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Start your career in the Creative Industries with East London Arts.
We connect you to your creative future
![A group of people performing a choreographed dance under dramatic red lighting, with expressive body movements and close positioning enhancing the intensity of the scene.]()
From rehearsal to spotlight, your dance journey starts here at UEL.Image 1 of x![Group of dancers performing on stage]()
Own the stage. Move the world.Image 1 of x![Silhouette of a person carrying another against a fiery orange background, suggesting a dramatic or emergency scene with strong visual contrast.]()
Act. Create. Perform. Make your mark at our performing arts venue: The Source.Image 1 of x![A student in the spotlight in front of a microphone]()
Turn your playlists into a profession.Image 1 of x![A 3D model design of an interior space]()
Create spaces the world will remember.Image 1 of x![Two individuals seated on a pink sofa in an art gallery, with a large photograph of a green landscape behind them. One person holds an open book; the other rests hands on knees. A low table in front displays books and electronic devices.]()
Art that connects.Image 1 of x![A row of t-shirts hanging on wooden hangers, with the front white t-shirt displaying the text 'EL BOSSO' and a graphic of a face wearing a hat. Other shirts in blue, green, and black are visible behind it, with greenery in the background.]()
Create the trends of tomorrow.Image 1 of x![Fashion model walking down a runway]()
Discover your style and shape the future of fashion.Image 1 of x![Male student using a professional camera at an event]()
From lens to gallery.Image 1 of x![A person with short, styled hair and a decorative outfit is being attended to by another individual, possibly applying makeup or making adjustments. The background is blurred, suggesting a backstage or preparation area.]()
From studio to runway.Image 1 of x![A person with curly hair, glasses, and a colourful jacket speaks with another in a denim jacket at an indoor event, surrounded by others.]()
Launch of The Book, RFA Visualiser, and Film of the Common Room (London Fashion Week)Image 1 of x![A person operates Pioneer DJ equipment in a library, with bookshelves full of books in the background.]()
Launch of The Book, RFA Visualiser, and Film of the Common Room (London Fashion Week)Image 1 of x
![A group of people performing a choreographed dance under dramatic red lighting, with expressive body movements and close positioning enhancing the intensity of the scene.]()
From rehearsal to spotlight, your dance journey starts here at UEL.Image 1 of x![Group of dancers performing on stage]()
Own the stage. Move the world.Image 1 of x![Silhouette of a person carrying another against a fiery orange background, suggesting a dramatic or emergency scene with strong visual contrast.]()
Act. Create. Perform. Make your mark at our performing arts venue: The Source.Image 1 of x![A student in the spotlight in front of a microphone]()
Turn your playlists into a profession.Image 1 of x![A 3D model design of an interior space]()
Create spaces the world will remember.Image 1 of x![Two individuals seated on a pink sofa in an art gallery, with a large photograph of a green landscape behind them. One person holds an open book; the other rests hands on knees. A low table in front displays books and electronic devices.]()
Art that connects.Image 1 of x![A row of t-shirts hanging on wooden hangers, with the front white t-shirt displaying the text 'EL BOSSO' and a graphic of a face wearing a hat. Other shirts in blue, green, and black are visible behind it, with greenery in the background.]()
Create the trends of tomorrow.Image 1 of x![Fashion model walking down a runway]()
Discover your style and shape the future of fashion.Image 1 of x![Male student using a professional camera at an event]()
From lens to gallery.Image 1 of x![A person with short, styled hair and a decorative outfit is being attended to by another individual, possibly applying makeup or making adjustments. The background is blurred, suggesting a backstage or preparation area.]()
From studio to runway.Image 1 of x![A person with curly hair, glasses, and a colourful jacket speaks with another in a denim jacket at an indoor event, surrounded by others.]()
Launch of The Book, RFA Visualiser, and Film of the Common Room (London Fashion Week)Image 1 of x![A person operates Pioneer DJ equipment in a library, with bookshelves full of books in the background.]()
Launch of The Book, RFA Visualiser, and Film of the Common Room (London Fashion Week)Image 1 of x
What makes UEL great
- ranked 1st in London for Teaching on my course in the 2024 National Student Survey.
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- ranked 2nd for Teaching Quality in The Times Good University Guide 2025.
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- ranked 1st in London and 2nd nationally in the Guardian University Guide 2025
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This Fashion Design course has been instrumental in shaping my path towards my dream job. It consistently encourages me to explore a multitude of outlets. I believe that gaining early exposure to the industry, especially during my first year provided me with the remarkable opportunity to collaborate with Umbro China. That experience is significantly contributing to my journey of becoming a modesty-oriented fashion designer within the fashion industry."
Arooj Arooj
BA (Hons) Fashion Design student
I found it extremely helpful to start an internship before graduating, as it helped me refine my career expectations. All the career life coaches from UEL have been amazing, always checking on me throughout the internship and celebrating my career achievements."
Camilla Serini
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
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Explore our facilities
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Moving Image Studio
The Moving Image Studio is as a hub for filmmakers and researchers working with the moving image.
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Editing Suite
Our Mac edit suites are equipped with all the equipment you need to edit industry grade films, photos and animations.
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TV studio
Our student television studio is a cutting-edge facility equipped with professional-grade cameras, lighting, and sound equipment.
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Dance studio
Perfectly situated in University Square Stratford, with its advanced performance studios and more than £750,000 of new specialist equipment
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Fashion sewing room
Learn to hone a range of different techniques including sewing. Our friendly technicians are always on hand to help.
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Radio studio
Our student radio studio is a creative space where students can develop their broadcasting skills.
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Clay studio
Our Clay Studio has a range of facilities where students can hone their techniques by utilising moulds with a range of different materials from plaster to concrete.
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Design workspace
The design workspace offers a range of facilities including workshops on casting, welding and metalwork for sculpture and model making.
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Photography Dark Room
Our Analogue Darkroom offers film processing, scanning, alternative printing, and black & white printing.
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Between People gallery
Our Between People gallery space is a great way for students to showcase and exhibit their work.
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The Lightwell
This is a teaching space that regularly hosts workshops and exhibitions.
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Photography Studio
The Immersive Space is a large lighting studio, offering specialist, movable green-screen set-ups with a range of fixed lighting in the space.
