dramatic building, close to London City airport, with excellent facilities and transport links. Around us in east London is a vibrant multicultural and entrepreneurial community with which we have extensive links. Our partners and advisers include members of this community as well as senior executives of international businesses.

Professional accreditation

Our programmes are accredited by professional bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Our aim is to move towards external accreditation for all our programmes, thus giving students additional advantages in the job market.

We place great emphasis on employability and offer many opportunities for students to develop skills and work experience outside the formal classroom environment. All our programmes provide frequent opportunities for students to meet and work with people from the business community and local and national government.

international links

We have strong international links, hosting visiting students and academics from many countries. We offer our own students opportunities to study abroad with a range of European partner institutions. We also offer opportunities for students to undertake our programmes at partner institutions abroad, or by distance learning.

research and entrepreneurship

We have a strong faculty of around 70 highly qualified and experienced lecturers who are dedicated to teaching and supporting the student experience. They are also typically committed to high-quality research work which underpins our teaching, with groups focusing on entrepreneurship (the School hosts the Petchey Centre for Entrepreneurship), the management of human resources, marketing, finance, economics and banking. We are also actively engaged in consultancy and knowledge-exchange projects with business, increasingly focusing on the regeneration of the Thames Gateway area. The School works closely with the University’s Knowledge Dock, a successful award-winning business incubator and innovation centre.

Royal DocksBusiness School



In a nutshell, I feel elated, relieved,

empowered and inspired. My degree was hard, hard work but I can honestly say I enjoyed every minute! The international aspect meant that I was able to learn about so many different cultures first-hand!

elisa Hunt Head of Marketing, InTechnology plc

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The UEL MBA Our MBA offers a rounded management education that is unlike any other. It takes a fresh, integrative approach that stands out from standardised discipline-based offerings.

Key features include:•specialistroutes:ManagingInternational

Businesses; Managing Small and Growing Businesses; Managing Public Services

•aninnovativeformatthathelpsyouintegrate theory from across the range of management disciplines

•anopportunitytoapplythattheorytorealproblems in real organisations, and gain valuable workplace experience

•professionalleadershiptraining.

Programme structure

The MBA comprises four core modules:

• The Organisation in its Environment

• Leading and Managing

• Option Module (offering the opportunity to specialise in a particular sector)

• Market Research project.


The MBA is a recognised qualification demonstrating managerial competence at a strategic level. Graduates are granted exemptions by numerous professional organisations, such as the Chartered Management Institute). It also opens the way for continuing personal and professional development. Many of our graduates have gained significant promotion upon completion of the MBA.

duration: Full-time: 12 months for participants starting in September, 16 calendar months for those starting in February.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) at a recognised institution, plus at least two years of full-time work experience during which you have been responsible for professional and/or managerial decisions.




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MBA by distance learning*

*subject to validation

At UEL, we have rebuilt our MBA from first principles. Our ground-breaking programme offers you a thorough foundation in management theory, delivered in an innovative format that helps you to integrate theory from across the range of management disciplines in order to analyse issues and suggest solutions. The MBA also provides you with an opportunity to apply that theory to real problems in real organisations. In addition, the MBA provides extensive development of your managerial and leadership capability through professional leadership training delivered in conjunction with a leading UK provider, and the ability to tailor your learning to the type of organisation you wish to manage in the future.

Programme structure

The MBA comprises the following core modules:• The Organisation in its Environment • Leading and Managing• Market Research Project

plus one option module from:

• Managing International Businesses• Managing Small and Growing Businesses• Managing Public Services.


The MBA is a recognised qualification demonstrating managerial competence at a strategic level. It will open the way for continuing personal and professional development. Many of our graduates have gained significant promotion upon completion of the programme.

duration: Two to six years.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject and a minimum of two years’ work experience at a managerial/supervisory level; at least ten hours’ unrestricted access per week to a PC/Mac, internet access (broadband recommended) and access to a printer.

start dates: September / February.

MSc Financial Management This programme provides the opportunity to study finance in the context of the contemporary business and management environment. The programme has been specifically designed for students who require an understanding of the structure, strategy, mechanics and operation of global investment banking, and provides a comprehensive background to the world of modern investment banking businesses. This is reflected in modules that address these challenges in various aspects of finance.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises four core modules plus a dissertation:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Corporate Finance

• Portfolio Management and Banking

• International Finance.


This well-established qualification will give you a competitive advantage in launching or developing a career in financial management in a wide range of sectors and organisations, both nationally and internationally.

duration: 12–16 months full-time, two years part-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in finance or a related degree, or a Pre-Master’s Certificate in Business.




MA in Human Resource Management (HRM) The MA meets the advanced educational and competency development needs of HR practitioners and graduates seeking to enhance their HR or people management careers. Reflecting the new professional standards identified in the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) HR Profession Map, this MA offers you the opportunity to:

•gainGraduateCIPDstatus • focus on the development of HR practitioner

skills and behaviours through skills workshops •developanevidence-basedmanagement

and leadership approach to work issues •shareanddevelopskillswithexperiencedHR

professionals and management specialists.

Programme structure

You study four core modules plus a dissertation:

• HRM and Leadership in Context

• Resourcing, Managing and Developing People

• Employment Law and Relations

• Organisational Development and Research.


Graduate CIPD membership provides a recognised and often required basis for career progression to senior HR posts within a wide variety of sectors.


The MA is accredited by the CIPD and leads to Graduate CIPD status.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent, such as a CPP professional qualification), or a Pre-Master’s Certificate in Business. You will also need two years’ relevant managerial or HR work experience.


MSc International Accounting and Finance

The MSc International Accounting and Finance is a specialist academic programme that aims to develop a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of international accounting and finance. The programme will contribute to building the knowledge and skills required to deal with complex situations and the pressures usually faced in dynamic markets.

As the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are being increasingly adopted, studying international accounting is becoming more attractive and relevant for those willing to pursue a career in this domain.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises five core modules:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Corporate Finance

• Issues in International Accounting

• International Finance

• Dissertation.


We expect that this qualification will gain national and international recognition and become an established passport to either starting a career in financial management or to promotion opportunities for someone already working in that area. Typical career paths from this programme include financial analyst and financial manager.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in finance or a related degree, or a Pre-Master’s Certificate in Business.




MSc International Business ManagementThis programme prepares you for a significant role within organisations operating globally, by stressing the development of skills in management and leadership. An initial residential programme with the Leadership Trust is complemented by related activities throughout the programme. Modules cover key business aspects set within an international context, and your studies conclude with a dissertation or business simulation. There will be opportunities for selected students to undertake a short placement or internship in an international business organisation.

Programme structure


• International Business Analysis and Research

• International Business Strategy

• International Marketing and Operational Product/Service Delivery

• Managing in International Organisations

• Dissertation/Business Simulation.


This degree will equip you for a variety of management roles in national and international businesses. The programme will be valuable both to people looking to launch a career in international business, and those already working in such an environment and who are looking to develop their career with a relevant qualification.


The programme offers accreditation by the Chartered Management Institute, leading to Associate Membership.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in any subject, or a Pre-Master’s Certificate in Business.


MA International Human Resource Management This MA enables you to develop knowledge and skills to enhance your professional expertise and become an effective contributor within the HR function of an international or multinational organisation. This programme will also interest practising managers wishing to enhance their understanding of the international human side of enterprise. Throughout the MA you will develop practical and transferable skills for operating in a multinational, multicultural environment. The MA provides a set of theoretical and practical foundations for the management of international employees and critical international events, such as organisational internationalisation and mergers & acquisitions.

Programme structure

The MA comprises four core modules plus a dissertation:

• International Business Strategy

• International Human Resource Management

• Managing People and Transformation

• Researching and Managing in a Business Context.


You will be equipped to develop your career in human resources management in internationally operating organisations. In some cases, the MA might serve to help you (and your employing organisation) develop the specialist competences needed to promote organisational progression, such as a move to international operations.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, or a Pre-Master’s Certificate in Business. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on their professional and academic experience. Relevant work experience and/or managing will also be sought.




MSc International Marketing ManagementThis programme offers a contemporary analysis of international marketing theory and practice. The modules emphasise research and analysis so that, together with theory, you will learn to identify and exploit potential global opportunities. Participants’ business and cultural backgrounds are truly international, and collective goals are shared through teamwork. In addition, an emphasis on research followed by formal presentation enables you to gain experience, expertise, persuasiveness and confidence in professionally conveying your ideas in an international forum.

Programme structure


• Critical Perspectives in Contemporary Marketing

• Consumer Behaviour and International Marketing Research

• Integrated Marketing Communications and Customer Relationships

• International Marketing Strategy.


Many graduates have received significant promotions on returning to their employers, gaining a range of management and senior positions across a variety of sectors and businesses, both nationally and internationally.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, or a Pre-Master’s Certificate in Business. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in the light of their professional and academic experience.


MSc Investment and Risk ManagementThe MSc Investment and Risk Management is a specialist academic programme which aims to develop a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of investment and risk management, and to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to analyse complex situations that occur in financial decision making.

The individual modules have been designed in light of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute curricula as indicated in its CBOK (Candidate Body of Knowledge); the programme therefore provides excellent preparation for the CFA exams.

Programme structure


• Risk Financing and Portfolio Management

• Security Analysis and Valuation

• Measuring and Modelling Risks

• International Finance.


This programme meets the growing demand for individuals with knowledge and skills in investment and risk management. It is expected that demand for individuals with the right mix of knowledge and skills offered through this programme will be strong given the current state of affairs in financial markets, as financial institutions seek to better understand the risks to which they are exposed.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in finance or related subject, or a Pre-Master’s Certificate in Business.




MSc Project ManagementThis MSc aims to develop your understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of project management and to develop the skills and competencies necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects. The programme emphasises the business project environment that brings together resources, skills, technology and ideas to deliver business benefits or achieve business objectives. The MSc is grounded in the practical operational elements of multiple project constraints such as scope, budget, time and quality requirements.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises four core modules plus a dissertation:• Managing Successful Projects• Managing Operational Risks• Accounting and Financial Control• Managing People and Transformation.


The MSc is designed to enhance employability and understanding of project management issues, activities and roles within organisations, and to enable you to develop a career within those roles.


The programme includes the opportunity to study for the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner-level certificates. These are widely recognised throughout business and commerce as key qualifications, and will be invaluable for entry and continued development within the profession.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent), or a Pre-Master’s Certificate in Business. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on their professional and academic experience.


MSc Risk ManagementThis MSc provides you with an appreciation of the risks faced by industrial, commercial and governmental organisations. It also looks at the distinct and integrated measures taken by managers and specialists to deal with the risk-management function. Offering a deeper understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of this area of business, the MSc covers financial, operational and enterprise risks. It will also train you to reduce the impact of risk, to deal with it internally and inter-organisationally, and to finance it skilfully.

Programme structure


• Managing Operational Risks• Measuring and Modelling Risks• Risk Financing & Portfolio Management• Strategic Management of Enterprise Risks.


This programme is aimed at those wishing to become risk managers, strategists or risk specialists in fields such as financial risk management, governance, operational and safety risk management, and the management of product development risks, environmental risks, intellectual property risks, and disaster response.


This programme is accredited by the Institute of Operational Risk. We are also developing short course and distance learning versions of Managing Operational Risk, with a view to awarding Certificates and Diplomas in Risk Management.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in a related subject. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and relevant work experience may be taken into consideration.




MSc Sport Management *


This new MSc is aimed at those with a background in business or management studies wishing to follow a career in sports management. It is also for those who have an academic background in sport and who wish to understand sports business and management. Those already employed in the sector but who wish to advance their career through part-time study are also welcome. The MSc has a strong theoretical base in business and management studies, combined with practical applications to the needs of sports organisations. The programme makes full use of London’s status as the host of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Programme structure

The MSc is likely to comprise five core modules:• The Sports Sector: Strategy and Policy • Sport Economics and Finance• Sport Marketing and Sponsorship • Sport Venue and Event Management • Sport Management Consultancy Project.


Business management is increasingly important in the sports sector and a wide range of career opportunities exist, including management posts within clubs, organisations, governmental organisations and other bodies. This MSc is ideal preparation, whether you are working in this sector and wish to develop professionally, or are looking to move your career into this field.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 first degree (or equivalent) in a business or sport-related discipline. Applicants from other disciplines will be considered individually, as will those with relevant work experience. We will also accept a pass in a recognised Pre-master’s or Master’s Qualifying programme.

start date: February.

MA Sustainable Tourism ManagementThis MA offers an innovative postgraduate programme that is built around the core concerns of ethical management, sustainability and corporate social responsibility in tourism. It is informed by intellectually rigorous scholarship as well as the latest industry thinking in development and policy, providing you with the theoretical and practical foundations to pursue a career in sustainable tourism management in a wide range of organisational and international settings. The MA also includes an international field trip during which you will participate in a range of workshops and apply knowledge acquired in the classroom to the analysis of sustainable tourism in a destination environment.

Programme structure


• Critical Issues in Global Tourism

• Strategic Marketing for Sustainable Tourism

• Strategic Management in the International Tourism Industry

• Sustainable Tourism Management & Research.


The programme provides an integrated global perspective on sustainable tourism management and will appeal to those already working in different areas of the tourism industry who wish to consolidate their professional experience, as well as recent graduates with an interest in working in sustainable and socially responsible tourism. It will also provide a solid foundation for those thinking of pursuing a career in other areas of the tourism, heritage and cultural industries.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in social sciences or business & management.




Pre-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Business ManagementThis one-semester programme is for international students who subsequently plan to join a Master’s degree. The programme aims to:

•preparenon-businessgraduatesforstudy at Master’s level on business/management programmes

•preparebusinessdiplomaholderswithsomework experience for Master’s-level study

•developyourlanguage,criticalthinkingandanalytical skills to enable you to successfully complete postgraduate study.

Programme structure

The Certificate covers the following areas:• business English • studying at postgraduate level – addressing

research skills, independent study, business presentations and teamwork

• management in an international context – which covers, for example, key business functions and environmental or cultural influences on international organisations, underpinned by relevant management theory and the development of critical thinking.


Successful completion of the programme enables entry to one of our Master’s degrees, including the MSc International Business Management with its emphasis on the acquisition of management and leadership skills, plus opportunities in certain cases for work placements in international companies. The Master’s degrees should equip you for employment in a wide range of roles within business both nationally and internationally, as well as enabling development within the profession.

duration: One semester full-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) that is not business related.




our school of Computing, information technology and engineering provides a synergy between the major areas of computing and business information systems, civil and electrical engineering, product design and land surveying. internationally recognised areas of research include satellite guidance systems, secure systems design and neural computing, and the geo-information research Centre provides consultancy services worldwide. the school has been awarded Cisco networking academy status and offers professionally accredited postgraduate programmes and invaluable opportunities for placement within industry.

our facilities

We have a wide range of facilities available to students, including civil engineering and hydraulic laboratories, network and multimedia laboratories with a wide range of specialist software and a dedicated laboratory to complement our CISCO professional qualification. In addition we house a wide range of applications, numerous electrical and electronic engineering laboratories, and surveying laboratories with the latest geographical information system (GIS) software.

leading experts

The School staff includes a number of professors who are leading figures in their fields. Mohammad Dastbaz, Dean of School, is Professor of E-Learning and Semantic Web, while Cornelia Bolydreff, Associate Dean of School, is Professor of Software Engineering and Open Source. Other experts include Allan Brimicombe, founder of the Centre for Geo-Information Studies, Chitral Wijeyesekera, who has close research links with many leading UK and overseas universities, and Roy Perryman, whose work includes control theory and techniques.

innovative research

Our School is committed to high-quality applied research that is informed by real-world problems and seeks pragmatic solutions. While such topics naturally reflect the specialist interests and expertise of staff, our research focuses in three broad areas: applied informatics, the built environment and systems engineering. We have a number of recognised research centres and research groups, which provide foci for research activities, students and liaison with other Schools, as well as with funding bodies, other outside organisations and our clients.


The School regularly hosts and organises conferences and seminars, including an annual international conference on global e-security which attracts delegates from across the globe, and a recent conference on advances in computer technology.

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I’ve found UEL to be a fantastic place with

excellent facilities for research, such as the laboratory facilities, and very good support from my lecturers. I also find the environment very friendly and encouraging.

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Professional Doctorate in Information SecurityThe principal aim of the Professional Doctorate is to make a significant contribution to the advanced professional and academic development of information security, digital forensics and compliance. You will be required to complete a 40,000-word thesis as part of your doctorate studies.

Programme content

The requirements of industry are varied, challenging and continually changing, with information security and corporate governance at the forefront of the knowledge explosion. Linked to the increase in the number of Master’s-level programmes in the UK and demands from professionals for higher forms of learning and qualification, this Professional Doctorate has become popular both nationally and internationally. It is popular in the UK as it allows you to study while continuing in your professional career. Internationally, the Doctorate is popular because of its structured nature and the face-to-face input.


Career opportunities for experienced security professionals who have recognition beyond Master’s level in the field of information security are expected to increase. This programme has been developed to meet the demand. The Doctorate provides opportunities to develop specialist skills and leadership capacities. It is expected that the programme will considerably enhance your career pathways within information security.

duration: Part 1 – one year full-time, two years part-time; Part 2 – research seminars take place once a fortnight. Additionally there are individual meetings with research supervisors and time needed for individual study and research.

entry requirements: Good Master’s degree (or equivalent) and three years’ professional experience. Applicants without these qualifications will be assessed in the light of their professional and academic experience.




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MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy StudiesThis stimulating and important programme is validated by UEL but run and operated by the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales. Examining the relationship between humans and their environment, the MSc offers an ecological perspective on building. Topics covered range from the political, economic and social background of environmental issues to local environmental considerations affecting occupant health and wellbeing.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises eight modules (plus dissertation research) chosen from a wide range of areas. A full list can be found on our website at uel.ac.uk/pg


There is a significant skills shortage in the area of environment and energy, particularly where it relates to the built environment. There are employment opportunities in local government, private industry, architectural practices and non-governmental organisations. The skills acquired and areas considered during this programme are excellent preparation for work in any of the above areas and many other professional practices.


location: Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, Wales.

entry requirements: Honours degree in a related subject. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in the light of their professional and academic experience.

start date: September / March.

MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies by distance learningIn addition to the on-site MSc, the programme is also available via distance learning. Offered in collaboration with the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales, the distance learning programme covers the same areas as the on-site version and is therefore an excellent option for those unable to complete the programme through attendance at CAT.

Programme structure

The programme is divided into two parts:

Part A – Environment and Energy Fundamentals

Part B – The Building in an Environmental Context.

A full list of modules can be found on our website at uel.ac.uk/pg


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duration: Two to six years part-time.

entry requirements: 2.2 first degree (or equivalent). You will also require a PC or Mac with at least 15 hours’ unrestricted access per week, internet access (broadband recommended) and access to a printer.

start date: Check via gradschool.cat.org.uk/graduateschool or call +44 (0)1654 703065 ext 27or email [email protected]



MSc BusinessInformation SystemsThis programme offers a balance of theory, advanced practical skills and experience, providing a sound knowledge and analytical ability to support your professional development. For those with little or no previous computer experience, the programme offers valuable insights into the use of IT in a business context and an awareness of its best use for strategic advantage. The very latest developments are studied from the perspective of theoretical research or with a view to complex systems construction.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises the following core modules plus a dissertation:

• Database Systems

• Global Sustainable ICT Management

• Project Management

• Rapid Application Methods.


The programme provides for a wide range of career paths, including specific IT-related positions and also roles combining IT with general management. There is a growing demand within the industry to have key management positions filled with personnel who can make best productive use of their IT facilities and use them for strategic advantage.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) preferably in computing, science or business. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in the light of their professional and academic experience.


MSc Business Information Technology by distance learningThis fully online MSc is designed to provide you with the latest cutting-edge business IT skills required in today’s competitive work market. Advanced IT skills are essential as globalisation, the ubiquity of IT and the growth of e-commerce have created new social, cultural and economic realities. The MSc places particular emphasis on enterprising skills. Our academic staff have extensive experience in both teaching and industry, so you will be taught by those who have practical knowledge as well as understanding concepts and theories. You will examine issues relevant to your immediate work environment under the guidance of knowledgeable academics.

Programme structure

The programme consists of the following core modules plus a dissertation:

• Strategic IT Management

• Knowledge Management Systems

• Information Technology and Internet Law

• Security Management.


You will gain a recognised qualification which will equip you to enter a senior role in IT and computing services. You will benefit from opportunities to network and interact with peers around the globe and take advantage of the knowledge and experiences they have.

duration: 18 months full-time, two–six years part-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) preferably in computing, business information systems or related area. You will also require a PC or Mac with at least ten hours unrestricted access per week, internet access (broadband recommended) and access to a printer.




MSc Civil EngineeringThis MSc addresses the needs of engineers engaged in the planning, design and construction of various civil engineering works. In each module, theory and design are studied together in order to solve practical problems. You will learn how to accurately analyse data, use various computer design packages and project-manage. Your choice of modules and dissertation topic allow some specialisation.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises four modules chosen from a range of options, and a dissertation. Options are:

• Advanced Design of Structures • Design in Steel and Concrete • Engineering Management and Project Organisation • Highway and Transportation Engineering • Hydraulic Structures, Coastal and River Engineering • Site Investigations and Ground Exploration • Soil Structure Engineering• Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering.


The degree will enhance your career prospects in a wide variety of civil engineering roles and can help you to further your career if you are already working in the field.


The programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators of the Institutions of Civil, Structural and Highways & Transportation Engineers, and endorsed by the Engineering Council UK. Graduates will, with relevant experience, be eligible for CEng chartered membership.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 BEng degree or 2.1 BSc degree (or equivalent) in civil or structural engineering. Appropriate professional qualifications (eg MICE, MIStructE) are also acceptable. Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.


MSc Computer Systems Engineering: Control SystemsThis programme enables graduate engineers to develop advanced knowledge of control systems simulation and modelling. The programme incorporates a range of specialist areas including image processing and mathematical modelling, suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. At the end of your studies you will be able to plan and implement a major engineering project, and will have experience of developing and adapting a range of computer-based control techniques.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises four core modules, plus a dissertation:

• Computer-Based Control

• Digital Signal Processing

• Image Processing

• Numerical Methods.


Graduates of this programme have successfully moved to careers in systems engineering, or higher study in the UK, Europe and the USA. However a number have also embarked on careers in business, management and finance.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on an individual basis in light of their professional and academic experience.




MSc Computer Systems Engineering: Integrated SystemsThis MSc equips engineers with the specialist expertise essential to the design and development of integrated and distributed systems which combine smaller digital sub-systems into larger and more powerful computer-based systems. You will learn about current and future technologies, and will develop a systems approach in the use of software applications, artificial intelligence, computer communications and ASIC/VLSI design methodologies. This unique programme combines rigorous academic learning with real-world case studies and practical exercises. During your studies and dissertation research you will be able to respond to developments in sub-systems design and integration, and to contribute to substantial engineering projects.

Programme structure


• Digital Signal Processing

• Computer Communications

• Artificial Intelligence

• ASIC Design.


Graduates of this programme have successfully moved to careers in systems engineering, or higher study in the UK, Europe and the USA. Others have embarked on careers in business, management and finance.




MSc Computer Systems Engineering: Software SystemsThis MSc enables engineers to develop a comprehensive systems software approach for applications which will provide an important contribution to the ever-growing computer software industry. You will explore the design and development of large, heterogeneous software systems, and give consideration to issues such as reliability and performance features of concurrency and distributed systems, and the management of software development projects. A range of relevant areas are considered, such as artificial intelligence and mathematical modelling. At the end of the programme you will have gained the specialist expertise essential to the design and development of high-integrity software for the specification of critical systems.

Programme structure


• Formal Methods

• Numerical Methods

• Design of Heterogeneous Software Systems

• Artificial Intelligence.


Graduates of this programme have successfully moved to careers in systems engineering, or higher study in the UK, Europe and the USA. However, a number have also embarked on careers in business, management and finance.






MSc Data Mining and Knowledge ManagementThis programme provides a balance of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and experience that will enhance your professional development. The programme brings together technical and managerial skills in the broader area of knowledge management, providing a combination of skills highly sought after by employers. The programme is also in line with the latest research findings in data mining and knowledge management, as our researchers in these areas contribute to the programme delivery.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises three core modules, a further module chosen from two options, plus a dissertation:

• Data Mining (core)

• Knowledge Management Systems (core)

• Project Management (core)

• Database Systems (option)

• Global Sustainable ICT Management (option).


Graduates will be well equipped to work as technical managers, knowledge practitioners and consultants working within specialist domains. The programme also provides the necessary knowledge for further study for a PhD and a possible career in academia.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) normally in computing, science or business. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in the light of their professional and academic experience.


MSc Environmental Adaptation and Sustainable EngineeringThis new programme, run in partnership with the Eden Project in Cornwall, investigates and develops an understanding of the urgency and implications of the need for a fundamental paradigm shift in our approach to all current human practices. The MSc offers the opportunity to discover the adaptations required to the basic framework of society in order to deliver a sustainable secure future.

Programme structure

This MSc consists of nine teaching modules and a dissertation, based at the Eden Project and UEL. The modules are:

• Connection and Limitations

• Energy Resource and Interactions

• Energy Management and Evaluation

• Water and Air Impacts

• Waste and Land Impacts

• Social Change

• Business, Economics and Management

• Resources and Land Use

• Evaluation and Appraisal.


There is a significant skills shortage in the area of environment and energy, particularly where it relates to the built environment and the need for adaptation. There are employment opportunities in local government, private industry, architectural practices and non-governmental organisations. The skills acquired and areas covered are excellent preparation for work in any of the above areas and many other professional practices.


entry requirements: Honours degree in a related subject. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed individually in the light of their professional and academic experience.




MSc Geotechnics and Engineering Management This new MSc will provide a deep technical knowledge and understanding of the most up-to-date practices and theories across the geotechnical engineering and management areas of civil engineering. It will also introduce practical techniques for analysing and solving related problems which may arise in various civil engineering projects.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises three core modules, two further modules chosen from options, and a dissertation. Core modules are:

• Engineering Management and Project Organisation

• Site Investigations and Ground Exploration

• Soil Structure Engineering.

For optional modules please see the programme page on our website, uel.ac.uk/pg


There is demand within the civil engineering industry for specialised geotechnical engineers.


Accreditation of the programme by the Joint Board of Moderators of the Institutions of Civil, Structural, and Highways & Transportation Engineers, which will enable graduates to fulfil the academic requirements to become chartered engineers, is being sought.


entry requirements: BSc (Hons) (minimum 2.1) or BEng (Hons) (minimum 2.2) in Civil Engineering (or equivalent). Other qualifications, such as in geology or geotechnical engineering, or professional qualifications such as MICE, MIStructE, etc, may also be considered. Applicants with other qualifications and/or exceptional experience will be considered via APL/APEL selection.


MSc Information Security and Computer Forensics The programme will stimulate a rigorous, critical approach to the understanding of network management, security threats and vulnerabilities such as viruses and malicious codes. You will learn how to develop network security reports, collect and secure virtual crime scenes, understand network security and develop an understanding of legal issues raised by the increased use of communication networks. The programme also provides theoretical and practical knowledge in relevant technologies and techniques.

Programme structure


• Computer Security

• Information Technology and Internet Law

• Security Management

• Seizure and Examination of Computer Systems.


There is a shortage of skilled personnel in the fields of information security and digital forensics, and graduates of this programme can progress to work in multinational organisations including cybercrime-fighting agencies.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in computing. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in the light of their professional and academic experience.




MSc Information TechnologyThis programme is designed to allow graduate students who have demonstrated intellectual ability in other subject areas the opportunity to undertake postgraduate study in the computing arena and achieve a qualification that will facilitate a career change or entry into the computing field. The degree focuses on rapid acquisition of the knowledge and skills required for implementing information systems and an evaluation of the development effect on business organisations.

Programme structure


• Database Systems

• Programming Methodology

• Rapid Application Methods

• Systems Integration.


The programme prepares you for a wide range of career paths, including specific IT-related positions and roles combining IT with general management. There is a growing demand within the industry to have key management positions filled by personnel who can make best productive use of their IT facilities and use them for strategic advantage.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in science or business studies. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in the light of their professional and academic experience.


MSc Internet Systems EngineeringThis programme offers a balance of theory, advanced practical skills and experience, providing a sound knowledge and analytical ability to support your professional development. For those with a background in computing, the programme helps you update and extend your knowledge of internet systems engineering in relation to business. There are opportunities to study the very latest developments from the standpoint of theoretical research or with a view to complex internet systems construction.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises three core modules, a further module chosen from two options, plus a dissertation:

• Distributed Object Engineering (core)

• Internet Applications and Web Services (core)

• Secure Software Systems Engineering (core)

• Data Mining (option)

• Multimedia Design (option).


The programme prepares you for a wide range of career paths, including specific IT-related positions and also roles combining IT with general management. There is a growing demand within the industry to have key management positions filled with personnel who can make best productive use of their IT facilities and use them for strategic advantage.

duration: One year full-time or two years part-time, plus (in both cases) a 28-week dissertation period.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 computing degree (or equivalent). Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in the light of their professional and academic experience.




MA/MSc Interactive Digital MediaThese programmes provide an enhanced experience of interactive digital media project design and realisation. The focus is on developing your skills to a professional level, or supplementing your current skills with industry-relevant theory and project management expertise. Theory is underpinned by the practical planning and construction of interactive digital media products.

Programme structure

The programmes comprise the following core modules, plus a dissertation:

• Introduction to Interactive Digital Media *

• Interactive Digital Media in Practice *

• Tools and Project Management for Interactive Digital Media Projects (core for MA only)

• Interactive Digital Media Team Project Creation Workshop (core for MA only).

The MSc includes two optional modules from a range of choices – for details, please see the programme page on our website, uel.ac.uk/pg


These programmes prepare you for a wide range of career paths, such as web developer, human–computer interface designer, interactive product designer, or digital media project manager; the MA could also lead to artistic careers such as video artist, or the MSc to IT-related positions such as software programmer.


entry requirements: A minimum 2.2 degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as performing arts, media or visual design. Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be assessed by interview and portfolio. Applicants may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning or Accreditation of Certificated Learning, or through an approved articulation agreement, provided they can demonstrate that they have the required learning outcomes.


MSc Mobile CommunicationsThis programme provides theoretical and practical understanding of hardware and software technologies and techniques related to mobile communication, systems and networks. It gives an in-depth understanding of the technology appropriate to mobile communication systems, the hardware, and software interaction and development. It also provides knowledge and skills for employment in mobile communications and related fields in radio frequency engineering, as well as academic grounding for further research.

Programme structure


• Communication Networks

• Design and Application of Mobile Computing Systems

• Digital Signal Processing and Numerical Methods

• Digital Signal Processing for Mobile Communications.


Many MSc graduates have successfully embarked on careers in engineering and computing industries, while others have pursued further study in the UK or abroad.


entry requirements: A minimum 2.2 honours degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, communications engineering, applied mathematics or physics. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in the light of their professional and academic experience.





MSc Renewable Energy and the Built EnvironmentThis stimulating and important MSc is validated by UEL but run and operated by the Centre for Alternative Technology, in Wales. The MSc examines the theory and practice of renewable energy technologies with special reference to the built environment. It ranges from the political, economic and social background of energy issues, including global examination of energy provision and consumption and climate change, to local environmental considerations. The theory and practice of renewable energies are examined through practical work and lectures, enabling you to critically analyse the benefits and drawbacks of renewable energy systems.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises a range of modules, each of which has options depending on the level of practical content you wish to take. You are required to take at least one practical module within the programme and to complete a dissertation. Subjects covered by the modules include: • Introduction (core) • Biomass: Space Heating Systems • Wood Heating • Hydroelectricity • Photovoltaics • Solar Electric • Solar Thermal • Windpower.


Employment opportunities can be found in local government, private industry, architectural practices, non-governmental organisations associated with the environment, and in private practice. The MSc is excellent preparation for work in any of these areas.



entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate technical/engineering subject, or relevant knowledge and skills; interview.


MSc Structural EngineeringThis new programme will provide a sound knowledge and training in structural engineering, including both the broad concepts involved in construction, design and analysis, as well as specialist skills. Practical work and lectures will introduce you to both practice and theory.

The programme will also qualify you for membership of either the Institution of Civil Engineers or the Institution of Structural Engineers.

Programme structure

This is a new programme, and details are subject to change, but modules are likely to include:

• Advanced Structural Analysis

• Design in Steel and Concrete

• Soil Structure Engineering

• Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

plus a dissertation.


There is an ongoing global demand for well-qualified structural engineers, and this programme will offer a valuable, accredited qualification. There are employment opportunities in local government and private industry.


After successful completion of the programme you will be eligible for membership of either the Institution of Civil Engineers or the Institution of Structural Engineers.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 BEng degree or 2.1 BSc degree (or equivalents) in civil or structural engineering. Appropriate professional qualifications, such as MICE or MIStructE, are also acceptable. Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.



MSc Technology Management

This programme provides specialist technological updating and a broadening of horizons by considering the development of corporate strategies for stimulating and harnessing technological change. There are opportunities to study the latest developments from the standpoint of either theoretical research or with a view to complex systems construction. If you have an IT background, the programme enables you to extend your knowledge in relation to a business context.

Programme structure

The programme comprises the following core modules plus a dissertation:

• Global Sustainable ICT Management

• Internet Applications and Web Services

• Multimedia Design

• Project Management.


The programme provides opportunities for a wide range of career paths, including specific IT-related positions and more general management roles.


entry requirements: A BEng honours degree (or equivalent) in computing, science, business studies or a related field. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on an individual basis in light of their professional and academic experience.


Professional Diploma Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy StudiesThis stimulating and important programme is validated by UEL but run and operated by the Centre for Alternative Technology in mid-Wales. Examining the relationship between humans and their environment, the programme offers an ecological perspective on building. Topics range from the political, economic and social background of environmental issues to local environmental considerations affecting occupant health and well-being.

Programme structure

The Professional Diploma comprises four modules, chosen from a wide range:

• Building Performance and Energy Use • Building Performance and Use of Materials • Design and Fabrication: Collaborative Project • Design and Fabrication: Renewable Energy Engineering • Design Studies: Summer School • Design Studies with Professional Practice • Environment, Energy, Climate and Human Beings • Environmental Quality, Monitoring and Assessment.


There are employment opportunities in local government, private industry, architectural practices and non-governmental organisations. The many skills acquired and areas considered during this programme are excellent preparation for work in any of the above areas and many other professional practices.



entry requirements: Honours degree in a related subject. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on their professional and academic experience.


How to apply: This course only, visit www.cat.org.uk or call +44 (0)1654 705950.






the Cass school of education is one of the most successful providers of postgraduate teacher training programmes in london. We promote a strong research culture, building on our reputation for innovative, supportive and responsive solutions to diverse educational needs.

our staff and students engage in research and scholarship of local, national and international significance, with particular emphasis on early childhood, language and diversity, multilingualism, teacher education, race and community, learning and teaching, comparative education and professional education.

our facilities

Our students enjoy access to a wide range of facilities, including UEL’s fully networked multimedia libraries, which offer 24/7 access during semesters to programme materials, books, journals, audiovisual materials, ICT suites and more.

Our Education Centre boasts an outstanding range of facilities including dedicated research space. Specialist teaching space includes a professional kitchen, a music, dance and drama studio, an ICT laboratory, an art & design and textiles studio and science laboratories.

leading experts

Many of our staff are nationally and internationally renowned as leaders in their fields, including Professor Helen Penn, who is author of several books on education focusing specifically on early childhood education. Helen is also a consultant for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the South African Department of Education.

Professor Jean Murray, Leader for Research and Knowledge Exchange in the School, is actively involved in research on teacher education, work-based learning, induction and professional development and research-capacity building. Professor John Preston is involved in research on education equalities, disaster education and ‘race’, and ethnicity issues in education. He has acted as a consultant for UNESCO and the European Commission.

innovative research

The intellectual agenda of the School is to provide a positive contribution to local and diasporic communities in London and the southeast region of England, and in areas of special expertise, nationally and internationally. Staff have undertaken research and been involved in education policy making in many countries in Australasia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Southern and West Africa and the Caribbean as well as in Europe and North America.


