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UEL applications up by nearly three times the national increase

Monday 31 January 2011

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The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has released figures for university applications today which show a national increase of five percent on last year. However, the University of East London has shown a rise of nearly three times the national average, at 13 percent.

Significant increases in applications were shown for the University in management studies and many of the key creative industries. Design studies, combinations with creative arts and design, and journalism all showed significant increases on last year.

Applications to Sports Science were also up by 25%, reflecting the University of East London’s ambition to become the number one university for sport in London. The University is currently building a £20million sports centre due for completion in early 2012 which will be used by the USA Olympic Team in 2012, and is already attracting world class athletes to study on many of its programmes. Two team GB rowers, Alan Sinclair and John Preston, commence their studies in February 2011.

Alan said: “Straight away, UEL came across as the most supporting university when it came to its athletes. On first impressions it seems highly sympathetic towards all of its athletes’ ambitions.”

Selena Bolingbroke, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategic Planning and External Development, said: “It’s really encouraging to see an increase in applications, particularly in these key areas, as they reflect the University’s strategic priorities, from sports to entrepreneurship. We have also seen a 17 percent increase in applications for our 2 year foundation degrees. Competition for places is likely to be intense again this year although prospective applicants should rest assured that the University will do everything it can to assist them in securing a place.”

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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