Course Summary
Studying for an MPhil with UEL’s School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE) will push you to the limit - and you’ll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff.
ACE has strong research expertise in urban sustainability, cyber-security and big data studies. We’re also world leaders in ecological and environmental protection studies - from peat marsh carbon capture to bumblebee conservation.
We have a strong culture of research collaboration between our architecture, computing, engineering and geo-information centres; as well as with other UEL Schools and international partners.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
YOUR RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Research proposals give us a better understanding of the area you want to study for an MPhil, PhD via MPhil or PhD Direct course.
You don’t have to follow a predetermined structure when writing your proposal, but it’s a good idea to include a title that describes the aims and scope of your research, and information on how your ideas fit in with the research interests of UEL.
Other important elements include: relevant academic literature, how your research will advance knowledge in this area, and a possible methodology. You should also include a timescale for your research.
To find out more about how to write your research proposal, see our research proposal guidance.
Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal
ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY APPROVAL SCHEME
If this applies to you, you will need to apply to the UK government for an ATAS Clearance Certificate to study in the UK as soon as UEL has made you an offer of a postgraduate place.
The scheme applies only to UEL postgraduate students in the Schools of Health, Sport and Bioscience (HSB) and Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE).
You can find out more about ATAS here.

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