The School has active collaborative partnerships with many local schools, colleges and other educational institutions and hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including events on campus.

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The supervisors are fantastic and there are lots of

staff going through the PhD process, so research is high on the agenda. We’re also learning about other people’s research, challenges and accomplishments and it all helps.

Caroline Mcglynn PhD in Socio-linguistic language

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Doctor of Education (EdD)This doctorate provides you with opportunities to create and interpret new knowledge through original research or other advanced scholarship of a quality that extends the forefront of the discipline, satisfies peer review and merits publication. You also develop a deep understanding of research methodologies, to investigate educational and professional contexts critically, and to disseminate research and ideas through written and oral modes.

Programme structure

Stage 1 comprises three core modules and a further two modules chosen from a list of options. Core modules are:

• Key Approaches to Educational Research

• Methods and Analysis in Educational Research

• Research Planning and Design.

Optional modules include:

• Language, Culture and Discourse • English in the Multilingual World • Issues and Controversies in Early Childhood and Child Development • Race, Globalisation and Education • Strategic Educational Leadership For Our Time• Educational Leadership and Management in Complex and Diverse Situations • Teacher Education in Universities and Schools • Workplace Learning: Individuals and Organisations.

Stage 2 consists of the doctoral thesis.


The programme benefits professionals working within a range of educational contexts. It is aimed at practising educators who see doctoral study as a key step in their own professional development, as well as a means of improving educational and institutional practice.

duration: Three years full-time, four years part-time.

entry requirements: Master’s degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of three years’ experience of professional practice in education.



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entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject area, such as child psychology, early childhood studies or sociology.


MA Early Childhood Studies (CRB - see p40) This programme enables you to develop an in-depth knowledge of early childhood studies and to engage critically with issues and developments in the field, in order to enhance your own learning. The programme facilitates advanced understanding of early childhood studies from national and international perspectives. Our flexible study timetable allows you to study full-time or part-time to suit your personal and professional circumstances.

Programme structure

The MA comprises four core modules plus a

dissertation:

• Advanced Study of Curricular Models in Diverse National and International Settings

• Current Issues in Early Childhood

• Research Methodologies in Education and Professional Practice

• Policy Issues in Early Childhood: National and International Perspectives.


Career opportunities are extensive and diverse. An MA Early Childhood Studies degree may lead to employment opportunities in the private, public and voluntary sectors. Potential career roles include manager of an early years setting or within children’s charities; childcare adviser; and other senior posts in the early childhood field. The award and work undertaken can contribute to academic progression towards a PhD or professional development and the opportunity of subject specialism in the field.


MA Education Designed for educational professionals wishing to engage critically with new developments in teaching, this programme focuses on the key educational processes that underpin learning, teaching and the positive management of change. Engagement in these processes enables you to develop your understanding of current thinking in policy and practice. You will enhance your abilities to analyse, critique and develop your own and others’ practice while building upon your intellectual, organisational and professional skills.

Programme structure

There are two routes that can be taken.

route 1 is for participants enrolling on an individual basis. Face-to-face elements of the programme are likely to take place at UEL’s Stratford Campus. Assessments allow individuals to focus upon an aspect of their practice or role which is relevant to their context as well as to the specific module.

route 2 is for schools/learning coalitions and local authorities. A framework for planning integral school development and continuing professional development at Master’s level enables participants to build upon established school processes such as planning meetings, peer observation, mentoring and coaching, and staff development time as part of their master’s learning experience. Several modules are negotiated, planned and delivered in partnership with schools/learning coalitions or local authorities to meet specific development aims and priorities.

A dissertation is also required.


The programme has close links with the Department for Education initiatives.

duration: Two years part-time.

entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent) and a significant amount of time spent working in an educational setting.

start date: September / January / May.



MA English Language Teaching (ELT) This programme provides English language teachers and graduates with relevant teaching experience and a deeper understanding of the field of English Language Teaching (ELT). In addition to specific topics, the programme provides an overview of the theoretical, philosophical and ethical principles that underpin educational research, and introduces you to the theory and practice of action research. The MA ELT is available in face-to-face, distance and blended learning modes.

Programme structure

The MA comprises the following core modules, plus a dissertation:

• Language Systems and Language Skills

• Second Language Acquisition and ELT

• Methodology and Materials in ELT

• ELT and its Contexts.


The programme gives English-language teachers at primary or secondary level, teachers in adult education and graduates with relevant teaching experience the opportunity to enhance their promotion prospects either within their local teaching environment or beyond. The programme also equips those who are interested in pursuing an academic career in the field of ELT or who wish to embark on a PhD with essential research and analytical skills.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in the social sciences or humanities (such as languages, English, education and psychology) and evidence of classroom experience.


MA English Language Teaching by distance learningIn addition to the on-campus programme, we also offer a fully online distance learning MA in English Language Teaching. The programme covers the same ground as the on-campus version and is designed to be flexible and compatible with the lives of working teachers. The programme can be studied from wherever you are in the world.

Programme structure

For modules, see left.

This programme is delivered exclusively online. You receive online tutorial support, and regularly participate in formal and informal online discussions with other students.


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location: By distance learning.

entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent) in the social sciences or humanities (such as languages, English, education and psychology) and evidence of classroom experience. Candidates maybe interviewed by telephone and may be asked to produce a sample of writing.

You will require a PC or Mac with a CD drive and at least 15 hours’ unrestricted internet access per week (broadband recommended), plus access to a printer.




MA Learning and Teaching in Higher Education This programme meets the needs of practising higher education professionals. As an HE professional you will be engaged in teaching or supporting teaching for a minimum of 50 hours a year. We will draw directly on your experience of facilitating learning for undergraduate and postgraduate students. At UEL we believe the modern university, with its diverse student body, requires academic staff of the highest calibre working for the success of their students, and this programme aims to support you in achieving this standard.

Programme structure

The programme comprises two core modules, two further option modules and a dissertation.

Core modules are Context, Policy and Research in Higher Education, and Pedagogy and Learning in Higher Education.

Optional modules:

• Action Research • Alternative Learning Technologies • Culture and Diversity in Higher Education • Reflective Practice.

Appropriate modules from other education Master’s degrees in our portfolio may be available.


The programme meets the requirements of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and is an accredited on-campus programme. Successful completion demonstrates achievement of the HEA professional standards framework and enables membership of the HEA. The knowledge and development gained can also enhance career and promotion prospects.

duration: Two years part-time.

entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent). You must spend at least 50 hours in higher or further education teaching/supported learning activities each academic year.


MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)This programme aims to provide suitably qualified graduates who have little or no experience of English language teaching with an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the field of TESOL at both the theoretical and practical levels. The programme combines existing modules from the MA in English Language Teaching (ELT), thereby allowing you to work alongside more experienced teachers, with specific modules aimed at those wishing to enter the TESOL profession and which address classroom interaction, lesson planning, lesson delivery and language teaching methodology.

Programme structure

The MA comprises the following core modules:

• Language Systems and Language Skills

• The Practice of English Teaching

• The Discourse of Language Classrooms

• Dissertation

plus either

• ELT and its contexts

or

• Second Language Acquisition and ELT.


The programme enhances the promotion prospects of professionals, either within their local teaching environment or beyond. You may also consider continuing your professional development through a PhD or professional doctorate studies.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in social sciences or humanities.




MA Youth and Community Studies (CRB see p40)

This MA provides JNC-qualified youth workers with substantial experience of working with young people and community groups, and other graduates with an interest in this area, an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of youth and community-related theory, policy and practice issues. You can study full- or part-time to suit your personal and professional circumstances.

Programme structure

The MA comprises three core modules, a dissertation and one of two options. Core modules are:

• Leadership and Accountability in Youth Work


• Policy, Theory and Practice of Youth Work.

Option modules are:

• Community Development Theory and Practice

• Inter-professional Agency.


Youth work has become increasingly complex and demanding, and youth workers now find themselves working in a wide variety of educational settings, including youth services, schools, educational welfare and the National Health Service. This has created a demand for higher levels of evidence-based knowledge and skills of youth work practitioners. The programme can also lead towards a PhD or professional development and specialism.

duration: 18 months full-time, 36 months part-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in social sciences or humanities. For JNC-qualified applicants without a degree:A JNC qualification gained in conjunction with a Certificate or Diploma of Higher Education; five years post-qualifying experience of working with people aged 13 19; an interview; completion of a written task.


MA Youth and Community Work (CRB – see p40)

The programme allowa graduates in relevant fields, and with experience of working with young people and community groups, an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the field of youth and community at both the theoretical and the practical levels. The programme leads to a Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) professional qualification in youth work. The programme is designed to allow you to study full-time or part-time in order to follow a flexible study timetable to suit your personal and professional circumstances.

Programme structure

The PGDip comprises four core modules, while students who wish to gain an MA must also complete a dissertation. The modules are:

• Fieldwork Practice (1)

• Fieldwork Practice (2)


• Theory, Policy and Practice of Youth Work

• Dissertation.


On completing this programme, you will gain professional recognition as a qualified youth and community worker under the terms of the JNC. This will enable you to work within Children and Young People’s Services or in the third sector in the UK. The award and work undertaken can contribute to academic progression towards a PhD or professional development and the opportunity of subject specialism in the field.

duration: 18 months full-time, 36 months part-time.

location: Stratford.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject area such as child psychology, early childhood studies, sociology, etc.




PGCE: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education Post-Compulsory Education and Training PCET (CRB - see p40) This initial teacher training programme enables your development in all aspects of post-compulsory education and training (PCET). There is a particular focus on how to respond to, and meet the needs of, diverse adult learners, 14–19-year-olds or mature students. The PGCE also equips you with foundation skills, knowledge and education theory.

In our recent Ofsted inspection (April 2010) we were delighted that a number of key strengths were identified and our programme was judged to be ‘Good with outstanding features’.*

Programme structure

The programme consists of six compulsory modules, the first of which covers the initial Library Learning UK (LLUK) Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) unit. Modules are:

• Introduction to Teaching and Learning

• Theory, Curriculum and Assessment

• Reflective Professional Practice A and B

• Context of PCET and Professional Practice

• Supporting Learners.

The Reflective Professional Practice modules are linked to a teaching practice at a further education or sixth-form college. You will teach 150 hours under the supervision of a mentor. It is a requirement that all teachers in post-16 colleges have a LLUK-recognised teaching qualification, and this programme meets the LLUK standards.


Post-compulsory education and training is a rapidly developing and expanding area which, through the requirement of an endorsed professional teaching qualification, is establishing clearly defined career progression routes within the sector and opportunities for further advanced study. This programme meets the requirements of Standards Verification UK as an endorsed programme of initial teacher training equivalent to the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS). The PGCE PCET is recognised as a core qualification for teacher education in the lifelong learning sector and will be a requirement for those wishing to proceed to Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.

other information

Certificate in Education – we also offer a professional teaching qualification, the Certificate in Education (Cert Ed) for well-qualified non-graduates who wish to teach or train in the post-compulsory sector. For more information on this programme, please email [email protected]

location: Stratford/placements.

entry requirements: A recognised degree at 2.2 or above (or equivalent) in the subject or vocational area you plan to teach; effective reading abilities with clear and accurate spoken and written English communication skills.


How to apply: Visit uel.ac.uk/apply – the PGCE PCET programme is listed under ‘Education (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Post-Compulsory Education and Training – PCET)) within the postgraduate and research programme list, or email [email protected] for an application form and further details.


* The full report can be found on Ofsted’s website, www.ofsted.gov.uk


PGCE: Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Education (CRB - see p40)

This PGCE aims to enable you to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding, attributes and values necessary to support the learning of children in London’s multicultural, multilingual environment. The programme aims to enable trainees to meet the standards required to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and our excellent partnerships with local schools will help you to establish your teaching career. Your studies will lead to the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Education, including 60 credits at M level.


Programme structure

The teaching year is divided into three terms, with school half-terms being designated as directed study time. The teaching year begins in September and ends in July. You will attend five days a week and spend the equivalent of 18 weeks in schools.

You will study the National Curriculum requirements for the core subjects (English, science and mathematics) and foundation subjects (information and communication technology, physical education, music, drama, art & design, design technology, history and geography) as well as personal, social, health and citizenship education and religious education. You will study more general issues such as the professional responsibilities of teachers, the needs of children with English as an additional language, and special educational needs. The programme is underpinned by an expectation of active learning with a strong focus on your contributions and participation.


Most of our completing trainees seeking a teaching post are successful in attaining a position. Many former trainees have become members of school senior management teams including head teachers. Further career roles include educational psychologist, numeracy/literacy consultant, leading mathematics/literacy teacher and manager of resource provision for children with special educational needs.


After successful completion, home students will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status.

duration: 38 weeks full time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent); GCSE grade C or equivalent in English language, maths and science; effective reading abilities with clear and accurate spoken and written English; meeting the Secretary of State’s requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach; at least ten days’ experience of observing or working with children in the Foundation Stage/Primary Phase in a mainstream school.


PGCE: Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Education with Modern Languages SpecialismWe also offer this version of the programme which, in addition to the ground covered in the PGCE above, also enables you to deliver Modern Foreign Languages (French or Spanish) curriculum. As part of the 18 weeks spent in schools you will undertake a school-based teaching placement in either France or Spain.

entry requirements: In addition to the entry requirements above, you will also require A-level French or Spanish or a significant amount of French/Spanish content in your degree.




PGCE: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Secondary) / Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Secondary) (CRB - see p40)

This programme aims to meet the standards required for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in one of the following secondary school subjects: design and technology (food and textiles); English; information and communication technology; mathematics; modern languages; music; physical education; religious education; and science. Paramount within the programme are the skills required to educate young people in a multicultural and multilingual urban environment.


Programme structure

The majority of the programme is spent on placement – you must complete 120 days in schools to comply with QTS requirements. During the programme you study the pedagogy of your subject and consider the ways in which pupils engage with learning. The programme covers detailed study of teaching and learning in the 11–16 age range including the National Curriculum, National Strategies and assessment including public examinations. You also work on a range of issues such as parental involvement and the role of teachers. Topics such as equal opportunities, working with bilingual learners and pupils with special educational needs underpin all programme sessions.

You commence studies on the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education, but there is an opportunity to progress to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education.


Successful completion of the PGCE enables you to apply for teaching posts, and the vast majority of our students attain such posts. There is a clear teaching career structure in place, with several paths available. Some graduates take the management path through management in subject or pastoral issues on to senior management and/or headship. Others concentrate on teaching and may go on to become Advanced Skills Teachers.


After successful completion of the programme, you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status.

duration: 36 weeks full-time.

entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent), usually in the subject area you plan to teach; GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and mathematics; effective reading abilities with clear and accurate spoken and written English communication skills; meeting the Secretary of State’s requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach.





Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) This programme offers you a way to qualify as a teacher while working. It is ideal for people wanting to enter teaching but who need to continue earning while training. Entry is competitive and you must find a school willing to employ you for the duration of the GTP. The school will then pay your salary at the rate of an unqualified teacher.


Programme structure

You will undertake training activities both in school and at UEL, covering classroom techniques, how to plan lessons, observing experienced teachers, writing assignments and developing ICT skills. You must have experience in at least two schools to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), so your training plan will usually include a placement in a second school and visits to a primary school and a sixth-form college.

You will be tutored by subject specialists. Your tutor will visit you in school in order to see you teach, give constructive advice and debrief you. You will also be allocated a subject mentor who will work with you on a day-to-day basis. At the end of the programme you will be assessed on your classroom teaching and you will submit a Portfolio of Evidence, which will include written tasks and assignments, lesson plans and evaluations, examples of pupils’ work and other documentation. If you already have teaching experience, it may be possible to complete in less than a year.


There is a clear career structure in place within the teaching profession, with a number of different paths available. Some graduates move along the management path through middle management in subject or pastoral issues on to senior management and/or headship. Others prefer to concentrate on teaching and develop this to become Advanced Skills Teachers.

Professional qualificationsAfter successful completion of the programme you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status.

duration: One year full-time.

entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent), usually in the subject area you plan to teach; GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and mathematics; effective reading abilities with clear and accurate spoken and written English communication skills.

start date: September / April.





our school of Health and Bioscience offers a wide range of health, bioscience and sports science programmes. We have strong links with employers, the nHs and sporting organisations and teams which enhance the learning experience and opportunities available for our students. We are one of the uK’s leading centres for both physiotherapy and sports science, and for successful delivery of professional development programmes for health workers. all of this means that the school is firmly engaged with the olympic games at stratford in 2012, their legacy and other international events.

our facilities

At the heart of our facilities is our range of modern, well-equipped laboratories and workshops, including genomic and proteomic, microbiology and tissue culture facilities, and a new exercise physiology laboratory. This is supported by other equipment including motion analysis systems, powertest systems, video analysis equipment, isokinetic dynamometers and much more, all of which contributes to building a world-class sport and health facility.

Of special note is our Centre for Clinical Education in Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Sports Science. This magnificent facility, housed in a purpose-built clinic and containing state-of-the-art equipment, is London’s only provider of clinical and training facilities in podiatry and builds on our excellent reputation as a provider of education in a range of healthcare fields.

leading experts

The School’s staff includes many leading international experts and practitioners across all our fields of study. These include Professor Adrian Renton, who leads the innovative Institute of Health and Human Development.

innovative research

The School of Health and Bioscience carries out research at national and international levels, undertaken with a variety of partners including the National Health Service, industry and other UK and overseas universities. Research is concentrated in research groups, including the internationally recognised Institute for Health and Human Development. The Institute and its members have a track record of research geared towards policy and intervention development in both developing and developed countries; a commitment to community participation in research; and a focus on the potential of the cultural and creative industries to influence consumption lifestyles and promote health and wellbeing.

Our postgraduate research programmes offer the opportunity to be part of our dynamic academic community and to gain research training in areas that make a difference to human health and science in local, national and international contexts.

