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The University of East Anglia (UEA) is an internationally regarded public research institution, located on the outskirts of Norwich, offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses spanning a wide range of subject areas. UEA is a research-oriented university and is home to Norwich Research Park, one of the largest research communities in Europe, specialising in work relating to the environment, health and plant sciences.
The university campus is situated within 320 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland and contains all the resources and amenities students need for academic success and personal development, within convenient walking distance of their accommodation. The campus includes cafés, coffee shops, bars, a bank, post office, book shop, launderette and a bike shop.
UEA is a great place to study for sports enthusiasts and the campus hosts a massive array of world-class training and performance facilities, including an Olympic sized swimming pool and athletics track, indoor and outdoor multi-purpose sports courts and pitches. There are many competitive and recreational sports teams, as well as a huge number of special interest societies and clubs to join - over 200 in total.
The university has enjoyed consistent success in national and international league tables and was ranked in UK's Top 25 university (Complete University Guide 2024).
Students live and study within 15 minutes of the city of Norwich, a historically rich city with a thriving contemporary scene, offering students the best of both worlds. Cambridge is one hour away, while London is only two hours by train. Norwich even has its own international airport located just 20 minutes by car from the university campus.
UEA has received positive feedback from student reviewers. Many mentioned how much they enjoyed their time at the university, with a number planning to continue at UEA with their postgraduate studies.
University of East Anglia students on Whatuni say:
“UEA has a really good student atmosphere and all of the students are really welcoming and friendly.”
“UEA has a lot of green space which is great for mindful walks between studying.”
“Overall, I feel I can access the services I need, the staff are very friendly and learning facilities is good.”
UEA offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, including those with options for placements, foundational studies, and part-time enrolment.
Courses are delivered by its four academic faculties:
These offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from History to Occupational Therapy. A significant factor in the university's success in producing employment-ready graduates is the exceptional quality of its teaching staff. These educators are highly qualified, and have extensive industry experience, which allows them to offer valuable insights and establish important connections with their students.
Their strong passion for teaching and willingness to go the extra mile, demonstrates a genuine commitment to their students’ success
Students were happy with the content of their courses, even when they found them challenging, and felt that lecturers were there to support them throughout their studies.
University of East Anglia students on Whatuni say:
“I like how lessons are organized, professors are really motivated to teach us and give us valuable knowledge that would help us dive deep into the topic of the module.”
“The courses are really well taught and as I said the lecturers and staffs know well their jobs and care about the students.”
“The teachers and staffs make us feel welcome and confident to express ourselves. They are listening to you!”
Entry requirements vary depending on what a student chooses to study. At UEA there is a wide variety of courses available, covering a diverse range of subjects, and the university generally evaluates applicants based on the UCAS tariff point system.
Those aiming to pursue an undergraduate degree typically need to be studying three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, such as the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma.
Typical admission requirements are as follows:
Additionally, non-native English speakers must demonstrate a minimum level of English proficiency before starting their studies. Applicants should aim for an IELTS score of 6.0, with no band falling below 5.5, or a TOEFL score of 79 points. It should be noted that certain courses may ask for higher IELTS scores, so it's advisable to thoroughly examine the course-specific pages on the university’s website.
Entry requirement vary depending on what a student chooses to study. Further details of entry requirements for individual courses, can be found on the university’s website.
UCAS TARIFF CALCULATORSend a message directly to the uni to learn more about their entry requirements.
ASK A QUESTIONThere are over 4,000 furnished rooms on campus within 320 acres of parkland, blending nature with unique architecture. Students can find shops, banks, a pharmacy, launderettes and plenty of eateries nearby.
Students can choose from a range of rooms, including en-suites, standard single rooms, standard twin rooms, family housing, two-bedroom flats and premier accommodation. Prices vary depending on the type of room chosen but will be inclusive of both rent and bills.
University of East Anglia students on Whatuni say:
“I love my room, because it is well-designed, has an en-suite, and the building is managed properly so I am confident about my safety and other stuff. ”
“Small but new building, so nice”
“ I feel extremely safe here at UEA. Every day and night, I see the security staff by car or by walk, which makes us feel safe.”
The campus is located in many acres of landscaped grounds, woodland, a lake and playing fields for sports including lacrosse, American football, soccer and rugby. The Sportspark on campus is one of the biggest indoor sports centres in Britain, with an Olympic sized pool. Despite its size, the UEA campus is easy to navigate and get around. Whether students need a post office, a laundrette or a computer suite, everything is in easy reach.
Students were particularly positive about the range and variety of facilities on offer, but also the ease of access to these facilities – including 24/7 library access, allowing students to work whenever they need to.
University of East Anglia students on Whatuni say:
“At UEA, there is a lot of space where we can study (at the library, union coffee, the warren ...) with comfortable seats and sofas!”
“The facilities are fantastic as well as some of the opportunities we are given.”
“A great thing about the university is that are plenty of study spaces to work in at UEA, the library offers many quiet areas.”
Find out more about the accommodations and facilities in person at the uni.
BOOK OPEN DAYWhat's it like to study at this institution? Current students and alumni share their opinion...
VIEW 1874 REVIEWS WRITE A REVIEWC Célestine Reviewed 02 Nov 23 Psychology BSc (Hons) UEA is an amazing university, the trees, the proximity to the lake, and the greenness of the campus make it really nice, and light up the mood. The teaching is great, and we know we can ask support if we need... READ FULL REVIEW
H Haider Reviewed 02 Nov 23 Law LLB (Hons) Lots of support and the diversity here is great lots of clubs and societies the downfall the university industrial and prices are too high in cafes or campus shop... READ FULL REVIEW
Student Support Services offers an extensive range of services which are in place to assist students in settling in comfortably to their studies, and achieving their full potential.
