Address and Location
The University of East London (UEL) is set over two campuses in Newham. Centred on an eye-catching nineteenth century listed building, the Stratford campus is located across the road from the 2012 Olympic site. The Docklands site, opened in 1999, is located on the Royal Albert Dock.
ÂBackground and History
UEL started life as the West Ham Technical Institute, awarding University of London-certified science and engineering degrees. After mergers with colleges at Walthamstow and Dagenham the institute became the North East London Polytechnic in 1970, before a brief stint as the Polytechnic of East London in the 80s. In 1992 the university in its current guise was founded. Since then it has replaced its Barking campus with an all-new site at Docklands.
Location and Accessibility
By Rail: The Stratford campus can be reached via the Tube Central Line or the DLR, exiting at Stratford station. National Rail services depart from Maryland station, a short walk from the campus. The Docklands campus is also on the DLR and can be accessed via Cyprus station.
By Road: Although both campuses are more road-accessible than other London universities, driving to UEL is not recommended. If you do take a car, the Docklands site is located off the A13, and Stratford off the A11.
Accessibility: Most university facilities are wheelchair-friendly and accommodation is available for students with disabilities.
What's on Offer
BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MBA Graduate (Conversion) Diploma, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, MRes, MPhil, PhD
Entry Requirements
The standard offer at UEL is 200 UCAS points, subject to minor variation. The university has a flexible view of candidates without formal qualifications, who may be accepted based on their working experience or willingness to sit a foundational course before enrolment onto a degree programme.