Research areas include community health, physiotherapy, health psychology, podiatry, biomedical sciences, microbiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, forensic science, sports science, plant genetics, herbal medicine, conservation and ecology.


The School hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, such as lectures and seminars. We also play an active role in the wider local community, as part of our commitment to community participation in research, and nationally and internationally through representation on scientific and medical, consultation, editorial and professional bodies.

School of Health and Bioscience


I felt immensely grateful and excited after

being accepted on a place at UEL with some scholarship funding. The studies were very nice and all the lecturers are extremely helpful. I gained different life experience and in-depth and advanced biomedical science knowledge.

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(winner of the MSc Student of the Year Award)

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Professional Doctorate in Biomedical ScienceThis Professional Doctorate is aimed at practising professionals who aspire to the highest level of professional and academic achievement. You will need to be employed in biomedical science to take the doctorate, as it is expected that the project will be carried out in your workplace.

Programme structure

The doctorate consists of taught elements and a research project. Core modules help you to plan and execute your research project.

The project will be work-based within, and appropriate to, your biomedical science speciality, and will require the production of a 40,000-word thesis.


The doctorate is a recognised step on the career path towards advanced practitioner grades in the National Health Service. The career path from basic-grade biomedical scientist (with a certificate of competence) to advanced specialist is paralleled by increasingly higher academic qualifications. A Professional Doctorate will assist you to gain access to these higher grades.

duration: Varies.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree in biomedical science (or equivalent), and you must be employed in biomedical science. An interview will also normally be required. Advanced entry may be possible for candidates with relevant qualifications at master’s level.

start date: Negotiable.



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MRes Herbal Medicine *


This new programme is currently being introduced and final details were not available at the time of this prospectus going to print. However, it is anticipated that this programme will be recruiting for September 2011 and full information will be posted on our website, uel.ac.uk, as soon as it is available.



english language requirements: IELTS (or equivalent) – please visit uel.ac.uk/international/yourquestions

For all other information, please contact us for details:

Visit uel.ac.uk/apply or call +44 (0)20 8223 3333.

MSc Advanced Practice for Health Professionals The MSc is designed to give clinical staff practising in a range of disciplines the opportunity to explore and evaluate the evidence base for their practice, enabling them to develop more effective and innovative approaches to practice.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises either four or five modules plus a dissertation. The Foundations in Research module is core; others are chosen from a wide range of choices, subject to availability, including:

• Applied Ergonomics in Context • Adults Living with Long-term Conditions • Business Planning in the Clinical Setting • Clinical Ergonomics and Occupational Health • Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation • Complex Cases in Paediatrics • Evaluating Application of Electrophysical Agents in Practice • Evaluation of Interventions in Practice • Gait, Balance and Posture • Improving Evidence-based Health Care Services • Leading and Managing Clinical Teams • Managing the Healthy Athlete • Muscles, Movement and Exercise • Neurological Theory and Evidence-based Practice • Optimising Skill Through Work-based Learning • Psychological, Physical and Social Development of the Healthy Child • Sports Rehabilitation: Injury to Optimal Performance • Therapeutic Intervention in Adults with Long-term Conditions.


Most graduates will return to the clinical environment and will be able to seek higher-level posts, such as specialist or advanced practitioner status. The MSc could also lead to research or further academic study, or roles such as consultancy in related commercial enterprises.


entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on the basis of other qualifications and experience.




MSc BioinformaticsThis programme aims to equip you with a sound knowledge of both the practical and theoretical aspects of your specialist subject areas, and the necessary skills to undertake individual and collaborative research. The programme will cover the concepts, language and applications of bioinformatics, as well as molecular biology and disease, focusing on the techniques and concepts associated with genetic engineering.

Programme structure


• Bioinformatics

• Applications of Bioinformatics

• Molecular Biology and Disease

• Research Skills.


More and more industries are turning to in silico systems and biotechnology in order to improve their products and make the manufacturing process easier, cleaner and more cost effective. This has created an increased demand for individuals trained in bioinformatics. Graduates in bioinformatics will also find their training applicable to advanced research in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and the plant and animal sciences.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as microbiology, biochemistry or biotechnology; GCSE at grade C in maths and English (or equivalent).


MSc Biomedical ImmunologyThis modular programme provides you with knowledge of both the practical and theoretical aspects of immunology, with emphasis on its clinical applications. This will include in-depth study of how the immune system responds to pathogens and how it can be manipulated for therapeutic purposes. The programme also looks at the methodology used in obtaining knowledge. In addition to taught modules, you will be trained in research processes, culminating in an individual research project.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises five core modules plus a dissertation:

• Biomedical Immunology

• Applied Biomedical Immunology

• Research Skills

• Bioinformatics. Career opportunities

This programme has been designed for students wishing to make a career in immunology, which is an area of intense activity and investment at present. Besides research, immunologists are extensively employed in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries and in the National Health Service.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a biological or life-sciences area. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on other qualifications and experience.




MSc Biomedical ScienceThe aim of this professionally accredited programme is to produce postgraduate students with a sound knowledge of both the practical and theoretical aspects of the specialist areas of biomedical science: clinical chemistry, medical microbiology, cellular pathology and haematology. The programme has been designed for biomedical scientists aiming to specialise further their careers.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises three core modules plus a dissertation:

• Biology of Disease 1

• Biology of Disease 2

• Research Skills

and one optional module from:

• Bioinformatics

• Immunology.


Many graduates of this degree enter careers as biomedical scientists in the National Health Service or related agencies such as the Health Protection Agency and Blood Transfusion Service. Biomedical scientists are also sought after in industry, and there are opportunities in universities, research institutes and other organisations. Careers are also available in areas such as scientific sales and clinical data management.


This programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (subject to re-accreditation).




MSc BioscienceThis flexible modular MSc equips you with knowledge of both practical and theoretical aspects of bioscience, and the necessary skills to undertake individual and collaborative research. The MSc allows you to design your own interdisciplinary Master’s programme, choosing from a wide range of bioscience modules. The MSc will appeal to a wide spectrum, from working scientists to science teachers looking to update their knowledge of the latest trends.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises one core module – Research Skills – a dissertation, and three optional modules from a range of choices including:

• Advanced Cellular Pharmacology and Physiology • Applications of Bioinformatics • Applied Biomedical Immunology • Applied Toxicology • Bioinformatics • Biology of Disease 1 and 2• Biomedical Immunology • Clinical Instrumentation and Diagnostic Physiology • Commercial Biotechnology • Forensic Analysis• Health and Disease of Physiological Systems• Medical Microbiology – Control • Medical Microbiology – Pathogenesis • Molecular Biology & Disease • Toxicology.


This qualification provides you with a range of career options, from the National Health Service and biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to teaching (with further qualifications). The MSc can also lead to further study for a research degree.




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MSc BiotechnologyThis modular programme aims to produce postgraduate students with a sound knowledge of both practical and theoretical aspects of the specialist areas of biotechnology. This specialist area of bioscience uses advances in molecular biology for applications in human and animal health, agriculture, environment and biochemical manufacturing. You will also be trained in research processes, culminating in an individual research project where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your individual skills and abilities.

Programme structure


• Bioinformatics

• Commercial Biotechnology


• Research Skills.


More and more industries are turning to biotechnology in order to improve their products and make the manufacturing process easier, cleaner and more cost effective. This trend has created an ever-increasing job market for individuals trained in biotechnology. Furthermore, graduates trained in the technologies designed for biotechnology will find their training applicable to advanced research in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and the plant and animal sciences.




MSc Biotechnology and ManagementThis programme equips you with both the practical and theoretical knowledge of biotechnology and the necessary skills to undertake individual and collaborative research. The programme also enables you to develop knowledge of managerial skills so that your scientific knowledge can be applied to a business environment.

Programme structure


• Commercial Biotechnology

• Implementing Change


• Planning Change

• Research Skills. Career opportunities

This programme is suited to those wishing to pursue a career in the biomedical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, especially in posts requiring some management expertise. Biotechnology postgraduates also find their training applicable to advanced research in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and the plant and animal sciences.






MSc Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology This modular MSc enables you to gain a detailed understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of cellular and molecular pharmacology. On completion, you will be equipped to undertake individual and collaborative research in pharmacology.

The MSc offers you the opportunity to explore novel drug-discovery technologies and also offers routes into traditional pharmacology. In addition, this programme makes use of recent research papers to inform group discussion and enhance critical thinking skills. You will be trained in research from concept to delivery, culminating in an individual research project, which will foster independent laboratory study.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises core modules plus a dissertation/research project:

• Advanced Cellular Pharmacology and Physiology

• Research Skills for Pharmacology & Physiology

• Psychopharmacology and Integrative Systems

• Molecular Pharmacology & Drug Development.


The programme will enable you to pursue a career in pharmacological research allied to drug development with global pharmaceutical companies, small to medium biotechnological enterprises, and government-funded research institutes and laboratories.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a biological or life-sciences area with evidence of some pharmacology or physiology components. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on other qualifications and experience.


MSc Exercise Science and HealthThe central focus of this modular master’s programme is the examination of issues and relationships within the areas of exercise, physical activity and health. The programme has been designed to meet the needs of professionals working in various related disciplines, and is delivered with a student-centred approach, acknowledging that each student brings with them a wealth of experience which is valued and built upon.

Programme structure


• Foundations for Research

• Physical Activity and Exercise

plus optional modules chosen from:

• Action-orientated Health Promotion

• Public Health – Theory and Practice

• Epidemiology in Public Health

• Social and Political Context of Health

• Muscles Movement and Exercise

• Evaluation of Interventions in Practice

• Mental Health and its Promotion.


This MSc offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills and knowledge for working in the field of exercise science and health. Many students on this MSc are already working in this field and the programme can assist with career development and progression.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a sport or health-related subject.




MSc Health PromotionThis MSc meets the needs of students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and of professionals working in health and social care. Based on the principles of the multi-dimensional nature of health, the MSc enables you to develop skills and knowledge required for leadership roles in health promotion. An emphasis on evidence-based practice and research includes a critical and inquisitive analysis of health data and research findings. UEL is a member of the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) and the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER).

Programme structure

The MSc comprises three core and two option modules, and a dissertation. Core modules are:

• Action-oriented Health Promotion • Research and Epidemiology for Health Professionals • Core Themes and Structures in Health Promotion.

The option modules are selected from a wide range of available choices – the full list can be found on the MSc Health Promotion page on our website, uel.ac.uk/pg


The MSc offers you enhanced employability prospects within the emerging health promotion field. Health promotion specialists may work in particular settings, (eg communities, schools), with particular issues (eg drugs, healthy eating), or with specific populations (eg young men, the elderly, teenage mothers) or in more generic roles. Many specialists work at a local level, others have more strategic roles with national organisations.

duration: 18 months full-time, two and a half years part-time.



MSc Medical Physiology This modular programme is designed for postgraduate students wishing to gain a detailed understanding of both the practical and theoretical aspects of medical/clinical physiology; particularly the pathophysiology, instrumentation and diagnostic tools used to study the human body. As well as essential laboratory and communication skills, you will also be introduced to entrepreneurial techniques and key management concepts and practices, enabling you to apply your knowledge to a business environment. You will also be trained in research processes, from concept to delivery, culminating in an individual research project providing you with an opportunity to demonstrate your abilities.

Programme structure


• Advanced Cellular Pharmacology and Physiology

• Research Skills for Pharmacology and Physiology

• Health and Disease of Physiological Systems

• Clinical Instrumentation and Diagnostic Physiology

• Research Project.






MSc Molecular Medical MicrobiologyThis modular programme aims to enable postgraduate students to gain a detailed understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of the specialist areas of medical microbiology. The cutting edge of biology research is at the molecular level, using techniques such as genomics and proteomics, leading to an increased understanding of how micro-organisms cause disease and how this knowledge can be applied therapeutically. This programme covers these areas in depth, together with training in research skills.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises the following core modules:

• Bioinformatics

• Medical Microbiology – Control

• Medical Microbiology – Pathogenesis

• Research Skills

• Dissertation.


This programme has been designed for students wishing to pursue a research career in an academic institution or research institute, in the pharmaceutical industry, the National Health Service or the Health Protection Agency. Alternative careers in related areas such as scientific sales & management and clinical data management are also possible.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a biological or life-sciences area with a significant microbiology component. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on other qualifications and experience.



MSc PhysiotherapyDesigned to meet the needs of international practising professionals, the central focus of this programme is the evaluation of physiotherapy practice. It will help you develop a systematic understanding of knowledge and critically evaluate current research, and give you a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research or advanced scholarship.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises the following three core modules:

• Evaluating Interventions in Practice

• Foundations in Research

• Clinical Reasoning

one optional module from the Postgraduate Framework for Health Professions, including

• Gait, Balance and Posture, or

• Muscles, Movement and Exercise

and

• Research Dissertation/Work-based Learning Project.


Career opportunities exist in a range of areas, including the National Health Service, private practice and sports injury treatment. All students are practising physiotherapists, and the programme assists with career development and progression. For internationally trained physiotherapists, success on this programme may assist with Health Professions Council registration.

duration: One year full-time

entry requirements: Minimum 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in physiotherapy; candidates with a lower degree class maybe admitted if they have suitable professional qualifications or experience. You will also need professional registration with a relevant regulatory body and preferably at least six months’ relevant work experience.



MSc Phytopharmaceutical Science *


The development and the use of plant medicines is now a significant area of healthcare. This programme has been designed to address the increasing interest in the development and use of medicines derived from natural products. Delivered on a blended learning basis, ie offering a combination of both on-campus and home study, the programme aims to train you in the modern analytical techniques as applied to natural products. It also examines the safety and quality of herbal medicinal products and familiarises you with an understanding of the actions and therapeutic uses of herbal preparations.

Programme structure

This is a new programme, still in development, and the list of modules had not been finalised at the time of going to press. However, a full list will be published on our website, at uel.ac.uk/pg, as soon as they are available.

MSc Podiatric MedicineDesigned to meet the needs of practising podiatrists, the central focus of this programme is the evaluation of podiatric practice. It will help you to develop a systematic understanding of knowledge and critically evaluate current research, thus enabling you to develop more effective and innovative approaches to practice.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises four core modules:

• Foundations in Research

• Evaluations of Interventions in Podiatric Practice

• Podiatric Practice: Assessment of the Podiatry Patient

• Research Project.

Optional modules can be chosen from a wide range of choices, subject to availability, including: • Clinical Reasoning • Facilitating Learning in the Practice Setting • Muscles Movement and Exercise • Psychological, Physical and Social Development of the Healthy Child • Complex Cases in Paediatrics • Gait, Balance and Posture •Leading and Managing Clinical Teams • Managing the Healthy Athlete • Sports Rehabilitation: Injury to Optimal Performance.


Career opportunities exist in a range of areas including the NHS and private practice, and the MSc may enable you to seek higher-lever posts such as specialist or advanced practitioner status. The MSc could also lead to research or further academic study. For internationally trained podiatrists, success on the programme may assist with HPC registration.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in podiatry from a UK university with a minimum of 12 months’ experience. International applicants would have to show an applicable qualification and show evidence of English language qualifications (ie, IELTS).

start date: September/ February.



MSc Public Health This MSc offers a critical understanding of the concepts and principles of public health, together with the skills and knowledge to conduct research into, and be actively engaged in, health issues. The MSc enables you to develop the ability to synthesise and critically analyse health data and research findings. The content is aligned with the Public Health Skills and Career Framework and phase 1 of the Faculty of Public Health curriculum, ensuring you are well prepared for a career in this field and/or further specialist training. UEL is a member of the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) and the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER).

Programme structure

The MSc comprises four core modules, a dissertation and one optional module from a choice of three.

The core modules are:

• Public Health: Theory and Practice • Research and Epidemiology for Health Professionals • Public Health: Policy and Strategy • Health Promotion. Theory and Practice.

The optional modules are:

• Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing • Impact of Globalisation on Health and Development • Alcohol and Drug Misuse. Public Health and Health Promotion Perspectives.


The MSc offers you enhanced employability prospects in the public health sector. Graduates have worked, for example, as public health specialists/practitioners within the Directorates of Public Health in NHS Primary Care Trusts.

duration: 18 months full-time, two and a half years part-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and at least one year’s experience in a health-related field.



MSc Sport Psychology This programme equips you with a theoretical knowledge of sport psychology followed by examining how to apply that theoretical knowledge as a sport psychology consultant. The programme also allows you to choose a module from a range of options to meet the divers nature of those involved in sport psychology today.

Programme structure

Modules are:

• Contemporary Theories In Sport Psychology

• Research Methods

• Advanced Applied Sport Psychology

• Sports Research Project

plus one optional module.


The MSc Sport Psychology prepares successful applicants to begin studying further in an applied setting through the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Supervised Experience structure and in an academic setting in the form of a PhD. Successful applicants would be well placed to use the skills acquired through the degree in a range of sports and business jobs. The specialist knowledge gained would also put you in a very good position to apply for teaching positions in the further education sector.


entry requirements: Minimum of a 2.2 degree in a relevant subject area.



MSc Strength and ConditioningThis MSc aims to provide you with a comprehensive grounding in the practical and theoretical components of strength and conditioning as well as the necessary skills to undertake individual and collaborative research. The MSc has been developed to cover the competencies of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Programme structure

The MSc comprises three core modules plus a dissertation, and one optional module from a range of choices.


• Foundations in Research • The Theory of Strength and Conditioning • The Advanced Practice of Strength and Conditioning

plus one other optional module from:

• Physical Activity and Exercise • Gait, Balance and Posture. Note: Work-based Learning may also be an option in semester B.


The MSc offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills and knowledge working in the growing field of strength and conditioning. The programme has been developed to facilitate accreditation with the UKSCA and the NSCA, thereby maximising the potential for employment in a variety of clinical settings.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in sport science or related area. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on other qualifications and experience.


MSc ToxicologyThis modular MSc equips you with a sound knowledge of both practical and theoretical aspects of the specialist areas of toxicology and the necessary skills to undertake individual and collaborative research in this field. Designed for those wishing to make a career in the pharmaceutical industry, medical and academic, forensic science or any field where a knowledge of toxicology is desirable, the programme offers a mix of traditional toxicology with an introduction to the cutting edge of research at the molecular level.