UEA is dedicated to providing a full programme of support, and has committed a large amount of resources and services to ensuring fast and effective support to all students who need it. The students’ union also performs many roles within the community, including being a point-of-contact which any student can reach out to for help, guidance, or even referral to more specialised services.
Professional advice is available for students with emotional, mental health or disabilities. While at UEA students can also access other advice services for money worries, accommodation trouble and academic issues, among other things.
Students generally felt highly supported throughout their time at UEA, whether this was by their lecturers or tutors, the SU, or services for those with additional needs.
University of East Anglia students on Whatuni say:
“I love how everything is well-organized here. All university staff is super helpful with every question even with not uni-related questions.”
“They have brilliant mental health support and schemes too for instance boomer the mental health support dog around campus.”
“Best: great student mental health support, societies and clubs, school events, great support for career path.”
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEEstablished in 1963, UEA is in its 60th year of service, and has evolved into a contemporary and forward-looking university. This institution makes frequent investments in its campus infrastructure, ensuring the best and most industry-relevant facilities and equipment for students to use, and delivers an outstanding quality of education by field experts enriched with professional knowledge. Students benefit from the use of modern technologies and teaching methods, and can expect careers support and guidance from the university’s expanded alumni network, who are active in professional sectors all around the globe.
UEA’s high quality teaching and research spans all of its courses. The Complete University Guide’s rankings really highlight the university’s strengths with 7 of its subjects appearing in the top fifteen in their relevant subject league table. These include aural & oral sciences (5th), American studies (9th), creative writing (9th), marketing (14th), occupational therapy (14th), social work (14th) and sports science (14th).
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University of East Anglia students on Whatuni say:
“The best aspects of my course, I could say the amount of learning materials is enough. The lecturers are very approachable and helpful with my study.”
“My teachers are lovely and the course content is interesting.”
“Best parts of UEA is the staff and the lecturers.”
Run by 100 full-time staff and 300 students that have been elected by the student body, the UEA Students' Union is the voice for students on campus. They provide professional advice and support, as well as running many of the shops, bars and a nightclub on campus.
The UEA Students' Union Pub and Bar has recently undergone a GBP 1.2 million refurb, while there is a separate bar and other SU facilities for graduate students.
University of East Anglia students on Whatuni say:
“The atmosphere is really friendly and comfortable. It is very easy to gain access to nature as well.”
“The uni organises a lot of events and allows us to develop ourselves with societies and lots of clubs.”
“They have amazing societies and clubs.”
At UEA there are over 200 clubs and societies, focusing on everything from climate change to basketball. For students looking for alternative clubs to join, the UEASU can help them start up their own.
UEA’s campus is less than three miles from the centre of Norwich, with plenty of transport options to get into the city. Norwich packs a lot into its streets, with plenty of bars and pubs, cafes and restaurants, and for those wanting to get into the great outdoors, Norwich is surrounded by Norfolk’s beautiful East Anglian landscape. Students find the city to be busy and friendly, with always something going on.
See the campus and city for yourself in person by booking an open day place.
BOOK OPEN DAYCareerCentral is a campus-based careers service helping students to enter the world of work and is regularly mentioned and praised by student reviewers. This online career platform offers interactive materials that helps students to explore career paths, create a professional profile, access information on everything from further study to professional training and regular careers fairs and workshops. Students also have opportunities to complete work placements and internships, engage with mentors, alumni, and employers, as well as attend workshops.
A degree from UEA is much more than a qualification. It is an asset which proves its worth in the search for competitive employment opportunities after graduation, and add significant value to long-term career prospects. UEA enjoys a particularly high graduate employment rate, with 84 per cent of their 2020-21 graduating cohort in professional work or further study 15 months after graduating, according to data from HESA surveys.
The university has also been ranked Number 1 in the UK for job opportunities in 2022 by StudentCrowd.
UEA offers a broad range of university wide, subject specific and specialist scholarships and bursaries. There are also music and sport scholarships, as well as a Bright Spark scholarship that rewards a student’s academic achievement and research project.
Awards are available for both domestic and international students, and offer a way for motivated and hard working students to offset their cost of study, through their university work. The needs’ based awards ensures that students from insecure economic backgrounds have the support and resources needed to focus on their studies.
Prospective students can visit the university website for a full list of the financial awards available, where they can check for eligibility, and familiarise themselves with any key dates and deadlines.
Annual tuition fees for the 2023/24 academic year are as follows:
UK Students Per Year: GBP 9,250
International Students Per Year: GBP 14,800 - GBP 30,000 depending on the course.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
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As well as a wide range of courses, studying at University of East Anglia UEA offers you loads of opportunities to boost your CV thanks to the careers department. You might even have the chance to do a work placement or sandwich year during your degree.
As well as providing you with opportunities to develop academically and professionally, you'll have a wide range of clubs and societies to join. You'll be able to pick up a new hobby and make loads of new friends by joining some of the clubs and societies on offer at University of East Anglia UEA.
The world is your oyster! Of course, the exact options open to you will depend on which subject you choose to study. Employers often look to hire graduates, so you can be sure that your degree will give you a wider range of employment opportunities.
No matter what degree you choose, however, you'll have option of going on to further study. If you want to keep studying, your undergraduate degree will enable you to go on to a master's degree or even a PhD.
If you opt to live in uni halls, you'll benefit from free WiFi and all-inclusive rent. Rent for uni halls also includes security and maintenance, so you can be sure you'll be well-looked after. There are several accessible rooms available, which are adapted for disabled students.
Halls also have communal areas such as kitchen facilities where you can meet your flatmates over a cup of tea. You'll also have access to dining facilities where you can share a meal with other students in your accommodation.
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