Studying at the University has been an immensely beneficial and rewarding experience, which I would recommend to any prospective student.

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1 2010 prospectus extract FOI_ Applying to UEA Studying at the University has been an immensely beneficial and rewarding experience, which I would recommend to any prospective student. course. A high grade requirement reflects the high demand for a place on a course, not the level of difficulty of the course. UCAS Extra and Clearing If your initial application is unsuccessful, you will have another chance through the UCAS Extra scheme (from June) and the Clearing scheme which takes place in August. You are advised to call UEA s central Admissions Office, telephone (+44) (0) , to discuss whether your qualifications are suitable for any vacancies which we may have at that time. Please remember to quote your UCAS personal ID number. We welcome applications for deferred entry, believing that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the appropriate Faculty Admissions Office directly to discuss this further. You should follow the instructions from UCAS on deferred entry. All international applicants holding a high school leaving certificate will be considered individually. If you would like advice on whether other qualifications (not listed here) are acceptable, please contact UEA s International Office (see page 30 for details). English language qualifications For entry to the University you will require an internationally recognised language qualification, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test: overall band score of 6.0, although some Schools of Study may require a higher score of Proficiency in English (CPE): pass in Advanced English (CAE): grade C or above GCSE or GCE Ordinary level English language: grade C or above Cambridge International GCSE in English as a Second Language: grade B or above American College Board and Education Testing Service s full Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score of 550 or above (or 213 or above in the computer-based test and 80 in the internet-based test). For advice regarding other qualifications please contact the International Office. INDEX < > 45

2 How to Apply 2011 prospectus extract Going to university is as much about meeting new people as it is about learning. I definitely met some interesting people at UEA who have been central to what I have done since. I met Paul Whitehouse in my halls of residence and, via two other friends I met Harry Enfield and Vic Reeves. Charlie Higson, comedian, writer and scriptwriter All applications for full-time undergraduate degrees must be made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). The UCAS code name and number for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14. The titles and UCAS codes of our undergraduate courses are listed in this prospectus on pages UCAS applications are made online at If you have any questions about the online application process then you should contact UCAS directly at: UCAS, Rose Hill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, GL52 3LZ Telephone: (+44) (0) enquiries@ucas.ac.uk. A fee of 21 must be paid to UCAS with the completed form. For entry in September 2011, your application should be sent to UCAS as soon as possible after 1 September The last dates for receipt of applications are: 15 October 2010 for candidates wishing to study Medicine or including Oxford and Cambridge among their entries; 15 January 2011 for all other candidates. The majority of candidates will not be called for an interview, but if you are, don t panic! This is an excellent opportunity for you to find out more about us as well as enabling us to discover more about you. Interviews tend to be quite informal and generally cover topics such as your current studies, your reasons for choosing to apply for the course, and your personal interests and extra-curricular. Unless you have already received your examination results, we will probably give you a conditional offer. are determined by the individual circumstances of each candidate and by the demand for each course. A high grade requirement reflects the high demand for a place on a course, not the level of difficulty of the course. UCAS Extra and Clearing If your initial application is unsuccessful, you will have another chance through the UCAS Extra scheme (from June) and the Clearing scheme which takes place in August. You are advised to call our central Admissions Office, telephone (+44) (0) , to discuss whether your qualifications are suitable for any vacancies which we may have at that time. Please remember to quote your UCAS personal ID number. We welcome applications for deferred entry, believing that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the appropriate Faculty Admissions Office directly to discuss this further. You should follow the instructions from UCAS on deferred entry. All international applicants holding a high school leaving certificate will be considered individually. If you would like advice on whether other qualifications (not listed here) are acceptable, please contact our International Office (see page 43 for details). For entry to the University you will require an internationally recognised language qualification, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test: overall band score of 6.0, although some Schools of Study may require a higher score of Proficiency in English (CPE): pass in Advanced English (CAE): grade C or above GCSE or GCE Ordinary level English language: grade C or above Cambridge International GCSE in English as a Second Language: grade B or above American College Board and Education Testing Service s full Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score of 550 or above (or 213 or above in the computer-based test and 80 in the internet-based test). For advice regarding other qualifications please contact the International Office. 254