The focus is not simply on the state of current knowledge but also on the methodology used in obtaining that knowledge, making use of recent research papers to inform class discussion. In addition to taught modules you will be trained in research processes, culminating in an individual research project giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your individual skills and abilities.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises three core modules, a dissertation and a further optional module from a range of choices. The core modules are:• Applied Toxicology• Toxicology• Research Skills.


This programme is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, NHS, medical sales, medical or academic research, clinical data management, forensic science environmental monitoring or any area where knowledge of toxicology is desirable.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a biological or life-sciences area. Applicants without this qualification will be assessed on the basis of other qualifications and experience.




Postgraduate Certificate in Applied ErgonomicsThis programme examines ergonomic principles within the context of the prevention and management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It will equip you with the core skills and competencies to ensure a working knowledge of ergonomics, ensuring practice is underpinned by a strong theoretical understanding of practical issues, including compliance with relevant legislation.

Programme structure

The programme comprises two core modules:

• Applied Ergonomics in the Workplace

• Clinical Ergonomics and Occupational Health.

The modules and programmes offered within the Postgraduate Framework for Health Professions will run subject to availability of staff resources and a sufficient number of applicants enrolling. Not every programme or module will run every year.


The programme will appeal to people working in a range of health disciplines, such as physiotherapists, podiatrists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses and medics. Most students will return to the clinical environment and will be in a position to seek a post at a higher level, such as specialist or advanced practitioner status. The programme could also lead to research or further study, or other roles such as consultancy in related commercial enterprises.

duration: Six months full-time, one to three years

part-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent) in a health-related subject; relevant work experience; professional registration with a relevant regulatory body; current membership of a relevant professional body.



Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Health SciencesThis programme offers clinical staff practising in a range of disciplines the opportunity to construct an educational programme designed to meet their personal and professional needs. The programme is designed to give you, as a clinician, the opportunity to explore and evaluate the evidence base for your practice, enabling you to develop more effective and innovative approaches to practice.

Programme structure

The programme comprises any two modules or a combination of modules and short courses providing a total of 60 credits of accredited learning. A list of available modules can be found on the programme page on our website, uel.ac.uk/pg



The programme will appeal to people working in a range of health disciplines including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, rehabilitation nurses and sports therapists. It will enhance your workplace skills and knowledge, helping you to develop your career in the clinical environment. The programme will also provide evidence of continuing professional development required for continued registration with regulatory bodies.

duration: Five months full-time, one to three years part-time.




Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Team DevelopmentThis programme will equip you with the critical skills required to lead change, facilitate workforce re-design and introduce service innovation. Topics covered include leadership, team management, role re-design, workforce planning, learning theories and their application in practice, different ways of learning and teaching, principles of assessment and evaluation, development and application of relevant learning resources and strategies, and principles of continuing professional development.

Programme structure


• Learning and Managing Clinical Teams

• Optimising Skills Through Work-Based Learning.



Most graduates will return to the clinical environment and will be in a position to seek a post at a higher level, such as specialist or advanced practitioner status. The programme could also lead to research or further study, or other roles such as consultancy in related commercial enterprises. You can also transfer onto our MSc in Advanced Practice for Health Professionals.




Postgraduate Certificate in Long-Term Conditions in AdultsThis programme explores the issues and impact of living with long-term conditions and optimising management with the use of self-care strategies. It will enable you to advance your understanding of the evidence for techniques which improve the motivation and engagement of adults with long-term conditions in the management of their own health.

Programme structure


• Adults Living with Long-Term Conditions

• Therapeutic Intervention in Adults with Long-Term Conditions.



Most students, on successful completion, will return to the clinical environment and will be in a position to seek a post at a higher level, such as specialist or advanced practitioner status. The programme could also lead to research or further study, or other roles such as consultancy in related commercial enterprises. You can also transfer onto one of our related MSc degrees.






Postgraduate Certificate in Neurological RehabilitationThis programme incorporates emerging interventions in innovative clinical practice. It offers continuing professional development for therapists with an interest and some experience in the clinical management of neurological conditions, including stroke and long-term conditions. It extends your clinical competency in this field, and helps you develop specialised theoretical and practical knowledge and skills directly applicable to your practice.

Programme structure


• Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation

• Neurological Theory and Evidence-Based Practice.



Most students, on successful completion, will return to the clinical environment and will be in a position to seek a post at a higher level, such as specialist or advanced practitioner status. The programme could also lead to research or further study, or other roles such as consultancy in related commercial enterprises. You can also transfer onto one of our related MSc degrees.





Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatric StudiesThis programme seeks to develop practice and practitioners able to provide enhanced clinical care and child-centred practice. University-based elements encompass principles that you may apply to your personal engagement with paediatrics. The programme therefore gives you the opportunity to explore and evaluate the evidence base for your practice, enabling you to develop more effective and innovative approaches to practice within your area of interest.

Programme structure


• Complex Cases in Paedriatrics

• Psychological, Physical and Social Development of the Child.



Most graduates will return to the clinical environment and will be in a position to seek a post at a higher level, such as specialist or advanced practitioner status. The programme could also lead to research or further study, or other roles such as consultancy in related commercial enterprises. You can also transfer onto one of our related MSc degrees.





Postgraduate Certificate in Planning and Developing Health CareThis programme explores business planning and service development in the health context. Topics covered include: business planning; governance; service management; evaluation and development; political, economic, social, technical, environmental and legal factors affecting service delivery; stakeholder involvement in service development; evidence-based practice; and team leadership.

Programme structure


• Business Planning in Clinical Settings

• Improving Evidence-Based Health Care.



The programme enables you to return to the practice environment and be in a position to expand your career or personal horizons. You can also undertake research or further study, including one of our related MSc degrees, or work in an area such as consultancy to related commercial enterprises.





Postgraduate Certificate in Sports RehabilitationThis programme explores the inter-relationships between training, performance, injury and rehabilitation in sports. It seeks to develop practice that minimises injuries during training and competition and maximises rehabilitation and return to competitive performance. University-based elements encompass principles that you may apply to your personal engagement with sport. The programme gives you the opportunity to explore and evaluate the evidence base for your practice, enabling you to develop more effective and innovative approaches.

Programme structure


• Managing the Healthy Athlete

• Sports Rehabilitation: Injury to Optimal Performance.



The programme enables you to return to the practice environment and be in a position to expand your career or personal horizons. You can also undertake research or one of our MSc degrees, or work in an area such as consultancy to related commercial enterprises.







the school of Humanities and social sciences (Hss) combines excellence in teaching and research with our mission to extend access to higher education to groups hitherto under-represented in the sector. our wide range of taught master’s programmes are complemented by postgraduate research opportunities that include a Professional doctorate as well as MPhil and Phd pathways. a number of bursaries are frequently available.

our facilities

The School’s facilities include purpose-built spaces for the performing arts and specialist research archives in refugee studies, theatre studies and London history. Our social work students benefit from the resources of the world-famous Tavistock Institute. Many of our students make use of the Multimedia Production Centre (MPC). The MPC hosts a range of professional-standard facilities in areas such as music, video, photography, computer graphics, and multimedia and web authoring.

leading experts

The School’s staff includes a number of leaders in their field. These include Professor Nira Yuval Davis, whose book Gender and Nation has been translated into seven different languages. Mica Nava, our internationally renowned Professor of Cultural Studies, Professor Andrew Blake, the author of The Irresistible Rise of Harry Potter, and Dr Marta Rabikowska, whose documentary on life in southeast London won first prize at the 2007 Milan Film Festival, all teach and research in the School. Professor Maggie Humm is one of the UK’s leading experts on Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Set, and Professor Andrew Cooper has written pioneering works on comparative child welfare and child protection.

innovative research

Our School has an international reputation for its cutting-edge research in gender, ethnicity, social exclusion, migration, social and cultural theory, social work, social history, social change, urban regeneration and international development. It hosts 12 research centres, and School staff conduct research on some of the most pressing issues facing our society. The School is renowned for its theoretical and applied research in the field of social and cultural change. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise confirmed our established reputation as one of the UK’s leading universities in the field of Cultural Communication and Media Studies. 80% of work submitted within this category was judged to be of world leading or internationally excellent standard, as was 40% of work in Sociology and 35% in Drama, Dance and Performing Arts. Research in the School also has a strong focus on the Olympics and the regeneration of the Thames Gateway. We work closely with a wide range of research partners such as the Tavistock Institute.


The School regularly hosts and organises national and international conferences and seminars. In 2007 we hosted the British Sociological Association Annual Conference and the largest international conference on cultural studies ever held in the UK, the Cultural Studies Now conference.

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MA ActingThis programme offers a unique postgraduate programme combining academic study in performance with a practice-based approach to performance. In collaboration with the MA Theatre Directing programme, you will produce and perform a range of work while undergoing a professional programme in actor training.

Programme structure

The MA has the following core modules:

• Actor Training

• Performance Laboratory

• Staging Performance


• Dissertation.

The programme is taught in the evenings and on Saturdays and is available for both full- and part-time study.


This programme will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills required to work as an actor for the stage. You will be provided with the means to both produce your own work as well as find work in the wider arena through the involvement of working professionals. Final degree shows will act as a showcase for you to gain agents and develop your networks further.

You will be assigned your own professional mentor to help you build a personal network in the profession following your graduation. In addition, the Staging Performance module is mentored by a theatre company, which provides you with access to entry-level ways of performing your own work and an understanding of the funding system for the arts in general.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent).




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MA Cultural StudiesThis is an innovative programme which appeals to students with an interest in contemporary radical thought, and its implications for cultural theory and political analysis. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed but intellectually intense, and you are encouraged to develop your own interests and research agendas. It is characterised by a focus on the latest developments in cultural theory and relevant branches of political philosophy, with a particular emphasis on their implications for cultural studies’ classical concern with the analysis of contemporary power relations.

Programme structure

The core module for the programme is Culture, Power and Politics, which examines in depth some of the key theories shaping the field today, from Marx and Freud to Hardt and Negri; it is followed in semester B by the module Contemporary Cultural Theory, which examines the latest developments in the field.

Other modules are:

• Dissertation

• Option modules.


This programme will prepare you for employment in the cultural industries, teaching and some social agencies. It will also prepare you for higher-level academic work.


entry requirements: 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject.


MA DanceOur MA Dance offers a unique postgraduate programme combining academic study in performance with a practice-based approach to performance. You will have the opportunity to learn cross-cultural research, ethnography and choreography. The programme also benefits from the input of visiting dancers and choreographers, while dance companies and artists act as mentors for students. This programme is taught in the evenings and is available for both full- and part-time study.

Programme structure

The programme comprises four core modules plus a dissertation/production.

Modules are:

• Choreographic Methods

• Cultural Dance: Practice as Research


• Writing Performance

• Dissertation/Production.


This programme will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to work as a dance researcher, dance/performance art practitioner, creative writer, teacher or leader in the dance community. You will be provided with the means to produce your own work and find work in the wider arena, through the involvement of working professionals throughout the programme. Final degree shows will act as a showcase for dancers.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.1 honours degree. Admission is by audition and interview.




MA Independent Film, Video and New Screen MediaThis programme offers a much-needed path into the study of film/video and new-screen media in London. The programme provides a unique combination of structured learning and student-driven modules, allowing creative linking of theory and practice, and of historical and new horizons of experimentation and innovation. It encompasses a nurturing and ambitious environment, which will assist new developments in production and diffusion, as well as in the formal and technological aspects of work produced.

Programme structure

The MA comprises three core modules and a further two modules chosen from a wide range of options.


• The Context of Media Production


• Dissertation.


This programme will be of particular interest to students intending to pursue careers in a range of fields such as education and the media, museum and archive work. It will also equip you with theoretical knowledge and analytic skills in film, television and historiography, suited to the pursuance of further doctoral research.


entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent) in a humanities, social science or arts subject, or comparable professional or research experience.


MA Global MediaThis exciting and challenging programme offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the media within a global framework. The global media is a crucial component in the formation of the ‘new world order’, in which contemporary geopolitical events are increasingly integrated into the ideologies and discourses of a transnational media culture. Our programme critically examines a wide range of media including television, cinema, print, the internet and new digital media technologies.

Programme structure

The MA comprises three core modules and a further two modules chosen from a wide range of options.


• Global Media: an Introduction


• Dissertation.


The programme will enhance your opportunities to work in the media and cultural industries, particularly those operating in an international context. The programme also provides a basis from which to pursue further postgraduate and doctoral research.


entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent), or comparable professional research experience.




MA Innovation StudiesThis MA explores the complex and dynamic relations between the social and technological forces that shape the innovation process in an international context. It is closely linked to active research at UEL and beyond. In particular, there is an emphasis on inequalities due to gender, socio-economic status and/or race, social distribution of responsibility, wealth, and ethical considerations related to the governance of innovation in both business and the public sphere.

Programme structure

The MA comprises four core modules and a further module chosen from a range of options.

The core modules are:• Research Methods• Science, Technology and Innovation• Socio-Technical Dynamics of the

Information Society• Dissertation.

The optional modules are:• Global Media: an Introduction• Managing Policy• Software as Culture• University-wide option.


Career paths exist in a wide range of occupations in the public and private sectors. These include posts in government, law, regulatory agencies, finance, charities, media and public services such as healthcare and education. The MA’s international dimension equips you to work across a range of national and cultural environments and in careers that involve aspects of international innovation processes. You can also go on to further study at PhD level and an academic career.


entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent).


MSc International RelationsCurrent changes in international politics raise important questions that this MSc seeks to address. Where is the focus of order in the post-Cold War international system? Is there any prospect of justice in relations between states? How is world order/disorder affected by developments such as democratisation, the credit crisis and economic liberalisation, environmental degradation and resource depletion, resurgent religious movements and nationalisms? This MSc enables you to develop a critical awareness of competing analytical frameworks in the study of international relations and deploy this in the analysis of specific questions and issues. Programme structure

The MSc comprises four core modules and a further module chosen from a range of options.

The core modules are:• Critical Theories in International Relations• Global Environmental Politics • Qualitative Research Methods for Social Scientists • Dissertation.


• Cultural Encounters in International Relations • Introduction to Forced Migration• Migration, Citizenship and Social Policy• Development Management in an International Context • Current Issues & Research in International Law • Law and Policy in the Middle East.


Possible career paths particularly include posts in the public sector and government, the media, and developmental agencies and organisations.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject.




MA International Social Work and Community DevelopmentThis MA offers an opportunity to share in learning about social work and community development across the globe. The MA’s highly innovative content explores and analyses social change and professional responses in a globalised world equipping you for local or international practice in community development or social work. The dissertation enables you to tailor research to reflect your interests and select your own topic, so long as this is comparative. The emphasis is very much on learning from other countries and cultures. The varied teaching, learning and assessment methods draw on your own experience and are underpinned by principles of adult learning, individual responsibility and group support.

Programme structure

The MA comprises two core modules and two optional modules, plus a dissertation. The core modules are:

• International Social Work, and Research and Learning.


A Master’s degree is normally essential for those seeking employment in international welfare/humanitarian organisations, such as the UN and major non-governmental organisations. Graduates have taken up a variety of posts such as work in a UN resettlement programme; as a social-work lecturer specialising in mental health services in Bangladesh; as a manager of a social care unit in Greece; and as a social worker with asylum seekers in the Netherlands. You can also progress to further research, either agency-based or through a PhD/Professional Doctorate.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject. Applicants must also have a professional qualification either in social work or in community development.


MA International Social Work and Refugee StudiesThis MA offers an opportunity for qualified social workers or people who work with refugees and asylum seekers to share in learning about social work and refugee studies across the globe. The MA’s highly innovative content explores and analyses social change and professional responses in a globalised world, equipping you for future local or international practice in your area of work. The dissertation enables you to tailor your research to reflect your own interests and to select your own topic, with the emphasis being on learning from other countries and cultures.

Programme structure

The MA as a joint Master’s comprises four core modules and a further optional module from a range of choices.


• International Social Work, Research and Learning.


A Master’s degree level is normally essential for those seeking employment in international welfare/humanitarian organisations, including the UN and major non-governmental organisations. Graduates have taken up a variety of posts such as work in a UN resettlement programme; as a social worker with asylum seekers in the Netherlands; social work with unaccompanied young asylum seekers in a UK local authority children’s services department; or as a specialist social worker working with refugees in Malta.

The award also lays the basis for progression to further research, either agency-based or through a PhD/Professional Doctorate.






MA Journalism and SocietyThis programme offers journalists a place to think about their profession and its social role. Subjects covered range from current debates about spin, privacy and intellectual property, to theoretical categories such as the public sphere. The programme has strong links with Rising East (www.risingeast.org) the online magazine that explores the remaking of east London and the Thames Gateway.

Programme structure

The MA comprises four core modules and a further optional module from a range of choices.


• Journalism: Social Change and Changing Profession

• Journalism: Technique and Society


• Dissertation.


• Advertising and Media Culture

• Global Media

• Modernity and Culture.


The programme will enhance your career in journalism, facilitating the development of professional practices, encouraging critical thinking and assisting you to act strategically with regard to your potential and progressive development.




MA MagazinesThis programme enables you to rehearse both your craft skills and critical faculties in accordance with a new professionalism where thinking ‘out of the box’ is routinely required. Experienced journalists and editors cover the craft of magazine writing and publishing, the history of magazines, and the changing role of magazines in the lives of their readers.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises four core modules and a further optional module from a range of choices.


• Journalism: Social Change and Changing Profession

• Magazines: Craft and Critique


• Dissertation.


• Advertising and Media Culture

• Global Media

• Media Practice.


Destinations for graduates include magazine journalism, advertising, publishing, PR, branding, corporate communications and other creative industries.





MA Media StudiesThis programme engages with contemporary debates in the discipline of media studies from a cultural studies perspective. It is designed to develop a critical awareness of historical developments and current debates in media studies, and to consolidate your understanding of the complex, pervasive and transnational cultures of the production and consumption of media texts. A wide range of options reflects the intellectual dynamism of current work in the discipline.

Programme structure

The MA comprises three core modules and a further two modules chosen from a range of options.


• Media Cultures


• Dissertation.


