How to apply
Please note, distance learning applicants DO NOT apply via UCAS.
Application procedure
Before you should submit your application you should make sure that you have read all the support guidance notes and filled out the form accurately and clearly.
Allow yourself time to collect documents. In addition to your application form you may need to supply:
- previous academic transcripts
- employer references
- IELTS documentation
- a personal statement outlining your academic, personal or career reasons for undertaking the study
Please include as much detail as possible. Missing, incomplete or inaccurate information will delay the application process so check and recheck your forms before returning them to the distance learning team. You must ensure that you provide an active email address for correspondence.
The cut off date for applications is one month prior to the start of the semester. Please check the start date for the course you have chosen by contacting the distance learning team via the contact information below. Unfortunately we cannot be flexible on cut off dates and you may be advised to wait until the next entry point.
On receipt of your application form we will send you an acknowledgement (by email) within 24 hours. When an admissions decision has been made, we will inform you by email. We aim to respond to all applications within four weeks of receipt. Once this stage has been completed, we will send you details about how to pay your fees and select your modules. Finally, once the payment process is complete, you will be sent a student card upon request and receive learning materials and access to our virtual learning environment.
Language requirements
All of our distance learning courses are offered in English only. If English is not your first language, you are required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. You must have successfully gained the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) qualification to Level 6.0 academic English for undergraduate programmes and Level 6.5 academic English for postgraduate programmes. For more information about IELTS visit www.ielts.org.
IT requirements
You will need a basic level of computer literacy skills and must have access to an internet connected computer, either at home, at work or in a resource centre or internet café. The recommended software for access to the UEL Plus learning environment is:
- (Microsft Windows computer) The current version of either Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox, plus the current version of the Sun Java Runtime Environment.
- (Apple Macintosh computer) The current version of Safari or Mozilla Firefox, plus the current version of Java from Apple.
More detailed information about IT requirements is available in “Getting Started with UEL Plus”.
Contact us
If you are uncertain about whether your qualifications meet the requirements, or you have questions about the application process, please contact our Distance Learning team on distance.learning@uel.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)20 8223 4777.
You can also write to us at:
Distance Learning Team
University House
Water Lane
London
E15 4LZ
