Overview
At the University of East London we believe people should be given the opportunity to succeed at university. New Beginnings is a unique course that offers access to many degree programmes for mature learners and those without formal qualifications.
The New Beginnings course is designed to accommodate busy schedules and is taught online and at the University's modern campuses. You will receive lots of support to help you succeed, including, support with academic writing, IT and library support as well as access to UEL's excellent facilities.
What You'll Learn
New Beginnings builds on the skills you have gained from work and life experiences to prepare you for studying a degree.
You will also develop your personal, work and academic skills, including how to:
be an effective learner by identifying personal strengths and understanding the expectations of higher education
read analytically by using established techniques to master complex texts
think critically and engage in higher level conversations
research academic topics with access to UEL's award winning library facilities
write academically, including understanding the conventions of traditional essays and modern reflective writing styles
use academic conventions to acknowledge sources of information
work in a group and utilise the full breadth of University support services
design and deliver academic presentations
Programme Structure
On successfully passing the New Beginnings course you will be able to progress onto selected degrees at UEL, including, but not limited to*:- Business Management
- Education Studies
- Early Childhood Studies
- Psychology
- Accounting and Finance
- Public Health
- Sports
- Counselling
- Film; and
- Music
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Courses start throughout the year
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
School Counselling View 11 other Short Courses in School Counselling in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Before starting your degree you must achieve level 2 qualifications in English language and maths (GCSE grade 4/C or above, or Functional Skills level 2), this can be done after completing New Beginnings.
Tuition Fee
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International
200 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 200 GBP for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
200 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 200 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.