This degree will be particularly appropriate if you are looking to work in the media or cultural industries as a practitioner, researcher or administrator. It will also prepare you for higher-level academic work such as a PhD.




MSc NGO and Development ManagementThis programme provides you with the opportunity to analyse key issues in the field of NGOs (non-governmental organisations). This includes tackling issues surrounding globalisation and development together with programme/project design and management. The programme offers a dedicated research-methods module that enables you to develop advanced analytical skills in preparation for your independent research dissertation.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises four core modules and a further optional module from a wide range of choices.


• Development Management in the International Context

• Programme and Project Design


• Dissertation.


• Introduction to Forced Migration

• Institutional Development for Voluntary Organisations

• Managing Policy

• University-wide module.


This MSc prepares you for employment in many areas related to development and working with the poor. It also develops the skills appropriate for further academic research in general development issues and development management.







MA Psychosocial Studies by distance learning **subject to validation

This MA is a cross-disciplinary programme that uses ideas from psychology, sociology, literature, history and cultural studies to understand the shaping of human identities and our experience in the world. Drawing on key ideas and cutting-edge research in the field, this new programme is seeking to re-frame psychosocial studies for the 21st century. The MA will enable you to explore issues in depth and to acquire a greater understanding of yourself and the world around you, by focusing on how identities are shaped and experienced in different social, psychological and historical contexts.

Programme structure

The programme comprises four modules and a dissertation.

Modules are:

• Introduction: ‘Framing Psychosocial Studies’

• Know Thyself – Changing Conceptions of the Self

• Applying Psychosocial Studies

• Research Strategies.


The programme will appeal to psychology

graduates who want to include more social and cultural perspectives in their work. It will also appeal to sociology and social science graduates who are interested in psychological dimensions that may have been missing from their former studies. It will also be of interest to people working in ‘people industries’, such as therapists, social workers and individuals who work or wish to work in the health or care sectors and are interested in placing their work within academic frameworks.



MA Refugee StudiesThe refugee phenomenon is an issue of world importance. Forced migration affects vast numbers of people who find themselves victims of exclusion, and who are often denied asylum. This programme investigates the causes of forced migration, the ethical and legal issues involved, the impact on individuals and refugee communities, and the implications for the wider society. Drawing on staff and students’ personal contacts with refugee communities, it develops an appreciation of refugee experiences, achievements and needs.

Programme structure

The MA comprises three core modules and two modules, plus a dissertation.

The core modules are Introduction to Forced Migration and Research Methods.

There is a wide range of option modules – for details visit the course page at uel.ac.uk/pg.


This programme will be of particular interest to anyone professionally concerned with, or wanting to enter employment in the fields of: human rights; legal representation of refugees; counselling; education; social and community issues; and refugee welfare. It will also benefit anyone wishing to undertake further research in migration and diasporic studies, ethnicity, social, psycho-social and cultural theory, legal studies and social policy.

scholarships

UEL, in partnership with the Pauline Ortiz Memorial Fund, offers fee waiver scholarships to applicants from refugee backgrounds wishing to study for the MA Refugee Studies. Please contact us for details.


entry requirements: A good honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, and relevant experience.



MA Refugee Studies and Community DevelopmentThis unique programme focuses on the increasingly important and highly relevant area of social care and refugees, and the communities to which they belong. The MA examines key issues in refugee studies and the communities in which refugees live, with special reference to refugee communities in east London. It includes specialist options on social, cultural, political, legal and psychosocial aspects of refugee studies.

Programme structure

The MA comprises three core modules, a further option module and a dissertation.

The core modules are:• Introduction to Forced Migration• Introduction to International Social Work• Research Methods.

The choices of optional modules are:• Approaches to Public and Community Service• Current Issues in Forced Migration• Governance• International Human Rights• International Refugee Law• Migration, Citizenship and Social Policy• Psychosocial Perspectives on Forced Migration• Volunteering, Voluntarism and Voluntary Action• University-wide option.


The MA will appeal to professionals and practitioners interested in refugees and community development, locally and internationally. You could work in non-governmental organisations, social service departments, and charities.


entry requirements: A good honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, and relevant experience.


MA Social Work (professional qualification in social work) (CRB - see p40)

Run jointly by UEL and the prestigious Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, this is a professional qualifying programme for graduates wanting to become social workers. Taught by lecturers and practice assessors at the forefront in social work developments, the MA offers unrivalled opportunities to integrate theory and research into social work practice. It prepares you for all aspects of social work, offering special expertise in working with children and families, and in mental health.

Programme structure

The MA comprises the following core modules plus a dissertation:

• Introduction to Social Work • Human Growth and Development • Law and Social Justice• Professional Development • Values and Ethics.

There is also a requirement for 200 practice learning days. Practice will be integrated throughout, with most weeks consisting of one day at UEL, one day at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, and three days either on placement or with your sponsoring employer undertaking assessed practice learning. There will also be some block periods of practice learning.

Career opportunitiesSuccessful completion of this MA will open up a wide range of employment opportunities in social work.

Professional qualification

The programme offers both an MA and a professional qualification in social work. The programme incorporates all Department of Health and professional body (General Social Care Council) requirements.

duration: Two years full-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree in any discipline.





MA Theatre DirectingThis MA combines academic study with a practice-based approach to performance. In collaboration with our MA Acting, you will produce, perform and direct a range of work while undergoing a professional programme in actor training. The programme benefits from visiting practitioners, both directors and actors, who deliver modules and give master classes.

Programme structure

The MA comprises the following core modules:

• Director Training

• Performance Laboratory


• Staging Performance

• Dissertation/Production.

You will also direct a piece for a final degree show, which will be open to the public. The programme is taught in the evenings and on Saturdays and is available for both full- and part-time study.


This MA will equip you with both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills required to work as a theatre director. Through the involvement of working professionals, you will be provided with the means to both produce your own work and find work in the wider arena. You will be assigned your own professional mentor to help you build a personal network in the profession following your graduation. In addition, the Staging Performance module is mentored by a theatre company, which provides you with access to entry-level ways of performing your own work and an understanding of the funding system for the arts in general.


entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, and relevant experience.




MA Writing: Imaginative PracticeThis programme offers an exciting, mixed-genre approach to writing, allowing you to hone your writing through critical creative practice. The programme offers fertile ground for experimentation and the possibility to break from old forms and traditional restrictions. There is a focus on new writing, allowing you to expand personal frontiers and create hybrid forms. The programme also places an emphasis on producing work for publication, performance and/or production that expresses contemporary writing and a cosmopolitan, international flavour.

Programme structure

The MA comprises the following five core modules:

• Adaptation

• Experience: Encounters with the Real

• Genre

• Research Methods by Practice

• Dissertation by Practice.


While the programme provides the groundwork for future novelists and writers working in poetic forms (whether that be in the printed word, music, or art installation), there will also be, among the graduates, emerging dramaturges with skills in script development and an engagement in critical approaches to performance writing. The skills gained in this programme can lead to careers in publishing, teaching, the performing arts, the film and television industry as script readers and editors, as well as providing a firm foundation for those interested in pursuing careers as freelance writers.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.1 or above, in addition to an interview and submission of a portfolio of creative writing. Applicants with a degree or equivalent experience who may not meet the entrance criteria above but can demonstrate potential as writers and a strong desire to participate are encouraged to apply.


MA Writing: Imaginative Practice by distance learningIn addition to the campus-based programme, we also offer an MA Writing: Imaginative Practice by distance learning. The programme offers the same content and there will be guest webinars from professional writers, agents, producers, directors and publishers.

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In addition, you will also require a PC or Mac with at least ten hours of unrestricted access per week, internet access (broadband recommended) and access to a printer.




Postgraduate Certificate Narrative Research by distance learningThis PG Certificate provides an overview of narrative research methodologies and approaches to analysis. It explores three key areas: oral personal narratives, written narratives and visual narratives. It addresses questions such as how people come to see themselves as distinct subjects about whom a story can be told, the role of memory in people’s accounts of their lives, and how class, ethnicity, gender and other social characteristics shape the stories people tell.

Programme structure

The certificate comprises two core modules:

• Narrative Research

• Narrative Force.


Using and applying narrative is a growing career field including, amongst other subjects, academic social science and cultural studies, applied social policy areas, health services, computing (particularly in the development and theorisation of narrative-based games) and biographically based art work. The programme can assist your career development and progression in all these fields.

duration: One year part-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 first degree in a relevant field of study such as the humanities or social sciences. Applicants holding an honours degree that is not immediately relevant, or who have relevant research or professional experience, will be considered. All applicants with appropriate qualifications will be invited for interview.

You will also require a PC or Mac with at least ten hours of unrestricted access per week, internet access (broadband recommended) and access to a printer.



Programmes offered at the Tavistock and Portman NHS TrustThe School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a number of programmes in partnership with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust. The programmes are delivered at the world-renowned Tavistock Clinic in London. The Trust is the UK’s leading provider of multi-disciplinary postgraduate training in mental health and is a major provider of clinical services.

The Trust has a national and international reputation as a centre of excellence in the therapeutic treatment of complex and serious mental health disorders, clinical training, consultancy, research and scholarship.

Courses include:

• Professional Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

• Professional Doctorate in Social Work

• Professional Doctorate in Systemic Psychotherapy

• MA Applied Systemic Theory

• MA Child and Adolescent Primary Mental Health

• MA Child Protection and Complex Child Care

• MA Consultation and the Organisation

• MA Consultation and the Organisational Process

• MA Counselling in Educational Settings

• MA Emotional Factors in Learning and Teaching: Counselling Aspects

• MA Fostering and Adoption Studies

• MA Infant Mental Health

• MA Psychoanalytic Observational Studies

• MA Psychoanalytic Studies

• MA Psychoanalytic Study of the Couple Relationship

• MA Psychodynamic Approaches to Working with Adolescents

• MA Social Work

• MA Strategic Leadership and Management

• MA Systemic Psychotherapy

• MA Working with Groups

• MA Working with People with Eating Disorders

• PG Certificate Black Leadership in White Organisations

• PG Certificate Promoting Emotional Wellbeing in Children and Families

• PG Certificate Therapeutic Communication with Children.

All courses are offered via part-time study.

How to apply:

Email [email protected],visit www.tavi-port.org/training or call +44 (0)20 7447 3722.





the uel school of law has a distinct and vibrant identity, with a commitment to critical, contemporary higher education from a cross-cultural and international perspective. the school has internationally recognised research in the areas of international law, human rights, islamic law and terrorism studies, which was confirmed in the research assessment exercise (rae) 2008. our programmes reflect the expertise of the school and offer a coherent, exciting and wide-ranging intellectual experience.

our facilities

The School is based in its own centre in the heart of Stratford. The site includes a conference centre, as well as computer suites, study areas and a restaurant. We also have our own dedicated library (open 24 hours a day during teaching weeks), well stocked with the latest text books, journals, law reports and with access to a vast range of online materials.

leading experts

The School is home to a number of leading experts in their fields, especially in the School’s specialisms of terrorism studies, human rights and Islamic and Middle Eastern law. Notable figures in the School include Andrew Silke, one of the UK’s leading experts in terrorism studies; Kofi Kufuor, specialist in international economic law; John Strawson, an expert in Middle Eastern and Islamic law; and Hilary Lim and Siraj Sait, experts in Islamic land law.

innovative research

Research activity is a central feature of the School of Law as there is a close link between the reputation of the School and its commitment to excellence in research and teaching.

Our Centre on Human Rights in Conflict promotes policy-relevant research and events with the aim of developing greater knowledge of three key areas: human rights and armed conflict, Islamic human rights, and human rights and civil liberties in the war on terror. The Centre’s development confirms our commitment to presenting law with an emphasis on human rights education and research, and to developing legal studies in an international and multicultural context.


The School regularly hosts conferences, seminars and lectures by experts in their field.

LLM candidates and graduates have been successful in gaining internships with various organisations including the International Criminal Court, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the Extraordinary Chambers in Cambodia, the International Bar Association, the Commission for Peace and Security (Johannesburg), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (London) and Amnesty International.

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As a journalist with Bloomberg, on a

programme called Global Connections, anchored from New York, London and Hong Kong, I really appreciated what I learnt at UEL. There’s a real sense of a global community and the level of professionalism among the lecturers is fantastic.

antonio Zappulla Journalist with Bloomberg

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LLM International Law This LLM offers a challenging and critical study of law in a global society. The theme is the changing boundaries of international law in a time of globalisation. The programme encourages you to think beyond Western dominance of international legal theory and practice, offering radically different perspectives on law ranging from policy-oriented and doctrinal approaches to narrative form, feminism and postcolonial discourses.

Programme structure

There is one core modules, three further moduleschosen from a range of options and a dissertation.

The modules are:• Current Issues and Research in

International Law (core) • Critical Perspectives on Terrorism• International Criminal Law• International Environmental Law• International Human Rights• International Law and the Use of Force• Law and Policy in the Middle East • Law of International Finance.• Law of the World Trade Organisation.


Graduates with a specialisation in LLM International Law can look to the expanding market and professional choices available in this field. The scarcity of specialists in this area was particularly noticed after the events of 9/11. Possible career paths include legal practice, policy making within the public sector and government, community relations, human rights work in development agencies/organisations, journalism and advocacy.


entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent) in law, international relations, political science, economics, sociology or cultural studies. Degrees in other subjects will be considered.




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LLM Human Rights This programme, taught by leading academics, offers critical perspectives of human rights in international, regional and national contexts. The programme promotes a human rights culture that is based on issues of colonialism, Euro-centrism, racism and sexism.

Programme structure

The LLM comprises two core modules, two further modules chosen from a range of options and a dissertation.


• Current Issues & Research in International Law

• International Human Rights.

The optional modules include:

• Business and Human Rights

• Democracy and the Rule of Law

• International Environmental Law

• International Law of Minority Rights

• International Refugee Law

• Islam and Human Rights

• War and Human Rights.


Graduates with a specialisation such as the LLM Human Rights can look to the expanding market and professional choices available in this field. A wide range of possible career paths includes specialised human rights practice, work in the public sector and government, international human rights and development agencies, journalism and advocacy.




LLM International Law and Criminal Justice This LLM provides a critical appreciation of the new legal regime emerging between international law and criminal justice symbolised by the creation of the International Criminal Court. Through a strong foundation in both international law and international criminal law, the LLM offers the opportunity to develop expertise in terrorism studies, international policing, international organised crime, the laws of war and armed conflict, human rights and Islamic law.

Programme structure

The LLM comprises two core modules, two further modules chosen from a range of options and a dissertation. The core modules are:


• International Criminal Law.

Option modules are chosen from:

• Business and Human Rights • Contemporary Islamic Legal Issues • Critical Perspectives on Terrorism • Democracy and the Rule of Law • International Human Rights • International Law and the Use of Force • International Refugee Law • Transnational Organised Crime • War and Human Rights.


Graduates of this LLM can look to the expanding market and professional choices available in this field. Possible career paths include legal practice, policy making within the public sector and government, community relations, human rights work in development agencies/organisations, journalism and advocacy.


entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent) in law, criminology, sociology, international relations, political science, economics, psychology, cultural studies, social work, area studies or any other relevant field.




LLM International Law and the World Economy This programme offers a broad range of modules offered only in a limited number of UK law schools. Its attraction also lies in the programme structure, which makes it a research-based programme while offering you the flexibility of choosing research areas within the modules and for your dissertation.

Programme structure

The LLM comprises three core modules, two further modules chosen from a range of options and a dissertation.


• Law of the World Trade Organisation or Globalisation

• Current Issues and Research in International Law.


• Business and Human Rights

• Economic Integration in Developing Countries

• International Environmental Law

• Law of International Finance

• Law of Transnational Corporations

• Regulation of Financial Markets.


Graduates with an LLM in International Law and the World Economy can look to the expanding market and professional choices available in this field. A wide range of possible career paths includes specialised legal practice, work in the public sector and government, development agencies and organisations, journalism and advocacy.


entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent) in law, international relations, humanities, social sciences or a relevant field.


LLM International Law and Financial Markets This LLM provides the opportunity to evaluate the role of public international law in the regulation of financial markets. It offers a critical appreciation of the doctrines and institutions of public international law, and the form and environment of the regulation of financial markets. The LLM emphasises the relationship between the rule of law and the operation of international finance in the context of globalisation, focusing on accountability, transparency and good governance.

Programme structure

The LLM consists of three core modules and two further modules chosen from a range of options.


• Current Issues & Research in International Law• Regulation of Financial Markets • Dissertation.

Option 1 is chosen from:

• Business and Human Rights • Contemporary Islamic Legal Issues • International Criminal Law • International Refugee Law • War and Human Rights.

Option 2 is chosen from:

• Globalisation • Integration of Developing Countries • Law of International Finance • Law of Transnational Corporations • Law of the World Trade Organisation.


Graduates of this LLM will have a good background for work in the financial sector of the legal profession, in financial institutions, business, the public services and NGOs.






LLM Islamic and Middle East Studies This LLM offers a unique, interdisciplinary approach to legal issues in the Middle East and Islam. The programme is built on the work and expertise of UEL’s Law School in the areas of the Palestinian–Israeli conflict, the Iraq crisis, Islamic feminism, Islamic legal discourses and post-colonial analysis of Islamic legal history. It offers challenging perspectives on Islamic law, international law, human rights, democracy and pluralism in the context of critical Islamic and Middle East Studies.

Programme structure

The LLM comprises two core modules, two option modules and a dissertation. The core modules are:

• Law and Policy in the Middle East

• Current Issues & Research in International Law.

Option modules are chosen from:

• Contemporary Islamic Legal Issues • Critical Perspectives on Terrorism • Democracy and the Rule of Law • International Law and the Use of Force • Islam and Human Rights • Islamic Legal Theories.


Graduates of this LLM can look to the expanding market and professional choices available in this field. The scarcity of specialists in this area was particularly noticed after the events of 9/11. Specialists have gained importance given the wide gulf between the Islamic world/Middle East and the West, as well as the increasing multiculturalism in Western societies. Possible career paths include policy making within the public sector and government, community relations, human rights work in development agencies/organisations, journalism and advocacy.