3 2012 prospectus extract How to Apply Studying at the University has been an immensely beneficial and rewarding experience, which I would recommend to any What factors do we take into account? Your UCAS application form and reference will normally provide us with sufficient information about you. For the majority of candidates the most important factors will be: Past and future achievement in examinations (ie GCSE, A level, BTEC) Academic interest in the subject for which you have applied Personal interest and extra-curricular Confidential reference. of Achievement, but if you have one, you may bring it with you to an interview. All applications for full-time undergraduate degrees must be made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). The UCAS code name and number for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14. The titles and UCAS codes of our undergraduate courses are listed in this prospectus on pages UCAS applications are made online at If you have any questions about the online application process then you should contact UCAS directly at: UCAS, Rose Hill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, GL52 3LZ Telephone: (+44) (0) enquiries@ucas.ac.uk. A fee of 21 must be paid to UCAS with the completed form. For entry in September 2012, your application should be sent to UCAS as soon as possible after 1 September The last dates for receipt of applications are: 15 October 2011 for candidates wishing to study Medicine or including Oxford and Cambridge among their entries; 15 January 2012 for all other candidates. The majority of candidates will not be called for an interview, but if you are, don t panic! This is an excellent opportunity for you to find out more about us as well as enabling us to discover more about you. Interviews tend to be quite informal and generally cover topics such as your current studies, your reasons for choosing to apply for the course, and your personal interests and extra-curricular. you a conditional offer. are If your initial application is unsuccessful, you will have another chance through the UCAS Extra scheme (from June) and the Clearing scheme which takes place in August. You are advised to call our central Admissions Office, telephone (+44) (0) , to discuss whether your qualifications are suitable for any vacancies which we may have at that time. Please remember to quote your UCAS personal ID number. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the appropriate Faculty Admissions Office directly to discuss this further. You should follow the instructions from UCAS on deferred entry. All international applicants holding a high school leaving certificate will be considered individually. If you would like advice on whether other qualifications (not listed here) are acceptable, please contact our International Office (see page 30 for contact details). For entry to the University you will require an internationally recognised language qualification, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test: overall band score of 6.0, although some Schools of Study may require a higher score of in Advanced English (CAE): grade C or above GCSE or GCE Ordinary level English Cambridge International GCSE in English as a Second Language: grade B or above American College Board and Education Testing Service s full Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score of 550 or above (or 213 or above in the computerbased test and 80 in the internet-based test). 199

4 2013 prospectus extract Studying at the University has been an immensely beneficial and rewarding experience, which I would recommend to any What factors do we take into account? Your UCAS application form and reference will normally provide us with sufficient information about you. For the majority of candidates the most important factors will be: Past and future achievement in examinations (ie GCSE, A level, BTEC) Academic interest in the subject for which you have applied Personal interest and extra-curricular Confidential reference. of Achievement, but if you have one, you may bring it with you to an interview. The majority of candidates will not be called for an interview, but if you are, don t panic! This is an excellent opportunity for you to find out more about us as well as enabling us to discover more about you. Interviews tend to be quite informal and generally cover topics such as your current studies, your reasons for choosing to apply for the course, and your personal interests and extra-curricular. All international applicants holding a high school leaving certificate will be considered individually. If you would like advice on whether other qualifications (not listed here) are acceptable, please contact our International Office (see page 44 for contact details). For entry to the University you will require an internationally recognised language qualification, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test: overall band score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component, although some Schools of Study may require a higher score UCLES Cambridge Certificate of UCLES Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): grade C or above GCSE or GCE Ordinary level English Cambridge International GCSE in English as a Second Language: grade B or above American College Board and Education Testing Service s full Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score of 550 or above (or 213 or above in the computer-based test and 80 in the internet-based test). International students who do not meet the minimum requirements for direct entry may be considered for entry to the INTO University of East Anglia International Foundation or Diploma programmes: see pages All applications for full-time undergraduate degrees must be made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). The UCAS code name and number for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14. The titles and UCAS codes of our undergraduate courses are listed in this prospectus on pages UCAS applications are made online at If you have any questions about the online application process then you should contact UCAS directly at: UCAS, Rose Hill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, GL52 3LZ. Telephone: +44 (0) enquiries@ucas.ac.uk. A fee of 22 (for 2012) must be paid to UCAS with the completed form. For entry in September 2013, your application should be sent to UCAS as soon as possible after 1 September The last dates for receipt of applications are: 15 October 2012 for candidates wishing to study Medicine or including Oxford and Cambridge among their entries; 15 January 2013 for all other candidates. you a conditional offer. are If your initial application is unsuccessful, you will have another chance through the UCAS Extra scheme (from June) and the Clearing scheme which takes place in August. You are advised to call our Admissions Office, telephone +44 (0) , to discuss whether your qualifications are suitable for any vacancies which we may have at that time. Please remember to quote your UCAS personal ID number. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the Admissions Office directly to discuss this further. You should follow the instructions from UCAS on deferred entry

