Program Overview

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Overview

The University of East London (UEL) offers a range of programs for students, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as apprenticeships and research opportunities.

About our foundation years

UEL's Foundation Year courses are designed for students who are returning to education after a long time, don't have the qualifications for direct entry into degree programs, are thinking of re-training, or are international students wanting an additional year to adapt to the UK academic system.

Terms and Conditions

The Terms of Admittance govern the contractual relationship between the student and UEL. A contract is entered into once a student accepts an offer of a place on a program at UEL.

1) Student enrolment

Enrolment at UEL requires students to ensure that the university is holding the correct personal details, agree to abide by regulations and policies, and pay tuition fees or confirm who is paying the fees.

2) Tuition fees

Tuition fees are determined by the program being studied, whether the student is studying full-time or part-time, and whether the student is a UK/EU or international student.

3) Student ID Cards

Students are required to provide proof of identity at initial enrolment and prior to the issue of their UEL student ID card.

4) Proof of qualifications

Students are required to produce evidence of having satisfied the entry requirements for their program.

5) Non-academic entry requirements

Students may need to demonstrate that they have met non-academic entry requirements prior to enrolment.

6) Criminal convictions

UEL has a responsibility to safeguard staff, students, and the wider community. Students are required to inform UEL of any relevant criminal convictions.

7) Providing false information to UEL

If a student is discovered to have falsified or misrepresented information presented to UEL, they may be expelled.

8) Continued enrolment and student status

Students are expected to abide by all UEL policies and regulations.

9) Changes to scheduled programs

UEL will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the program of study conforms to the program specification published on the website.

10) Changes to these terms

UEL may change these terms from time to time.

11) Data Protection

UEL is committed to adhering to its obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018.

12) Intellectual property

Students are entitled to the intellectual property rights created during their time studying at UEL.

13) How we communicate with you

UEL will communicate with students via a variety of channels, including postal letters, email, SMS text messages, and online notices.

14) University of East London Students' Union

The University of East London Students' Union (UELSU) represents students at UEL.

15) Students studying at partner institutions

If a student is undertaking a program of study at a partner institution, they will need to abide by the terms and conditions of both UEL and the partner institution.

16) International students - additional responsibilities

All international students must comply with UK Visa and Immigration requirements.

17) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UEL is committed to working together to build a learning community founded on equality of opportunity.

18) Complaints

UEL welcomes feedback on its programs and services.

19) Cancellation

If a student wishes to cancel this contract within 14 days of enrolment, they must do so in writing.

20) Further guidance

If any of the information in these Terms of Admittance or related policies is unclear, students should contact The Hub for guidance.

21) Right to advice

This is a consumer contract, and students are able to obtain independent advice in relation to its terms and conditions from UELSU.

22) General

Neither the student nor UEL will be liable for failure to perform their obligations under these Terms of Admittance if such failure arises from unforeseeable events.

23) Performing Arts Prof Doc

The Professional Doctorate in Performing Arts is intended for practitioners across a range of performance-based disciplines.

Course options

• Professional Doctorate
• Home Applicant, Full-time, 3 years, £6,320 per year
• Home Applicant, Part-time, 5 years, £3,160 per year
• International Applicant, Full-time, 3 years, £16,900 per year

Fees, funding and additional costs

• Fees: EU, EEA, and Swiss Nationals starting a course from September 2021 will no longer be eligible for Home fees.
• Funding: Postgraduate Loans Scheme, Postgraduate Scholarship, Alumni Discount, Early Payment Discount, Asylum Seekers scholarship, Civic Engagement, Hardship Bursary, Sport Scholarships
• Additional costs: Textbooks, Computer equipment, Printing, Travel

Learn about applying

• UK Full-time starting Sept: Apply directly to UEL, When to apply: Places on many courses are limited, Advice and guidance: Information, Advice and Guidance team
• UK Part-time starting Sept: Apply directly to UEL, When to apply: Places on many courses are limited, Advice and guidance: Information, Advice and Guidance team
• International Full-time starting Sept: Submitting your application, How to apply: We accept direct applications for international students, When to apply: Please ensure that you refer to the international admissions deadline

What makes this course different

• Doctorate for professional practitioners
• Industry knowledge: Supervision by academics with industry experience, practice, and knowledge
• Studio spaces: Professional standard studio spaces

Course modules

• Research Methodologies and Professional Development - FA8000 (60 credits) Core Module
• Research (480 credits) Core Module

What we're researching

• Sustainable architecture
• Ethical AI
• Health inequality
• Breaking down barriers in the creative industries

Your future career

• This Professional Doctorate is for performers and creatives who wish to develop their practice and gain a doctorate which opens pathways into academia, research, and the wider creative and performance industries.

How we support your career ambitions

• Career Zone: Online jobs board, Mentoring programmes, 1-2-1 career coaching services, Careers workshops and employer events
• Mental Wealth programme: Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme, Careers Passport

How you'll learn

• The Professional Doctorate in Performing Arts is led by the individual performance practice of the student who is supported by specialist supervisory teams.
• Students will develop their work through independent study, and practice-based seminars and have access to professional-level technical resources.

How you'll be assessed

• Knowledge is assessed by: Creation of a doctoral proposal accepted for registration, Work in progress presentations, Supervisory tutorials, Annual review process, Viva examination
• Thinking skills are assessed by: Creation of a successfully registered doctoral proposal, Work in progress presentations, Supervisory tutorials, Annual review process, Viva examination
• Practical skills are assessed by: Work in progress presentations, Supervisory tutorials, Annual review process, Viva examination
• Skills for life and work (general skills) are assessed by: Work in progress presentations, Supervisory tutorials, Annual review process, Viva examination

Campus and facilities

• University Square Stratford, London, E15 1NF
• Modern facilities include: Performing arts spaces, Three performance studios, The Harvard lecture theatre, The multimedia Weston Learning Centre, A dedicated MBA suite and teaching space, A 300-seat specialised tiered lecture, A simulated courtroom for mooting experience

Who teaches this course

• This course is delivered by the School of Arts and Creative Industries
• The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners, and industry experts as guest speakers.

Related courses

• MPhil PhD School of Arts and Creative Industries