LLM General This programme considers national, international and global themes in a critical legal perspective. It is also designed to promote better understanding of law-related frameworks in areas such as human rights, international law, development, refugees, minority rights and Islam. The programme offers you considerable freedom to tailor your studies in order to link your previous or current experience to academic inquiry.

Programme structure

The LLM comprises one core module, three further modules chosen from a range of options. and a dissertation

The core module is:

• Current Issues and Research in International Law.

There is a wide range of around 20 choices for the option modules – for a full list visit the programme page on our website at uel.ac.uk/pg.


Graduates of this degree can look to the expanding market and professional choices available in this field. A wide range of career paths exists, including working in the legal sector, the public sector and government, developmental agencies, journalism and advocacy.






MSc Terrorism Studies Terrorism and the fight against terrorism have become critical issues for society. Drawing on the Law School’s strengths and expertise in terrorism, international law, criminology and human rights, this MSc offers a new agenda for theoretical research and policy intervention and an opportunity to engage with critical developments in modern terrorism. It also provides a firm grounding in understanding and analysing terrorism, counter-terrorism and transnational criminology.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises three core modules, one option module and a dissertation. Core modules include:

• Critical Perspectives on Terrorism

• Critical Perspectives on Counter-terrorism

• Transnational Organised Crime.

The option module is chosen from:

• Contemporary Islamic Legal Issues


• International Criminal Law

• International Law and the Use of Force

• International Policing Co-operation and Structures

• War and Human Rights.


This MSc will assist you to enter careers in a wide variety of fields including those related to security, policing, policy and international work, or help advance your existing career.


entry requirements: Candidates should possess a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as criminology, law, politics, psychology or sociology. Consideration will also be given to candidates with relevant work experience (eg police work).




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our school of Psychology is one of the largest in the uK for postgraduate professional psychology training. We provide a wide range of professionally accredited programmes at Master’s and doctoral levels, extending across clinical, educational, positive and occupational psychology, as well as career guidance, counselling and psychotherapy. We are innovative; for example, our postgraduate degree in positive psychology was the first in europe.

our facilities

The School boasts specialised research and laboratory facilities including EEG equipment, eye-tracker and virtual-reality facilities, as well as audiovisual recording and editing suites, playback facilities and computer suites.

leading experts

Our staff are leading figures in their fields: Dr Ilona Boniwell is Vice-President of the International Positive Psychology Association; Dr Dave Harper is one of 12 scientists chosen by Scientists for Global Responsibility as an inspiring career case study; and Dr Ashok Jansari is an expert in neuropsychology and winner of the prestigious Cermak Award for his research. Professor Rachel Mulvey has advised the Government on the career guidance profession, and Gordon Jinks has led a national online debate on training as a counsellor.

innovative research

The School is renowned for research in fields as diverse as infant development, cognitive neuropsychology, educational psychology, and recovery after head injury and strokes. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008), the research outputs of 19 of our academic staff were submitted across four units of assessment. 98% of those outputs as submitted to the Psychology unit of assessment were judged to be of international quality.


The School regularly hosts conferences, talks and lectures by experts in the field. Our diversity is reflected in topics that have ranged fromThe Psychology of Success: Coaching in Education, to a multi-disciplinary international conference on Mindfulness and Wellbeing from Spirituality to Neuroscience.

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It’s been challenging because of my

personal circumstances – I am dyslexic. However, I didn’t let that stop me. The degree helped me overcome obstacles. The course had students from all walks of life, which opened my eyes to see things from other perspectives.

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Professional Doctorate in Applied Educational and Child Psychology This doctorate is designed to make a significant contribution to the advanced professional and academic development of qualified educational psychologists. It enables you to engage at an advanced level with a wide range of issues in educational psychology and allied professions, and to develop research skills. Independent research contributing to professional knowledge or practice is encouraged, and our paramount aim is to integrate theory and practice into all aspects of the programme.

Programme structure

The doctorate is based around a portfolio which has three main elements and a thesis:

• an educational psychology topic of your choice, including a professional practice issue (written in the style of a published article)

• reflective learning/log

• research learning (a research essay and a research proposal)

• a doctoral thesis (approximately 40,000–45,000 words in length).


Students who undertake this professional doctorate will already be working as educational psychologists and be on a career path. A number of previous students have obtained promotion to senior posts on successful completion of the programme. The selection of an overarching topic area may also lead students to be regarded as specialists in a specific area.

duration: Three to five years part-time.

entry requirements: Completed postgraduate professional training in educational psychology as well as a 1,000–1,500-word supporting statement.




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Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology In addition to providing teaching on the major approaches to clinical psychology theory and practice, this programme examines the assumptions that inform scientific activity; the problems in applying philosophies and methods from the natural sciences to human behaviour; and the relationship between the philosophy of science and research activity. The doctorate also encourages the formulation of psychological problems within their social context.

Programme structure

Key issues are addressed in modules including:

• Adults and Older Adults • Assessment Competencies • Children and Families • Clinical Psychology and Epistemology • Forensic Clinical Psychology • Health and Sexual Health • Long-term Mental Health Problems • Neuropsychology • People with Learning Disabilities • Professional and Transferable Skills • Research Theory and Methods • Social Inequalities and Clinical Psychology • Therapeutic Skills.


This doctorate will enable you to work as a qualified clinical psychologist in NHS clinical psychology services or other settings. You could also progress to senior management positions, or take up specialist positions, for example in trauma or homelessness projects.

duration: Three years full-time.

entry requirements: 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society as forming the basis for graduate chartership with the Society. You must also be acceptable to the NHS as a clinical psychologist in an employed capacity.


How to apply: Via The Central Clearing House for Postgraduate Programmes in Clinical Psychology, www.leeds.ac.uk/chpccp, or call +44 (0)20 113 343 2737.

Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (CRB - see p40) This programme seeks to produce professional practitioners who can utilise and integrate a range of mainstream psychological theories, scientific research and clinical enquiry into counselling psychology theory, practice and research. It will equip you with the core knowledge and skills to practise as a safe and effective professional counselling psychologist. The programme uses models of therapy that centre on the client’s experience and meaning as the focus of therapeutic work.

Programme structure

The doctorate comprises the following core modules:

• Clinical Skills

• Advanced Clinical Skills

• Integrating Theory, Research and Practice

• Professional, Clinical and Ethical Issues

• Professional Practice Issues

• Psychological Knowledge as Applied to Counselling Psychology

• Research Methods and Enquiry 1 and 2

• Research Skills Training

• Theoretical Models 1 and 2.


The majority of our graduates enter careers as chartered counselling psychologists within the NHS. Others have chosen to work in specialist agencies or within research.

duration: Four years part-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society as conferring the graduate basis for chartership.




Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology This doctorate is the Health Professions Council (HPC)-recognised qualification to practise as an educational psychologist in England. It prepares you to become a committed and creative educational psychologist, applying psychology to make a positive difference for children. The doctorate benefits from UEL’s excellent links with local services and other areas of applied psychology within UEL. It emphasises each student’s unique characteristics and experience, and your personal and professional development. Funded places are available each year through the Children’s Workforce Development Council – visit www.cwdcouncil.org.uk for details.

Programme structure

Stage 1 (Year 1): you are based mainly at UEL with around 100 placement days. Stage 2: you are employed or have a bursary as a trainee educational psychologist in a service or other setting for 60–80% of the time, with the remaining time spent either in research or private study.


This programme enables you to work as a qualified educational psychologist in educational psychology services or other settings. You can also progress to senior management and directorships in local authorities, children’s trusts and relevant clinical settings.


On completion, you will be eligible for Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

duration: Three years full-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.1 honours psychology degree (or equivalent) recognised by the BPS as conferring the graduate basis for chartership; at least two years’ relevant experience of working with children within educational, childcare or community settings.


Professional Doctorate in Occupational Psychology (DOccPsych) Our Professional Doctorate is an applied research degree, based on a similar model to that of the PhD. It is based on a ‘workplace challenge’ framework in which the challenges embedded within your professional practice and day-to-day work form an essential component of the learning, development and research process. As well as allowing you to use current work as a substrate for a research-based doctoral qualification, the programme also fulfils the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements of the British Psychological Society.

Programme structure

The doctorate has three main elements – academic, professional practice and research. Within this framework, ab initio candidates will have to complete two taught modules covering professional practice and research methods and complete a research thesis.


Successful students can work as occupational psychologists in a wide range of organisational contexts. You can progress to senior management or take up specialist project positions.


Research dissertations can be used as evidence for areas of Chartership, which will lead to full membership of the Division of Occupational Psychology as laid down by the British Psychological Society.

duration: Three years full-time, five years part-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society as forming the basis for graduate chartership with the society and an MSc in Occupational Psychology.




MSc Applied Positive Psychology Positive psychology is the scientific study of optimal human functioning and flourishing. Instead of drawing on a ‘disease model’, it focuses on factors that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Areas of research and application include wellbeing and its determinants: positive emotions; resilience; creativity; optimism; character strengths; and positive institutions. Taught by the pioneers of the field in Europe, the MSc particularly emphasises skills development, including facilitation, intervention and research skills.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises four core modules:

• Foundations of Positive Psychology

• Advanced Positive Psychology

• Research Methods and Dissertation 1

• Research Methods and Dissertation 2.


Graduates are likely to develop careers in organisational or business consultancies through their knowledge of tools for transforming business, institutions or practice. Business executives, HR personnel and managers are likely to enhance their career prospects, while life coaching is another possible career pathway. The MSc is also valuable for qualified clinical psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, nurses and doctors who intend to use positive psychology theory, research and applications in their work. Qualified teachers can use positive psychology expertise to inform their teaching practice. The programme can also be a stepping stone towards a doctorate.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 first degree (or equivalent) in psychology, sociology, health and social welfare, counselling, education studies, human resources, business or social enterprise studies, or other related disciplines


MSc Applied Positive Psychology by distance learning **Subject to validation

In addition to our on-campus MSc in Applied Positive Psychology we offer a distance learning programme which canbe studied from your own home, wherever you live.

The distance-learning MSc follows the same modules as the on-campus programme.

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entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 first degree (or equivalent) in psychology, sociology, health and social welfare, counselling, education studies, human resources, business or social enterprise studies, or other related disciplines. Written application and reference also required.

You will also require a PC or Mac, with at least ten hours’ unrestricted access per week, internet access (broadband recommended) and access to a printer.




MSc Applied Psychology This programme allows you to customise your learning experience by taking advantage of the wide range of postgraduate degrees that we offer in applied psychology. Core modules that include professional skills development and a dissertation are complemented by a wide variety of modules from which you can choose according to your needs and interests. There is strong emphasis both on the development of skills that can be transferred into real-world settings, and upon reflective experiential learning. Programme structure

The MSc comprises core and optional modules. Core modules are:

• Research Methods and Statistics/Dissertation Part 1

• Professional Practice/Dissertation Part 2.

You also select four modules from a wide range of options – a full list can be found on our website at uel.ac.uk/pg


Graduates will enhance their understanding of human behaviour in a range of real-world settings and will gain both insights and skills that will allow them to make effective contributions to multi-disciplinary teams working in organisations, healthcare settings, commerce and industry.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree in psychology or related subject.


MSc Business Psychology This programme addresses organisational functioning from individual and group perspectives. It examines internal factors such as organisational communication and organisational culture as well as external factors such as the impact of technological change on the wellbeing, motivation and performance of workers. It considers many different types of organisation, asking how the input of all stakeholders can be maximised for both quality of life and productivity.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises the following six core modules:

• Appraisal and Career Development/Counselling and Individual Development

• Design of the Work Environment/Human–Machine Interaction

• Employee Relations and Motivation/Organisational Behaviour and Organisational Development

• Selection and Assessment/Training and Development

• Professional Practice/Dissertation

• Research Methods and Statistics.


The MSc will be used by practising business psychologists, HR professionals, teachers and independent consultants. People who have completed the MSc have gone on to work for many large commercial organisations, some of the world’s leading consultancies, many different government departments both in the UK and abroad, trades unions, transport companies and charities where project work of an original nature is undertaken.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.




MA Careers This programme offers accredited continuing professional development (CPD) for career guidance practitioners. The practice-based qualification is supported by the Institute for Career Guidance (ICG) and satisfies the CPD requirements for the ICG Register of Practitioners. The Guidance Practice route provides an alternative to the traditional dissertation, focusing on professional practice and self-reflection.

Programme structure

The programme is offered part-time with three modules on offer. The modules are currently under review but include:

either

• Advanced Guidance Practice and

• Researching Your Practice or

• Research Dissertation.


The programme offers progression from initial training. It allows qualified and experienced professionals working in the guidance context the opportunity to update their knowledge of developments in research and theory relevant to guidance practice and to undertake their own work-based research.

duration: One year part-time.


entry requirements: Postgraduate Diploma in Career Guidance or equivalent. Non-standard entry may be open to holders of a relevant professional qualification. Interview and references will also be required.

assessment: Coursework and dissertation.

start date: September / February (not February 2011).

MSc Clinical and Community PsychologyThis programme provides high-quality, up-to-date training in theory, practice and research in clinical and community psychology. The programme aims to give you the opportunity to gain a critical understanding of the main therapeutic orientations (eg cognitive–behavioural, psychodynamic, systemic), psychometric approaches, research skills, and service provision frameworks, relevant to clinical and community applications of psychology. All teaching is informed by the view that psychological processes are best understood in direct relation to social and cultural contexts, diversity and inequalities.

Programme structure

The available modules are: Clinical & Community Psychology Theory & Practice • Research Methods & Dissertation •Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies • Family & Systemic Therapies • Psychodynamic & Psychoanalytic Therapies • Psychometrics & Cognitive Assessment • Cognitive & Behavioural Therapy Placement • Family & Systemic Therapy Placement • Psychodynamic & Psychoanalytic Therapy Placement • and Psychometrics & Cognitive Assessment Placement.


On completion, you will be in a very competitive position to apply for positions on professional programmes of study (eg clinical, counselling or educational psychology), for junior/assistant psychology posts in the NHS, or research positions. The MSc encourages you to develop transferable skills of independent learning, personal reflection, critical appraisal and research scholarship, which are appropriate for employment in a wide range of professional roles and environments.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in psychology or a related subject.

start date: September / February



MSc Coaching/MSc Coaching Psychology These two programmes provide professional training and development for people wishing to work in organisational, educational and health settings in order to develop and coach their staff, students, patients and clients. They also provide opportunities for practising coaches to update their understanding of theory, research and wider psychological knowledge to complement their practical skills in order to gain a competitive advantage in the market. The programme you take is determined by the type of first degree you hold. Programme structure

The modules are:

• Evidence-based Coaching Theory and Practice

• Leadership and Organisational Coaching

• Psychological Perspectives of the Self and Others

• Coaching and Mentoring in Education

• Health-Based Coaching

• Research Methods and Dissertation Part 1

• Research Methods and Dissertation Part 2.


The programmes are designed for those looking to take forward their careers in coaching, consulting, in health or in education, and will provide the appropriate skills and development opportunities.

duration: Two years part-time. A full-time programme may be available from September 2011 – please check our website, uel.ac.uk/pg, for up-to-date information.

entry requirements: MSc Coaching – first degree (or equivalent) in any subject and work experience, plus interview; MSc Coaching Psychology – honours degree (or equivalent) in psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society as conferring the graduate basis for chartership with the society, plus interview.


MSc Coaching/MSC Coaching Psychology by distance learningIn addition to the programmes delivered on campus, you can also gain an MSc Coaching or MSc Coaching Psychology degree by distance learning. The distance learning programmes cover the same issues as the on-campus versions but can be studied from your own home at a pace to suit yourself.

Programme structure

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entry requirements: See left. In addition, you will require a PC or Mac and at least 15 hours unrestricted internet access per week (broadband recommended), plus access to a printer.




MA Counselling and Psychotherapy The programme provides a foundation for your development as a therapist through:

•anintensivetraininginpracticalskills

•acoremodelofcounsellingwithinwhich it is possible to integrate concepts and techniques from a variety of theoretical orientations

•anopportunityforyoutoenhanceandextend your academic and professional development to Master’s degree level.

Programme structure

There are three broad components:

• Self-Development

• Skills and Practice

• Theory.

A Postgraduate Diploma is also available, and containing all the elements required for British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation and provides a balance of theory, skills training, personal development and clinical practice.


The aim of the programme is to provide an education and training in counselling and psychotherapy to a level appropriate for safe and effective practice. Within the programme framework, you are encouraged to develop your own preferred ways of thinking and working. The approach is designed to appeal to a diverse range of occupational groups within the ‘helping professions’. It is also appropriate for those who wish to work in private practice.

duration: Three years part-time for MA, two years part-time for PG Diploma.

entry requirements: First degree or equivalent professional qualifications/experience.


MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology This MSc addresses organisational functioning from individual and group perspectives. It examines internal factors such as organisational communication and organisational culture, as well as external factors such as the impact of technological change on the wellbeing, motivation and performance of workers. It considers many different types of organisation, asking how the input of all stakeholders can be maximised for both quality of life and productivity.

Programme structure

The MSc comprises six core modules:

• Appraisal and Career Development/Counselling and Individual Development

• Design of the Work Environment/Human–Machine Interaction

• Employee Relations and Motivation/Organisational Behaviour and Organisational Development

• Selection & Assessment/Training & Development

• Professional Practice/Dissertation

• Research Methods and Statistics.


The MSc will be used by practising occupational psychologists, human resources professionals, teachers and independent consultants, and as an entry criterion for our Doctorate in Occupational Psychology. Graduates have gone on to work for many large commercial organisations, leading consultancies, and government departments in the UK and abroad. Other routes include involvement with trades unions, transport companies and charities where project work of an original nature is undertaken.


entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society as conferring the graduate basis for chartership with the society.




MSc International Humanitarian Psychosocial ConsultationThis unique new programme promotes awareness of psychosocial aspects within any field of humanitarian work, in the UK and overseas. It covers a range of contexts affecting psychosocial wellbeing and access to appropriate services. You will be introduced to different types of consultation. Skills covered include those of engagement, development of trust and the identification of a process by which information can be accessed, shared and evaluated.