5 2014 prospectus extract Studying at the University has been an immensely beneficial and rewarding experience, which I would recommend to any Graduate What factors do we take into account? Your UCAS application form and reference will normally provide us with sufficient information about you. For the majority of candidates the most important factors will be: Past and future achievement in examinations (ie GCSE, A level, BTEC) Academic interest in the subject for which you have applied Personal interest and extra-curricular Confidential reference. of Achievement, but if you have one, you may bring it with you to an interview. The majority of candidates will not be called for an interview, but if you are, don t panic! This is an excellent opportunity for you to find out more about us as well as enabling us to discover more about you. Interviews generally cover topics such as your current studies, your reasons for choosing to apply for the course, and your personal interests and extra-curricular. All international applicants holding a high school leaving certificate will be considered individually. If you would like advice on whether other qualifications (not listed here) are acceptable, please contact our International Office (see page 40 for contact details). All international students entering study on a Tier 4 visa must satisfy the minimum requirement for English language, as laid out by the UK Borders Agency, see UKBA website for current details. Please consult with the Admissions Office for exact acceptable criteria. For entry to the University you will require an internationally recognised language qualification, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test: overall band score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component, although some Schools of Study may require a higher score UCLES Cambridge Certificate of UCLES Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): grade C or above GCSE or GCE Ordinary level English Cambridge International GCSE in English as a Second Language: grade B or above American College Board and Education Testing Service s Full Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score of 78 in the internet-based test A minimum overall score in the Pearson Academic English Test of 55, with 51 in each component. International students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry may be considered for entry to the INTO University of East Anglia International Foundation or Diploma programmes: see page 43. Applications for full-time undergraduate degrees must be made online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). UCAS charges a small fee for this service. Please see the UCAS website. Any questions about the application process should be made by telephoning UCAS on +44 (0) or ing enquiries@ucas.ac.uk. The UCAS code name and number for UEA is EANGL E14. Titles and UCAS codes for our courses are listed on pages For entry in September 2014, your application should be sent to UCAS as soon as possible after 1 September The last dates for receipt of applications are: 15 October 2013 for candidates wishing to study Medicine or including Oxford and Cambridge among their entries; 15 January 2014 for all other candidates. you a conditional offer. are If your initial application is unsuccessful, you will have another chance through the UCAS Extra scheme (from June) and the Clearing scheme which takes place in August. You are advised to visit the UEA website during the clearing period to view our vacancies and our clearing hotline details, we will be able to discuss with you whether your qualifications are suitable for any vacancies which we may have at that time. Please remember to quote your UCAS personal ID number. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the Admissions Office directly to discuss this further. You should follow the instructions from UCAS on deferred entry. 231