Tutors are specialists in their fields and connected to international humanitarian aid agencies and/or professional bodies such as the UN, the World Health Organisation and the International Red Cross. The MSc actively engages with best practice and guidance from the humanitarian sector, combining academic sources and research with psychosocial consultation and the contextualising of presenting issues.

Programme structure

The programme comprises six modules:

• International Contexts

• Psychosocial Consultation

• Humanitarian Contexts

• Wellbeing and Resilience

• Research 1

• Research 2. Career opportunities

Graduates may progress into careers with humanitarian aid agencies in the UK or overseas, or within public health/social services which have a psychosocial focus, or follow further study.

duration: Three years part-time or less.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject.


MSc International Humanitarian Psychosocial Consultation by distance learning

In addition to the programmes delivered on campus, you can also gain an MSc International Humanitarian Psychosocial Consultation degree by distance learning. The distance learning programmes cover the same issues as the on-campus versions but can be studied from your own home at a pace to suit yourself.

Programme structure

See left. Career opportunities

Those graduating from this programme will be capable of making successful, responsible and useful contributions in the humanitarian field or the charitable sector through greater awareness of the implications of different contexts and the use of psychosocial consultation.

Upon successful completion of the programme you may progress into careers in humanitarian aid agencies in the UK or overseas, or within public health/social services which have a psychosocial focus. You could also progress to further study in, for example, psychology, sociology or anthropology, or in applied therapeutic skills, such as systemic family therapy, group analysis or organisational consultancy.

duration: Less than three years part-time. The maximum period of enrolment is six years.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 first degree (or equivalent). Applicants may also be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement.




MSc Psychology Psychology aims to understand how and why humans and non-human animals act in the ways they do, and to apply that knowledge in a wide variety of settings. The discipline is wide ranging, spanning from observations of basic neural mechanisms to analyses of complex human relationships. This programme will develop your knowledge, understanding, research and practical skills in the subject. Programme structure

The programme comprises the following core modules:

• Cognitive Psychology and Psychobiology

• Developmental Psychology and Personality/Individual Differences


• Social Psychology and Conceptual & Historical Perspectives in Psychology

• Research Thesis.


This MSc is an excellent route for anyone who did not take an undergraduate degree in psychology to study the subject and then train to become a professional psychologist, a researcher in the field or to simply use the knowledge and skills gained in another career.


Our MSc Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).

duration: One year full-time or five semesters part-time.


entry requirements: Honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject.


Postgraduate Diploma in Career Guidance This programme equips you with the knowledge, skills and attributes required of a qualified career guidance practitioner, confident to operate within a variety of professional contexts and to take responsibility for your continuing professional development.

Programme structure

The Diploma comprises four core modules:

• Diversity and Organisational Change

• Education Systems and Developing Practice

• Guidance Theory and Practice 1 and 2.

Self-reflection is an important part of professional training. You will therefore compile a portfolio of evidence from different learning opportunities, including the work-based learning from your placements, to demonstrate you have met all required learning outcomes for the Qualification in Careers Guidance (QCG). Career opportunities

Gaining a postgraduate qualification will increase employment opportunities and contribute to career progression. The Diploma provides routes for those wishing to work in the guidance context and those currently employed in the sector. Diplomates work in a range of contexts, including statutory provision (for young people aged 14–19), adult careers services, educational organisations, voluntary sector agencies, private agencies and project management both in the UK and overseas.


The Diploma is recognised as the professional qualification for guidance work in the statutory sector, further and higher education, and across the voluntary sector. As part of the programme you will register for the QCG, the professional award from the Institute of Career Guidance.


entry requirements: First degree or equivalent professional qualifications/experience.




Postgraduate Certificate in Personal and Professional Development by distance learningOffered in collaboration with Resource Development International (RDI) this programme helps you develop in your personal and professional life. It aims to increase your self-awareness and reflective abilities, as well as providing opportunities to apply theoretical concepts within personal and professional contexts. You are encouraged to identify personal beliefs and values that influence your life choices and/or behaviour.

Programme structure

The programme is divided into two core modules:

• Personal Development

• Professional Development.


This programme can enhance career development in a wide range of fields but has particular relevance for those working in human resources, coaching and mentoring, training, voluntary sector work, social enterprise, retail and management work.

duration: Six months to six years part-time.

entry requirements: Minimum 2.2 degree (or equivalent). You will also require a PC or Mac with a CD drive, with up to 15 hours of unrestricted access per week, internet access (broadband recommended) and access to a printer.

start date: January / April /July / October.

further information: Please contact RDI directly on UK free phone 0800 268 7737, international +44 (0)24 7651 5700 or email [email protected]






uelconnect offers a wide and growing range of programmes that can be studied in your own home or workplace, at your own pace. this enables you to gain a recognised university degree from uel wherever you are in the world.

our postgraduate degree programmes will be found in the relevant school pages within this prospectus. in addition, we offer a university-wide research programme, the Postgraduate Certificate in research skills training, details of which can be found opposite.

study support

As a distance learning student you will receive a study guide and/or access to online learning materials, along with a combination of set texts, supplementary reading materials, CDs and handbooks. You will also have access to other learning resources, as well as dedicated student advisers and academic tutors.

online support

You will have access to our virtual learning environment, UEL Plus. Through UEL Plus you can communicate with your tutors, student advisers and fellow students via email, discussion areas and chat sessions. UEL Plus can therefore be a supportive social and community network as well as a vital resource for academic learning.

In addition, you will also have your own unique online account via UEL Direct. UEL Direct is our web portal for students and enables you to do everything from enrolling and paying for your programme to accessing your university emails.

further information

For more details, visit uel.ac.uk/uelconnect, email [email protected] or call us on +44 (0)20 8223 2564.

UELconnect(Distance and e-Learning)



Postgraduate Certificate in Research Skills Training by distance learningWe are offering two modules which have been devised to upgrade research skills, both of students undertaking or interested in undertaking a research degree and also those interested in conducting research as part of their professional role.

It is expected that most participants will undertake these modules as core research skills training for UEL research degrees. Therefore the majority of participants will either continue with their MPhil or PhD (by distance learning or on-campus), or will continue to register for a UEL MPhil or PhD.

You also have the option of undertaking the modules for professional development, to gain a Postgraduate Associate Certificate award. Please note that the second module, Understanding Research Processes and Contexts, can only be taken after the successful completion of the first module, Research Preparation and Planning.

Programme structure

There are two core modules:

• Research Preparation and Planning This module offers a practical insight into how to successfully plan and manage the development of your research project. You will gain experience using project management tools and techniques and applying these to your research project.

• Understanding Research Processes and Contexts This module will help you learn how to evaluate the context of your research and approach your research project in a creative way. By broadening your understanding of research you will be able to expand your conception of knowledge, how knowledge is created, and, therefore, how research is carried out.


If you are registered as an MPhil or PhD student with UEL this programme will provide you with the required research training. The programme will also provide you with relevant training if you wish to undertake research as part of your professional development.

duration: Six months to three years part time.

entry requirements: Applicants should normally have a first degree. However, we also consider applications from people with equivalent relevant practical or professional experience (an interview and references may be required).

You will also require a PC or Mac with up to 15 hours’ unrestricted access per week, internet access (broadband recommended) and access to a printer.

start date: Check via [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8223 2564.




A

Accommodation 18Accounting and Finance, International, MSc 56Acting, MA 108Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies, MSc/Professional Diploma 65, 74Advanced Practice for Health Professionals, MSc 91Alumni discount 37Applied Educational and Child Psychology, Professional Doctorate 132Applied Ergonomics, Postgraduate Certificate 101Applied Health Sciences, Postgraduate Certificate 101Applied Positive Psychology, MSc 135Applied Psychology, MSc 136Applying to UEL 38Architecture and the Visual Arts, School of 42Architecture degrees – Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies, MSc/Professional Diploma 65, 74– Architecture, Professional Doctorate 44– Computing and Design, MSc 45– Interpretation and Theories, MA 46– Landscape Architecture, Graduate Diploma 47– Landscape Architecture, MA 48– Master of Architecture, MArch 45– Sustainability and Design, MA 46– Urban Design, MA 47Art 49–51

B

Bioinformatics, MSc 92Biomedical Immunology, MSc 92Biomedical Science, MSc 93Biomedical Science, Professional Doctorate 90Bioscience, MSc 93Bioscience, School of Health and 88Biotechnology, MSc 94Biotechnology and Management, MSc 94

Index



Built Environment, Renewable Energy and the, MSc 73Bursaries 36Business development service 8 Business Administration, MBA 54, 55Business Information Systems, MSc 66Business Information Technology, MSc 66Business Management, International, MSc 57Business Management, Pre-master’s Graduate Certificate 61Business Psychology, MSc 136Business School, Royal Docks 52

C

Campuses 14 Career Guidance, Postgraduate Diploma 141Career opportunities 8Careers, MA 137Cass School of Education 76Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, MSc 95Chaplaincy 25Civil Engineering, MSc 67Clinical and Community Psychology, MSc 137Clinical Psychology, Professional Doctorate 133Clinical Services 120Coaching/Coaching Psychology, MSc 138Communications, Mobile, MSc 72Computer Forensics, Information Security and, MSc 70Computer Systems Engineering: Control Systems, MSc 67Computer Systems Engineering: Integrated Systems, MSc 68Computer Systems Engineering: Software Systems, MSc 68Computing, Information Technology and Engineering, School of 62Contacts 156 Counselling and Psychotherapy MA/Postgraduate Diploma 139Counselling Psychology, Professional Doctorate 133Counselling Service 25Criminal Justice, International Law and, LLM 125Criminal Records Bureau checks 38, 40Cultural Studies, MA 109



D

Dance 109Data Mining and Knowledge Management, MSc 69Disability and Dyslexia Unit 25Distance learning 144 Docklands Campus 14Doctorates 32Dyslexia Unit 25

E

Early Childhood Studies, MA 79Early years centre 25Eden Project 69Education, Cass School of 76Education, Doctor of 78Education, MA 80Educational and Child Psychology, Professional Doctorate 134Employability 8Employer-sponsored study 36Engineering– Civil Engineering, MSc 67– Computer Systems Engineering: Control Systems, MSc 67– Computer Systems Engineering: Integrated Systems, MSc 68– Computer Systems Engineering: Software Systems, MSc 68– Environmental Adaptation and Sustainable Engineering, MSc 69– Geotechnics and Engineering Management, MSc 70– Internet Systems Engineering, MSc 71– Structural Engineering, MSc 73English language entry requirements 28English Language Teaching, MA 81Enterprise development service 8Entry requirements 28, 38Environment, Renewable Energy and the Built, MSc 73Environmental Adaptation and Sustainable Engineering, MSc 69Environmental and Energy Studies 65, 69, 73, 74Ergonomics, Applied, Postgraduate Certificate 100Exercise Science and Health, MSc 95



F

Fashion, MA 49Fees 34Film, Video and New Screen Media, Independent, MA 110Financial Management, 55Financial Markets, International Law and, LLM 126Fine Art, MA 50Fine Art, Professional Doctorate 49Funding 36

G

Geotechnics and Engineering Management, MSc 70Global Media, MA 110Graduate Certificate in Business Management 61Graduate School 32, 37Graduate Teacher Programme 87Graphic Design, MA 50

H

Health– Applied Health Sciences, Postgraduate Certificate 101– Health, Exercise Science and, MSc 95– Health and Biosciences, School of 88– Health Professionals, Advanced Practice for, MSc 91– Health Promotion, MSc 96– Planning and Developing Health Care, Postgraduate Certificate 103– Public Health, MSc 98Healthcare needs 25Herbal Medicine, MSc 97Human Resource Management, MA 56Human Resource Management, International, MA 57Human Rights, LLM 125Humanitarian Psychosocial Consultation, International, MSc 140Humanities and Social Sciences, School of 106, 120



I

Independent Film, Video and New Screen Media, MA 110Information Security, Professional Doctorate 64Information Security and Computer Forensics, MSc 70Information Technology, MSc 71Innovation Studies, MA 111Interactive Digital Media, MA 72Interactive Digital Media, MSc 72International Accounting and Finance, MSc 56International Business Management, MSc 57International Human Resource Management, MA 57International Humanitarian Psychosocial Consultation, MSc 140International Law, LLM 124International Law and Criminal Justice, LLM 125International Law and Financial Markets, LLM 126International Law and the World Economy, LLM 126International Marketing Management, MSc 58International Office 28International Relations, MA 111International Social Work and Community Development, MA 112International Social Work and Refugee Studies, MA 112International students 28, 37Internet Systems Engineering, MSc 71Investment and Risk Management, MSc 58Islamic and Middle East Studies, LLM 127IT facilities 20

J

Journalism and Society, MA 113

K

Knowledge Dock 8, 30

L

Law, School of 122Law degrees 124–127



Leadership and Team Development, Postgraduate Certificate 102Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, MA 82Learning difficulties support 25Learning resources 20Libraries 20Living costs 23LLM General 127London 10–13 Long-Term Conditions in Adults, Postgraduate Certificate 102

M

Magazines, MA 113Management– Biotechnology and Management, MSc 94– Business Management, International, MSc 57– Human Resource Management, MA 56– Human Resource Management, International, MA 57– Investment and Risk Management, MSc 58– Marketing Management, International, MSc 58– MBA 54, 55– Project Management, MSc 59– Risk Management, MSc 60– Sport Management, MSc 60– Sustainable Tourism Management, MA 61Marketing Management, International, MSc 58MBA 54, 55Media degrees– Film, Video and New Screen Media, MA 110– Global Media, MA 110– Journalism and Society, MA 113– Magazines, MA 114– Media Studies, MA 114Medical Microbiology, Molecular, MSc 97Medical Physiology, MSc 96Medicine, Oriental Herbal, MSc 97Mental Health 120Microbiology, Molecular Medical, MSc 97Middle East Studies, Islamic and, LLM 127Mobile Communications, MSc 72Molecular Medical Microbiology, MSc 97



M

Money advice 23, 25, 34, 36MPhil degrees 32– see also individual School sectionsMRes degrees 32– see also individual School sections Multimedia Production Centre 106

N

Narrative Research, Postgraduate Certificate 119Neurological Rehabilitation, Postgraduate Certificate 103NGO and Development Management, MSc 114Nursery provision 25

O

Occupational and Organisational Psychology, MSc 139Occupational Psychology, Professional Doctorate 134Oriental Herbal Medicine, MSc 97Overseas students 28

P

Paediatric Studies, Postgraduate Certificate 103Part-time postgraduate fee waivers 36Personal and Professional Development, Postgraduate Certificate 142PGCE programmes 84–86 Pharmacology, Cellular and Molecular, MSc 95PhDs 32Photography, MA 51Physiology, Medical, MSc 96Physiotherapy, MSc 97 Phytopharmaceutical Science, MSc 98Podiatric Medicine, MSc 98 Planning and Developing Health Care, Postgraduate Certificate 104Politics 111



Positive Psychology, Applied, MSc 135Professional Doctorates– Applied Educational and Child Psychology 132– Architecture 44– Biomedical Science 90– Clinical Psychology 133– Counselling Psychology 133– Educational and Child Psychology 134– Fine Art 49– Information Security 64– Occupational Psychology 134Project Management, MSc 59Psychology– Applied Educational and Child Psychology, Professional Doctorate 132– Applied Positive Psychology, MSc 135– Applied Psychology, MSc 136– Business Psychology, MSc 136– Clinical and Community Psychology, MSc 137– Clinical Psychology, Professional Doctorate 133– Coaching/Coaching Psychology, MSc 138– Counselling Psychology, Professional Doctorate 133– Educational and Child Psychology, Professional Doctorate 134– Occupational and Organisational Psychology, MSc 139– Occupational Psychology, Professional Doctorate 134– Psychology, MSc 141– School of 130– Sport Psychology, MSc 99Psychosocial Studies, MA 115Psychotherapy, Counselling and, MA/Postgraduate Diploma 139Public Health, MSc 99

R

Refugee Studies, MA 115Refugee Studies, International Social Work and, MA 112Refugee Studies and Community Development, MA 116Renewable Energy and the Built Environment, MSc 73Research Councils 36Research degrees 30, 32, 39, 145– see also individual School sectionsResearch Skills Training by distance learning, Postgraduate Certificate 145 Research resources 20



S

Scholarships 37Schools– Architecture and the Visual Arts 42– Business School, Royal Docks 52– Computing, Information Technology and Engineering 62– Education, Cass School of 76– Graduate 32– Health and Bioscience 88– Humanities and Social Sciences 106– Law 122– Psychology 130Social Sciences, School of Humanities and 106Social Work– Social Work, MA 116– Social Work and Community Development, International, MA 112– Social Work and Refugee Studies, International, MA 112Sport– Sport at UEL 26– Sport Management, MSc 60– Sport Psychology, MSc 99– Sports Rehabilitation, Postgraduate Certificate 104Stratford Campus 16 Strength and Conditioning, MSc 100Structural Engineering, MSc 73Student Money, Advice and Rights Team (SMART) 34, 36 Student Services 25Student Village 18Sustainable Tourism Management, MA 60

R

Risk Management, MSc 59Royal Docks Business School 52



T

Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust 120Teacher training students 34, 36, 38Teaching– Graduate Teacher Programme 87– Professional Graduate Certificate in Education – PCET, PGCE 84– Professional/Post Graduate Certificate in Education – Primary, PGCE 85– Professional/Post Graduate Certificate in Education – Primary with MFL, PGCE 85– Professional/Post Graduate Certificate in Education – Secondary, PGCE 86– Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), MA 82Technology Management, MSc 74Terrorism Studies, MSc 128Theatre Directing, MA 117Tourism Management, Sustainable, MA 61Toxicology, MSc 100Tuition fees 34

U

UEL Sports 26

V

Visual Arts 49–51Visual Arts, School of Architecture and the 42

W

Wellbeing 25Writing: Imaginative Practice, MA 118

Y

Youth and Community Studies, MA 83Youth and Community Work, MA 83



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For comments and queries regarding this prospectus, please contact [email protected]

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 continuing 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 2011–12, these programmes were still in the approval stage at the time of publication.

No part of this guide is to be construed as an offer or the basis of any agreement between UEL and an individual.

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